November, 2019

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How Often Do Virtual Teams Need to Meet Face-to-Face?

Conversation Matters

In a previous post , I wrote about how successful virtual teams benefit by functioning as #Hybrid teams. I defined Hybrid teams as teams that 1) meet face to face periodically, 2) meet in pairs when appropriate, and 3) are intentional about engaging in interpersonal as well as transactional interactions during online meetings. This post answers the question, what should the frequency of face-to-face meetings be?

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40 Perfect Messages To Show Appreciation For Good Work

Vantage Circle

Getting some sort of appreciation for good work is an inherent human need. Even a simple “thank you” at work goes a long way. Appreciating employees lets them know that their work is valued and important. Taking the time out to recognize your team member elevates their sense of loyalty and belonging to the company. Additionally, expressing appreciation for good work helps to build a work environment which is positive, motivating and engaging.

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It’s a Trap! Culture Change Lessons from Star Wars

BambooHR

Over time, your company culture will change. It is unavoidable. It is your destiny. As it does, it’s natural for employees to worry. Is your.

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Stop the Presses: California’s Freelance Journalists Await the Pinch of AB 5

SHRM Resources

A California law that takes effect Jan. 1 limits publications from accepting more than 35 pieces a year from each freelance writer, photographer and newspaper cartoonist. Here’s how the new law may affect employers and freelance journalists.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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Are military spouses the answer to your staffing problems?

Business Management Daily

With the national unemployment rate never higher than 4% during 2019, many organizations experienced difficulty filling job openings this year. One segment of the population, however, still continuously posts an unemployment rate around 24% despite being educated (89% have some college or higher) and eager to work—military spouses. “Military spouse unemployment is a crisis on par with unemployment in the world’s most poverty- and war-ridden places.

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#WorkTrends: The Importance of Second Chances

TalentCulture

Our guest on #WorkTrends this week is Michelle Cirocco, the Chief Responsibility Officer of the sales and marketing technology firm Televerde. She is responsible for extending Televerde’s business model to disempowered populations. We discussed criminal reform and its impact on the workforce, eliminating bias in the hiring process, and how organizations can connect with, and potentially hire, individuals with criminal records.

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grown women are not “girl bosses”

Ask a Manager

To all the marketing people who keep emailing me pitches where they call grown women “girl bosses”: This is gross and sexist and you should stop. They’re women, not girls. And the default for “boss” is not male. “Boss” covers all genders. You don’t need to modify it with gender, just like you wouldn’t (one hopes) say “girl pilot” or “girl lawyer.”. Or “boy boss.”.

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Diversity and inclusion: gendered ageism and how HR departments can address it

HR Zone

People HR's role in stopping gendered ageism.

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Recruiting with AI: How New Tools Improve Efficiency and Lower Costs

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

Many organizations I talk to find recruiting to be complicated and challenging. According to Monster.com , 71 percent of recruiters say they struggle to fill a position because of candidate skills gaps. Simultaneously, job candidates also expect a more positive experience with a potential employer, and organizations are looking for ways to improve candidate experience.

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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The A to Z of Remote Hiring

TalentLyft

Remote work is the future - if you let it be that. The number of people working remotely is on the rise. If you’re thinking about hiring remote employees, this guide is for you! Read More.

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What are the Benefits of Having Mindfulness Programmes at Work

6Q

Listless employees, poor performance, and stressful workplace environment are not new to any manager. We can resolve this if we adopt mindfulness which can work wonders in developing employee well-being, motivation and productivity. When mindfulness is integrated into an organisation, challenges to boost team motivation enough to achieve business goals becomes history.

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6 Employee Wellness Trends for 2020

TalentCulture

TalentCulture's Meghan M. Biro reviews six employee wellness trends for 2020. The post 6 Employee Wellness Trends for 2020 appeared first on TalentCulture.

