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⚖️ HR Trend Spotlight: Gender Pay Discrimination Case
A gender pay discrimination claim against Peninsula, a well-known HR firm, will move forward in Ireland. The Workplace Relations Commission rejected Peninsula’s application to dismiss the complaint, stating the allegations deserve a full hearing. The case, involving an internal HR executive, has caught attention due to the company's role in offering HR compliance services to others. Read more.
🎧 HR Insights
University of Hawai‘i alumna Shannon Lum’s journey shows how a strong HR foundation can lead to impactful change. Now a talent strategy leader at Workday, Lum emphasizes the value of collaboration, mentoring, and data-backed decision-making in HR. Her approach balances business needs with empathy, focusing on both employee engagement and performance metrics.
💡 HR Tips & Tricks
Tip of the Day: Clear your computer cache every Friday afternoon. It improves speed, reduces browser crashes, and helps protect your privacy—setting you up for a clean start on Monday.
Trick of the Day: Create a QR code that links to your digital business card and add it to your laptop cover. It’s a quick, contactless way to share your info during networking events.
🧾 HR Case Files - Handling Burnouts With Analytics
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center needed to address staffing shortages and improve the employee experience. Leadership turned to UKG's workforce intelligence tools to uncover patterns in labor allocation, workload, and shift demands. The goal was to use real-time data to align staffing levels with patient needs while reducing burnout.
Key Takeaways
Workforce data can reveal pain points in real time.
Scheduling adjustments based on analytics improve both care and morale.
HR visibility into labor trends supports better retention strategies.
🧰 HR Toolbox
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Resource of the Day
Farm safety is improving thanks to HR tools tailored to agriculture. People in Paddocks, an initiative out of Australia, shows how digital recordkeeping, training programs, and incident tracking are helping farmers better manage risk. This approach combines practical on-site safety measures with structured documentation.
Event of the Day
SHRM has partnered with the Ghana Civil and Local Government Staff Association (GCHRA) to host a new HR-focused event series in Africa, from August 13-16. The goal is to elevate HR capabilities across the continent by offering tools, certification guidance, and leadership training.
For event details and registration, visit the website.
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