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Upgrading Benefits Administration with Robotic Process Automation
Robotic process automation (RPA) is replacing manual processing for HR practices such as benefit administration. The pandemic prompted a more rapid adoption of RPA tools
Report: Employers Turn to Partnerships to Develop Employees' Skills
More than half of SHRM members responding to a recent survey said they partner with other employers, local colleges, and community and industry groups to recruit, train
Pandemic Highlighted Value of Voluntary Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic drove more employers to offer voluntary employee-paid benefits. To ensure that employees appreciate these offerings, they need to be aware they are
Will OSHA Release a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard?
Employers are wondering if they will see an anticipated emergency temporary standard (ETS) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and lawmakers
Ask HR: How Can Managers Encourage Workers to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
What can managers do to incentivize team members to take the COVID-19 vaccine? How can front-line employees ask for help from their employers when customers lash out?
The Hard Facts About Soft Skills
Employers are increasingly seeking employees with soft skills such as dependability, teamwork/collaboration, problem-solving and flexibility. That’s because while most
How to Tell You're in HR
How can you possibly describe to people what your HR job entails? We asked you to tell us you’re an HR professional without telling us you’re an HR professional. Here's
EEOC Gives the Green Light for Limited Incentives for COVID-19 Vaccinations
BREAKING NEWS: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance today that employers may offer employees limited incentives get vaccinated, so long as
Canada: When Is a Job Considered Abandoned?
Most Canadian employers have had employees who have taken time off for medical reasons. Medical leaves will often not have a predetermined end date
Career Lessons from Judi Hart: Business Decisions Impact People
Former HR executive Judi Hart’s professional background and people-oriented perspective serve her well as chief operating officer for PEAK6