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Help Employees Be More Productive Through Apps

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by Jotform , a powerful online forms solution that helps organizations go from busywork to less work in minutes. Check out this FastCompany article by Jotform Founder Aytekin Tank on “ 4 ways to ensure workplace cliques don’t take root in your organization ”. And enjoy the article!).

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Bersin: How do we hire in this crazy labor market?

HRExecutive

The labor market has gone crazy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for November 2021 was only 4.2%. The Bureau also reported almost 11 million job openings of October 2021. Turnover remains historically high as 4.2 million people quit their job in October, down from a record-high 4.4 million people, or 3% of workers, who quit in September.

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[Infographic] How Healthcare Hiring has Changed During a Pandemic

Accurate Background

“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger — but recognize the opportunity.”. These words, spoken by John F Kennedy in 1959, seem to resonate again today. Healthcare recruiting and hiring experienced unprecedented changes due to what most would consider a modern-day crisis.

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Seattle Passes Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance

SHRM Resources

Following the trend to add workplace protections for independent contractors, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance to increase pay transparency for the ever-growing gig workforce.

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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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The OKR System: A Proven Goal Setting Framework

15Five

As organizations focus on closing out the year strong, most leaders already have one eye on the new year and what they hope to achieve as a business. If your organization doesn’t have a formal goal-setting process in place (or you have one that needs some work) this is a great opportunity to make a big impact. HR professionals can influence business success by championing a clear framework that aligns the organization — from the C-suite to each individual contributor — around shared goals.

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How Prioritizing Employee Well-Being Boosts HR's Recruitment Efforts

Pathways

Attracting talent comes with new challenges these days for HR professionals. The pandemic initiated a massive shift in the workforce, with 4 million Americans quitting their jobs in September 2021. As a result, the number of available jobs is at a record high.

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The Future of Work in 2022

Engage2Excel

The world of work has been constantly changing, and without a doubt, it won’t stop anytime soon. The major disruptions can be blamed on the COVID-19 pandemic, which we are still experiencing today. As we’re slowly inching closer to 2022, are you prepared for what’s to come?

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Remember, No Good Faith Transition Relief This Year

ACA Times

With the New Year just a few short weeks out, employers should remember that 2020 was the final year for Good Faith Transition Relief. That means filing late or inaccurate ACA information this year could cost you an IRS penalty — no exceptions. IRS Notice 2020-76 issued roughly this time last year extended Good Faith Transition Relief one last time.

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Predictions for 2022: Everything Is About To Change

Josh Bersin

Well, it’s time to talk about predictions for 2022, and the number one theme is change. And in a sense, everything is about to change. If you think back about where we are, it has been 14 years since the 2008 financial crisis, and we’ve been through digital transformation, economic hyper-growth, a stock market. Read more» The post Predictions for 2022: Everything Is About To Change appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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Top 3 warning signs your remote culture won’t work for 2022

HRExecutive

At the outset, few of us could have imagined COVID-19’s impact on work as we know it. The rise of remote work is creating a new kind of office culture that prioritizes seamless connectivity over traditional routines. And while these new arrangements have some benefits, it is imperative to address the potentially negative consequences of WFH on company culture.

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How to Attract Female Candidates for Leadership Roles

TalentCulture

Women hold more than half of American jobs. Yet, they make up just 27 percent of executive and senior-level management in S&P 500 companies. Meanwhile, a mere 8.1 percent of […]. The post How to Attract Female Candidates for Leadership Roles appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Five Ways to Optimize Personal Energy

SHRM

These days a lot of professionals can define their jobs using one metaphor: burning the candle at both ends. After all, the world has been operating in the middle of a global pandemic for nearly two years, forcing everyone to adapt to new, unforeseen circumstances on a daily basis. Many have taken on more projects and more responsibilities while working with less support and fewer resources.

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The Mad Scramble To Lead The Talent Marketplace Market

Josh Bersin

With the labor market fully disrupted , companies are heavily pushing toward internal development. And one key to this strategy is the adoption of what we now call the Talent Marketplace. As I’ve written about in the past, a Talent Marketplace is a unique and special HR platform that lets employees find internal positions, Read more» The post The Mad Scramble To Lead The Talent Marketplace Market appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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How to turn the Great Resignation into the Great Talent Swap

HR Zone

Retention The Great Resignation vs the Great Talent Swap.

