Thu.Aug 08, 2024

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Technically HR: What’s HR’s role in employee IT hygiene?

HR Brew

The global CrowdStrike IT outage in July caused widespread chaos and financial damage to businesses large and small. Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed , an Alaskan 911 system was temporarily unavailable, broadcasters went dark, and for HR pros, the outage left many employees with the infamous “blue screen of death” and even upended payroll systems for some companies.

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Making Informed Decisions: The Importance of Data-Driven HR

Hire Road

Making Informed Decisions: The Importance of Data-Driven HR Human resources (HR) has long been viewed as a field that relies on intuition, experience, and subjective assessments. While these factors are valuable, relying solely on them can lead to biases or delayed decision-making. The future of HR will take shape at the intersection of intuition and actionable data.

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Intel is adding more childcare benefits, part of a bid to strengthen the semiconductor workforce

HR Brew

Intel recently announced further investments in childcare benefits for its workers, part of an effort to attract and retain a more diverse workforce, as well as support career development for working parents. When making changes to its childcare program, Intel consulted with the office overseeing the CHIPS and Science Act after the federal government asked companies applying for funding to detail how they will guarantee affordable, high-quality childcare to workers.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: Understanding the New Federal Overtime Rule 

MP Wired For HR

2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: Understanding the New Federal Overtime Rule August 8th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn The business landscape is constantly evolving, and for employers, staying compliant with labor laws is paramount. A significant change is on the horizon with the new federal overtime rule. This update will drastically impact how businesses classify employees and calculate wages.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Workers are supposed to come back from vacation refreshed and remotivated. But do they?

HR Brew

Vacations just don’t hit like they used to. Research suggests that workers should return from paid time-off refreshed and ready to grind, but that may no longer be the case: 42% of the 1,000 US employees surveyed by MyBioSource earlier this year said they dreaded returning to work after time off, and 41% reported experiencing post-PTO burnout. While this may seem like a new flavor of employee engagement issues plaguing companies, experts say it’s likely related to some challenges that HR profess

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How HR can have conversations about the immigrant experience in the US

HR Brew

The topic of immigration can spark different conversations, especially in the workplace. The percentage of all US workers who are foreign born reached 18.6% last year, or over 30 million people, up from 18.1% in 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Immigrants and their children will likely add another 18 million US workers by 2035, according to Pew Research Center.

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Identify Skill Gaps so You Can Get Working on Upskilling Your Employees

HR Digest

The quest to identify skill gaps among workers is a constant endeavor with no end date, but that’s what it means to grow a workforce. Employees are hired with an armory of skill sets that match what an organization is looking for, but as the role evolves, the employee is expected to grow as well. This is easier to do in some roles, where the work done introduces the necessary skills to the employee, but in most cases, additional training is required to help the employee improve.

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What’s the secret to Marriott’s 26-time Best Companies to Work For award?

HRExecutive

Ask Ty Breland, executive vice president and CHRO at Marriott International, how his organization has made Fortune ’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 26 years in a row, and his answer is simple. - Advertisement - It starts, Breland says, with a “ people-first culture ” that includes investing in employees and, as co-founder J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr.

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10 Effective Employee Engagement Strategies with Actionable Examples

Contact Monkey - HR

While employee engagement strategies aren’t a one-size-fits-all, there are common initiatives that uplift teams and boost engagement across the board. Learn what works for employee engagement strategies —regardless of industry—and how to incorporate these strategies into your internal communications plan, today! Employees fuel business continuity and form a foundation for competitive advantage.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Hot Weather No Excuse to Abandon Dress Code Requirements

HRWatchdog

During a recent heat wave, several employees showed up for work with visible tattoos, strappy tops and flip-flop shoes. This is all in violation of our dress code. Can we enforce it even when the weather is hot? Hot weather poses challenges to traditional dress codes, but heat does not erase an employer’s requirements. Employers still can ban strappy tops, flip-flops, shorts, tank tops and other unacceptable clothing regardless of gender/gender identification.

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‘Heart, health and humanity’: The talent transformation recipe at fast-growing CAVA

HRExecutive

Change has been a constant for most industries in the last few years—an idea particularly resonant in the restaurant industry. Factor in rapid growth, a major acquisition and an IPO, and you have a recipe for transformation —one that is contingent upon talent success. - Advertisement - That’s been the reality facing the HR team at CAVA , a fast-casual restaurant chain with more than 300 locations and more than 9,200 employees across the U.S.

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Free Succession Planning Template and In-depth 2024 Guide

AIHR

Formulating a succession planning template helps to define the purpose and key components of your succession plan. This detailed template can help you chart primary functions and orientate your organization’s succession planning journey. Essential employees resign inevitably. But if you’ve taken preemptive actions to prepare for this situation, you won’t be thrown off guard or have to do much damage control.

