April, 2021

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Organizations: The Time to Start Recruiting is Right Now

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Poster Guard® Compliance Protection , a division of HRdirect and the leading labor law poster service that gets your business up to date with all required federal, state and local labor law postings, and then keeps it that way — for an entire year.

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2 Strategies to Include in Your Change Management Plan

Intoo USA

Many organizations have stakeholders and significant percentages of their workforces that are resistant to change. This resistance can prove to be a greater challenge when a change management plan involves reductions-in-force, layoffs, role transitions, or other reorganizations, given that even those who aren’t change-resistant may have difficulty seeing these changes as a catalyst for positive transformation. .

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How Do Leaders Create Continuous Improvement?

The People Equation

I asked my readership, “How do leaders create continuous improvement?” It turns out there are many ways to interpret the meaning of continuous improvement. Read on to learn how Rich Teed , President of LBi Software , works to personally better himself, as well as foster a culture of improvement at his company. The Pathways to Getting Better. Getting better is about learning and it’s evident that Teed takes this to heart.

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How Does Payroll Outsourcing Maximize the Efficiency of Your HR Team 

Hppy

Payroll is a critical part of HR management and is a time-consuming activity that needs to be performed every month. But, if you can outsource it to a trusted partner, you can save a lot of time and labor for your HR team. . The HR managers are forever shrouded with the pressures of managing compliances and following the regulations when handling payrolls.

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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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5 tech tools to power HR through the pandemic

HRExecutive

While the nation’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic remains a work in progress, the events of the past 18 months clearly have created a need for new approaches to meet the challenges employers—and employees—are facing. Advertisement Analyst Stacey Cadigan, a partner at the global technology research and advisory firm ISG, says the pandemic has reshaped HR priorities—in particular, technology is playing an even more vital role.

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Do people really not want to work?

The Tim Sackett Project

On my way to work this morning, I saw seven businesses that had “Help Wanted” signs out front. The sign above is from a fast-food restaurant requesting you be nice for the few staff they have that are working their butts off to get you fat! Please be patient, your fries, double cheeseburger, and shake will be with you shortly. I was on vacation for Spring Break (yeah, I said it), and traveled out to St.

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Algorithmic Management in Organizations: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

Analytics in HR

“You are doing great this week, Sophie. Your sales are up 70 %, which puts you in the first position on your team’s leaderboard. But you still have a lot of open opportunities, so keep up the good work!” Receiving performance feedback helps employees to grow. It encourages learning and rewards good performance. But what if an algorithm provides the feedback instead of a human manager?

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Organizations: Use Online Forms to Capture Valuable Data

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by JotForm , a full-featured online form builder that makes it easy to create forms and collect data. They’ve just launched a new product called JotForm Approvals that automates approval processes with ease , something every HR department loves to hear. Enjoy the article!). One of the keys to good decision making is having the right data and information.

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8 Ways to Give Feedback Effectively

DecisionWise

All of us, at one point in time, have received feedback that made a significant difference in our behavior or outlook on life. But what is the difference between feedback that causes change and feedback that goes unnoticed? Effectively giving feedback is a disruptor – it makes us think differently about our behavior. Most times, we have gained something from feedback even if it was painful to hear at first.

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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 the tech talent shortage requires creative thinking

HRExecutive

While American hiring is not back to normal yet, a recent report from the National Foundation for American Policy revealed that there are more than 1 million available job postings in the United States in technology-related fields—from system administrators to data scientists and security analysts. Since the onset of the global pandemic, NFAP also found that the need for talent in computer-related fields has risen by 11% across 10 of 13 occupational categories, with postings for computer and inf

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Which Type of Recruiting Is Best for Finding Diverse Leaders?

SHRM Resources

There are two main ways that employers work with outside recruiters: on a contingency basis or through a retained search. Each option has its benefits, but which type of recruiting is most effective when sourcing senior-level diverse candidates?

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Building An Organizational Strategy That’ll Withstand The Change Ahead

15Five

If you’ve ever had to navigate a canoe down a winding, obstacle-heavy river, you know how important it is that the bow and the stern are synchronized. For a minute, I want you to close your eyes and imagine your business as a canoe and the river as the specific market or industry in which you operate. Think of the rower in the front of the boat (the bow) as your organization, providing power and forward motion to your business.

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How to Use People Data to Drive D&I Accountability (Get Beyond Good Intentions, Part 2)

Visier

Outsmart, the leading people analytics and workforce planning conference, takes place online on May 5-6, 2021. It’s free to register so save your spot today ! At Outsmart, the author of this article, Paul Rubenstien, Visier’s Chief People Officer, will lead a discussion with Kristen Hines, Managing Director, Accenture on the Open Heart, Open Book, Open Mind framework.

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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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Financial Wellbeing: Employees Want to Decide How They Get Their Pay

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Wisely® by ADP , a suite of cost-effective pay solutions that helps organizations move to 100% paperless pay. The myWisely app been recognized as the App of the Year at the HR Technology Conference. Congrats! Enjoy the article.). I’d like to think that we agree, Millennials currently make up the majority of today’s workforce.

