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National Post
05-08-2025
- Business
- National Post
OrgChart Launches New Workforce Planning Capabilities Powered by Position Management to Enable Strategic HR Plans
Article content NOVATO, Calif. — OrgChart, a market-leading organizational chart software solution, today announced the launch of new Workforce Planning features, powered by Position Management technology. Designed to simplify manual and complex workforce planning processes, these features give HR leaders deeper insights into their organizations and empower them to model future scenarios for success. Article content The new Workforce Planning features will give HR leaders the ability to easily create comprehensive org chart visualizations of future workforce scenarios and design their organizational structures by separating positions from employees. Simply set a strategic goal – for instance: increase headcount by 10% or stay within a $5 million salary budget – then drag and drop positions or employees, and measure the impact of your changes against your goal. Coworkers can collaborate on plans in real time, and all updates are automatically tracked. Plans can then be easily exported to PowerPoint, PDF, or shared via web link. Article content Article content With reports of more than 70% of reorgs failing, and 60% of executives surveyed by McKinsey saying they did not spend enough time assessing the state of their organization before a new design, there is a clear need for better organizational design tools. Additionally, a study by OrgChart found 97% of HR leaders are using spreadsheets for organizational planning and 83% plan to invest in better tools for strategic planning. OrgChart's Workforce Planning features were specifically designed with HR leaders in mind so they can clearly visualize employee and position performance, salary, location, and other metrics to build a sustainable future organization. Article content 'We're excited to put our new position-based Workforce Planning features into the hands of HR leaders,' said Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart. 'For too long, they've been stuck manually managing critical org data in outdated spreadsheets – especially during high-stakes reorganizations. Now, they have access to a tool that automates workforce planning and gives them the time and insight to be a stronger strategic partner.' Article content OrgChart is a leading organizational chart automation and workforce planning solution, built for HR professionals and the people leaders they support. OrgChart simplifies the complexity of HR work, providing unparalleled visibility into an organization's personnel, and surfacing valuable insights for strategic decisions about future organizational structures. As a best-in-class SaaS solution, OrgChart easily integrates with other applications, including over 50 HR platforms, allowing customers to get the most out of their people data. Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content OrgChart Media Contact: Article content Article content Article content
Globe and Mail
26-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Winning the Talent Race: Evolving Hiring Strategies to Drive Business Success
In today's increasingly competitive job market, employers face mounting challenges in attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent. From the disruptive rise of AI to evolving labour market dynamics, organizations are seeking real-time insights to gain a strategic edge in refining their hiring practices. On Friday, June 20th, The Globe and Mail gathered top talent acquisition managers, human resources leaders, and marketing professionals for a half-day hybrid event exploring the changing recruitment landscape in Canada. The discussions spotlighted how organizations can navigate shifting workforce demographics and intensifying competition for skilled candidates. Panelists shared insights into the growing significance of cultivating a strong employer brand and evolving talent strategies to align with rising employee expectations. Speakers stressed that attracting future-ready talent requires a commitment to agility, inclusivity, and a clear sense of purpose in every aspect of recruitment. Missed the live event or would like to view it again? Scroll down to the video below. Speakers: The Globe and Mail presented the event with sponsor support from Indeed Canada. To learn about upcoming Globe and Mail events visit Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe's editorial department was not involved.
