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How HR can help employees navigate political conversations at work

HR Brew

Even before many had cast their ballots, the election had made its mark: 27% of managers said the election caused conflict between employees, while 38% said it decreased morale and productivity, according to an October Resume Builder report. The 2024 US election may be over, but it may not feel that way in the workplace. “I

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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

The “2018 Future Workforce” report from freelancing website Upwork, released in February, found that 59% of hiring managers are using flexible talent–freelancers, temporary, and agency workers–which is more than double the 2017 percentage (24%). million more people began freelancing between 2014 and 2018.

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No Cheating! EY Fires Employees for Taking Multiple Online Trainings

HR Digest

EY recently fired a group of employees for participating in more than one online training session at the same time, stating that it was an ethical breach of conduct. The EY online training dispute has sparked some backlash, but the organization has not seen fit to reverse the decision or take another look at the situation.

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7 Ways an HR Portal Can Radically Transform Your Business in 2021

SwipeClock

We bank online, pay at the pump, and book flights on our phone. Manage training and instruction in a centralized location. 5 minute read, updated February 2, 2021. What is an HR portal? An HR portal is the employee interface in a Human Resources Management System (HRMS). In the portal or dashboard, employees handle HR tasks. (An

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Workplace Compliance: Clarify The Hot-Button Issues You Can’t Ignore Anymore

SwipeClock

Train managers, HR, executives, and employees. Training materials. In the ‘Me Too’ era, both awareness and reports of violations have increased. A description of the organization’s harassment complaint system, including multiple (if possible), easily accessible reporting avenues. Interviewing questions.

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3 Effective Ways You Can Take Care of Your Employees’ Wellbeing

6Q

A recent report by Gallup states that close to 76% of employees have admitted experiencing symptoms of job burnout. Your workforce is the most precious resource your business possesses. Looking after its holistic wellbeing will directly translate to greater productivity and an increased return on investment.

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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

Misconduct refers to any behaviour that violates the company’s code of conduct or is illegal. Misconduct refers to any behaviour that violates the company’s code of conduct or is illegal. While for gross misconduct, such as violating the code of conduct, can result in the revocation of membership.