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an unreasonable tattoo policy, I went to a college run by a religion I no longer follow, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, an unreasonable tattoo policy, I went to a college run by a religion I no longer follow, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My new job didn’t tell me their no-visible-tattoos policy until after I was hired. I am an early childhood professional who works directly with young children and their families.

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What the heck is ‘bleisure’ and how could your company get sued over it?

The Employer Handbook

People ask me if I like to read. Not so much anymore, outside of reading Harry Potter books to my kids and reading graphic novels (ok, fine, comic books) to me. Social media apps like LinkedIn have eroded my attention span. I can barely make it through a few hundred words without clicking elsewhere. Maybe that’s why I’ve never made it through a lengthy explanation of NFTs.

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Top 3 HR Tools Every HR Professional Should Know About in 2022

RChilli

Do you know the cost associated with hiring a new employee? It is about $4,000! However, if you are an HR professional, you don't need unsolicited advice about the cost involved in finding employees. You know it first-hand. You may be spending money on job listings, training, and interviews to hire the best employee. You can't escape the hiring process, but you can save time and cost with advanced HRTech solutions.

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5 Actions to Take Today to Cope With the Great Resignation

Sterling Check

As we approach the two-year anniversary of the declaration of Covid-19 as a global pandemic, HR teams have seen a fundamental reordering of personal priorities, in turn creating new professional challenges for making sure businesses are adequately staffed to meet critical customer needs. “The Great Resignation”, also known as “the Big Quit”, refers to the historic uptick in the number of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs, a trend first seen in 2021.

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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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warning a hothead personal trainer, taking six months off to hike, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, warning a hothead personal trainer, taking six months off to hike, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. How do I warn a hothead personal trainer I’m on the verge of firing him? I am a GM for a small fitness franchise. We work in a gym so the environment is informal, but we still have rules and policies like any other business.

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Equip New Managers for 5 Common Challenges

FlashPoint

Provide Support for New Managers and First-Time Team Leads. With employee resignation still a looming challenge to HR and business leaders, accelerating into staffing and retention mode is of primary importance. Many organizations are likely hiring new managers or appointing new managers from within. With their new responsibilities and roles, newly appointed managers will need support along the way to help them reach their full potential.

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ClearCompany Earns #13 on G2’s 2022 List of Best HR Products

ClearCompany HRM

Extra, extra! Read all about it: ClearCompany has been named to G2’s 2022 Best Software List for Best HR Products ! Coming in at lucky number 13, we’re proud to have earned our spot on G2’s prestigious list of best HR software products for 2022. @ClearCompany was named to G2’s 2022 Best HR Products list thanks to top ratings from its users! ?? ?? #BestSoftware2022 Read more about their inclusion on the list: Subscribe to our blog to keep up with the latest from ClearCompany: High Ratings from Cl

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Strategic Compliance: Making the Case for Change

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ADP , a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions. Industry analyst firm Nelson Hall recently identified ADP as a leader in both the small and medium business as well as mid to large market segments. Congrats to them!

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Here’s the One Step Some Companies Are Taking to Support Better Mental Health

Linkedin Talent Blog

Since the onset of the pandemic, doctors, educators, and policy makers have been sounding the alarm about a global mental health crisis. Reported levels of depression remain three times those in the pre-COVID era, according to a U.S. survey conducted by Northeastern University and other partners in 2021. For years, organizations have tried to support the well-being of employees by offering everything from meditation and yoga to in-office psychiatrists, in an effort to reduce turnover and boost e

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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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Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: How to Avoid It?

Engage2Excel

Managers find making unbiased decisions one of the most challenging parts of their job. As leaders, they must set an example, and being aware of their preconceived ideas sometimes comes as an unexpected roadblock. Although many of us think we are objective and inclusive; we don’t realize that we gravitate towards groups or individuals who share the same ideas.

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6 Signs Your Onboarding Process Needs Improvement

ExactHire

How’s your employee onboarding process? Many companies are eager for their new hires to be off and running in their new roles. After all, that empty chair costs the company money in terms of lost productivity and hiring costs. It takes, on average, 42 days to find a new employee. And hiring a new employee costs $4,000, on average. But if you think the work of hiring new employees ends with their first day, you’re missing an opportunity to improve every aspect of your business.

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We’ve Converted to a Single Enterprise Technology Platform

PeopleStrategy

PRESS RELEASE: PeopleStrategy’s Integrated HR and Benefits Platform Becomes a One-Stop-Shop for Employee Management EDISON, N.J., February 8, 2021 – PeopleStrategy, a one-stop brokerage and provider of a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions, is pleased to announce they have migrated their entire customer base to make a single, strategic, proprietary platform.

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7 ways to deal with a personality clash at work

Hppy

Opposites don’t always attract. No doubt we’ve all met someone we struggle to get along with, and sometimes we work with that person. In fact, 49% of workplace conflicts come from personality clashes and egos. That can cause all sorts of problems in your career. It can interfere with your productivity, your promotions and even your mental health. So, what do we do?

