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Gig work is taking over the labor market—and creating challenges for HR

HR Brew

Non-government research suggests a higher prevalence of gig work. And a 2024 LinkedIn survey found that 31% of US employees were balancing a side hustle or project in addition to their primary job, with remote and self-employed or freelance workers being more likely to do so.

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2024 HR Tech M&A Activity: A Year of Resilience and Growth

Lighthouse

From groundbreaking mergers and acquisitions to the introduction of innovative solutions that redefine talent management, payroll, and employee experience, 2024 has proven to be a year of transformation. If you’re an employer, check out the Awards for ideas on which solutions might be right for your needs.

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Recruit Those That Can Start Work Immediately – With “Start Next Week Hiring”

Dr. John Sullivan

I’ve been called the father of speed hiring, perhaps because my first article on it appeared nearly 25 years ago. And today, I’m outlining a version of speed hiring that I call “Start Next Week Hiring” (or SNWH). ” Hiring manager to recruiter “I need them to start work yesterday.”

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Quick look: Approximately 75,000 seasonal employees work in the U.S. What are seasonal employees? Seasonal employees are hired temporarily to meet increased demand throughout the year. Seasonal employees are hired for a specific period, which could range from a few weeks to several months.

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Why Self-Esteem Is Critical to Successful Leadership

Employee Motivation Employee Success Leadership 10% Happier ACE Conference Bobi Seredich dan harris EI EI skills emotional intelligence employee happiness employee morale employee motivation high self-esteem high self-esteem leader HR human resources improving self-esteem leader leadership low self-esteem micro manager positive emotional intelligence (..)

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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

research tell the tale, with HR leaders emphasizing the impact of change-related topics on their agenda. While hiring and retaining key talent again claimed the top spot among HRs challenges, human resources continues to broaden its aperture, seemingly driven by external shifts. 5 key takeaways from Whats Keeping HR Up at Night?

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Manage Your Workforce with Better Scheduling

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at HRdirect , a trusted source for employee-related compliance, administration, and motivation tools. They serve as a one-stop shop to make employee management easier. Enjoy the read!)