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Workforce Planning is a Team Sport: Collaborating for Success

MP Wired For HR

Workforce Planning is a Team Sport: Collaborating for Success October 29th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn In today’s fast-paced business environment, workforce planning is no longer just an HR function; it has evolved into a strategic initiative that requires collaboration across various departments.

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The labor market remains steady, even as hiring and job openings continue to slow

HR Brew

Like the tortoise in the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare , the labor market remains slow and steady. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) today. While hires and separations were little changed from the previous month , the total number of job openings fell to 7.4 million from 8 million in August , the lowest level since September 2021.

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LinkedIn Enters AI Agent Race With LinkedIn Hiring Assistant

Josh Bersin

As I discussed in the article Digital Twins, Digital Employees, Agents Everywhere , tech vendors are creating AI-powered Agents as fast as they can. And in HR, where we deal with hundreds of mundane checklist-types of processes, the opportunity for automation is everywhere. This week, just as Microsoft launched a tools to help companies build. Read more» The post LinkedIn Enters AI Agent Race With LinkedIn Hiring Assistant appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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LinkedIn launches new AI assistant for hiring to help TA pros get back to strategic work

HR Brew

People people are people people. It’s a weird sentence, but anyone who has spent time in the HR space knows how much it rings true. HR pros are people people; learning specialists are people people; recruiters are people people. Bringing HR pros back to the people is why product developers at LinkedIn worked to design an AI tool that helps LinkedIn Recruiter customers get back to the people work by aiding in the “tedious, repetitive tasks that end up not necessarily being that thing that leads t

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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DecisionWise Digest October 30, 2024

DecisionWise

Employee engagement is a critical aspect of any successful organization. It goes beyond mere job satisfaction; it’s about employees feeling a sense of purpose and commitment to their roles and the organization as a whole. To effectively drive employee engagement, organizations need to be ready at different levels. Enhancing Employee Engagement: Five Levels of Organizational Readiness We introduce the DecisionWise five-level maturity model that outlines the stages of organizational readiness for

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The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring: Why HR is Shifting from Degrees to Capabilities

EmployeeConnect

A significant trend gaining momentum is the shift toward skills-based hiring. Traditional hiring practices have long prioritised educational qualifications, particularly college degrees, as a primary measure of a candidate’s capabilities. However, in 2024, more companies are prioritising hands-on skills over formal education as they adapt to a labor market with changing demands and an emphasis on flexibility and inclusivity.

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Are you making this faux pas at work?

HR Brew

It’s not uncommon for HR pros to find themselves navigating sticky situations—it comes with the territory of a people-centric function—but some of these scenarios may be more easily avoided than others. During a webinar hosted by compliance training platform Ethena on Oct. 24, Lisa Horgan, an employment lawyer at Littler Mendelson, shared a common trap she’s seen HR pros fall into—and how to avoid it.

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How to Achieve Workplace Equity at Your Organization

Trusaic

Striving for pay equity is a modern-day imperative for organizations. However, leading employers are looking more broadly at workplace equity. Building an equitable workplace involves a holistic approach to providing equal access to opportunities and treating people fairly. While achieving pay equity ensures your employees are paid fairly, workplace equity ensures they are treated fairly throughout the employee lifecycle.

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57.8% of US job postings on Indeed included some compensation information in September

HR Brew

Salary transparency in job postings is becoming more common, but at a slower rate, potentially affected by economic factors, according to new data from Indeed. Zoom in. Salary transparency has been on the rise since 2019 when fewer than 25% of job postings on Indeed included any compensation information. In September, 57.8% of US job postings on the site “contained some salary information,” a 5.6% increase from 2023, but a slowdown from 2022, when there was a 15.7% rise.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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Wellbeing: Addressing Mental Health and Belonging in the Workplace

BackStitch

Employee wellbeing extends far beyond physical health, encompassing mental health, financial wellness, and a sense of belonging. Today’s employees expect workplaces that prioritize support, flexibility, and inclusion. Recent studies by Gallup, Paychex, and EY show that companies addressing these aspects of wellbeing experience higher engagement, lower turnover, and improved productivity.

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Organizational Behavior Management: Insights HR Can Gain from BCBA Principles

Hppy

Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) integrates behavioral science into workplace settings, offering insights that Human Resources can leverage to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. With origins in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), professionals such as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) use these methods to drive positive organizational change.

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This election season, why HR needs to rethink crisis communication

HRExecutive

Today’s world is filled with a litany of options—from the kinds of cereals lining grocery store aisles to the number of TV shows available to stream; there are plenty of scenarios where we can see the applicability of the sage advice that “less is more.” - Advertisement - And when it comes to corporate crisis communications, that’s often been the prevailing strategy: Involve the fewest number of people possible so you can minimize the risk of leaks, streamline decision-making and kee

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Streamline Onboarding with Mind Maps for New Hires

Hppy

Onboarding new employees is crucial for getting them up to speed and integrated into the company culture. However, the onboarding process can often feel disorganized and overwhelming for new hires. Using mind maps is an effective way to streamline onboarding and present information in a visual, structured manner. Image by ds_30 on Pixabay What is a Mind Map?

