Meghan M. Biro, Author at TalentCulture

The Future of Work: How the Workplace Is Changing in 2017

Technology is rapidly transforming the workplace. Some changes will create dramatic shifts in the long-term future of work. For instance, reports estimate that between 45 percent and 47 percent of current jobs could eventually be lost to automation, with seven percent of that job loss coming by the year 2025. These technology-driven workplace changes will continue to spread and accelerate in 2017. Here are five key 2017 workplace trend predictions. Efficiency Automation helps the workplace become more efficient as companies adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. One AI technology that is likely to see growing workplace popularity in 2017 is scheduling assistants.

#WorkTrends Recap: Smooth, Efficient Recruiting for SMB

For small and medium businesses, there are two objectives in terms of recruiting and hiring that can be powerfully answered by Cloud-based systems. Given that there are so many options out there, companies need to focus their objectives on packages that meet specific critical needs. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro and her special guests Guillaume Vingtier, Go To Market lead for WorkConnect by SAP and Jeff Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Partner at WideOpen, a customer strategy consultancy discussed the ways small to medium sized organizations can become more efficient, competitive and timely in their recruiting processes. Here are a

HR and the Legal Ramifications of a Mobile Workforce

The world is on the move. And, working from multiple locations. Today’s mobile workforce answers emails during dinner, writes reports on airplanes, and participates in conference calls in cars. A growing number of workers prefer flexible hours over the 9-to-5 grind. In fact, a recent study inside a Fortune 500 company found that employees offered flextime were happier at work and less prone to psychological stress than their colleagues working a more traditional schedule. However, here’s a concern: Flextime policies can create legal challenges for HR pros. This is why smart HR departments are developing intelligent policies and combining those with technology, paving

#WorkTrends Preview: Smooth, Efficient Recruiting for SMB

For small and medium businesses, there are two objectives in terms of recruiting and hiring that can be powerfully answered by cloud-based systems. Given that there are so many options out there, companies need to focus their objectives on packages that meet specific critical needs. On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 1pm ET, TalentCulture host Meghan M. Biro and her special guests Guillaume Vingtier, Go To Market lead for WorkConnect by SAP and Jeff Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Partner at WideOpen, a customer strategy consultancy, will be discussing the ways in how small to medium sized organizations can become more efficient, competitive

Why Millennials Quit: Understanding a New Workforce [Report]

Millennials are like mobile devices: they’re everywhere. You can’t visit a coffee shop without encountering either of them in large numbers. But after all, who doesn’t like a little caffeine with their connectivity? The point is that you should be paying attention to Millennials now more than ever because they have surpassed Boomers and Gen Xers as the largest generation. Unfortunately for the workforce, they’re also the generation most likely to quit. Let’s examine a new report that sheds some light on exactly why that is—and what you can do to keep Millennial employees working for you longer. New Workforce, New

WorkTrends Recap: 7 Keys to Effective Recruiting #SHRM17

Most HR specialists agree they want to get better at talent acquisition. In a 2016 SHRM survey of more than 2,300 HR professionals, respondents said recruitment was their top business/HR challenge, ahead of compliance, employee training and compensation/benefits. Finding the time to implement these leading strategies is the bigger challenge. This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and #SHRM17 Blogger, welcomed special guest, Tony Lee, Vice President of Editorial for the Society for Human Resource Management and a recognized authority on recruitment trends. They discussed a variety of important aspects related to effective recruiting. Tony also gave the TalentCulture community a sneak

Why Annual Social Media Policy Reviews Are Necessary

With new social media platforms cropping up all the time, workplace social media rules must go beyond simply discouraging employees from putting off deadlines to play with Snapchat filters. In fact, your corporate social media policy could probably use some updating right now, and on at least an annual basis moving forward to reflect industry changes. That is—if you even have one! Only 51 percent of people said their employers have social media guidelines, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. No matter the size of your company, ask yourself this: When was the last time you reviewed your company’s

Six Tips for Meeting the Technology Hiring Demand

Finding highly skilled talent, especially IT professionals with expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics and mobile strategies, is difficult today. When it comes to technology recruiting, in a market with low unemployment, we’re seeing a definite talent gap, and companies are competing over the few candidates who have the increasingly specialized skill sets they need. Interestingly enough, the lack of qualified candidates isn’t slowing down hiring plans. In fact, in the second half of 2016, 84 percent of CIOs reported they intend to bring in new tech talent to expand their teams or to fill open roles.

#WorkTrends Preview: 7 Keys to Effective Recruiting

Preview: 7 Keys to Effective Recruiting #WorkTrends #SHRM17

Most HR and business pros agree they want to get better at talent acquisition. In a 2016 SHRM survey of more than 2,300 HR professionals, respondents said recruitment was their top business/HR challenge, ahead of compliance, employee training and compensation/benefits. Finding the time to implement these leading strategies is the bigger challenge. Join TalentCulture #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guest, Tony Lee, Vice President of Editorial for the Society for Human Resource Management on Wednesday, June 7 at 1pm EDT when they discuss this timely topic. 7 Keys to Effective Recruiting Join Tony and Meghan on our LIVE

#WorkTrends Recap: Gravitas. Do you have it?

