Tue.Sep 17, 2024

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What HR needs to know about R&D tax credits

HRExecutive

Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may be missing out on an opportunity to reduce their payroll taxes through research and development (R&D) tax credits. While HR typically defers to the finance team when it comes to taxes, the unique vantage point of HR can contribute a different perspective. - Advertisement - R&D doesn’t apply just to organizations doing hard-core science.

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When it comes to AI, one Allstate exec warns against ‘trying to design a problem around a solution that exists’

HR Brew

It’s easy to get as excited as a kid in a candy shop when there’s an ever-growing selection of AI tools at your fingertips. This excitement for new AI tools in HR is palpable, as 77% of organizations surveyed by Workday plan to increase their use of AI for hiring in the next year. But leaders should be wary of investing in AI technology blindly, and instead ensure that any tools they invest in can solve an existing problem, Kerry Gumm, VP of HR services and experience at Allstate, warned during

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Measuring Recruiting and Hiring Success: Key Metrics to Track

Civility Partners

In the past, recruiting was often a “spray and pray” approach—posting job openings everywhere and hoping the right candidate would find their way to us, even faxing over their resumes. Thankfully, recruiting today is far more strategic, thanks to the internet and advances in technology. To truly evaluate the success of your hiring efforts, you need to track key recruitment metrics.

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As Amazon mandates a full-time RTO, experts share how HR can support employees

HR Brew

Amazon just hit its employees with an UNO reverse card. CEO Andy Jassy announced on Monday that Amazon’s nearly 350,000 corporate employees will be required to work in the office five days a week, effective Jan. 2. It’s a move away from its current mandate of three days a week that it adopted in early 2023. Amazon was one of the first major corporations to call workers back into the office post-pandemic, and has said those who don’t comply will be denied promotions.

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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 Underrepresented Talent and Best Strategies for Sourcing the Talent

HR Lineup

In today’s business environment, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become central to the success and sustainability of organizations. As part of this transformation, the need to tap into underrepresented talent pools has gained importance. But what exactly is underrepresented talent, and how can organizations source this talent effectively?

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Performance development plans: Boost engagement & productivity

Business Management Daily

Prioritizing workforce development is essential for maximizing employee productivity and retention. Employees desire career growth opportunities. Furthermore, businesses require employees committed to continuous improvement to uphold productivity. In addition, they need to maintain high-performance standards. Performance development plans (PDPs) are excellent tools for keeping managers and employees on track with ongoing performance development, mentorship, and learning.

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Legislative lowdown: What employers should know final Biden rules on mental health parity

HR Brew

Employers and health plans that cover mental health and substance use benefits must meet certain requirements to ensure this care is as easily accessible as other types of medical care under a set of final rules issued by the Biden administration on Sept. 9. The rules clarify responsibilities under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), a 2008 law that requires group health plans and health insurance issuers offering mental health or substance use disorder benefits to do so

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Assistive Animals at Work Still Subject to Minimum Standards

HRWatchdog

One of our employees has asked to bring an emotional support dog to the office. I know about service animals in the workplace. Do we legally have to allow an employee to bring a support dog to work? The answer is maybe. Employers may have to allow an employee to bring an emotional support animal to work as a reasonable accommodation. ADA and FEHA The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protect job applicants and employees who have

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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

The days of thinking about human resources (HR) as merely a supportive, administrative function – say, passively managing employee documentation, overseeing timekeeping and administering payroll – are long over. Increasingly, leaders are recognizing the broader value of HR as a strategic partner and the critical importance of HR in overall business success.

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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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Next Employees Win Six-Year Long Equal Pay Lawsuit in UK

Trusaic

More than 3,500 current and former employees at British retailer Next won a six-year fight for equal pay on Aug. 27. An Employment Tribunal ruled that Next failed to prove that paying its sales consultants, who are predominantly women, lower pay rates than its warehouse workers was not sexual discrimination. The plaintiffs are entitled to back pay for up to six years before they brought the class-action suit forward and for the time since, which is estimated to be more than 30 million pounds (

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What makes a sustainable workplace DEI strategy today?

HRExecutive

In the last few months, as political rhetoric has steered into the topic of corporate DEI strategy, a number of high-profile companies have publicly walked back commitments to DEI programming. Where does this leave today’s chief DEI officers? “All the noise you’re hearing externally has really been elevated, and I, along with many other diversity leaders, have struggled,” says Kari Mayfield, head of diversity, equity and inclusion at software developer Ping Identity , which employs more than 1,2

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The Relationship Between the NDIS, Healthcare in Australia, and the Role of HR Systems

EmployeeConnect

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the most significant social reforms in the country’s history, providing support for Australians with disabilities and their families. Since its inception in 2013, the NDIS has empowered individuals with disabilities by giving them access to funding for essential services, enabling them to live more independently and participate fully in society.

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Maximizing Employee Referrals: A Game-Changer for Talent Acquisition

LiveHire

In today’s competitive job market, finding top talent can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. While traditional recruitment methods have their place, companies are increasingly turning to employee referrals to tap into networks of trusted, high-quality candidates. Here’s how leveraging employee referrals, especially with the right tools like LiveHire, can become your secret weapon in talent acquisition.

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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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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Help Employees Achieve Their Financial Goals

Cupa HR

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program can offer significant financial relief to higher ed employees, but many don’t know they qualify for this benefit. PSLF is open to most full-time higher ed employees of nonprofit colleges and universities who have direct federal student loans. HR can spread the word to current employees and use loan forgiveness as part of a retention and recruitment strategy.