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Brewing cultural magic in the workplace: It just takes the right ingredients

HRExecutive

Have you ever felt a remarkable synergy between employer and employees that makes everything click? It might seem like an illusion—even magic. But it’s real. And it’s explainable, just like magic is. It happens when leaders genuinely consider their employees’ needs while also meeting business goals. Companies that pull this off have strategically aligned the undeniable need for profitability with the goal of attracting and retaining top talent who are performing at their peak—and with enthusiasm

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How HR Can Leverage Technology to Improve Employee Engagement and Compliance

Hppy

Human resources (HR) has always been at the heart of organizations, managing talent, developing company culture, and ensuring compliance with regulations. But as businesses evolve in the digital age, the role of HR has expanded beyond traditional boundaries. HR professionals are now expected to harness technology to improve employee engagement, streamline administrative tasks, and ensure that companies meet ever-changing compliance requirements.

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How to safely use pipeline requisitions

Berkshire Associates

There can be many challenges in the Recruitment Process such as attracting the most qualified candidates, competition from other employers and eliminating hiring bias. Effectively managing this process is essential for a company’s overall success. So, what do you do when you have a position available and need someone to fill the position immediately?

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Substance use disorders: Do you really know the best way to help employees?

HRExecutive

The societal fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is still being realized as Americans look to bounce back from a crisis that accelerated existing physical, financial and mental health challenges. As those tensions heightened, some Americans turned to substances to cope—igniting an already building substance use crisis that, researchers say, employers need to tackle head-on to avoid the severe, long-term impacts on both their employees and organizations. - Advertisement - “Certainly, COVID was a tri

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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No Tricks, Just Treats: Navigating Halloween in the Workplace

HRWatchdog

As Halloween approaches this year, employees may be eager to bring some festive spirit into the workplace by dressing up in costumes. While costumes can be fun and boost workplace morale, it’s important for employers to ensure that celebrations remain appropriate and inclusive for everyone by proactively establishing clear costume policies. When employers communicate guidelines in advance, it can prevent misunderstandings and help set the tone for what is acceptable.

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How Mentoring Guides Change

Forbes Coaches Council

The role of the modern mentor is to challenge, support and guide—not to overshadow. What does that look like in practice?

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There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Leader

Emergenetics International

Being a leader is hard. Being a great leader is harder. Being a perfect leader is impossible. For more than 20 years, I’ve had the great fortune to experience some of the best leadership training programs on the market. I’ve studied many ideologies and theories as well as attended numerous workshops and seminars. The daily newsletters in my inbox and LinkedIn feed offer a barrage of leadership tips.

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Is Your Coaching Fueling Or Crashing Your Team's Sales Performance?

Forbes Coaches Council

Mindset coaching works because it teaches individuals to recognize and silence the voices of doubt and fear and let creativity and confidence take over.

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Streamline Your HR Processes with a Free HR Process Checklist Template

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

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The HR Tech of Heroes: Paycom and the New England Patriots

HRExecutive

Register here! Date & Time: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET Speakers: Miranda MacKenzie , Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS, Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS The Kraft Group Sponsored by: Description: For the six-time champion New England Patriots, excellence is a standard that every employee strives for, whether they’re on the field or supporting the team behind the scenes as part of their parent company, The Kraft Group.

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Top-Down Transformation: How One CEO’s Commitment Changed Everything

Forbes Coaches Council

If top leadership isn’t aligned, attempts at transformation further down the line will be ineffective. The CEO sets the tone for accountability across the organization.

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Employee Privacy And Data Security In Engagement Software

HR Cloud

Employee engagement - it is easy to define but hard to drive! It defines the mental and emotional connection that employees find in their workplace. And, if the right culture is followed by organizations , employee engagement can bring big results- like 81% lower absenteeism and 18% less turnover compared to those that ignore it. Therefore, almost all companies have tapped into fancy employee engagement software to automate building prompt communication and work progress.

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The Importance of Psychological Safety in Healthcare

Cisive

Creating a safe and supportive environment in healthcare settings is crucial‌ — ‌not just for patients, but for the caregivers responsible for their well-being. As a healthcare leader, you know that the challenges are unique and multifaceted. Psychological safety in healthcare is more than just workplace safety. It’s about making sure caregivers feel free to speak up, take risks, and work together without fear of punishment or judgment.

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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Beyond Innovation: What EY’s 2024 MedTech Report Reveals About Marketing in a $587B Industry

marenated HR

The 2024 EY Pulse of the MedTech Industry Report reveals a sector at a crossroads, facing both unprecedented challenges and remarkable opportunities. While the industry reached US$587 billion in 2023, growth has slowed to 3.8% – its lowest rate since 2017. For marketers serving this complex industry, understanding these shifts is crucial for developing effective strategies in 2025 and beyond.

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New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law Poised for 2025 Rollout

The OutSolve Blog

New Jersey is set to join a growing list of states advancing pay transparency regulations, with the passage of Senate Bill 2310 , on September 26, 2024. Expected to be signed by Governor Phil Murphy within 45 days of its passing, this law will require employers (includes consulting firms, job placement, referral, and employment agencies) with at least 10 employees over 20 calendar weeks to disclose salary ranges and general benefits in job postings, whether internal or external.

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Holiday Season 2024: Retailers Adopt Direct Selling Tactics for Retail Sales Enablement

Rallyware for Human Resources

The 2024 holiday season is shaping up to be highly competitive, with top retailers turning to an unexpected source of inspiration—direct selling strategies to enhance retail sales enablement. Traditionally associated with companies like Avon, Oriflame, and Tupperware, direct selling has evolved with modern technology. It now focuses on personalized engagement, maintaining a human touch, and using behavioral triggers to connect with customers while driving seller performance through smart incenti