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The research study, Creating a More Flexible Employee Mobility Experience, was conducted to better understand how organizations can be more agile and effective with their relocation and employee mobility initiatives.

An essential element for business success is the ability for employers to find and place talent where an organization needs it, and the challenges presented by the pandemic have proven that they need to be agile and prepared. Some organizations are recognizing that need for greater flexibility in their relocation policies as almost half (43%) agree or strongly agree that relocation policies have been updated in the past 12 months to accommodate flexible working arrangements.

The free research report, Creating a More Flexible Employee Mobility Experience, is now available for download. HR.com's HR Research Institute and employee mobility expert and relocation services provider, CapRelo, conducted the study of HR professionals to investigate a range of employee relocation topics to give employers insights on how they can be prepared and more agile with optimal employee mobility policies and processes.

Further investigation highlights the findings that more than a third of HR professionals (35%) agree or strongly agree that their organizations are offering employees more personalized and tailored relocation benefits, and 33% say their relocation policies have been updated to accommodate employee wellbeing and mental health. One-third have updated relocation initiatives to facilitate greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) through greater flexibility. However, the plurality (37%) says that there has been no change in this area in the past 12 months.

Although it’s promising to learn that many organizations are keeping flexibility in mind when making updates to their relocation policies, further analysis was conducted to highlight what initiatives appear to be working and may be contributing to the success of these employee mobility programs. Companies that are proven leaders in relocation and mobility are:

• Nearly twice as likely to say relocation policies have been updated to accommodate employee well-being and mental health.
• Nearly twice as likely to say ROI is an effective way to assess the success of global mobility.
• More likely to update a variety of relocation initiatives to facilitate greater DE&I.
• More likely to say that mobility is seen as a positive opportunity.

“Whether we like it or not, the pandemic has definitely ushered in a new era of resilience,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “Companies have to be agile and flexible, especially when it comes to accommodating their employees and meeting their expectations, if they want business to thrive and not just survive.”

Download the full report which includes details on nine key takeaways to help employers review and update their relocation policies and priorities to ensure they can be more prepared and agile in uncertain times with optimal employee mobility policies and processes.


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About CapRelo
CapRelo is a full-service global relocation management company that manages more than 10,000 worldwide relocations and assignments annually for all sizes of companies – small to major multinationals alike. With 24 years of mobility expertise, we have established an extensive global footprint with presence in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Your purpose drives our focus and allows us to be uniquely positioned to help you both acquire and retain the best talent. Our vision is lived by our staff, our daily interactions with clients and industry colleagues and our commitment to the communities we serve. We are proud to support the relocation needs for living, working, thriving anywhere across a lifetime.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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Critical issues facing California’s HR professionals will be explored at HR West, taking place at the Oakland City Center Marriott, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, March 8 -9, 2022. HR.com, the largest network of human resources professionals committed to creating inspired and informed workforces, is offering a hybrid conference experience with both in-person and online options.

From a holistic examination of wellness at work strategies and initiatives to nurturing organizational culture and developing diversity, equity and inclusion, to the latest thinking in learning and development, employee experience, leadership, talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits as well as legal and compliance, HR practitioners will hear from leading HR professionals, commentators, and experts, while diving deeper into topics in a series of roundtable discussions.

Over 2 days and 9 different session tracks, attendees will hear from and engage with HR professionals from Siemans, DoorDash, Providence St. Joseph Health, mParticle, Technology Credit Union, Hummingbird Humanity, Qualigence, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Golden State Warriors, Salesforce, National Wellness Institute, Cisco, the 4A’s, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), among others.

“Today, HR professionals are facing workplace and workforce challenges on a scale they have never seen,” notes Debbie McGrath, CEO, HR.com. “We welcome the opportunity to reconnect with our west coast community, help them tackle these challenges, and find solutions that will propel them successfully into the future of work.”

