In the wake of such changes, a new paid sick leave trend just might be emerging—paid family leave. Not to be outdone, in April 2015, the city of San Francisco, California, adopted an ordinance that will require private employers to fund family bonding leave, effective on January 1, 2017. Is This a Trend? The post Paid Family Leave: The New Trend? MORE

If anyone has a crystal ball into the trends that will shape and redefine how HR leaders approach their work, it’s Josh Bersin, Principal at Bersin by Deloitte. One of Bersin’s nine trends for 2017 is what he calls the “ The Continuing Explosion and Evolution of the Learning Market. ”. They are also looking for solutions that align with how today’s employee works. MORE

Newly released 2017 Salary Guides from Robert Half show that national average starting salaries for U.S. “To remain competitive, especially in the technology and finance fields, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of salary trends for specific roles in your area and move quickly when making offers. Compensation occupations Robert Half Salary Guides trends MORE

are proposed to start in 2017. legislation on whether workers can be classified as contractors or employees changes constantly, and the trend has been to classify more workers as employees. No business is immune to risk, especially when it comes to its workforce. People can be unpredictable — their behavior can change in an instant. Well, in this case: HR! on December 1, 2016. MORE

trillion in 2017 with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. Here are 4 surprising trends powered by the Internet of Things that may make you reconsider. 1. Once proposed as a virtual representation of identifiable pieces of information from the Internet, the Internet of Things (IoT) is taking on an entirely new life of its own. trillion in 2012 to $7.3 What about your business? MORE

For hardware manufacturers, the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel could come in 2017, when the company expects shipments to level off and begin to increase again. If IDC is correct, manufacturers will see business pick up again in 2017. Job Hunting Hardware Hewlett-Packard Layoffs Lenovo Microsoft PCs TrendsThat decline will be a steep 8.7 MORE

According to IDC, 80% of the CIO’s time will be focused on analytics, cybersecurity and creating new revenue streams through digital services by 2017. CIO Industry Trends PSACIOs and IT directors of technology companies have it tough. As essential advisors to the enterprise, they are tasked with reducing complexity and cost of systems while at the same time delivering business value. MORE

My guess is that this trend will continue in 2016 and then when the new regulations are published in late 2016 (which is the beginning of FY 2017) we will see an even bigger spike in lawsuits as companies make changes and make employees aware that may have been classified wrong from the beginning. You need to prepare to avoid the damage of a Wage & Hour lawsuit. Up in 2015. MORE

While goals seemed to be trending at Goal Summit (imagine that!), Don Sull’s (MIT researcher and professor) presentation offered a fresh perspective on how to use goals to align your team on a strategy and actually execute on it. Keep your eyes on our blog in the coming months, as we roll out longer digests of the content from each speaker. We can’t wait until next year! goalsummit. MORE

One in five IT positions filled by staffing firm Michael Page is for the tech trends big data, cloud computing, or the Internet of Things. Over the past five years, one-fifth of about 600 IT vacancies staffed by Michael Page has been for jobs in these trend areas. Academy Cube aims to have 2,000 e-learning courses on its platform by 2017 to meet the demands of a growing market. MORE

In recent releases of the PayScale Index , we’ve noticed some continuous trends. But one promising trend that we see creeping up is the consistent increase in HR wages. “Human Resource Jobs” is included in the index as a job category, which enables us to pinpoint the rising trend in pay for HR professionals. Sadly, oil and gas jobs keep tanking (get it?). MORE

Then, the anonymized, aggregated data will be provided back to customers as useful metrics and trends representative of our collective customer community. We intend to deliver the benchmarking service in the second half of calendar year 2017. During today’s Workday Rising Executive Keynote, Workday leaders unveiled plans to deliver Data-as-a-Service (DaaS). They explained how the time is right to deliver a service that extends the analytical power of Workday in an innovative new way—and most importantly, our customers have been asking us for this service. MORE

economy and compensation budget planning.  So as we collectively begin the annual ritual of compensation budgeting, let’s start with a quick analysis of the projected economic climate for 2017. Economic Outlook for 2017. percent in 2017, as measured by the change from the fourth quarter of the previous year. percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. The U.S. ” 2. MORE

By the end of 2017, two-thirds of the CEOs of global 2000 enterprises will have digital transformation at the center of their corporate strategy. By 2017, over 50% of organizations’ IT spending will be for third-platform technologies (cloud, mobile, social business, and Big Data analytics), solutions, and services, rising to over 60% by 2020. one percent today), providing U.S. MORE

According to Gartner’s recent Big Data Trends for Business Intelligence , by 2017 more than 30% of enterprise access to broadly based Big Data will be via intermediary data broker services, serving context to business decisions. This—often unstructured—data could be about social behavior, environmental influences, and government or market trends, to name a few. Excuse me? MORE

decided that later this year (or early 2017), after the completion of 2 other Camps (locations and dates to be released soon) I am going to dive into this data and see if any trends emerge. So I’m not really “The Rock”, a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson, but the phrase is a little bit appropriate. didn’t run a SocialHRCamp  in Toronto, in 2015. We shall see. MORE

