Reflecting on 2023, Workforce Solutions Review has dealt with politics, global conflict, the economy, and workforce destabilization, all of which have been dominant themes this year. Our thoughtful and timely articles also introduced more than 30 new authors to WSR! This last 2023 issue follows this trend, with most of our contributing authors being first-time […]
4th Quarter 2023 Letter from the Editor Read More »
There’s a rumor going around. It’s true! One of our customers asked me recently whether I was going to retire. Another said she thought I already had! While I prefer to use the term “redirecting,” I will leave Visier in August 2023. I’m 78, and while age should never be a reason to leave the
Lexy’s Learnings from Fifty Years in the Tech Industry Read More »
Employers have complained loudly about the inability to find and hire qualified talent for many years. The challenge and noise increased further during the pandemic and the ensuing ‘Great Resignation’ that started during the pandemic. The total number of open positions in the US has remained above 10.0 million for more than two years, nearly
Seven Recruiting Mistakes Companies Make and How to Get Them Right Read More »
In February of 2022, the U.S. achieved an all-time high of 5 million more job openings than unemployed people. 1 The data suggest a better time to find a job has never existed. Still, those conditions have also contributed to a significant volume of resignations and job instability. In the first few months of 2023,
Is it me, or is it ChatGPT? Read More »
Imagine that you are a Vice President of HR at a large services organization, you just completed a quarterly virtual all-hands meeting with your extended department, and you followed up with a lengthy e-mail, a portion of which went like this: Thanks, all, for attending today’s quarterly meeting. As we discussed, we have several new
The Application of AI to HCM: Benefits … and Warning Signs? Read More »
The best software fades into the background, and you don’t even notice It’s there.”1 We’re a long way off, especially with business software. Consumer Grade Apps In the enterprise software realm, we aspire to be like “Consumer Grade Apps,” which are applications used by regular people every day. Consumer apps have come a long way
How Technology Can Help The User Experience Read More »
The debate about the future of work, and its social and organizational implications is now a constant drumbeat. For years now, economic research and future forecasts have debated questions such as how many regular full-time jobs will be done by non-employees, and how many jobs will replace humans with automation. Many organization leaders acknowledge these
The Future of Work: Can You Answer These Strategic Questions? Read More »
Making sound decisions about Human Resources technology is a daunting task. First, there is a plethora of options in every functional area. Second, the variations between the various vendor solutions require significant review based on well-meaning vendor efforts to differentiate their offering and legitimate variance in what each vendor provides. Third, the investment in any
Who Are You Going to Call? How to Make Good Decisions on HR Technology Read More »
Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “To understand is to know what to do.”1 What is “workplace experience,” and why should anyone care? The following is a simple example that helps deconstruct the definition of workplace experience: Scenario 1: It is a hot and humid Tuesday morning in July. You walk into the building after an
HR’s Opportunity to Shape Workplace Experience through WorkTech Read More »
