Sat.Aug 29, 2020 - Fri.Sep 04, 2020

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Work-From-Home Burnout Is Real—Here’s How to Recover

The Muse

During the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans are dealing with work-from-home burnout. Here’s how to recognize it and how to cope.

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5 Ways to Take Your Leadership Skills up a Level While Working Remotely

6Q

In this article, we look at five ways to take your leadership skills to the next level while working remotely. The sudden, enforced trend for home working that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic took a lot of companies by surprise, from the smallest local businesses to huge multinational conglomerates relying on translation and localisation services to connect with their global staff teams.

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8 Challenges Small Business HR Professionals Face in 2020

Zenefits

In a normal work year, HR professionals and small and medium-sized business owners who manage the HR function are pressed with challenges many larger organizations don’t typically face. In today’s uncertain climate, those challenges are amplified. Facing the incredible pressure presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners are adapting nearly everything about their organizations.

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Podcast Roundup: Strengths-Based Leadership, Empathy, and Positive Culture

15Five

Does everyone have a podcast these days? It feels like Oprah did a live show from Michigan stadium late last year and each guest received their own podcast kit under their seat: You get a podcast, and you get a podcast. Everyone gets a Poooodcaaaaast! So when we were planning the Best-Self Management podcast back in 2018, we were determined to rise above the din and only produce episodes where business leaders could walk away with actionable advice on building highly engaged, high performing tea

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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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ACA to Aid Millions in Obtaining Healthcare, KFF Report Finds

ACA Times

2 minute read: The data is in: at least 27 million Americans have lost employer-sponsored health coverage as a result of COVID-19. The Kaiser Family Foundation issued a report in late May identifying 27 million Americans as having lost their employer-sponsored healthcare. Individuals that have lost their coverage will have a number of options for obtaining new coverage, including Medicaid , the ACA Marketplace (state or federal health exchange,) employer-sponsored insurance through a dependent,

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Reopening Offices: Best Practices for Building Employee Trust

Zenefits

The promise of business normality is on the horizon, and companies are looking to bring back staffers safely and comfortably. As we transition from fully remote to partially remote to part-time or full-time, lessons learned during the outbreak should resonate within your company. The way we do business has changed, with a new focus on safety, health, and productivity.

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3 Contingent Workforce Priorities Leaders Can’t Ignore

Allegis Global Solutions

We are in a pandemic economy, and the importance of talent has never been greater. Organizations around the world not only need to determine the critical talent they need to survive; they are also looking for a path to grow. They need the people – at all skill levels and capabilities — who can deliver the outcomes to push forward in the post-pandemic future.

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Covered California Introduces New Special Enrollment Period

ACA Times

1 minute read: Covered California, the state health insurance marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act, has introduced a new special enrollment period to benefit victims of the 500+ wildfires raging across California. The executive director of Covered California, Peter V. Lee, called the wildfires, pandemic, and recession a “triple threat” to Californians.

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How to Prevent Remote Teams from Working in Silos

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

Did you know that two-thirds of remote workers do not feel engaged with their colleagues? Find out how to prevent your employees from working in silos.

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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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Ten Big Ideas of Knowledge Management

Conversation Matters

. Connection before Content. People are more willing to share their knowledge and expose their thinking when they have built a trust relationship with others. If a group is going to concentrate on a difficult issue, they first need to learn who others are, the skills they bring, the experience they represent, and the values they hold. So we start meetings with “small talk,” that is, getting to know more about one another, not just the weather, but what is important in their work right now, or w

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1.4 Million Jobs Gained in August; Unemployment Rate Falls to 8 Percent

SHRM Resources

U.S. payrolls increased by 1.4 million in August, about what was expected, as the pace of rehiring has slowed and layoffs continue. The unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent from 10.2 percent in July, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. August was the first month after a $600 weekly unemployment supplement expired, and stimulus programs shoring up businesses that retained workers lapsed.Check back here later this morning for more analysis from labor market experts

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SBA Posts New Interim Rule on SBA Loan Review Decisions Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

ACA Times

2 minute read: On August 12, 2020, the Small Business Association (SBA) issued a new interim final rule that provides guidance for borrowers and lenders on the appeal procedure for SBA loan review decisions for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act , which was enacted in March 2020 to allow small employers to seek a PPP loan to help bridge the cost of maintaining employees during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Why Now Is the Right Time To Invest in Career Site Engagement

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

While the end of the economic downturn is uncertain, some of the critical lessons learned during the Great Recession included the importance of having sufficient staff while employee engagement and morale. This seems like a tall order while you also need to manage the increasing cost of hiring and the lengthening time to fill.

