September, 2021

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What the Pandemic Taught Us About Leadership

Visier

As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc and delay a return to the office, people managers are struggling with how to address the needs of the hybrid workforce. The HR game has changed and they need to understand a much wider range of employee motivations to be an effective leader. It’s no longer enough to look simply at skillsets, experience, and work ethic alone when hiring.

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Contemporary Issues in the Workplace: HR Challenges in 2021

Pathways

Our lives have changed considerably recently— and so has the workplace. Shifts in work environments have led to adjustments significantly impacting how we work. At one point, we wondered when we would return to normal, but now, we’re adjusting to a new normal.

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4 Tips for Maintaining Employee Engagement Post-Pandemic: Key Learnings from the 2021 Workforce Trends Report

Intoo USA

In our quest to discover how the pandemic impacted organizations from HR’s point of view, Intoo surveyed HR professionals across the U.S. spanning every major industry. The insights were presented in our 2021 Workforce Trends Report. We learned that employee engagement remained high or even increased along with the challenges, as most companies adapted to an alternative work model, such as fully remote or hybrid environments.

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The Green Light: Employers Must Be Cautious When Returning to Offices

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s SVP of Human Experience Niamh Graham is quoted in this SiliconRepublic article discussing the impact of remote work on company culture and how to keep workforces connected.

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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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5 trends revolutionizing the talent acquisition space

HRExecutive

Talent acquisition is facing new challenges in the age of the Great Resignation as scores of workers leave their jobs. In a Wednesday HR Tech Conference session titled “ The State of Talent Acquisition Technology: The ATS Is Not Enough,” Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research, said the talent acquisition market is rapidly growing and adapting to the new reality.

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Tandem HR Acquires QTI’s PEO division

Tandem HR

Tandem HR announced the acquisition of The QTI Group’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO) division on August 31, 2021. The QTI Group is a privately owned human resources and staffing organization providing staffing, recruiting, compensation consulting, and outsourced HR to businesses headquartered in Wisconsin since 1957. This acquisition is in line with Tandem HR’s strategy to continue growing its presence as the most dominant player in the Midwest, both through a series of geographic exp

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Have You Ever Considered Contract Work? Some of What Contract Employees Value Most.

Celarity

It’s 2021 and many people are considering new job opportunities.Many people are considering new career opportunities and weighing how those opportunities fit into their life, goals and aspirations. Contract work might not have been something you’ve considered in the past but now, as you’re re-evaluating, it might be a good time to consider contract employment and whether or not it’s the right path for you (brush up on what contracting is + its benefits here ). .

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How to Attend a Virtual Conference

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Over the past year, we’ve seen an emergence of virtual events. Personally, I think it’s great. Virtual programs have some definite advantages and organizations are really stepping up their game when it comes to the virtual conference experience. What made me think about attending virtual conferences was an online conversation I saw recently where people were saying that they “couldn’t get into” the virtual aspect.

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What Are 9 Innovative Ideas That Actually Improve Employee Engagement?

15Five

“The most innovative or unique idea my company implemented in the last year that actually improved engagement for our employees is _?” Every month, we ask members of our HR Superstars Community an “icebreaker question” like this one around a different topic. Just like our first question ( What keeps HR leaders up at night? ) the responses to this question were phenomenal: It’s fascinating that higher engagement isn’t always sourced via streamlining productivity or creating clea

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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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This is one of onboarding’s biggest new obstacles

HRExecutive

Onboarding is a challenge in normal times—but throw in a global pandemic and a hybrid workforce and you have a recipe for a challenging first few days on the job for new employees, as well as employers. During an HR Tech Talk Wednesday at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, leaders from Equifax shared some of the new obstacles their clients are facing when it comes to bringing new workers on board during current conditions.

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The C Sheet | September 17th

Visier

Tattle Technology. How would you feel if your laptop took a photo of you every minute you’re working so your colleagues can see if you are? As ‘tattleware,’ or digital surveillance software, emerges to keep an eye on remote employees, is it good business practice or lack of trust? Bosses turn to ‘tattleware’ to keep tabs on employees working from home (The Guardian) .

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Leaders as Role Models – What the Research Tells Us

The People Equation

When Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner wrote their now-classic book “The Leadership Challenge”, a foundational piece of their research focused on leaders as role models. In the authors’ article Model the Way , they write, “Exemplary leaders know that it’s their behavior that earns them respect. The real test is whether they do what they say; whether their words and deeds are consistent.

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ABA Well-being Pledge: Addressing Attorney Mental Health

Pathways

The American Bar Association (ABA) has made strides to improve lawyers’ mental health and reduce substance use in recent years.

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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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Organizations: Time To Improve the Employee Digital Experience

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. I was listening to a panel discussion about recruiting trends during this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Talent Conference and one of the speakers said something that really stuck with me. “Digital first is assumed.”. His point was that when it comes to recruiting, organizations might expect that employees already know how to schedule and lead a video call.

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HR‘s Role in Driving Organizational Success with Julie Salomone on We‘re Only Human

UpstartHR

“That’s step one is you have to build that partnership. And hopefully now that the iron is hot, strike it. If you have been supporting your business and organization through this pandemic, how do you take advantage of that and make sure that now your voice is in the room. Make sure that now you’re using your voice and you’re saying some of these things.

