Sat.Jun 15, 2019 - Fri.Jun 21, 2019

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Agile in HR:  It Has Arrived

HRExecutive

Agile, a design framework and set of methodologies invented for software developers, has now landed in HR. And it’s transforming the HR function, our roles and our impact. First, Some Background. In the 1980s and ’90s, software development was done in huge teams, often over years. The fascinating book The Mythical Man-Month , written in 1975 by Fred Brooks, a computer architect and software engineer at IBM, describes how development projects at IBM got slower and slower as more people were added

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Why Work Still Sucks (And Organizational Change Is SLOW)

Jason Lauritsen

We’ve been working on making work suck less for quite a while now. Gallup has been measuring employee engagement for nearly 30 years and the results have always been terrible. Most employees are not fully engaged at work. In other words, work isn’t working very well for the people doing it. Don’t get me wrong, there are some organizations out there who have figured it out.

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Getting the Most from the ‘Alternative Workforce’

SHRM Resources

?The "alternative workforce"—contract, freelance and gig workers—make up a sizable share of the global workforce and represent a great opportunity for employers to access talent in more flexible, on-demand ways.But HR industry thought leader Josh Bersin has found that most organizations are not prepared to take full advantage of the burgeoning freelance and gig-work economy.In a new report published by HR People + Strategy (HRPS), a Society for Human Resource Management affiliate, Bers

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The use of AI in the Workplace will be broad and revolutionary

HR Digest

The emergence of AI technology in the workplace promises to be revolutionary. Artificial intelligence will effectively reduce overhead costs, drive innovation and improve overall productivity. The impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace will be all-around, including staffing. Employers would use AI to identify the best candidates for jobs and in building their skills.

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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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A #SHRM19 Interview with Ajilon

SHRM

This is a 2019 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition (#SHRM19) interview is with Ajilon , a professional staffing agency. Below is a quick Q&A with Jason Provost. Who is Ajilon!? Tell us everything, just as you would someone approaching your booth and asking you this question at #SHRM19 in Las Vegas. Ajilon is a leader in the field of professional placement, specialized recruiting and temporary talent.

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Launching a Diversity and Inclusion Program Isn’t Enough – Here’s How to Make a Meaningful Impact

Linkedin Talent Blog

In a recent study of 16,500 employees from companies around the world, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found that half of all workers from underrepresented groups see bias as part of their day-to-day work experience. This is shocking, considering that 97% of respondents report that their company has a diversity program in place. Yet only 25% of employees from underrepresented groups say they’ve personally benefited from those programs.

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Q+A With Jerry Colonna: Overcome Your Personal Demons And Become A Better Leader Through Radical Self-Inquiry

15Five

We all know someone in power who chooses to hide behind the comfort of their authority. The real task is thinking up senior executives who embody what it means to lead with transparency, honesty, and sincerity. For a company to naturally thrive, those tasked with leadership must take the time to truly understand their inner self. While it’s vital for a person to know where their strengths lie, it’s also important to understand the vulnerable parts of ourselves we often try to ignore.

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Do You Know How to Grow in Your Career?

DecisionWise

With most new jobs, we enjoy a certain “honeymoon phase.” We gush about the modern décor, our cool boss, the great benefits, or the fascinating work we do. We may even be accused of excessive PDA on LinkedIn, but we can’t help it! We are excited about the new opportunity. But what helps us remain engaged employees once the honeymoon is over? DecisionWise has found from over 20 years of research that there are 5 keys to employee engagement : Meaning, Autonomy, Growth, Impact, and Connection.

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Giving Back Spotlight: Supporting Veteran Scholars at the Annual Pat Tillman Run

Allegis Global Solutions

Pat Tillman was an NFL player who left his career in professional football to enlist in the U.S. Army after September 11. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tillman was killed by friendly fire. Pat’s family and friends started the Pat Tillman Foundation to carry forward his legacy and to give military Veterans and their spouses opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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#WorkTrends: How to Build a Company Where Everyone Wants to Work

TalentCulture

We all want to work at an organization with a great culture, but how can you build your own? Sprinklr Chief Culture and Talent Officer Diane Adams joins #WorkTrends to break it all down. The post #WorkTrends: How to Build a Company Where Everyone Wants to Work appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace: Are employers doing enough?

ThoughtFarmer

“We’ve already got a policy—we’ve done our bit! “If we hire just to fill a quota, won’t we be lowering the bar?”. “Our recruitment process has worked out well so far. Why would we change it?”. If you are having trouble understanding the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace, you aren’t alone. Despite growing research that speaks on the benefits of D&I environments, many organizations are still having difficulty navigating this sensitive subject.

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3 Tips To Help First-Time Managers Thrive

Engagedly

There’s a difference between being good at your job and being a good manager. However, many employees often arrive at manager positions by virtue of being good at their jobs, and not because they are necessarily good at […].

