February, 2024

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Did Elmo just light a fire under HR to confront the employee wellness crisis?

HRExecutive

Elmo, one of the furry stars of Sesame Street , is beloved by kids and parents alike for his sweet, wholesome nature. But things took a dark turn on Elmo’s social media last week—a situation that, employee wellness experts say, should raise the alarm for HR leaders. - Advertisement - The character took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Jan. 29 with a simple question: “How is everybody doing?

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13 HR Quotes To Inspire and Motivate HR Professionals in 2024

Analytics in HR

When you Google “HR Quotes”, you get more than three hundred million results. Many of these are quotes we have come across all too often, though, and as a result, they have lost their inspirational or motivational effect. In this article, we share a selection of HR quotes that will inspire and motivate you. Most of them come from our very own Subject Matter Experts and AIHR’s People Team!

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10 Roles In Human Resources That You Should Explore

HR Management

For any company to thrive in its respective industry, it needs a strong human resources (HR) department to keep operations running smoothly. The role of this department goes beyond recruiting the best talents; it also involves managing the onboarding process, distributing employees’ salaries, training new employees, and so much more. Thanks to the leadership, hard work, and people sense of those who work in HR, companies are able to create workplace environments where employees are in sync, trea

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20 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Turbocharge Your Enterprise: From HR Strategies to Operational Optimizations 

MP Wired For HR

20 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Turbocharge Your Enterprise: From HR Strategies to Operational Optimizations February 15th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn In today’s dynamic business landscape , optimizing efficiency and maximizing performance are paramount objectives for enterprises of all sizes. Artificial intelligence (AI) , the transformative technology reshaping industries, offers a compelling avenue for businesses seeking to achieve such h

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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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What HR Should Know About Tenure and Academic Freedom

Cupa HR

From an HR perspective, faculty positions can often look very different from other professional and staff roles on campus, especially when it comes to those faculty on the tenure track. But as HR’s role in academic staffing expands, it’s critical to understand tenure and its role in supporting academic freedom, says Joerg Tiede, the director of the department of research and public policy with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

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How to Plan Your Recruitment Budget in 2024?

HR Lineup

As we navigate through the evolving landscapes of talent acquisition and workforce management in 2024, the importance of a meticulously planned recruitment budget cannot be overstated. With technological advancements, shifting job market dynamics, and the emergence of new trends, crafting a recruitment budget requires a strategic approach that aligns with organizational goals and adapts to the changing demands of the industry.

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What is A Talent Acquisition Partner?

HR Lineup

In today’s competitive job market, finding and retaining top talent is a critical priority for organizations across industries. To meet this challenge effectively, businesses often rely on the expertise of talent acquisition partners. These professionals play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and selecting qualified candidates to fulfill organizational needs.

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What HR leaders can learn from Taylor Swift

HRExecutive

Those in HR leadership can learn a thing or two from musician Taylor Swift, especially when looking at how she built and evolved her brand, image and reputation. - Advertisement - “What do I/we want to be known for?” permeates every action and corporate decision Swift makes, and it’s something every business leader should consider.

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“I’m faking my paternity leave”: a Reddit post calls for HR action

Workable

From feigned illnesses to concocted personal emergencies, the lengths to which some employees will go to exploit benefits systems reflect a deeper issue within the fabric of organizational trust. As we delve into this blurry territory, it’s crucial to understand not just the act, but the implications it carries for HR practices and the overall workplace culture.

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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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Start date of the NLRB’s joint-employer rule is delayed again

HR Brew

The effective date of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule that would make it easier for organizations to qualify as a “joint employer” was pushed back, once again. The rule, which had been set to take effect Feb. 26, was pushed back two weeks, to March 11. A Texas federal judge delayed the start date after holding a hearing for a lawsuit challenging the rule, which was filed by business groups including the US Chamber of Commerce.

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The Evolution of HR with AI Technologies

Hppy

The world of Human Resources (HR) has seen a significant transformation in recent years, largely due to the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. Traditionally, HR departments focused on managing employee records, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. However, the introduction of AI has begun to reshape this landscape in profound ways.

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What is HR Analytics? All You Need to Know to Get Started

Analytics in HR

HR analytics allows HR professionals to make informed decisions and create strategies that will benefit employees and support organizational goals. This has a significant impact on organizational performance , leading to as much as a 25% rise in business productivity, a 50% decrease in attrition rates, and an 80% increase in recruiting efficiency. In this article, we will explain what HR analytics is, its benefits, as well as how to get started and grow in your HR analytics capabilities.

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Register Now for Leaves of Absence Seminars

HRWatchdog

Pregnancy disability leave (PDL), the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), mandatory paid sick leave, reproductive loss leave ( new for 2024 !), bereavement leave, jury duty and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) ― these are just SOME leaves of absence that California employers must accurately manage.