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coworkers say we shouldn’t attend a work party, I feel insulted by my new job, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworkers say we shouldn’t attend the work party we were invited to. I am a new youngish admin in a law firm that is extremely hierarchical and old school. My department’s practice group leader (PGL, the head of a certain practice in a firm) is hosting a year-end party for our department at his home, which is out of the way for the administrative staff, though most of the attorneys live on the same block.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Gratitude Is A Part of Employee Recognition Too

Engagedly

The holiday season is upon us. And in most parts of the world, gratitude and the holiday season go hand in hand. But while we are comfortable with gratitude on the outside, in most organizations, there tends to […].

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Why IBM and others are building a global database for employee credentials

HRExecutive

In the near future, employers around the world will no longer worry about the length of time or paperwork required to verify a job applicant’s learning credentials. A new consortium is currently building a global clearinghouse or database, called the Learning Credential Network (LCN), which supports blockchain technology to store permanent, verifiable records of job seekers’ skills and academic qualifications.

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On the 1st Day of Giving HR Gave to Me, 1 Comprehensive Solution…

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

Discover HR Digital Transformation with Oracle HCM Cloud. Digital transformation has influenced every aspect of human life, transforming everything from staying in touch with friends to engaging with our favorite brands. As workers experience digital transformation in the comfort of their own homes, they are also beginning to expect the same out of their workplace experiences.

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Making HR Digital Transformation Sustainable for the Future

Digital HR Tech

Digital transformation is never easy. Our current uncertain world that is changing at a very high pace with an overload of information and the continual rise of technologies make it even more difficult. Organizations, therefore, need to continually evolve and change at the same speed. As such, they must change the usual ways of doing business, come out of their comfort zone, and get ready for new digital mindsets.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Leadership: why employee autonomy means giving up control

HR Zone

People Time to champion employee autonomy.

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Building a Remote Team: Is It the Right Choice for You?

6Q

You can’t help but notice remote work is no more innovation. The future of work keeps transforming the way we work and live: workers leave jobs looking for more flexible job options and the majority of millennials are interested in working remotely. But what does this trend mean for your business? Although this latest trend can bring exceptional benefits to our lives, there’s no one-fits-all decision.

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Shaping Better Workplaces Through Social Media Screening

Workology

Shaping Better Workplaces Through Social Media Screening “Who hired THAT guy?” Social media scandals can create nightmares for your public relations team, but what happens internally when. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Inside the virtual mirror

HRExecutive

Since the dawn of modern business, the conference room has typically been a welcoming environment for people like me (straight, white, male), but at this very moment, I’m not feeling it. In fact, as I scan the room to read the faces of the people seated around me at the long table—four women with diverse backgrounds and ages—I’m greeted with a menu of microaggression, including eye rolls, side glances and dismissive waves of the hand , almost as if I’m emitting a foul odor that offends them.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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Five Recruiting Trends for the New Decade

SHRM Resources

?Traditional job interviews leave something to be desired. Relying on hiring managers to handle them without injecting some level of personal bias is fraught with risk, and the fact that many busy managers would rather not spend time interviewing candidates in the first place only compounds the problem.Enter the Tengai HR robot. This 16-inch-tall robotic device gets right to the task without stopping to engage in small talk with each applicant.

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Building a robust employee recognition program

Insperity

Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? You may realize you’re not doing enough to show employee appreciation, or perhaps your company lacks a formal employee recognition program. Before you set out to build a robust, successful program that hopefully will inspire your employees for years to come, what do you need to keep in mind? Obstacles and opportunities.

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HR’s image problem – and how to fix it

HR Zone

Future HR’s image problem – and how to fix it.

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What Is Employee Relations and How Does It Help?

6Q

It has become fashionable these days to state that employees are every organisation’s greatest asset so you’d imagine that companies are paying enough attention to employee relations. Unfortunately many organisations still don’t give it the consideration it strongly deserves. Employee relations refers to the measures taken by a company to manage the relationships between managers and employees.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.