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Ways to Combat Burnout at Work

Take It Personel-ly

Many of us spend the majority of our time at work — in fact, the average person will spend about 13 years of their life at work. Whether you work 9am-5pm Monday through Friday or on a shift-based schedule, it’s natural to feel like you’re constantly wrapped up in to-do lists, office politics, and career […].

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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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Tech Revolution Imperative: The Time to Future-Proof is Now

HRExecutive

The pace of change in today’s business environment is unparalleled—and with this change comes the inherent need to field talent that’s ready for the future of work. Talent that has the right digital/tech skills to drive innovation. Leaders need to consider the right balance of hiring and upskilling their existing workforce to have access to these skills.

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How to Work with an Employee or Lead Someone Who Is Gender Fluid

Workology

In 2017, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) added the term “gender-fluid” to its lexicon. In order to consider adding a new word, the OED editors must deem the term a significant and notable. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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10 videos all customer experience professionals should watch

Qualtrics HR

Whether you choose to learn from the wisdom of market legends, your own experience (and maybe a few mistakes along the way), requests from customers, or the successes of others, remember that there’s no one key to success in CX. Here’s our selection of the best videos out there where some of the leading innovators and thinkers present their lessons on the customer experience.

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6 Steps to Managing a Social Media Crisis

Take It Personel-ly

Company controversies, C-Suite scandals, and disgruntled employees have ran especially rampant in our news’ cycles over the past few years; however, what has been more explosive has been the extent of public criticism and backlash to insensitive products or media campaigns. Luckily though, to our benefit, history has exposed a number of companies who […].

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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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The Secret To A Strong Brand Position

Forbes Coaches Council

It's not about making good impressions or fitting into some kind of cookie-cutter shape; it is about making a soulful stance, building connections and receiving income.

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#SHRM19 Las Vegas Unofficial Party & Event Guide

Workology

Welcome to the 2019 SHRM Unofficial Party, Reception, Meet-up, Cocktail, and Activities List. This list is password protected for 24 hours exclusively for VIPs. As parties and events are added or. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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How to Manage Healthcare Initiative Overload

Precheck

How to Manage Healthcare Initiative Overload Jun. 18, 2019. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. New initiatives are a powerful driving force in healthcare, helping organizations reach efficiency benchmarks and harness new technologies to better serve patients. But they also can be overwhelming, giving employees a mountain of goals and responsibilities: Improve patient care.

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Top Meditations Ways to Control Your Mind

Take It Personel-ly

Your brain is continuously processing information and we can easily feel overwhelmed by all the information being received and processed. This can lead to increased feelings of stress and anxiousness among other negative emotions. Being able to control your thoughts in a logical way can help you on your way to having a more productive […].

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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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What’s Your Disposition Toward Development?

Julie Winkle Giulioni

Leaders can’t help but bring their general disposition or temperament to work. And that disposition drives everything they do. How they run meetings. How they set goals. How they organize projects. And how they grow people. Developing others is among a leader’s most critical responsibilities, and the most valuable contribution they can make to the organization.

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4 myths about ‘weed at work’ that are tripping up HR pros

HR Morning

The growing strains from marijuana use in the workplace are stirring the pot for HR pros. And all puns aside, it’s very serious business — and very confusing, too. For instance, the CDC says 9.4% of the U.S. population used an illicit drug last month, and by far the most popular drug was marijuana. Except in many places, pot is no longer “illicit.

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4 Steps to Build an Effective Training and Development Program

Namely

As a new generation enters the workforce, there is an even more pressing need to invest in workplace learning and development. As the baby boomer generation moves toward retirement––taking years of valuable expertise with them––millennials are quickly becoming the dominant group in the workforce. In fact, millennials are on track to make up 75 percent of employees by 2020.

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From Coffee Shops to Shared Offices: 5 Start Up Work Locations

Take It Personel-ly

Your business, small or large, needs a place where the magic happens. A place to set up shop is important, whether you work alone, or you have a staff that helps you out. Having a place to work that’s away from home creates a professional space where you can separate from your regular life […].

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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LinkedIn Community: The Secret Sauce for Employers and Job Seekers

Workology

It’s now common knowledge that job seekers need a professional and complete LinkedIn profile. Most of us also know that many organizations need LinkedIn’s premium talent solutions to find and recruit. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Why Payroll is an Important Element of Company Culture?

TalentLyft

Payroll teams are key contributors to positive company culture. Without a good payroll team on their side, businesses face the threat of a bad reputation, minimal employee engagement and high employee turnover. Read More.

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can I ask my coworkers why they didn’t hire my daughter?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: My daughter applied for a job at the university where I’m currently employed, in a department supervised by three very good friends of mine. I’ve known them all for over 20 years. I consider them great coworkers and friends. My neighbor also applied for the job. My neighbor has been out of work for over 11 years and lived off his parents.

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