Fri.Oct 25, 2024

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Lean Thinking: The Secret Power Of Great Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

Even the most successful companies may be missing out by not applying Lean to developing leadership excellence.

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The state of inclusion this National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and what’s needed next

HR Brew

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to an end, many disability leaders have pointed out how much progress disabled workers have made since the Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990. Despite advancements, disabled workers still face barriers to success and employers can do more. Employment. The current unemployment rate of disabled workers is 7.2%, a record low since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking the figure in 2009 and down from a high of 15% in 2012

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How to Make the Best Staff Morale Survey to Boost Engagement

Terryberry

A staff morale survey helps companies understand how employees feel about their jobs. This article will explain what a staff morale survey is, why it’s important, and how to create one. You’ll also learn how to analyze the results to make meaningful improvements. Key Takeaways High staff morale boosts productivity, job satisfaction, and retention, making it essential for organizational success.

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How an HR-driven language program translated into a ‘total business win’

HRExecutive

Like many manufacturing organizations, DS Smith encountered hiring troubles in the wake of the pandemic. At its Lebanon, Ind., facility—which opened in 2019 in a state given a severe rating by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for only having 72 available workers for every 100 openings—HR struggled to fully staff the plant’s three shifts. Throughout the manufacturing park surrounding the business, there were signs enticing workers with everything from sign-on bonuses to free food. - Advertisement - “

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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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Taking Employee Engagement to New Heights

SocialChorus

”If you treat your employee well, they in turn will treat your customers well. And by doing that, they’ll come back and that will make your shareholders happy. By that, what I mean is genuinely care about your employees, put them at the center of our decision making model, involve them in problems and opportunities and challenges, trust them that they know what to do, and then they can make the right decisions.

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Three Financial Wellness Email Templates

Flimp Communications

Even in the best of times, financial concerns can seep into every waking moment of a person’s life. “Am I saving enough for a comfortable retirement?” “Will I be able to pay my bills this month?” “What if something unexpected happens?” “Will I get hit with a huge tax bill?” “How do I maximize my refund?” “Have I made safe investments?” “Will I lose it all?

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Election 2024: Where the Harris and Trump campaigns stand on immigration, and what it means for HR

HR Brew

Here’s something even scarier than all of the horror films you’re binging around Halloween: The US presidential election is less than two weeks away. We’ve covered how Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s stances on issues such as childcare , organized labor , and abortion might affect the HR function when a new administration enters the White House next year.

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The CFPB Cracks Down on Unchecked Worker Surveillance

HR Digest

Employers may be determined to keep a close eye on their employees, but the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is keeping an even closer watch on the employers themselves. The CFPB has released a new guide on unchecked worker surveillance tactics, asking employers to prioritize full transparency in all its actions. The CFPB issued a warning on worker surveillance, encouraging employers to adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules diligently.

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2025 return-to-office trends: Will Amazon and Dell lead the way?

HRExecutive

Rapidly changing return-to-office policies since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 have left HR leaders racing to keep up with the latest trends. With the fourth quarter and 2025 strategizing well underway, experts say organizations should pay attention to several likely shifts as they continue refining policies for where employees are working. - Advertisement - These include more employers mandating that employees work five days a week in the office.

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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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Pittsburgh Limits Employment Drug Testing for Individuals with Medical Marijuana Cards

Sterling Check

On September 24, 2024, City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signed into effect a new ordinance that makes it illegal for Pittsburgh employers to perform pre-employment marijuana testing on candidates who hold a valid Pennsylvania medical marijuana card. The ordinance also limits an employers’ right to require marijuana tests of employees who are certified under Pennsylvania law to use marijuana for medical reasons during employment, unless there is reasonable suspicion of on-the-job impairment.

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Don’t overreach with arbitration agreements

Business Management Daily

We’ve already seen Disney’s mistake when it tried to muscle a grieving family into arbitration. Disney backed down. Uber—which, like a lot of companies these days, requires service providers to sign arbitration agreements—did not and was slapped back by a federal trial court. Uber doesn’t get a lift The facts aren’t difficult to follow: In 2018, Uber discovered one of its drivers had a 16-year-old criminal conviction and revoked his permission to work as driver.

