From 2015 to 2019, the cloud-based HR systems market is projected to grow by 10 percent. More and more  Human capital management professionals have their heads in the clouds, and that’s a great thing for core processes and for culture! Employers are adopting cloud-based SaaS faster than expected. Another 26 percent had plans to make the move within the next three years. MORE

Earlier this year, research firm Gartner predicted that 90 percent of large companies would hire a CDO by 2019. A few years back, a Chief Data Officer (CDO) was a (relatively) rare creature within an organization. That’s changing, however. Any organization that wrestles with a large amount of data potentially needs to consider hiring one. Data Big Data Chief Data Officer Data Tools MORE

31, 2019, giving businesses an ongoing tax incentive to hire certain groups that face barriers to employment, such as veterans, food stamp recipients and teenagers on summer break. President Obama has extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) through Dec. The WOTC income tax credit benefits both employers and employees, and helps boost the nation's economic growth MORE

While automation might not take all the jobs, he added, it will certainly eliminate a wide range of everyday duties associated with those jobs: “Our analysis suggests that, by 2019, 25 [percent] of all job tasks will be offloaded to software robots, physical robots, or customer self-service automation.” Forrester analyst J.P. Other analysts are less optimistic. Artificial Intel. MORE

The target date for delivery of this project was set as 2019, so it is rather surprising – and indeed encouraging – that swift progress on delivery of same is already evident.  Despite the political turmoil of the last few months it appears that Whitehall and Westminster are still pressing ahead with some of the items of government business announced prior to the EU referendum. This week the Treasury announced that a prototype of the service will be ready by March 2017.  For the full Treasury announcement on this topic please follow this link. Best regards. Steve. MORE

Cal/OSHA will begin the rule making process in 2017 to submit a proposed rule to the Cal/OSHA Standards Board by January 1, 2019. Cal/OSHA will begin the rule making process in 2017. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed a bill directing Cal/OSHA to adopt a regulation to prevent heat illness for indoor workers. Since 2006, outdoor workplaces have been regulated to prevent heat illness. MORE

As the enterprise wearables market is expected to reach 18Bn by 2019, current HR applications vary from stress management and monitoring to productivity and employee management. Welcome to another weekly round-up of the most shared and talked-about articles from the world of HR! relatable article on the benefits and potential dangers of technology in the workplace, namely wearables. MORE

The enterprise wearables market is expected to reach 18Bn by 2019, visibly impacting the human resources department. I am amazed sometimes by how technology is impacting the world we live in. For example, SpaceX being so successful in reusing spaceships may not have a great impact today, but it does change the way we look at the future, and what we understand by science fiction. Wearables. MORE

million per year by 2019. Is 3-D printing dead? John Brandon, a contributing editor to Inc., certainly thinks the format is dying. In a new article , he breaks down the reasons why 3-D printing (in his opinion) is on life support, ranging from pricing to a lack of potential applications. Brandon isn’t the only one drafting 3-D printing’s obituary. The post Is 3-D Printing Dying? MORE

workforce will be contingent workers by 2019. The digital economy is steadily revolutionizing every aspect of our lives. We all sense it – how we live, play, and work will never be the same again. In the past, enterprise software used to be about making existing work more efficient. Now, the opportunity for software is to transform and reimagine how we do everything. Click to tweet. MORE

Another study conducted by MBO partners found that today there are approximately 30 million independent workers and that by 2019 this number will grow to 40 million’ – These studies reveal the story of ‘Future of work’ These independent workers, freelancers and contingent The post Future of Work – Independent Workers appeared first on Your HR Buddy !! ‘According to Intuit by 2020 40% of American Workers will be freelancers. MORE

This means the minimum wage rate in Emeryville may be nearly $16 an hour by 2019 – one of the highest rates in the country. Emeryville Adopts Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Sick Leave. On June 2, the City Council of the City of Emeryville passed its Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinance. According to information received from the city’s Economic Development and Housing Division Community Development Department, the new wage and paid sick leave provisions go into effect on July 1, 2015 and the city will begin enforcement on July 2, 2015. The city agreed to study this issue further. MORE

