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How leaders and workforces approach AI today is vital to optimizing opportunities and evaluating risks. https://bit.ly/4bHtR8l Jaymin Kim discusses the importance of initiating efforts to address AI in your organization. #Technology #AI #Risks #HR

There are now more elderly people than children, but people are still getting a lot of things wrong about #aging and work. https://on.ft.com/460lC65 Learn the difference between the perception of older workers and the reality in Financial Times, via Theodora Lau. #career

The business consequences of poor #MentalHealth can be significant, including sickness absence, #disability claims, direct medical claims, poor morale and #EmployeeEngagement, and colleague irritability or inability to cope at work. https://bit.ly/4bGKz7F Uncover insights about #healthcare gaps and how your organization can best support its people. #health

Life sciences firms are under pressure to attract and retain top talent, foster innovation, and ensure sustainable growth. https://bit.ly/4f4xyHV A new blog considers how HR can be a critical enabler of this growth and help to create a more agile workforce by blending the human and digital. #HumanResources #FutureofWork #talent

With US dollar cash rates currently around 5%, our endowments and foundations clients have been questioning whether it is worth considering an allocation to cash and short-term treasuries. Our US CIO Olaolu Aganga explored why questions on asset allocation decisions are rarely answered with a simple “yes” or “no”. Find out more Q&As in a full video featuring some of our CIOs: https://bit.ly/461FXI6 #investing #endowments

Are you harnessing the full potential of benefits to drive organizational success? https://bit.ly/4cDwkls Learn how a care-first approach to benefits can transform your organization and create a workplace where employees thrive. #Health #Healthcare #Benefits #Wellbeing

There is no “right” way to invest in an asset class. Depending on the investor and the sector they are allocating to, in some cases it will make sense to build out in-house capabilities, while in others outsourcing to external managers will be the sensible choice. What matters is that investors begin by ascertaining the extent to which an asset class sits within their sphere of competence. By first making this assessment, they will be better equipped to determine the best path forward for their portfolio. Hear more from the discussion Rich Nuzum had with Niall O’Sullivan: https://bit.ly/3S5oDMO #investing #markets #investments

How will pay transparency and pay equity impact total rewards? https://bit.ly/4dhzjA7 On our latest podcast, Sean MacHale joins Lea Lonsted, Tauseef Rahman and Gord Frost to explore the changing regulatory landscape and how employers can reevaluate pay. #FutureofWork #HR #podcast #HumanResources

Your #career, like your life, shrinks or expands in proportion to your courage. https://bit.ly/3Y0iK72 Here are three strategies to help you refocus your efforts from seeking confidence to taking decisive action with courage, in Harvard Business Review. #FutureofWork

Rapid advancements in technology and societal shifts are reshaping workforce culture and expectations. Is your organization aligning its rewards to meet the changing needs of a diverse and modern workforce? https://bit.ly/3WlGXUr Register now to join our upcoming conference in Budapest, where you can connect and network with other global professionals looking to stay ahead of emerging trends in HR and benefits and develop total rewards programs that are ready for the future of work. #FutureofWork #HR #ai #benefits #culture