July, 2024

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In the ‘arms race’ for AI talent, some employers are hiring in the wake of layoffs

HR Brew

Imagine laying off thousands of employees, only to turn around and have to hire nearly as many back… Well, Sasan Goodarzi, CEO of financial software company Intuit, announced performance-related layoffs affecting roughly 1,800 employees in a company-wide email last week—but plans to hire nearly the same number of employees, many for AI roles, Business Insider reported.

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Why Home-Based Care Needs Regular HR Audits 

MP Wired For HR

Why Home-Based Care Needs Regular HR Audits July 18th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn In the ever-changing world of home-based care, strong HR practices are essential. An HR audit can be a powerful tool for home-based care companies to identify strengths, uncover areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance overall operations.

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Can 360-degree Feedback Predict Operational Performance?

DecisionWise

Management guru Peter Drucker is often credited with the phrase “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” Whether Drucker uttered those words is questionable, but the idea certainly has merit. Yet, while many organizations are adept at defining and measuring financial and operational success , most find that the “softer” side of performance is often difficult to quantify.

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11 Important Employee Relations Metrics To Track

Analytics in HR

Employee relations metrics measure employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention, as well as overall workplace culture. Companies that prioritize employee relations and create supportive work environments generally see better results in all aspects. For example, Google and Facebook are known for their strong focus on employee satisfaction, which leads to higher productivity and better business outcomes.

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Future-Ready HR: A Guide to Using AI and Automation for Training

Discover how AI and automation can revolutionize onboarding and training, empowering you to develop a future-ready workforce today!

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What’s driving some orgs to adopt AI in HR, while others hesitate?

HRExecutive

There has been plenty of tech announcement news over the past week or so, including the general availability release of Deel AI from global HR company Deel. - Advertisement - Alongside this launch, Deel issued new research highlighting AI’s impact on the human resource practice. The study of more than 1,100 HR decision-makers in the U.S., U.K. and Australia revealed differences in AI strategy between small and large businesses alongside other demographic insights on the adoption of artificial in

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The latest JOLTS report points to a slowing labor market. Here’s what experts say HR leaders should pay attention to

HR Brew

The job market continued to slow down in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report, released Tuesday. Job openings were unchanged between June and May, and total hires and separations fell slightly. Let’s dig in. What the data says. Total hires and separations in June fell to 5.3 million and 5.1 million, respectively.

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Workday Salesforce Partnership: Teaming Up For Enterprise AI

Josh Bersin

This week Workday and Salesforce announced a major partnership , focused on integrating these two major enterprise systems to get ahead of the increasing demand for integrated AI. What did they announce? Two big things. First, the companies are going to integrate their data platforms. Salesforce holds vast amounts of sales and customer data (leads, Read more» The post Workday Salesforce Partnership: Teaming Up For Enterprise AI appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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How to avoid workplace stress and boost your people’s wellbeing

HiBob

Workplace stress affects the wellbeing of professionals across the globe—and according to Gallup’s most recent State of the Global Workplace report , it’s been on the rise for 15 years. According to the report, 44 percent of respondents said they experienced negative emotions the previous day. In the European Union, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) carried out a survey in 2022 in which 26.8 percent of the 27,000 respondents reported feeling “stress, depression, or anxi

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What Is Poaching Employees? The Legalities & How To Deal With Employee Poaching

Analytics in HR

Poaching employees (also known as employee poaching or talent poaching) is nothing new but remains a hotly debated hiring practice. And despite what its name may suggest, it’s perfectly legal. But what do HR professionals make of it? According to a Skynova survey of 600 full-time employees with staffing responsibilities, 71% think poaching employees is simply part of doing business.

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Thriving as a Lean & Mean HR Machine

Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover

Feeling like you’re drowning in HR responsibilities? If you’re an HR professional with little or no additional support, or in a non-HR role juggling HR tasks with other responsibilities, you likely wear many hats – from recruitment and onboarding to benefits and employee engagement. This can be overwhelming, but Adri Glover and Kjerstin Greene are here to help!