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Oracle Introduces Employee Experience Platform: War For Employee Journeys Gets Hotter

Josh Bersin

Oracle is a serious enterprise software company. I competed with Oracle in the 1980s and it was brutal. The company generated $39 Billion in revenue last year and made $15 Billion in operating profit, a metric most CFOs would die for. And over my 40+ years in tech, I’ve seen Oracle adapt to every technology. Read more» The post Oracle Introduces Employee Experience Platform: War For Employee Journeys Gets Hotter appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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This tech firm is breaking down stigma around ‘secret’ disabilities

HRExecutive

Among other things, the past year has led employers to accelerate programs that respond to employee needs holistically—but it’s essential that all employees feel that support, says one HR leader with first-hand experience. According to Steve Pace, head of HR at Forward Networks, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based company that develops enterprise software for network management, one daunting complication of protecting all employees is the stigma of shame, anxiety and fear held by employees working

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11 Employee Reward Ideas Working Moms Actually Want

Kazoo

Studies over the past year agree: Nobody shouldered the burden of the pandemic like working moms. In addition to performing 72.6% more unpaid childcare in the home than men, women’s jobs have been 1.8x more vulnerable than men’s jobs in the COVID-19 pandemic. Which means any company (rightfully) concerned about burnout among working mothers should take action — and with Mother’s Day around the corner, employee reward ideas for working moms are a great first step.

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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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15Five Acquires Emplify and Relaunches Human-Centered Platform

15Five

I’m thrilled to share the news that 15Five has acquired Employee Engagement Measurement company, Emplify, and to reveal the new 15Five: The only human-centered performance management platform that combines software, education, and community to help create effective managers, highly engaged employees, and top-performing organizations. This is a significant milestone in our nearly 10-year journey to accelerate a world of work where true, sustainable success in business can be achieved by supportin

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[UPDATE] What Employers Need to Know About the Employee Retention Credit

ACA Times

3 minute read: The latest IRS Notice 2021-23 provides additional rules on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) with respect to quarter one and quarter two of the 2021 tax year. . The new notice supplements IRS Notice 2021-20 and clarifies that under Section 207 of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, the period in which the Employee Retention Credit can be obtained was widened to include the first and second quarters of 2021.

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Building Emotional Intelligence for HR Leaders in Today's Post-COVID Landscape

Pathways

Stress and anxiety have long been on the upswing in U.S. organizations over the last several years. However, COVID-19 conditions have increased and accelerated employees' burnout and mental health concerns due to workplace conditions.

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Engaging Experiences: Onboarding Best Practices for Remote Employees

Engage2Excel

If you’ve hired anyone recently, I am sure the onboarding process is a bit different from prior to the pandemic. This might sound familiar – most paperwork was emailed ahead of time for the new employee to complete, introducing them to the team was probably done through an online meeting platform, and the building tour could have been a prerecorded video.

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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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Generating Change Without Generating Resistance

Intoo USA

This article originally appeared on uk.intoo.com. Used with permission. Is resistance really a necessary part of change? It’s a question many HR leaders are likely to have mulled over. Resistance or reluctance is often expected to be the initial and potentially overriding response to any organizational change program. Whatever the driver behind the change—whether it’s a major restructure or a culture change program—resistance to change can cost a business money, and if change fails, it can cost

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Bookmark This! The Hybrid Workforce Edition

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about organizations wanting to plan for when employees return to the office and employees wanting to stay remote a while longer. This should not be a surprise to anyone. But I did see someone remark that “hybrid” workforces are starting to be a recruitment marketing tool. Organizations that are trying to recruit right now, might want to think about this.

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Product Announcement: Introducing Special Recognition

Kazoo

Get ready to make recognition and rewards even more special with Kazoo’s Special Recognition. (Plus our new Special Catalogs!). Introducing Special Recognition. Special Recognition is a new, unique capability that lets you send employee recognition for those milestone events or initiatives that go above and beyond the realm of traditional recognition, rewards , or incentives.

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The Tale Of Performance Management Tools: 15Five, Lattice, and Many More…

Josh Bersin

The market for online performance management software has been fascinating. For more than a decade vendors have been building new tools to enable goal management, check-ins, feedback, and alignment. And now we’ve added surveys and feedback to the mix. This week 15Five, one of the fastest-growing vendors, announced the acquisition of Emplify , a leading.

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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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Report: We Asked 800+ Employers about Virtual Recruiting [New Research]

Lighthouse

This year our team is going deep on research. In a world like we’ve seen in the last 12+ months, it’s easy for all of us to feel a little bit adrift and out of touch with reality. The best antidote is information, so we are committing to regular research into the market across all areas of talent, HR, and learning to help employers like you understand the real truth, how to adapt to change, and what competitive practices exist that you can adopt.

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Help Managers Improve Recognition Right Now

Engage2Excel

In our review of what organizations are doing to optimize recognition this year, we learned that innovators are focused on helping managers improve their ability to deliver meaningful recognition. As one recognition leader put it, “We have the technology infrastructure in place. What we need now is to help people, particularly managers, better understand how to deliver recognition experiences that are meaningful.

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Workforce planning: how to create a more agile recruitment and talent strategy

HR Zone

Development Preparing for the workforce of tomorrow.