March, 2021

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How to Build Employer Branding: A Strategy for the Employee Lifecycle

Intoo USA

Every interaction a potential or existing employee has with you is an opportunity to strengthen your brand—or weaken it. Which direction it takes is based on how your organization treats the relationship as a whole. The employer-employee relationship is based not only on touchpoints or milestones such as job offers, reviews, promotions, layoffs, and exit interviews, but also on all the moments in-between.

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Elderwood Uses Kazoo to Incentivize COVID-19 Vaccination

Kazoo

Users of the Kazoo platform are familiar with Incentives — the capability that enables employees to earn rewards points for completing activities that support your company culture, like earning safety certifications, participating in wellness programs, and more. And now, at least one Kazoo customer has created a COVID-19 vaccination Incentive. Everyone uses Incentives a little bit differently.

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Skilled Employees and Where To Find Them

Hppy

Nowadays, learning new skills is easier than ever. With many webinars, online courses, and tons of free information on the Internet, the job market should be brimming with talented people for hire. Nonetheless, the reality is entirely different. The skills gap is a significant issue many employers have to face. In fact, the search for skilled employees has become an endless activity for more than one hiring manager.

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What will recruitment look like after COVID?

HRExecutive

It took a global pandemic for some employers to overcome their biggest fear when it came to their recruiting function: change. In the wake of COVID, HR professionals have been forced to re-examine their talent acquisition strategies, resources and technology. Many of these changes have raised the bar for the recruitment process and candidate experience.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Lawsuit: Employees Not Paying for Pre-Shift Covid Screening

Evil HR Lady

For the past year, employers have been regularly screening employees for fevers and other Covid-19 symptoms. If you’ve attended one of my Covid webinars (the next one is on March 23) , you’ve heard me bring up the question of employee pay. I’ve said that while I wasn’t sure of the legality of not paying (and looked at an Amazon court case where the Supreme Court said they didn’t have to pay for security screening ), but I was sure of the morality.

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Digital Transformation Can Help Manage Any Workforce Approach

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. They were ranked third on the inaugural 2021 Top Workplaces USA list of organizations with over 2,500 employees. Congratulations! Hope you enjoy the article.). We’ve talked before about how digital transformation can improve manager effectiveness and the employee experience.

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Top Questions To Ask Employees During Performance Reviews

15Five

Performance reviews aren’t simply a time to discuss performance. It’s a valuable development conversation that can uncover an employee’s unique strengths, align them with the company’s mission, and empower continuous development. But that’s no simple feat. A successful performance review cycle includes HR leaders working in lock-step with managers to gain accurate insight on team performance, but to do that, managers must be given a structure for having these conversations–especially

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Small Daily Actions Add Up to Big Wins in Leadership

The People Equation

Image credit: Unsplash – Micheile Henderson. I’ve said it before. Leadership is a tough gig. And it doesn’t help when you are bombarded with messages telling you that the path to big wins in leadership come from big, bold risk-taking. Sure, leaders achieve when they think big. But those huge achievements are few and far between. The truth is, leadership is the sum of all you do and who you are on a daily basis – not just when the Big Idea hits pay dirt.

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6 ways we’re getting diversity recruiting all wrong

HRExecutive

Jackye Clayton. Jackye Clayton cringes at the assertion that some people say they “don’t see color” when it comes to race. It’s not just a naïve way of tackling the many-layered problem of racial disparities—it can actually be an active way of avoiding it. “For many people, pretending not to see or feel things is their way of protecting themselves,” she said during an opening day keynote of Spring HR Tech (the free, virtual event runs through Friday; click HERE to register).

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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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How COVID-19 Affected the Hiring Process

Engage2Excel

When 2020 first began, it brought out high hopes for many individuals. We were entering a new decade, which people assumed meant good things were in store. In a matter of three months, things changed and changed dramatically. At the beginning of the pandemic, businesses and organizations had to adapt their processes, structures and strategies rather quickly.

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How Wayfair Uses People Analytics to Improve DEI

Visier

By putting data in the hands of their leadership, Wayfair is improving their diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. E-commerce has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry with the home category alone expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030 across North America and Western Europe. Wayfair has emerged as one of the largest online destinations for home with more than 31 million active customers.

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Talent Intelligence Should Be Part of Your Workforce Planning

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by Censia , whose talent intelligence platform helps organizations find the talent most likely to succeed while simultaneously reducing bias. Check out this video of Censia CEO Joanna Riley talking about “ The New Battle Ground: Employee Experience Fueling HR Innovation ”.

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3 Tips For Unlocking Employee Career Growth Through Performance Reviews

15Five

Whether you’re fresh into the workforce or 40-year a veteran–everyone wants a fulfilling career that aligns with their personal purpose. But, people don’t always have what they need to achieve their career goals. That’s where managers come in. For managers, helping employees map out their career goals and uncovering opportunities to lead them in the right direction isn’t easy to do during casual, weekly one-on-ones.

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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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The Go Big or Go Home Myth of Leadership Risk-Taking

The People Equation

flickr. There’s a narrative in the business world that says leaders must take bold risks ( BHAG , anyone?) to garner business success. And while audacious goals do indeed require boldness, there’s an underbelly to this mindset. Left to grow unchecked, that swashbuckling style often morphs into something toxic in the workplace culture and business results suffer.