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How Many Work Days in a Year? (2024)

Replicon

Working days are the days of the week on which employees work and understanding the number of work days in a year is essential to calculate both compensation and its breakdown. That’s true whether you’re an hourly employee who needs to calculate the annual wage based on the days worked or a salaried employee trying to understand the breakdown of your yearly salary.

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From overlooked to overachiever: Using AI to drive worker mobility

HRExecutive

In the last few years, as the labor market tightened , companies increasingly turned inward, searching within their ranks for hidden gems of talent. - Advertisement - The strategy, although well-intentioned, often fell short of its potential. HR managers and department heads rolled out skills assessments, performance evaluations and career development programs in a bid to squeeze out more productivity and promote from within.

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Tractor Supply and John Deere proclaim they’re done with DE&I

HR Brew

The DE&I news cycle has been like a firehose, and it doesn’t seem the spigot will be turned off any time soon. Over the past year, some companies have quietly changed course on their DE&I initiatives. Now, two large retailers in the agriculture supplies industry are proclaiming that they’re largely walking away from their DE&I efforts. However, one DE&I leader cautioned that such a move could negatively affect employee retention and safety.

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Introducing AI as a Next-Gen Screening & Interviewing Tool

TalentCulture

Sponsored by TalentVUU Today, we’re talking about how AI can be effectively used in screening and interviewing candidates. AI is at the top of all of our mind these days. This is an application that hiring managers, recruiters, and other talent management leaders must know about and use effectively. Before we jump into today’s podcast, […] The post Introducing AI as a Next-Gen Screening & Interviewing Tool appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Enhancing Workplace Safety with Continuous Criminal Monitoring

Cisive

What is Continuous Criminal Monitoring? Many employers understand the value in conducting a pre-employment background check. They know that screening an applicant for a history of criminal behavior helps identify individuals whose past behavior represents possible risk in the workplace.

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Top Takeaways from the 2024 SHRM Annual Conference

Sterling Check

Sterling recently returned from another exciting and successful SHRM Annual Conference, this time in Chicago, IL. Our team included background check experts Angela Preston, Associate General Counsel, Corporate Ethics and Compliance, and Ivneet Kaur, EVP, Chief Technology Officer, who spoke with clients and other attendees about the challenges they’re facing and how Sterling supports our clients at every stage of the background check process.

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Per Diem: A Guide to Understanding Reimbursements and Rate

Replicon

Per diem is a type of allowance or compensation that companies provide to their employees and it plays an important role in simplifying expense management for businesses. Companies mostly provide per diem payments as allowances or reimbursements to help cover essential expenses for business travel. They also provide it to employees who cover shifts on a temporary basis.

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Employee stress: Why HR isn’t getting to the heart of the problem

HRExecutive

It has been hard to miss the many reports about rising stress in the workplace. Despite the fact that we also hear that the tight labor market in recent years has given employees more power to address their concerns, why is it that we have made so little progress in reducing employee stress? - Advertisement - The short answer is that what we have been doing doesn’t help much.

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Onboarding, Data, Experience: Critical Components in the Modern Hiring Environment

Read the full results of the study conducted by Lighthouse Research & Advisory in partnership with HiBob to discover how to transform your talent acquisition strategy by harnessing the power of data and integration.

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World of HR: Toronto traffic is making the commute unbearable for some workers

HR Brew

Life is a highway…unless you’re in Toronto, where life is a slow crawl to the office. Where in the world? Traffic is so bad that a majority of the city’s workers are trying to avoid going into the office, according to a survey of 1,000 workers by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Ipsos. The survey found that 64% of workers are “reluctant” to travel to the office because of the traffic, and 59% said the long commutes hurt their productivity.

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Ransomware: Activity Levels Remain High Despite Disruption

Symantec

Activity levels dipped slightly in the first quarter of 2024 as two major ransomware operations were the targets of law enforcement operations.

