Human Resources

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  Analytics and Insights Human Resources

  Best Practices: Optimizing Analytics for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

  Organizations everywhere understand they must do more to take a disciplined approach and prove tangible progress in hiring, retaining, and promoting diverse talent—while also fostering a culturally aware workforce. In a recent webinar, HR leaders discussed how providing real-time data on businesses’ progress can help, pushing leaders to take direct, timely action to create a more diverse workplace.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Human Resources

  Machine Learning Enables Employers to Gain More Insights on Skills

  Human resources researcher and author Ben Eubanks explains how artificial intelligence can be deployed in unexpected ways to accomplish HR tasks.

  

  Ben Eubanks
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  Human Resources Technology Innovation

  Building a Better Employee Experience

  The pandemic and Great Resignation have made employee experience a business imperative for companies everywhere. Pete Schlampp discusses how we’re striving to better meet employees’ evolving needs, including using data and technology to personalize experiences and ensure people feel supported in moments that matter.

  

  Pete Schlampp
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  How IT Leaders Can Create a Competitive Employee Experience

  At Workday’s Conversations for a Changing World, Accenture’s Penelope Prett discussed what it will take to keep the hybrid workforce engaged.

  

  Ghadeer Redler
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: The Seven Characteristics of a Highly Meaningful Career

  For many, the idea of career development has shifted from gaining more seniority to having more meaningful work experiences. Author and career specialist Julie Winkle Giulioni talks about how managers can help workers achieve those experiences.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Technology Innovation

  A Focus on Employee Experience: From the CIO Lens

  Work is more remote, decentralised, and digitised than ever before and employers are under great pressure to attract and retain top talent. Penelope Prett, CIO of Accenture, shared her insights on how technology can help create a vibrant new type of employee experience and keep workers energised.

  

  Subarna Ganguly
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  Human Resources

  How Workday’s Vaccine Management Solutions Enable HR to Forge Ahead Amid Unpredictability

  There isn’t a proverbial playbook for developing a vaccine policy. But HR leaders who’ve leaned into agility have been able to create vaccine management approaches that meet the needs of their organizations and tight compliance deadlines, yet are adaptable if and when government guidance changes.

  

  Mariana Santiago
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  Analytics and Insights Human Resources

  Uncovering Industries With an Elevated Risk of Employee Attrition

  Learn more about how the pandemic has impacted the risk of employee attrition in different industries and regions based on a sample of over 1 million employees across 250 organizations worldwide.

  

  Ross Brooks
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  Human Resources Workday News and Culture

  Take 5 With Ashley Goldsmith: Focus on the Front Lines

  Ashley Goldsmith started her human resources career working alongside front-line retail workers, where she learned important lessons on the value of skills, inclusion, humility, and respect. Our chief people officer discusses why we’re investing in skills at Workday, how we’ve supported Workmates through the pandemic, and what it means to have an employee-first culture.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  Delving Deeper: Harnessing the Employee Voice

  How can leaders deploy the best people-centric experiences to attract and retain the best talent? Experts from Workday share how technology can enable organisations to delve deeper with active employee listening and take meaningful action.

  

  Subarna Ganguly
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Proactive Retention With Julie Turney

  Today, organizations worry about the Great Resignation. We talk with Julie Turney, an HR coach who works with businesses around the world to help them to tackle this challenge.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  Embrace the Opportunity to Reinvent, Reimagine, and Reenergize Your Workforce

  Leena Nair, chief human resources officer at multinational company Unilever, spoke with Ashley Goldsmith, chief people officer at Workday, about the opportunities ahead to pioneer the needs of a changing workforce.

  

  Jillian Ogawa
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  Human Resources

  Where Is HR Heading in 2022? What 4 Workforce Trends Reveal

  Stacey Harris, chief research officer and managing partner at Sapient Insights Group, shares how workforce trends are shaping strategic priorities for human resources professionals.

  

  Jillian Ogawa
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  Human Resources

  Retail Workforce Management and the Great Resignation

  The Great Resignation is hitting home in the retail industry. Here’s why a renewed focus on workforce management (with worker-first scheduling leading the way) could help stem the tide.

  

  Jeremiah Barba
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  Human Resources

  Understanding the Whole Consumer: Digital Monetization for Media and Entertainment

  Media and entertainment companies work hard to paint a complete picture of consumers, build loyalty, and satisfy their ever-changing desires. It’s all part of an effective digital monetization strategy.

  

  Jeremiah Barba
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  Analytics and Insights Human Resources

  Introducing Workday Peakon Employee Voice: Why Businesses Thrive When Employees Are Heard

  We spoke to David Somers, Workday’s group general manager of product for the office of the CHRO, and Phil Chambers, general manager for Peakon, to hear about Peakon’s new name, our vision for it, and why listening to your employees has become so critical.