Conference Sessions Include:
Re-emerging after a fully virtual year in the San Francisco Bay Area and continuing the 37-year annual conference gathering, HR West 2022 promises great opportunities to reconnect, innovate, and regenerate.

For a complete list of speakers and roundtables and to register, visit the HR West website.

About HR.com
At HR.com, we are committed to educating HR professionals and helping them build meaningful careers. When it comes to HR, we connect them with everything they need and almost 2 million HR pros agree! They rely on the HR.com community as the foremost, trusted resource for education, career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed ePublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation that guarantees passing SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as valuable HR tools, and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential.

The Virtual Care Pulse Survey was conducted to better understand how organizations are applying virtual healthcare and telehealth services to ensure workforce wellness

Two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care has become a standard healthcare option among today's companies. In fact, fully 93% of HR professionals said their organization offers access to virtual care, and about a third of them said their company had started to provide that care within the last two years.  

The free research infographic, Virtual Care 2021-22, displaying findings and insights for the Virtual Care Pulse Survey, is now available for download. HR.com's HR Research Institute and Summus Global conducted the study of HR professionals to investigate a range of virtual healthcare topics and provide guidance and recommendations to employers to help them improve their virtual care and telehealth offerings and features.

The study found that 88% of respondents have seen an increase in demand for such care since 2020. However, further investigation highlights the findings that delayed care became a major problem during the pandemic, especially when it involved the need for specialty care. The majority of HR professionals indicate that some or most employees or dependents have suffered negative impacts from delayed care due to COVID-19 in five key areas:

• Untreated chronic illness
• Untreated acute illness
• Increased medical costs
• Hospitalization due to lack of treatment
• Misdiagnosis

Further, seven critical areas were revealed where employees and dependents are most likely to require specialty care, including: infectious disease, cardiology, mental health, oncology, pediatrics, musculoskeletal conditions, and endocrinology and weight management.

“We have seen an exponential increase in the need for quality specialty care from employers across industries in the last few years,” said Julian Flannery, CEO and Co-founder of Summus Global. “These insights from leading HR executives across the US emphasize the criticality and demand for quality specialty care in a virtual setting for all employees.”

“Virtual care is here to stay and I’m confident that these kinds of important benefits will continue to evolve as we navigate our new work world,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “To avoid the risk of delayed treatments in specialty areas, employers will have to ensure their healthcare programs consider all areas of care and health concerns, and provide solutions that ensure access to high quality care.”

Download the informative research infographic with insights and recommendations to help employers review and update virtual healthcare programs and technology as they strive for optimal employee wellbeing.

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About Summus Global
Summus Global, the leading virtual specialist platform, empowers families by providing access to a network of 4,000+ top specialists across 50 leading hospitals — within days, from anywhere in the world. The Summus model sets a new standard for speed of access to high-quality medical expertise and drives industry-leading engagement with employers. Pioneering the future of corporate health benefits, Summus Global partners with companies across the country to create an elevated healthcare experience for their employees and to support better, cost-efficient outcomes across all health questions and stages of care.
 
About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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The new advisory board will provide valuable insights to help senior HR executives navigate employee coaching and mentorship programs for optimal workforce professional development now and in the future, especially as workplaces face new challenges.

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) executives, has announced their State of Coaching and Mentoring 2022 Advisory Board. Working closely with HR.com’s HR Research Institute (HRRI), the newly-appointed advisory board will collaborate to positively influence the HR industry’s thought leadership and best practices through primary research. This research delves into the state of employee coaching and mentoring today and the best practices needed for organizations to adapt to current business challenges posed by the pandemic.

The findings will be published in a major HR Research Institute study and will be further distilled into a two-page infographic. It will also be featured in the virtual event entitled “The State of Coaching and Mentoring” which is scheduled for March 30, 2022. The advisory board will be valuable in recommending presenters, session topics, and helping to make the event best-in-class for HR professionals in attendance.