Just like planning any other marketing activities, you need to consider various factors including the latest marketing trends, technologies and data you have when developing your lead-generation strategy. Are there any other important statistics or trends we’ve forgotten to cover here? It is expected that by 2017, the number of emails sent daily will reach approximately 297 billion. ( The Wonder of Tech ). Mobile apps play a significant role in content marketing, according to 83% of B2B marketers. ( e-Strategy Trends ). Website, search, and email marketing. MORE

In fact, IDC predicts that two-thirds of Global 2000 enterprises will put digital transformation at the center of their corporate strategy by the end of 2017. Business Networks Digital Economy Hyperconnectivity Internet of Things business growth digital business digital transformation economic trendsTightening of the U.S. monetary system. Europe’s struggle with the refugee crisis and rising debt. Financial instability in China. Global political instability. For anyone reading these headlines, 2016 is gearing up to be anything but boring and predictable. MORE

Staples’ annual survey on workplace trends seeks to determine what makes employees want to stay, and what makes them want to leave. First, the Department of Labor raised the exemption threshold for overtime, which means many employees currently salaried will be eligible for overtime pay come 2017. These issues are stressing them out. . In addition, it can be plain frustrating. MORE

According to the recent report  IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Customer Experience and Digital Commerce 2016 Predictions , IDC foresees three trends that will change the customer journey and their perceptions of the brands they consider and choose. Trend 1: “Buy” buttons will lead third-generation digital commerce. How to capitalize on this trend now: IDC recommends businesses to get ahead of the customer by combining transactional systems, social communities, and commerce data for insight. Trend 2: 60% of companies with a CX strategy will appoint a CX executive. MORE

HR Technology in 2017: Disruption Ahead – Josh Bersin. This week we publish our HR Technology Disruptions for 2017, and I expect to see some radical changes in the year ahead. HotInHR - HR Technologies: Worth Watching Now + 2017 Disruption Insights #HRTechConf #HRTech Click To Tweet. Trending Topics. Trending topics from the last week impact the stories this week. The post #HotInHR – HR Technologies: Worth Watching Now + 2017 Disruption Insights appeared first on HRmarketer. View Our Weekly Recap Of HR Deals. View Recent News. Read more. MORE

Enterprise business applications and workforce apps are a growing trend, especially when it comes to managing a mobile workforce. Gartner predicts that 50% of employers will require employees to supply their own device for work by 2017. A Definition of Workforce Apps. Workforce Apps for Mobile Workforce Management. Types of Workforce Apps. MORE

But the biggest change of all is the rise of contingent workers – including freelancers, long-term contractors, and short-term temporary staff – who are expected to comprise 45% of the global workforce by 2017. To read more about the trend driving HR transformation, download your free copy of the Global Human Capital Trends 2016 report. The high-impact HR operating model. MORE

Because retailers are rushing me to December, I thought it was a good time to check in on a few of those classic trend predictions articles that start popping as we enter a new year. This trend has staying power, as many companies will reap the benefits from creating a development-focused culture in their workplaces. We don’t expect to see this on many more trends’ lists – it’s quickly becoming the norm. The last trend I’ll cover here is around employee rewards, featured in SHRM’s blog post, 2016 Predictions For Employee Engagement & Recognition. MORE

We’ll be sharing more details about the mobile app in 2017 – stay tuned! HR tech trends worth noting. Here are three trends that surfaced at this year’s HR Tech Conference worth noting: 1. The annual HR Technology Conference (affectionately referred to by its attendees as HR Tech) is one of the most interesting trade conferences we attend each year. Why feedback is a gift. MORE

Google and Uber have made no secret about their interest in autonomous vehicles, which may eventually translate into full-fledged lines of business; and Tesla plans on releasing a mass-market electric vehicle sometime in 2017. Apple plans on building and shipping an electric car by 2019, according to unnamed sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal. What does all this mean for tech pros? MORE

We’re over halfway through 2016 and as with every year, which means in the coming months the trends of 2017 will begin taking over our streams. We’ve been known to make a few of our own in the past. Here are our 5 predictions about the hiring process we believe your applicants will expect you to consider. Candidate Experience MORE

They have introduced the “ SilkRoad Talent Talk Podcast ,” which identifies and discusses current trends in HR technology and the most pressing issues facing organizations. As I’m working on my 2017 goals, I thought it would be valuable to document the tips I’ve learned over the years. It’s very easy to allow a shiny new trend to distract us. Get buy-in from management. MORE

By 2017, more than 50% of analytics implementations will be driven by use cases that include event data streams generated from instrumented machines, applications, and/or individuals. However, this trend is not just an opportunity for manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers. Consider the widespread acceptance of the telephone, for example. For Facebook, it was 3.5 years. MORE

