December, 2020

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How Is Onboarding Related To Employee Retention?

ExactHire

Employers are facing more challenges than ever as they march into 2021. The pandemic, social unrest, and the general chaos of the past year have brought otherwise healthy companies to the brink, while decimating others that were unstable in the best of times. Our turbulent and uncertain era has illustrated one truth: the corporations that succeed will be the ones that don’t waste their financial resources.

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Improve the Candidate Experience with Better Scheduling

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by Cronofy , a global innovator in business scheduling software. It provides businesses with the technology they need to offer best-in-class scheduling. Enjoy the read!). One of the great things about working in an office is being able to walk around the corner and say to a hiring manager, “Hey! I know this is last minute but are you available this afternoon to speak with a candidate?

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6 Different Ways to Improve Collaboration in Your Workplace

Hppy

Collaboration is a vital part of any business and is something that everyone should work on. The ability for your team to work cohesively with others is going to allow the quality of work to improve and overall enhance your company culture. It’s also vital in growing your business to reach new heights. In this article, we are going to discuss six different ways to improve collaboration in your workplace.

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Why remote hiring isn’t going away and what that means to HR

HRExecutive

This month, HRE is helping HR leaders prepare for the year ahead with a series featuring insights from industry experts, thought leaders and others about what we can learn from 2020 and the challenges coming in 2021. Read the series here. *. This year has brought HR a host of unprecedented issues to navigate: employee safety concerns, engagement in a newly remote world , legal considerations and even the reshaping of the HR role itself.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Will Biden’s Administration Seek a New Independent-Contractor Rule?

SHRM Resources

Businesses are waiting for more clarity on which workers can be classified as independent contractors under a rule that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) plans to finalize soon—and they may be wondering what could happen to the rule under the new administration.

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How to Develop a Strategy for Each Stage of the Recruitment Process

ExactHire

What if your company managed its recruitment process exceptionally well? You would find and hire the right candidate on time and on budget. That new hire would evolve into a long-term, highly productive employee. If your company mastered recruiting, you would repeat this process over and over again. And—get this—your entire organization would be twice as successful.

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5 steps to kick-start your succession plan via your org chart

Insperity

An organizational chart is more than just a two-dimensional snapshot of your company’s hierarchy. When used properly, it’s a living document that you can leverage as a powerful workforce-planning tool. It helps you make staffing decisions that spur growth, including those involved with succession planning. Let’s explore the link between your organizational chart and succession plan.

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New i4cp Case Study Explores Humana’s Innovations in Virtual Volunteerism (i4cp login required)

i4cp

With the early 2020 publication of Next practices in Holistic Well-Being: The Performance Advantage , the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), detailed its pre-COVID research into workforce well-being. Conducted in late 2019 and available to the public, the study confirmed that 86% of large organizations (those with workforces >1,000) offered at least some benefits or programs to support employees’ wellness (physical, mental, financial, career, community, and/or social).

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Sumser: Here’s how to get a true sense of quality of hire

HRExecutive

I recently scanned a conversation on Linkedin about measuring quality of hire. I am intrigued and appalled by what seems to be our desire to measure the quality of people. I suppose it’s not that different from how we treat cattle. The underlying question is part of an eternal squabble between recruiters and hiring managers: Whose fault is it when a candidate doesn’t work out?

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Coming Soon: The HR Bartender Show

HR Bartender

I have some very exciting news today. Well, at least I think it’s very exciting. LOL! We’re launching a podcast – The HR Bartender Show. We know that people like to consume information many different ways. Some want to read, while others want to listen. And sometimes we want to do both. Personally, I like reading as well as listening to content. We hope to launch the show at the start of the new year.

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5 Ways to Recharge Employee Motivation

Achievers

No manager wants to deal with a team of unmotivated workers. Setting goals is like pulling teeth, small obstacles bring work to a halt and nobody celebrates when projects are completed. It’s unlikely that your workplace is this grim, but like most managers, you’re probably always looking for ways to increase your staff’s motivation.

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Top Mistakes Most Managers Make, and Advice For How to Avoid Them

15Five

Whether you’re a rookie or have had years of experience, managing people is tough. Taking on the role of a people leader will come with plenty of ups and downs, but luckily, each mistake can lead to positive changes and continuous growth and development. Every company, team, and direct report is unique, however, certain manager mishaps can be predictable, and therefore, (somewhat) preventable.

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Top Five Blog Posts of 2020

Engage2Excel

To say 2020 has felt like it has lasted a lifetime is an understatement. The thought of 366 days (thanks Leap Year) is hard to comprehend, but we're almost at the finish line! To help officially close out what felt like the longest year, we wanted to share some of our most popular blog posts from 2020. These articles discuss hot topics including COVID-19, employee recognition, remote working and recruiting.

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Challenges and Solutions in High-Volume, High-Stakes Hiring

Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.

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Podcast: Your Contribution Matters! – Leadership Lessons From “It’s A Wonderful Life”

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · Ep. 126: Your Contribution Matters! – Leadership Lessons From “It’s A Wonderful Life” In this episode of the Engaging People Podcast, we present another installment of “Employee Engagement Goes to the Movies,” where we consult the silver screen for powerful lessons on what to do and what not to do to create the right employee experience.

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Why Are Applicant Tracking Systems Important?