  

  Julie Jares
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  Why the Skills Imperative Is a Post-Pandemic Business Priority for European Businesses

  How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the skills businesses will need to thrive in the future? This article looks at how organisations across Europe must embrace the skills imperative and provide continuous development of their workforce to be successful in the post-pandemic world.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Attracting Top Recruitment Talent with Dualta Doherty

  To attract top talent, you need recruitment talent. How do you find and retain the best recruiters? Dualta Doherty, advisor, community builder, podcaster, and managing director at Dualta Doherty & Partners, shares his views in the Be More Podcast.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Planning

  Technology, Media, and Entertainment Companies Explore the Future of Hybrid Work

  At Conversations for a Changing World, leaders from Cisco and Accenture talked about the future of hybrid work for technology, media, and entertainment companies.

  

  Jeremiah Barba
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Recruiting Diverse Talent with Torin Ellis

  Torin Ellis, founder of Torin Ellis Bran and board advisor at Get-Optimal, joins us to discuss talent in the workplace with a focus on hiring and retention.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Technology Innovation

  Cloud Technology Helps Federal Workers Make a Meaningful Impact

  For U.S. federal agencies looking to attract and retain talent and modernize human resources operations, moving to the cloud is the logical choice. Learn more about how to empower employees, make HR a more strategic partner, and bring predictability to budget cycles.

  

  Greg Thomas
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  Human Resources Planning

  From Workforce Management to Optimization: The Evolving Roles of HR and Operations

  What may seem like a tipping point in the labor market has, in reality, always been a constant: change. Navigating this change in the moment requires a strong partnership between operational and HR leaders.

  

  Jillian Ogawa
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  Human Resources Workday News and Culture

  Workday Named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises

  With human resources playing a critical role in nearly every strategic business decision this past year, we’re honored to once again be recognized as a leader in the human capital management (HCM) market for our completeness of vision and ability to execute.

  

  David Somers
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  Finance Human Resources

  What Is an ERP System, and Why Workday Is Different

  Companies must think beyond a “lift and shift” of their current ERP system to the cloud. Instead, they must uplift and re-shift their systems and processes to align with achieving business goals in the digital age. That’s why Workday, as an enterprise management cloud solution, is different.

  

  Jillian Ogawa
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Talent Acquisition in 2021 with Katrina Collier

  On this episode of Be More we're joined by Katrina Collier, facilitator, mentor, author, speaker, and podcast host. She discusses her experiences with talent acquisition in the age of the internet, and how we can all be kinder during the recruitment process.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Technology Innovation

  A Vital Business Growth Driver: Employee Experience and Wellbeing

  Andrew Dubowec, chief growth officer at League, and Cristina Goldt, general manager, talent optimization at Workday, discuss how the pandemic dramatically upleveled the importance of the employee experience and how employees use their benefits—all the way up to the C-suite.

  

  Sarah Ospina
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Hiring HR Talent With Laura Mazzullo

  Laura Mazzullo, human resources (HR) recruiter and owner of East Side Staffing, joins us to discuss the changing face of HR recruitment.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Workday News and Culture

  Workday Podcast: Shining a Light on Mental Health in the Workplace

  Now more than ever, we understand how critical mental health is to our overall wellbeing. Two Workday leaders—Carin Taylor, chief diversity officer, and Ben Carter, vice president of total rewards—discuss the importance of destigmatizing conversations about mental health, what organizations can do to support their employees’ wellbeing, and the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day, Mental Health in an Unequal World.

  

  Julie Jares
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  GM’s CEO Describes Her Vision Around Sustainability, Data, and Inclusivity

  Mary Barra sets ambitious hiring and environmental goals for the storied automaker—and illustrates the associated benefits—as part of Workday’s Conversations for a Changing World digital event.

  

  Bruno J. Navarro
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  Human Resources

  Are Organizations Ready for Digitalization?

  Seven out of 10 human resources (HR) leaders say the function is ready for reinvention, but shifting the way we work isn’t easy. In a conversation with Greg Pryor, executive director at Workday, Amy Wright, managing partner of IBM’s talent and transformation practice, shares illuminating survey results about the pandemic, HR 3.0, and the critical imperatives for HR.

  

  Julie Jares
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  Human Resources

  Workday Podcast: A European Snapshot of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  In a recent episode of the Workday Podcast, Daniela Porr joined Steve Dunne to discuss current research about the state of equality, diversity, and inclusion in Europe.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Attracting and Retaining Talent with Elena Valentine

  Elena Valentine, CEO and co-founder of Skill Scout, shares an astounding story about vulnerability, reality, and how we can grow stronger by retaining and attracting talent.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  Gammon Construction Advances Digitization to Gain Competitiveness

  Two executives from Gammon Construction discuss their experience with their digital transformation journey so far, as well as the benefits they will gain from it.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Finance Human Resources

  Workday Podcast: CFOs and CHROs Expect Growth Through Adversity

  Tom Stewart, chief knowledge officer at AchieveNEXT, discusses key insights from the global “2021 CFO-CHRO Sentiment Study,” including what’s top of mind for finance and people leaders in the coming year.

