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 »
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 »
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 »
It started with the Great Resignation, then the Great Unretirement, and now with an uncertain economic future, it is hard to predict who will comprise tomorrow’s workforce. One thing is sure, however, that the focus and time invested in how workers over fifty are treated during this turbulent work environment will reap benefits for future
Global Ageism Weakens the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow Read More »
Consistent with our overall focus on data in this issue of Workforce Solutions Review, we wanted to offer a perspective on the current state of artificial intelligence. The initial impression I held as I started to conduct research and consult knowledgeable people in this field was that this review would be filled with the promise
AI – Panacea or Peril? Read More »
Welcome to the Spring Issue of Workforce Solutions Review. And what better welcome to Spring/Summer than doing something new by leading with The Back Story by Katherine Jones. Regular readers are used to opening from the back to read the latest and greatest by Katherine, but given all the changes we are heralding, it seemed
Spring 2022 Workforce Solutions Review Overview Read More »
The past few months reflect a continued wait-and-see approach that we are all taking towards the economy, politics, COVID-19 and what 2021 holds for business, technology and the workforce in general. At its best, we are encouraged by impressive labor numbers and signs of economic recovery as business slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels. At worst,
Preparing for the New Way of Working Read More »
Best of Breed or Unified Solution? You Decide! There are times when the opportunity is just too good to pass and jumping in on one of the favorite topics of workforce technologists everywhere is definitely one of those can’t miss discussions. The topic has been a significant discussion of debate for at least four decades
Best of Breed or Unified Solution? You Decide! Read More »
Normal. It is a word that does not always carry with it a positive connotation. Even less common is the belief that normal would be something of aspiration. Welcome to 2020 and the impact of COVID-19. In this quarter’s issue of Workforce Solutions Review you will read many references to “normal”. The new normal, a
From the Editor – by Dan VanDer Hey Read More »
