August, 2019

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3 Essential Company Culture Pillars to Improve Belonging and Retain Employees

Bonusly

As humans, we naturally look for belonging, places where we feel included and valued for our contributions. It’s an innate need that’s necessary for fulfillment and can have alarming consequences when ignored. Put in the context of work, how long would you stay at a job where you didn’t feel a sense of belonging? Now think about your own company culture and how likely employees are to feel like they belong.

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What You Know About Employee Benefits Is Wrong

Great Place to Work

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Older Workers Are a Valuable Talent Pool

SHRM

Over the last decade, most HR leaders have been obsessed by the role of millennials at work and figuring out how to meet the different expectations and needs of these young workers. Certainly, this has been important work. But, leaders need to be aware of a much bigger demographic challenge ahead: the role of people over the age of 55. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that in the next 10 years, the fastest growing segments of the workforce will be for employees over 65.

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Mobile Recruitment: Smart Recruiting Through Smartphones

TalentLyft

Smart recruiters recruit through smartphones! Today, mobile recruitment is a must. Recruiters who haven’t optimized their job listings and hiring process for mobile recruiting risk missing out on top talent, now more than ever. Read More.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Reflections on training. 

HRGem

A few weeks ago I attended a training course. It wasn’t anything to do with my usual work, but was about learning to help children with Down Syndrome to navigate the transition to teenage years.

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What do millennials think about workplace dress codes?

HRExecutive

By now, most HR leaders realize that, in the workplace, millennials often are a study in contrasts. For example, researchers have found that, while millennials push for more flexibility and remote-work options, many also report loneliness while working from home. A new survey from global staffing firm Randstad US finds the same contrasting thinking apparently goes for workplace fashion as well.

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How Employbridge is Fighting Record-Low Unemployment Rates

Penn Foster

Finding Solutions to Unemployment.

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How “Cobots” Are Transforming Jobs in Every Industry, from Fast Food to Law

Linkedin Talent Blog

A recent estimation put 40% of the world’s jobs at risk of automation over the next 15 years. That’s a major shift, but it’s nothing new — throughout history, advances in technology have replaced human jobs time and again. Between 1947 and 2014, for example, the number of U.S. workers employed by the railroad industry dropped by 86% as a result of new technology and automation.

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Don’t Sugarcoat Performance Reviews

SHRM

By far one of the biggest mistakes that managers make is inflating grades on annual performance reviews. Wanting to minimize confrontation, many managers give "meets expectations" scores to underachievers or workers with records of poor behavior. This documentation can come back to haunt managers should the organization later look to terminate the worker's employment.

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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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HR Technology 2020: Disruption Ahead

Josh Bersin

It’s Fall again and I’m finishing up my biggest-ever report on HR Technology: The HR Tech 2020 Disruptions Study. This comprehensive study is done in partnership with LRP, the producers of the HR Technology Conference , so you can get your hands on it in one of two ways. First, you can sign up. Read more» The post HR Technology 2020: Disruption Ahead appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Form I-9 Expires Aug. 31

SHRM Resources

?The federal government's Form I-9, used by HR departments across the country to verify workers' employment eligibility, is expiring at the end of the month.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to extend the current version of the form (marked 8/31/2019) without changes, although minor clarifications will be made to the form's instructions.

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8 Skills HR Business Partners Need for Success

HRExecutive

Why the HR Business Partner is An Evolving Role. In July, I convened a meeting with senior HR leaders from a range of companies, including Verizon, IBM, P&G, United Health Group, Medidata, BASF and Colgate-Palmolive. The meeting’s sole purpose was to discuss the role of the HR business partner in modern business. Throughout the day, we discussed how this role has changed over the years and what it looks like now; the traits and skills required; and the kind of training and development activi

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6 Ways Leaders Can Build a Culture of Innovation

TalentCulture

Innovation in an enterprise organization starts at the top. Here are six ways leaders can build a culture of innovation. The post 6 Ways Leaders Can Build a Culture of Innovation appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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What’s Better for Your Employees – Digital Training or Instructor-Led Training

Kitaboo - Employee Training

You must be aware of this scenario where a new employee joins your organization and spends all the working hours for the next couple of weeks in the training room. True, this is an important phase to make the employee feel valued and upskill them to perform the task at hand efficiently. But think about it. Two weeks of training equates to around 90 hours!

