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How to support and understand veteran employees as they enter the civilian workforce

HR Brew

There are over 18 million living US veterans, and roughly eight million are in the workforce, according to data from 2023. Yet many employers may not know how to adequately support these workers, especially as veterans join corporations after spending years in the military. Two veterans recently spoke with HR Brew about the types of support and benefits that could help service members transition to civilian life.

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How Learning and Skill Development Affect Business Agility, Employee Belonging, and Productivity [Report]

Lighthouse

There’s an old proverb that essentially states “the shoemaker’s children have no shoes.” The more modern version is “the cobbler’s children have no shoes,” even though handmade shoes are mostly a lost art. However, the metaphor still has a profound message. Where we have expertise, we often use that expertise for the benefit of others, even if it means we go without the benefit ourselves.

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Nonprofit featured in Netflix documentary helps thousands of young adults land careers at big companies

HR Brew

Skills-based hiring just got its big break on the silver screen. Last month, Netflix debuted Untapped: Closing America's Opportunity Gap, a documentary about six young adults vying to land internships at large employers in NYC. The film, produced by Workday and LeBron James’s and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company, captured a snapshot of the work of Year Up United, an NYC-based nonprofit that helps more than 285 employers, including Amazon, JPMorgan, and Bank of America, recruit the young prof

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Identifying Leadership Potential with 360-Degree Feedback

DecisionWise

Leadership Potential and 360-Degree Feedback In the dynamic world of business, effective leadership is paramount for success. Leaders are not only responsible for their own performance but also for inspiring and guiding their teams towards achieving collective goals. However, leadership is not an innate trait ; it is a skill that can be honed and developed.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Goodie bag thank-you falls flat with Amazon employees after record-breaking October Prime Day

HR Brew

Everyone wants to be rewarded for a job well done. But employers that don’t take an authentic approach to recognition could risk upsetting employees. Lucky for them, there are a couple easy ways to avoid a cringe-worthy show of employee appreciation, one expert told HR Brew. What’s happening? After Amazon’s latest Prime Day event, which ran from October 8–9 and broke sales records for the company, employees at one fulfillment center were thanked with goodie bags containing a few pieces of candy,

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Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Retention Strategies for Healthcare Professionals Post-Relocation

UrbanBound HR

So, you recruited a very promising healthcare professional…way to go! You ensured they had a successful relocation…kudos! Now, the question is: how do you keep them? It’s a serious question. After all, the average hospital experienced 106% turnover in the last five years, according to one recent study , with 30% of new hires leaving within their first year.

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Concerned about retention? Prioritize AI upskilling

HRExecutive

As rapid technological change reshapes the workplace, employees are eager to build new skills to stay relevant and advance their careers. Learning and development leaders are well-positioned to meet this challenge and offer strategic learning opportunities that drive growth and retention. - Advertisement - Recent data collected by D2L and Morning Consult underscores this need.

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How to Answer “Why Are You the Best Person for This Job?” (Examples Included!)

The Muse

Learn how to answer “Why are you the best person for this job?” in an interview with tips, examples, and insider advice on highlighting your strengths and qualifications.

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How to Better Yourself: 25 Tips to Improve Yourself Everyday

BetterUp

Do you feel stuck in a rut? It can feel frustrating to be stuck in the same place and feel like nothing is changing. When you’re languishing , it feels like you’re not moving forward toward your goals. One of the ways to break this rut is to take action. Making a conscious decision to better yourself can be empowering and motivating.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Ethical AI In Marketing: Balancing Automation With Human Values

Forbes Coaches Council

AI can revolutionize marketing, offering unparalleled insights, efficiency and personalization. However, these benefits come with significant ethical considerations.

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The Impact of Accessing Global Labor Supply Analytics

Allegis Global Solutions

Contributors to this report: Joe Casiglia and Alice Witchalls Where is the talent? As a market analyst, it is a question that is posed to my team – in one way or another – every single day. In our most recent report, we took an in-depth look at the effect of aging populations, gender disparity and skills mismatch on the global labor supply. By monitoring and gauging these market trends, workforce leaders like Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) can advise and guide organizations on best practices for

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17 Potential Emotional Triggers That Can Challenge Unprepared Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

Identifying potential emotional triggers in advance can help leaders maintain their poise and focus on finding solutions rather than reacting in the heat of the moment.

