Tue.May 07, 2024

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5 surprising truths for HR leaders about workplace belonging

HRExecutive

Without a culture of belonging , employee loneliness can flourish—and cost employers $406 billion a year due to increased absenteeism, lower productivity and work quality, as well as a higher turnover rate. - Advertisement - As a result, it makes strategic sense for HR leaders to bolster a sense of belonging among the workforce, says Adam Smiley Poswolsky, a noted belonging expert and author.

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Why this recruiting tech firm is the ‘best place to be’ for this HR pro

HR Brew

Here’s this week’s edition of our Coworking series. Each week, we chat 1:1 with an HR Brew reader. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to introduce yourself. Lehua Stonebraker worked in HR and recruiting at Gallup, TD Ameritrade, and Ceridian (now Dayforce) before finding herself now at SmartRecruiters, a global hiring platform. Stonebraker said, with her background in both HR and recruiting, that SmartRecruiters is “probably the best place to be,” because her executive leader

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May 2024 Jobs Report Recap

Engage2Excel

April Jobs Market: Hiring Remains Firm with Signs of Slowing. The increase in average hourly earnings is below estimates and is a promising sign for inflation. A softer than expected U.S. jobs report fueled hopes that the Federal Reserve could start cutting rates soon. Some economists predict a decrease as early as July or September.

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Mastering the Employee Life Cycle: 6 Key Strategies for Effective Management

EmployeeConnect

One of the critical aspects of organisational success lies in mastering the employee life cycle. From recruitment to off-boarding, each stage presents unique challenges and opportunities for businesses to nurture their talent effectively. By implementing key strategies throughout this cycle, organisations can optimize their human capital, foster employee engagement, and ultimately drive performance.

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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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What Is Moonlighting?

Replicon

In an era marked by an evolving economic landscape, moonlighting has become increasingly common across workplaces as it helps employees combat inflation and the rising cost of living. In the US alone, the rate at which employees hold multiple jobs has increased to 7.8% from 1996 to 2018, as per the United States Census Bureau. While this phenomenon helps employees supplement their income, pursue personal interests, and acquire new skills and expertise, it also poses a significant threat to emplo

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AI Taxonomies for Skills: Actionable Steps for Career Goals

Degreed

First, it was competency frameworks. Then it was skill taxonomies. Both suffer from the same challenges: they’re hard to build and even harder to keep up to date. Can AI help? Let’s find out. Why do organizations need taxonomies? For most companies, employees are the biggest expense (and asset). But how companies invest in those employees can quickly become disjointed.

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3 Megatrends That Will Shape The Future Of Work

Forbes Coaches Council

These three trends will change how companies approach employee development and culture.

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What is Talent Optimization?

HR Lineup

In the realm of business, success hinges not only on strategy and innovation but also on the people who drive these initiatives forward. Recognizing this, organizations increasingly focus on talent optimization—a holistic approach to maximizing the effectiveness of their workforce. Talent optimization goes beyond traditional human resources practices by integrating data-driven insights, behavioral science, and strategic planning to align talent strategy with business objectives.

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The hidden bias: How to overcome weight stigma in your workplace and provide unbiased care

HRExecutive

Register here! Date & Time: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00pm ET Speaker: Dan Shields , CEO of Digital Medicine, Ochsner Health Tiffany Stevenson , Chief People Officer, WeightWatchers Sponsored by: Description: You’ve worked hard to build a strong company culture and eliminate bias within your workplace. But have you addressed one of the most prevalent—weight bias?

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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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Intelligence, Mobility, and Governance: What's New in the Quickbase Product

Quickbase

Check out what's new in the Quickbase product, including our new navigation, mobile integrations, and governance capabilities.

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The Future of Work is Here: Netchex Unveils Industry-First AI Solution for HR

Netchex HR Blog

Imagine a world where HR operates 24/7/365, providing instant and accurate guidance to employees – even outside of business hours or when HR representatives are unavailable. This science fiction scenario is becoming a reality with Netchex’s groundbreaking AI solution, Netchex AI, integrated seamlessly with our AskHR helpdesk platform. Netchex AI marks a significant leap in HR technology , empowering HR teams to focus on strategic initiatives and impactful human capital programs.

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What is a digital workplace?

Jostle

Back in the day — way, way back in the day — someone had the job of town crier. Before the internet, even before the telephone, this person shared important information by standing in the middle of a town square, busy street, or marketplace and reading out a message.

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Improving Connection: Overcoming Communication Challenges in a Hybrid Workplace

Emergenetics International

We know that hybrid work is popular – at least with employees and growing firms. Personnel prefer a hybrid model 83% of the time , and it’s also favored by 63% of high-revenue growth companies. While the approach may be embraced by many, it still comes with some drawbacks. One of those challenges is communication. In the best of circumstances, effective communication does not always come easily.

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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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Is Now The Time To Buy A Franchise?

