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Magic Johnson Quitting Is Living Proof Of This Study That Faking Emotions At Work Can Cause Misery

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Magic Johnson shocked the sports world last night when he abruptly resigned as president of the Los Angeles Lakers. But a study shows that when you have to fake your emotions at work you will likely be miserable. And Magic Johnson's resignation press conference shows this to be absolutely true.

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Why Managing Employees Effectively Includes 1-on-1 Performance Feedback

15Five

“Am I a good manager?”. If you’re like us, you’ve probably asked yourself this question on more than one occasion. The age old mystery of what makes a good manager has sparked many theories over the years, some useful and some ( really ) not. While anecdotes are nice, what we look for is hard evidence. So, we did some digging…. When it comes to employee performance feedback, less is not always more.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. FUNDING. *This week’s fundings: $48M+. Make School raises $15 million for its pay-for-performance computer science program. Embroker raises $28 million to help businesses find the right insurance policies.

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What Employees Want – The Benefits Of A Structured Onboarding Process

HR Management

So after a thorough process of searching, screening and selecting, you finally have an ideal new employee. From the time they start working with your organisation it’s important to make them feel welcome and comfortable with their new environment otherwise they may not feel like the role and organisation is as ideal for them. This introduction process is commonly referred to as onboarding.

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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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What the Union of ONA and People Analytics Means

Visier

Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) isn’t a new science. It’s been around for over 30 years; the practice “ measures and graphs patterns of collaboration by examining the strength, frequency, and nature of interactions between people in those networks.” By that definition alone, ONA seems better left to only the most expert of data scientists, but advances in technology have made it easier and more accessible.

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rejecting anyone who doesn’t send a thank-you note is terrible hiring

Ask a Manager

There was a big kerfluffle on Twitter this weekend when the executive managing editor of Business Insider published an article saying that she refused to hire anyone who doesn’t send a thank-you note after their interview. It doesn’t matter if they were otherwise her top candidate — if they don’t send a thank-you, they get rejected. Hey, I wrote something!

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What to Look for When Hiring Remote Employees?

TalentLyft

Learn what to look for when hiring remote employees , so you can build a productive and reliable remote team. Working from home is a much different experience than working in an office, so it is only wise to look for specific qualities that make candidates suitable for a remote position. Read More.

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3 Ways to Master the Spring Hiring Season

TalentCulture

As the snow is melting, you might be turning your mind toward warm-weather staples like baseball, barbecues and hiring season. Yes, hiring season. As a human resources professional, you have probably noticed that it is easier to fill open positions in May, June and July. Smart Recruiters conducted a survey of 100,000 employees at 700 companies and found that these three months come with the highest number of job applicants.

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Managing Hiring Managers' High Expectations for New College Graduates

SHRM Resources

How can an entry-level job require three years of experience? And how can new college graduates meet managers' high expectations? Internships and employers' willingness to train new workers may be key.

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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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Wondering what to look for in a resume? Not these 5 things

Workable

Duped investors are the obvious victims of the corporate scam allegedly devised by Theranos CEO, Elizabeth Holmes – a story now told in a new HBO documentary – but they’re not the only ones. While investors spent millions of dollars on claims of revolutionized blood-testing technology, Theranos employees were being unknowingly stigmatized by association with the scandal.

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20 Ideas for Employee Recognition Programs

TalentLyft

Thinking about starting an employee recognition program in your company? Or just looking to revamp the one you already have? Either way, we’ve got you covered! Check out 20 creative employee recognition ideas your employees will love. Read More.

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11 Tips, Trends and Ideas for a Winning Manufacturing Marketing Strategy in 2019

Imaginasium

Manufacturing marketing can be a tough nut to crack. And you’ve got plenty of other things to worry about as it is. So we wanted to try to shed a little light on manufacturing marketing—what it is, what it isn’t, what it should be, and how to win at it. Because the better handle we have on all of that, the more intentional we can be with messaging. The more intentional, the better the experience.

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No Thank-You Note? No Job

SHRM Resources

After a media executive tweeted that she would never hire someone who failed to send a thank-you note after an interview, Twitter exploded with outraged comments and a heated debate over whether such notes are necessary, or even advisable, in this day and age.

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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 Get Started with Recruitment Marketing (Part 1)

Workology

Traditional marketing strategies are becoming commonplace in recruitment. The war for talent is on and recruiters must start thinking like marketers in order to streamline processes and compete for. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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How Weekly Check-ins Help You Increase Productivity At Workplace

Engagedly

Employee performance and organizational productivity are two most common concerns for organizations these days. HR managers try new methods of engaging employees and improving overall productivity from time to time. Some approaches might work and might not, based […].

