July, 2024

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HR Tips for Handling Politics Inside (and Outside) of the Office

Netchex HR Blog

It is an understatement to say that most Americans have strong opinions about the upcoming election. When discussions get heated or personal, politics in the workplace can cause serious disruptions. Even when conversations are more respectful than the debates between actual candidates, participants might become or resentful. Even if political arguments seem harmless, they can become disruptive distractions for the whole workplace and create lasting personnel conflicts.

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HR leaders, are you embracing your ‘superpower’? Here’s how to start

HRExecutive

Being in HR may feel like a thankless job at times. But, according to one executive, HR leaders have the ability to harness an “HR superpower”—which can drive positive business results and position HR to be seen as more strategic by both leaders and employees. - Advertisement - The key to this superpower, according to Darcy Mackay, chief people officer at workforce management software provider Rippling ?

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3 steps to developing HR strategies

Achievers

Human resource (HR) professionals play a leading role in keeping any organization functional and successful. They’re responsible for acquiring and retaining talent, developing and engaging employees, and so much more. But without the benefits of a well-crafted HR strategy , they’ll lack the direction and resources they need to advance your company’s immediate and long-term objectives.

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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 (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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How HR Professionals Attract Top Talent

eni

In today’s fiercely competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a crucial challenge for organizations. Human Resources professionals play a vital role in this process, acting as the bridge between potential candidates and the company. To ensure that the organization flourishes with the best individuals, HR professionals need to adopt effective strategies.

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Being a great place to work? It’s all about human sustainability

Workable

But in an era where worker expectations (especially expectations related to well-being ) are higher than ever, it might be time for companies to switch their thinking from how to get the most from employees to how to give them the most. What is human sustainability? That’s the crux of human sustainability, a term coined by Deloitte in its 2023 Human Capital Trends report.

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Workplace resilience: The key to thriving in challenging times

Business Management Daily

Moviegoers love stories of resilience. For example, audiences cheer as Rocky, exhausted and bruised, summons the strength to bounce back against his ring opponent. Year after year at Christmas, we watch scrappy George Bailey triumph in the face of adversity with assistance from his community. As a result, such plots inspire us to overcome challenging situations in our lives.

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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in HR Leadership

Pollack Peacebuilding

Emotional intelligence (EI) is often mentioned in business circles, but attitudes towards it vary widely. This does not mean that all business leaders recognize it. The reality? EI does play an essential role in career success. We must admit that emotional intelligence is more important than we think, and this article will help to understand the intricacies of the phenomenon.

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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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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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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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7 Top Job Satisfaction Statistics You Need to Know

15Five

You can usually tell the difference between an employee who’s really satisfied with their job and someone who’s just skating along. They might volunteer for extra projects, bring a box of donuts around the office more often, and generally lift up the rest of the team. That’s because when someone is satisfied with their job, every day matches exactly what they expect.

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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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New Report from 3,500+ Employers Confirms Retention is a Top HR Priority in 2024

The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.

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Consider Artificial Intelligence In Developing Your HR Tech Stack

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes A couple of years ago, I published an article about how an “ organization’s technology strategy needs to include building the perfect tech stack ”. It’s still true today. A quick refresher: a tech stack is a grouping of technology services that are “stacked” together to create the best, most effective, and efficient process possible.

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Understanding the ACA’s Family Glitch Resolution

ACA Times

New IRS regulations along with the extension of Premium Tax Credits have resolved the family glitch issue. Learn what that means for your 2024 ACA compliance. The post Understanding the ACA’s Family Glitch Resolution first appeared on The ACA Times.

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How Companies are Revolutionizing Work to Prioritize Employee Well-being

Hppy

The pandemic wasn’t just a health crisis but a wake-up call for the modern workplace. It laid bare the cracks in our work systems, revealing that one in four employees struggles with burnout. This is more than feeling “stressed out.” We are talking about the toll that work takes on our minds and bodies. From chronic diseases to mental health struggles, work can make us sick, literally.

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The Future of Onboarding: Trends in HRIS

EmployeeConnect

The onboarding process is a critical stage in an employee’s journey within an organisation. A well-structured onboarding program can lead to increased employee engagement, faster productivity, and higher retention rates. As technology continues to evolve, so do the tools and systems used to facilitate onboarding. Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and HR software are at the forefront of this transformation, introducing new trends that are reshaping the future of onboarding.

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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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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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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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Knowledge Management: Add Project Management To the Process

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Knowledge management is the process of organizing, using, and sharing knowledge within the organization. According to IBM, there are three types of knowledge: tacit, implicit, and explicit. Tacit knowledge is acquired through experience. An example of tacit knowledge could be leadership skills. Explicit knowledge is captured in documents like manuals, reports, data, etc.

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What Would the ACA’s Premium Tax Credit Expiration Mean for Compliance?

ACA Times

The ACA’s Premium Tax Credit subsidies as part of the Inflation Reduction Act expire in 2025. Learn what it could mean for your ACA compliance efforts. The post What Would the ACA’s Premium Tax Credit Expiration Mean for Compliance? first appeared on The ACA Times.

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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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The Essential Role of HR Professionals in Advancing DEIB Initiatives

eni

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) have become central to creating a thriving and progressive workplace. As HR professionals, you hold a pivotal role in championing these initiatives and fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. In this blog, we’ll delve into the significance of DEIB in the workplace, the critical role HR professionals play in advancing these initiatives, and practical steps to effectively drive DEIB within your

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Enhancing Reporting and Analytics with HRIS

EmployeeConnect

Data-driven decision-making is crucial. Human Resources (HR) departments are no exception, and the ability to generate accurate, timely, and insightful reports can significantly impact an organisation’s success. This is where a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) comes into play. An HRIS can revolutionise how HR departments manage and utilise their data, providing a robust platform for enhancing reporting and analytics.

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The Power of Pre-Hire & Early Recognition

Engage2Excel

In today’s competitive job market, companies continually search for innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. In a webinar we conducted in partnership with Recognition Professionals International (RPI), one highly effective strategy is the power of recognition. By recognizing and valuing potential employees before they join the team, organizations significantly enhance their recruitment efforts, improve employee engagement and foster long-term loyalty.

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Microsoft cuts some of its DE&I staff

HR Brew

Microsoft quietly laid off some of its DE&I practitioners on July 1, according to Business Insider. The company reportedly told affected employees the decision was based on “changing business needs.” In response, one impacted team leader sent an email to thousands of Microsoft employees, alleging the company isn’t invested enough in DE&I. “True systems change work associated with DEI programs everywhere are no longer business critical or smart as they were in 2020,” they wrote, before ar

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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 Write a Professional Business Text Message

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I recently wrote an article about “ How to Write an Email that Others Will Read ”. It provides great tips and reminders about sending good email messages. After the article was published, it occurred to me that another common form of business communication is text messaging. So, I reached out to my community again and asked them tips for writing a professional text message.

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How to Create a Talent Development Strategy

15Five

Talent keeps your organization going. Name a goal, and you’ll find talent is essential for getting there. Many leaders assume that building their talent pool begins with hiring and ends with retaining the talent they have, but that approach ignores something crucial: talent development. With a talent development strategy in place, you can promote internally to fill more senior roles as they open up, empower team members to take on more complex tasks, and only dip into your hiring budget when it’

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Childcare Support and Assistance for Working Parents

eni

In today’s evolving corporate landscape, the concept of work-life balance is more critical than ever, particularly for working parents. A 2019 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 64.2% of mothers with children under six years old were in the labor force. Balancing professional responsibilities while ensuring proper childcare can be an overwhelming task.