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The Future of MedTech Marketing: Understanding the 2025 Landscape

marenated HR

A recent comprehensive report from Deloitte has unveiled fascinating predictions about the healthcare and life sciences industry in 2025. For marketers and MedTech companies alike, these insights present both opportunities and challenges that require strategic navigation. Let’s analyze this data to understand how companies can position themselves at the forefront of this evolution.

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Hot Topics in Workplace Law and Culture: A Conversation with the EEOC, Proskauer, and EVERFI

EverFi - HR

We hosted a lively panel discussion with nationally-recognized experts who dove into subjects that are top of mind – and often challenging – for compliance and human resources professionals. View on-demand to learn their unique perspectives on legal developments and best practices related to topics like the use of artificial intelligence technologies in hiring and performance management, navigating increased reports of Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the workplace, accommodating pregnant worker

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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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Paid sick leave for employees to care for pets? One major city may soon require it.

The Employer Handbook

A bill introduced this week in the NY City Council would require employers to provide employees paid sick leave for pet care. Council members Shaun Abreu, Tiffany Cabán, Shahana K. Hanif, and Farah N. Louis have sponsored a measure to amend the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to include the care of a companion or service animal that needs medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a physical illness, injury or health condition or that needs preventive medical care.

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Executive Search Quarterly Report: Q3 2024

Thrive TRM

Table of Contents 2024 Q3 Overview Leadership hiring demand dropped 4% quarter-over-quarter in Q3, the second straight quarterly decline. This, after a promising second half of 2023 and a strong start to 2024, leaves the market seemingly slipping off the growth trajectory it’s been fighting so hard to find. While the market isn’t flirting with the market bottom of mid-2022, it also can’t seem to find consistent growth.

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The Metaverse and eSignatures – A Match Made in Virtual Heaven

SutiHR

Imagine: You are in a (real) virtual conference room with your colleagues’ avatars. But instead. The post The Metaverse and eSignatures – A Match Made in Virtual Heaven appeared first on SutiSoft.

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18 Employee Recognition Ideas to Make Your Staff Feel Valued

The Muse

Find creative employee recognition ideas including thoughtful gifts and programs to inspire, motivate, and reward your team.

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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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AI Risk Management for HR: 3 Key Risks To Manage & HR Actions To Take 

AIHR

While AI use in fields like HR began in the mid-2010s, it has made remarkable strides in recent years, particularly with the growing popularity of Generative AI tools. These tools, a subset of AI, focus on creating new content, data, or information by analyzing patterns in existing data. Despite these advancements, the adoption of AI within HR departments remains slow.

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How to Cancel an Interview Without Burning Bridges (Samples Included!)

The Muse

Learn how to cancel an interview professionally, whether it's last minute, due to another offer, or for personal reasons.

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18 Coaches Share Important Truths About The Coaching Industry

Forbes Coaches Council

While experience is a great teacher, hearing from those who have walked the same path can help you find success faster and avoid some of the challenges they faced.

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9 Management Skills to Put on Your Resume—and How to Showcase Them

The Muse

Applying for management roles? Here are nine management skills to put on your resume and expert tips on how to highlight them.

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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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How To Prepare Your Company For A Less Chaotic Holiday Season

Forbes Coaches Council

Company leaders can help their employees and clients navigate this wonderful, often frenetic period by starting end-of-year preparations well in advance.

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How to Deal with Different Types of Difficult Customers

The Muse

Learn effective strategies to use when dealing with difficult customers and to improve customer satisfaction—with practical tips and examples.

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The Role of HR in Succession Planning: Shaping the Future

Betterworks

HR drives succession planning by identifying critical roles, nurturing future talent, and ensuring leadership continuity through strategic planning.

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What is Ikigai? Your Guide to Finding an Inspiring Life & Career

BetterUp

Discover exactly what Ikigai is, how to find yours, and how it can change your life for the better.

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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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Best Practices for Working Across Different Time Zones

The Muse

Discover the best practices for working across different time zones, including tips for scheduling, communication, and managing global teams.

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Is My Workplace Psychologically Safe?

Stratus

If you work in human resources, you may have heard the term “psychological safety” in recent trainings. While it’s been around for years, it has become a recent hot-button topic for many HR managers to ensure employees feel psychologically safe at work.

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Can You See Every Solution? 4 Leadership Tools That Open Your Eyes To Creative Problem-Solving

Forbes Coaches Council

So what does creative problem-solving actually look like?