July, 2019

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Using Passion To Drive Purpose: Three Tips For Writing Effective OKRs

15Five

When a company and its leaders aspire towards a common goal, success isn’t merely achievable, it’s the natural result. Connecting ambition to purpose is how the impossible becomes attainable, especially in the workplace. Through the use of company Objectives and Key Results ( OKRs ), many leaders have successfully created high-performing teams who feel engaged and fulfilled at work.

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4 Ways to Build Agile Teams Using People Analytics

Visier

It’s no wonder that “disrupt or be disrupted” has become a popular business adage. The average tenure of companies on the S&P 500 is projected to shrink to just 12 years by 2027 (it was 24 years in 2016). . As a result, established incumbents are scrambling to survive and transform into startup-like agile organizations. But the term “agile organization” may actually be a misnomer. .

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2020 Will Be HR’s Year to Flip the Script

HRExecutive

We sure have flipped the script on HR, haven’t we? Suddenly, the whole world is going digital, everything is mobile, and the people you’re hiring and managing have better tech on their wrists than you used to find and onboard them. The entire HR-technology industry is talking about the future of work, the role of HR and next-generation technologies, AI (artificial intelligence) and IA (intelligent automation), and digital transformation.

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Age is Just a Concept !!

Everyday People

When do we start complaining about our age? Is there a certain birthday that sends us over the edge and make us feel that we’re deteriorating more than we are living? Is it different for different people? I’ll admit that when I get up from the couch, or wake up in the morning, there are far more snaps, creaks and groans than there were 30 years ago.

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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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How to improve culture with real-time feedback?

Take It Personel-ly

Feedback is essential to every organization and individual in order to grow. It seems, though, that some organizations are stuck with annual feedback. This means employees only receive feedback on their work once a year in an official meeting. In order for them to really improve and thrive, employees need more than that. Real-time VS […].

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How Can We Fix the Exit Interview Process? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

When I left my last job, I had an exit interview where my employer asked me all kinds of questions about my satisfaction and why I was leaving, but I didn’t answer honestly because I was already leaving. Do they actually use that information or was the exit interview a waste of time? The Value of Exit Interviews. Exit interviews are the process by which employers talk with exiting employees anywhere from a day to a week before they depart the company, asking questions about their satisfact

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How to Respond to Negative Glassdoor Reviews.

The HR Capitalist

You love to hate Glassdoor. You feel like the negative reviews are disgruntled ex-employees who can hide behind not disclosing their identities. . You're halfway right. There's still plenty of disgruntled takedowns of your company that are probably unfair. But remember we are living in the review economy, with sites like Trip Advisor, Yelp and Amazon making the process of reviewing products and services feel commonplace to a higher percentage of your workforce.

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Thrive on Transparency: How to Increase Honest Performance Feedback

Reflektive

Giving constructive feedback is one of the most difficult aspects of the employee/management relationship. Managers want to provide honest performance feedback without upsetting employees. Rather than risk confrontations and hurt feelings, some managers retreat behind the shield of bland, generic performance reviews, generalizations, and insincere praise — softening feedback to the point it becomes useless.

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“Conference” HR vs. Real-World HR

Robin Schooling

For many years now I’ve lived simultaneously in two separate and distinct HR worlds. I’ve been fortunate to be able to travel the world attending and/or speaking at events and conferences focused on HR, Recruiting, Technology and the Future of Work. I’ve also continued to meet and work with human resources professionals and businesses that, to put it mildly, operate much as they did circa 1993.

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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 To Improve Performance By Encouraging Collaboration

Reflektive

The ability to work together towards a common goal is one of humanity’s greatest strengths, and one you can leverage to improve performance in the workplace. Teamwork statistics and collaboration research consistently prove collaboration positively impacts productivity. According to a Stanford study , people who are encouraged to collaborate stick to a given task 64 percent longer than peers who work alone, while reporting higher engagement levels, less fatigue, and higher success rates.

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Do I Have to Buy a Standing Desk for My Employee?

UpstartHR

Spoiler alert: people have a love/hate relationship with standing desks. Some people swear by them, others can’t stand the thought of standing all day long on top of their otherwise demanding job. With a standing desk you can practice these kinds of awkward standing poses all day long! :-). But this is a real issue that HR teams are dealing with almost every day.

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Helping Callie (@SHRMCallieZ)

True Faith HR

I've been teaching for nearly 25 years, and have probably taught over 5,000 students. Few, if any, have combined the wit, charm, and intelligence of Callie Zipple. Callie is simply one of the best students I’ve had the opportunity to teach. Sitting in my statistic course, she knew she could earn extra credit for attending bi-monthly meetings of the St.

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Recruiting experts’ top 9 strategies to hire the best talent

HR Morning

In a perfect world, HR pros like yourselves would take as much time as necessary to find that great hire. But the reality is, you have many more tasks than just hiring to focus on, and managers are typically pestering you to find someone ASAP. The good news? No matter the size of your company or the time frame you have to make a hire, you can still find the best talent out there.

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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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What HR Transformations are on the Horizon?

