Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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Diversity recruiting: Two heads are better than one

Business Management Daily

Variety is good. It’s why Michelin-starred kitchens stock spices worldwide, elite athletes train all parts of their bodies, and fine art studios offer myriad colors for artists to paint with. Likewise, successful businesses draw insights from diverse teams. Diversity began making waves ever since McKinsey started selling DEI programs to clients looking for a cultural refresh.

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Employees are working while vacationing, a trend that can lead to vacationing while working

HR Brew

Are employees working while vacationing? Or are they vacationing while they’re working? It can be hard to tell: 72% of employees say they work while on PTO, according to a recent survey from employee experience transformation company Perceptyx. Working on PTO can be a sign of deeply-rooted cultural issues, said Emily Killham, senior director at Perceptyx and head of the Center for Workforce Transformation.

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Why would an employee sue his employer for offering him 100% telework as a disability accommodation?

The Employer Handbook

Folks, I’ve lost track of the number of disability accommodation requests on which I’ve counseled human resources concerning employee requests to work full-time from home. So, when I came across a recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit involving a failure-to-accommodate claim where the employer insisted on a 100% telework accommodation, I read with interest, as we lawyers like to say.

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Delivering bad news about benefits? How to improve your strategy

HRExecutive

Every year, HR professionals are tasked with announcing changes to employee benefits plans during open enrollment—from new healthcare plan carriers to higher deductibles or a reduction in benefits offered. It’s a challenging responsibility, especially if HR expects employees might not receive the news well. - Advertisement - It’s a situation many in HR will likely face this open enrollment season, especially given that healthcare benefits costs for employers are expected to rise 9.9

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Together Is Better—8 Quick Tips on Addressing Workplace Isolation

HR Digest

The complex ups and downs of the work environment today have made the mission of addressing workplace isolation a high-priority task. Employees spend a large majority of their time within the workspace and having a healthy work life is critical to their overall well-being. The overwhelming presence of work leaves little time for socialization, so even if employees try coping with work isolation by managing their lives outside, it can be extremely difficult.

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Onboarding’s Vital Role in HR’s Foundational “4R” Framework

Sterling Check

Reading time: approximately 8 minutes Onboarding has become a leading focus area in HR in recent years, owing to the difficulties of hiring at scale, retaining top talent, and managing the disruptive technologies of AI and automation. Across industries and regions around the globe, HR teams work to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain skilled candidates, all to help their organizations in the following ways: Fill labor shortages Meet employee expectations Support organizational transformation Enab

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Workday bets that ‘agents are the future of AI’

HRExecutive

Tech giants, corporations and utilities are expected to invest around $1 trillion in generative AI over the coming years, according to a report from Goldman Sachs. HR and business leaders hope to benefit from this spending as a wave of new tools hits the market and legacy platforms announce advancements. - Advertisement - This includes financial management and human capital management system Workday.

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How one telecoms company developed an apprentice program to address its frontline worker shortage

HR Brew

Many companies are having difficulty holding on to frontline workers as factors like low pay, inadequate job training, and big workloads have made these roles undesirable. Telamon, a telecommunications services company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, with locations in 12 states, plus India and Europe, experienced this with its telecommunications equipment installers.

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Strategies for Creating and Maintaining an Inclusive Workplace

Accendo Technologies

Written by Sheu Quen • 4 minute read • September 20, 2024 Ever wondered why your diversity efforts do not seem to translate into real inclusivity? Diversity is important, but the real challenge is how to create a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our article explores the challenges in fostering inclusivity after the hiring process and provides strategies to overcome them.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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The Benefits of Breathwork on Workplace Well-Being

Hppy

Corporate wellness offerings have evolved significantly in recent years, extending beyond traditional perks like gym membership or free health care. Many companies now recognize the importance of taking a holistic approach to corporate wellness, by tending to their employees’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. By offering tailored wellness programs that cater to the diverse needs of their staff, organizations can create healthy and happy work environments where employees feel supported

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10 Employee Feedback Examples and When to Use Them

Contact Monkey - HR

Employee feedback is more than just a box to check—it’s a powerful tool for growth, engagement, and performance. However, collecting employee feedback at the right time makes all the difference. Read on as we share real employee feedback examples and how to use them! Clear feedback sets expectations and helps managers and employees learn from mistakes.

