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Newsletter #23 June 26, 2018 |
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Data Breach and Employee Negligence
A recent report released by document destruction company Shred-It indicates that the incidence of data breach among American companies continues to escalate, and employee negligence is the largest component of the problems. Shred-It’s 2018 State of the Industry Report states that 32 percent of U.S. corporations in their tracking survey reported data security incidents, up 10% from 2017.
84% of corporations and half of smaller businesses believe that employee negligence is their biggest information security risk. Employers also believe that the risk of data breach increases when employees work remotely. The stats bear out the concern. 69% of incidents reported by large corporations were due in some part to employee error, accidental loss, or deliberate sabotage.
At the same time, U.S. businesses may not be adequately training their employees. 89 percent of large company execs report that there are policies in place, but 18 percent question whether their employees are aware of the policies. 78 percent report that they train on information security policies and procedures at least once a year.
There's more to this story in the News section of the GEA website . . .
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| Preparing for PHR or SPHR?
As an HR professional, obtaining a PHR certification is an important career goal. If you’re planning for the PHR or SPHR exams, you’ll want to attend GEA’s Certification Training Series, starting July 31 in Macon. The six session course will focus directly on the topics in the certification exams. You’ll be well-prepared to take the tests at the end of the course.
More information and online registration are available on the GEA website.
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| | | ADP Report: Q1 Wage Growth at 3 Percent
Wage growth is accelerating, according to the first quarter 2018 Workforce Vitality Report from ADP Research Institute. Annualized growth is nearing 3 percent, up from 2.1 percent in Q1 2017. The average national wage is now at $27.36. Employment growth has moderated to a 1.8 percent annual rate in a tight job market. The job turnover rate, now at 62.7% has increased by 2.5% since last year, with abundant opportunity for employees to shift jobs or careers.
According to the report, employers are placing renewed emphasis on workforce retention as the difficulty of hiring and recruiting qualified applicants has increased. Wage growth for younger applicants is up 5 percent from 2017, as companies compete for applicants who are entering the labor force.
In the South, the 2.5 percent wage growth is slightly lower than the national average, but job turnover rates are higher at 67 percent. By sector, employment growth is strongest in the Resources and Mining, Education and Healthcare, and Leisure and Hospitality industries. Turnover is currently running 93.4% in the Leisure and Hospitality sector, 30 percent higher than the average for other industries.
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| | | Leadership Series Returning for Fall 2018
GEA and Humphries Consulting, Inc. are pleased to announce that the popular Leadership Training Series will repeat this fall, beginning on August 15 in Macon. The Leadership series is a five-day, multi-module training course for supervisors, lead people, and team leaders. Course modules are designed both to provide basic leadership skills to those new to supervisory roles and to provide an opportunity for seasoned leaders to improve their skills and strategies.
Workshops will be held monthly through December. Participants are encouraged to attend all of the sessions, but experienced supervisors may wish to choose the sessions that are most valuable for them. Complete information about the Leadership Series and online registration are available on the GEA website.
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