The newly appointed State of Coaching and Mentoring Advisory Board, led by HR.com’s own Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Heidi Scott, as the advisory board facilitator and subject matter expert, includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Lakisha Brooks, CLO, Brooks Enterprise & Consultants
• Tim Cosby, CEO, Conversational Management
• Jenn Farrer, Senior VP of Coaching, Rewire
• Kristy McCann Flynn, Co-Founder & CEO, GoCoach
• Dr. Debbie Hedderly, Adjunct Professor for Gonzaga University, Roseman University, Toccoa Falls College, Coach, Author, & Speaker, Hedderly Consulting
• Denice Hinden, President, Managance Coaching
• Teela Jackson,  Vice President, HR Search Talent Connections
• Dr. Jim Kanichirayil, Global Director of New Business Development, Coaching Right Now
• Nancy Lewis, President, Progressive Techniques
• Ryan McCrea, VP, Manager of Talent Development, Commerce Bank
• Shawn Mintz, President, MentorCity
• Seena Mortazavi, CEO, Chronus
• Alexandra Stieglitz, VP Strategy, Skillsoft
• Heidi Scott, PhD, CLO, HR.com
• Dr. Carol Turner, CEO, International Coach Institute
• Kim B Wise, CEO, Mentor Resources

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including last year’s research report, 'The State of Coaching and Mentoring 2021.' This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/featuredresearch.


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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The new advisory board will provide valuable insights to help senior HR executives understand diversity, equity, and inclusion and guide systemic change in the workplace to improve DEI in organizations now and in the future.  

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) executives, has announced their Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2022 Advisory Board. Working closely with HR.com’s HR Research Institute (HRRI), the newly-appointed advisory board will collaborate to positively influence the HR industry’s thought leadership and best practices through primary research. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an area where HR continues to struggle despite the fact that workplaces all over the world are becoming more diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity, culture, and cognitive approaches to solving business problems.

The advisory board provides an opportunity for thought leaders to participate in discussions on this topic, share knowledge, and provide valuable insights that will guide research surveys and capture the pulse of the HR community. The board of experts will guide senior HR executives as they broaden and enrich their knowledge of ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations. This research delves into what today’s HR practitioners are saying and doing about DEI practices in their organization and how they can improve these initiatives in the future.

The findings will be published in a major HR Research Institute study and will be further distilled into a two-page infographic. It will also be featured in the virtual event entitled “The Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” which is scheduled for March 16, 2022. The advisory board will be valuable in recommending presenters, session topics, and helping to make the event best-in-class for HR professionals in attendance.

The newly appointed Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board will be led by HR.com’s own Talent Acquisition Community Leader, Matt Charney, as the advisory board facilitator and subject matter expert, and includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Nate Bennett, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition, Comerica Bank
• David Bernard, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, AssessFirst
• Karen Brown, CEO, Diversity & Inclusion Management Consulting, Bridge Arrow
• Katherine Catlos, Partner, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP
• Arthur Chan, VP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
• Maria Colacurcio, CEO, Syndio
• Simon Fenwick, Executive VP, Talent, Equity & Inclusion, 4As.org
• Margot Goodson, VP, Head of North America Diversity & Inclusion, SAP
• Effenus Henderson, President and CEO, HenderWorks, Inc.
• Linda Howard, Strategic Advisor and Speaker on Compliance/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Markita Jack, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Iterable
• Grace Mazar, Director of Marketing, Affirmity | Workforce Compliance & Diversity
• Pamela Pujo, Diversity Advocate, Affirmity
• DeRetta Rhodes, EVP, Chief People Capital Officer, Atlanta Braves
• Portia Kibble Smith, Director of DEI, Karat
• Zoe Ann Whitley, Manager, Diversity and Workforce Compliance, Affirmity
• Billie Wright, VP of People Operations, Nava

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including last year’s research report, The Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2021. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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The study, “The State of Employment Law and Compliance Issues 2021,” was conducted to investigate problem areas related to compliance and technology to help HR improve their compliance management initiatives.

