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27 Best Leadership Podcasts for HR Leaders [2024 Edition]

Analytics in HR

If you’re like 80% of people who committed to New Year’s resolutions in January (such as intending to read or learn more) only to ditch them by February, don’t worry – here’s a list of the best HR leadership podcasts out there to help you get those goals back on track. Podcasts upgrade dull commutes, workouts, or chores into time-effective self-improvement opportunities, by expanding business knowledge and keeping you inspired.

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How to conduct layoffs in a hybrid environment

HR Brew

Hypothetically, let’s say your employees are on a hybrid schedule, and you need to conduct layoffs. When do you do it: When they’re in the office or virtual? Well, at Stellantis, parent company of automaker Fiat Chrysler, nearly 400 employees were laid off last month on a “mandatory remote work day,” CNBC reported in March. This isn’t a common practice, according to Michelle Seidel, founder and principal consultant at Milestone Results Strategies.

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Streamlining Staffing Agency Operations with Integrated ATS and Time and Labor Software

COATS Staffing Software

Seamlessly connect staffing agency front-and back-office operations For staffing agencies, managing time and labor is often a complex puzzle. From Excel spreadsheets to handwritten notes, the traditional methods of tracking employee time are filled with inefficiencies and a high probability of potential errors. These outdated processes create stress and additional manual workload for agency staff and significantly impact margins.

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Following the Supreme Court’s decision on religious accommodations, more requests have found their way into the courts

HR Brew

The Supreme Court last summer made it harder for employers to reject religious accommodation requests. The court clarified the legal standards needed to reject accommodation requests based on religion and ruled that the previous application of the law for an “undue hardship” was incorrect. “For almost 50 years, when it came to determining whether a reasonable accommodation was an ‘undue hardship’ with regard to religion, the courts have applied a de minimis test: If it was more than an increase

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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The Future of Recruitment: Look for an AI Supercharge and a Focus on Quality of Hire

Linkedin Talent Blog

The recent publication of LinkedIn’s 2024 Future of Recruiting report has prompted some thought-provoking conversations among talent professionals. The report makes six predictions about what is coming down the line for recruiters, spotlighting how AI adoption, for example, will boost productivity and how skills-based hiring will help harness the capabilities of an expanded talent pool.

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The New Financial Year: Key HR Trends and Strategies

EmployeeConnect

As the calendar turns over to a new financial year, organisations find themselves at a crossroad, trying to align budgets and strategy for the new financial year can always be a bit stressful. For HR professionals, in particular, this transition represents an opportunity to reassess strategies, anticipate emerging trends, and position their teams for success in an ever-evolving landscape.

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Disabled workers are less happy and RTO policies are likely to blame, report finds

HR Brew

Workers were largely happier in 2023 compared to previous years, but something is happening with disabled employees—they’re less happy, less loyal, and more stressed than their colleagues, according to the 2024 MetLife US Employee Benefit Trends Study. Happiness is declining. Among the report’s most glaring findings, “holistic well-being” among disabled employees declined 18% in the last year YOY, while it increased by 3% for workers on average.

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New Employee Classifications Could Change How You Categorize Staff

PeopleStrategy

Many businesses rely on independent contractors in their models. An independent contractor is a self-employed individual or entity contracted to provide services for or perform work for another entity as a nonemployee. Because they’re self-employed, they are taxed differently. And many kinds of independent contractors, including painters, mechanics, veterinarians, etc., could also be considered full-time employees if classified differently.

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Hand-raising is how this pro learns more about HR and grows her career

HR Brew

Here’s this week’s edition of our Coworking series. Each week, we chat 1:1 with an HR Brew reader. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to introduce yourself. Katie Greco is a hand-raiser. She volunteers to work on projects that relate to her interests; it’s how she exposes herself to different aspects of the HR function, and gets exposure to senior leaders.

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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How to handle culture change and the AI boom, from HR leaders at AWS, Microsoft

HRExecutive

Fostering a resilient organizational culture and driving sustainable growth in the face of potential AI disruption are top-of-mind goals for business leaders in 2024. For many companies, generative AI has been framed as a transformation catalyst toward these gains, with HR leaders representing the link between the C-suite and the workforce. - Advertisement - Amid this uncertainty, HR executives are asked to redefine productivity metrics in alignment with evolving organizational imperatives, mean

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Health and Wellbeing: Less Zoom Yoga, More Trust

Disruptive HR

It’s hard to argue that investing in for our employees’ health and wellbeing is anything other than a good thing. And I’m not going to. Argue I mean. But I do think we should question the corporate approach to health and wellbeing and ask whether the things we’re doing are really helping? Or are they unnecessary investments that delude us into thinking that the health and wellbeing box can be ticked?

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9 Best Diversity Tools for Job Descriptions in 2024

Ongig

Things are changing fast in the job market. And having a diverse team is super important nowadays. Today, we’re not just talking about hiring. We’re also talking about creating a workplace where everyone feels included and valued. And diversity tools can help with that. So, we’re on a mission to discover some awesome tools that can make your hiring process better and more inclusive.

