hrQ Corporate Vice President Brian Wilkerson was featured in an interview with S. Benjamins & Company, a company focused on advancing the human side of business. Brian shared his expertise on the importance of aligning people, strategy and data as the pace of economic and workforce change continues to accelerate. He touches on topics such as engagement, leading change, and the variety of talent options available to employers. Read the…
To no one’s surprise, the healthcare industry is incredibly unique. It’s vital to millions of Americans. The regulations and technology that shape this industry are constantly in flux. And to top it off, healthcare workers are experiencing burnout at a time when available talent is scarce. Because of this blend of industry-specific challenges, healthcare organizations require a robust, multi-year HR strategy. HR Strategy for Healthcare The nature of healthcare requires…
The person who gave me my start in HR also gifted me with a book, “Managing Transitions” by William Bridges. At the time I was going through a professional change and my organization was in flux–the book was much appreciated. Fast forward almost 28 years (yes, I started my career at 12) and I still revisit that book whenever I need to remind myself that change is what happens to people; transitions are what we go…
One of the most common discussion topics on the minds of HR leaders today is Organizational Design. Businesses are constantly seeking to transform themselves to enable scalability and operational efficiency while remaining nimble and focused. Organizational design is a critical component of creating an agile organization. It can also determine whether an organization operates efficiently or not, as well as whether the organization is flexible enough to adapt to changing…
If you’ve started a company from the ground up and found yourself challenged with people issues, you understand why HR strategy matters. If you’ve helped a struggling corporation turn around and restructure, you understand why HR strategy matters. If you’ve had to pivot your business’s operational strategy and design, you understand why HR strategy matters. There’s a reason we’re passionate about human resources and people strategy: we’ve seen the impact…
Over the past few years, we have seen a new trend in our consulting work – what would have traditionally been considered “HR” talent projects are being driven by Operations leaders. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which has been the heated job market and the increasing challenges in acquiring and retaining talent. Other factors such as increasing retirements, challenges in retention, “ghosting” by candidates, and…
Interim staffing is growing--globally pulling in over 400 billion dollars of revenue in 2018. Both workers and companies benefit from this trend, as more employees desire flexibility and companies require agile and effective workforce solutions. You’re likely familiar with interim staffing in IT and accounting, but you might not have thought to bring temporary HR workers into your organization. If you’re weighing the pros and cons of augmenting your HR…
Workforce planning is the process by which an organization determines future people requirements needed to achieve the strategic objectives of the organization. It requires an analysis of numerous internal and external factors including current staff, long and short-term needs, labor markets, and weaknesses in the talent pool. It also calls for a detailed understanding of the skills of the workforce and advanced decision support tools to help maximize the organization’s…
