This Month in HR: March Recap

No company wants its employees to moonlight somewhere as an additional job.

So, what do you do as an HR pro or manager when you discover that your colleague has demanding side hustles, or worse, is working two full-time jobs?

Today’s This Month in HR comes overflowing with HR wisdom, tools, and studies to make you an even better professional. Without further ado, here are the best 10 resources to give you a solid footing this April. Ready?

Let’s unwrap.

Benefits that Pay for Themselves, Working Multiple Full-time Jobs, and More

?? Real-life analysis shows that childcare benefits pay for themselves

Boston Consulting Group and Moms First - a working parent advocacy group - discovered that childcare benefits are a surefire way to increase employee productivity and retain working parents in any organization. Those aren’t the only benefits outlined in the analysis, see all the other ways childcare benefits pay for themselves here.

???HR Dilemma: Can someone work two full-time jobs??

If there is any chance your employees are working two full-time jobs or could have demanding side hustles, then you need to read this resource. It’ll give you handy tips to navigate the situation, protect your company, and still care for your employees.

?? HiBob’s study shows more men feel confident in their work performance than women

What secrets will a room full of 2000 women (54%) and men (46%) reveal about pay equity, promotion, paid time off, work performance, and work from home? The insights shared are strategic, see everything here.

?? How to know which AI tool is best suited for specific tasks

Experimenting with AI can show you what categories of tasks you should use different programs for to get the best results. Check out this experiment that Shaulyn did with ChatGPT and Gemini for a professional headshot.

??? Are companies ready to embrace the 32-hour workweek??

With a large chunk of the workforce being millennials and Gen Zs who place a weightier significance on mental health and work-life balance, some members of the US Senate subcommittee argue it is time we changed the traditional 40-hour workweek that’s been in play since 1940. Not everyone agrees though, read all about it here.

Podcasts: How to Engage Gen Z, Empathy-led Bereavement Policies, and More

?? How to engage Gen Z’s in the workplace

Many employers cringe at the mention of Gen Z and wonder if the generation can ‘give’ what it is supposed to give. But with studies showing that Gen Z will form 30% of the workforce by 2030, you need to get the hang of engaging them and maximizing their potential or risk a higher turnover rate. Watch this to learn effective ways to engage them.?

?? How to create empathetic workplace bereavement policies

The workplace bereavement policy is one key area to win with empathy. Listen to Erika Sinner and Sarah Morgan discuss insights on how to help employees navigate grief.?

??? How to use data and analytics to help humans work better with AI

This podcast episode is for HR pros building an AI strategy. Listen to learn how to empower humans to use AI better for stronger organizational prosperity and growth.

?Webinars: Overcoming Fear of AI, SHRM Conference, and More

?? How to overcome the fear of AI and align AI with human values

As AI-driven solutions become more commonplace daily, HR needs to be in the lead of addressing concerns about job security and understanding how AI can complement rather than replace human capabilities. Learn how to help your team overcome the fear of AI here.

?? SHRM Talent Expo Conference

If you’re up for attending a paid conference to network with industry leaders, and gain the tools needed to build an adaptable, thriving workforce, check out the SHRM Talent Expo Conference. Everything from the pricing to what to expect is here.

Resource: World Happiness Report

?? World Happiness Report

There’s a lot that the happiness indices of your country and its different age groups can tell you about structuring work and increasing job satisfaction. Read the world happiness report here.

I’ll end this resource list with a bonus for you.?

The average age of the employee is now 33. This new crop of employees has different expectations and approaches to work. They “see every corporate mistake in real-time, and expect their bosses to earn their respect, otherwise, they’ll “quietly quit” or start moonlighting on the side”, says Josh Bersin. Read how to build a dynamic workforce that caters to the evolved needs of the labor market.

If you want to work with an HRMS that’s built to enable you to handle the diverse needs of your workforce, check out Lanteria. You can use the free demo option here to get an inside glimpse of its benefits for your company without making any financial commitment.

Have a beautiful April!

From,

Andrew Swiler, CEO of Lanteria