April, 2020

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Data-Driven HRBPs: Reacting Quickly in a Crisis

Visier

Crisis management is the process by which an organization deals with a sudden emergency situation. Today, it’s the COVID-19 pandemic and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) are feeling the effects of this crisis in a huge way. Today, HRBPs are being called upon to quickly adapt and manage huge changes throughout the organization, disseminate critical information, counsel business leaders, ensure business continuity –AND do all of this while managing talent strategies that maintain an engaged workforce

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5 Workforce Questions that Put Your People First

Visier

We are all in this together for the long haul. Whether you are an HR executive, analytics guru, or a manager on the front lines, if you are involved in supporting or making people decisions, we want to hear from you. Are the questions and observations here consistent with your experience as you implement response plans and (possibly) start thinking about recovery?

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Remote Work: The New Normal?

15Five

Telecommuting and working from home have been hot topics for several years now. According to a recent study conducted by Flexjobs, the number of people working from home at least part time has increased by 44% over the last five years. And since Coronavirus has struck, working from home has become the de facto standard for most office workers. Even call center and customer service positions have moved to home offices.

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How Managers Help Retain Talent with Employee Engagement Initiatives In Times of Crisis

DecisionWise

This is a transcription of a previously recorded episode on the Engaging People Podcast. Christian Nielson. VP of Consulting Services. Hello and welcome to another Engaging People Podcast. My name is Christian Nielson. I’m the Vice President of the Consulting Services here at DecisionWise, and I’m joined by our consulting team. Today, we’re talking about how your engagement initiative can help you attract and retain top talent.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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Getting Back to Work: Has Your State or Regional Workforce Agency Developed a Workforce Development COVID-19 Recovery Plan?

EDSI

In this article we share key steps to consider, ideas, and best practice COVID-19 responses to help State and Regional Workforce Agencies develop effective COVID-19 recovery plans.

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Coronavirus Compliance Updates: What Your HR Department Needs to Know

ClearCompany HRM

COVID-19 has already made a big impact on the workforce and the economy in just a few short weeks. As remote work becomes the norm and employers are faced with layoffs and furlough scenarios, there are many regulations being put in place to protect businesses and their employees. At ClearCompany, we are continuing to monitor the rapid changes in the workforce with regard to business regulations and conditions of employment.

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What to Expect When Managing Your Work From Home Team

Engage2Excel

People are asking for advice and ideas around the new work from home scenarios that employers and employees are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. I have rounded up the following things you can expect to come across, if you haven’t already experienced it, with your virtual workforce. The most important takeaway: make time in your regular one-on-one meetings with remote staff to find out what’s going on behind the scenes of their new “home” office, find out their personal needs and monitor thei

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How To Conduct The Best Performance Review Of Your Life

15Five

Performance reviews are rarely something either employee or manager is excited for. But that may be because they’re not doing them right. At 15Five instead of traditional performance reviews, we do something called the Best-Self Review®, and we do it quarterly. For us, learning is the goal – it’s not an evaluation or the time where people “prove” themselves. .

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5 Pro Tips for Quickly Pivoting to a Virtual Employee Onboarding Process

ExactHire

The new normal of living amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic is causing many employers to adopt new business processes…and to adopt them quite quickly. For those organizations who are fortunate enough to continue hiring new employees, one of those business processes is to learn how to correctly onboard remote employees in a distributed workforce.

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Unlock The Hidden Value Of Group Medicare Advantage For 2026

Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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How to Prepare Employees for Getting and Giving a 360 Feedback Review

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is sponsored by Primalogik , a cloud-based performance management solution that provides a flexible way to manage employee reviews, 360-degree feedback, goals, and engagement surveys. Enjoy the read!). I once worked with a sales manager who not only met but exceeded her goals. Every. Single. Time. The CEO thought she was fabulous.

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The CEO’s Ultimate Guide To Remote Work, Part 4: Shifting Your Mindset

15Five

The world has entered an unprecedented moment in history, and organizations around the globe have had to adjust quickly to a new way of working. For some leaders, remote work was something they were forced to do, not something they embraced. But when leaders are prepared with a remote-first mindset and infrastructure, they can shift their companies to remote work without sacrificing productivity or culture. 15Five is proof of that.

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Adjusting Your Strategic Workforce Strategy

Allegis Global Solutions

Since the outset of the COVID-19 crisis, many companies and their workers have learned even the most ironclad schedules and deadlines are negotiable. Some projects get put on hold. Consider company events, product launches, or facilities expansion, and relocations. Other initiatives may suddenly speed up, such as a technology implementation to support remote workers or communications projects to inform employees, customers, and partners.

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Simple Ways to Create a Better Candidate Experience: Ramblings of a Quarantined Recruiter

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

Candidate experience is a critical point to recruiting and hiring the top talent. These tips will help you re-evaluate how applicants interact with your company.

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Why Equity-Driven Talent Strategies Are The Competitive Advantage You Need

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, this presentation explores how Human Resources professionals can lead the transformation toward inclusive, equity-centered practices that don’t just align with organizational values but drive innovation, retention, and long-term profitability. Framed through the concept of the economics of belonging, we’ll examine how inclusive design across hiring, development, and leadership pipelines creates measurable value for both for-profit and nonprofit or

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How People Data Helps Your Organization Manage Absences

Visier

Need resources to guide you through crisis management? We’re working with our partners, customers, and the community to provide a centralized repository so you can get the latest resources on data-driven crisis management. Visit our Crisis Management Resource Center here. Today, organizations are taking steps to respond to the global crisis and protect their workforce.

