#RedBranchWeekly: HR Investments Worth Considering Before 2018

Regardless on your stance in the “Christmas Now or Thanksgiving First” debate, we’re halfway through November so 2018 is near. Sorry, HR teams. We know you’re just trying to survive open enrollment and ACA reporting, but a new year is upon us. It’s time to start updating strategies and considering better HR investments. We know just how hard it can be to think about those things when you’re still wading through end of the year deliverables. We’re bringing you some advice for survival from our partners at ClearCompany, CyberGrants, Talent Tech Labs and WCN. With their help, your HR team will be thriving!

ClearCompany: Open Enrollment – Here’s What to do Next

Is open enrollment a complete disaster or going smoothly? Pretty soon you can celebrate the end of the madness, but that doesn’t mean you table it for the next 10 months. This article includes a list of small things you can do throughout the year to making the next open enrollment period easier than ever. Better yet, the tips can even help you manage employee performance too. Check it out here!

CyberGrants: How to Make #GivingTuesday Last All Year Long

#GivingTuesday is a great event that calls together organizations all over the globe. For one day, everyone is focused on helping their community with donations and volunteering. While those 24 hours have an amazing positive effect, it’s the work that’s done over the year that can make it lasting. This post will fill you in on some timeless giving ideas. Give it a read!

TTL:  Connecting with Investors to Propel Technical Innovation

HR investments aren’t all about supporting your team. The technology you use on a daily basis is crucial to hitting goals and keeping employees engaged. Everyday, new HR tech enters the market, hoping to help you manage your company better. If you’ve ever wondered what kind of qualifiers investors look for when considering a new investment, you will like this. It’s an inside look at just that. And while you’re there, you should check out the Talent Tech Labs Ecosystem for the latest on new HR investments and tech. See it all here!

WCN: 6 Unforgettable Data Driven Recruiting Stats

Did you know 71% of companies believe people analytics is a high priority for their organization? If you’ve never considered data in your HR investments before, you are falling behind. Talent analytics can help you hire better and manage smarter. WCN’s video is short, but is packed full of the recruiting statistics you need to see before brushing off big data. Watch it now!

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