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10 Public Speaking Tips for Your Next Business Presentation

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I’ve been seeing a few questions lately on social media about how to learn public speaking. Many people are suggesting Toastmasters, which is great. For those who aren’t interested in joining Toastmasters, I wanted to also add a few thoughts. I feel very fortunate that I learned about public speaking early in my professional career.

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Rising Team closes $8M funding round with plans to deepen AI investment

HR Brew

Rising Team, a maker of team development software, announced an $8 million Series A funding round on June 6. The company said the funding will go in part toward incorporating AI technology into the platform, including the launch of an AI-powered leadership coach in the coming months. The round was led by Zeal Capital Partners, a Washington, DC-based venture capital firm focused on investing in “diverse management teams.

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Starbucks Leadership: ‘Everything Is Fine.’ Starbucks Customers: ‘Where’s My Coffee?’

Evil HR Lady

Starbucks customers say lines are getting long , and the wait times are probably making customers cranky as they wait 15 minutes or more for their coffee. But Starbucks says everything is fine–and that its staffing algorithm, which supposedly led to the line issue, is “upgraded,” along with the company’s staffing policies.

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Do I Still Have A Non-Compete? Less Than 100 Days to the FTC Ban on Non-Competes, Legal Challenges Remain

The Muse

The FTC released its Final Rule, banning most post-employment non-compete agreements. What does that mean? Do you still have a non-compete? Answers here.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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A Working Parent's Summer Survival Guide: Overcome The Summer Scramble

Forbes Coaches Council

The summer can be an absolute scramble, but it doesn’t have to be when we take charge of our priorities, calendars and goals.

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Meet the CHRO at an org where 90% of employees can recite the company values

HRExecutive

How does a company founded the year Abraham Lincoln became president attract a new CHRO interested in transformation? By sharing the power of purpose and the impact it can make on talent and culture, now and in the future. - Advertisement - Stacey Hoin is that CHRO. The heritage business is The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian). Hoin joined Guardian in 2021 after a long tenure at GE Capital, serving in various leadership roles across the HR and legal departments.

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How This Former Nurse Recalibrated Her Skills to Pursue a Tech Career with Spectrum

The Muse

Before Grace Thompson became a software engineer at Spectrum, she was a pediatric nurse. Here’s why she decided to make a major career pivot.

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Employee turnover dropped 12% in one year at this food company. Here’s how

HRExecutive

Turnover is a chief concern for most HR leaders today. Food solutions company SpartanNash , which employs 17,000 associates across its food wholesale and grocery retail sectors, reduced turnover by 12% in the last year—thanks to several innovative approaches that exemplify its people-first culture. - Advertisement - From an overhaul of total rewards to a focus on DE&I and an investment in data-driven people insights, tackling turnover required an end-to-end evaluation of talent practices, sa

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The Tech Your Clients Need (But Aren’t Currently Using)

SwipeClock

Did you know that more than 500 professional employer organizations (PEOs) and nearly 6,000 payroll service providers and administrative service organizations serve employers in the U.S.? With so much competition, it’s important to gain an edge and stand apart in the industry. To meet the needs of your clients and prospects, both now and as their businesses grow and shift, you must provide diverse solutions.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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How does the QSEHRA work with Medicare?

PeopleKeep

As of March 2023, Medicare covers more than 65 million Americans, according to the >Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 1. If you're enrolled in Medicare or have several employees on Medicare, you may be wondering if it works with the qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA). In this article, we'll clarify how the QSEHRA works for employees who have Medicare in any form.

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Charter and Independent Schools Prepare for the Latest Federal Overtime Pay Rule

Extensis

Quick look: The Department of Labor (DOL)’s new overtime pay rule requires charter and independent schools to review and refine their current strategies to ensure compliance. This blog provides an in-depth look at the rule and offers proactive steps for these schools to effectively prepare for the upcoming changes. The Department of Labor (DOL) has recently updated the guidelines for overtime pay with a new final rule.

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Ten Common Problems Designing Survey Questions - Satrix Solutions

Satrix Solutions - Employee Engagement

Reflecting back on my legal studies, I often equate survey question development to direct examination and cross-examination of witnesses during a trial. Questions in a courtroom cannot be overly prejudicial to either side, so as to force an answer from a witness or prejudice the objective jury. Therefore, it’s not a stretch to say that developing questions for surveys is much like preparing questions for a trial.

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Prioritizing Cultural Alignment in Global Capability Centers

Allegis Global Solutions

For global brands, the view of global capability centers (GCCs) has expanded over the last several decades. In the latter part of the 20th century and the beginning part of the 21st century, global companies began investing in GCCs in India primarily for back-office and shared services functions. Over the last decade or so, the mindset around GCCs has shifted, and these centers are increasingly taking on more strategic roles within their parent organizations, from driving research and developmen

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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California Litigation Trends and How to Safeguard Against Them

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara discuss litigation trends in California and what steps employers can take to avoid or defend against claims. Litigation Trends Barbara says that over the last several years, there has been a steady increase in wage-and-hour, class and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) actions.