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Enabling CSR Through Education Sponsorship

EverFi - HR

Gone are the days when corporate social responsibility (CSR) meant that a company could write a check to a charity and be done. CSR is no longer a buzzword or a side hustle but a genuine necessity, and organizations are increasingly feeling the pressure to make meaningful contributions to society. From sustainability initiatives to community engagement projects, the landscape of corporate social impact has sprawled into a complex web of possibilities.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Common Mistakes Leaders Make In The Name Of Displaying ‘Vulnerability’

Forbes Coaches Council

There’s a fine line between a leader demonstrating healthy vulnerability and oversharing or misstepping in a way that could undermine their effectiveness.

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Financial Literacy Month: What Makes a Great Financial Literacy Strategy?

Best Money Moves

Financial Literacy Month: Fundamentals of Financial Literacy. A quality benefits strategy should include financial literacy tools to better support employees. April is Financial Literacy Month, which recognizes the role that financial education plays in a person’s long-term success and stability. Without the right education, your employees are much more susceptible to financial hardship.

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10 Project Management Interview Questions (and their Answers)

BetterUp

Jump to section 3 tips for nailing a project manager job interview 10 project management interview questions Get specific on project manager interview questions

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The Benefits of Hiring a Fractional HR Leader

Blend Me Inc

The Benefits of Hiring a Fractional HR Leader Jennifer Cameron Tue, 04/02/2024 - 03:30 The last few years have shown a rise in fractional leadership. In short, fractional leadership entails an organization hiring an experienced professional on a part-time, contract basis to help with organizational leadership responsibilities. For more, check out this blog post.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Recruitment Metrics: Measuring Your Efforts

ApplicantStack

The job market is a dynamic, living thing that demands adaptability. For businesses of every size, intuition and personal connection are vital for finding ideal candidates. But they are only part of the hiring puzzle: analyzing recruitment metrics gives a more accurate picture of where your hiring process is succeeding and where you could stand to improve.

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The Essential Guide To Crafting Your 2024 Company Retreat

Forbes Coaches Council

By following these practical steps, you can help ensure that your retreat not only serves its purpose but also leaves a lasting impression on all participants.

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Like, Share, Succeed: The Social Side of Performance Management

Prism HR

“And I can’t deny the fact that you like me. Right now, you like me!” Who knew Sally Fields’ 1985 Academy Awards acceptance speech would still resonate in our modern society. Take, for instance, the fact that Instagram users hit the “like” button on posts over 4 billion times daily. It makes perfect sense that our society feels the necessity to be liked.

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What’s Your Roadmap for HR Digital Transformation?

TalentCulture

The days of HR focusing solely on personnel management and administrative duties are long gone. Now, as organizations step fully into the digital era, the human side of work is becoming more important than ever. That’s why the HR function is emerging as a strategic force behind organizational success. But what does this mean for […] The post What’s Your Roadmap for HR Digital Transformation?

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Payroll Data Security: Defending Against Payroll Data Breaches

Patriot Software

Data breaches and cyberattacks happen every day. Payroll contains sensitive employee information such as Social Security numbers and bank account details, making it a goldmine for cybercriminals. And because 43% of all data breaches target small businesses, payroll data security should be top of mind. Kickstart your payroll data security training here.

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Direct Selling Deep Dive: How Performance Enablement Platforms Target KPIs

Rallyware for Human Resources

In 2024, much of direct selling is in trouble. According to analysis from Direct Selling News , only 40% of the Top 100 direct sellers actually grew YoY in 2023. The year was a struggle even for some of the leading players in the industry, who saw their profit margins fall, even those employing direct sales software. The question is whether it was the right software.

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Beyond The Broken Rung: Allyship As A Path To Equity

Forbes Coaches Council

To address the challenges posed by the broken rung, it is essential for organizations to implement targeted strategies aimed at fostering DEI at all levels.

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Workable is now an HR suite

Workable

At Workable, we’re always looking for ways to enhance your experience and provide solutions that evolve with the needs of modern businesses, so I’m happy to announce: Workable has evolved into an HR suite We’ve expanded our offerings to include two distinct products designed to support businesses: Workable Recruiting : Our Applicant Tracking System.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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Beyond The Obvious: How Perspective Taking And Strategic Coaching Questions Can Ignite Creative Breakthroughs

Forbes Coaches Council

Perspective taking can be a key driver of creativity at work and a valuable leadership skill for challenging and motivating your team to adopt more radical thinking.

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Introducing the dynamic user dashboard: Your new Workable homepage

Workable

Workable helps recruiters, hiring managers, HR teams, employees, and more. It was time for a customized experience for each user – both for individual efficiency and to propel your company’s hiring and HR processes forward. What’s new? Dynamic widgets: Tailored by role, widgets like Today, To-dos, Jobs, Onboarding (if using), and Time off (if using), keep the most important tasks and info just a glance away.

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The Magic Of Olympic Motivation

Forbes Coaches Council

The world of elite sports understands the power of motivation in a way wholly overlooked by most business leaders.

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