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24 Actionable Employee Engagement Ideas and Activities

Achievers

Two-thirds of employees in North America are considering leaving their jobs in 2020. For employees under 30, that number is even higher. One of the fastest routes to a better retention rate is by improving employee engagement. Highly engaged employees are not only more likely to remain with an organization – they also perform better, help companies achieve greater profitability, and have more positive interactions with customers.

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Managers: How to Support Remote Employees – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Last week, we provided a list of resources to help individuals get adjusted to working from home. After it was published, I received this note. Dear HR Bartender! I’m a loyal and excited reader of your blog and usually find very great tricks and tips I can experiment with at my workplace. Currently, I work as an HR generalist in a team of 2, taking care of 110 employees.

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Developing A Growth Mindset During A Pandemic

15Five

It goes without saying that businesses around the world are going through one of the most radical changes in the history of work. As much of the world grapples with how to work in this new environment , leaders are learning how to work, lead, and manage employees from a distance, many for the first time in their careers. Sustaining business operations while keeping your people calm, safe, and as productive as possible during this crisis is no doubt a daunting task, but shifting how you think can

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Is Your Organization Ready for Real-Time Payments (RTP) and FedNow?

Faster, more flexible payment isn’t a future goal — it’s happening now. Real-time payments and the FedNow® Service are transforming wage disbursement, offering instant deposits, stronger compliance, and a better employee experience. This guide outlines the opportunities, compliance risks, and operational best practices finance and payroll leaders should know.

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The Power of Human Interaction in the Current Hiring Climate

Allegis Global Solutions

AI has become an increasingly pervasive part of the talent acquisition landscape. But even the most sophisticated algorithm in the most advanced instance of any talent management product couldn’t have predicted COVID-19.

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Why your employer brand is more important than ever | Jobbio Journal

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

Its is a very strange time right now, we can’t deny that. With things being tough for everyone, it can be hard to look at the good stuff. But there.

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Visier COVID-19 Case Data Available on GitHub

Visier

Visier is committed to helping organizations react, respond, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist with data-driven decisions for crisis management and workforce planning, Visier is providing curated COVID-19 data to the general public. Visier has made this data publicly available via GitHub under a creative commons license. This allows all organizations and individuals to have access to curated and daily refreshed COVID-19 dataset.

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10 Ways to Spread Appreciation During Challenging Times

Achievers

When we face challenging times (in our current case, a global pandemic), it’s important to put an extra spotlight on appreciation and support those around us. William James, American psychologist and philosopher, once said: “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.”. Appreciation should be practiced all year-round, and especially during times of change and uncertainty.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Navigating Digital Information: 3 Questions to Ask

HR Bartender

One of the more popular articles on HR Bartender is titled “ Leadership Power: The 7 Types and How to Use Them ”. Every one of us has power and it’s important to recognize the different types of power we possess, how much of each type we have, and how to use them in a positive way. The reason I’m mentioning this older article is because of the seventh type of power listed, which is called informational power.

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Keeping Your People Connected And Productive While Working Remotely

15Five

Whether you’ve worked at home for years or are just making the transition, now is the time to commit to certain behaviors that will ensure the entire team stays productive and connected. And as you’ll see the two are not mutually exclusive… It all comes down to balance—having time for work and for yourself while maintaining a strong sense of connectedness.

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Podcast: Why Listening is More Important Than Ever

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · Ep. 99 Why Listening Is More Important Than Ever. On this episode of the Engaging People Podcast, we’re joined by VP of Consulting, Christian Nielson, and Senior Consultants, Charles Rogel and Spencer Taylor. Recently, our consultants have been spending more time advising our clients on their employee listening strategy during a crisis.

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4 Benefits of Building a Proactive Talent Pipeline

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

If you’re removing currently employed folks from your talent pipeline, you’re doing it wrong. Here are the pros of keeping your pipeline fresh and diversified!

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How High-Growth Teams Are Building Better With Nearshore Talent

Speaker: Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Executive

As companies rethink global recruiting strategies, nearshore staffing is emerging as a smarter, more strategic alternative to traditional offshoring models. Join this new webinar with industry leader Ron Fish to learn how nearshore models help organizations scale faster, operate more flexibly, and build globally aligned teams—without the common pitfalls and misalignment of offshoring strategies!

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HR Tech Companies Laying People Off: Was It Overdue?

Josh Bersin

Over the last two weeks I”ve talked with more than a dozen HR Tech companies that decided to lay off a large percentage of their workforce, and a new article in the WSJ lists dozens of Silicon Valley tech companies letting thousands of people go. To me, this is another dimension of The Big Reset. Read more» The post HR Tech Companies Laying People Off: Was It Overdue?

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Welcome to the Future of Work

Achievers

The future of work was supposed to be something that was always coming but never arrived. Thought leaders and experts would talk about the ‘future of work’ as a concept – nothing more than a device to help us better prepare to leap into the next chapter of our life and business. And yet in March of 2020, with what seems like little warning, the future of work arrived, immediately changing the game for millions overnight.

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Kronos Spring eSymposium: FREE Learning Opportunity for #HR and #Payroll Pros

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. The Workforce Institute at Kronos has a new book out, “ Being Present: A Practical Guide for Transforming the Employee Experience of Your Frontline Workforce ”. Yours truly contributed a chapter on performance management.