HR Roundup: The Cost of Low Employee Engagement

• Gallup estimates that low workplace engagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion (9% of global GDP).
• U.S. worker productivity has suffered a record drop; some economists say it’s reason for alarm. (This map shows productivity trends by state.)
• OMA Connections Partner CliftonLarsonAllen has published this analysis of new federal changes to retirement rules impacting companies and employees.
• OMA Connections Partner Schneider Downs has published these warning signs regarding dysfunctional management at your company.
• A June 13 NLRB decision will make it more difficult for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. OMA Connections Partner Thompson Hine has published this summary.
• OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has published this guidance on effective communication strategies during a reduction in force, including WARN Act compliance.
• Fisher Phillips has also published this list of 10 things to include in a workplace policy addressing the use of artificial intelligence.
• OMA Connections Partner akhia will host a complimentary webinar Friday, June 23 to examine the use of artificial intelligence and AI tools, including in marketing and other business operations.

Finally, the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation has unveiled a skills-based hiring toolkit aimed at improving recruiting practices and prioritizing diverse hiring. 6/15/2023