The growing role of artificial intelligence in HR operations, the new desk-less workplace, the creation of a great EX, and others were among the top HR tech stories of the week.
How this experienced CHRO directs its focus on AI “for the common good”: The Allen Institute for AI recently announced Tim Mulligan as their first CHRO. The HR veteran says he is eager to work with the company’s AI research team to use AI to improve his own internal HR practices. “That really appeals to me. I look forward to bringing the improved use of AI into play in recruiting, onboarding, training and other basic HR functions, ”he says HRE. Read more here.
Bersin: Why It’s Time to Build a New, Improved Deskless Reality: While hybrid work is important, jobless workers have also seen massive changes in the world of work. HR plays a vital role in shaping the new reality for these employees, who make up approximately 80% of the global workforce. Winning the war for talent depends on the experience as a deskless worker that you offer your employees, writes Bersin. Read more here.
How Chevron Researched Its HR Data to Unlock New Talent: Artificial intelligence helps the energy giant find the right candidates for the right roles – and it’s a game changer, says a recruitment manager. The first challenge was to find the right data in Chevron’s various HR systems so that the recruiting team could better review resumes and applications from external and internal candidates. Read more here.
How do you define EX? Create an “irresistible organization”: The shocks of a global pandemic led many top executives to view improving the employee experience as a central part of their new business plans experienced HR industry analyst Josh Bersin. His latest report outlines the new foundations of the employee experience, including how Microsoft handles EX today. Read more here.
What World Mental Health Day means for these top HR leaders: Executives from Marriott, UpWork, and other organizations shaped the day by expressing their own needs and those of their employees. Employees struggle with burnout and other problems and vote with their feet: According to a recent survey, 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August. It found that nearly 2.9% of the workforce quit in August, up from 2.7% in July. Read more here.
Save the date for the virtual HR Tech conference 2022: The free online event will take place from March 1st to 4th, 2022 and includes, among other things, “Defining & Driving a Culture of Purpose”. The meetings and keynotes examine employee experience, employee engagement, and leadership. “As the pandemic disrupted traditional work models, HR technology has become more important than ever to support culture, community and achievement,” said Jeanne Achille, chair of the conference. Read more here.
Phil Albinus is HR Tech Editor for HRE. He has been involved in personal and business technology for 25 years and has served as the editor and senior editor on a number of titles in the financial services, commercial technology and employee benefits sectors. He is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife audiologist and three grown children. He can be reached at palbinus@lrp.com and followed on Twitter @philalbinus.
