July, 2021

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What Keeps Human Resources Professionals Awake At Night?

15Five

We posted this question as an icebreaker in our HR Superstars community , because we figured if anyone is going to share vulnerably immediately, it’s going to be Human Resources Professionals (aka People Ops): . What one aspect of your HR role has kept you up at night in the last week? ??After reading through the myriad responses, I am even more in awe of HR leaders (and I used to be a Chief People Officer!

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Employee Productivity Means Having a Healthy Relationship with Technology

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. I’ve been seeing a lot of articles about stress and burnou t lately. I’m sure you have too. All with some sort of advice on how to manage and minimize it. However, there is one consistent thread in all the articles – technology. Technology is an important part of our personal and professional lives. There are wonderful technology tools that can help us save time and money.

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Boese: How HR tech is responding to the new emphasis on skills

HRExecutive

Most organizations are facing similar challenges in the second half of 2021. Of course, emerging from the pandemic, navigating employee safety and wellbeing , and managing new ways of working are likely still primary concerns. But there is also a second set of HR challenges that, if not at the top of HR’s list of priorities, is quite likely very near it.

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The Easiest Way to Comply With Predictive Scheduling Laws

SwipeClock

Are you subject to a predictive scheduling law? “Fair scheduling,” “secure scheduling,” or “fair workweek” laws protect employees from the uncertainty of on-call and fluid scheduling. They are popping up in states and municipalities across the country. Employers have long used just-in-time and just-enough-staff scheduling to limit labor costs and adapt to fluctuating staffing demands.

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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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The C Sheet | July 23, 2021

Visier

1. Is the four-day work week here to stay? It is in Iceland! Their four-day work week trial was a glowing success: Productivity levels remained the same, while employees reported an improvement of overall health. Find out which countries may follow suit. Four-day week ‘an overwhelming success’ in Iceland (BBC News). 2. Keep your unlimited PTO, I’ll take a new car.

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HR Trends: The Key Reads of July 2021

Intoo USA

Welcome to our summary of July’s best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics included difficulties hiring and retaining employees during the “great resignation,” how companies will adjust with the return to the office, and what employers can do to keep their workforces engaged. . HR Trends for July 2021. To retain and attract talent, companies are turning to flexible work options and benefits that offer flexibility and autonomy.

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Digital Transformation is Rewriting Work

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. I’m sure that the title of today’s article isn’t really a surprise to anyone. Technology has been disrupting business and the economy for quite some time. However, one of the things I’ve been hearing consistently since the pandemic became front page news is how unprepared organizations have been for digital transformation.

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Experts watching if TikTok can help solve their hiring woes

HRExecutive

An increasingly remote world and a hot job market are causing employers to embrace an out-of-the-box way to recruit workers: TikTok. Chipotle, Target, WWE, Shopify and other employers are partnering with a new feature on the social media platform to recruit potential workers. Advertisement TikTok—best known for short and trendy videos—is getting into the recruiting space with its launch of TikTok Resumes platform.

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It’s Not Just Burnout: HR Is Experiencing Compassion Fatigue

Pathways

HR teams have been the “invisible first responders” of the last year and a half, supporting employees through numerous crises. Unfortunately, the effects of the past year have left HR teams feeling stressed and emotionally exhausted. What human resources teams are experiencing is not quite burnout, but something similar: compassion fatigue.

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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 Embedded Analytics Work: Embedding Visier into Your Product

Visier

Businesses of all sizes need a solution that empowers them to make quicker decisions about their workforce by leveraging deeper integrated insights. This is where embedded analytics comes in. We built the Visier Embedded Analytics solution with simplicity in mind. Not in terms of what it’s capable of—but in how easily it integrates into your existing systems and how quickly it makes a positive business impact.

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15Five and Gusto Announce Best-of-Class, Two-Way Integration

15Five

15Five is happy to announce its newest integration partnership with Gusto, the leading payroll, benefits, and HR technology for business of all sizes. This best-of-class, two-way integration allows companies like yours to streamline HR, payroll, and performance management processes so you can spend more time on your company’s strategic initiatives and less time on manual data entry.

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What Are the Seven Steps to Succession Planning?

Intoo USA

Succession planning—a process for creating and maintaining a talent pipeline —is a necessary part of talent management, and is something you’ll appreciate having done especially when faced with a sudden, unexpected event. While the process is not complicated, following these seven steps to succession planning will ensure an outcome with a greater potential of acceptance by all those affected by the change, as well as a better opportunity for business continuity.

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Strategic Business Growth: Now Is the Time to Think Like a Startup

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ChartHop , an organization focused on helping leaders in scaling transparent, productive, and intentional organizations. They recently raised $35 million in funding based on their strong business growth. You can read all about it on TechCrunch. Enjoy today’s article!).

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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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HR tech Number of the Day: recruiting tech

HRExecutive

As workplaces roll out back-to-the-office and hybrid plans over the coming months, many will be beefing up their staff as part of the rebound. A new report from Ceridian finds that more than half of U.S. employers surveyed will build out their teams over the next year, with one-third planning to hire gig workers and a vast majority intending to hire remote and freelance employees.

