• The Workday Doom Loop, SHRM’s Diversity Stunt, Global Job Growth Mirage, and the Six-Day Workweek Backlash

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Duración: 1 h y 31 m
  • Podcast

The Workday Doom Loop, SHRM’s Diversity Stunt, Global Job Growth Mirage, and the Six-Day Workweek Backlash

  • Resumen

  • SHRM’s shift towards inclusion and diversity, misleading job growth numbers, Pennsylvania’s current events, Greece’s six-day workweek, Guitar Center’s digital transformation, OpenAI and Arianna Huffington’s AI health coach, and more HR tech industry news. Key Takeaways SHRM's change in focus from equity to inclusion and diversity has sparked pushback from HR DEI experts. The job growth numbers in the labor market report are misleading as they only focus on growth for those with in-demand skills. Recent events in Pennsylvania include an assassination attempt, middle schoolers impersonating teachers on TikTok, and a court denying an injunction for city employees to return to the office. Greece's six-day workweek has received backlash from labor unions and workers, but it is not mandatory and workers only get paid if they work. Guitar Center is undergoing digital transformation with the appointment of a new CTO and CIO, aiming to remain relevant and attract new talent while training older employees on new technology. OpenAI and Arianna Huffington are collaborating to build an AI health coach, leveraging OpenAI's expertise in the field. The standoff between retail workers and employers reflects the adapt or die moment for the younger generation in the retail industry. The use of AI in interviews, such as the VR-based interview platform Zilta, provides candidates with realistic interview experiences and the opportunity to practice their responses. The introduction of digital worker employee records by Lattice highlights the growing importance of AI in HR and the need for equal treatment of AI employees. The exploitation of data workers in the tech industry raises ethical dilemmas and questions about fair compensation and working conditions. The layoffs at Intuit demonstrate the shift towards AI and the need for companies to reinvest in growth areas. The acquisition of Salt Labs by Chime expands its reach in the enterprise market and offers new opportunities for employee rewards and engagement. The establishment of the Generative AI Center of Excellence by IBM and HCL Tech highlights the importance of AI in current and future workflows. The consolidation of Pep Talker and Medi-Cool shows the trend of mergers and acquisitions in the HR tech industry. The doom loop of negative work environments emphasizes the need for organizations to prioritize employee well-being and create a positive work culture. The growth of the HR software market reflects the increasing demand for HR technology and the potential for further expansion in the future. Automation and AI are becoming strategic priorities for organizations to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency. Work surveillance can negatively impact mental health and job satisfaction, and ethical concerns arise when implementing surveillance measures. Many HR tech investments fail due to poor implementation, integration issues, and misalignment within organizations. An increasing number of companies are no longer requiring bachelor's degrees for certain positions, focusing more on skills-based hiring. Innovative healthcare solutions that prioritize transparency and eliminate co-pays can improve employee satisfaction and retention. Video-based knowledge transfer platforms are helping organizations capture and transfer institutional knowledge for better succession planning. HR Path secured significant funding to consolidate its position as a leader in HR transformations. Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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