Employers find testing employees more trouble than it’s worth
Dogged by issues of cost — diagnostic tests start at around $100 each — access, logistics and employee privacy, tests aren’t part of most back-to-work plans.
Data and information management
IBM, the silent job cutter, stokes worker anxiety and speculation
In the IBM information void, workers are anxiously speculating about the scope of the restructuring. Several impacted employees said they asked their managers how many other colleagues lost their jobs and were told they didn’t have access to that information.
What companies need to disclose on coronavirus infections
Sharing information about infection rates is generally up to the company's discretion.
Are you finally thankful for your IT person now?
As millions of employees make the transition from well-maintained office equipment to jury-rigged kitchen table setups, information technology departments have been called upon to keep companies online and connected.
In times of crisis, organizing end-of-life documents with a workplace benefit
Everplans is a platform that helps employees create, store and securely share important documents that they or their families may need access to in the future.
Bosses panic-buy spy software to keep tabs on remote workers
With so many people working remotely because of the coronavirus, surveillance software is flying off the virtual shelves.
Benefits Think Using carve-outs to get the most of your self-funded health plan
The benefits of carve-outs are in their ability to offer better options for managing cost and benefits offered by experienced vendors to meet the specific needs of your benefit programs.
Tim Hayden
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think AI and machine learning will dominate the CIO agenda this year
Now more than ever, organizations realize that to manage their unprecedented data growth, a solid data strategy must be front and center for them to survive and thrive.
Benefits Think Organizations get more focused on the application of disruptive technologies
It is an exciting time for IT. But also an exceptionally unsettled one, as rapid evolution is the norm and change that will shape a business's destiny is coming from all directions.
Benefits Think 3 top ways data analytics will impact business strategies in 2020
Data analytics will become more embedded in day-to-day processes specifically to provide analytics and AI insights within the flow of business.
Benefits Think Everyday tech — even printers — needs cybersecurity protection
Best-in-class IT management and cybersecurity protection means RIAs must also focus on their base layer — the tech stack.
Wes Stillman
RightSize Solutions
Data-related jobs will be the most sought-after IT roles in next 3 years
The fastest growing job roles will be data scientist, machine learning design/development/engineer and data engineer.
Google under fire for its efforts to access health records
Tech giant Google continues to face criticism for the company’s reported efforts to obtain the health records of millions of Americans without their awareness or consent.
Better data management practices a top goal for many organizations in 2020
Organizations have made it a high priority to better manage their data and keep it secure. And in 2020, many will be spending more on IT to meet these goals.
5 tech trends for better C-suite onboarding
Executive search leader John Hodge identifies key opportunities where organizations can make a significant difference building sustainable teams that drive lasting success.
Benefits Think 5 trends that will impact AI, analytics and data governance in 2020
Heading into the New Year, many enterprises are looking at how AI and data analytics can drive their digital transformation journeys.
Sanjay Srivastava
Genpact
Employers should ‘double down’ on tech and benefits data analytics. Most still aren’t
Access to data and tech tools are the biggest setbacks for companies wanting to mine data for employee insights.
Tech, AI-software transforms workplace driven by more personalization, collaboration
Payroll company ADP predicts the 2020 workplace trends that will be influenced by new technologies.
Employee input seen as key to success with digital transformation
Decision makers highlight the ability to interact and collaborate across departments as the most valuable capability to help organizations successfully execute internal digital initiatives.
How technology will shape the future of benefits: Lightning Round with EBRI executive Paul Fronstin
Advancements in AI and data are influencing how employers invest in healthcare benefits.
