Tue.Nov 17, 2020

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Even When You Are in a Majority Group

DecisionWise

The other day I was on a call, and the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion came up. I could feel myself sliding into that uneasy zone where you no longer know whether anyone wants to hear your perspective.

Your Managers Are Struggling. Here’s What They Need To Be More Effective.

15Five

Managers have always had a tough job, but the events of this year have made managing even harder. In our 2020 Workplace Report , we found that most managers are struggling to perform, and direct reports are feeling the direct effects.

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Yep, Your Organization Needs “Momboarding”

Ultimate Software

Last Monday, I woke up to my alarm clock for the first time in twelve weeks. I nursed my tiny baby, so little her head still fits in my palm, and I got her, my older daughter, and myself ready for the day.

What Employees Want and Need to Hear Now

Engage2Excel

As the pandemic continues to take its toll in health, economic and emotional terms, employees everywhere need to hear that their contributions are valued.

The Pro’s Guide To Getting The Best ROI From Your New LMS

You need a Learning Management System when your courses and training programs need to be accessible online. Quickly build the perfect business case and easily determine which LMS will provide the best return on investment you need with this how-to eBook!

Podcast: How To Use 360-Degree Feedback Effectively In Your Organization

DecisionWise

In this podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Assessment and Sr. Consultant, Dave Long, discusses some common strategies around implementing 360-degree feedback in an organization.

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Improving Risk Assessments Over Time

Take It Personel-ly

Risk assessments are not often seen as a major priority for some businesses. It can feel pointless spending too much time and energy on an exercise that feels purely hypothetical – until, of course, something unexpected actually does happen.

Free 2021 California Employment Laws White Paper

HRWatchdog

Even in a months-long pandemic, the California Legislature passed a bunch of new employment laws — some COVID-19-related, some not — that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on or before his September 30, 2020, deadline.

Worst States for Age Discrimination in the Covid Economy

Take It Personel-ly

Age discrimination claims have spiked in over a dozen states since 2018. Unfortunately, COVID-19 and the current recession will almost certainly worsen these trends into 2021.

How to Host a Socially-Distanced Employee Event in 2020 | C.A. Short

C. A. Short Company

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, hosting employee events and celebrations has been difficult and uncertain. What many managers and employers are struggling to address is the need for social interaction among employees.

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Benefits in a Pandemic: What HR Leaders Need to Know

Building a benefits program for a diverse workforce has always been a top priority, but now it’s become both more important and complex with so much change and uncertainty. Download our latest guide that features emerging benefits employees expect in 2021 and beyond.

H2-What? Water Softeners, Explained

Take It Personel-ly

Are you aware of the harmful effects that hard water can have on your skin? Well, if you are, you have probably heard about the possibility of using a water softener. But what is a water softener? Once you get an answer to that question, you are probably going to be asking: What is a […].

Why you should prioritize workplace stress management during the pandemic

Workable

Reduced employee wellbeing does not come without a cost. It undermines employee productivity and morale and can even lead to burnout if we don’t combat it on time.

The COVID-19 Conundrum: Can you suspend employees for attending big Thanksgiving dinners?

The Employer Handbook

Luigi Crespo from Frederick, MD, USA , CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. We’ve seen a spate of new state and local COVID-19 restrictions over the past week or so. New Jersey and Philadelphia, among others, tighten the belt.

How to Manage Team Dynamics While Remote

Quantum Workplace

More people are working remotely than ever before—and the trend is likely to continue. Global Workplace Analytics estimates that 56% of U.S. workers have jobs that are compatible with working from home, and 25-35% of the workforce will be working remotely by the end of 2021.

Use Chaos to Build a Stronger Organization

Speaker: Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group

As we look to tomorrow, it is time to ask ourselves what lessons have we learned and how do we create flexible organizations that can survive what the future holds. Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer for Sapient Insights Group, will share insights, data, and tools that are helping organizations adapt and even thrive in this difficult environment. She’ll discuss the emerging trends in the Learning technology market, and how these exciting new approaches to creating micro, adaptive, and personalized content is changing the face of workforce development while creating strong connections to business outcomes.

4 Fun Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

Take It Personel-ly

Self-Esteem is one of the most important factors in living a happy and fulfilling life. When you have it, you feel confident that you can take care of anything in the world. When you lack self-esteem you second-guess yourself or feel that you’re not worthy.