Beginning in 2019, the local minimum wage will be tied to the Consumer Price Index and adjust as necessary based on cost of living. Make sure you are aware of any local minimum wage or paid sick leave ordinances! Yesterday, San Diego voters approved the Earned Sick Leave Minimum Wage Ordinance that the city passed in 2014. San Diego Paid Sick Leave Plan. Los Angeles Minimum Wage. Posting. MORE

billion by 2019, according to  research from Frost and Sullivan , whether they actually will remains a big question on everyone’s lips. As words like ‘cloud’ and ‘mobility’ are tossed around the tech industry, it becomes harder for businesses to properly realise what they can get from these offerings. It’s a Date. Breakfast Panel Debate. Who’s Deliberating. How to Get Involved. MORE

McFerran – who will replace outgoing member Nancy Schiffer – will remain a member of the Board until December 16, 2019. By Ilyse Wolens Schuman. The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nomination of Lauren McFerran to serve as a member of the National Labor Relations Board. The final tally was 54-40 along party lines. The President unexpectedly withdrew her nomination on Nov. more…). MORE

The WOTC Program was recently reauthorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 and the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (Public Law No: 114-113) with a retroactive effective date of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019. Yes, tax season is in full swing, but there is still time for companies to recover some significant tax savings for 2015. all new hires. MORE

Two years ago, when President Obama gave his State of the Union address, he challenged employers and educators to double the number of apprenticeships offered by 2019. They listened. The U.S. This trend benefits both employees and employers. For employers, “apprenticeship is a proven strategy for recruiting, training, and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce. Read more. MORE

July 1, 2019 — $14.25/hour. The City of Santa Monica has approved a minimum wage increase beginning July 1, 2016, for employers with 26 or more employees and phasing in smaller employers beginning 2017. The approved increases for employers with 26 or more employees are as follows: July 1, 2016 — $10.50/hour. July 1, 2017 — $12.00/hour. July 1, 2018 — $13.25/hour. July 1, 2020 — $15.00/hour. MORE

billion by 2019, so the question is, exactly how will it get there? The cloud is a buzz word on everybody’s lips at the moment and many see it as a new and exciting opportunity for field service management. According to research by Frost and Sullivan the field service industry is set to be worth $3.52 It’s a Date. Breakfast Panel Debate. Who’s Deliberating. How to Get Involved. MORE

This credit applies to eligible employers that began hire of a student worker at minimum wage between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2019. Tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2016, and before January 1, 2019. Who is Eligible? Employers Eligible. Student Employee Requirements. Corporations. Employed by an eligible employer in New York State. Sole Proprietors. Partnerships. MORE

2019: $11.75/hour. Minimum wage in Sacramento would increase to $12.50/hour by 2020. Last week, the Sacramento City Counci l passed a local minimum wage ordinance with the first increase scheduled for January 1, 2017. The proposed ordinance is not final until 30 days after it was passed to allow for a referendum period. 2018:  $11/hour. 2020:  $12.50/hour. Not a member? MORE

revenues from the Internet of Things (IoT) will hit $357 billion in 2019. Analyst firm IDC thinks that U.S. The IoT industry will reach that massive figure thanks to an aggressive compound annual growth rate of 16.1 percent over the next three years. Those companies must not only figure out how to invest the right amount of money in IoT-related projects, but also staff up appropriately. MORE

Apple plans on building and shipping an electric car by 2019, according to unnamed sources speaking to The Wall Street Journal. Apple executives have reportedly met with government officials about regulations, and begun ramping up a 1,800-member team to build the vehicle. While the car will be electric, the first generation will not be “fully autonomous,” the newspaper’s sources added. MORE

As referenced earlier, by 2019, mobile devices will capture more daily online time than all other devices combined. Written by: June Farmer and Kautul Mehta. During their downtime, your workforce enjoys the ease of Netflix streaming, the recommendations of Amazon, and the anytime/anywhere access to media they get from YouTube. Despite organizations spending up to $164.2 MORE

Beginning in 2019 and every year thereafter, the information must be submitted by March 2. Beginning in 2019 and every year thereafter, the information must be submitted by March 2. New and very restrictive regulations go into effect on August 1, 2016. If you have ever worked at a manufacturing firm or a construction company you understand the importance of having a safe workplace. MORE

The class of 2019 has just started college, and by the time they graduate, we will be edging up on the tail end of the millennial generation. Behind them is Generation Z, who received a healthy spread of breathless coverage in the New York Times this past week (don’t get me started), and unbelievably, there’s already discussion about the yet-to-be-born Generation Alpha (can we not?). Whining aside, these articles paint a picture of digital natives, whose sphere of influence is hidden from previous generations in the mobile environments of Snapchat and Vine. Millennials Technology HR MORE

billion in 2015, on its way to an estimated $201 billion by 2019. As the app economy grows, so too does the need for powerful apps capable of handling “industrial-sized” data. That’s led many app shops—not to mention companies themselves—to build apps with very specific industry uses. These platforms are often known as either industrial or enterprise apps. Security. Breaking In. Design. MORE