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – Most human resources (HR) professionals (77%) say that their compliance-related programs are well-funded and proactive, but compliance still tends to be a time-consuming activity that can be improved in most companies.

The free research report, The State of HR Compliance 2021, is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study of HR practitioners to understand and investigate problem areas related to compliance and technology with the goal of helping employers improve their compliance management initiatives and prepare for the future of business.

Clearly there is work to do as only about one-fifth (22%) of respondents rank their organization at the top of the compliance maturity model (i.e., have clearly mapped out processes that are well understood by employees). Efficiency is also an issue, with 70% spending more than a quarter of the average workweek on regulatory and compliance issues.

Staying up to date with compliance issues and evolving laws and regulations is challenging for many HR departments.  Among the top barriers for keeping abreast of such changes are:

• technology failing to keep up with compliance changes
• lack of enough personnel to implement policy changes
• lack of in-house expertise

“With the work environment and employment regulations more unpredictable than ever before, HR professionals have their work cut out for them,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “Continuous and strong compliance processes are critical and effective automation might be one of the keys to success.”

Download the full report which includes details on eight key takeaways to help HR departments gain insights into how to be adaptable and informed on employment regulations to ensure effective compliance management initiatives.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT:      https://web.hr.com/dyog


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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The annual study, The State of HR Skills and Education, is conducted to understand and strategize professional development and HR training programs to guide human capital professionals with developing essential competencies.

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – Although HR professionals tend to be highly educated, they must engage in continuous learning in order to maintain and update their capabilities. Most (95%) HR professionals have at least some college, and 39% have a master’s degree or higher. What's more, 61% have some type of certification in HR management.

The free research report, The State of HR Skills and Education in 2021, is now available for download.  HR.com's Research Institute conducted the study to understand and strategize professional development and HR training programs to help human capital professionals develop essential HR competencies. In particular, this year’s study examines the changing requirements due to the pandemic.

Human capital management skills evolve and can go out of date quickly. Indeed, about half (52%) of HR professionals believe their current level of knowledge will be sufficient for only four years or less.

Organizations are most likely to suffer skills gaps in these areas of human resources:

• Analyzing HR data and metrics
• Utilizing change management
• Providing leadership in organizational activities

In addition, few HR professionals (less than a quarter) say they have expertise in important initiatives such as diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee wellness, risk management, and international and global relations.

“It’s critical right now for employers to develop their HR team for the future and be prepared for anything,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “The HR department, as the heart of any organization, will have to be more proactive and strategic with continuous upskilling and reskilling.”

Download the full report which includes details on ten key takeaways to help HR departments gain insights into how to strategize professional development and HR training programs to develop essential human resources skills and competencies for the future of HR.

DOWNLOAD RESEARCH REPORT:   https://web.hr.com/kuf8k


About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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The new HR Research Institute advisory board will guide valuable research related to human experience in the workplace. The accompanying virtual event will present the research and present webcasts on trends, best practices, and insights to educate HR Professionals.

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) professionals, has announced their Advisory Board for the “State of Human Experience 2022” to bring together thought leaders for collaboration, sharing knowledge, and providing valuable insights. Their expertise will help organizations navigate a range of issues related to the employee experience in today’s work environment through annual research and education of HR professionals.

Working closely with HR.com’s HR Research Institute (HRRI), the newly-appointed board of industry experts and thought leaders will counsel on the most impactful topics and key areas with how ever-changing human experience looks in today’s organizations and workforces. The resulting research study will provide a detailed snapshot of today’s human experience and where it’s headed in the near future, especially considering the pandemic’s effect on the work environment.

The research insights and findings will be published in a major report and will be further distilled into a two-page infographic. The results will also be featured at the complimentary virtual event, The State of Human Experience in the Workplace, scheduled for February 16-17, 2022. Free for interested HR professionals, this two-day event will include informative webcast sessions with experts and thought leaders, most of which qualify for certification learning credits.