ExactHire

It’s no easy feat being a hiring manager in the digital age. A dozen online job boards means a dozen passwords and methods for posting openings. Over 150 million applicants are scouring those job search sites. Every position you post will likely receive hundreds of resumes. You have to sift through them all before you find the four to six candidates with the skills and experience to warrant an interview.

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Good-Faith No Longer Good Enough to Avoid IRS Penalties

ACA Times

2 minute read: IRS Notice 2020-76 provided for a 30-day extension for the furnishing deadline of IRS Forms 1095-C and extended “Good-Faith Relief” from penalties under IRC Sections 6721 and 6722 for the 2020 reporting year. With that good news came some bad news. The IRS explicitly stated that Good-Faith Relief would not be extended again. . Good-Faith Relief was intended as transitional relief for employers who report incomplete or incorrect information on their information returns (including m

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20 Employee Games to Enhance the Employee Experience 

Achievers

There is a?reason why?gamification is so popular.?People like playing games at any age. In the workplace, employee games can assume an even bigger role beyond just having fun. Employee games can strengthen employee engagement, boost team morale, and give employees the motivation they need to go above and beyond. . That’s just for starters too!

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Top Leadership Books To Gift To Your Colleagues This Holiday Season

15Five

As we all expected, bringing in the new year will feel different this time around. Although we may not get to experience all the fun elements of normal holiday seasons, like getting together with your friends, family, and colleagues, a fun and safe way to show your appreciation in a meaningful way is through gifts. This is often easier said than done.

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Outplacement Process: Top 10 Things to Know?

Intoo USA

Much as hiring isn’t a simple matter of just saying “yes” to a candidate, the outplacement process for your employees has many components, each of which requires careful consideration. Understanding what these components are, as well as what differentiates a successful outplacement from a merely adequate one, is crucial not only in helping your employees transition into new satisfying roles , but also in preserving the stellar reputation of your company.

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Podcast: The Legacy of Tony Hsieh on Zappos’ Company Culture

DecisionWise

In this episode, Matthew Wride and Christian Nielson discuss how former Zappos CEO, the late Tony Hsieh, created a unique company culture built on empowering employees to provide a high level of service to their customers. He was once described as “an artist with a CEO title,” someone not afraid to try bold, new initiates to get results.

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What’s Ahead For 2021? Five Lessons For The Coming Year.

Josh Bersin

We’ve learned a lot in 2020 and many of us are happy to put it in the rearview mirror. But as we look ahead to the new year, I think there are a lot of positives to bring forward. (Our Predictions will be out in Jan.). First, we learned to be humble. The Virus is. Read more» The post What’s Ahead For 2021? Five Lessons For The Coming Year. appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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2021 IRS Deadlines to Avoid ACA Penalties

ACA Times

2 minute read: Every year Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must file and furnish their ACA information to the IRS and their employees, respectively. Failing to do so can result in significant IRS penalty assessments. Employers, as 2020 begins to wind down, be sure you meet the following IRS deadlines for complying with the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Mark your calendars for the following dates: February 28, 2021: Paper file your 2020 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS no later than this date.

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Do You Have Recognition Resolutions?

Engage2Excel

Making resolutions for the New Year is easy but sticking to them not so much. In addition to your standard resolutions, have you thought about adding some that focus on Employee Recognition? If you haven't in the past, now may be a good time to start. We've asked some of the Engage2Excel Group team to share their 2021 Recognition Resolutions, and we are listing our ten favorites if you're not sure where to begin or need some ideas!

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Don’t Expect Job Seekers to Complete Your Long Employment Application

ExactHire

While you have the best of intentions when it comes to improving your employer’s hiring process and better engaging job seekers, if you’re being honest, you’ve let a few excuses keep you from taking action to attract more applicants and retain employees. Don’t let excuses like the global pandemic continue to immobilize you from taking action to hire top talent now.

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Bill Curry lands a role with better pay and benefits in the coronavirus crisis: A candidate success story

Intoo USA

A senior program manager at a software company, Bill Curry built his career managing large project teams. But in April 2020, like millions of Americans, Bill was laid off by his employer due to the coronavirus crisis. “This was the first time ever that a layoff happened to me. I’d been employed since I was 14 years old, and I’d just turned 50. Of course, a layoff is not your fault, but you feel deflated—there’s that emotional component.

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From Training to Transformation: Enhancing Employee Performance through Manager Development

This white paper explores the impact of targeted manager training on aligning employee performance with organizational objectives, featuring case studies and actionable strategies for HR professionals and business leaders.

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HRZone’s 10 most popular reads of 2020

HR Zone

Change 10 most popular reads of 2020.

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The Evolving Role Of IBM In The HR Marketplace

Josh Bersin

As we enter 2021 and look at all the changes in work, technology, and HR, it’s time to reflect on where we are. The world is responding to the Pandemic, technology is advancing at an incredible rate, and we are literally reinventing the workplace in real-time. As I wrote about in the HR Technology 2021. Read more» The post The Evolving Role Of IBM In The HR Marketplace appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Minimize Penalties with ACA Best Practices for the Holiday Season

ACA Times

3 minute read: With the New Year around the corner, employers should begin preparing their ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C if they haven’t already begun to do so. Each year, Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), organizations with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees, are required to offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time workforce (and their dependents) whereby such coverage meets Minimum Value (MV) and is affordable for the employee, or