Sat.Mar 23, 2019 - Fri.Mar 29, 2019

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Soft Skills are Hard. We need to stop calling them soft. #Workhuman

Jason Lauritsen

I’m just back from spending four epic days in Nashville at my favorite conference event of the year, Workhuman. As is always the case after this event, I’ve got a lot of ideas swirling in my head from the great content and conversations. Sidenote: I know I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again. If you believe that we need to make work a more human experience, you need to get to this event next year.

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Employee Experience Must Mirror the Customer Experience

HR Bartender

I can’t remember what event I was at, but I remember the comment, “Employees aren’t the same as customers.” It’s true, they aren’t the same. But today’s Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos reminds us that, on some level, they do expect the same experiences. . Technology is doing some wonderful things for the customer experience. I can make doctor appointments and see my lab results using an app.

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EmployStream Raises $3.5 Million Series A for Onboarding in the Staffing Industry

WorkTech

Onboarding for staffing is focused on the contingent workforce, and of course speed. The quicker you can get a contractor or temp processed and ready to start, the faster you get to recognize revenue and minimizes “ghosts.” Over time that speed translates to a better experience for both the workers and the clients employing them. […].

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Want to Grow Profitability? Look at HR for Help

Abel HR

As a business owner, when you think about how you can make your company profitable, your first thoughts are increasing sales, cutting costs and managing unavoidable expenses. Chances are you don’t think of human resources unless you want to add or cut staff as part of this plan. Human resource experts hold the power to be a significant driver of revenue in your business.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Infographic: 5 Personal Benefits of Employee Engagement

DecisionWise

Download the PDF version of the Infographic. It’s apparent that employee engagement increases the organization’s bottom line and performance, but what about the individual? As an employee, why would l care about being more engaged if it only means I have to work harder and the company reaps all of the rewards? 1. Safety. Engaged employees are 5 TIMES less likely than non-engaged employees to have a safety incident and 7 TIMES less likely to have a lost-time safety incident.

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All You Need to Know About Employee Engagement Strategies

Reflektive

Companies depend upon employee engagement for multiple reasons: higher productivity, better morale, lower turnover rates, and other, more ephemeral reasons, such as trust in management and self-confidence. Employment engagement strategies aim to foster engagement that’s in tune with company values and corporate culture. WEBINAR: Thinking Outside the Perks: Recruiting and Retention to Improve Employee Tenure.

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Remote working: five top tips for keeping home workers healthy

HR Zone

People. Looking after remote workers.

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5 Ingredients to Speak Your Employees’ Engagement Love Language

DecisionWise

In 1995, author Gary Chapman published The Five Love Languages to help couples improve their relationships by showing them how their communication needs differ. For example, love might be felt by one person through acts of service, while another person may prefer words of affirmation. Chapman’s five love languages are: gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and touch.

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Tips For Coaching and Developing Employees Through Failure

Hppy

Coaching and developing employees is always important. The first step in order to improve their performance, in any case, is counseling or coaching. When an employee reports to a supervisor, counseling or coaching is an essential part of their interaction. This is important even if the employee reports to other than the supervisor be it HR professional or line manager.

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2025 Pre-Onboarding Checklist for HR

Onboarding begins long before your new employee's first day. With thoughtful preparation, their first days can be seamless. Set the tone for a welcoming experience by starting your onboarding plans for the new year now. With the help of this pre-onboarding checklist, you’re sure to create better first days!

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Top 5 Employee Engagement Trends for 2019

Reflektive

Increases in technology and employee management strategies have driven home an important point: employee engagement is important to business success, and yet woefully ignored. Gallup reports only 15 percent of employees worldwide are engaged in their jobs. American workers are twice as likely to be engaged, but even so, that leaves 70 percent of employees who are disengaged at work.

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Disconnecting belonging from exclusion to create workplace harmony

HR Zone

Culture. Disconnecting belonging from exclusion.

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Skills Development is a Talent Acquisition Issue

Allegis Global Solutions

Still think learning and development is simply a nice-to-have perk? Think again.

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How to Encourage Your Team’s Bold Ideas

The People Equation

Are you looking to help your team launch innovative ideas? Then listen up. Your efforts to help them might actually be diminishing their creative brilliance, one “helpful” suggestion at a time. Branding expert Sally Hogshead wrote about this phenomenon when describing how well-meaning people pose the biggest threat to a team’s boldest ideas. Innovative ideas can get pecked apart, one simple “tweak” at a time, says Hogshead.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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The Importance of Combining Workforce and Economic Development Initiatives

EDSI

If there is one key word to pull from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA), it is collaboration. WIOA has created a unique and exciting opportunity for collaboration at the state level between local workforce and economic development agencies. The law requires states to submit plans outlining how they will collaborate with partners, including economic development agencies.

