OneSource Virtual blog

Thousands of global HR leaders gathered at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 7 – 9 for the UNLEASH America Conference & Expo 2024. Dubbed the “International Festival of HR,” this fast-growing event aims to redefine the future of HR and innovation, providing attendees with inspirational stories and groundbreaking technologies that shape organizational thinking.

Organizations have an engagement problem. And a productivity problem. It was understandable — and expected — during the 2020 pandemic, but the ongoing drop in employee engagement and productivity has made it a top priority for businesses everywhere.

In our last blog, we discussed the importance of the different aspects of employee well-being — mental, physical, and financial well-being, as well as personal development opportunities in the workplace.

Talent retention has always been a hot topic for HR teams, but the events of the past four years have led organizations to revisit their strategies with greater frequency. The work world went remote in 2020. Gen Z entered the workforce shortly after. Organizations started rolling out a variety of return-to-office policies. Inflation and interest rates made workers more compensation-conscious.

According to a 2023 Capital One CreditWise survey, 73% of Americans rank their finances as their top stressor in life, ahead of politics, work, and family. The percentage is even higher when looking at millennials (81%) and Gen Z (82%).

Are you tired of scouring countless "Top HR Trends for 2024" blogs, only to find yourself overloaded with an ever-growing list of trends to track? We completely understand. With so many voices clamoring for attention in the HR space, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure where to direct your attention.

Not long ago, in-office perks like ping-pong tables, free lunches, gym access, and fully stocked snack bars were the hottest thing in corporate benefits.

Just two months after Workday Rising in San Francisco, thousands from Workday’s EMEA community gathered in Barcelona November 14 – 16 for the second Rising conference of the year.

Last week, approximately 15,000 gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the 15th year of Workday Rising. Every year, Workday hosts two Rising events—one in the U.S. and one in EMEA—bringing thousands of customers and partners together for several days of learning, networking, and fun.