Study: Government could save billions with automation | Fast-food chains scramble to keep workers | Senate votes to repeal safe harbor for state-backed retirement plans
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Study: Government could save billions with automation The US government could save between $3.3 billion and $41.1 billion by automating simple tasks such as opening emails, collecting social media statistics and performing repetitive calculations, a Deloitte study finds. Nextgov (5/3)
34 Questions to Inspire Your EVP Developing a strong employer value proposition is key to attracting and retaining talent. Candidates & employees will see why you're different (and better) than your competition. Getting started is easy—use these 34 questions to inspire your EVP.
Despite reports that retail is fading, fast-food workers are seeing tangible benefits from swapping industries, including bonuses and paid time off. Some fast-food chains are changing uniform policies, increasing wages or offering cash incentives for good work to retain workers. Bloomberg (5/3)
Tips for engaging workers in volunteerism Employee volunteer programs benefit communities, empower workers and boost retention, says Jenny Lawson of nonprofit Points of Light. This article outlines four keys to engaging employees in volunteerism and tips for implementing a pro bono program. TriplePundit (5/4)
Technology
Completed allows professionals to rate others The online platform Completed allows people to create permanent business profiles of people, including ratings. The platform pulls publicly available data and allows people to offer their own ratings, but only "constructive criticism that provides constructive feedback for people to improve in business," according to the website. Fast Company online (5/2)
The HR Leader
Marijuana poses special challenges for HR HR faces unique challenges in the recreational marijuana industry, including extensive background checks for job applicants, complicated payroll issues and compliance with state and federal laws. "You can't take a blueprint from the retail industry and graft it onto the cannabis industry," said Keegan Peterson, CEO of HR software provider Wurk. Workforce magazine online (5/3)
We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.
