May, 2020

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10 Productive Things to Do to Take Advantage of Home Quarantine

Take It Personel-ly

The world is in the midst of a major health crisis. With the number of COVID-19 cases constantly on the rise, it may seem like things are bound to get worse. However, it‘s important to know that you and every other person in the globe play a significant role in winning the fight against this […].

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The Future of Talent Management

HR Bartender

When I worked in an office environment, I tried to spend a lot of time walking around. It was a great opportunity to be visible and chat with employees. It also got me into the habit of always having a notebook with me. Employees would ask questions and I needed some way to remember. Fast forward to today, I still carry a notebook with me to jot down ideas.

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9 Ways To Give Effective Employee Feedback

15Five

Employee feedback is an incredibly powerful tool. If offered properly, it has the ability to grow and develop the people of your organization, improve the levels of trust and communication, and strengthen bonds between employees and managers. But unfortunately, feedback is often ignored or omitted entirely in an effort to avoid discomfort. Here are nine tips to help managers and leaders give employee feedback that’s frequent, effective, and will help you get you the outcome you need. 1.

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How Do You Know When to Recognize or Reward Someone?

Engage2Excel

It's not always easy to determine what action deserves recognition or rewarding. Both need to be authentic and expressed in the correct manner. Roy Saunderson , Chief Learning Officer at our sister company, Rideau, shares his advice on how managers can know when it's appropriate to be effective and meaningful. Here, we share the blog he posted in March of this year.

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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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4 Ways In Which Effective Team Building Boosts Employee Productivity and Retention

Hppy

Your roles and responsibilities as an employer increase the day a new talent joins your organization. Now you have one more employee, and you wish to make the most value out of this person’s skills. But before we go gaga about the “good” results, we must ensure a healthy work environment where this person can learn and utilize his/her maximum potential.

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10 Steps for Making a Successful Career Change After 40

The Muse

Read our career advice article, 10 Steps for Making a Successful Career Change After 40.

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7 Predictions for the New (Ab)normal Workplace

Kazoo

As we begin to return to business as normal, everyone’s looking for workplace predictions and insights into the new future of work. Stephen Covey, author of mega-hit The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, once said, “If there’s one thing that’s certain in business, it’s uncertainty.” For most of the world, that sentiment has never felt truer than right now.

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Research Shows That Newly Remote Employees Are Anxious?Here?s How You Can Help

15Five

Working from home has moved from a short-term diversion in our lives to a protracted period of life that, for many, is significantly challenging. Millions across the globe are having to cope with this major shift in the world of work. Recently, we conducted a national four-week study following a group of newly remote employees. The purpose of the research was to find out what the individuals’ concerns were, their major daily challenges, how they felt about their situation, ways they attempted to

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4 Lessons We?ve Learned About Leading Remote Teams During A Pandemic

15Five

Within a blink of an eye, leaders all over the world have been forced to uproot their employees and shift them into fully remote teams. While this transition has been more difficult for some than others, many have learned that remote work does, in fact, work. . 15Five recently hosted a webinar with Zoom, VaynerMedia, and PagerDuty where their HR leaders shared what they’ve learned, developed, and deployed in their organizations to conserve high levels of employee engagement and productivity.

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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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Why Talent Sourcing is a Never-ending Job

Employment Metrix

If your company is such a great place to work, then why does talent sourcing continue to be an ongoing challenge? In a job market that was just flipped upside down—went from hard to source talent to not so much, but it could easily change again, and regardless of the job market, sourcing talent should never end. Technology and generational factors all play a part in attracting—and retaining—talent at your organization.

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How to source top software development candidates during and after COVID-19

Workable

With 38 million job claims in the US in the past nine weeks, it would seem as though the COVID-19 pandemic has erased all the job growth from the end of the Great Recession until now. However, while the sheer number and scale of the economic toll is catastrophic, the situation is a bit more nuanced than that. In reality, while the labor market is certainly shrinking, jobs and opportunities are also shifting.

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How Mindfulness & Productivity Are Connected

Take It Personel-ly

The art of slowing down is picking up traction in workplaces across the country. While it may sound counterintuitive to start, studies show that practicing mindfulness will make you more productive. If your to-do list has you wondering when you’ll find time to breathe, then that’s likely the very first thing you need to do: […].

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So Many Zoom Calls, Never Enough Backgrounds

marenated HR

Are you using Zoom to hold meetings and hang out with your friends and reminisce about what it was like to have human interaction? Yeah, us too. And so is everyone else, apparently! Zoom shares are up 40% ! We’re all using Zoom, Zoom is great. We love our Zoom overlords! But we also know that video calls can be exhausting , and — sorry, boss — kinda boring.

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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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You're Employed and Confident, Awesome - But Stay Lean, My Friends.

The HR Capitalist

If you watched the NFL Draft because you were starved for sports, you saw an unusual event. Due to COVID, the entire draft was held virtually, which means we got to peak in the homes of drafted players, coaches and executives. And yes, that means you got to peak in the home of Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Yes, he spells his name that way.