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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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4 ways to celebrate Black History Month in the workplace

HiBob

February is Black History Month (BHM)—a time when the US celebrates African Americans’ contributions and achievements throughout the country’s history. This is an opportunity for HR to collaborate with their people to create thoughtful programming that celebrates Black culture and promotes inclusivity. Before you start, it’s important to make this process as collaborative as possible.

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Top Ways to Prepare for the Advancements in The HR Industry

SutiHR

Undoubtedly, the HR profession has undergone many changes in the past few years. However, a majority of HR professionals, along with their respective companies, have managed to stay ahead of the competitive curve. To be precise, you cannot undermine the significance of the HR department in your organization’s functioning. That’s why it is imperative to consider the latest technological platforms to prepare for the future of HR.

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Why You Should Welcome Back Boomerang Employees

SHRM Resources

Boomerangs—employees who return after leaving a company—are on the rise. According to LinkedIn, this source accounted for 4.5 percent of all new hires among companies in 2021, up from 3.9 percent in 2019.

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19 steps to ace any job interview and stand out

Workable

Although the interview process can be daunting, preparation is the key to building your confidence and proving that you’re the best candidate. Learn how to ace an interview with 19 steps that will help you stand out and succeed. Table of contents. Before the interview. 1. Research the company. 2. Reread the job description. 3. Prepare for the typical job interview questions. 4.

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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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Gamifying Bob onboarding: Queue the Bob-Olympics

HiBob

Earlier in 2021, my innovation-led design and marketing agency, DIJGTAL , began the journey of setting up our team on Bob (full disclosure, I don’t own DIJGTAL, I have the pleasure of working for them ). It wasn’t long into the process that our leader of the integration—Growth and Ventures Director, Donna White , an HR/Talent veteran of 15 plus years—figured out a pretty ingenious way to onboard our entire team at the same time.

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How can Global Corporate Travelers improve Work Productivity with Expense Software?

SutiHR

Maintaining the productivity levels of your team remains an issue of concern to date. Between downtime during tours and in between meetings, it is customary to slip into a less-productive routine. A professional conference travel agency always ensures that your team members can maintain the highest standards of productivity if anything urgent comes up.

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update: my best employee quit on the spot because I wouldn’t let her go to her college graduation

Ask a Manager

This post, update: my best employee quit on the spot because I wouldn’t let her go to her college graduation , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the manager back in 2016 whose best employee quit on the spot because he wouldn’t let her go to her college graduation ? She had been raised in foster care and had no living family, was homeless for a while, and managed to get herself through school and graduate.

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Why Writing a Resume is Hard

Evil HR Lady

I’ve learned by helping people with their resumes that everyone is convinced that other people write their resumes in 15 minutes and they are perfect. They feel like something is wrong with them because they struggle with resume writing. Here’s a secret: Writing your own resume is hard. It’s much easier for me to help you with your resume than it is for me to write my own.

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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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The Four Elements of Employee Motivation

TLNT: The Business of HR

For too long, organizations have prioritized a company-first — rather than employee-first — model to engage employees, putting a company’s purpose before employee goals. .

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4 Ways AP Automation Helps Protect Your Business

SutiHR

Everyone knows AP automation can change the back office of your organization. But do you know that it can also help secure your business from various types of threats? Most business owners believe that AP automation will help their company overcome major cyber security threats. The Accounts Payable department is one of the most sensitive departments in your organization.

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How Remote Work Helps SMEs Reach Global Expansion

TalentCulture

Developing an international footprint is no longer a task reserved for large companies with sizable financial lungs. While it certainly helps to have stable revenue streams and available cash flow […]. The post How Remote Work Helps SMEs Reach Global Expansion appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Management Skills: How To Improve Your Team Leadership

6Q

Anyone who has spent time in a large company understands the importance of a good management style. Great managers ensure that their teams complete tasks on time and within budget. This article will review the qualities employers and employees look for in a manager. You’ll also discover some best practices to follow and apply in your workplace that will help you improve your team leadership and lead your team more effectively.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Why I’m Leaving TLNT: A Tale of Grief and Salvation

TLNT: The Business of HR

I often fantasize about killing myself. While standing on the subway platform, I imagine hurling my body in front of an oncoming train. Or throwing myself out the window of my home, my head slamming into the pavement. Or going to the garage, turning on the car, and falling asleep forever. .

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Do you need a hybrid mindset to go with your hybrid working?

HR Zone

Culture Does hybrid working need a hybrid mindset?

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3 Principles for Hiring in The Great Resignation Era

TalentCulture

These past 20 months have seen a monumental shift within the hiring market. The balance of power is now tipped away from employers and now leans toward candidates. In The […]. The post 3 Principles for Hiring in The Great Resignation Era appeared first on TalentCulture.

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