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Childhood Cancer: A Leading Cause of Death in Children. How One PeopleStrategy Employee is Bringing Awareness to this Deadly Disease.

PeopleStrategy

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we talked with our very own Steve Payne to highlight a cause near and dear to him; American Childhood Cancer Organization — an organization whose goal is make childhood cancer a national health priority by shaping policy, supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and programs to … Childhood Cancer: A Leading Cause of Death in Children.

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The C Sheet | September 24th

Visier

From Attrition to Attraction. Approximately 15 million US workers have left their jobs since April of this year. Companies who make rash attempts to keep their employees without understanding why they’re leaving—or where they’re going—fail to make progress. With workers on the move, how do you attract talent rather than lose it? ‘Great Attrition’ or ‘Great Attraction’?

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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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15Five’s Career Hub Empowers Employees to Design a Strengths-Based Development Path

15Five

Millennials currently make up the largest part of the workforce, yet almost 50% have significant career regrets. Looking back, many wish they’d chosen a different career path when they started out and the ones that made it to management are now wondering if they even want to be bosses. One thirty-five-year-old lamented in a CNBC article , “I wish someone had helped me figure out what jobs would be applicable for my interests and passions.”.

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How HR Teams Can Identify, Prevent, and Help Depressed Employees

Pathways

Depression among U.S. employees has risen steadily over the past few years. According to recent data from Pathways , over 70% of employees showed concern with depression in Q4 of 2020. Additionally, researchers from Boston University found that the depression rate has tripled among U.S. adults since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Special Report: A guide to planning for what’s next

Engage2Excel

President Biden’s September 9 announcement of a national vaccination mandate took the country by surprise. While many uncertainties exist and legal challenges are inevitable, all organizations with 100 or more employees need to begin preparing for how they will comply. Preparing for the Vaccine Mandate provides an overview of the steps your organization needs to consider to avoid confusion and disruption on your road to recovery from the pandemic.

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Interviews as a Source of Rich, Actionable Data with BrightHire on We‘re Only Human

UpstartHR

“The job of a talent acquisition leader is actually like five or six functions put together. You’re a marketing leader doing outbound and branding. You’re a sales leader, leading a team of individuals having conversations, converting candidates, or an operations leader by coordinating and scheduling and setting up interviews through the funnel.

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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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PeopleStrategy Partners with Fyle for a Seamless Expense Management Experience

PeopleStrategy

PRESS RELEASE: Fyle Expense Management Software Added to Enhance PeopleStrategy’s Full HR and Benefit Solutions EDISON, N.J., September 22, 2021 – PeopleStrategy, a one-stop brokerage and provider of a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions, is thrilled to announce their new integration and partnership with Fyle. Fyle is a new-age expense management platform built for … PeopleStrategy Partners with Fyle for a Seamless Expense Management Experience Read More » The p

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The C Sheet | September 10th

Visier

1. Automated Rejection. According to a new report by Harvard Business School, automated resume scanning technology is rejecting viable candidates. An estimated 75% of companies use this type of software—99% for Fortune 500 companies—causing both candidates and companies to miss out. Automated hiring software is mistakenly rejecting millions of viable job candidates (The Verge). 2.

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Key Steps for Achieving A Successful DEI Workplace Culture

Trusaic

Now, more than ever, organizations must foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Creating a more equitable work organization isn’t just the right thing to do, but is also an important business decision. . A 2019 report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company proves the business case for workplace equity, by illustrating how equitable companies are higher-performing companies.

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5 Ways HR Can Improve Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement

Pathways

Our always-on culture makes it difficult to manage work-life balance. But human resources departments know how important work-life balance is to employee engagement. Creating harmony between our personal and professional lives allows us to be more engaged in both realms of our lives. However, when employees struggle to maintain healthy boundaries between work and home, it’s hard to be fully invested and engaged at work.

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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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Do you know your employee’s recognition preferences?

Engage2Excel

In Engage2Excel’s last Real Recognition Conversation S eries , we spoke to recognition expert, Roy Saunderson , to discover different ways of detect ing employee’ s recognition preferences. In the discussion, we covered why it is essential for recognition to be personal and how managers can identify their employee’s recognition style.

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Ten New Truths About The HR Technology Market

Josh Bersin

Next week is the big HR Technology Conference and as I prepare my keynote I’ve had to review my last year of research with hundreds of vendors around the world. And rather than “write the book” at this moment, I want to give you “Ten New Truths” to consider with more to discuss next week. . Read more» The post Ten New Truths About The HR Technology Market appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Tips for Getting Back to Work After Burnout

PeopleStrategy

We’ve all experienced the challenges surrounding workplace burnout. These feelings of exhaustion can creep up on us and affect us before we realize what’s happening. For many, simply pushing through these feelings is the first instinctual move. Doing this for a short period allows us to remain productive by feeding off momentum. Unfortunately, our bodies … Tips for Getting Back to Work After Burnout Read More » The post Tips for Getting Back to Work After Burnout appeared first on Peo