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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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Healing the divide between furloughed and non-furloughed employees

HR Zone

Employees How to heal the divide caused by furlough.

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The Top 20 Recruitment Advertising Agencies

Ongig

Recruitment advertising agencies are a core part of talent acquisition. They help employers with media buying, recruitment marketing, employer branding strategy and more. Below is a list of 20 U.S. agencies. It includes the largest agencies we know along with smaller ones that might focus on just a region or vertical. Afterall, some employers want to go with the largest agency while others prefer to go with best-of-breed.

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My Doctor Says I Should Work from Home. Can My Boss Say No?

Evil HR Lady

After working from home since late March due to COVID, my employer informed all employees on August 18th that we were expected to return to the office on August 24th. If we decided we needed to continue to work from home, we would do so with a 20% cut in hours as well as a 20% cut in salary. Because I have Multiple Sclerosis, I told my boss I would need to talk to my doctor before making that decision (my boss knows I have MS).

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am I an underachiever?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I am in my late 20s and have been working professionally for about four years, plus a handful of co-ops/internships during my education. I work in a field that’s known for attracting overachiever types, and also for somewhat poor/outdated working environments that are stressful on employees and tend to result in burnout (think, like, corporate law).

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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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HR Carnival: An Inside Look At All Things Human Resources #HRCarnival

Workology

Workology is proud to host the September’s edition of the Carnival of HR. Our topic is An Inside Look At All Things Human Resources. Find posts on how these uncertain times are impacting. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Three HR techniques for keeping remote workforces engaged

HR Zone

Employees Three ways to engage remote workers.

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How Far Back Should Your Resume Go? Here’s How to Decide

The Muse

How many years back should your resume go? Think about what’s relevant, where you are in your career, and how to avoid age discrimination.

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Reskilling: What is it and why is it important?

Insperity

When your business needs to pivot fast because of changes in your industry or the economy (or both), how do you fill the new roles? If your organization has laid the foundation for reskilling, you can retrain your current employees to take on those new roles. That can keep your company viable during times of major change – without the additional time and expense of hiring brand-new employees.

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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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Development Plan or Development Planning? There is a Difference

Julie Winkle Giulioni

If your organization is like most, you’re likely seeing less attention paid to development planning. It’s understandable. Leaders face time challenges like never before. Teams are increasingly distributed across geographies, making connections complex. The general sentiment that employees should own their own development frequently leads managers to a sensibility that’s too hands-off.

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Hybrid teams: how to set them up for success

HR Zone

Culture The rise of hybrid teams.

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Q&A with HR Tech Influencer: Brian Sommer

HRExecutive

The role of HR leaders has never been more important, as organizations struggle to keep up with near-daily changes to the world of work ushered in by the coronavirus pandemic and other global challenges. With such a tall order for HR leaders, it’s beneficial to look to industry experts for their experience and guidance. Earlier this year, HRE and the HR Tech Conference unveiled the second edition of the Top 100 HR Tech Influencers , comprised of HR, business and technology leaders whose

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How to Budget for Employee Recognition and Rewards

Bonusly

Let me tell you a story. ??. (But if you’re not interested, jump straight to our explanation of rewards budgeting !). When we first launched Bonusly, we gave our customers a choice : they could use the platform to give recognition with or without rewards with monetary value. In the non-monetary version, users awarded each other points for doing something awesome and monitored performance with leaderboards.

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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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6 Diversity and Inclusion Statistics You Need to Know [+ Takeaways]

Quantum Workplace

Diversity and inclusion is a hot topic in today’s marketplace and an important focus for companies who want to attract and engage top talent. But diversity and inclusion efforts are not just a feel-good corporate policy—they have real economic and business impact. In fact, “Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers,” explains Josh Bersin , HR industry analyst and thought leader.

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Gender equality: why the Covid-19 pandemic has created a careers crisis for women

HR Zone

Culture Is Covid-19 generating a career crisis for women?

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I See Color

NoExcusesHR

I see color. I see the beautiful shades of humanity. I see the differences between you and me. I see the unique perspective that you have.and that I don't. I see the insight you bring to the discussion. I see the passion you feel. I see the pain that is there below the surface.and is sometimes above. I see the creative solutions you have to offer. I see my blindness to those ideas.from time to time.

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