The future of work is here and now. Is your HR Technology digitally ready?

In a recent survey from PayScale, business leaders identified retention as one of their top concerns, with 24 percent of respondents saying it will be their biggest HR challenge in 2019. With the job market as competitive as it is, and cost of turnover as high as it is, it’s no wonder improving retention is at the top of the priority list for many organizations. Yet not all of these organizations know what retention techniques to use when it comes down to actually moving the needle.

Turnover remains at historic highs, yet unemployment hovers near all-time lows. People are getting record raises, but it’s still not enough to keep up with soaring inflation. Simply put: The economy is dramatically out of whack. While policy makers work to restore balance, executive leaders can’t afford to take a wait and see approach. This program offers a deep dive into the roller coaster ride that the U.S. economy is currently taking. Whether your organization is scaling back, ramping up, or continuing business as usual, you will learn how people-focused technology can help calm your employees’ growing anxiety, support their life-work journeys, and move your business forward.

The U.S. Department of Labor has resurrected the overtime regulations from two years ago, and that rule will affect overtime eligibility. All signs point to this proposal becoming law, which means employers need to begin looking at how they classify their employees. Specifically, they’ll need to know whether pay raises or classification changes will be required to remain compliant once the new regulation comes into law.

Mental health has become a growing concern for employers. In studies, 34 percent of U.S. workers reported feeling depressed or anxious at least once per week in 2022 – up from 20 percent in 2020. Although most U.S. employers say employee mental health is a significant workplace issue, employers and workers are divided in key areas about mental well-being. Workers’ comfort level engaging in mental health conversations vary greatly, with U.S. Black, Latinx, and Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) workers feeling less comfortable engaging in mental health conversations in the workplace than their white colleagues. This session will explore tangible actions for leaders and DEI professionals to bridge the divide and cultivate inclusive workspaces that prioritize mental health for all employees, helping them – and their companies – thrive.