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Quarterly Compliance Update: Summer 2024

Cisive

Navigating the complexities of compliance within highly regulated industries is increasingly critical as regulatory landscapes evolve. From recent federal updates affecting financial services to significant privacy law changes and the integration of AI in workplace practices, HR and talent acquisition professionals must stay informed. This blog provides a deep dive into the latest legal shifts, offering insights to guide your strategies in compliance and talent management.

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ADDIE vs. SAM: Key Differences To Master Training & Development

Analytics in HR

The ADDIE vs. SAM debate has been going on since 2012 when Dr. Michael Allen introduced a strong competitor to the ADDIE model in the form of SAM. Although these are not the only learning models available, they remain two of the most popular. But as a Learning & Development professional, how do you know which e-learning model is right for your organization and its employees?

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Foundations of Diversity: Building an Inclusive Company From the Ground Up

Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.

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How to Fill out a Timesheet in 7 Simple Steps (Updated for 2024)

Replicon

Timesheets have played a pivotal role in timekeeping for businesses and have come a long way from archaic paper timesheets to digital ones. Businesses use timesheets to track how many hours were spent working on specific projects and bill clients accordingly. For hourly employees, who are paid according to the number of hours worked and even for salaried workers, the timesheet serves as a reference for calculating payroll accordingly.

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Why HR is spending less to attract employees but more to keep them

HRExecutive

During the Great Resignation , job hoppers landed a median pay increase of more than 20% when they joined a new employer, according to a recent Bank of America report featuring aggregated and anonymized data from the institution. But as of May, that increase has fallen to around 10%, as unemployment has risen to over 4% in the past year. - Advertisement - For talent acquisition leaders, the slowdown in salary increases bodes well for significant savings as they recruit candidates.

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Safe leave offers victims of domestic violence time off and protections, but few states require it

HR Brew

Nearly one-half of women and men (47.3% and 44.2%, respectively) report having experienced domestic violence at some point in their lives, according to a recent report from the Center for American Progress (CAP). And its effects can be felt in the workplace: 83% of survivors report that the abuse has impacted their ability to work, and the US loses an estimated 8 million days of work every year as a result, according to the Center for Domestic Peace.

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Diversity Takes a Backseat as a Microsoft DEI Team Is Laid Off

HR Digest

In the latest updates to the job cuts occurring this year, one of Microsoft’s DEI teams has just been let go. DEI job cuts have grown in number since 2023, and Microsoft is not the first company to make the move, however, the increasing number of cuts is causing employees to become concerned. The decision came to light after the team lead sent out an email to other staff members at the organization, sharing their thoughts on the move.

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Balancing Cost and Care: 3 Key Considerations for Cost Optimization in 2024

Discover essential strategies for employers to balance cost optimization with care. The top priorities for employers in 2024 are retaining talent, growing revenue and sales, and attracting talent. To achieve these goals, employers are turning towards comprehensive total rewards strategies informed by data-driven insights. Hear from industry experts on cost optimization strategies and how to leverage these approaches for a healthier workforce.

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What Is Workplace Flexibility? Pros, Cons, and Tips for Thriving in Flexible Working

The Muse

What is flexibility in a workspace? Discover its benefits and challenges, explore types of flexible work arrangements, and get tips on how to thrive in this setup.

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11 Practical HR Conflict Resolution Examples On Managing Workplace Conflict

Analytics in HR

Conflict in the workplace is nothing new. In fact, according to research by SHRM , a third of U.S. employees believe incidences of workplace conflict will increase over the next 12 months. This suggests that HR’s role in conflict resolution won’t be over anytime soon. But what are the causes behind workplace conflict, what skills does HR need to handle such situations, and how can an HR professional resolve conflict practically to satisfy all involved parties?

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Journaling

NoExcusesHR

I’ve finally jumped into the world of journaling after several stops and starts over the years. Some entries are long and vulnerable…others are brief snippets of an otherwise uneventful day. What I’ve found, and what I’m sure many of you have long since discovered, is that the simple act of journaling (which I do digitally by the way) is quite powerful.

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