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The Conference Swag HR Pros Want Most #SHRM19
HR Bartender
MAY 30, 2019
A few weeks ago, I asked the question, “ What’s your favorite type of conference swag? ” A huge thanks for sharing your thoughts! I must say that I’m a bit surprised at the results. Here they are: Food and drink related items were at the top of the list. I wasn’t surprised at the requests for Yetis – they’re one of my all-time personal faves. But I was happily surprised at the mentions of stainless straws and chip clips.
7 Intriguing Employee Engagement Trends for 2019
15Five
MAY 30, 2019
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”. A fireman! A rooster! (I actually said this.). As children, we were asked this question over and over again. Even now as adults we ask the same question to the kids in our lives. It could just be a way to humor ourselves with the adorable answers we get, but truly, even from a young age we understand that the career path we pursue becomes a strong part of our identity.
Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders
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Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.
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The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
Kazoo
MAY 27, 2019
While it may not seem like it on the surface, the ability to effectively give and receive feedback is the most important soft skill to have today. Why is feedback a career gamechanger? Having the ability to give and receive feedback – and do both well – means that you’re coachable as an employee and able to coach as a manager. In today’s modern workplace where a feedback culture reigns supreme, this can mean the difference between success and failure.
How Can Technology and Processes Improve the Talent Experience?
Allegis Global Solutions
MAY 28, 2019
Innovation is changing how employers engage the workforce. Thanks to the advent of AI-driven tools, along with solutions that provide ubiquitous access to data and resources, workers should be able to do what is needed to apply for a job or get work done, anytime and anywhere. But when it comes to improving the worker experience, there remains a significant gap between the promise of new technologies and the reality on the ground.
The human-focused workplace: how to redesign your organisation to achieve people-centricity
HR Zone
MAY 30, 2019
Strategy. How to design the human-focused workplace.
Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance
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To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.
Is it Possible to Give Too Much Recognition?
DecisionWise
MAY 31, 2019
As we were developing an employee engagement survey with one of our clients, the CEO commented that he didn’t like the survey item: My supervisor regularly recognizes me for doing a good job. He felt that managers shouldn’t praise employees for doing something that is expected. Every employee is already being paid to do a good job, otherwise they wouldn’t have a job.
Is Your Talking Style Mental Health Friendly? Three Tips to Improve Your Conversations at Work
Achievers
MAY 29, 2019
Do you know a professional with a superhuman ability to welcome criticism? Of course not, yet for over a century employees have been expected to leave their emotions at home and assume a Teflon-like ability to handle anything that’s said to them. Cognitive science has discredited this crazy notion by proving we can’t choose to be unemotional any more than we can chose to live without breathing.
What to Do if the EEOC Receives a Charge of Discrimination Against Your Company
Trusaic
MAY 28, 2019
As momentum builds across the nation to end anti-discriminatory practices in the workplace including closing the gender wage gap , many companies may experience some anxious moments if they receive notice that a Charge of Discrimination has been filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Employees or former employees who feel that they have been discriminated against in the workplace are usually the reason that charges of discrimination are filed.
Workplace stress: why good leadership is key to stress management
HR Zone
MAY 29, 2019
Culture. Why good leadership is key to stress management.
Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?
Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk
In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?
The Power of Questions in the Workplace
Kazoo
MAY 26, 2019
THE POWER OF QUESTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE. Can an organization be built on questions? TED Talk seems to think so. This formidable not-for-profit has become a global clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world’s most inspired thinkers. Pretty much obsessed with questions, the organization’s mission is devoted to spreading great ideas – usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
The Most Important Features You Have to Look in a Payroll System
SutiHR
MAY 30, 2019
Today, payroll systems have become one of the most common HR software on the market. It’s being used by start-ups and large businesses equally, showing that it is generally a helpful solution. If your company hasn’t implemented a payroll system yet, you’ve gone out-of-style. These days, in-house payroll management with the help of software is. The post The Most Important Features You Have to Look in a Payroll System appeared first on SutiHR.