National Post
26-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
AI Skills Gap Stops Canadian Companies From Solving Retention Issues, Capterra Survey Finds
Article content Capterra's 2025 HR Software Trends Survey reveals Canadian HR leaders are most concerned with retaining staff, yet AI skills gap prevents them from using technology that could help address this workforce challenge. Article content TORONTO — Employee retention is the number one challenge for over half (51%) of Canadian HR leaders, yet Capterra's 2025 HR Software Trends Survey reveals a solution may already be within their grasp. Companies using AI features in their HR software are significantly more successful at keeping their staff, with 39% reporting an increase in employee retention compared to just 26% of those not using AI. Article content Capterra's 2025 HR Software Trends Survey reveals that while Canadian companies have access to the right technology, a widespread AI skills gap prevents them from using it to solve their #1 challenge: keeping their people. Article content However, there is a crucial barrier preventing businesses from reaping these rewards: a significant AI skills gap. Despite the clear benefits, the report finds that 43% of HR leaders cite a lack of sufficient AI skills on staff as a primary challenge to adoption. This creates a critical disconnect where companies possess the technology to solve their biggest problem but are unable to leverage its full potential. Article content 'Canadian businesses are rightly focused on keeping their people because upskilling is going to be more cost-effective in the long run,' says Eduardo Garcia Rodriguez, analyst at Capterra. 'However, there's a hesitation to embrace AI, driven by a real skills gap, and as a result, the very tool that could help them succeed is being left on the table.' Article content The report, which gathered insights from over 3,200 HR professionals globally, including 289 in Canada, reveals several key findings: Article content The AI adoption gap: While two-thirds (67%) of Canadian organizations report having AI features in their HR software, less than half (41%) actively use them. This hesitation means companies are not benefiting from tools that could address their biggest challenges. Upskilling is a critical hurdle: Training is a significant pain point, with 44% of Canadian HR leaders citing upskilling current employees as a top operational challenge. Furthermore, training new users on HR software is the main software-related concern for 46% of respondents. With training costs expected to increase for 63% of organizations, the need for effective training strategies has never been more urgent. AI risks and security remain top of mind: The hesitation to adopt AI is also rooted in valid concerns about its risks. The survey reveals 40% of Canadian HR leaders are concerned with assessing the value and risks of AI, and 42% cite understanding how AI makes decisions as a key challenge to adoption. Security also remains a top priority, with 60% considering it a critical feature when selecting new HR software. Article content The future of HR in Canada will be defined by how well organizations adapt to these technological shifts and evolving workforce needs. To solve the retention challenges, leaders must prioritize building AI skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning to fully leverage the technology at their disposal. Article content For more insights, read the full report and visit to compare the best HR solutions. Article content About Capterra Article content Capterra is the #1 B2B marketplace for organizations to find the right software and services. Our platform connects buyers to over 2 million verified user reviews about products and services spanning 1,000 categories and offers actionable, objective insights and recommendations to help them find the best product or service for their specific business needs. Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
24-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
New OrgChart Report Finds 88% of HR Leaders Face Visibility and Planning Challenges, but Are Prioritizing Better Tools
Article content Lack of visibility continues to impact the success of organizational effectiveness, driving to demand for tools that consolidate data and track metrics Article content HR continues to rely on spreadsheets and manually created org charts as visibility, insight, and planning tools, with 50% of HR leaders spending 5 hours or more a month updating org charts 68% of HR leaders want tools to put all of their HR data in one place 84% of HR leaders plan to invest more in tools that increase visibility and insight into their organization Article content NOVATO, Calif. — New research from OrgChart, a market-leading organizational chart and workforce planning solution, reveals the majority of HR leaders in the U.S. lack visibility into the organizations they support. As a result, they plan to invest in better visibility and planning tools, including org charts and position management workforce planning software. Article content The report, The State of HR Visibility and Insight, includes results from a survey of more than 400 HR leaders in the U.S. Key findings include that 47% of respondents said they lacked visibility into their current organizational structure, open positions, or both. 40% also had difficulty tracking success metrics or KPIs related to organizational change, and 27% had difficulty headcount planning. Article content Looking more closely into what tools HR leaders were currently using revealed that many relied on spreadsheets for visibility and planning, and 43% manually created org charts in PowerPoint or diagramming tools like Visio. These static tools need to be manually updated and can become outdated quickly. The survey revealed that 50% of HR teams are spending 5 hours or more a month on keeping their org charts up to date, taking time away from more strategic work. Article content In the future, HR leaders not only want to, but plan to invest in better visibility and planning tools. 