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Achieve work-life harmony: CFO secrets to overcoming stress and burnout

Sage HRMS

Ready to reclaim your time and reduce stress? Our comprehensive guide, Secrets of Successful CFOs, explores how AI and automation are future possibilities and present-day solutions. The post Achieve work-life harmony: CFO secrets to overcoming stress and burnout appeared first on Sage Advice US.

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North Carolina Manufacturing Recruiters Guide for 2024

Recruiters Lineup

The manufacturing industry in North Carolina is becoming more competitive, with many individuals venturing into it. Due to the high demand for its products, the sector boosts both local and international trade. However, the lack of top talent is a factor in productivity. As an employer, you need to invest in the best talent acquisition and retention strategy.

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10 Best HR Apps to Simplify the Workday of an HR Manager 2024

HR Lineup

In the dynamic world of human resources, managing the intricate balance between employee engagement, compliance, and operational efficiency has become increasingly challenging. Thankfully, technology has stepped up to ease these burdens, offering a plethora of apps designed to streamline HR processes. Here are ten of the best HR apps in 2024 that can simplify the workday of an HR manager. 1.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Why Aren’t Employees Receiving More Meaningful Feedback? With Kelly George

Up Your Culture

In this episode, we’re continuing our focus on ENGAGE 2024, our latest company culture and employee engagement report, by asking: “Why aren’t employees receiving more meaningful feedback?” It’s here that we’ll discuss how essential it is for every organization to provide the development opportunities that their employees clearly crave. Discussing the latest findings on People Development is the wonderful Kelly George, Talent Analyst/Engagement Specialist here at Up Your Culture.

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AI-Generated Content: How Companies Avoid the Slop Ahead

Degreed

A giant collection of floating debris called The Great Pacific Garbage Patch covers a huge swath of the North Pacific Ocean. An environmental tragedy, it’s a grim reminder of humanity’s overreliance on single-use plastics. We’re headed for a future of AI-generated garbage patches. AI-generated content can be helpful, making new information more accessible in new modalities.

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How to Write Job Titles that Attract Top Talent (5 Steps)

Ongig

The first thing job seekers notice is the job title. The more attractive, and inclusive your job title is, the more applications you receive. So you must know how to write job titles well. But writing a job post title isn’t as easy as it seems. You have to check for biased language, include keywords, avoid jargon, know when and how to capitalize the job title , and more.

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Appointment Booking Websites: Why Your Business Needs it in 2024

G2 Crowd

Learn essential features, best practices, and software options for appointment booking websites to streamline appointment scheduling and boost efficiency.

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.

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Informal vs Formal Learning: Creating a Blend!

Gyrus

Informal vs Formal Learning: Creating a Blend! GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The corporate training world often questions and evaluates the concept of incorporating informal learning. The question always arises whether informal learning can be added to formal learning and if so, how both can be combined. Informal learning is the unofficial, unscheduled, and unplanned way to learn and gain knowledge, whereas formal learning is delivered systematically and intentionally with a reporting and evaluati

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MSP Management: A Guide to Effective Benchmarking | Crewhu

crewhu

Unlock success with our guide to MSP Management! Discover benchmarking tools and strategies for improved performance and a competitive edge in the industry.

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Informal vs Formal Learning: Creating a Blend!

Gyrus

Informal vs Formal Learning: Creating a Blend! GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The corporate training world often questions and evaluates the concept of incorporating informal learning. The question always arises whether informal learning can be added to formal learning and if so, how both can be combined. Informal learning is the unofficial, unscheduled, and unplanned way to learn and gain knowledge, whereas formal learning is delivered systematically and intentionally with a reporting and evaluati

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Keys to Success for Personalized Mileage Reimbursement

Runzheimer

Expense management is one of the top line items costing companies and impacting their bottom line. When the cost of one-size-fits-all approaches to expense management stop proving ROI to the business, companies need a replacement. In fact, they’re pushing business leaders to find new solutions that lower costs and create efficiencies in the process.

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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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Rally Your Workforce to Your Agile Transformation

Pixentia - HCM

Our recent article on preparing for an agile future discussed how organizational agility and leadership are necessary for navigating today's unpredictable geopolitical, economic, and social environment.

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Big Lots Builds Workforce Engagement & Innovation in New Josh Bersin Case Study

SocialChorus

At Big Lots, a major obstacle to an aligned, innovative culture was one-way email communication that failed to reach 75% of their workforce. By implementing a modern communication platform called “The Beat,” they opened multidirectional channels for all 35,000 associates to share feedback, ideas and recognition. The results were game-changing: 9,000 more associates reached than before 51% increase in post engagement year-over-year $10M+ saved/reinvested from employee ideas Downloa

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The Unspoken Language of Sales: Nailing Nonverbal Communication 

Lusha

Most of communication in a face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) conversation isn’t about the words you actually use – popular research shows that in certain situations, only about 7% of communication is verbal. That means the way you hold yourself, your gestures, facial expressions, and posture can dramatically impact how your messages are received during both virtual and in-person meetings.