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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How Great Workplaces Measure the ROI of Internships

Great Place to Work

ALKU shares lessons learned from its internship program, comprehensive training efforts, and the value of mentorship. What is the real business value of training interns for your organization? Interns are capable and work-ready young adults, and they deserve the same training, professional respect, and inclusion in their employer’s corporate culture as their full-time counterparts.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5 Payroll Features and Benefits to Consider When Shopping for Software 

Patriot Software

When you have employees, you need to pay them. Instead of manually calculating gross pay, payroll taxes and deductions, and net pay, you might opt for payroll software. With the right software, you can run payroll in minutes—not hours—each pay period.

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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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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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Free Succession Planning Template and In-depth 2024 Guide

Analytics in HR

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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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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6 Ways Application Control Benefits You

Symantec

Establishing a positive security model for application control

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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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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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Best Practices for Employee Performance Management in the Manufacturing Industry

AssessTEAM Performance Management

Effective employee performance evaluation is crucial for driving productivity and ensuring operational excellence in the manufacturing industry. You can optimize your workforce, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth with the right strategies. In this blog, we will explore the five best practices that can transform your approach to performance management in the manufacturing industry.