Gravitas has become the newest “it” factor in separating oneself from the pack. People with gravitas stand up, stand out and simply STAND when others may crumble or hide. As you take stock of your professional brand, ask yourself, “do people take me seriously or do I sabotage myself?” Do you need to bump-up your “cred” in order to move things forward in your professional life? This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro welcomed special guest Deborah Thomas to discuss what distinguishes someone with gravitas from someone who lacks it. Here are a few key points Deborah shared: Key to

Four Things We Must Hold Leaders Accountable to Do

When we talk about “accountability” in the workplace, it brings to mind performance evaluations and management assessments. But accountability is so much more—and with the prevalence of social media and social video sharing, corporate leaders are increasingly being taken to task for failing to demonstrate this all-important trait. Take the recent (and viral) United Airlines debacle in which a security officer dragged a passenger off an overbooked flight, an action that United’s CEO initially defended. The incident is just one example of the question of accountability that spans the workplace and personal travel, and illustrates a real concern: How do we

3-2-1, Switch: How to Roll Out New HR Tech Without Disruption

Choosing the best HR technology is vital to your company’s efficiency and effectiveness. Just as important as the HR tech itself is how well you roll out the technology within your organization. Your adoption of new HR technology should be happening often enough to keep pace with advancements in the HR marketplace—which means you’re probably working hard at mastering the transition from one technology to the next. Advance planning is essential to ensuring a successful HR tech rollout and limiting the amount of disruption to your staff. A truly seamless tech transition will take your employees from the old system to

#WorkTrends Preview: Gravitas. Do you have it?

Gravitas has become the newest “it” factor in separating oneself from the pack. People with gravitas stand up, stand out and simply STAND when others may crumble or hide. As you take stock of your professional brand, ask yourself, “do people take me seriously or do I sabotage myself?” Do you need to bump-up your “cred” in order to move things forward in your professional life? On Wednesday, May 31 at 1pm ET #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and special guest Deborah Thomas will be discussing what distinguishes someone with gravitas from someone who lacks it. Gravitas. Do you have it?

AI: 5 Ways to Reenvision the Workforce Before the Next Big Wave

What do you do when you’re not ready? Either get ready or wing it. So, imagine that waiting outside that door is your brand new team. They’re nice and shiny and, per the paperwork, each is extremely well qualified. In fact, they are specifically qualified to do their job. Because they are robots. Let’s not get all I, Robot here. But I’m watching a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) heading towards today’s world of work, and you’re probably watching it too. You may be wondering when we’re going to have to face this new trend. “Trend” is not actually the

#WorkTrends Recap: Building Successful Business Partnerships

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, young or aging, health care is a big deal. It’s ever-changing and businesses are fighting to keep up with the evolving regulatory landscape and an increased desire from prospective employees to offer some level of health insurance. This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro was joined by special guests Cristy Rewenko, AVP, WEX Health and Craig Silverstein, Product Manager, Paychex. They discussed how their respective companies forged a successful partnership to deliver unprecedented service to their clients, while enjoying the benefits of their mutual partnership. Here are a few key points Cristy and

Closing the Gap: How to Leverage Tech to Engage a Remote Workforce

Today’s managers and HR directors face the challenge of creating a sense of camaraderie amongst employees who may never meet in person. 43 percent of the workforce is working remotely at least some of the time, according to the latest Gallup survey. Although today’s workers tend to be self-starters with a strong desire to manage themselves, which is conducive to work-from-home arrangements, they are equally hungry for interaction, feedback, and connection. Using technology to engage remote workers and streamline communications can help managers achieve that necessary balance between micro-managing and providing clear guidance and direction to a distant workforce. From deploying

#WorkTrends Preview: Building Successful Business Partnerships

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, young or aging, health care is a big deal. It’s ever-changing and businesses are fighting to keep up with the evolving regulatory landscape and an increased desire from prospective employees to offer some level of health insurance. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guests Cristy Rewenko, AVP, Wex and Craig Silverstein, Product Manager, Paychex will be discussing how their respective companies forged a successful partnership to deliver unprecedented service to their clients, while enjoying the benefits of their mutual partnership. Building Successful Business Partnerships Join

CSR Today: How Mission Is Driving CEOs to Act

Today, whether it’s because of social media or a very intense political climate, consumers are making purchasing decisions—and aligning with brands—based on how CEOs act, what they say they believe, and even with whom they associate. In short, corporate leadership is under the microscope. Every comment that CEOs or other top brass make in an interview, every tweet they send, every cause they choose to support (or not) can have implications on the company’s bottom line. As illustrated by the #DeleteUber campaign that went viral within a few hours of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick maintaining a “business as usual” policy in response to