HRExecutive

The transformative impact of digital technology is just beginning to be felt in HR. No part of the function will go untouched, as it radically alters the types of services offered and how they are delivered. Digital technology provides managers and employees direct access to increasing amounts of information, insights, tools and expertise. To fully leverage digital technology’s potential, HR must rethink its organization structure, processes and roles, and shift its primary focus away from admin

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HR Departments Should Have Data Policies

HR Bartender

Human resources departments are filled with data. About applicants, candidates, employees, and alumni. This data includes addresses, health information, and social security numbers. HR has assessment data and information from drug/criminal/credit background screening. They have data about vendors – past, current, and future. HR has business intelligence data related to jobs, salaries, benefits, etc.

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15Five Raises Over $30 Million In Series B Funding To Meet Demand For Employee Development Software

15Five

Despite what we have been told, human beings are not fixed. Every person possesses the ability to learn, grow, and transform into better versions of themselves. No one has to stay mired inside limiting beliefs or circumstances, and we as business leaders have the responsibility to guide our people towards greatness. This profound realization is what led to the creation of 15Five.

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Helping employees understand key benefits terms

PeopleStrategy

According to a recent survey , 35 percent of employees don’t understand their healthcare coverage, and another 33 percent don’t understand their medical bills. And, sadly, almost two-thirds (62 percent) of survey participants said their employer is not a resource for healthcare-related questions. While the terminology related to healthcare and employee benefits may be second nature to HR professionals and benefits administrators, it is a good bet many of the terms are unknown or misu

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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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10 Shocking Stats on Employee Disengagement

Achievers

Companies spend more than $100 billion every year trying to improve employee engagement in the workplace. Despite their efforts, employee engagement numbers remain under 35 percent. It’s vital for employers to understand the role employee disengagement plays in overall business success. Here’s a look at ten shocking stats on employee disengagement. 1.

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Stop summertime FMLA abuse: The Friday Monday Leave Act

HR Morning

Does summertime feel like FMLA stands for the “Friday Monday Leave Act” instead of the Family and Medical Leave Act? From late May to early September, you expect some empty desks or vacant work stations because of pre-approved PTO. What can’t be planned for is people making FMLA claims for absence that may not be on the up-and-up. Keep employees honest.

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We’re Only Human 59: Stomping out Stereotypes with AARP’s Heather Tinsley-Fix

UpstartHR

When we think AARP we think retirement, but with more workers staying in the workforce even longer than ever before, the organization is increasingly focusing on careers and employment conversations to guide its members. The tip of the spear in those educational efforts is Heather Tinsley-Fix, Ben’s guest on the show today. . Heather is particularly interested in AI, bias, and how to eliminate ageism in the workplace, but she has an amazing knack for snackable sound bites that can change y

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Is It Okay to Contact a Job Candidate Via Their Work Email – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

In today’s tough recruiting market, organizations are looking for every way possible to find qualified job candidates. Today’s reader note asks a straightforward question about doing that. Hi Sharlyn! Can I get your advice? Is it inappropriate to email a potential job candidate at the work email address? Instead of me just offering my opinion in answering this question, I wanted to bring you some differing thoughts.

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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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How To Unlock Your Remote Workforce Engagement

15Five

Working remotely has previously been an exception few companies were willing to make for their people. In fact, up until the early 70’s, telecommuting was unheard of. Office optics determined how you were perceived by your manager and co-workers, and being “absent” meant you were not contributing. But new companies are now rethinking their remote workforce policies along with other cultural and performance strategies.

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Podcast: Diversity and Inclusion

DecisionWise

In this podcast episode, DecisionWise Principal Consultant Beth Wilkins, Ph.D. discusses the topic of diversity and inclusion inside organizations. Although many organizations have gotten better at recruiting and retaining diverse talent, there is still much progress to be made in the area of inclusion. Many still lack ethnically and gender diverse leadership teams, despite the strong evidence that doing so will increase an organization’s overall performance.

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Create Engaging New Employee Experiences with These 5 Onboarding Strategies

Engage2Excel

Do you remember the day you first started your job? It was probably a whirlwind of activity: signing forms, meeting colleagues, taking a tour of the building, completing orientation – and, of course, figuring out the coffee maker. You probably also remember clearly how you felt that first day – how your boss treated you, whether your team members were friendly and whether you could find all the information you needed.

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How To Show Appreciation To Your Boss And Get Better Results From Your 1:1s

Reflektive

People like to be told their actions and words matter, and this is as true for your boss as it is for you and your coworkers. Showing appreciation for your boss can strengthen your relationship, improve your standing in your boss’s eyes, and help further your career. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to praise someone professionally, especially when the person in question is a manager or supervisor.

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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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New HR Certification Study Kit Mobile App: Beta Testing and More

UpstartHR

Why do I help people study for the HR certification exams? It’s simple. When I get emails like this one I received recently, there’s no way I could ever stop. Wow. So honored to be part of the process people take toward changing their HR careers for the better! Making a Good Thing Even Better. One of the things I’ve heard in the last 10+ years that I have been helping people study for the HR certification exams is that they like to study on the go.

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Presenteeism and leaveism: can you recognise these attendance problems in your workplace?

HR Zone

Culture. Presenteeism and leaveism in the office.

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15Five Earns A Spot On Inc.’s 2019 Best Workplaces List

15Five

Through the power of our performance management solution and Best-Self methodology , 15Five has officially secured a spot on Inc. Magazine’s 2019 Best Workplaces list. (Ok, that’s old news given this was announced in May, but we wanted to wait to share with each of you until we actually had a feature in Inc. to share.) The below is exactly that, and can be found on page 59 of the July issue.