Mon.Oct 21, 2024

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5 Unfun Facts About Employee Engagement—and What You Can Do About Them 

The Incentive Solutions News blog

We all know employee engagement is important. Engaged employees are not only productive and efficient, they spread their optimism to others and contribute to a better company culture and healthier bottom line. What’s not so obvious is how to go about increasing employee engagement. Companies throw around terms like “culture,” “morale,” and “recognition” to proclaim themselves as worthy of engaged employees, but these aren’t magic words that will unlock your workforce’s potential.

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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities In Your Workplace

Flimp Communications

Think of a person with a disability. You’re probably imagining someone using a wheelchair, a cane, or perhaps an assistive device like a hearing aid. But not every disability is so visually apparent. A significant portion of people living with disabilities do not show outward signs of their challenges. These invisible disabilities can be just as impairing as those with visible symptoms, yet they often go overlooked and unaccommodated in the workplace.

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Top HR Trends in 2024: Embracing Automation for Efficiency

Hppy

Once viewed as a department primarily driven by human intuition and manual processes, HR now finds itself at the forefront of technological transformation. The intersection of digital tools and people management has led to automation practices that optimize processes, reduce errors and give HR professionals valuable time to focus on strategic initiatives.

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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

HR Lineup

Employee benefits management has become increasingly complex in recent years, with professionals needing to navigate health plans, retirement packages, wellness programs, and various compliance regulations. To stand out in this competitive field, obtaining a certification in employee benefits can greatly enhance your knowledge, skill set, and marketability.

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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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Recession or not, 6 ways HR can support employee financial wellness

HRExecutive

Nearly a third of prominent economists are predicting a recession will hit in 2025, according to an American Bankers Association report, which does not bode well for employees’ financial wellness. Recession or not, employees are likely to remain laser-focused on improving their financial wellness—and they want the support of their employer. - Advertisement - According to a 2024 Wellbeing and Voluntary Benefits Survey by Buck, a Gallagher company, 92% of employees want more financial wellbe

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Diversity Sourcing: Why It’s Essential for Today’s Companies

Hppy

In an increasingly globalized world, diversity is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s a fundamental necessity for businesses that want to stay competitive, innovative, and relevant. From workforce diversity to supplier diversity, organizations that make this a priority are seeing tangible benefits. Yet, many companies still face challenges in implementing effective diversity sourcing strategies, whether in hiring practices or procurement processes.

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What to consider when giving employees nicknames

HR Brew

Google calls its employees “Googlers,” and Indeed says “Indeedians.” Workers at HR software company BambooHR are “Bambooligans,” while talent experience platform company Cornerstone employs “Cornerstars.” But why? Some companies give their employees nicknames as a way to foster belonging since 75% of employees have felt excluded in their workplace, according to a 2023 EY report.

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8 strategies to navigate hiring top foreign-born talent

HRExecutive

American businesses depend on highly trained talent to remain competitive, particularly in sectors like technology and life sciences, where a workforce with the right skills is a strategic advantage. While tech layoffs have grabbed headlines recently, hiring and retaining top performers with the right STEM skills and other expertise remains an elusive necessity. - Advertisement - American companies have long relied on overseas talent to fill critical workforce gaps, but recruiting and retaining

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Test translation with Phrase / Locaria – Does the new UK flexible working law meet modern needs?

HiBob

Recent changes in employment law have reshaped the business landscape in the UK and beyond. As of last month (April 6, 2024), labor laws in the UK give people even more rights around requesting flexible work arrangements. “Flexible working is defined as working arrangements in which the amount, timing, or location of work, can be varied to suit the individual employee in the role.” – CIPD.

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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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What are the Best 5 HR Machine Learning Use Cases?

Engagedly

HR is transforming, and with the latest technologies paving the way, the HR industry is on the cusp of a significant evolution. As the machine learning market is projected to skyrocket from 140 billion dollars to approximately 2 trillion dollars by 2030 , the potential impact on HR becomes increasingly evident. Amidst the myriad possibilities, a pressing question emerges: How will technologies like “machine learning” help HR advance in the future?

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Understanding 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for LMS Buyers

Gyrus

Understanding 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for LMS Buyers GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Ensuring compliance with the FDA’s standards is crucial for industries regulated by the FDA, including pharmaceuticals , biotechnology, and medical devices. When it comes to training management and documentation, FDA compliance LMS becomes essential to maintain data integrity and meet regulatory demands.

