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Newsletter #33 September 04, 2018 |
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| Cyborg recruiters?
With the rapid technological transformation of the talent acquisition process, a new report from Randstad Sourceright speculates that the next generation of recruiters might be cyborg. It sounds like science fiction, but automated processes are altering the recruiting experience for both candidates and the HR and recruiting professionals who hire them.
Ranstad's Q3 Report surveys 800 C-Suite and human capital leaders to gauge the current impact of automation and to indicate coming trends. Automated workflow and analytics tools are becoming more prevalent, and adoption of database and screening technologies has now reached the 50% penetration threshold among larger companies. |
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| | At the same time, the report indicates that HR professionals are taking a circumspect approach to the brave new world of technology, balancing the efficiencies of automation with the value of human touch. They believe that human interaction remains necessary to establish direct connections with potential employees.
For more information, including top priorities for automation among U.S. recruiters and executives, read an abstract of the report in the news section of the GEA website.
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| | | The Value of Executive Coaching
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
You’ve heard that truism before. It’s often misquoted as Albert Einstein’s “theory of stupidity,” but there’s no evidence that the great scientist ever uttered the words. Yet, the definition certainly describes a rut that can trap anyone in a management or leadership role.
Leadership development is an increasingly important challenge for many organizations. Providing emerging leaders with a fresh operating framework is frequently needed to accelerate their progress (or get them out of the rut). Executive Coaching is designed with these purposes in mind and many U.S. businesses rely on accomplished coaches to enhance their leadership development capabilities.
Executive coaches work one-on-one to identify problem areas and continually improve managers’ skills, performance, and productivity. Effective coaching can impact the way leaders view themselves and others, how they respond, and the quality of relationships they create. A key component of succession planning, positive coaching can literally change the trajectory for up-and-coming leaders and established execs.
GEA provides exceptional Executive Coaching services to help our community members develop the next generation of leadership for their companies. Click the button below to find out more.
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| | | Is arbitration a good fit for your company?
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Thinking about arbitration? According to Constangy, Brooks, Prophete, and Smith attorney, William Hammel, there are pros and cons.
The recent Supreme Court decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis – approving the use of class or collective waivers in arbitration agreements – was undoubtedly a victory for employers.
With a waiver, the employee gives up his or her right to pursue claims against the employer on a class or collective basis. This means that when an employee brings a claim, there will be no obligation to notify other potential claimants. The waivers eliminate an “easy” mechanism for more employees to become plaintiffs themselves — either by default in the case of an “opt out” class action, or by “opting in” to a collective action.
The result could be a substantial reduction in the number of employees who assert claims, a reduction in the damages to which the employer is exposed, and a reduction in the significant costs and defense fees usually associated with defending class and collective actions.
The “catch” is that mandatory waivers have been approved only in the context of arbitration. That can have drawbacks for some employers. The ability to avoid a jury trial may justify the cost of defending multiple separate claims in arbitration, but it's critical for employers to accurately quantify their risks and exposure. A careful cost/benefit analysis can determine whether arbitration makes sense.
Read more about the advantages and drawbacks of arbitration in a new article in the GEA blog. |
| | | | Session II of GEA's popular Leadership Training Series for Supervisors and Team Leads continues on September 19 in Macon. Topics for the next session include transitioning from peer to lead, staying organized, coaching, and managing conflict. The workshop series provides excellent "basic training" for new supervisors and an opportunity for veteran team leaders to sharpen their skills. Workshops continue through December.
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