The advisory board’s guidance will be invaluable in ensuring both the research and the virtual event are best-in-class for HR professionals in attendance, as well as addressing today’s top concerns.

The state of the industry research will closely examine several areas of human experience including:

• Indicators of today’s employee experience and the impact of those experiences on issues such as well-being, engagement, performance and retention
• The human experience and why some experts advocate examining such issues from the perspective of the “whole person,” seeing workers as fellow human beings and allowing us to consider the experiences of other stakeholders, such as customers, contractors, service providers and more
• The roles that various HR functions play in shaping the employee experience, from performance management to benefits programs to corporate culture and the company brand
• The HR and talent management initiatives that have the strongest impact on human experience

The newly appointed ‘State of Human Experience 2022’ Advisory Board is comprised of the following industry thought leaders:

• James Anderson, Co-Founder, Peachy Mondays
• Carolyn Beal, HXM Suite Lead, Solution Marketing, SAP SuccessFactors
• Juan Luis Betancourt, CEO, Humantelligence
• Theresa Harkins-Schulz, Senior Vice President- Customer Experience, Inspirus | Sodexo
• Scott Johnson, CEO, Motivisity
• Anne Maltese, Director of People Insights, Quantum Workplace
• Viktor Mirovic, Co-Founder & CEO, KeenCorp
• Cheryl Morrison Deutsch, President & Chief Experience Officer, Zillion Group
• Sam Stroman, VP Marketing, AwardCo
• Ewan Speirs, VP Marketing, WorkForce Software
• AJ Whalen, Director, Marketing & Partner Engagement, SpinifexIT
• Emily Wilson, Global Head of Product Marketing, Qualtrics
• David Yang, CEO & Co-Founder, Yva.ai

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” research reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including the first annual report on this topic, The State of Human Experience in the Workplace 2021: Improve talent management by gaining a better understanding of employee engagement, which was published February 2021.

Additional HR.com research reports and infographics, always free, can be downloaded anytime at hr.com/hrresearchinstitute


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At HR.com, we are committed to educating HR professionals and helping them build meaningful careers. When it comes to HR, we connect them with everything they need and almost 2 million HR pros agree! They rely on the HR.com community as the foremost, trusted resource for education, career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed ePublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation that guarantees passing SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as valuable HR tools, and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential.

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The California Excellence HR Awards return in 2022, as part of the HR West Conference, to bring special recognition to HR professionals and teams dealing with the unique employment laws and requirements in the state of California.

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) professionals, has announced the upcoming 2nd annual California HR Excellence Awards to continue recognizing companies and individuals across the entire spectrum of human resources and celebrating successes in human capital management, specifically initiatives in the state of California. Nominations are now open until Friday, January 28, 2022.

The awards program showcases an industry fostered by leadership, service, innovation, support, and principle, all of which have continuously driven the industry forward. Winners will be acknowledged and awarded at the 2nd annual California HR Excellence Awards ceremony taking place at HR West on March 8-9, 2022 both in-person in Oakland and virtually.

Award winners will receive free conference passes and exposure to HR.com’s online community of almost two million HR practitioners through a variety of channels and promotions. There are a total of fifteen award categories to choose from this year. They include:
Three Individual Categories:

1. HR Strategist of the Year – celebrating the most effective HR strategist who analyzed the business and HR need, created and deployed an effective strategy with buy-in across the business.
2. HR Leader of the Year – recognizing the most inspirational and effective HR leaders.
3. Emerging HR Leader of the Year (under 40) – honoring the high-potential rising stars of HR - those who’ve achieved something extraordinary and who are responsible for an impactful initiative or transformation.

