February, 2021

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How to Use Performance Reviews to Motivate Employees

15Five

When was the last time you left a conversation feeling actually, completely motivated? Like your goals and priorities have been put into focus, your synapses are firing, and you’re excited to get to work? Got it? Okay. Now, when was the last time you felt that way after a performance review? It’s no secret that performance reviews have gotten a bad rap in recent years.

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4 things to avoid if you want to diversify your talent pool

HRExecutive

The value of building a more diverse candidate pool is nothing new to most recruiters. Research has long shown that diversity among applicants ultimately leads to lower turnover, higher productivity and even better profitability. And it’s a goal of most recruiters, according to recent research that found that enhancing diversity hiring is among their top priorities for 2021.

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Pharmacies Are Staffed Up for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

SHRM Resources

Retail pharmacies will play a vital role in administering COVID-19 vaccines this year, and CVS Health—the largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., with nearly 10,000 locations—has already done the hiring necessary to put shots in arms.

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Leveraging Data for Healthcare HR Success

Precheck

Leveraging Data for Healthcare HR Success Feb. 15, 2021. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. Healthcare organizations are ramping up their use of data technology. In fact, 92% of healthcare executives agree that predictive analytics is critical to future growth. In a field where competition for qualified talent is fierce, HR data can provide a vital glimpse into how your people processes impact employee experience and engagement.

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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 approach pay differences for employees doing remote work

Business Management Daily

Increased opportunities for remote work are likely to stay, opening up hiring opportunities across the country. However, questions of pay differences also come into play. Do you pay a remote sales rep in Boston the same as someone based in Boise? If an employee wishes to move now that remote work is available, do you change their pay to match the location?

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15 Ideas for an Unforgettable Employee Appreciation Day

Achievers

Are you ready for employee appreciation day? It takes place on the first Friday of March every year, and it’s a great opportunity to show your employees how much you value them. When employees feel appreciated, they perform at their best and are less likely to leave. In fact, organizations that rate their culture of recognition highly are 3 times more likely to see increased employee retention and 2.5 times more likely to see increased employee engagement, among other benefits.

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The Massive Market Impact of Microsoft Viva

Josh Bersin

Today Microsoft introduced an offering that is likely to transform the market for enterprise software: Microsoft Viva , a digital platform built on Microsoft 365 designed for the Employee Experience. Developed over several years and integrated with Microsoft Teams, Viva is an Employee Experience Platform carefully architected to leverage a company’s investment in existing.

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6 ways to boost staff morale during the pandemic

Hppy

Remote working has meant that staff rapport and team morale has significantly decreased. According to a recent survey carried out on 2,000 UK adult workers, a third of employees have stated that lockdown has brought them closer to burnout. With 51% of respondents saying they are working, an extra 59 hours outside of their normal working hours, and 27% claiming that the lack of social interaction with co-workers was making the time even more difficult.

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How to Overcome Unconscious Bias in Healthcare

Precheck

How to Overcome Unconscious Bias in Healthcare Feb. 2, 2021. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. Health disparities in the United States have contributed to increased death rates from COVID-19 among minority populations. Black Americans with the disease died at a rate 3.6 times higher than white Americans. The new administration, recognizing the severity of the issue, has appointed a task force to address and combat pandemic-related health disparities.

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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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Living Paycheck to Paycheck? 7 Tips for Avoiding Extra Fees

Take It Personel-ly

Source Living paycheck to paycheck is exhausting. As soon as your paycheck comes in, you have to spend it all on necessities like rent, utilities, insurance, and paying off debt. There’s usually little, if anything, left for savings or recreational activities. Then, something even worse happens: you’re hit with a fee. You might have missed […].

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HR leaders report soaring amounts of stress

HRExecutive

What’s keeping HR up at night? In a year defined by a pandemic, social and political unrest and a contentious election , well, a lot. A whopping 90% of human resources professionals say their stress has increased in the last year—47% of whom say their stress levels have increased “dramatically,” according to Human Resource Executive ’s annual survey of.

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HR Competencies for 2025 – A Future Standard

Digital HR Tech

Today’s HR professionals are facing a growing skills gap. A recent survey found that 60% of employees believe that their current skill set will become outdated in the next three to five years. This poses a challenge for HR. Not only will their existing skills become obsolete, but they will also need to develop new HR competencies to perform well. Stephane Kasriel, CEO of Upwork and member of the World Economic Forum puts the half-life of skills around five years, highlighting the urgency of cont

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Upskilling Your People: Getting Started with Skill Data

Degreed

No matter how or why you’re upskilling your people, there’s a reliable way to make learning click: make it relevant. And one of the key ingredients to relevant learning is skill data. Familiarizing yourself with the concepts behind skill data doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Understanding what it is, where it comes from, and how to get it can open up a world of new information to your organization.