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The future of HR: three things companies must do to attract and retain top talent

HR Zone

Future. Top three emerging HR trends.

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The Employee Voice Speaks Volumes. Listen Up!

Kazoo

What’s happening in the employee voice space? And how are companies adjusting their strategies? In 1907, Henry Ford had an attrition rate of over 700% (And you thought yours was bad?) To keep people building those model T cars, Ford gave laborers a reward after working on the lines a year, two years, five years. Clearly it wasn’t enough to keep them motivated.

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How Unhappy Employees Can Cost You Millions

Hppy

Employees are an integral part of any organization. A lot depends on the happiness of your employees. They have the power to make or break your company’s reputation. It is well known how organizations have lost millions due to unhappy employees. When the world is on the brink of the great depression, it is one of those things which should be in the to-do lists of companies to garner happy employees.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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Seeking [Job] Security

Engage2Excel

If you’ve ever had a young child of your own or have been around nieces or nephews, you’ve probably witnessed the overwhelming panic - and corresponding tantrum - associated with being separated from a favorite belonging. For many kids, it’s something plush like a stuffed animal or soft linen, and it has the superpower of making the most troubling situations seem okay.

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‘The Brain at Work in the 21st Century’ – Baroness Susan Greenfield at UNLEASH London 2019

HR Zone

Change. ‘The Brain at Work in the 21st Century’ – UNLEASH.

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The Employee Voice Speaks Volumes. Listen Up!

Kazoo

What’s happening in the employee voice space? And how are companies adjusting their strategies? In 1907, Henry Ford had an attrition rate of over 700% (And you thought yours was bad?) To keep people building those model T cars, Ford gave laborers a reward after working on the lines a year, two years, five years. Clearly it wasn’t enough to keep them motivated.

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Tech Trends to Change the Workplace in 2019

Hppy

The terms “digital transformation” and “industry 4.0” have been floating around many workplaces for years now, and whilst they mean different things to different people, they both represent a sea change in the workplace that is subtly taking effect. Every year, technology further encroaches on the average workplace, to the extent that the workplace of today is almost unrecognizable to the workplace of even a decade ago.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Different Strokes: 4 Justworks Engineers on Their Non-CS Backgrounds

Justworks

Justworks’ engineering organization is made up of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some even came from other careers, transitioning into engineering without a traditional CS background. What does it take to switch to a career in engineering? We asked a few folks to share the steps they took, the challenges they faced, and how they came to work for Justworks.

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How to Avoid Ageism

SHRM Resources

Ageism is among the most common types of employment discrimination. How to develop strategies to develop age diversity in your workforce.

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How to Write a Job Description That Gets Qualified Job Seekers

Workology

If you sit in the camp of the “post and pray” variety I have good news and bad news for you. Which would you want first? I personally like getting the bad news out of the way so I can then enjoy the. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Human Resource Automation: How to Get Started?

SutiHR

Human resource management has been evolving constantly over the last few years. With various technological advancements, the HR focus has been changed from personnel management to strategic planning. According to Career Builder, around 72% of employers expect complete automation in human resource management within the next few years. Gone are the days when HR personnel.

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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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How to Hire Based on Values

TalentCulture

A well-defined culture is the key to uniting your company and scaling to new heights, says author and high-growth company culture expert Brett Putter. Then why is hiring for culture fit so difficult? Putter, who is the founder and CEO of CultureGene, a culture consultancy helping prepare startup and high-growth companies for scale, says your company culture is essentially the way your organization works.

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Elfin: Relentless Espionage Group Targets Multiple Organizations in Saudi Arabia and U.S.

Symantec

Although heavily focused on the Middle East, Elfin (aka APT33) has also targeted a range of organizations in the U.S. including a number of major corporations.

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The 15 Best Recruitment Methods You Have to Know

Digital HR Tech

Recruitment methods have been studied since the 1920s. In this article, we will give an overview of the 15 most common recruitment methods. We will also explore how good these methods are at predicting whether or not a candidate will be a good fit based on the latest research. One of the studies that we will often refer in this article, is Schmidt and Hunter’s 1998 article on the validity of selection methods.