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You May Hate HR, but We’re Not Miserable

Evil HR Lady

Your HR department is utterly miserable. Everyone hates them. Turnover is through the roof, and post-pandemic life in HR is wretched. This is according to a New York Times reporter who recently interviewed Workweek chief people officer Hebba Youssef, and others, about the trials of the job. “People in H.R. tend to be very compassionate, very empathetic,” Hebba Youssef said , “but a lot of employees look at us as inherently evil.” I get the evil thing.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Here’s What to Say in a Performance Review as an Employee

Primalogik

Performance appraisals are a cornerstone of employee development. Too often, however, managers and employees don’t gain the full benefits of these reviews. A good performance evaluation can boost engagement and strengthen the manager/employee relationship substantially. In turn, it will help employees contribute more to their organization and advance in their careers.

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What Do All Great Managers Have In Common? Blog #2 In My Management Series

Kevin Sheridan

What do you think of your manager? Almost all workers will acknowledge this truth: your work life depends a lot on your direct manager. This blog series discusses eight of the qualities that all great managers share, whether they are in a glossy C-suite office or behind a retail counter. Today I cover another vital aspect of management: great managers can balance personal and professional factors and be kind.

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How to Identify Critical Roles in Your Company for Succession Planning 

Accendo Technologies

Written by Sheu Quen • 4 minute read • August 8, 2024 What happens when a critical role is vacant? The answer is often chaos, disrupted operations, and diminished morale. Our article explores how to avoid this by showing you the steps to identify critical roles for succession planning. We will also discuss the challenges of pinpointing these critical roles.

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Boomerang employees: Is rehiring right for your company?

Business Management Daily

What is a boomerang employee? Just like the name sounds, boomerang employees are employees who return after leaving a company. While the reasons behind their departure in the first place vary considerably, these former employees share a standard bottom line – they want to come back. The question becomes whether rehiring is in the organization’s best interest.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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More Than Numbers: The Best Employee Stories in Finance

Stories Incorporated HR

Reading Time: 5 minutes The finance industry might not be the first place you’d think to look for compelling employee stories. However, our latest research into career sites has revealed that the finance and insurance sectors are leading the charge in using video content to showcase their people. In fact, 82% of finance companies featured on the Fortune 100 Best Places to Work list use videos on their career sites, with 68% of those highlighting real employee experiences.

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Leveraging AI To Enhance Strategic Thinking: A Modern Leader's Guide

Forbes Coaches Council

One of the most fascinating new tools to enhance deep and strategic thinking is artificial intelligence—if you learn to use it to your advantage.

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Mark your calendars for two FREE employment law webinars this month.

The Employer Handbook

I receive email alerts from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that include information on upcoming webinars. Most of them cost money to attend. But every once in a while, there’s a freebie. Like this one. “Navigating Pregnancy and Nursing for Working Mothers” Starting today, the EEOC and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will co-host “ Navigating Pregnancy and Nursing for Working Mothers ” seven times this month.

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19 Tips To Conquer Imposter Syndrome As A New Leader

Forbes Coaches Council

Newly promoted leaders often experience imposter syndrome, which can be exacerbated if their former peers and new colleagues have yet to “buy into” their leadership.

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.

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Disciplinary Process: What to say/not to say at the hearing

MAD-HR

Conducting a Disciplinary Hearing: A Guide for Managers Conducting a disciplinary hearing can be a nerve-racking process and often managers are unsure of what they can and cannot say at … The post Disciplinary Process: What to say/not to say at the hearing appeared first on MAD-HR.

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Beyond Basic Spreadsheets: Embracing Advanced Tech In CPA Firms

Forbes Coaches Council

Traditional spreadsheet proficiency, while foundational, doesn’t cut it in an era of massive data influxes and the pressing need for real-time, insightful analysis.

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Spotting Heat Stress Symptoms Early On

Ving!

Learn how to recognize heat stress symptoms early and how to prevent health emergencies during hot weather.

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The employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment at work

MAD-HR

As we head into Autumn, there are a number of employment law changes and updates. The Equality Act has been amended to include greater responsibility for employers to take reasonable … The post The employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment at work appeared first on MAD-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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Collaborative Communication: Building Stronger Teams

Forbes Coaches Council

Effective collaboration is not just about exchanging information—it's about creating a culture where every team member feels valued, motivated and heard.

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New School Year: Flexibility for Working Parents

MAD-HR

Each September, as a new school year begins, working parents and guardians face the annual challenge of balancing work responsibilities with the needs of their children. For small businesses, accommodating … The post New School Year: Flexibility for Working Parents appeared first on MAD-HR.

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19 Tips To Conquer Imposter Syndrome As A New Leader

Forbes Coaches Council

Newly promoted leaders often experience imposter syndrome, which can be exacerbated if their former peers and new colleagues have yet to “buy into” their leadership.

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