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CVS Encounters Another Roadblock—Workers Go on Strike In California

HR Digest

Workers are taking the matter of their pay and benefits into their own hands once more at CVS. Late last week, CVS workers in California went on strike after they claimed that the company was involved in bad-faith bargaining. The strike was authorized by the union representing the workers in the area, namely the United Food and Commercial Workers union.

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Research Reveal: HR’s New Normal in an AI-Enabled World

HRExecutive

Register here! Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET Speaker: Katy Tynan , VP, Principal Analyst, Forrester Description: In 2021, Forrester and Human Resource Executive collaborated to survey HR decision-makers on what was top of mind. We learned how HR leaders were navigating the immediate aftermath of the pandemic. In 2024, we went back to see how things have changed with the sudden surge of gen AI, the rapid shift from the Great Resignation to massive layoffs, and more.

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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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Gen Z Workers Take to Skipping Lunch Breaks Over Work-Related Guilt

HR Digest

Gen Z workers typically hold very strong and decisive opinions about hustle culture but they too fall victim to its damaging effects sometimes. A recent survey by ezCater found that a large number of Gen Z workers admit to skipping their lunch breaks due to the guilt of walking away from their workload. The 2024 Lunch Report revealed that 47% of guilty Gen Zers skipped their lunch two or more times throughout the week.

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Calculating your Recruitment Marketing ROI

Sparcstart

Why is Brand Marketing allocated huge budgets every year and Recruitment Marketing begs and scrapes for every dollar? Yes, brand marketing is tied to company sales, but without talented employees, that consumer demand never translates to revenue. One of the reasons for the inequity is Brand Marketing’s ability to show the return on investment associated with their spend.

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How can you effectively support neurodiverse candidates during the recruitment process?

uCheck

Did you know that 1 in 7 people in the UK are thought to be neurodivergent? Neurodiversity is a term that refers to people who have autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and a range of other neurological conditions. They’re known as ‘spectrum’ conditions, which means they can present with a different range of characteristics depending on the person.

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Best HR software for small business

HiBob

Managing a growing team presents new complexities for small businesses—especially in the HR department. But, with the right HR system , HR leaders can optimize scaling operations while supporting team member engagement and productivity. This article will review some of the best HR software for small businesses, how they can support growth and what features to look for when you’re making your decision.

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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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The new digital workplace reveals a tale of two Americas

HRExecutive

Rural American workers face significant hurdles in career advancement in an increasingly digital workplace , according to a new joint study by the University of Phoenix Career Institute and the Center on Rural Innovation. The research, comparing 1,000 rural and 986 nonrural U.S. workers surveyed in mid-2024, reveals an opportunity gap between rural and urban areas, indicating a population where HR leaders might surface untapped talent. - Advertisement - Tech deficits affect rural worker opportun

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Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work

Fast Company The Future of Work

AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.

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Commercial vehicle theft and fraud: Protect your small business

WEX Inc.

Small businesses rely on their commercial vehicles to deliver goods, provide services, and keep operations running smoothly. With the rise of theft and fraud targeting small businesses, protecting your valuable assets has become more important than ever. Let’s explore the various preventative measures you can take to safeguard your fleet of commercial vehicles.

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Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work

Fast Company The Future of Work

AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.

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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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Understanding 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for LMS Buyers

Gyrus

Understanding 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance for LMS Buyers GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Reliable and Responsive Learning Platform Ensuring compliance with the FDA’s standards is crucial for industries regulated by the FDA, including pharmaceuticals , biotechnology, and medical devices. When it comes to training management and documentation, FDA compliance LMS becomes essential to maintain data integrity and meet regulatory demands.

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Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work

Fast Company The Future of Work

AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.

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Land Your Dream Job at One of These Awesome Companies—They’re Hiring Now!

The Muse

If you’re ready to take on a new career or role, companies like GE Aerospace and CN have plenty of opportunities.

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Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work

Fast Company The Future of Work

AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.

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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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5 Elevator Pitch Examples (Plus How to Write and Deliver Yours)

The Muse

Learn how to craft an impressive elevator pitch with these examples for different situations. Plus, get tips on writing and delivering yours.

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Bots, agents, and digital workers: AI is changing the very definition of work

Fast Company The Future of Work

AI is no longer just replacing the tasks of workers—it can complete entire workflows. Here’s how we can redefine labor in the age of AI.

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Why CEOs Should Prioritize Psychological Safety To Drive Team Success

Forbes Coaches Council

These seven doable actions—each meant to change your team dynamics—stand out.