Initial jobless claims totaled 803,000 last week, lower than the previous week's revised tally of 892,000, according to the Labor Department. "Even the widespread distribution of the vaccine is not going to be a panacea for all the scarring that's happened in the labor market," says Nela Richardson of ADP. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (12/23)
Data informs HR teams which benefits are in demand Data-enabled platforms allow HR teams to track and analyze engagement data and benefits uptake, which helps HR redirect benefit spending to more important things, such as mental health or financial incentives. New services and in-demand benefits could be managed strategically using insights from analytics. Full Story: ITProPortal (12/21)
Technology
Expert: Prepare for new data-related HR tech HR leaders should consider using augmented analytics, sensing technologies and prediction capabilities to meet the challenges of 2021, which may include supporting workers' mental health, according to Workday's Greg Pryor. The new tech will allow HR teams to better understand data, use it to quickly respond to issues and prepare the workforce for future changes. Full Story: Human Resource Executive (12/21)
The HR Leader
How to make New Year's resolutions you'll achieve Make New Year's resolutions that focus on the outcome you want, not the obstacles to achieving them, while making sure they align with your values, writes Susan Fowler. "The success of your resolution requires adapting your action plan as life unfolds differently than you originally planned!" she writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (12/23)
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