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Reimagine recruitment with AI infused everywhere

Bullhorn Blog

At Bullhorn, we talk to recruiters and staffing firms every day, and we’re hearing the same things over and over. Recruitment firms are dealing with margin pressure while also trying to differentiate themselves competitively. These are not easy times for anyone, and the day-to-day of recruiting is just harder. The good news is that most firms are actually bullish on their outlook for the future, with nearly two-thirds predicting a revenue increase.

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10 Free Job Offer Letter Samples for All Hiring Situations

Peoplebox

Many think that a job offer letter is just a formality in the hiring process. Unfortunately, this includes even some of the best recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals. They fail to realise that a good job offer letter can build a strong, positive relationship with the new hire. The right offer letter can set the tone for the professional journey ahead, ensuring clarity and preventing potential misunderstandings.

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Who’s who: creating an effective employee directory

Workable

Let’s take a look at what they are, why they matter, and how you can create (and maintain) them for increased clarity within your own company. Employee directory vs. organizational chart Your employee directory and organizational chart (often abbreviated to “org chart”) share a core purpose: they provide information about your employees. Where they differ is the type of information they share.

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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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Enhancing Compensation: Innovative Strategies, Technologies, and Methodologies for Program Success

Decusoft

Customizable interactive dashboards empower companies to explore workforce composition and compensation patterns Ramsey, NJ – July 25th, 2023: Decusoft, a leading provider of enterprise compensation planning and management software, announced the availability of a powerful DEI and Pay Equity Analytics module that gives employers a real-time picture of the gender, age, and ethnic makeup of their workforce and how those factors relate to compensation levels.

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Best employee retention software

Peoplebox

Companies’ year-on-year turnover rates will be 50-70% higher in the future. Also, it will take 18% more time to fill the role. The increased hiring time will raise recruiting costs while losing important employees will disrupt teams, delay projects, and hurt morale. The solution? Identify and retain top talent. We all know it takes high-level engagement to increase retention but with daily tasks, for HRs, it’s hard to manage both work and engagement practices.

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How to Choose the Right Cyber Security Recruiter in California?

Recruiters Lineup

California is a tech-driven state, making it a prime target for increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. In this environment, hiring top cyber security talent is essential for businesses looking to protect their data and maintain security resilience. However, finding highly skilled professionals in such a specialized field can be challenging for employers.

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Integrating Mental Health First Aid into EDSI’s Wellness to Work Initiative

EDSI

EDSI's Luzerne County staff recently participated in five Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions across the Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton offices, resulting in 39 employees earning their 3-year MHFA certification. This initiative equips staff with vital skills to support both colleagues and clients in managing mental health challenges, creating a stronger, more supportive work environment.

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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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Measuring Onboarding Effectiveness: Key Metrics for Success

Civility Partners

Having an employee orientation program is a great start. It usually involves getting paperwork signed, introducing new hires around the office, and providing some initial training. But are you truly onboarding your employees? Effective onboarding is more than just a warm welcome—it’s about integrating new hires into your company’s culture and ensuring they become productive quickly.

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How 4 winning companies use Bob to drive business success

HiBob

From the Oscars to the Olympic Games, we live in a world that celebrates the best of the best. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers, a global business award competition that recognizes the world’s best companies to work for and the people who drive their success, is no different. We are delighted to see so many of our customers win awards, recognizing them as outstanding places of work and highlighting the innovative ways they use Bob to drive business success.

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The 2024 Shakeup: How Field Enablement Leadership Transformed

Rallyware for Human Resources

In 2024, the role of a field enablement leader has shifted dramatically. What was once a logistical, operations-heavy role has now evolved into something far more complex, strategic, and indispensable to an organization’s success. These leaders are no longer mere facilitators of distributor sales enablement, training, or operational processes; instead, they are becoming behavioral architects.

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How Working with a PEO Can Improve Retention for Small Businesses

Helpside

Employee retention is a crucial concern for small businesses, especially in today’s competitive job market. With limited resources, small business owners often struggle to provide competitive benefits , training , and support that larger companies offer. This is where a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can make a big difference. By partnering with a PEO, small businesses gain access to valuable HR resources , benefits , and compliance assistance , all of which can help improve employe

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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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Starting Up: This founder is helping make business leaders all stars

HR Brew

Kelsey Hahn knows a thing or two about teamwork. “From as early as I can remember,” the Calgary-based tech founder has been “obsessed” with teams and the dynamics that lead to a group of underdogs coming away with the win. As a young child, Hahn, as a “traditional Canadian stereotype, played hockey, and as a young adult, she studied sports teams as proxies for organizations.

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The Coaching Engagement Blueprint To Inspire Behavior Change

Cloverleaf

Being an executive, leadership, or team coach is deeply rewarding when clients are engaged and committed to implementing the changes they seek. However, the actual coaching work happens between sessions—when clients must turn those conversations into action. Coaches often struggle to maintain engagement as client dynamics shift, with personality, leadership style, or external factors complicating the process.

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Hiring for Niche Roles: 5 Helpful Tips

ApplicantStack

Hiring managers often sift through a large pool of qualified applications and narrow them down to the right fit for the right job. Sometimes that task is easier than others, particularly when trying to fill a niche job that requires a very specific set of skills. Hiring for niche roles can present challenges like a smaller applicant pool, a mismatch of skills and job responsibilities, or missing out on potential employees who opt to work elsewhere.