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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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When healthcare and higher ed collide, innovative hiring is key

HRExecutive

As South Florida’s only academic-based healthcare system, the University of Miami Health System, known as UHealth, isn’t just a premier destination for patients but for talent as well. - Advertisement - This includes Alison Mincey, senior vice president and CHRO of UHealth and the University of Miami. She says the unique interplay of the organizations’ missions—exemplary patient care, breakthrough research and educating the next generation of leaders—is among the reasons she jo

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What Is IN / OUT in the Year Ahead? Start Creating Artificial Intelligence Experiments

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating today’s news cycles. What companies are using AI? What is this person or that person saying about the future of AI? What snafu did AI do lately? Don’t get me wrong. These articles can be helpful in understanding AI and its capabilities. But the other thing that can be helpful is actually working with it.

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Exclusive: Lyra Health launches complex care program for severe mental health conditions

HR Brew

Lyra Health, a mental health benefits platform, is launching a program to treat members with complex conditions such severe depression and substance use disorders. The program, called Lyra Complex Care, will add to the company’s already-existing suite of mental wellness benefits, which include employee assistance program (EAP) services, therapy, and coaching.

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How to Create a Successful Hiring Timeline | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

There are plenty of aspects of recruiting that keep you on your toes. You’ve dealt with lots of uncertainty over the past few years and challenges that are brand new to talent acquisition. The hiring process shouldn’t be another uncertainty or challenge to navigate. With a hiring timeline, it won’t be — and you can retain more employees and reduce hiring costs, too.

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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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Sourcing vs. Recruiting: The Key Differences and Processes Explained

Analytics in HR

According to research from LinkedIn’s Future of Recruiting , 87% of talent acquisition (TA) professionals indicate that recruiting is becoming more strategic. This indicates a shift in the role of recruiting leaders towards a focus on driving business change. Knowing the difference between sourcing vs. recruiting is essential in creating a smart and strategic hiring plan for talent acquisition.

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The Crucial Role of Strategic Planning

EmployeeConnect

Businesses and organisations are faced with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. In this era of constant change, strategic planning has become more crucial than ever before. This blog post aims to delve into the significance of strategic planning in 2024, exploring how it can guide entities through uncertainty and pave the way for sustained success.

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These orgs hired a chief AI officer. Does your company need one?

HRExecutive

With the ascent of AI-driven platforms and services, many companies are seeking machine learning leadership and expertise to keep their business strong. That’s leading some organizations to invest in a chief AI officer (CAIO), a position that experts say is expected to grow alongside the complexities of automation and artificial intelligence. - Advertisement - Does your company need a CAIO?

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5 Scenarios When You Should Consider a Third-Party Investigator

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Case IQ , a leading provider of case management solutions that helps companies manage the process and workflow of investigators collecting and analyzing information related to a case, with the goal of resolving issues, managing risk, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

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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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Why Atlassian is running experiments to solve remote work challenges

HR Brew

The shift to remote work that started during the Covid-19 pandemic has been dubbed a “great experiment.” Atlassian, a software company that produces project-management tools like Jira and Trello, is actually treating it that way. “One of the most important things that I’ve discovered in doing this work over the past decade is that you have to treat it like a product, and really do the research to understand what problems you’re solving,” said Annie Dean, Atlassian’s global head of “team anywhere

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Affordable Care Act Penalties Increase Again in 2024

ACA Times

The IRS recently made available the 2024 ACA penalty amounts for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate. And they have increased yet again. In Rev. Proc. 2023-17, the tax agency makes… The post Affordable Care Act Penalties Increase Again in 2024 first appeared on The ACA Times.

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How to Maximize Productivity with Employee Time Tracking?

Hppy

Paul J Meyer, famously considered the founder of the self-improvement industry, once said, “ Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” These words encapsulate the essence of a truth universally acknowledged in both personal and professional development realms.

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5 Ways Leaders Can Contribute to a Work Revolution

15Five

If you don’t treat your people well, you will lose out to companies that do. End of story. Most people who leave their jobs do it because they’re not paid enough, they have no opportunity for advancement, or because they feel disrespected. As a leader, there’s a lot you can do to build loyalty—paying them well and helping them grow are the basics. I’m Anessa Fike, CEO at Fike+Co.

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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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Rethinking Intern Compensation: The Case for Lump Sum Payments Over Short Term Housing Benefits

UrbanBound HR

Corporate interest in internship programs is growing. In fact, internship hirings rose by more than 9% last year –and that number is expected to grow to more than 22% this year. As competition for up-and-coming talent intensifies, employers are reconsidering the way that they compensate interns.

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Job Seeker Wants Their Own Social Media Background Check – Ask #hr bartender

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I received a reader question recently that I’ve honestly never heard anyone ask before. It’s about doing your own social media background check. Hello. I need a referral for a company that will do a normal employment type background check on me. I’m over age 50 and have a lot of good consistent experience. I have been sending my resume around and had a couple call backs but no offers to hire yet.

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Global minimum benefits standards are on the rise. Here’s what that looks like

HR Brew

Not all policies surrounding benefits such as vacation and healthcare are created equal. While an employer would be required to grant full-time workers based in Germany 20 days of vacation, for example, the same wouldn’t be true for employees in the US, where there’s no federal statute requiring paid vacation. Similar country-level disparities exist for parental leave and other benefits.