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How to Use Disruption as an Opportunity for Change

In general, most people are resistant to change. However, one thing great leaders do is use the disruption for change. The COVID-19 pandemic is a perfect example. We can point to dozens of examples of companies, organizations, and the service industry who capitalized on this disturbance to address the needs of their customers and even gained new customers in the process by creating products and services to address these requirements.

Top HR Trends to Watch in 2021

As we finish up a year full of unpredictability and enter a year full of possibilities, we turn our attention to trends that are developing in the HR industry. Much of what began being emphasized in previous years will continue to be front and center in 2021. Although some of the top trends are coronavirus-related, others have to do with enhancing the workplace. 

Are We STILL in a Baby Boomer Retirement Crisis?

Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, should be enjoying or heading into retirement right now. They worked hard for decades and should be reaping the benefits. However, a significant number of older adults are not prepared for retirement. Insufficient financial resources and uncertainty about job security are areas of substantial concern. Factors such as the 2008 recession, chronic low-interest rates, stock market losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, and lack of planning all contributed to the problem. As a result, older adults are working longer to support themselves because they have few other options.