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What HR can do to make culture the ‘enabler’ of business success

HRExecutive

Employees once might have readily accepted the notion that to advance in their careers, they needed to go above and beyond and devote most of their time to work. Post-global pandemic, however, although employees remain committed to their work, professional achievement is being recognized as part of, not the only component of, personal fulfillment. - Advertisement - “There is no going back to a life where work is at the center of it,” said Steven Businovski, who oversees talent management and org

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Effective Onboarding Strategies to Maximize Employee Retention

Payactiv

Why Effective Onboarding Is More Important Than Ever Congratulations – You’ve finally ended your long search for that perfect candidate to fill that critical role. Now it’s time to welcome your new team member properly, create a great first impression, and set them up for success. This is where effective employee onboarding comes into play. The employee onboarding process is a long-term initiative that starts well before your new hire’s first day on the job and continues long after.

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Not sure about what the AI transformation means for HR tech? We asked an expert

HR Brew

As AI-powered technology continues to change the ways of work, and with more HR tech vendors than Baskin-Robbins flavors, the advancement of transformative technology in the workplace can pose a challenge for HR teams looking to maximize return, enhance the employee experience, and have the right tech stack to meet business needs. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in January hired Andy Biladeau to lead the organization and its members through this transformation.

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HR Software vs. Traditional Onboarding: A Comparative Analysis

EmployeeConnect

Onboarding is a critical phase in the employee lifecycle that sets the tone for a new hire’s journey within an organisation. The approach to onboarding can significantly impact an employee’s integration, engagement, and long-term success. With technological advancements, many organisations are transitioning from traditional onboarding methods to using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

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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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Cultivating Safety and Preparedness: The Vital Role of First Aid and CPR Training in the HR Industry

Hppy

In today’s dynamic workplace environment, where employee well-being and safety are paramount, integrating First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training within the Human Resources (HR) industry plays a crucial role. Beyond compliance with legal regulations, such training fosters a proactive approach to employee health, safety, and organizational resilience.

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6 Precursors to Poor Productivity

Emergenetics International

Most leaders understand the importance of productivity. As a metric, it evaluates three core components , including: Efficiency , or the inputs required to execute a task, Quantity , or the amount produced, and Quality , or the worth or value of the deliverables. Each element can influence the company’s growth. An effective use of resources contributes to lower operating costs, while greater output demonstrates the capacity of businesses and employees to accomplish more.

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3 Big Benefits Mistakes to Erase From Your Program

Best Money Moves

3 big benefits mistakes to erase from your program. Your employees are disappointed in their benefits. Avoid these common benefits mistakes to improve engagement and promote wellbeing at your company. The right benefits strategy is critical to attracting and retaining talent at any company. In a recent PeopleKeep survey, 81 percent of respondents felt that an employer’s benefits package was a deciding factor when accepting a new job.

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Digital age workplace: Why soft skills matter more than ever

Business Management Daily

What do remote work, artificial intelligence advancements, and video conferencing tools all have in common? They’re all significant contributors to the rapid digitization of the modern workplace. Digital transformation has been skyrocketing since the pandemic in 2020, with digitalization increasing by an average of 6 points across the world’s advanced economies the year after.

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Best Employee Experience Software to Drive Retention and Performance

Peoplebox

A recent Gartner study proves that 87% of employee are unsatisfied with their experience. Why? They feel disengaged and undervalued. Such widespread dissatisfaction can lead to increased turnover rates and decreased productivity in your organization. Imagine the impact on your company’s bottom line when more than half of employees are unhappy. Projects get delayed, innovation stalls, and the overall morale of your team plummets.

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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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7 Things The Best Career Sites Have in 2024

Ongig

Your company’s career site provides job seekers with a trusted space for discovering new jobs. The best career sites usually include landing pages that showcase new opportunities that engage potential hires while addressing career issues and questions. Industry research shows that a career site attracts attention 70% faster than traditional hiring methods, offering greater control over recruitment.

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10 best employee feedback tools to boost engagement in 2024

Achievers

Employee feedback tools are quickly becoming the norm for companies looking to enhance workplace engagement and retention. These vital tools help employers understand employee sentiments, foster open communication, and drive continuous improvement. That’s why, as organizations strive to create more inclusive and responsive work environments , choosing the right feedback tool can significantly impact morale and productivity.

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How EY focuses on talent development for elite athletes, Olympians

HRExecutive

With the arrival of the 2024 Summer Olympics this month, HR leaders may be watching the next crop of athletes who could be transformed into highly valued corporate employees. - Advertisement - That was the case for professional services firm EY during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Executives, including HR leaders, representing EY, a sponsor of the 2016 games, met and interacted with top athletes during the event, sparking an idea for the firm’s Athlete Programs that would tap

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Get the best results from your benefit budget conversations

WEX Inc.

Many companies are recession-planning and looking for ways to cut costs. But employees remain top of mind for employers, with 55% of businesses saying they will not reduce salaries if there is a recession, and 47% saying they will not reduce benefits. That’s because benefits are critical for attracting and retaining talent. As such, it is critical to make a strong case for employee benefits during the budget conversations with leadership.

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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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One Step Closer to Victory—Apple Union Secures Tentative Contract

HR Digest

Apple has reached a tentative union contract with its first unionized store in Towson, Maryland, but the contract is still pending full approval from members. Similar to other major tech players in the country, the iPhone maker had managed to hold off union activities for quite a while until the Apple Maryland union came to be in 2022. There have been no deals struck between the company and its workers so far, but the recent Apple labor agreement may finally turn things around for workers.