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Understanding the 3 Most Important Digital Marketing Platforms for Small Businesses

Take It Personel-ly

In the past, you probably thought that marketing your small business was all about letting customers know that you’re here and open for business. While this is still a realistic goal of marketing a small business, there seems to be a shift towards direct, aggressive marketing online. This means that many small business owners want […].

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Successful Hybrid Work Models Have These 5 Things in Common

Great Place to Work

Written by Zach D'Amato and Claire Hastwell. Ready or not, hybrid work is here to stay. Our research has found that three out of five Fortune 500 executives believe that up to 25% of their workforce will continue to work remotely full-time post-pandemic. Employee surveys Great Place to Work® gathered throughout 2020 and into May 2021 reveal the same.

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The Pandemic Has Increased Employee Engagement — Except Where It Hasn’t

TLNT: The Business of HR

Without question, Covid has packed a wallop on employee engagement in many organizations. Companies should be paying close attention because engagement is shorthand for employees’ willingness to give their best work, as well as their emotional commitment to the organization and its goals. .

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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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Six steps to boosting psychological safety and building a more ethical workplace

HR Zone

Culture Six steps to boosting psychological safety.

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6 Simple Ways To Create a Small Business Marketing Strategy

Take It Personel-ly

If you are responsible for the marketing of your company or products, you know how important your job is and how your marketing strategy can either make or break the company. If you are struggling with achieving your small business marketing goals, here are six easy things you can do right now to get back […].

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Recruiting Retirees: Opportunities, Barriers and Best Practices

SHRM Resources

We are now in one of the tightest labor markets in memory, and all industries are feeling the pressure. Companies are getting increasingly desperate, but desperation can spark new ways of thinking about how to fill vacancies. Often overlooked are retirees, who represent a largely untapped source of promising talent to help stem the impacts of the Great Resignation.

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80% of People Analytics Is Not Spent on Analysis

TLNT: The Business of HR

If you take a university course on people analytics, you will probably learn a lot about statistics and nothing at all about automation. That’s a pity because in the real world of people analytics, you will spend very little time using statistics — whereas automation can be a big part of your life.

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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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5 Things To Do Today: Preparing Marketing & Creative Teams for a Great Start in 2022

Celarity

“Unity is strength… When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” — Mattie Stepanek. If creating a great team is an art, then preparing teams to prosper is a science. Leaders know the success of their organization is dependent on their ability to hone each individual’s talents and bond those individuals together as a team.

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Is Your Organization Skilled in the Art of Dialogue? 6 Tips for Communication Success.

Root

It is sad that with the advent of social media and the reality that we spend a sizeable amount of time each day communicating with others, we still seem more separate and disconnected than ever. Our communications and engagement with others often feel robotic, superficial, and mechanical. It is as if we are talking past each other or at each other. Here’s the problem— what passes as engagement today is actually more like cross-talk or a monologue, and not true dialogue.

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Top 5 Financial Wellness Program Features for 2022

Best Money Moves

Financial Wellness programs are the must-have benefit for 2022. Make sure your financial wellness plan includes these 5 top program features. . Financial wellness is 2022’s must-have employee benefit. According to Corporate Insight’s Workplace Finance Monitor Report, 85% of employees without a financial wellness program want one. . However, not all financial wellness programs are created equal.

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Supporting Employees Navigating Grief and Substance Use

TalentCulture

Grief and substance use disorders have been considered taboo topics in the workplace for too long. With more than 600,000 lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and […]. The post Supporting Employees Navigating Grief and Substance Use appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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New Research Shows Leaders Are Not Doing Enough to Develop Their People

TLNT: The Business of HR

For many years, one of the big issues with employee training and development has been pretty obvious — managers didn’t have much time to do it. .

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update: I caught my coworker masturbating at his desk

Ask a Manager

This post, update: I caught my coworker masturbating at his desk , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. We have so many updates this year that I’m going to be posting six to seven times a day for the next several weeks — so keep checking back throughout the entire day.

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Unemployment Claims Remain at Pre-Pandemic Level

SHRM Resources

States reported that 206,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 11. Initial claims are now holding at or below the level they were generally at before the pandemic-related spike in 2020.

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