Human Resource Management (HRMS)

Manufacturing and warehouse companies are focusing on several key strategies to enhance safety, productivity, and workforce development, according to a recent report from Intertek Alchemy. 1. Site-Specific Training: Companies using site-specific images and content in their training materials reported higher success rates in employees identifying and mitigating risks or defects. This targeted approach ensures that training is directly applicable to the workplace environment, enhancing effectiveness. 2. Accuracy in Training: Ensuring the accuracy of on-the-job instruction is crucial. Despite 73% of facilities providing on-the-job instruction, one in five companies expressed concerns about...

Weis Markets has agreed to pay $75,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging sexual harassment and disability discrimination. The case arose from incidents at a Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, location where a supervisor created a sexually hostile work environment for an employee through inappropriate comments and physical contact. The EEOC also highlighted failures by other supervisors to report or stop the misconduct. Additionally, Weis Markets mandated the harassed employee to undergo counseling through an employee assistance program, despite lacking evidence that she couldn't...

The HR profession faces a "polycrisis," according to SHRM CEO and President Johnny C. Taylor Jr., who highlighted a series of significant challenges during the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference opening session. Taylor emphasized that despite a sense of relative calm following the initial disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and societal reckonings like the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, greater disruptions lie ahead for HR professionals. He warned that "a storm is coming for HR." One major challenge Taylor identified is the state of education, particularly K-12, which he...

Many HR professionals, particularly those focused on benefits, are well-acquainted with a persistent challenge in the realm of employee well-being: Despite expressing a desire for and expectation of well-being benefits, employees often hesitate to utilize them when available. Interestingly, this reluctance extends to HR professionals themselves, as highlighted by researchers from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) during their presentation at the organization’s annual conference. SHRM’s findings revealed that while 89% of HR professionals are aware of their organization’s mental health resources, a significant 26% feel uncomfortable accessing these...

The latest Payscale report highlights several key trends and practices in pay structures and transparency among organizations as of 2024:   Dominance of Traditional Pay Grades: Traditional pay grades remain the most common pay structure among organizations. However, many are considering transitioning to market-based pay ranges segmented by individual jobs or groups of comparable jobs to enhance equity and transparency.   Shift towards Market-Based Pay Ranges: More than half of the surveyed compensation professionals indicated that their organizations either currently use or plan to implement market-based pay ranges. This approach aims...

Walmart has announced significant changes to its employee compensation and development programs, aimed at enhancing workplace satisfaction and retention:   Employee Bonuses: Walmart will reintroduce bonuses for its full- and part-time hourly store employees, offering up to $1,000 per year. The bonus amount scales with years of service, incentivizing longer tenure with the company.   Learning and Development: The retailer is launching a pilot program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to train 100 store and supply chain associates for technician roles in areas like refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)....

The role of effective people management in organizational success is underscored by recent findings from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). According to their research released in June, U.S. workers who have highly effective managers feel significantly more valued at their organizations compared to those without strong managerial support. Specifically, 80% of employees with effective managers feel valued, whereas only 35% of those without effective managers report feeling valued. Effective management practices not only enhance employee morale but also contribute to higher retention rates. Employees under highly effective managers...

The tech workplaces across North America, once renowned for their innovative and amenity-rich designs, are now grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic's impact on work patterns and flexible schedules. This underutilization has resulted in up to $40 million wasted annually on rent costs for spaces that are not fully used. Daniel Davis, head of research at Hassell, noted that tech companies, which were once leaders in workplace design, now face challenges as they adjust to hybrid and remote work models adopted during the pandemic. Many offices are now either...

Bath & Body Works recently launched its "Investing in You" program aimed at enhancing the career development, retention, and well-being of its employees across its U.S. headquarters, stores, and distribution centers. Gina Boswell, CEO of Bath & Body Works, expressed the company's commitment to providing growth and development opportunities that empower associates to succeed both personally and professionally, thereby fostering a stronger and smarter business growth. Key benefits of Bath & Body Works' program include a tuition-free platform offering access to online courses for certifications, GEDs, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate...

Meta is planning to shut down its collaboration suite, Workplace, by 2026 as it pivots its focus towards AI and the metaverse. Axios was the first to report this development. In an email to CIO Dive, Meta announced that over the next two years, Workplace customers will be given the option to transition to Zoom's Workvivo, which Meta has designated as its preferred migration partner. Workplace will remain fully functional until August 31, 2025. After this date, users will only be able to view or download their data until the...