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Legislative lowdown: Massachusetts passes pay transparency bill

HR Brew

On June 24, members of the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill mandating pay transparency. The legislation now awaits a signature from the state’s governor, Maura Healey. What the Massachusetts bill would require. The bill proposes that Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees disclose a good faith pay range when they post open positions.

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7 Employee Engagement Models To Help Improve Engagement (In 2024)

AIHR

You may not have given employee engagement models much thought, but the statistics suggest you should. Gallup estimates that low employee engagement leads to staggering annual losses of $8.9 trillion – nearly 10% of the world’s GDP. Additionally, 62% of employees report feeling disengaged, and 15% actively disengaged. The former typically put in minimal effort at work, and the latter often demotivate their colleagues with their disillusionment and pessimism.

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Largest Yoga Franchise President on Leadership Lessons – An Interview with Lindsay Junk

Turning the Corner

As a leader, it’s crucial to hand-pick team members who complement your strengths and foster a supportive environment. When you choose people who align with your skills and values, you can create a cohesive team that collaborates effectively. This approach enables you to delegate tasks efficiently and leverage diverse skills to tackle challenges and seize opportunities.

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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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4 Insider Tips for More Effective Recruiting

ApplicantStack

Finding and bringing on skilled individuals is a challenge across various industries. Between economic uncertainty and low unemployment rates, many employers are struggling to fill open roles, particularly those that require higher-level skills. We’ve put together four insider tips for more effective recruiting. Tip 1: Improve the Hiring Process One of the biggest complaints among jobseekers is how hard it is to apply for jobs.

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Sustainable Leadership: Incorporating Recognition into Long-term Business Strategies

Vantage Circle

Many organizations become locked in a self-created paradox while pursuing sustainable leadership. While striving for long-term sustainability, they unintentionally damage their efforts through traditional recognition processes. This disparity between sustainability objectives and employee recognition is more than a small oversight; it is a significant problem at the core of many business plans.

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Land O'Lakes: Personalizing Recruitment with AI (i4cp login required)

i4cp

Land O'Lakes says they have experienced a 2x increase in website visits and leads generated over four years Land O'Lakes Snapshot Industry: Agriculture Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota Website: Land O'Lakes Employees: Approximately 8,500 Overview i4cp member company Land O'Lakes is leveraging AI to enhance candidate experience and streamline its recruitment processes.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Talent Excellence with Qualigence International

Qualigence Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Qualigence International Celebrates 25 Years of Talent Excellence July 29, 2024 – Livonia, MI – Qualigence International proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in talent excellence and talent management. Since 1999, Qualigence has continually adapted to industry changes and led innovations. Steve Lowisz, Founder and CEO of Qualigence International , reflects on this achievement: “We are deeply grateful to our clients, partners, and dedicate

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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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Most Affordable LMS in the Market

PSB

Choosing an LMS that fits your budget while meeting your needs doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With so many options, finding a system that offers great features without breaking the bank is possible. What if you could access top-notch training tools without the hefty price tag? In this blog, we’ll explore the most affordable LMS solutions for 2024.

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Metrics That Matter: Measuring Channel Program Success (Part Two)

Maritz Motivation

Measuring the return on investment for channel programs can be tough. There are a lot of moving parts and elements working behind the scenes to make programs successful, and ROI doesn’t always take a complete picture of performance. To really know how your investments are playing out for your business, it takes stronger, more dynamic metrics. Find out how taking a nuanced approach to measuring program success can maximize your use of these metrics.

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Workforce Management: The ‘Building Blocks’ of a More Efficient Organization

Prism HR

If you build it … When you hear about remote construction and remote skilled labor jobs , you realize pretty quickly the workforce is changing. Quickly and often profoundly, too. Much of today’s reimagined workplace is being constructed with younger employees in mind. That’s because, as Julie Lee—a director at Harvard Alumni for Mental Health—told the Washington Post: “What Gen Z wants is to do meaningful work with a sense of autonomy and flexibility and work-life balance, and work with pe

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Four Tips for Explaining Benefits to Employees

Helpside

Nearly half of employees do not fully understand their benefits package. Benefits can be confusing, especially for those who have recently entered the workforce. To help decrease confusion and dissatisfaction amongst employees, it is important for leaders to provide their employees with resources to help them understand their benefits package. Here are four tips for explaining benefits to employees: Provide real-life examples Oftentimes, reading a chart full of numbers can be confusing a

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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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ACA Penalty Panic? Here’s How to Fight Back (and Maybe Even Win) 

MP Wired For HR

ACA Penalty Panic? Here’s How to Fight Back (and Maybe Even Win) July 30th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Let’s be honest, receiving a penalty notice from the IRS is enough to make anyone break out in a cold sweat. In our previous blogs, we discussed the end of “Good Faith Relief” for ACA reporting and the common mistakes that can lead to penalties.

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A Single Racial Slur May Be Severe Racial Harassment Under FEHA

HRWatchdog

Whether workplace harassment conduct rises to the level of severe or pervasive, as required by California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), is commonly misunderstood, as is what conduct is considered retaliation under the FEHA for workplace harassment complaints. In a recent double whammy decision, the California Supreme Court highlighted how the conduct’s context can result in a very broad array of conduct that results in harassment or retaliation.

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Speak Up: How to Convey the ROI of Learning

Degreed

Employee skill gaps can zap any organization’s productivity. Low productivity costs the median S&P 500 company $116 million annually, according to McKinsey research. How is your L&D department helping? Whatever you do, you must show that your learning programs improve skills, productivity, revenue, or other important metrics for leadership. In other words, you must show how L&D delivers the best ROI of learning, not just any old ROI of learning.