Recent Posts by Albert Qian

April showers bring May HR success, so the adage goes. Whether you’re getting ready to re-hire workers again or want to see what new solutions Oracle is releasing, we’ve got you covered and are ready to support your next steps—all from the comfort of your own home office.  Here are featured events for this month.  FEATURED EVENT: Work Made Human: Innovation for the New Workplace Concentrating on employee needs—whether skill acquisition, an inclusive environment, or a...

Time moves quickly and we are almost a full quarter into the new year. No matter what your goals are for the month, quarter, or year ahead, Oracle Cloud HCM is here to guide you with engaging, interactive, and insightful events that will help you build an effective strategy to guide you through the pandemic and beyond.  Here are our featured events for March.  Featured Event: Experience Productivity Within Seconds | March 11, April 13, May 8 Learn how you can enhance employee...

With contribution from Rami Riachy, Principal HCM Cloud Solution Engineer Once the COVID-19 pandemic passes, many of us will return to a different office setup governed by workforce health regulations and best practices. These may include rules that we already follow, including social distancing, handwashing, and temperature checks. For smaller companies, adjusting to the new normal requires following processes developed during the pandemic. Larger organizations with multiple...

February is Black History Month, an annual observance originating in the United States honoring key events and people in the history of the African Diaspora. With the tensions from racial unrest in the past year gaining greater media awareness, commemorating the month has gained additional importance, especially as HR leaders explore increasing diversity in the workplace while challenging existing biases.  The current data on Black professionals in the workplace is sobering....

The global pandemic has elevated the mental health crisis, as highlighted in the Fall release of our volume one 2020 AI@Work Report. Previously only discussed in private, conversations about stress and anxiety have now found a wider audience, especially as workers balance their professional and personal lives while everyone navigates workplace safety and return-to-work challenges.  We’ve learned that mental health challenges do not discriminate, as stress, anxiety, and...

It’s already February and the year is moving quickly. Capitalize on the momentum and join us for upcoming virtual events, whether you’re developing a diversity and inclusion strategy, addressing ongoing mental health challenges, or continuing to explore a move to the cloud.  Here are some featured events for February:  Featured Event: PeopleSoft and Cloud Applications Webinar Series—How Are Integrations Between Third-Party Vendors and Agencies Handled in Oracle Cloud HCM?...

Welcome to 2021! We hope you had a refreshing and relaxing holiday season. The new year brings challenges old and new and we are here to help you navigate what lies ahead, from managing health and safety to re-skilling your workforce as the business landscape changes.  Here’s what we’re planning this month:  Featured: PeopleSoft and Cloud Applications Webinar Series: What You Can Get With Oracle Cloud HCM That You Cannot Get With PeopleSoft | January 14 PeopleSoft HCM has over...

While 2020 may have concluded, its challenges persist as HR leaders continue to navigate the new normal of the business world that includes managing the pandemic, re-hiring previously furloughed and laid-off workers, and positioning their workforce for the skills necessary to remain competitive. These priorities were clearly reflected in our top 10 list of the most viewed blogs, where remote work topics showed up five times, followed by steps that HR leaders could take to...

Thanksgiving looks a little different for all of us this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many of us are traveling to grandma’s house as we’ve always done, we’ll also be socially distanced at the dinner table, likely in an outdoor setting, and using copious amounts of hand sanitizer to make sure everyone stays healthy.  The Thanksgiving holiday is particularly special because we get to express our appreciation for the monumental efforts and accomplishments our customers...