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6 Tips for Setting Performance Goals with Your Employees

DecisionWise

I recently met with an organization to conduct an after-action review. Our goal was to understand why their process broke down when an employee was forced out of the organization. My biggest takeaway from the conversation was that leaders often have a difficult time distinguishing between three types of employee goals: development, performance, and minimum expectations.

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Dynamic Engagement: Talent Acquisition for Today’s Business World

Visier

At our recent Outsmart panel, A Day in the Life of a TA Leader , Visier’s Chief of Staff Jayne Landry spoke with Charles Mah , Chief Evangelist at iCIMS , about current trends and concerns in the TA field. Here, we expand on the Dynamic Engagement strategies Charles is using to attract and retain top candidates in a talent landscape that’s more competitive than ever.

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A New Category Emerges: The Creator Platform For Corporate Learning

Josh Bersin

Many of you have heard me talk about TikTok as a learning platform, and you probably thought I was talking about the entertaining videos. No, it’s much more. TikTok is not just entertainment, it’s a Creator Platform. TikTok development tools are amazing. Today millions of young people (and old) are building interactive videos, extravaganzas of.

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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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Overcoming Diversity Challenges in the Workplace by Supporting Mental Health

Pathways

The racial injustices of 2020 profoundly impacted corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion investments (DEI.) In June, DEI-related job postings increased by 55%, and chief diversity officer hires increased by 51% by October.

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Learn What Matters Most to Job Candidates Right Now

Engage2Excel

The 2021 Job Seeker Report is the third installment of a nationwide biennial survey conducted by the Trendicators research division of Engage2Excel Group. Below are some of the questions we asked a representative sample of 1,500 individuals from all major industries and demographic groups in the US: What are the most important reasons for which you would accept or reject a job offer?

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Trusaic

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. Included in the extensive complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court are allegations of “frat boy” culture, sexual harassment, unequal pay, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination. .

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9 Advantages of a Certified 360-degree Feedback Coach

DecisionWise

Understanding and managing the employee experience (EX) is challenging for many reasons. Maybe the most significant challenge is that no one has a one-size-fits-all tool that allows us to understand and measure the employee experience at the organizational, team, and individual levels in a simultaneous fashion. For example, org-wide surveys are helpful when researching themes across departments and functions, but they fall short when trying to understand what it’s like working for a particular m

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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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Making Talent Acquisition’s Job Easier with Analytics Lessons from Global Brands

Visier

As the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows, there continue to be more job openings than hires. To find the best talent, companies must look internally to adjust their talent strategies, rethink jobs and align the employee journey with business priorities. This is where talent acquisition analytics comes in. Our new white paper, Talent Acquisition Analytics: Best Practices from Visier Customers , outlines the talent acquisition strategies and real-life lessons learned of organizat

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How to Attract Rockstar Talent for Your Business

PeopleStrategy

As hiring rates increase post-pandemic, companies are feeling the pressure to acquire talented employees to integrate into their teams. These new hires must be both highly skilled and committed to improving company performance in the long term, not just filling an open position. In fact, according to HR Exchange Network, the most common estimate shows … How to Attract Rockstar Talent for Your Business Read More » The post How to Attract Rockstar Talent for Your Business appeared first

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HR Tech Is White Hot: Is Every Vendor Now A Unicorn?

Josh Bersin

The HR Tech market is as hot as I’ve ever seen it, with most of the funding announcements showing $ Billion valuations. As I like to tell my neighbors, a Billion Dollars ain’t what it used to be. But it’s still a lot of money. Why the growth? Virtually every economic signal points toward more. Read more» The post HR Tech Is White Hot: Is Every Vendor Now A Unicorn?

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Everything you need to know about the labor supply gap happening now

Engage2Excel

In Engage2Excel’s last Conversation Series, hosted by our VP of Marketing, Melissa Meunier, and President of Recruitment Solutions, Darren Findley, they discussed the challenges employers face when looking for candidates who will fill positions in their organization. During the 30- minute conversation, Darren explained why there is so much difficulty and how employers can overcome certain challenges.

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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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How to Search for Flexible Work: Tips from a Career Coach

Intoo USA

In the last few years, gig or project-based jobs, contract work, and other freelance opportunities have gained popularity due to the flexibility they offer and/or the potential to supplement their income with temporary work. Many companies, such as those in the tech sector, often hire on a project basis as the need for additional employees can be temporary or project-based.

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Podcast: 360 Feedback Coaching Best Practices in 2021

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · 360 Feedback Coaching Best Practices in 2021. In this podcast, join David Long and Christian Nielson to learn about the best methods for debriefing and coaching from the results of a 360-degree feedback survey. A few things they will discuss: How to coach individuals How to interpret individual and group reports Tips for guiding the development planning and follow-up with participants.

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How Do I Create an Online Job Application?

ExactHire

If you’re like most employers, the current worker shortage has you rethinking your hiring strategy. This is especially true in industries like construction, restaurant, and home service. Perhaps in the past you’ve been able to avoid implementing an online job application without sacrificing the quality of applicants you attract. But if you’re one of the thousands of businesses forced to shorten hours or reduce the number of customers you can serve because you don’t have enough workers, you can’t