We dive into the latest shifts in HR tech and workforce management.
In this episode we look at DHS and it's $45 million hit, The National Telecommuting Institutes denying the visually impaired work, the impact of remote work, salary ranges in job postings, CFO turnover, algorithmic discrimination, workforce management acquisitions, effective communication, and burnout among employees. We share our thoughts on Eric Schmidt’s views on Google’s remote work challenges, Massachusetts’ new salary range law, the fight against algorithmic discrimination, and effective communication strategies across generations.
Key Takeaways:
- Eric Schmidt warns that remote work is causing Google to fall behind in innovation.
- Massachusetts’ salary range law aims to promote pay equity in job postings.
- CFO turnover in tech is on the rise due to performance issues, but female CFO appointments are increasing.
- Key acquisitions in HR tech, such as Payoneer and Corbett, are redefining workforce management.
- Burnout is a critical issue; companies must prioritize effective communication to support employees.
- Colorado leads in protecting consumers from algorithmic discrimination, setting a new standard in tech ethics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
06:35 Is Google Falling Behind Due to Remote Work?
10:34 Massachusetts Requires Salary Ranges in Job Postings
13:37 Fiverr Enterprise: A Solution for Remote Work
15:55 Department of Homeland Security Settles Allegations of Forced Limited Positions for Pregnant Workers
18:45 Bank of America Ignores Workload Rules
21:17 Rise of Women in CFO Appointments
22:47 CFO Turnover and the Rise of Female CFOs
24:22 Improving Morale and Retention with Employee Bonuses
28:16 Settling Discrimination Suits and the Importance of Reasonable Accommodations
33:01 Colorado's Legislation Against Algorithmic Discrimination
34:42 Acquisitions Shaping the Future of Workforce Management
40:12 Expanding Student Loan Benefits with Summer's Acquisition of Vault
45:13 Effective Communication Across Generations in the Workplace
46:49 Millennials vs. Gen Z: Communication Preferences
50:15 The Impact of Burnout on Employees
52:39 Smart Voice Messaging Platforms for Remote Teams
57:35 The Importance of Pet Insurance for Employees
01:04:47 Advancements in Human Reasoning AI
01:06:11 Integrated Navigation and Payment for Prescription Services
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