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How bias in ‘moments that matter’ hurt DEI recruiting efforts

HRExecutive

HR leaders need to begin to feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable, that’s the message from Rocki Howard, chief diversity officer at SmartRecruiters, as employers look to improve their DEI hiring practices. “(It is) only when we get comfortable talking about this subject of diversity that we can start to gain momentum,” Howard said Friday at the virtual Spring HR Technology Conference & Exposition, quoting long-distance runner Deena Kastor, “sometimes the moments that challenge us the most,

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What Do You Do When You're Recognized?

Engage2Excel

Employees typically share recognition through various methods such as face-to-face, through video, via email or eCard, a handwritten note card, a text or through their organization's recognition programs. While recognition has a positive effect on morale, engagement and retention, many employees are uncomfortable being recognized. For some, they don't like being in the spotlight, for others they don't know how to react.

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6 Ways To Enhance Your Employee Engagement Digitally

Hppy

The corporate culture has come a long way in the past few decades with the evolution of technology. The same has affected many fronts of business management and organizations are leveraging it to their advantage. Among these, human resources has been one of those fronts where the effect of technology can be clearly observed. . The prime objective of HR management is to pick out the good ones from the available talent pool and inspire them to give their best.

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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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Learn How to Learn – Part 5, Self Management Series

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Whether you work in an office or remotely, self management involves doing a lot of things independently such as resolving your conflicts, figuring out the solutions to your problems, and creating your most productive work. It also involves thinking about your future and generating your own professional development plan.

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6 Leadership Tips To Help Employees Craft Their Job Into Their Calling

15Five

To truly thrive in today’s environment, companies must offer people more than just a job, they must help employees find their calling. People today want more than just a paycheck from their employers. They want purpose and meaning at the office. While this has made management more complicated than ever before, it’s also created an opportunity for leaders.

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Analysis: Key Themes in Leadership Trends for 2021

The People Equation

Image by moritz320 from Pixabay. We’re nearly through the first quarter of 2021 so I decided to take the pulse of what industry analysts and thought leaders are saying about the state of leadership this year. I did an analysis of seven sources* in the talent development and human capital industry to come up with the key themes in leadership trends for this year.

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3 takeaways from Spring HR Tech’s opening day

HRExecutive

The pandemic’s influence loomed large on the first day of Spring HR Tech—a free, virtual event running through Friday—as listeners tuned in around the globe to hear how the disruptions of the last year will influence technology-powered HR of the future. Despite the challenges the crisis has presented for employers, many speakers struck an optimistic note, heralding this moment as a massive opportunity for HR to effect lasting and needed change—from diversity to engagement and wellness to learnin

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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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Employee Termination Checklist: Make The Process Easier!

Intoo USA

One of the reasons employee terminations can feel difficult to manage is that the process has so many steps to keep track of. From putting together a severance package to collecting key cards, an employee termination requires a lot of work and attention to detail from HR professionals. Forget or mismanage a step, and you could face serious consequences, ranging from wrongful termination lawsuits to embarrassing misuse of company emails by ex-employees.

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Three strategies to transform your talent agenda in the era of remote work

HR Zone

Retention Three strategies for virtual talent management.

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Multi-Generational Programs – An Innovative Approach to Helping Low-Income Populations Overcome Employment Barriers

EDSI

Multi-Generational programs (also called the 2Gen approach) address the needs of both children and parents, with the ultimate goal of creating self-sustaining opportunities and better outcomes for the whole family unit. Multi-Generational programs have been applauded and proven to be a holistic way to end the cycle of poverty, which is why EDSI is so committed to offering this program to as many families in as many regions as possible.

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3 Tips For Introducing A Flexible Work Environment In A Post-COVID Era

15Five

After a year that forced most employees out of the office and into remote work, the COVID-19 vaccine is starting to circulate, and that means companies need to create a return-to-work strategy. This isn’t as easy as a simple all-staff email with a return date. While employees might miss the camaraderie of their work colleagues, they’ve also gotten used to a morning commute that ends in their living room.

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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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Leaders Cast Sunlight Not Shade

The People Equation

Aaron Burden. As my kids progress through their teens, dinnertime conversations will often center on stories of classmates “throwing shade” at one another. That’s teen speak for talking trash about someone. We’ve had important conversations at the dinner table about the effects that this type of “shade” has on people. My husband I and reinforce with our kids that no matter how witty or clever the comment, if it cuts someone down, it’s damaging.

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HR Technology 2021 Now Published: Shattering Changes In The Market

Josh Bersin

This week we are launching HR Technology 2021: The Definitive Guide. And as I describe in the press release , massive changes are taking place. You can download the report here. Let me talk about why I call this shattering. First, the HR Tech market is turned inside out – it’s entirely focused. Read more» The post HR Technology 2021 Now Published: Shattering Changes In The Market appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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4 Reasons You Should Use the Outplacement Support Your Company Offers

Intoo USA

Being laid off ranks as one of the top five most stressful situations in a person’s life. When you’re laid off, you may be filled with a sense of overwhelm. Why did this happen? Are my skills valuable or are they out-of-date? Now what do I do? Where do I go from here? It can be hard to focus and to figure out your next steps. If you haven’t reviewed the outplacement support information your former employer gave you, you could be missing out on a solution to that angst.