January, 2021

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Top 10 HR Trends To Help Shape Your 2021 Strategy

15Five

Last year will go down as one of the most infamous years of our lifetime. But we know that where there are challenges, there is also tremendous growth. In typical 15Five fashion, we set out to understand the biggest learnings from 2020 that will impact HR leaders in 2021 and help them prepare for what’s next. After gathering feedback from our network of leaders, academics, and experts, we uncovered a list of ten top HR trends we believe will be crucial for leaders to consider this year, and beyo

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How To Efficiently Use Technology In The Hiring Process

Hppy

We use technology in virtually everything we do. Whether it’s communicating with friends, completing tasks at work, or just accessing tools around the house, tech is everywhere. As digital transformation continues to influence the world around us, we’re beginning to see the benefits of technology to simplify hiring. . In an age where candidates are applying to jobs from all over the world thanks to virtual working and employees have the endless talent to sift through, technology could be the key

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Recruiting Is Top HR Concern in 2021

SHRM Resources

?Recruiting and hiring while the nation struggles to recover from the coronavirus pandemic is HR professionals' top concern going into 2021, according to new research.Talent acquisition professionals will have their hands full, as unemployment is expected to remain high and a majority of people in the labor force expect to look for a new job despite, or possibly due to, the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19.Online HR resource site XpertHR asked 563 U.S. employers in September 2020 to rate.

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What Are Some Examples of Recruitment Strategies

ExactHire

Organizations need to secure the best possible talent in order to be competitive. Companies that employ strategic recruitment and selection methods are better able to attract and secure top talent. Recruitment strategies involve positive employer branding, marketing directed by recruitment, and the ability to sell positions to high performing talent.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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The Simple Guide to Becoming a Better Manager

Celarity

By Kelly Gunderson , Client Experience Director . How to Manage “Right-Brained” Employees. Today’s workplace hosts a variety of work styles and ethics. Understanding these styles can make you a more successful leader and a better manager. According to Roger W. Sperry’s theory , most creatives use the right-brain workstyle, which can make them more visual and intuitive.

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ROI of an Effective Onboarding Strategy | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

Organizations thrive when employees feel equipped to perform in their roles, and when a positive and empowering culture is visibly expressed at all levels. Establishing your team’s culture early on in the hiring process can help weed out lower-quality candidates, but is that enough to ensure your new hires understand your organization’s values and motivations?

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Select the Best Candidate Faster: Employment Background Checks

HR Bartender

(Editor’s note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Paycom , a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software. For the eighth consecutive year, Paycom has been named to The Oklahoman ’s top workplaces list. Congratulations! Hope you enjoy the article.). One of the things that’s amazing to me about the hiring process is that organizations will spend hours screening, interviewing and discussing candidates, but when it comes time to make a final decision, they rush i

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DOL Clarifies Definition of Independent Contractor

SHRM Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on Jan. 6 clarifying who is an independent contractor versus an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Why Organizational Culture Is a Competitive Differentiator 

Achievers

“You know, as most entrepreneurs do, that a company is only as good as its people. The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your organizational culture and propel you forward.” — Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO at The Muse . Organizational culture doesn’t mean that you own the trendiest or coolest business — it means that you operate a positive workplace with a strong values and an even stronger identity, a place that drives business success. .

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More Than a Benefit: Group Medicare and the Psychology of Retirement

Speaker: Shae Noble

As the workforce ages, retirement is becoming a more complex and emotionally significant transition. For many employees, retiring marks not only a change in benefits and income but also a shift in identity, community, and purpose. This webinar explores how HR professionals can support aging and retiring employees through a trauma-informed lens—one that recognizes the emotional and psychological dimensions of leaving the workforce.

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The Benefits of More Frequent Performance Review Cycles

15Five

Creating a performance review cycle that yields meaningful insights into the strengths and focuses of a workforce is a difficult task, especially for one person. (I’m talking to you, HR leaders.) Not only that, these reviews must also help align employees’ goals with the organization’s broader direction, quantify who their high and low performers are, and keep engagement high.

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New! Kazoo-ADP Integration Makes Data Even Easier

Kazoo

At Kazoo, we love our HR administrators. As a small token of our affection, we’ve released a new ADP Workforce Now® API integration for ADP® clients. This new integration makes it easy-peasy to sync your HRIS employee data with the Kazoo Employee Experience platform. The Kazoo and ADP Workforce Now® integration is available for all shared Kazoo and ADP customers through the ADP Marketplace.

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Learning on the Job Ain't What It Used to Be

Engage2Excel

Gone are the days of traveling to a distant city, staying in a hotel, and participating in a one, or two-day accredited course to learn new skills to add to your professional repertoire. And with the current pandemic, you can forget about attending multiple breakout sessions and limitless presentations at a professional conference. Luckily many associations have moved to virtual events where you can now take advantage of learning sessions.

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California Individual Mandate Final Regulations Have Been Updated

ACA Times

3 minute read: The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has released detailed information pertaining to the state’s Individual Mandate as the furnishing deadline for self-insured employers draws near. The details apply to special rules regarding dependents, penalty exemptions, and gaps in coverage. The special rules have been amended to the final regulations and some of the key takeaways as cited directly from the regulations can be found below: For a month when an applicable individual does not

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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Performance Reviews in 2021

Reflektive

Performance reviews have a meaningful impact on employee motivation. In fact, people who like their company’s review processes are 2.9X more likely to work harder than they have at past organizations. So how can companies make performance reviews better in 2021? Read below for helpful information on how reviews can do more for you. What is a performance review?