  

  Bruno J. Navarro
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: What Makes an Effective Mentor with Wendy Axelrod

  In this podcast we’re joined by Wendy Axelrod, executive coach, author, speaker, and mentor at Wendy Axelrod PhD.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Workday News and Culture

  Our Vision for Skills in a Changing World

  We’ve designed our skills-based people strategy to target three primary personas—individual contributors, people leaders, and organization leaders—who we feel best represent the makeup of our workforce. Here’s how our vision will play out.

  

  Chris Ernst
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  Human Resources

  Skills Provide an Objective Data Foundation and Common Language

  From a people perspective, skills initiatives create value for employees and the business. From the data side, most any business problem can be solved with skills data. Guest author and HR thought leader Ben Eubanks shares his insights.

  

  Ben Eubanks
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  Human Resources

  Workday Podcast: Avon’s Secrets for a Beautiful Global Deployment

  What does it mean for a beauty company to scale new systems worldwide, and how can an organization strategically plan for the challenges that arise once the deployment dust has settled? Tina Hutchinson, director of Workday operational excellence at Avon, shares her experience.

  

  Julie Jares
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  Customers and Community Human Resources

  Pandemic-Era Employee Benefits Are Here to Stay

  The Hartford, a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, shared insights from its 2021 Future of Benefits Study at the Workday Financial Services Industry Summit.

  

  Jillian Ogawa
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Cultivating Mentor Relationships with Stephanie Bertmer

  Stephanie Bertmer, global leadership development lead at Twitter, discusses how to discover the right mentor for you, and how to develop an effective relationship with your mentor or mentee.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources Technology Innovation

  Study Shows CIOs Near Top, CHROs at Bottom of Digital Champion List

  We commissioned Harvard Business Review Analytic Services to test the idea that a faster speed of digital transformation has become the new normal. Our global study found that not all digitization efforts are created equal.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Human Resources

  Global Study: The CHRO’s Role in Digital Acceleration

  Our report on organizational agility and digital acceleration showed how leading organizations can better position themselves for success—even in the face of extraordinary pandemic-related challenges. With skills and culture cited as key challenges to achieving digital revenue goals, CHROs play a critical role.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Analytics and Insights Human Resources

  Building Your Business Case for Skills Data

  Skills are the currency of the modern organization, and companies have the opportunity to add value and objectivity to every practice that involves skills data. Guest author and HR thought leader Ben Eubanks shares his insights.

  

  Ben Eubanks
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Moment-Specific Mentors with Steve Cadigan

  But how do effective mentor relationships work, and what should you consider when choosing a mentor? Steve Cadigan, talent hacker and advisor at Cadigan Talent, shares is insights on these questions and more.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Mentoring Thousands with Dave Crane

  Dave Crane, virtual broadcaster, speaker, and mentor at Speak Onstage, talks about what mentorship means to him, his creative views on the topic, and how we can look at mentoring differently.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources

  Igniting Change: Courageously Supporting Equity and Inclusion

  Changemakers from across industries gathered once again at the annual Professional BusinessWomen of California conference. Focused on igniting change, speakers discussed the power of resilience, supporting others, and embracing agility with grace.

  

  Ellen Murphy
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  Human Resources

  5 Tips for Communicating Successfully in a Hybrid Workplace

  The COVID-19 pandemic has created a world of work where remote and hybrid options are quickly becoming the default. Using our employee voice platform, we've ascertained the key problem areas for communication during such a change—and how to mitigate them.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Human Resources

  Drive Organizational Success With a Skills-First Approach to Hiring and Employment

  By taking a skills-first approach to job roles, organizations can unlock much more agility, ingenuity, and performance in their workforces and create more inclusive job and career advancement opportunities.

  

  Workday Staff Writers
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Being, Thinking, Doing with Harlina Sodhi

  Wagner Denuzzo, vice president and head of Capabilities for Future of Work at Prudential Financial, discusses personal and professional mentorship, the importance of these relationships, and how mentorship has changed over the years.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer
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  Human Resources

  Be More Podcast: Betting on Yourself with Laurie Ruettimann

  Laurie Ruettimann, founder at Punk Rock HR, joins us to discuss the value of a mentoring relationship and the distinct difference between mentoring and coaching.

  

  Patrick Cournoyer