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Rising Team closes $8M funding round with plans to deepen AI investment

HR Brew

Rising Team, a maker of team development software, announced an $8 million Series A funding round on June 6. The company said the funding will go in part toward incorporating AI technology into the platform, including the launch of an AI-powered leadership coach in the coming months.

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5 Survey Software Tools To Assess Employee Engagement

Hppy

Employee engagement has been steadily declining. In 2021, the US experienced its first recorded downturn in a decade—from 36 percent in 2020 to 34 percent. Minimizing active disengagement means encouraging positive employee engagement for proactiveness, consistency, and adaptability.

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Boese: 3 HR technologies that can help employers struggling to hire

HRExecutive

As I have said before, every organization operates inside a distinct labor market and only by understanding the overall economy and relevant labor markets, both macro and micro, can one make informed decisions and plan a smart talent strategy. Job losses starting in spring 2020 were concentrated among the lowest earners.

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9 Terrific Ways To Increase Employee Engagement For Small Businesses In 2022

Vantage Circle

Over the past few decades, employee engagement has taken center stage by becoming a top priority for global organizations. But what often goes unnoticed (and unsaid) is how impactful employee engagement can be for small companies that are looking to retain their human capital, especially in this economy.

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On-site, fully remote, or hybrid? 3 things you must consider before deciding.

Business Management Daily

employers plan to require employees to work on-site once covid-19-related restrictions completely lift, according to a new survey by the Robert Half staffing firm. Far fewer—16%—will allow employees to follow a hybrid schedule, where they can divide time between the office and another location. Top-rated HRIS solutions.

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What’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

HRExecutive

million in January 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Slightly more than half of the respondents worry about retaining key talent, with the next most common concern being developing leaders and succession planning, followed by improving the employee experience, and driving innovation and helping teams work together.

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The Future of Remote Work: Strategies for Maintaining Employee Engagement and Productivity

Hppy

The challenge now lies in adapting to this new normal, ensuring that employee engagement and productivity remain high in a virtual environment. Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik Embracing Technology for Seamless Collaboration One of the key factors in maintaining productivity in a remote setting is the use of technology.