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How This Early Career Program Is Preparing College Grads for Lasting Success

The Muse

Mckenize Garcia is a member of Hitachi Energy’s Power+ Graduate Program. Here’s how the unique experience has prepared him for a successful career.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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What You Need To Know To Understand And Lead A Team Of Egos

Forbes Coaches Council

Whether it’s bad communication, poor time management, unsuccessful delegation or unproductive feedback, if it’s an undesired behavior, you can likely pin it on the ego.

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How CHROs can improve collaboration with the rest of the C-suite

HRExecutive

The influence of CHROs on the rest of the C-suite is rising thanks to the function’s elevated role through the pandemic and efforts to define and lead new ways of working. However, HR may be stymied in executing that growing role without effective collaboration with other executive leadership team members. - Advertisement - According to Gartner research, only about a quarter of CHROs strongly believe they have a sound collaborative relationship with their executive leadership team, says An

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The AI Dual Advantage: Unlocking New Revenue And Replacing Standalone Tools

Forbes Coaches Council

Could AI represent an opportunity both to sell work and to replace traditional standalone software products and tools? Let's explore this dual opportunity.

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9 Signs Someone Is Undermining You at Work—and How to Deal with It

The Muse

Discover how to recognize undermining behavior at work and get practical tips for dealing with coworkers and bosses who undermine your success.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Why Loneliness Isn't A Sign Of Failure

Forbes Coaches Council

Pursuing a vision that others can’t imagine brings resistance—not only from the world but, more painfully, from the people closest to you, including colleagues.

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Return to office vs. flexibility: The real cost debate

HiBob

Return-to-office (RTO) policies are stirring debate once again. Just when hybrid and remote work seemed to be the norm, large companies like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Nike, are now demanding that team members start returning to the office, sometimes as much as five full days a week. What’s more, 83 percent of CEOs are anticipating a full return to on-site work within three years.

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We Really Need a Better Approach to Talent and Skills

TalentCulture

For more than two decades, we have lived with this sensibility and reality that we allocate most, if not all, of our corporate attention to high potentials and our highest performers with skills. We recognize the war for talent, scarcity, and competing for the best talent in the marketplace. This worldview can hinder our ability […] The post We Really Need a Better Approach to Talent and Skills appeared first on TalentCulture.

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How This Early Career Program Is Preparing College Grads for Lasting Success

The Muse

Mckenize Garcia is a member of Hitachi Energy’s Power+ Graduate Program. Here’s how the unique experience has prepared him for a successful career.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Taking Care Of Your Most Valuable Business Asset—You

Forbes Coaches Council

There are five elements that when implemented will support you in taking care of your most valuable business asset—you!

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Cold Weather Training For Safety Directors

Ving!

As temperatures drop, ensuring the safety of your team becomes paramount. Equip your safety directors with essential cold weather training, like our Working In The Cold guide, to mitigate risks and maintain productivity.

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From Burnout To Breakthrough: How To Love Your Business Again

Forbes Coaches Council

If you can change how you run your business to give yourself more freedom, you’ll likely find the passion and enjoyment again.

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[Free Template] 3 Recognition Letter Samples & Steps To Write a Meaningful Letter

Analytics in HR

One of the most low-cost, high-impact ways to increase employee retention is employee recognition. In fact, 28% of employees say the most memorable form of recognition comes from their direct managers, followed by a high-level leader or CEO (24%), then their managers’ managers (12%). Additionally, regularly recognized employees are 57% more likely to recommend their companies to job seekers in their networks, 52% more likely to be productive at work, and 43% less likely to seek employment elsewh

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Streamline Your HR Processes with a Free HR Process Checklist Template

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

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2025 FSA, HSA, Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

HRWatchdog

Get ready for 2025 — the Internal Revenue Service recently released the 2025 annual inflation adjustments for flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and retirement plan contribution limits. Health saving account (HSA) limits were announced earlier this year. During open enrollment season, employers may want to communicate these changes to their employees.

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5 Quick Wins For Stressed-Out People Who Procrastinate

Forbes Coaches Council

The good news? You’re not stuck. Procrastination doesn’t have to ruin your day if you don’t want it to.

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Summit 2024 Keynote Deep Dive

SwipeClock

Although Swipeclock Summit 2024 wrapped about a month ago, you can still get motivated from our keynote address, given by Ryan Estis. Ryan is a hyper-growth entrepreneur, author, and sales and leadership expert at the forefront of human-centered growth. He shared valuable insights with business owners focused on growth and success. We’ve put together a deep dive of the presentation, complete with key takeaways for you to implement right away.