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4 Important HR Writing Skills You Should Master

Workology

The HR department is perhaps one of the most important departments in any company, especially in the modern business world. It is responsible for everything from finding new talent to solving. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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A great interview doesn’t make a good hire: Here’s what does

HR Morning

For decades now, the hiring process has been the same: candidates apply, employers interview them, and the best one gets the job. But in recent years it’s become apparent that interviews are starting to lose their effectiveness. Someone who interviews well isn’t necessarily going to be a great employee. One in two hires fail. A lot of research points to problems with the interview.

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A Changing Workplace: Exploring the Intersection of AI and HR

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

By Robin Schooling , Chief People Officer at Strio Consulting. Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a workplace mainstay. A growing number of organizations are embracing these new technologies and it is predicted that one in five workers will have AI as an integrated assistant at work by 2022. One aspect of this is the implementation of AI-based tools to reshape the way companies worldwide manage the hiring process and monitor employee well-being.

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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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Finally, a Sympathetic Deconstruction of What HR is Doing Wrong!

HRExecutive

In his ninth book, Nine Lies About Work (Harvard Business Review Press, 2019), Marcus Buckingham (along with his co-author this time, Ashley Goodall, an HR senior vice president at Cisco) applies his wit and famously out-of-the-box critical thinking to decades of academic research to debunk many of the bedrock operating principles traditional HR departments hold so dear–in the politest manner imaginable.

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How to Make Company Events Valuable for Employees

TalentCulture

When Memorial Day has come and gone, school’s out, the grill is fired up and the neighborhood pool has opened for the summer, there’s usually one more milestone coming: The company picnic is just around the corner. Countless people groan when they hear those words. For many employees, “company picnic” brings to mind a lame event they feel obligated to attend because executives expect them to.

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Top 8 HR Analytics Tools

Analytics in HR

This article lists the seven most-used HR analytics tools. Adopting HR analytics is a big step for many people and organizations. Indeed, I often get asked: “What are the best HR analytics tools to use?”. This article will give you the answer to this question. Here’s a list of the seven best HR analytics tools to use. HR Analytics Tools. 1. RStudio.

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7 Best Self-Improvement Books of All Time

HR Digest

We’re halfway through 2019, but there’s still plenty of time to cross out those goals you’ve set for the year. Don’t know where to start? Look no further than these self-improvement books of all time. 7 Best Self-Improvement Books Of All Time. 1. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. 2. The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. 3. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. 4.

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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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How can HR create a company culture 'to go' in an age of remote working?

HR Zone

Culture. Remote working: Can HR create a culture 'to go'?

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How To Identify Your Job Strengths To Make A Career Change

Take It Personel-ly

When it’s time for a career change, it’s important to take a moment to identify your strengths so that you can make the best possible case as you try to break into a new industry. Okay, this process might take more than a moment! Many professionals who excel in their work have trouble putting their […].

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10 Diversity & Inclusion Statistics That Will Change How You Do Business

Bonusly

Diversity and inclusion, or D&I, have been hot topics in the business community over the past few years. You’ve probably heard these topics discussed in meetings, sought out a company that focuses on incorporating D&I initiatives into its culture, or spearheaded a program yourself. If these are unfamiliar topics, you’re probably wondering what these terms mean in a business context, and why they’re important.

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#WorkTrends: How to Give Your People Story a Heart

TalentCulture

Quick — tell me your organization’s story. If you can’t do that then you’ve got a problem, says Tiffany Sauder, founder and president of marketing agency Element Three. In today’s candidate-driven employment market, employer branding is more important than ever, and businesses that can’t tell their story in an authentic, meaningful way run the risk of losing out on great candidates.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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Preventing Workaholism in the Office

SHRM Resources

HR professionals and people managers have a responsibility to ensure employees are working hard but not succumbing to workaholic tendencies. To successfully carry this out, consider these tips for combating workaholism in the office.

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Making Diversity Central to Success: Q&A With Chevron’s Chief Diversity Officer

HR Digest

Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. How did it happen? The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story. The spectacular progress reflects a holistic view of diversity which closes the gap between aspiration and reality.

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7 Concerning Signs of a Toxic Work Culture

6Q

A toxic work culture is one where the workplace is plagued by fighting, drama and unhappy employees to the point that productivity and the well-being of the people in the office is affected. Below we discuss seven major signs to look out for in your workplace. As a leader, you must prioritise the development of a good work culture. It is one of the pillars successful companies like Facebook follow.

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