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Industry Trends in 2012

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:15:55 +0000

Industry Trends in 2012

Fri, 01/20/2012 - 21:15

admin Mon, 10/29/2012 - 15:15

2012 will likely be a year of change. As the economy slowly continues to recover, we’ll be evaluating our country’s leaders and making decisions that will surely impact the HR, employee benefits, and risk management professions. In addition, the technology landscape will continue to evolve and create opportunities that have never existed before. In the year to come, keep an eye on the trends below to help you and your organization adapt to the changes in 2012. + Traditional reporting engines and silo’d data warehouses will be replaced by new, integrated data management models built around the Big Data theory. + Workforce analytics and HR data mastery will become a critical component of all successful HR departments. + HR leaders will take charge of their HR technology platforms, rather than relying on IT departments. + Legal compliance will become more and more complex, especially in the case of leave management. + Data security and content integrity will be in the spotlight due to cloud computing, Smartphones, social networks, and insider threats. Want to learn more about what’s to come in 2012? Check out HRMorning.com’s 7 Crucial Health Reform Law Dates in 2012 for upcoming key dates.

On the Mind: Security Protocols

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:11:35 +0000

On the Mind: Security Protocols

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 21:15

admin Mon, 10/29/2012 - 15:11

***“The mantra of any good security engineer is: Security is not a product, but a process. It’s more than designing strong cryptography into a system; it’s designing the entire system that all security measures, including cryptography, work together.”** - [Bruce Schneier](http://infosecphils.wordpress.com/infosec-quotes/)* At OCI, security is the most critical component of our strategic plan and company values. In fact, it is the cornerstone of the foundation of OCI. As employees, information security policies and procedures are incorporated into every aspect of our daily activities. Ranging from facility security, to encrypted documents, to password protected mobile devices (to name a few examples), we live security every day. As we continue to grow and are ever-improving our security protocols, we’ve identified a few key indicators of our security success. Specifically, we look at the following items: + Security Policies + Organization of Information Security + Human Resources Security + Physical & Environmental Security + Communications & Operations Management + Access Control + Information systems acquisition, development and maintenance + Information security incident management + Business continuity management + Compliance + Management We are constantly monitoring and measuring our security policies. *Are you evaluating your security procedures?* [Click here](http://www.oci.com/files/file/NewsletterOPT2%5B2%5D.pdf) to read about OCI’s tips for audit preparation, and stay tuned for more information about security updates at OCI. Also, always remember: ***“Passwords are like toothbrushes. They are best when new and should never be shared.”** - [Kara Kirschner-Brooks](http://www.nativeintelligence.com/ni-free/awareness-slogans.asp), CUDE; Learning & Development Specialist*

The Missing Piece: Data Integration

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:22:38 +0000

The Missing Piece: Data Integration

Fri, 06/15/2012 - 19:15

admin Mon, 10/29/2012 - 14:22

Recently, [we discussed](http://web.oci.com/blog/bid/142928/Ch-ch-ch-Changes-in-FMLA) how a good leave management system can help you put together the pieces of managing absence to view a clear picture of your company’s leave landscape. There are some leave systems out there that can provide you with the tools necessary to track FMLA and direct some of the day-to-day activities of managing leave. But most are missing a key piece of the leave management puzzle: data integration. As most leave managers know, managing absence in an organization isn’t limited to FMLA. Today’s leave specialist needs to have a full understanding of their company’s workers’ compensation leaves, STD/LTD leaves, and any company-specific leave policies. It’s important for a leave specialist or HR manager to have access to all of their leave data in one place.....and it’s not an easy thing to come by. Most leave management systems don’t have the data expertise and ability to integrate the disparate data silos that house different leave types. It’s imperative that data integration is done accurately and in a timely fashion to ensure that leave managers are using quality, up-to-date information to make leave decisions. And, thanks to the sensitive nature of leave data, security is of upmost importance. Without a system that can provide accurate, secure data integration, leave managers will find themselves trying to put together a puzzle without all pieces. Be sure to look for data integration opportunities when building your leave management program and selecting a system. ***Going to SHRM?** Stop by [Booth 2713](http://web.oci.com/thank-you-for-your-interest-in-scheduling-a-demo-shrm/) to learn how OCI can help you solve the leave management puzzle. Participate in our leave management survey for a $5 Starbucks gift card and enjoy a coffee on us!*