October, 2023

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Clean out those HR cobwebs: 6 outdated practices to get rid of

Workable

During this spooky time of year, we put up cobwebs, but let’s face it: Several HR practices need to be stomped out like that spider scuttling across the floor. (Note: No actual spiders were harmed in the writing of this article.) Sometimes, companies don’t follow “best practices”. They follow “old practices” and don’t think about why. Level up your HR Workable’s HR solution can help you optimize your hiring and management processes – and keep those cobwebs at bay!

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Three Ways To Tap Into Taylor Swift’s Authenticity And Build An Eras-Like Workplace

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Swift's Eras events fill a gap, the same one that today seems to mystify companies and workplaces. People seek a genuine connection – with themselves and their peers.

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21 HR Books Every HR Professional Should Read in 2024

AIHR

The field of Human Resource Management (HRM) is rapidly changing. Staying up to date with the classic concepts and the latest information is more important than ever to remain relevant as an HR professional. In this article, we list 21 must-read HR books that will help you do your job better – whether you’re a seasoned HR practitioner or just getting started in the field.

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Grief: The overlooked employee experience HR needs to pay attention to

HRExecutive

We are often asked why addressing grief in the workplace matters. The answer stems from our own personal journeys with loss, as well as the influence of managers and organizational culture on each of our experiences. - Advertisement - Dr. Mekel Harris: “I had no idea that just three weeks after receiving a diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer, my mom would die.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Are Your Candidates Lying to Get the Job?

SHRM Resources

A recent survey found that 70 percent of workers lie on resumes, and hiring managers aren't surprised. In a competitive environment, candidates may embellish their skills and experience to get the job.

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Grind Culture Isn’t Working. How Can Wellness Win?

TalentCulture

The Problem With Grind Culture In recent years, “hustle” and “grind” culture have become equated with drive, ambition, and success. The logic is that if you are not incessantly working, you won’t meet your goals. Grind culture also ties a person’s worth to the product they produce. However, it comes at the expense of individual […] The post Grind Culture Isn’t Working.

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The 4 Key Elements of An Effective Recruiting Strategy

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes When we’re creating our recruiting strategy, we have to decide how we will bring people into the organization. I’m not talking about sourcing. I’m talking about when there’s an open job, we have to decide if we will fill it from within, hire someone from the outside, or maybe even outsource the work to a consultant.

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3 transformational benefits of employee empowerment

HRExecutive

While the “Great Resignation” has faded from the headlines, the desire for choice among workers that helped fuel this movement will endure. Workplace trends like the “The Big Stay,” “quiet quitting “ or the newest one to catch my attention—”loud laborers” (employees who focus more on self-promotion than tangible work results)—tend to paint a picture of an adversarial relationship between employers and their employees.

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The human connection at work: half of US workers value culture

Workable

What’s happening in the evolving US job market right now? We have data for you on how workers value the human connection at work. What do US workers want now? Our Great Discontent 2.0 survey report contains a wealth of data revealing how employee priorities in the US have changed since 2021. Learn more here. View the report highlights Top 3 takeaways Company culture emerging as a top factor when choosing a new job – nearly half say so now vs. 34.7% two years ago Transparency and responsiveness a

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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5 Tips To Improve Your Internal Hiring Process

Hppy

Building the right team of employees is essential for any business. As your company grows, hiring new people to share the load becomes crucial. Eventually, the team evolves and develops a unique working style and culture specific to the company. For this reason, many companies implement an internal hiring process when looking for people to fill management positions.

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Human Resources Director: Job Description, Skills & Salary

AIHR

A Human Resources Director is responsible for creating and implementing HR policies and activities of the organization. They also manage the HR staff, overseeing all employee-related initiatives, from recruitment and onboarding to managing performance, promotion, and conducting exit interviews. Let’s have a look at all you need to know about the Human Resources Director role and how you can become one.

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Closing the Gap Between Leadership and Vulnerability at Work

15Five

For business leaders and managers, it can be tough to find the right balance between showing strong and competent leadership while also being vulnerable about the challenges, failures, and struggles of being a human being. Tip too far in either direction, and your ability to lead effectively can be compromised. This is a conundrum that Jacob Morgan has spent years studying.

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Understanding the 2023 ACA Compliance Changes: New IRS Forms and Reporting Updates

ACA Times

The IRS recently released new Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS forms for 2023. The now well-known “Employer Mandate” outlines employer responsibilities for ensuring employees, and their families, have access to… The post Understanding the 2023 ACA Compliance Changes: New IRS Forms and Reporting Updates first appeared on The ACA Times.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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HR staffing: Is there a sweet spot to prevent turnover?

HRExecutive

The ADP Research Institute is home to a singular collection of valuable resources: detailed payroll and econometrics data on more than 25 million employees, and ongoing sentiment surveys that—so far—have amassed responses from nearly a half-million workers in 29 countries. - Advertisement - The ADP Research Institute is home to a singular collection of valuable resources: detailed payroll and econometrics data on more than 25 million employees, and ongoing sentiment surveys that—so far—have amas

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What Is StrengthsFinder and How Can It Help Employees

Intoo USA

Clifton StrengthsFinder, now known as Gallup CliftonStrengths ® , is a powerful assessment tool that nurtures self-awareness among employees. By identifying and understanding their top strengths, individuals can better recognize their unique talents and abilities, enabling them to work on their career development by harnessing these strengths more effectively in their professional lives.