Twelve Corporate Categories:

1. Most Effective Employee Communication – celebrating the best of communication, how your organization has improved the effectiveness of communication with employees.
2. Most Impactful Employee Engagement Initiative – honoring organizations for the inspiring and effective ways they have increased employee engagement.
3. Total Rewards Structure/Strategy – recognizing the best rewards programs that contribute to attracting and retaining top talent.
4. Best Culture Initiative – highlighting the most effective ways organizations have shaped and curated their culture.
5. Best Diversity and Inclusion Initiative – celebrating initiatives that have delivered truly impactful gains in diversity, inclusion and equity.
6. Best Learning and Development Programs – recognizing programs that have effectively developed skills for the workforce.
7. Best Overall Recruiting Strategy – highlighting the most effective strategies for attracting, assessing, screening and selecting a diverse and talented workforce.
8. Best Employment Branding Initiatives – celebrating the most powerful approaches to creating, distilling and disseminating an authentic and effective employer brand.
9. Best Performance Management Initiatives – recognizing the performance management approaches that deliver high engagement and productivity.
10. Best Wellness Program – highlighting the wellbeing programs that have really moved the dial on your people’s wellbeing, whether physically, mentally, financially, spiritually, or holistically.
11. Best Technology Innovation Implementation – recognizing the organizations that have successfully rolled out a new technology solution, achieving widespread adoption and the business benefits of a smooth implementation.
12. Best Covid-19 Employee Support Initiative (NEW) – celebrating the creative and innovative ways that organizations have responded to the impact of the pandemic on their people - supporting them to be their best selves despite the challenges they collectively face.

Submit Nomination and View Awards Details:  https://web.hr.com/owae


About HR.com
At HR.com, we are committed to educating HR professionals and helping them build meaningful careers. When it comes to HR, we connect them with everything they need and almost 2 million HR pros agree! They rely on the HR.com community as the foremost, trusted resource for education, career development, networking, and compliance. Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed ePublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation that guarantees passing SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as valuable HR tools, and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential.

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The recent study, "How Employees Learn in the Workplace," revealed that just 20% of HR professionals strongly agree that their organization has a successful learning culture, and only 37% say their culture definitely supports their organization's learning strategy. These findings help explain why learning and development (L&D) often fails to achieve its goals.

The free research report, How Employees Learn 2021, is now available for download. HR.com's HR Research Institute conducted the study of 328 HR professionals to examine how organizational learning and culture initiatives support one another to help learning teams succeed.

Most respondents (78%) say their organizations use some form of learning technology. However, further investigation reveals that one of the key areas of weakness is that most learning management systems fail to facilitate the sharing of learning among employees. This is despite the fact that two-thirds believe that the ability to interact with other knowledgeable employees can enable employees to become successful at work (67%).

Compared to organizations with weak learning culture, those with strong learning cultures are:

• More than 5X more likely to say they definitely have a learning strategy
• About 5X more likely to make learning engaging and effective
• More than 4X as likely to say that information flows freely up and down their organizations
• 2X as likely to say their systems facilitate the sharing of learning among employees
• Nearly 2X as likely to say they have a collaborative approach to learning

“It’s crazy that culture and learning are so often at odds in today’s organizations,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “Culture and learning should be aligned, as should learning technologies. If sharing information is part of the culture, then the learning technologies should make sharing easy among employees.”

Steve Dineen, Founder & President at Knowledge and Learning Platform, Fuse, added: "This research highlights that learning success requires a complementary blend of culture and modern technology that supports learning every day. Key to this is enabling employees to access learning in the flow of work while also reintroducing the humanisation of learning in a digital context."

Download the full report which includes details on six key takeaways to help HR departments gain insights into how to put their learning and development program on the right path to success.

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About Fuse
Fuse is the learning and knowledge platform that sparks active engagement and ignites people performance. It is used by more than 120 enterprises around the world - including Vodafone, Panasonic, Scandic, Avon, Mazda and BAe - and connects people with the knowledge and expertise they need to acquire new skills and achieve high performance at work.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 monthly HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365 (just in case you can’t get enough HR).  Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

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