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👐 Retaining the Personal Touch in Recruitment

October 16, 2024

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👉🏾🤖 HR Trend Spotlight: Blaming AI to Escape Workplace Consequences

A recent Reddit post brought attention to a case where an employee managed to avoid severe workplace consequences by blaming artificial intelligence. The user, going by FaithlessnessGold226, was confronted by their company's HR department after audio clips surfaced, allegedly capturing them uttering racial slurs. Instead of owning up to the situation, they claimed the audio was manipulated by AI. 

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🎧 HR Insights - Retaining the Personal Touch

In this HR Works podcast episode, LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP, HR Consultant & Keynote Speaker, and Jacob Pruis, Director of Compliance at Bcforward discuss how HR leaders can talk to potential employees during the hiring process. This conversation is highly important given the big role that AI is playing in talent identification and recruitment. These guests emphasize retaining the human touch throughout the process.    

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Tackling large goals can be overwhelming, but breaking them down into smaller, more manageable milestones can help you stay motivated and on track. Setting achievable mini-goals allows you to see progress along the way, which is a great morale booster, especially for long-term projects.

Trick of the Day:  Schedule specific hours in your day as "quiet hours" where you turn off notifications, avoid meetings, and focus on deep work. This helps boost productivity and allows you to tackle complex tasks without constant interruptions. 

🧾 HR Case Files: AMC Entertainment's Payroll Analytics Transformation

AMC Entertainment revamped its HR and payroll analytics systems to improve decision-making and streamline operations. The company faced challenges with disparate systems and data inefficiencies, which impacted payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction. To resolve this, AMC implemented an integrated HR and payroll analytics solution, providing real-time insights into payroll data, employee attendance, and workforce management.

Key Takeaways

  • Integrated payroll analytics systems improve accuracy and reduce administrative costs.

  • Real-time data provides valuable insights for better workforce management.

  • Aligning payroll systems with HR goals leads to higher employee satisfaction.

🧰 HR Toolbox

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Resource of the Day 

A study by the Institute for Employment Studies explores how employers can support healthy lifestyles among young adults in the workplace. It identifies the importance of creating a culture that promotes physical health, mental well-being, and healthy habits. The research suggests that providing resources such as wellness programs, fitness incentives, and mental health support can help young employees adopt and maintain healthier lifestyles, leading to better overall engagement and productivity at work. 

Event of the Day

HR Week Global 2024 is set to take place from 25-29 November. This virtual event is a platform for HR professionals to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the industry. The event will cover key topics such as leadership, employee experience, diversity and inclusion, and HR technology.  

For conference details and registration, visit the website.

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