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Create a culture of recognition in 2023 

Achievers

Cultivating a culture of recognition is a strategic imperative that can transform the tenor of your organization, driving improved employee morale, engagement, and performance. Showing genuine appreciation for team members’ efforts foster a long-lasting sense of belonging and motivation among employees. With a thoughtful and multifaceted approach, one that encourages recognition at every level of your organization, your company can develop a culture of recognition organically.

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Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare: Building a Stronger Workforce

UrbanBound HR

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives—aka DEI—play an important role in every industry, but especially in healthcare. That’s because DEI programs do more than help hospitals burnish their brand (although they accomplish that, too). At the end of the day, DEI benefits patients, communities, and employees. As it happens, it’s an effective business strategy, too.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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How to Improve Retention: 10 Strategies to Support Employees and Reduce Turnover

15Five

Employee turnover is an increasingly significant challenge across nearly every industry, and the decline started well before the Great Resignation. Over the last decade, people have been changing jobs more frequently and staying with their employers for shorter spans. A recent labor statistics study by LendingTree found that between 2012 and 2022, the median job tenure dropped almost 11%, from 4.6 years to 4.1 years.

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Key ACA Compliance Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

ACA Times

With open enrollment for the 2024 calendar year approaching quickly, organizations should turn their attention to ACA compliance efforts to ensure their processes and procedures for administering health plans are… The post Key ACA Compliance Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 first appeared on The ACA Times.

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How this HR Honor Roll winner navigated employee trauma and growth

HRExecutive

In early 2016, Heather Vogel read about a job opening at the Children’s Home Society of Florida. While she was immediately attracted to the mission of the nonprofit, the vice president of HR title seemed too “typical HR” for her transformation -focused career trajectory. - Advertisement - She remained senior director and acting vice president, retail HR at Ashley HomeStore until, just a few months later, another CHS position popped up on her radar: chief talent officer.

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13 Important Manager Training Topics

Intoo USA

Effective managers are the driving force behind a company’s growth, innovation, and harmonious operation. To excel in this demanding position, managers require more than just experience—they also need comprehensive training. Manager training programs are designed to provide them with the essential skills, knowledge, and insights to lead their teams with confidence and competence.

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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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11 ways to increase employee happiness at your organization

Achievers

The days when an organization could rely on a simple paycheck to keep employees engaged and happy are long gone, if they ever existed in the first place. While compensation is important, even the highest-paying positions will see unexpected turnover and reduced productivity if companies neglect the happiness of their workforce. From recognizing employees, to supporting a healthy work-life balance, to giving workers a real voice in your company’s decisions and processes, there are a wide range of

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Do Your Relocation Benefits Entice Younger Workers?

UrbanBound HR

Your workforce is changing—and your relocation benefits should be, too. Baby Boomers are retiring. Gen X is advancing. Chances are, your recruiting efforts are increasingly focused on Millennials and Gen Z. And each generation has its own priorities and mindset.

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6 Manager Effectiveness Metrics HR Leaders Should Be Tracking

15Five

Managers have an outsized impact on the outcomes that matter most to HR leaders, including employee engagement, performance, and retention. The more effective managers you have across the organization, the better your employees—and the company—will perform. But before you can make targeted investments in manager enablement, you must know how effective your managers are today and understand where they’re succeeding or struggling.

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Why Microsoft Viva Skills Could Disrupt The HR Tech Market

Josh Bersin

This week Microsoft announced a major feature in Viva that is likely to disrupt the HR Technology market: skills. And the Skills in Viva system is not just a skills inference engine, it’s a skills-based learning system, a way to find mentors and experts, an employee development platform, and an internal mobility tool that. Read more» The post Why Microsoft Viva Skills Could Disrupt The HR Tech Market appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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Ageism: 12 ways to slay the hidden DEI dragon

HR Zone

Age discrimination is the most frequently cited form of workplace bias, with reports stating more than one in ten adults in the UK [1] think their age

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Thanksgiving Team-Building Activities and Games for Work

Intoo USA

Thanksgiving is a time to come together, express gratitude, and celebrate the harvest season. While many people traditionally gather with family and friends for a festive meal, this holiday can also be an excellent opportunity to foster team bonding and enhance workplace synergy. Team-building activities boost morale and improve communication, collaboration, and overall productivity.

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The Ambiguity Factor in Leadership Communication

The People Equation

As a leader, have you planned for the Ambiguity Factor in your leadership communication plans? When it comes to communicating about change, there are oodles of reasons why the launch of a new system goes awry— competing values, unclear objectives, unrealistic deadlines, budget constraints and so on. From a social psychology standpoint, here’s another reason that gets buried underneath the more observable causes: human beings’ reaction to leadership communications about a change.