Tue.Aug 06, 2024

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What Are The Top Skills Employers Look For Today?

AvilarHR

READ TIME: 5 minutes. No company needs a static set of workforce skills. What developments shape today’s skills wish list? What are the top skills employers look for today? The set of workforce skills that any company needs is constantly changing. As market conditions, industry developments, technological advancements, company priorities, and other factors change, so must the company’s list of relevant skills.

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Two people pros share what you should know before starting a business

HR Brew

Dreaming about starting your own business or becoming an entrepreneur? So are 59% of working adults in the US, according to a Justworks report. As a people pro, you might have your sights set on joining the nation’s nearly 50,000 HR consultancies or 12,000 employment and recruiting agencies. Both of these sectors experienced growth in recent years, with the number of businesses rising 0.2% and 1.3% respectively YOY between 2018 and 2023, according to IBISWorld.

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Succession planning 101: A step-by-step guide for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Planning for the exit of a valued team member or senior leader is often a stressful event. Usually, employees or managers must leave due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving a hole within your company. To avoid the stress and uncertainty of these transitions, it’s helpful to create a formal succession plan for your most critical roles to prevent operational disruptions when the time comes for a key employee to leave your organization.

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Working as a waitress influenced this talent leader’s career

HR Brew

We chat 1:1 with HR pros about their career journeys. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to share your story with us. When Katie Meyers was 16, she landed her first job waitressing at Skyline Chili in Cincinnati. In that role, she said she learned to put people first—a skill she’d continue to develop as an event planner for Hyatt Hotels in Chicago and eventually, in HR.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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HR Spotlight- Peoples State Bank

WorkDove

Request Demo Summary Peoples State Bank, a WorkDove client, leaned on the WorkDove platform to create a cultural shift by implementing the Ideal Team Player principles of hungry, humble, and smart. This initiative was implemented organization-wide by incorporating these 3 characteristics into several WorkDove apps, including Check-Ins, Goals, Performance Reviews, and Recognition.

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How to Start a Thrift Shop in Your Community

Homebase

Thinking about starting a thrift shop in your community? It’s a great way to provide affordable goods and supports local causes. You might be wondering what exactly a thrift shop is and how it operates. Let’s break it down. Here’s a straightforward look at what a thrift shop entails and how it can benefit your community. What is a Thrift Shop?

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Mom’s Equal Pay Day: Closing the Gender Pay Gap

Trusaic

For nearly three decades, Mom’s Equal Pay Day has symbolized how far into the year moms have to work to earn what dads earned in the previous year. This year, the date moves forward from Aug. 15 to Aug. 7. While all progress is welcome, the headlines don’t tell us the whole story, or highlight the effect of the Motherhood Penalty and the persistent pay gap.

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The Importance of Compliance in Managed Payroll

EmployeeConnect

In today’s environment, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is paramount. For many companies, managing payroll in-house can be a daunting task fraught with risks. Errors in payroll processing can lead to costly fines, legal repercussions, and diminished employee trust. Managed payroll services offer a robust solution, ensuring that payroll is not only accurate and timely but also compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

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Leadership Development Carnival

Julie Winkle Giulioni

As a former teacher, August is always a reminder to turn my attention to matters of learning. So, I’m delighted to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival featuring the wisdom of 25 friends and thought leaders. Here you’ll find rich resources and insightful reads on communication, creativity, productivity, ethics, and my personal favorite, development.

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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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HR Summer School Back 2 School Recap

Lighthouse

As the back-to-school season has kicked off for our children, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the highlights of this year’s HR Summer School 2024! Since its inception amid the 2020 pandemic, HR Summer School has stood at the forefront of bridging the HR community, delivering unparalleled virtual learning, and fostering a sense of inspiration among professionals.

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Beyond a project management office: Why transformation offices are the future

HRExecutive

Very few transformations deliver on their goals. Over the past decade, project management offices (PMOs) and change management offices (CMOs) have been able to reduce the percentage of transformations that fail from 38% in 2013 to 13% in 2023, according to research by Bain. - Advertisement - But while PMOs and CMOs have helped prevent failures, they haven’t been as successful in improving desired business outcomes.

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The Importance of Compliance in Managed Payroll

EmployeeConnect

In today’s environment, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is paramount. For many companies, managing payroll in-house can be a daunting task fraught with risks. Errors in payroll processing can lead to costly fines, legal repercussions, and diminished employee trust. Managed payroll services offer a robust solution, ensuring that payroll is not only accurate and timely but also compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

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HR dilemma: Why a majority of managers are ignoring return-to-office policies

HRExecutive

According to ResumeBuilder, a quarter of U.S. companies plan to increase the number of days employees are required to be in the office next year, and managers will likely be key in ensuring that employees adhere to those boosted return-to-office policies. But will managers comply? - Advertisement - The answer is likely a resounding “no” if managers’ behavior is similar to what happened this year in the U.K.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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National Wellness Month 2024: 6 Employee Wellness Program Ideas

Extensis

Quick look: August is National Wellness Month, but business leaders can contribute year-round to their employees’ well-being. The right benefits package and a healthy work environment can keep your staff happy and engaged while boosting your business’s cost-efficiency. Here, we explore six tips to help employers promote employee wellness during National Wellness Month and beyond.