Forbes Coaches Council

For professionals who want to own a business but think starting from the ground up would be daunting, buying a franchise could be a strategic choice.

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How to Identify the Right Manufacturing Recruiter in Illinois: A Complete Guide

Recruiters Lineup

Illinois is one of the major manufacturing hubs in the US, harboring different industries that deal with diversified production. The region’s manufacturing industries account for 13% of the state economy. This means they need a good supply of talented workers to streamline production and boost the state’s economy. Effective recruitment is crucial in every organization, as it allows you to hire the best talent for various roles.

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6 Best Practices For Building Alignment With Your Vision

Forbes Coaches Council

For successful vision and strategy execution, leaders must ensure they get buy-in from their organization.

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Agile Working vs. Activity-Based Working

HR Lineup

In the contemporary landscape of work environments, the traditional cubicle-laden office is becoming increasingly obsolete. In its place, concepts like Agile Working and Activity-Based Working (ABW) have gained prominence, promising greater flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency. While both approaches seek to optimize workspaces for the modern workforce, they operate on different principles and cater to distinct organizational needs.

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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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Returning To Work? Here’s How To Create A Great Next Chapter

Forbes Coaches Council

When you’re returning to the workforce, it’s important that you get clarity on who you are, where you want to go and what your why is.

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Ensuring Continuity: Succession Planning Strategies for Professional Services

Extensis

Quick look: Professional service firms depend on executive and managing teams to keep their business competitive and workflow successful. Investing in a succession plan enables companies to overcome gaps in leadership and encourage talent nurturing among current employees. Read ahead to learn how a professional employer organization (PEO) can provide comprehensive HR services that empower succession planning goals and expectations.

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The big bonus of global payroll in an all-inclusive HCM

HiBob

When it comes to HR headaches, payroll is a top contender for the crown—and it only gets more complicated when you introduce mass scaling and global expansion. Pay and benefits differ drastically across regions, so multi-national companies often rely on a number of different payroll solutions to navigate the complexities of local taxes and comply with local compensation laws at each site.

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Want to Thrive as a Solopreneur? Develop These Habits

TalentCulture

Although I have a full-time job, recently I’ve started to identify with solopreneurs. Why? Well, for eight years, I’ve also been spearheading an annual Children’s Business Fair. And I’ve come to realize that being a solopreneur does not mean I work alone. Not at all. Yes, being a solopreneur is about building a business. And […] The post Want to Thrive as a Solopreneur?

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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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Trends in Advanced Analytics for HR Decision-Making

Pixentia - HCM

Many companies struggle with talent shortages and high turnover rates caused by changing market trends, rising employee expectations, and advanced AI technology. On the bright side, there's a silver lining. CHROs are more motivated than ever to find efficiencies in decision-making processes, improving company culture and talent retention. Advanced analytics is key to Improvement, offering hiring insights, enhancing employee engagement, and predicting turnover rates.

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The Impact of Remote Work on Workplace Wellness Measurement

Workology

Remote work has turned the traditional office into a virtual one, and with it comes a new set of challenges for measuring workplace wellness. The post The Impact of Remote Work on Workplace Wellness Measurement appeared first on Workology.

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The lasting impact of teachers: why their dedication matters

Workable

When you think about who makes a difference in the world, teachers aren’t always immediately recognized, but your impact is felt for years to come. Regardless of whether you’re rewarded for your efforts, day in and day out, you quietly but substantially shape the world’s future by molding the minds of young learners. As a teacher, you do more than impart knowledge.

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How to Respond to a Write-Up at Work

Turning the Corner

Responding to a write-up at work isn’t just about checking a box—it’s about showing you’ve got what it takes to take constructive criticism and come back stronger. First off, owning up to any slip-ups and showing you’re willing to make things right speaks volumes about your character. It shows you’re not one to dodge responsibility but rather someone who’s ready to learn and grow from the experience.

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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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Navigating DEI When Hiring Executive Leaders in Private Equity

Slayton Search Partners

In a historically homogenous sector, diversity rises as a leading differentiator among high performing private equity firms and their portfolio companies. From rising interest rates to increasing C-suite turnover, private equity firms and their portfolio companies have recently faced a spectrum of challenges that have limited their potential to achieve growth.

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Transforming Reviews into Results: A Guide to Performance Feedback

StarGarden

Unlock the secrets to delivering effective and motivating performance evaluation comments for your employees.

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Man tests positive for marijuana, blames it on his lip balm, and doubles down with an ADA lawsuit.

The Employer Handbook

Yesterday, I wrote about how the DEA’s move to ease restrictions on marijuana would change the ADA landscape for employers by requiring accommodations for employees with disabilities who use medical cannabis to treat. For now, however, marijuana remains a Schedule One drug. So, the Americans with Disabilities Act does not protect individuals with actual disabilities who lose their jobs for testing positive because the ADA does not protect individuals engaging in “the illegal use of drugs”