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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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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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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Many US workers don’t earn a living wage. Can HR help?

HR Brew

When it comes to wages, for many employees the bare minimum is no longer enough. In light of heightened concerns around inflation and financial security, some companies have started to shift their focus from the minimum wage to a “living wage,” defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Institute as the amount a full-time worker must earn “to help cover the cost of their family’s minimum basic needs where they live while still being self-sufficient.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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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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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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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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What Is Workday Illuminate?

Josh Bersin

Today Workday introduced Workday Illuminate , the new brand name for Workday AI. While the name is not important, this new brand demonstrates a shift from AI “dazzlers” to AI “capabilities” within the entire Workday platform. In other words, Workday has now built an underlying AI infrastructure that can manifest solutions in hundreds of ways.

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Handling a menagerie of exotic animals is similar to running HR

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. Ashley Larochelle’s first job was at an exotic pet store, Zoo Creatures, in New Hampshire. While working as an associate, 16-year-old Larochelle was tasked with hand-feeding parrots, cleaning up after alligators, and tending to several other extraordinary animals on a daily basis.

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2025 Pre-Onboarding Checklist for HR

Onboarding begins long before your new employee's first day. With thoughtful preparation, their first days can be seamless. Set the tone for a welcoming experience by starting your onboarding plans for the new year now. With the help of this pre-onboarding checklist, you’re sure to create better first days!

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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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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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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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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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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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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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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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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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Practical Strategies for Building a Skills Based Organization

HRExecutive

Register here! Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET Speaker: Hugo Sarrazin , Chief Product and Technology Officer, UKG Stacia Garr , Co-founder and Principal Analyst, RedThread Research Sponsored by: Description: There’s a lot of talk about skills lately — whether it’s skills based hiring, skills tracking, skills based scheduling, or skills verification — but organizations need to get a better handle on defining skills and harnessing them through technology to benefit people

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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How Integrated Learning and Coaching Accelerates Leadership Development in an Era of Constant Disruption

TalentCulture

Sponsored by ExecOnline Today’s leaders face mounting and unprecedented changes in nearly every aspect of their roles. From managing a hybrid workforce to adopting new technologies like generative AI, leaders are operating in a world of almost constant disruption. Many are struggling to keep up. According to research from McKinsey & Company, only half of […] The post How Integrated Learning and Coaching Accelerates Leadership Development in an Era of Constant Disruption appeared first

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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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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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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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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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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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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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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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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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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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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 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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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.