11 Characteristics of Highly Effective Career Conversations
Reflektive
MAY 28, 2019
The right conversation at the right time can move you along your career path–or open up opportunities you never considered. Learning to identify and capitalize on such conversations is essential for anyone working towards career goals: one-on-one management meetings and progress reports are not the only times your career might come up for discussion.
How to grow your own data scientists: a practical guide for the data-driven C-Suite
HR Zone
MAY 28, 2019
Development. How to grow your own data scientists.
Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
The Power of Questions in the Workplace
Kazoo
MAY 26, 2019
THE POWER OF QUESTIONS IN THE WORKPLACE. Can an organization be built on questions? TED Talk seems to think so. This formidable not-for-profit has become a global clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world’s most inspired thinkers. Pretty much obsessed with questions, the organization’s mission is devoted to spreading great ideas – usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
Why is it Important for SMEs to Leverage HR Technology?
SutiHR
MAY 28, 2019
Recruiters will make a mistake by hiring the wrong person. HR software can help you hire the right people, and here are a few ways SMEs can be benefited by using HR software for streamlining recruitment processes. SMEs and medium enterprises want to grow fast by leveraging new technologies. The robust business model can help. The post Why is it Important for SMEs to Leverage HR Technology?
The 12 HR Skills Every HR Generalist Needs (with Infographic)
Digital HR Tech
MAY 29, 2019
HR professionals need different skills to do their work well. We’ve analyzed dozens of HR generalist vacancies and listed the 12 most important Human Resources skills and competencies listed in those. This article will provide you with an overview of the most sought-after skills in HR. 1. Communication skills. The most often mentioned skill in HR job openings are communication skills.
Employee engagement: how HR leaders can restore employees’ faith in career opportunities
HR Zone
MAY 27, 2019
Employees. How to promote smarter.
The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work
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Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.
The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
Kazoo
MAY 27, 2019
While it may not seem like it on the surface, the ability to effectively give and receive feedback is the most important soft skill to have today. Why is feedback a career gamechanger? Having the ability to give and receive feedback – and do both well – means that you’re coachable as an employee and able to coach as a manager. In today’s modern workplace where a feedback culture reigns supreme, this can mean the difference between success and failure.
4 Ways to Hire the Best Grads from the Class of 2019
TalentCulture
MAY 30, 2019
Survey data from National Association of Colleges and Employers indicate that employers plan to hire 16.6% more members of the class of 2019 than were hired from last year’s graduating class, making the forecast the best hiring outlook since 2007. That’s good news for graduating seniors entering the workforce and for the employers who can put these candidates’ vibrant minds and tremendous work ethic to good use.
The All-Too Human Condition of Hating a Candidate Due to the Referral Source.
The HR Capitalist
MAY 29, 2019
Referrals - We love them in the talent world. Ideally, referrals are made by employees/team members who understand the culture we've created at our company, and only refer the best in their network to us. That's generally true, and even if there's a few referral spammers in your company, we're better off with referrals than without them. You know what types of referrals we hate and are suspicious of?
Are you really awake? Why conscious leaders are key to unlocking wellbeing
HR Zone
MAY 30, 2019
Culture. Are you awake? Embracing conscious leadership.
Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B
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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.
my coworker won’t stop calling us ma’am and sir
Ask a Manager
MAY 29, 2019
A reader writes: I have an odd question concerning a new coworker. For context, I work in the communications department, and everyone on my team is fairly young (30s or younger). All members of this team are working professionals, and all of us have worked in other public-facing jobs before. Recently, our boss hired a new associate to help us with some of the day-to-day work, named Thor.
21 top executive coaches you can learn from today
CultureAmp
MAY 29, 2019
Recently on Culture Amp’s new online forum, People Geeks Answers , we saw a question about executive coaching services. We thought this was a great opportunity to address exactly what executive coaching is and share recommendations from the Culture Amp network.
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