Sudden change in leadership – 9 tips for telling clients and employees

Insperity

When an important leader makes an abrupt exit from your company, the departure can leave your employees, clients and even the remaining leaders feeling uncertain. Unanswered questions can inspire rumors about the past and cast doubts over your company’s future.

Do you have a Recruiting Strategy for 2021?

Pragna Technologies

The pandemic has laid a significant impact on the recruitment industry, obstructing the execution of the natural flow of recruitment strategy due to numerous lockdowns and quarantine periods that occurred all over the world in different periods.

Improving Mental Health at Work: DIY Hacks

Rise

In a recent article , the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) warns of an “echo pandemic” of mental health issues caused by fear and stress. .

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The Best Sales Forecasting Models for Weathering Your Goals

Every sales forecasting model has a different strength and predictability method. It’s recommended to test out which one is best for your team. This way, you’ll be able to further enhance – and optimize – your newly-developed pipeline. Your future sales forecast? Sunny skies (and success) are just ahead!

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can you be spontaneous when you have a full-time job?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: Can you still have a spontaneous personal life when you work full-time? My husband and I have conflicting schedules: he works nights and weekends part-time, and I work a traditional full-time job 9-5 weekdays, so we often don’t get to do much together socially.

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Discovering The Depths Of What’s Possible

Forbes Coaches Council

What if all that stands between you and your best self… is you? Leadership /leadership Leadership /leadership leadership

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How to Help Your Team Stay Connected When Working Remotely

Criteria Corp

For the past few months, companies have had to get creative and find new ways to work from home. While many of these adjustments have been successful, one of the biggest challenges has been staying connected and maintaining the social well-being of employees.

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Assessing Values in Online Technology Part 4

HR Examiner

Today, in part three of our series we’ll look at the types of assessment, trends and observations, tips for buyers, and tips for sellers. Assessing Values in Online Technology. Ten Things We Learned. Part Four.

Free Webinar: How To Create A 100% Virtual Onboarding Experience

Speaker: David Secunda, CEO, WorkBright

Are you struggling with virtual onboarding? Whether you are making the switch to remote work or biding your time until you can get back to the office – you need a solution that works. Check out our webinar on November 12th at 1 PM E.T. for more information.

8 Tips to Survive Graduating Into a Recession, From People Who’ve Been There

The Muse

Career-building advice for Gen Z, from millennials who got their start during the last recession. Getting Ahead

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Deloitte Research: Fluid Roles for More Future-proof Companies

Rallyware for Human Resources

New research carried out by Deloitte illustrates an alarming situation concerning the immediate and longer-term future of work. It also points to a stark lack of readiness on behalf of the companies set to get affected by that.

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Extended DISC wins 2020 Training Magazine Network Choice Award

Extended DISC

Minneapolis, MN (November 2, 2020) —Training magazine unveiled the winners of the 2020 Training Magazine Network Choice Awards—a crowd-sourced vendor awards program that recognizes outstanding training products and solutions. Press Release

The Transgender Inclusive Workplace

Tandem HR

Employers may not think they have any transgender employees. But, in fact, more than half of transgender individuals have not yet disclosed their status to their employers.

Benefits benchmarking data for better employee and organizational wellbeing

Recognize your strengths and identify opportunities to retain valuable employees, increase employee engagement and achieve organizational goals. See where you stand against trends informed by nearly 4,000 employers and face your future with confidence.

my office asks people to work while they’re on vacation

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: What’s the best way to manage work-related requests when you have time off, especially when holding onto your job seems more critical than ever? I have worked for the same organization for several years. In the last couple of years, my boss has developed a habit of asking her direct reports to follow up on work-related tasks when they are on leave.

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5 Tech Tools to Empower Your Remote Team to Stay Productive

Achievers - Recruiting

Most companies transitioned to a remote team during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic , and many will maintain this shift permanently, even after the pandemic ends. There are many benefits to going—and staying—remote.

boss spends the morning ranting, using “tl;dr” in work emails, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. My boss wants to spend the morning ranting instead of working. I started a new job recently on a small team (me, my boss, and a coworker). On my first day, my boss said that they always spend the beginning of each morning talking.

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