This blog is part of a 2016 Trends Series. Click here  for my HR Tech 2016 Trends. . mentioned in my HR Tech Trends piece the market is booming. History shows that for the last 75 years, when the market is good, the economy maintains during an election year , which is why I’m betting on this bull market continuing into at least 2017. 2016 Recruiting vs. HR Trends. This year when it comes to talking about HR trends, I’ve chosen to divide them up into four separate areas: HR and Recruiting Technology . Human Resources. Recruiting . Leadership . MORE

By the end of 2017, two-thirds of the CEOs of global 2000 enterprises will have digital transformation at the center of their corporate strategy. By 2017, over 50% of organizations’ IT spending will be for third-platform technologies (cloud, mobile, social business, and Big Data analytics), solutions, and services, rising to over 60% by 2020. one percent today), providing U.S. MORE

Good candidates are highly in demand with many experts predicting that this market is expected to dip any time soon possibly into 2017. Financial Reserve Board expects this trend to continue into 2017, with experts predicting that unemployment rates could continue to drop. Whatever Check out part 1 to learn more about the Perfect Job Posting Series by clicking here. MORE

The last quarter for the calendar year is coming up, which means preparations for 2017 are now underway. Steve Boese , conference Co-Chair and industry thought leader, cited five major themes and trends he saw emerging from the conference agenda: Making Sense of HR and People Data. HR News & Trends HR TechEngaging and Retaining Talent. Succeeding with Modern HR Technology. MORE

Vermont Governor, Peter Shumlin, signed the legislation on May 3, 2016; however, this legislation does not become effective until July 1, 2017. Hiring Process Workforce Management applicant tracking system background checks culture hiring tips HR trendsAs the movement to eliminate potential employment barriers for individuals with a criminal record continues, Vermont is the newest state to pass legislation to “Ban the Box” in the early stages of the application process for public and private sector employment. Upcoming “Ban the Box” Legislation. ExactHire Clients. MORE

San Francisco is frequently ahead of the nation in employee protections, and a new proposal for paid parental leave is no exception to that trend. The law would apply to businesses with 50 or more employees beginning January 1, 2017; 35 or more employees beginning July 2017; and 20 or more employees beginning January 1, 2018. The Board will meet again to vote on final language. MORE

The city of San Mateo raises the local minimum wage beginning January 1, 2017. Last week, the City of San Mateo adopted a minimum wage ordinance which requires annual increases beginning January 1, 2017. Local minimum wage ordinance are part of a growing statewide trend. January 1, 2017. San Mateo’s adopted minimum wage schedule is: Year. 12.00. January 1, 2018. 13.50. MORE

The aPHR pilot exam will be administered in May, and registration opened in April for the first full testing period which will take place November 2016 – January 2017. And, given the trend being driven by the Internet of Things, users are demanding a more immediate and simplified way to access the most complex of needs. hope you enjoy! Exactly as we suspected. MORE

Assuming all goes as planned, the first report will be due 9/30/2017, using data from any pay period between July and September of 2017. This proposed reporting is huge because it makes visible any differences in pay trends. The objective is for employers to provide data that could then be used to search for patterns of discrimination, or to support existing discrimination claims. MORE

The recent midterm elections not only brought about a change in the balance of power in Congress it also continued a trend that has been developing. This is the trend of increasing minimum wages in state laws. On January 1, 2016 it will go to $8.00 and then in 2017 to $8.50. The Trend. The trend is moving in that direction. Will the Federal level be next? History. MORE

It’s practically impossible to try and cover everything that will change in California for both 2016 and 2017. This bill sets the hourly minimum wage at $10.50 in 2017, $11 in 2018, and then $1 increases every year until it reaches $15 in 2022. Keep an eye on your local regulations—some of these wage increases take effect midyear (July 1, 2017), while some are even earlier. MORE

Medical cannabis patient numbers are on the rise and full legalization is coming in 2017. The contingent workforce – shared economy aside, there is a trend towards a freelance economy where people will join companies on a more short-term, contractual basis. Alison McMahon is a Certified Human Resource Professional, educator, consultant and entrepreneur.  Alison: Weed + Work. MORE

Manufacturers have to cope with two overlapping trends: the variety of products is constantly increasing and has more than doubled in the past 15 years, and, in parallel, product lifecycles have gotten about 25% shorter. According to a study by a Roland Berger (see chart), product complexity has increased dramatically in the past 15 years. The threats and potentials of digitization. MORE

Yet there’s an opportunity for HR leaders to experiment with modern trends—the way information is consumed in today’s world. Marketplace research, workplace trends, and industry thought leader predictions all point to more changes ahead in the employee communications landscape—and they all support the use of multimedia in enterprise communications. That’s social, mobile, and video. MORE