Going back to Economics 101, productivity is the stimulus that our economy needs. When productivity increases, wages and standards of living follow suit, causing the demand for goods and services to increase along with them. In a world where technology advances on a daily basis could we really be seeing a decline in productivity? You bet. According to a recent …
Making the Case for Omni-Commerce Strategy and Platform
In today’s tech-fueled marketplace where customers shop and search online and expect efficient, effective user experiences, there is one hard and fast rule: Embrace digital if you want to compete. And yes, that applies to your B2B wholesale distribution business as much as it does to a consumer-focused B2C business. Why? Your customers, channel partners, distributors, and prospective customers—and everyone …
Developing Strong Virtual Team Culture Through Communication Tools
Back in the day, companies sought to build a sense of camaraderie and support through things like corporate retreats, ropes courses, and trust falls. Nowadays—as more people continue to work remotely—leaders must find new ways to unite employees who are spending an increasing amount of time apart. Developing a strong virtual team culture needs to be a priority Last year …
Preparing for the Digital Transformation: Future-Proofing Your HR Strategy
Change is inevitable in business. We are currently undergoing a major transformation right now that is impacting how we recruit, hire, onboard and engage our employees. That shift is a digital one. My colleague, Daniel Newman, literally wrote the book about how to future-proof your business in this digital age, but what about HR in particular? We’ve recently covered the …
The Digitally Transformed Workforce: How to Upskill and Retrain to Retain Talent
Ever since the first self-checkout stall was introduced to the market, a fear of job loss has become the norm. Now, rumors about further advancements in AI and automation are driving this fear to new heights. In fact, some estimates have even been made that thousands to the millions of employees will lose their jobs. However, it is time our …
Man and Machines: How Are You Looking For Your Talent
There’s no doubt that technology is changing HR. Here are a few ways that HR departments are using various forms of technology to hire top talent.
Communication Changes in the Digital Transformation
Most businesses have undergone a digital transformation. Here’s how communication has shifted in recent years.
4 Principles of Successful Digital HR Transformation
HR needs to focus on four key things to have a successful digital transformation. Here’s everything you need to know.
How AI is Redefining Healthcare [and China is leading the way]
Let’s explore how AI continues to disrupt the healthcare industry—and how China is at the forefront of the revolution.
The HR Pivot—From Admin Toward Performance + Talent Management
In the age of digital transformation, HR has become a key driver of business growth and success. Here are key attributes today’s HR teams must possess. What have I missed?