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#WorkTrends: Lessons on Leadership and Diversity from One of West Point’s First Female Grads

TalentCulture

Sara Potecha was one of West Point’s first female graduates. Now, she works as a speaker, consultant and writer. If that isn’t enough to make you feel lazy, know that Potecha also works as a leadership coach, often advising women on how to navigate toxic situations in the workplace. What Potecha recognizes is that the world isn’t perfect, but that doesn’t mean we have to just accept it.

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New York City Council Passes Ban on Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana

SHRM Resources

The New York City Council passed legislation April 9, 2019, that bans pre-employment testing for marijuana by a veto-proof margin of 40-4. Regardless, Mayor Bill de Blasio was expected to sign it.

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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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Onboarding and Retention: How Can You Do It Best?

Bonusly

First impressions matter. What do you want your new employees to think about your organization when they walk through the door? When you’re welcoming new employees into your company, you have a valuable opportunity to make a strong first impression about how your organization operates. Do you want to give off an organized and efficient energy? Perhaps you want new hires to feel they’re in a place where people can have fun.

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here’s a real-life example of a fantastic cover letter

Ask a Manager

I often get asked for examples of good cover letters, and a reader recently sent me a great one that I want to share. This is a fantastic example of how someone without a ton of work experience (she’s still a student!) can make a compelling case for why they’d be a good hire. When I talk about how your cover letter should present info about you that’s not in your resume, this is what I’m talking about.

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How Healthcare Organizations Can Start to Use Design Thinking

Precheck

How Healthcare Organizations Can Start to Use Design Thinking Apr. 9, 2019. Antique Nguyen Marketing Specialist. Design thinking. It’s a popular buzzword in HR and operations circles these days. But while you might associate “design” with creative fields or Silicon Valley startups, there’s a new movement to use design thinking in healthcare organizations.

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Text Recruiting Is the Future

SHRM Resources

Jared Bazzell, CDW's talent acquisition manager, told attendees at the 2019 Society for Human Resource Management Talent Conference & Exposition that recruiters get better and faster responses by texting candidates than they do by calling or e-mailing. "And in a tightened labor market, time-to-fill is higher, so speed to market is everything.".

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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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Two in Three Hotel Websites Leak Guest Booking Details and Allow Access to Personal Data

Symantec

Hospitality services’ websites may leak your booking details, allowing others to view your personal data or even cancel your reservation.

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What is Recruitment Marketing?

Criteria Corp

If your company is trying to win over top talent, you should consider starting before they even apply. That’s where recruitment marketing comes in. Recruitment marketing refers to the tactics used by a company to attract applicants. It applies the same strategies as traditional marketing, but instead of selling products and services to consumer, companies attempt to sell themselves to potential job candidates.

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Internal vs. External Recruitment: Benefits, Costs & Best Practices

Digital HR Tech

Your hiring strategy is one of the most important parts of keeping your company’s engine running. Hiring the right people will push your organization forward with innovation and expertise. But it’s not all about recruiting new talent. Some of your best hires may actually be working for your organization already. There are pros and cons to hiring both external candidates and looking inside your company’s existing talent pool.

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Soft skills: how different perceptions impact workplace conflict

HR Zone

People. How to handle workplace conflict.

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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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Ways To Effectively Balance Work, School, And Personal Life As A Mature Student

Take It Personel-ly

“A dream does not become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work,” said Colin Powell. While this is true, combining education, work and family commitments can be challenging, especially if healthy living is not factored in. As such, there is a need to find a balance so that you lead a fulfilling […].

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Are You Ready to Get Serious about Improving Employee Engagement

Advanced Learning Institute

How healthy is your company culture? Company culture can be one of those “soft” terms that people use a lot without fully understanding it means. And it’s true the term “company culture” can be so broad it’s almost impossible to define.That said, there are some signs you can look at to judge whether or not a company has a great culture. A healthy culture generally goes hand-in-hand with the following: a strong company brand, high employee and customer loyalty, employees who exhibit a sense of pu

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6 Tips for Effective Employee Referral Programs

SHRM Resources

Employee referral programs can be an effective way to hire talented people, and they can also be invaluable in the current talent acquisition environment, in which open jobs outnumber qualified candidates. At the 2019 Society for Human Resource Management Talent Conference & Exposition, Aubrey Wiete, talent management consultant for Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Jenna Filipkowski, Ph.D., director of research at Human Capital Institute, offered tips for improving employee referral programs.