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People and Culture vs. HR: What’s the Difference?

Analytics in HR

The People and Culture function in HR is becoming increasingly prominent. The boundaries between the professional and personal are often blurred, and companies are investing in building environments that prioritize employee wellbeing, stimulate creativity, and encourage innovation. A strong company culture is crucial for anchoring people to business success.

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Financial Resiliency: The Skill You Didn’t Know Your Team Needed

Best Money Moves

Financial resiliency: The skill you didn’t know your team needed. Learn why fostering financial resiliency may be key to a more productive, confident workforce. Everyone encounters rough financial patches at some point — the key is how easily you adapt to situations that threaten your well-being. This concept is at the core of financial resiliency, the key skill you could be missing in your workforce.

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Post-Relocation Support: Strategies for Continued Employee Engagement and Performance

UrbanBound HR

Congratulations, you did it! You found the perfect applicant, sold them on the job and helped orchestrate a successful relocation. Now, it’s time to celebrate, yes? Actually…not so fast. Yes, this is a major accomplishment. But your amazing new hire hasn’t actually proven themselves. So, don’t pop the champagne just yet. Here’s the reality: in order to ensure that your newly relocated employee not only acclimates, but becomes a shining star, you’ll need to provide them with post-relocation suppo

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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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Crucial HR KPIs to measure in today’s workplace

Insperity

Many Human resources (HR) key performance indicators (KPIs) have proven useful to track and measure consistently year over year. However, the last few years have changed the workplace in fundamental ways. This has pushed specific HR KPIs to the forefront in importance and significance. HR KPIs are the workforce metrics that HR departments use to evaluate: How HR influences and contributes to the company, and impacts the financial bottom line How successful HR is at achieving HR strategy and over

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How Allstate’s Skills-Based Culture Helped This Sales Manager Get Ahead

The Muse

Anthony Nelson, a sales manager at Allstate, shares how he navigated a path to success during his tenure at Allstate.

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The Worst Parts of Distribution Channel Marketing (and How to Make Them Better) 

The Incentive Solutions News blog

In the glamourous world of distribution channel marketing, there’s a delicate balance between being a smooth operator and being a hot mess. Seasoned channel marketers are all too familiar with the hardest and most frustrating parts of marketing strategy. In this blog, I want to confront the worst parts of distribution channel marketing and talk about how we can transform obstacles into opportunities for more efficiency and revenue-driving results.

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Why First-Time CEOs Fail, And Five Ways To Succeed

Forbes Coaches Council

When I coach first-time CEOs, we focus on five areas that help them transform the challenges of the new role into opportunities for growth.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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12 Great Examples of Modern Job Descriptions & Templates

Ongig

Well-written job descriptions are important for promoting your company’s employer branding. Modern job descriptions function as concise promotions of your job vacancies, telling your organizational story and enticing prospective hires on how they can become a part of that eventful journey. On the other hand, poorly written JDs could deter qualified candidates from applying for a role or hone in on individuals with a poor job fit.

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5 Steps To Manage Your Finances As An Entrepreneur

Forbes Coaches Council

The goal is to track your finances accurately and avoid issues. Record all earnings and expenses to determine your tax obligations and understand your profitability.

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Reexamining California COVID-19 Workplace Regulations

HRWatchdog

In the past two weeks, positive COVID-19 tests have increased to 18 percent in the U.S. Health and Human Services Agency’s Region 9, which includes California — and this particular surge is, as the Los Angeles Times reports , “surprisingly stronger [and] longer lasting than experts had expected.” And although California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency proclamation ended in February 2023 , special rules for employers still apply under the COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations , which are en

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15 Must-Subscribe Employee Wellness Newsletters for 2024

HR Tech Girl

Here's my list of employee wellness newsletters that cut through the noise, delivering actionable tips and insights to help you address your most significant wellness challenges. The post 15 Must-Subscribe Employee Wellness Newsletters for 2024 appeared first on People Managing People.

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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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Algorithms control workers. Here is one example how

Fast Company The Future of Work

In his new book, AI expert Hatim Rahman argues that algorithms have created a new labor market paradigm for workers.

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Can I Collect Unemployment If I Relocate?

Workology

"I would like to relocate to California. Can I relocate and collect unemployment there until I find a job?" The post Can I Collect Unemployment If I Relocate? appeared first on Workology.

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Algorithms control workers. Here is one example how

Fast Company The Future of Work

In his new book, AI expert Hatim Rahman argues that algorithms have created a new labor market paradigm for workers.