[UCRDBR] On the Horizon: Hybrid Workforces, Survey Findings and HBCUs

Mon Feb 22 09:56:51 PST 2021

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February 22, 2021

To:          Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)
From:      HR Benefits Office
Re:          On the Horizon: Hybrid Workforces, Survey Findings and HBCUs
On behalf of Bright Horizons, the HR Benefits Office is sharing their On the Horizon newsletter featuring benefits that that may be of interest to UCR faculty and staff.
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In this issue: a new era for workforce education, upskilling practices for hybrid workforces, and the convergence of L&D and DEI strategies.

Ideas & Innovations
The Education Era Has Arrived (survey data)
Answers from a survey show what employees think about education benefits, and reveal opportunities for employers who offer them.
Read Article ><https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/1-utm-term-na-utm-content-blog/9rch2j/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>
Reskill, Retain, and Repeat: Education for a Changing Workforce (Webinar)
The pandemic put innovation on fast-forward. Will your talent strategy keep up with new skills? Join the webinar to start planning.
Read Article ><https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/orce-education-webinar-2021-nl/9rch2l/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>
Leading Healthcare Organizations Double Down on Education Benefits
Access to education helps workers feel more motivated and better equipped to do their jobs. These employers are leading the way.
Register for Webinar ><https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/1-utm-term-na-utm-content-blog/9rch2n/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>
[cid:image016.png at 01D70901.0366B940]What We're Reading
6 Questions on the Future of L&D

Microsoft's Joe Whittinghill: "The pandemic has made clear that every organization will need a system of learning for their employees and partners."
Read Article ><https://humancapitalleague.com/6-questions-on-the-future-of-ld-with-microsofts-learning-leader/>

How the pandemic paved the way for more flexible benefits in 2021

In the new workplace, how you offer education benefits is as important as what you offer.
Read Article ><https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/hr-bartender-eda-nl-2021/9rch2s/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>

When it comes to student success, HBCUs do more with less

Brookings on America's historically Black colleges and universities: "HBCUs continue to provide a special contribution to American higher education."
Read Article ><https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/brookingsedu-eda-nl-2021/9rch2v/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>

Industry Perspectives
"We have been offering student loan repayment benefits to our staff for the last couple of years through Bright Horizons. Now more than ever, having options for staff to help alleviate stress and financial hardship has been critically important. We know our employees give their all to our patients and our community and we want to provide every opportunity for them to have meaningful benefits to assist them with their life goals."
                   - Michelle Sanchez-Bickley, CHRO of Renown Health

The Burning Question
How does diversity, equity, and inclusion factor into your learning and development strategy?
One Question Survey ><https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/urning-question-eanews-feb2021/9rch2x/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>

Last month's Burning Question:
How has the pandemic affected your organization's approach to employee development?
"More focus on soft skills" was the clear winner, with more than 50% of all votes. Check back next month for results from today's survey.

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Employees need skills for the new world of work. Learn how you can help.
Get in Touch<https://go.brighthorizons.com/e/77712/get-in-touch-edanews/9rch2z/604174099?h=_GVqaz-P_qpURcXpbnpB70XDVWJPCKw_eDerLfSpdVY>

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