#WorkTrends Recap: Reprogram the Employee Experience

Culture is not just an HR “thing.” It is a business thing. Culture is the collective mindset and attitude of your staff, so it impacts customer service, retention, and profits. Brands can improve the collective attitude or culture when they reprogram employee experience. Employee experience is based on key considerations such as Values, Selection, Orientation, Recognition, Communication, and Leadership – all of which can be shaped by business leaders. But how do you do this effectively? This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro was joined by special guest Shane Green. They discussed culture, customer experience, and the impact both have

Be the Change: Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility

I’m sure you’ve heard all about the millennial generation. Those 20- to 36-year-olds, pampered throughout their lives by their baby-boomer parents, have grown up to be self-absorbed, entitled narcissists, right? Actually, this isn’t an accurate picture of millennials—and since they now represent the largest share of the American workforce, that’s good to know. Despite widely held perceptions about their supposedly “me-first” ways, these younger workers rank social responsibility as an important tenet of life and are looking to work for companies that share their sense of social responsibility. In case you doubt the desire of millennials to align themselves with socially responsible

Making Sure Millennial Employees Are Truly Engaged

Millennials are the largest demographic in the workplace now—comprising 38 percent of the U.S. workforce today, and as much as 75 percent of the workforce by 2025. Keeping this generational cohort engaged at work is tantamount to business success. However, leaders don’t always know what their millennials want at work, or even how to tell whether they are engaged. The stats on millennial engagement are troubling. According to a recent Gallup poll, less than one-third of millennials feel keyed into their work. Moreover, six in 10 millennials say they are open to other job opportunities—and only half expect to remain at

#WorkTrends Preview: Reprogram the Employee Experience

Culture is not just an HR “thing”, it is a business thing. Culture is the collective mindset and attitude of your staff, so it impacts customer service, retention, and profits. Brands can impact the collective attitude or culture by improving the employee experience, which is based around key considerations such as Values, Selection, Orientation, Recognition, Communication, and Leadership. On May 17, 2017 from 1pm-2pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guest Shane Green will be discussing this ever-important topic. Reprogram the Employee Experience Join Shane and Meghan on our LIVE online podcast Wednesday, Mar 17 — 1 pm ET

#WorkTrends Recap: Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement. This is a workplace topic that is steady and strong, but why do so many brands fail at this all important relationship? Research has shown time and time again, the myriad benefits of employee engagement to both employers and employees. According to the Wharton School of Business, they found that brands are three and a half times more profitable when employees are engaged versus brands with average engagement levels. This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guest Kevin Sheridan discussed the topic of employee engagement and the pros of having better engagement and cons of

Six Tips to Harness Data and Keep Your Talent

Why do employees leave a job? Do they leave because they have issues with their managers, or are they unhappy with the benefits their employer offers? Or is it a disconnect between their values and the corporate culture? It’s important to understand the reasons people are leaving because, as you know, whenever you need to replace an employee, it costs your business money—and time. There are plenty of jobs in today’s marketplace, but recruiters aren’t always able to find the talent to fill those positions. Today, when it comes to recruitment, competition is fierce, and job candidates often have the upper

Seven Powerful Ways to Use Tech to Overcome Recruiting Bias

Sometimes bias creeps into hiring processes without anyone even realizing it. When you favor a white male candidate over a non-white or female candidate, is it really because he or she is the best person for the job—or is there a subconscious bias at work? HR technology tools are available to help recruiters weed out bias. But, do these recruiting tools really work? The answer is a qualified yes—if the companies that use them are serious about achieving diversity. Here are seven ways you can use tech to overcome recruiting bias. Eliminate subconscious bias. Organizations that want to overcome bias might

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Meghan M. Biro

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The Future of Work: How the Workplace Is Changing in 2017

#WorkTrends Recap: Smooth, Efficient Recruiting for SMB

HR and the Legal Ramifications of a Mobile Workforce

#WorkTrends Preview: Smooth, Efficient Recruiting for SMB

Why Millennials Quit: Understanding a New Workforce [Report]

WorkTrends Recap: 7 Keys to Effective Recruiting #SHRM17

Preview: 7 Keys to Effective Recruiting #WorkTrends #SHRM17

#WorkTrends Recap: Gravitas. Do you have it?

Four Things We Must Hold Leaders Accountable to Do

3-2-1, Switch: How to Roll Out New HR Tech Without Disruption

#WorkTrends Preview: Gravitas. Do you have it?

AI: 5 Ways to Reenvision the Workforce Before the Next Big Wave

#WorkTrends Recap: Building Successful Business Partnerships

Closing the Gap: How to Leverage Tech to Engage a Remote Workforce

#WorkTrends Preview: Building Successful Business Partnerships

CSR Today: How Mission Is Driving CEOs to Act

#WorkTrends Recap: Reprogram the Employee Experience

Making Sure Millennial Employees Are Truly Engaged

#WorkTrends Preview: Reprogram the Employee Experience

#WorkTrends Recap: Employee Engagement

Six Tips to Harness Data and Keep Your Talent

Seven Powerful Ways to Use Tech to Overcome Recruiting Bias

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