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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Top Time Management Tips for Recruiters

Hppy

Recruiting is a vital business function, whether in-house or outsourced, which means recruiters have a lot of trust put in them. An organization is its people and bringing in the right people is a process–one which requires industry understanding, forethought and a lot of planning. . Getting the planning part right means incorporating good time management into everything a recruiter does.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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More-Limited Definition of Independent Contractor May Be Imminent

SHRM Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor may be on the verge of narrowing the definition of who is an independent contractor.

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my staff is anxious about reopening, even though they’re vaccinated

Ask a Manager

This post, my staff is anxious about reopening, even though they’re vaccinated , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I manage a staff of about 50 in a publicly funded, public-facing organization. We have been both open and closed during different phases of the pandemic but have been able to offer some level of service to the public except during the early shelter-in-place part of 2020.

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Sights and Sounds: Carnival of HR – April 2021

Robin Schooling

A carnival, to me, brings to mind sights, sounds and smells. Carnivals have bright lights, laughing (and/or shrieking) voices coming from folks on rides, live music, and tantalizing aromas wafting forth from tents and food trucks. Sadly we’ve had to miss out on these events and experiences for the last 12 months; here in my corner of the world we’ve cancelled French Quarter Fest (times 2), the Baton Rouge Blues Festival , the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival , the Rayne Frog Festival and the ever

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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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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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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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Tips to Reduce Hiring Bias

Hppy

Bias can manifest itself both consciously and unconsciously throughout the hiring process, and can occur as early as the resume-screening phase. . To help your company integrate more inclusive hiring practices, Embroker provides actionable tips on reducing hiring bias. What is Hiring Bias? Hiring bias is a type of unconscious bias , which is defined as “unsupported judgments in favor of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to another, in a way that is usually considered unfair.

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OIG Exclusions Screening: Best Practices for Healthcare

Accurate Background

Healthcare is an industry, perhaps more than most others, that is particularly prone to concerns about how individuals’ past behaviors could predict, or impact, their future interactions. It’s an industry, after all, that involves not just working with people but interacting with them at times when they are often at their most weak and vulnerable. It’s a highly regulated industry and for good reason.

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Can data science make your organisation more inclusive?

HR Zone

Strategy Can data science support your inclusion efforts?

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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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Business Acumen for HR Professionals: Everything You Need To Know

Digital HR Tech

Arguably, the strongest predictor of business impact is the ability to understand the business, or business acumen. This skill is underdeveloped in HR. Indeed, 4 in 10 CHROs consider business acumen the most lacking skill in HR talent. So what is business acumen in HR, and how can you develop this competency? Contents What is business acumen in HR? – Why is business acumen important for HR professionals and businesses?

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Internal Marketplaces Are the Future of Talent Management

SHRM Resources

Identifying employees for internal opportunities as they grow in their careers has taken on new significance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies that needed to restructure quickly found that strong internal mobility programs, aided by talent marketplace technology, helped them redeploy employees to meet quickly changing business needs.

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3 strategies for engaging teams in a meaningful, efficient way–long term

HRExecutive

We are a few months into 2021, the one-year mark since COVID-19 changed the world has passed, and many feel their workloads have increased and stress levels have multiplied. HR professionals are up to their ears in handbooks, compliance and remote work challenges. But it is never too late to get a fresh start. HR professionals should not pretend things are the same, but instead, make 2021 a game-changing year to make significant positive change for their organizations.

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HR Is Not for Wimps

Evil HR Lady

Lots of people go into HR because they like people and because they think there will be no math. The problem is, there’s lots of math, and liking people often means you’re too nice and understanding. I like math. I also like people, which can mean it’s a bit difficult to have those really hard conversations with people. But, that’s part of being an HR person.

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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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7 Healthy Habits To Achieve More Every Day

Take It Personel-ly

Lifestyle is all about the daily habits that contribute to your mental as well as physical health. If you’re leading a sedentary lifestyle, then it’s about time that you consider the healthy ways of living. You can transform your life through small changes in the daily routine. Also, try to incorporate a morning routine that […].

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Why it’s time for HR leaders to stand up and be counted

HR Zone

Change It's time for HR to stand up and be counted.

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How to develop emotional intelligence in the workplace

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

Leaders fail for a variety of reasons. It might be due to an inability to adapt to change or think strategically. Perhaps they struggle to develop good working relationships with key stakeholders or build and maintain a team. What we have come to know is that emotional intelligence, or EI, is the No. 1 predictor of professional and personal excellence and it accounts for 58 percent of performance in all job types.

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Essential Facts About Worker's Compensation For Remote Employees

Ving!

Workplace injuries can occur without warning or can develop over a couple of days, weeks, or months. This is true whether the employee works onsite or telecommutes from home. As such, both employees and employers need to know and understand worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation is a kind of insurance or system mandated by the government. It offers monetary benefits to employees who get injured or develop a disability while at work.

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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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AI and hiring bias: Why you need to teach your robots well

HRExecutive

The year is 2021, and you hold a single resume in your hands, the golden resume of the ideal candidate. How do you know it’s the ideal candidate? Easy. Your artificial intelligence hiring tool told you so. Author: Tim Kulp. Your AI system knows what great talent looks like because you trained it on the resumes of your existing high performers. This golden resume—your next, preordained high performer—looks exactly like all your previous high performers.

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Post-Pandemic Pet Care: What a Return to the Office Means for Our Pets

TalentCulture

Returning to work soon? Ready for post-pandemic pet care? It’s time to take a look at your pet’s upcoming new normal… The coronavirus pandemic left few areas of our lives […]. The post Post-Pandemic Pet Care: What a Return to the Office Means for Our Pets appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Beware of Cultural Echo Chambers

Root

It is a widely understood phenomenon that as a country we have become more partisan. One of the main drivers has been the information echo chambers that are consciously or subconsciously part of our routines. We have a media echo system that benefits from fostering and nurturing a partisan divide, as that creates more loyal and fervent followers. More views and more hits mean more profits.

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