Recent Posts by Albert Qian

Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) are beginning the new decade with a treasure trove of opportunity, from one of the hottest job markets on record to a variety of emerging technologies that promise to complement how companies run their global human resources organization.   Or as John Beaman, CHRO at Adventist Health put it, “There’s never been a better time.” To understand what’s truly top of mind, we spoke to several CHROs about their priorities for the year ahead....

A new year and decade bring new predictions and anticipation, along with questions for the future of work. With the streamers cleaned up and the calendars finally changed, it’s time to get to work and explore how we can make work more human.  Last year, the arrival of emerging technologies, challenge of cloud adoption, and existence of a multi-generational workforce dominated the conversations at conferences and the press. While advancements have been made, numerous challenges...

GDPR challenges remain salient for technology leaders as they continue to collect data from customers in Europe, while businesses in California are navigating the new California Consumer Privacy Act. Alongside security compliance, leaders must focus on the finer details of how they manage consumer information or face the prospect of steep fines and litigation.  At the very core of security and compliance are design, a topic that Stuart Felsteadm and Ben Lidell. Both...

Late December means a new year is upon us. While the future is filled with hope and innovation, it’s also important to look back at what resonated in 2019.  Without further ado, we present our top 10 blogs of the past year: 10. How to Create a Successful Talent Development Plan Workers change jobs more frequently than ever in today’s fast-paced world, requiring companies to develop talent development plans alongside their succession programs. Discover the key players in creating...

Give Your Employees a Positive Work Experience Author and humorist Mark Twain once said that if you “find a job that you enjoy doing, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” It’s no secret that he was referring to the importance of the engaged employee.  Much has been made about employee engagement, defined as the amount of passion workers have for their jobs and commitment to their organizations. This is for good reason, as highly engaged teams contribute 21% more to...

You’ve implemented Oracle HCM Cloud in your organization. Recruiters and HR professionals alike are reporting an increase in efficiency and employees seem happier with an improved user experience. Happy, you sit back in your desk, as your promotion is virtually guaranteed. Your work after all, is done, right?  Wrong.  While implementation and adoption are a lion’s share of achieving digital transformation, companies must constantly keep up in order to stay competitive. To...

Accomplish More with Oracle Performance Management Cloud We feel it in our bones at this time of year. ‘Tis better to give than to receive, and what HR department wouldn’t want to give the business higher-performing employees? Getting the best out of workers involves much more than annual performance reviews. It includes setting goals and ensuring that the necessary skills are accessible via learning and training programs.  Providing meaningful guidance is also important....

Reward Your Employees with Oracle Benefits Cloud Data shows that employees are attracted to companies that provide positive experiences, and by extension, good benefits. Throw in one of the best job markets in several generations and companies will do what they can to lure talent, even going beyond typical benefits such as affordable healthcare to guaranteed paid time off. Today’s unique benefits are an indicator of what workers want, influenced by both lifestyle and financial...

Millennials and Generation Z are now nearly half of U.S. population, which presents recruitment challenges for banks and insurance firms. With recruiting, onboarding, and talent management best practices changing alongside new generational demands and digital transformation, financial services leadership must adjust or face dimmer hiring prospects.  Despite doom and gloom, there is guidance in this time of transition. I sat down with David Villaseca, Global Director...