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A Recognition Moment: An Interview with Jacqueline Scafidi of Zurich

Achievers

I’ve always had an interest in the study and behavior of people. Since 2002, Zurich has celebrated their lives by presenting the KAMP Leadership Award to deserving employee leaders. Below, she answers a series of questions, providing advice for fellow HR professionals and sharing her personal story.

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Filling a Skills Gap in Manufacturing

ExactHire

This explains why from 2002-2008 production increased while employment levels decreased. According to a 2015 study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute , 70% of manufacturing executives reported shortages of workers with adequate technology, computer, and technical training skills.

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An Organization That Is Serious About Lessons Learned:The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

Conversation Matters

This tragedy triggered the interagency TriData Firefighter Safety Awareness Study that recommended a permanent “lessons learned” program be established for wildland firefighters. The website notes, “The LLC is particularly important at this time when a large cohort of senior wildland fire managers are retiring within the next 4-5 years.

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Employee Relationships is a Serious Employer Responsibility

HR Digest

By emphasizing well-being and a holistic approach to work, the company has become a frequently cited case study of quality employee relations in HRM. A Garter study indicated that employee experience was a top priority for 47 percent of HR leaders and it is important for us to explore why. What is Employee Relations?

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8 of the Most Common Investing Mistakes

Thrive Global

When it comes to retirement investing, serious missteps can cost you. Reviewing these common mistakes below will likely help guide you toward a more financially secure retirement. This presents a huge problem because in a study conducted by Gary P. Even worse, the bigger mistakes are the ones you don’t even see!

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How Our Best Furry Friends Help Us Heal From Stress And Burnout

Thrive Global

Numerous studies show that animal-assisted therapy reduces pain and anxiety among patients with cancer, heart disease and PTSD. According to one study of four million people worldwide, dog ownership was as effective as medication, lowering the risk of dying early by 24%. The use of pet therapy in mental health isn’t new.

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Don’t Let Your Data or Participants Get Lost in Space

HR Daily Advisor

Department of Labor (DOL) has been studying the issue of cybersecurity for benefit plans for some time. They should consider extending that process to retirement plans. Make sure your retirement plan management priorities for 2017 include a cybersecurity risk assessment. The EBSA Advisory Council to the U.S. Lost Participants.