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Why Employee Recognition is Important and Key Benefits

Achievers

Employees are struggling with burnout, disconnection, and low morale more than ever before. But there’s a clear solution: recognition. Recognition is the number one ask from employees in this new normal. The vast majority — 82% — wish that they received more recognition. And meeting this desire can have a huge effect on key contributors to your bottom line, like employee engagement and retention.

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Job Seekers Aren’t Patient Enough to Complete Your Whole Job Application

ExactHire

Do you struggle to find balance when it comes to gathering the right amount of information about job candidates during the employment application process? If you ask too many questions, your application conversions plummet and you’re left scrambling to find talent. If you ask too few, then it can be difficult to screen candidates well enough. After all, you’d rather avoid lengthening your interview process because you’ve advanced under-qualified individuals too far into the sel

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Wellness Programs Matter. Here’s How We Set Them Up for Success

Kazoo

If we’ve learned one thing over the past year, it’s that health and wellness are foundational not only to personal quality of life, but also to organizational health. Now, employers who really care about their employee experience are looking for new ways to show it by ramping up the way they invest in employee health and wellness programs. Besides being good for employees, health and wellness is good for business, too.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Realigning Recruiting

Engage2Excel

History shows that resilient organizations recover quickly in changing market conditions and fast-moving disruptions. Updating your talent acquisition strategy to be more resilient is key for optimizing a bounce back. Our Trendicators survey of HR leaders revealed that 43% of organizations planned on ramping up their hiring efforts in Q3 and Q4 of 2020, with 47% expecting their talent acquisition budget to increase to support these efforts.

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Don’t Forget The New 1095-C Codes Specific to The 2020 Tax Year

ACA Times

2 minute read: Every year Applicable Large Employers (“ALEs”) must file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS and furnish Forms 1095-C to employees considered full-time under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). In this article we will go over the final versions of the ACA reporting Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, in addition to the specific reporting instructions for the 2020 tax year, to be filed and furnished this year (2021). .

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Evolution of Reflektive: We’re Now Part of PeopleFluent and LTG

Reflektive

In 2014, Rajeev Behera, Erick Tai, and Jimmie Tyrrell founded Reflektive to bridge the feedback gap between managers and employees. Reflektive has since become a recognized leader in performance management by G2 , Brandon Hall Group , TalentCulture , and Gartner. Forward-thinking companies such as Allbirds, FabFitFun, Grubhub, and Protective now depend on Reflektive to align goals and scale constructive, ongoing conversations that increase their employee engagement and productivity by 2X.

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5 Reasons Your Employee Turnover Is on the Rise

Achievers

Even wonderful employers face the occasional loss of a worker. The employee turnover rate across all industries is 10.9 percent, representing a range between 13.2 percent in the technology (software) industry and 10.8 percent in financial services. These figures have been rising steadily as the economy grows stronger and workers feel more confident.

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People Experts LLC: Your Trusted Partner for Human Resources, People & Culture Solutions

Unlock the potential of your organization with People Experts LLC, the leaders in fostering collaborative workplaces built for People. We specialize in human resource strategic planning, fractional HR services, and employee engagement. Our expert guidance and tailored approach ensure that your workplace thrives and is positioned for sustainable growth.

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People Behind Visier: Anna Mkrtchyan

Visier

Name: Anna Mkrtchyan. Title: Senior Data Scientist. Residence: Burnaby, BC. Hometown: Yerevan, Armenia. Anna’s journey with Visier started almost 3 years ago after attending Anton Smessaert ’s guest lecture at SFU. He spoke in her machine learning course about Visier’s prediction model. Right at that moment, she thought to herself, “Wow, so cool! I’d love to work for a company that creates direct impact.

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Kim Baker Negotiates a VP Role with Better Pay, Comp Structure: A Candidate Success Story

Intoo USA

If you’re a well-respected executive with a record of success, opportunities come calling when you leave a position. In fact, weeding through the attractive options can become a challenge in itself. Should you take the next step up in your field? Or embrace the challenges of a new industry? Strike out as an independent consultant? Opt for early retirement?

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Planning for Better Recognition in 2021

Engage2Excel

Suppose you want your employees to give better recognition and have employees recognized more frequently than they are. You may want to think about transforming your organization's recognition strategy now for 2021 with a carefully thought out plan.

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2021 Dates for ACA Reporting

ACA Times

3 minute read: The new year is here, and with it a laundry list of items to be sure your organization has a handle on, including ACA reporting with the IRS. Every year, the IRS requires employers to submit important ACA information to the agency and their employees as part of the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate , Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), organizations with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time-equivalent employees, are required to offer Minimum Essential

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2025 Pre-Onboarding Checklist for HR

Onboarding begins long before your new employee's first day. With thoughtful preparation, their first days can be seamless. Set the tone for a welcoming experience by starting your onboarding plans for the new year now. With the help of this pre-onboarding checklist, you’re sure to create better first days!

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The psychological pandemic: an opportunity for employers to aid recovery

HR Zone

People Don't overlook the psychological pandemic.

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5 Creative Virtual Employee Appreciation Ideas

Achievers

With the onset of COVID-19, the “future of work” arrived sooner than expected. For years, thought leaders predicted a virtual work environment where technology would replace the traditional structures and paradigms that dictated how we worked for decades. While technology has certainly changed some of these structures, like video conferences in lieu of in-person meetings, what hasn’t changed is the deep-rooted human need to belong and be acknowledged for our contributions.

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Webinar: 360-Degree Feedback & The Employee Experience

DecisionWise

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Time: 1:00pm Eastern / 10:00 am Pacific. Presenters: David Long, Christian Nielson. Cost: Free. In order to impact the Employee Experience, and ultimately Employee Engagement, organizations must change the culture— they must change “the way we do things around here.”. Setting a good example of leadership does not communicate a clear enough expectation on its own.