The new  Field Service Management Market – Global Forecasts to 2019  report from research firm MarketsandMarkets estimates the Global FSM will jump from $1.58 billion by 2019. That means the next few years will definitely be interesting and that the industry in 2019 may look nothing like it does today. That’s how business operations ideally should be. Lack of awareness. MORE

Overtime pay for agricultural employees, beginning in 2019. Heat illness rules for indoor workplaces by 2019. 20 of 24 job killer bills stopped this legislative session. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has now signed or vetoed employment-related legislation passed by the California Legislature in 2016. This year, the governor’s deadline for signing bills was September 30. Not a member? MORE

Multiple journalists have suggested that Apple is indeed hard at work on an electric car, which could ship by 2019. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is known as an outspoken type. It’s rare, though, for him to take swipes at other tech companies, much less one that aligns with his own commitment to luxurious aesthetics. They have hired people we’ve fired. MORE

Current scuttlebutt suggests the project has the internal codename “Titan.” In mid-September, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was looking at 2019 as a target ship date for a first-generation vehicle. Those advances also speak to the increasing sophistication of the automobile-tech field, particularly when it comes to self-driving vehicles. Artificial Intel. MORE

Beginning on January 1, 2019, the minimum wage will be tied to the Consumer Price Index and adjust as necessary based on the cost of living. San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance is now in effect. Voters approved San Diego’s Earned Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Ordinance on June 7, 2016, but the effective date was delayed until the election results were certified. MORE

billion by 2019. Whether you're in a stockroom, a fast food chain or even a bank, it's not uncommon today to encounter robots doing jobs that humans once did. In fact, tech research firm Business Intelligence  estimates  that the market for corporate and consumer robots will grow to $1.5 While this development is exciting, it also drives the debate of whether or not intelligent machinery will challenge the role of human workers MORE

Between 2014 and 2019 total online sales is expected to grow by 82%, which will take the Internet’s share of retail sales to more than 18% in 2019 (Source: Mintel, 2014). The problem with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. Lily Tomlin. There is no single definition of what design thinking is, but most people who use design thinking would probably agree that a design-centric mode of thinking is distinct from a critical mode of thinking as an analytic process. And who wouldn’t want this in their organization? Arguably, only companies competing in the rat race. MORE

January 1, 2019. 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. San Mateo’s adopted minimum wage schedule is: Year. January 1, 2017. 12.00. January 1, 2018. 13.50. MORE

Kurt Schrader of Oregon — put forth the Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act (OREA), which eases the pain of the new OT regs by phasing in the increase in the minimum exempt wage level between now and 2019. December 1, 2019 — the full $47,476 ($913 per week). If you were hoping that proposed legislation to phase in the new overtime rules over a three-year period would affect them going into effect next Dec. 1, you’re likely to be disappointed.  . Recently, three House Democrats — led by Rep. December 1, 2017 — $39,780 ($765 per week). Why not? MORE

Gartner recently named 3D printing as one of the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2016 – expecting it to yield a compound annual growth rate of 64.1% for enterprise 3D-printed shipments through 2019. However, some of us are wondering why this advancement is creating such buzz. Could it be the promise of product customization? Digitalization is the core of this development. Regulation. MORE

Under SB 3’s structure, California is going to surpass the federal FLSA exempt salary minimums again in 2019, says Siegel. It’s practically impossible to try and cover everything that will change in California for both 2016 and 2017. So many midyear and other upcoming changes make it a difficult year. Because it’s California, of course! Jonathan A. Siegel, partner at Jackson Lewis P.C., MORE

The Sloan Center of Aging and Work at Boston College projects that by 2019, 25 percent of the workforce will be 55 or older. The workforce at most businesses today consists of representative of three different generations, from baby boomers to millennials. Each generation has distinctive traits and needs, but among these differences there is one common factor. percent to 16.1 percent. link]. MORE

Nearly 3/4 of the world’s mobile data traffic will be video by 2019, and mobile video will increase 13-fold between 2014 and 2019. Innovate how you engage your employees with new technology, social media, & video. The way information is consumed today has changed. Then why should it be any different when communicating with your workforce? Making a Case for Multimedia Messaging. MORE