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8 Employee Incentives That Work: Best Practices from US MNCs

Empuls

Employee incentives that work are essential for boosting motivation, engagement, and productivity within an organization. By offering well-structured rewards—whether monetary bonuses, recognition programs, or flexible work arrangements—companies can foster a positive work environment that drives employee satisfaction and retention. Research consistently shows that effective incentive programs lead to higher performance levels, lower turnover rates, and ultimately, a stronger bottom

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An employee’s death was a wakeup call for USAA to provide its employees more mental health benefits

HR Brew

Employers have been increasing their focus on mental health benefits in recent years, as workers continue to deal with the lasting mental toll of the Covid-19 pandemic, and face high levels of burnout, isolation, and depression. During the Workforce Mental Health Summit in Washington, DC earlier this month, the CEOs of Accenture, USAA, and Rockwell Automation, explained how they’ve sought to support their employees’ mental wellness.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Streamlining Labor Dispute Resolution with Case Management Software

LaborSoft

Tense labor disputes can spiral out of control when the case management process lacks careful attention and organization. Employers may find themselves facing complex grievances involving large numbers of employees, multiple legal issues, or both. Without a comprehensive system for managing the dispute resolution process, a business buried in administrative and procedural details can suffer from delays in resolution or make costly mistakes.

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The importance of background screening in hospitality 

uCheck

Working in the hospitality sector requires employees to keep up with the fast pace and handle new challenges every day. And this work isn’t for the faint of heart. In fact, the staff turnover rate in hospitality businesses within the UK is said to be around 30% – double the national average. With that said, it’s crucial that hospitality businesses keep recruitment at the top of their agenda, moving quickly to fill any vacancies that could disrupt business.

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AI at Achievers: Transforming the Employee Experience

Achievers

The role of generative AI (GenAI) in HR technology is on the rise, empowering organizations to scale efforts, improve employee engagement , and streamline operations. Companies are leveraging AI tools for everything from implementing cost saving measures to enhancing employee feedback, while sentiment analysis could also be used to evaluate a sense of belonging.

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Are You Failing to Achieve Employee Development Goals?

15Five

Does your company have an established, formalized employee development strategy in place? Or do you let employees essentially decide what skills they should pursue (and how)? If it’s the latter, you might be missing out on a ton of opportunities that lead to more revenue company-wide. About 218% more revenue. And it’s not just about the money. Most employees agree that workplace training is great for keeping them engaged.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support them

Fast Company The Future of Work

Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.

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What Makes an Employee Wellness Program Successful?

Flimp Communications

Employee wellness programs can have transformative effects on companies and their employees. By helping employees improve their physical, mental, and social wellbeing, wellness programs can boost productivity, reduce absenteeism, and slash healthcare spending — among many other benefits. But, while employee wellness is a worthwhile investment that can potentially pay for itself many times over, like any business investment, it must be made strategically.

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Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support them

Fast Company The Future of Work

Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.

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Talentia moves to Core Leader on 2024 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR

Talentia

Talentia moves to Core Leader on 2024 Fosway 9-Grid for Cloud HR September 20, 2024 Home Paris, 19th September 2024 – Talentia Software , a global leader in HR and Finance cloud solutions, proudly announces its move to Core Leader in the 2024 Fosway 9-Grid for Cloud HR. This significant achievement highlights Talentia’s exceptional enterprise win rate, superior customer delivery, and strong advocacy, marking a notable progression from its previous Core Challenger status.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support them

Fast Company The Future of Work

Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.

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Remote work. Hybrid. In-office full-time. Does Amazon know what’s best?

HRExecutive

Almost five years after the first global remote work experiment began, the world of work remains unable to answer this fundamental question: Can humans consistently work in disparate locations and still build robust, forward-thinking, profitable businesses? - Advertisement - For hundreds of years, of course, it wasn’t a question at all. Everyone went somewhere to work every day.

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Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support them

Fast Company The Future of Work

Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.

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Edcor Newsletter September 2024

Edcor

Edcor Newsletter September 2024 Rethinking Workforce Development Strategy in the Age of AI According to McKinsey’s 2024 Global Survey on AI , 91% of respondents (both users and nonusers) believe that AI has had or will have a positive outcome on their overall work experience aiding them in creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support them

Fast Company The Future of Work

Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.

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The importance of background screening in the logistics sector 

uCheck

Businesses in the logistics sector face many pressures that require them to work at a fast pace to keep up with demand. They also make up a significant amount of the nation’s workforce – about 8%. With that said, staff turnover presents a huge issue for businesses in this sector. On the one hand, they’ve got to ensure their operations aren’t slowed down due to unfilled vacancies.

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Here’s why workers panic about AI—and what leaders can do to support them

Fast Company The Future of Work

Many workers are anxious about how artificial intelligence will impact their jobs. Here’s why leaders need to listen to these fears—and how they can support workers.