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CAHRS Top 10 March 2024

  1. CAHRS Research Assistant Report
    Flexible Work Models and their Cultural Implications
    CAHRS
    CAHRS RAs spent a semester interviewing 21 CAHRS members and analyzing their take on the cultural implications of flexible work. This report highlights best practices that companies can follow to strengthen and sustain their culture in this new environment.

    CAHRS Members: If you missed the “What’s new at CAHRS for 2024” CAHRScast, have a look - and learn more about several new offerings for CAHRS members.
     
  2. Gig Worker Labor Rights
    EU Lawmakers, Countries Reach Deal on gig Workers' Rights at Second Attempt
    Reuters World at Work
    European Union lawmakers and governments have struck a compromise deal on labor rights for online platform gig workers, removing proposed criteria by the European Commission and shifting the burden of proof to companies to show workers are not employees. The agreement, pending approval by EU governments, also prohibits automated systems from making important decisions and aims to ensure fair labor conditions for millions of platform workers in Europe.
     
  3. Retaining Talent with Data Analytics
    Three key Steps for Using Data to Address Employee Turnover
    HR Executive
    Data analytics can help organizations tackle employee turnover by emphasizing the importance of collecting and analyzing relevant data to inform targeted retention strategies, fostering a more stable workforce.

    Looking for More ways to Tackle Turnover? CAHRS Academic Director Brad Bell shares strategies to keep your best employees.
     
  4. Tackling the Invisibility of Remote Work
    Remote Work, Promotions, and the Power of Proximity
    HR Daily Advisor
    The challenges faced by remote workers in career advancement are explored, highlighting the importance of in-person interactions for promotions, and strategies to enhance visibility are presented in response to these challenges.
     
  5. Breaking Workforce Boundaries
    2024 Global Human Capital Trends
    Deloitte
    The nature of work is evolving, presenting shifts in traditional boundaries and the increasing importance of human resources in navigating these changes. The acceleration of technological advancements and the need for organizations to prioritize human sustainability and performance are key trends emerging in 2024. In order to bridge the gap between knowing and implementing strategies to thrive in a boundaryless world of work, organizations can embrace several practical steps.
     
  6. Changing the Hiring Model
    Do You Need an External Talent Cloud?
    Harvard Business Review
    Adopting an open-talent strategy and creating an external talent cloud can revolutionize the traditional hiring model towards a more flexible and global approach.
     
  7. Addressing Unforeseen Expenses
    Employers Explore Emergency Savings Benefits as Workers Struggle to Stay Afloat
    HR Dive
    Many United States employees struggle to afford emergency expenses, prompting employers to explore ways to support financial resilience among employees. Recent regulatory guidance on pension-linked emergency savings accounts, or PLESAs, can offer employers potential solutions to this problem. However, challenges remain in effectively implementing PLESAs due to the need for further regulatory clarity and administrative development.
     
  8. The Modern Hiring Landscape
    Spotting Red Flags and Harnessing AI
    HR Daily Advisor
    Employers face challenges in finding qualified talent due to mismatches in skills, reliability, and the prevalence of red flags like resume gaps, generic applications, plagiarism, and reliance on Artificial Intelligence in applicant reviews.

    CAHRS Members: You have an exclusive opportunity to hear from ILR HR Studies professors as they explore AI as it relates to employee mobility; talent analytics and workforce planning; the employee experience; and performance management. Learn more about this four-part series and register here.
     
  9. Supporting Caregivers
    How to Keep Employees Productive
    Harvard Business School Working Knowledge
    Research highlights the significant impact of caregiving on workforce productivity, suggesting companies invest in family friendly policies to reduce turnover costs and tailor benefits to employees' needs.
     
  10. The Talent Conundrum
    Managers May be Tempted to Hold Onto Their Best Employees, but that Actually Hurts the Entire Company
    Yahoo Finance Canada
    According to a team of researchers, including Cornell University ILR HR Studies Associate Professor JR Keller, supervisors hoarding talent hurts companies by stifling internal mobility. Talent hoarding leads to demotivation, attrition, and damages a manager's reputation. To combat this, companies can establish gig talent markets, encourage talent calibration conversations, and emphasize career stewardship for people managers, fostering a culture of engagement and growth within the organization.