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Tips for Working Remotely During a Telecommuting Takeover | TTL

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

As businesses announce their plans to remain remote for the foreseeable future, adjusting to working remotely is a necessity. Get the summary of our Trends Report.

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The True Value of Bringing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Into Your Workplace

15Five

In today’s business world, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are often treated as buzzwords that often amount to little more than a mandatory annual training. But the reality is, when you make DEI a priority, every facet of your organization benefits, including the bottom line. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all rule book for rolling out a successful DEI program to your company, you can begin your journey by learning what DEI truly is and understanding the value it can bring to you

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Leading Remotely – 6 Ways to Increase Connection and Engagement

DecisionWise

“ Will half of people be working remotely by 2020?” That was the title of a prescient article written in 2014. Another report stated that between 2005 and 2018 remote work increased 173%. Still, no one could have predicted what the business world is experiencing right now. When it comes to the current work from home (WFH) reality, many are enjoying the change.

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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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18 Impactful Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ideas

Achievers

Everyone likes to be recognized for their efforts. Think back to the last time someone expressed appreciation for your work — it stuck in your mind and meant something, didn’t it? But employee recognition is not just about making people feel good. It has a significant impact on key business metrics, including engagement, retention, and productivity.

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14 Work Appreciation Ideas for Nurses and Medical Workers

Kazoo

No one needs a thank-you more than your favorite nurse. It’s a high-caring, high-stress profession, and often their efforts go overlooked. But on the hospital floor, their expertise is gold. So we’ve put together 14 appreciation ideas for nurses. Even before COVID-19, nurses in particular were at a high risk for burnout: The RN Network’s 2017 study found that nearly half the nurses in the U.S. have considered leaving the field due to overwork, exhaustion, and lack of appreciation.

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Impacts of Employee Recognition on Psychological Functioning

Engage2Excel

If your organization is not already focused on providing employees with a psychologically healthy workplace, the chances are that in the current climate, it’s at the forefront of managers’ and leaders’ minds. Roy Saunderson , Chief Learning Officer at our sister company, Rideau, shared a piece entitled “Employee Recognition Promotes Positive Psychological Functioning ” that seems exceptionally relevant given our workforce’s present circumstances.

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Workforce planning in a crisis: why HR needs to prioritise planning ahead

HR Zone

Future Workforce planning in uncertain times.

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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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7 Unconventional Ways To Build Connections With Your Remote Teams

15Five

In the new normal that we live in, many employees and teams are forced to blur the lines between work and home life. Such a large and impactful shift means that the focus on increasing employee engagement is now greater than ever, but old methods may not carry over into a remote workplace. Creating the space each week to focus on the well being of your people can help to forge more meaningful connections among your remote teams.

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Podcast: Navigating Employee Burnout in a COVID-19 World

DecisionWise

Has living in a COVID-19 world left you or your team with emotional exhaustion, a reduced sense of personal accomplishment, feelings of cynicism and detachment from the job, or a sense of ineffectiveness? On this episode of the Engaging People Podcast , we’re joined by DecisionWise President, Matt Wride, and Senior Consultants, Charles Rogel and Spencer Taylor.

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How to Celebrate Global Wellness Day at Work

Achievers

Ever considered making wellness a pillar of your company culture ? You should, given 75 percent of professionals believe it’s the employers responsibility to provide health and well-being benefits. Focusing on employee wellness is a win-win for both employees and employers. For starters, employees that participate in workplace wellness programs are more satisfied in their jobs ( 70 percent ) than those who don’t participate in their companies’ programs.

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Cloud-Based Time & Attendance for Satellite Offices

nettime solutions

Organizations are always looking for ways to improve processes. Many leaders prioritize efforts that increase sales, or maximize ROI on marketing efforts. They also care about enhancing the way employees connect, collaborate, and sync up across different locations, including satellite offices. Time and Attendance Software for Satellite Offices. These days, business happens almost anywhere, and at almost any time.

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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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Are You Ready to Reopen? 16 questions and 33 resources to consider in creating your “returning to work” playbook

Engage2Excel

As companies across the U.S. begin to reopen, business leaders face unprecedented challenges in developing strategies for safely reopening workplaces. Safety guidelines differ from state to state, and a lack of federal rules for keeping employees safe places the onus on companies to determine what is best for their employees. Building Your playbook: Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, countless articles have shown that no playbook exists for business leaders in dealing with this crisis.

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Supporting the mental health of your employees during Covid-19

HR Zone

People Protecting positive mental health in a pandemic.

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The 5 Questions You Need To Ask Your Employees Every Week

15Five

What makes a great coach? . This age-old question has generated many different theories over the years; even researchers have joined the conversation and taken their shot at solving it. Although there isn’t one single trait that makes an effective manager, one common skill shared among them is mastery in the art of asking questions. At 15Five, we’ve found that when you get into a regular cadence of asking your people the right questions, it allows you to proactively uncover issues before they ma