68% of leaders said tools that help them put all of their HR data in one place is valuable for visibility and insight, and 72% said that tools that track and compare the metrics of different organizational plans are valuable for strategic planning. Article content 'HR teams play a critical role not only in supporting their people, but also shaping the future of their organizations,' said Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart. 'Right now, HR has an abundance of data at their fingertips that can be used to plan for the future, but many HR leaders still lack the tools, and therefore, the ability to make the most of it. Article content 'That said, it's encouraging to see so many HR leaders passionate about finding solutions to visibility challenges, and vocal about what they need, such as data consolidation and KPI tracking. This openness to try new tools is an encouraging trend.' Article content OrgChart will be at SHRM's annual conference in San Diego starting July 29 and available to discuss findings from The State of HR Visibility and Insight. Article content About OrgChart Article content OrgChart is a leading organizational chart automation and workforce planning solution, built for HR professionals and the people leaders they support. OrgChart simplifies the complexity of HR work, providing unparalleled visibility into an organization's personnel, and surfacing valuable insights for strategic decisions about future organizational structures. As a best-in-class SaaS solution, OrgChart easily integrates with other applications, including over 50 HR platforms, allowing customers to get the most out of their people data. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content OrgChart Media Contact: Article content Article content Article content
Malay Mail
04-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
ONYX Hospitality Group Secures Four Prestigious Wins at the "EXA: Employee Experience Awards 2025 Thailand", Reinforcing Commitment to People Development
Best Management Training Programme – Acknowledged for the General Manager Development Programme (GM Track), which is designed to develop well-rounded General Managers who blend commercial and operational expertise with strategic leadership skills to build high-performing teams and drive success across ONYX's diverse portfolio. – Acknowledged for the General Manager Development Programme (GM Track), which is designed to develop well-rounded General Managers who blend commercial and operational expertise with strategic leadership skills to build high-performing teams and drive success across ONYX's diverse portfolio. Best Career Development Programme – Celebrated for the 'NextYou' initiative, which nurtures future leaders through talent assessment, succession planning, and tailored development programmes that cultivate a strong talent pool and ensure leadership continuity in critical roles, supporting long-term organisational stability. – Celebrated for the 'NextYou' initiative, which nurtures future leaders through talent assessment, succession planning, and tailored development programmes that cultivate a strong talent pool and ensure leadership continuity in critical roles, supporting long-term organisational stability. Best In-House Certification Programme – Awarded for empowering property-level HR leaders to become Business Partners through a comprehensive and impactful development programme, equipping them with essential skills, industry best practices, and business acumen to enhance workforce performance. – Awarded for empowering property-level HR leaders to become Business Partners through a comprehensive and impactful development programme, equipping them with essential skills, industry best practices, and business acumen to enhance workforce performance. Best ESG Programme – ONYX Hospitality Group was recognised for its commitment to 'Sustainably Crafted Hospitality,' seamlessly integrating sustainability into its operations while inspiring employees and stakeholders. ONYX's initiatives drive measurable progress in carbon reduction, community engagement, and sustainability awareness. This award highlights ONYX's dedication to balancing profitability with eco-conscious practices while strengthening partnerships with NGOs and local communities. BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 June 2025 - ONYX Hospitality Group , the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to people development, securing four prestigious wins at the EXA: Employee Experience Awards 2025 awards highlight ONYX Hospitality Group's commitment to nurturing talent, championing sustainability, and fostering long-term career development for its the company expands across Southeast Asia, it continues to place people at the heart of its growth. By investing in workforce development and embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations, ONYX Hospitality Group not only empowers its employees but also creates a lasting positive impact on the wider community, reinforcing its position as a leading hospitality management Saranya Watanasirisuk, Senior Vice President, ONYX Hospitality company took home awards in four key categories:These achievements reflect ONYX Hospitality Group's unwavering commitment to creating a people-first culture, ensuring employees at all levels receive the support, training, and opportunities needed to more information on ONYX Hospitality Group please visit: Hashtag: #ONYXHospitalityGroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
