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CAHRS Top 10 December 2024

  1. Is your HR Undergoing a Transformation?
    Take a Look at the Takeaways from CAHRS Early Career Working Group
    CAHRS
    Ask any HR professional about their company’s HR model and you are likely to hear, “Our HR function is undergoing a transformation.” One impact of these transformations is the need to rethink how to develop HR professionals, especially early in career, as technology has greatly impacted the function. This working group discussion focused on how organizations are thinking about hiring and developing new HR talent.
     
  2. Taking your HR Team to the Next Level
    How Automation can Drive Strategic Growth in Your Organization
    The HR Director
    Digital transformation is no longer optional. It’s imperative for growth, efficiency and employee satisfaction. Automating manual processes, like document creation and management, can free up valuable time to focus on providing strategic value to the organization.
     
  3. Accenture: an incubator for top HR talent
    Why this CAHRS Partner Company is a Starting Point for Many CHROs
    HR Brew
    CAHRS member Accenture acts as a breeding ground for future CHROs and CPO by nurturing talent and preparing them for top roles through programs like its Talent Accelerator Program (TAP). This helps talent gain a deep understanding of the business and strategically navigate organizational challenges.
     
  4. How HR Must Center Itself to aim for the Best Results
    Understanding the Return on Investment of Workforce Investments
    Human Resource Executive
    This article highlights the importance of understanding the return on Investment (ROI) of workforce investments. It also explores the efficacy of adoption of latest analytics tools helping organizations assess workforce productivity and efficiency.

    5. Redefining Feedback
    Include Recognition in your Organization
    Gallup
    This research shows the key role of employees’ feedback and recognition in organizations. The findings emphasize the need for leaders and managers to deliver feedback that provides their employees value and highlights the vital role that strategic recognition plays in elevating how employees receive feedback.

    For other ways companies can improve their culture, take a look at eCornell's "Company Values: Aligning Principles with Value," featuring Rich John, adjunct professor at the Cornell Law School.

    6. Analysis Shows Fewer Missed Workdays
    Women’s Health Benefit Leads to less Absences
    HR Dive
    Mental health benefits, followed by reproductive health services and maternity care, all helped reduce absences for women at work. As HR teams become more involved in shaping the “people” part of business, benefits can be directly tied to holistic health, employee satisfaction, and retention.

    7. Managing Workplace Diversity
    It’s not just a Matter of Good Practice; it’s Essential
    Zalaris
    Diversity in the workplace plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and enhancing productivity. As companies become more global and interconnected, incorporating varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is crucial.

    8. Boosting Talent Engagement and Internal Mobility
    CAHRS Partner Firm Workday is Leveraging AI to Help with Talent Management
    Workday Blog
    AI-driven talent orchestration revolutionizes talent management by actively aligning employees with career development opportunities. This empowers managers and HR leaders to enhance career mobility, boost employee engagement, and improve retention.

    Take a look at the latest research by ILR HR Studies Associate Professor and CAHRS Advisory Board member JR Keller on attracting high-quality, functionally diverse internal applicants.

    9. Succession Planning
    The Role of HR in Shaping the Future
    Betterworkds
    This article highlights the importance of succession planning as a strategic priority for HR. It’s also imperative for HR leaders to take on four key HR responsibilities in the planning process.

    10. Needing More Than Just Purpose
    The Secret Recipe for Inspirational Leadership
    Korn Ferry
    The secret recipe for inspirational leadership involves pairing drive with emotional intelligence and clear communication. By practicing these skills, leaders can create purpose-driven environments where employees feel valued and motivated.

    For more tips on leadership in this new world of HR, take a look at the notes from a recent Cornell collaboration between the ILR Sand SC Johnson Schools.