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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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How to avoid the common pitfalls for an exceptional onboarding experience

Hppy

Who is responsible for onboarding? Is it the human resources department or team leaders? It is common for team leaders and managers to see onboarding as someone else’s job. Socialization is a big component of joining a new team and establishing a good fit, so if no one is reaching out, then it comes as no surprise that some employees will never feel fully engaged and choose to depart early.

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What's Your Advice to a Young Leader?

NoExcusesHR

I've had many opportunities over the years to work with a growing number of young leaders (both in years and experience.) I think that means I'm quite a bit older than I care to admit. Our conversations invariably come around to "my story" or "how did I get where I am" in my career. The answer is always a mix of education, hard work, big risks, effective mentors (both good and bad, but effective in their own way), and a little luck thrown in.

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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

The Muse

Everyone—but women and minorities in particular—can struggle to speak up or be listened to at work. Here are some tips to make sure your voice is heard in common workplace situations.

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These are the top 3 tech issues HR leaders are facing

HRExecutive

As it does annually, The Hackett Group recently released a research report on critical issues HR leaders expect to face during the coming year. And, unsurprisingly, three of the main challenges identified specifically involve technology and how it interacts with the business climate driven by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The report, 2021 CHRO Agenda: 10 Key Issues HR Needs to Act on Now, is based on data gathered from more than 300 executives in finance, HR, IT, procurement, supply chain and g

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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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Why companies must change expectations in the face of employee burnout

HR Zone

Culture Burn out: why companies must change expectations.

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5 tips to help employees burn bright instead of burning out

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

Envision a campfire. The light illuminates the darkness, heat emanates from the flames. The fire will endure and thrive when tended with care, the added fuel and available oxygen combining to recharge the flame. This metaphor speaks directly to how we can sustain ourselves and our employees during these particularly trying times — creating the conditions for us to burn bright instead of burning out.

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Post-pandemic Company Culture: 5 Things To Start Implementing This Year

Hppy

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a series of abrupt changes into our lives. From the way we shop for groceries to the way we work, everything changes almost overnight, which is why many individuals and companies still struggle. . However, in 2021, the pandemic is still a reality and we must be prepared to face similar threats in the future. Therefore, the only way to move past it and continue our lives is to adapt and integrate the change. .

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7 Dos and Don’ts of Inclusion by Design

SHRM

The idea of inclusive organizational design (see “Defeat Diversity Derailers: Inclusion by Design” for the introduction) was born out of trying to explain a startling paradox: an 85 percent unemployment rate among a subset of professionals with college degrees, high levels of self-motivation and often exceptionally analytical, systematic, and innovative thinking.

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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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When Doing the Right Thing Gets You Fired

Evil HR Lady

Rules are rules. We must follow rules at all costs. Zero tolerance policies come from a good place–we want everyone to know how serious we are–but they can blow up in a disastrous way. Dr. Hasan Gokal found this out the hard way, according to The New York Times. Once opened, a bottle of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is good for six hours. Dr.

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Why HR leaders of the future need ‘the ability to inspire’

HRExecutive

Business design and transformation—topics that are driving discussions in today’s rapidly changing world of HR —have been at the heart of Mimi Brooks’ career. The former AT&T executive founded management consultancy Logical Design Solutions more than 30 years ago to support technology-driven business and people innovation. The firm has become a partner to many Fortune 500 companies and helped organizations stay on the leading edge of the many talent and tech transformations over the last thr

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Covid-19 vaccine passports: a workforce planning issue in waiting?

HR Zone

Future Covid-19 vaccine passports and the return to work.

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4 Long Term Advantages Of Learning A Trade

New to HR

Are you looking to break into a new career? More and more people are discovering that their college degrees aren’t as applicable in the modern. The post 4 Long Term Advantages Of Learning A Trade appeared first on New To HR.

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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 Get The Best Out Of A Demotivated Team

Hppy

The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it a lot of problems and trends for businesses to ponder. Not only has there been the transition towards remote working, but also the overwhelming atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding the furlough scheme, staff turnover and client losses. This, in turn, has left many business owners and managers scratching their heads as to how to keep their staff working most productively while trying to keep their business afloat at the same time. .

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Starting a New Job Remotely Can Be Scary—Here’s How to Impress Everyone Right Off the Bat

The Muse

Starting a new job is daunting; starting a new job remotely is even more daunting. But don’t worry, we have strategies you can use to start off on the right foot.

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HireVue Discontinues Facial Analysis Screening

SHRM Resources

HireVue, a well-known video interview and assessment vendor, has removed the facial analysis component from its screening assessments as concerns about the transparent and appropriate use of AI in employment decisions grow.

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