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Has COVID-19 Propelled Us Into The Future Of Work?

15Five

I caught a glimpse of the new wave of work as the world was recovering from the global financial crisis in 2008. In the decade that followed, I joined a movement of forward-thinking individuals and companies trying to inspire the world to a “new normal.” We empowered company leaders to dive into opportunities with emerging technologies, the sharing economy , and the connected generation.

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3 Common Job Hunting Myths to Ignore

GetFive

The rules of job searching have evolved tremendously over the last decade. These changes have fueled a lot of misconceptions that can hurt your chances of getting your dream job. Here are three common myths we hear from job seekers and the facts to set the record straight. 1. Myth: Your resume must have a can’t-be-ignored objective. Many career coaches believe a resume objective is a dated concept, and recommend professionals skip that section completely.

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18 Top Brands Changing Their Name to Avoid Racial Bias

Ongig

Many companies have been accused of having racist brands for years. They include corporate names, product names, mascots, and logos. Those accused include corporate giants such as Nestle, Colgate and Quaker Oats. We found 18 top brands in total who are making a name or branding change due to racial bias (5 more are making other changes). Most of these changes come on the heels of the recent momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Want To Know Why Your Employees Leave? Here’s Why

Engagedly

Employee turnover is a constant problem in companies all over the world, and every company does their best to retain talents. When one employee leaves, it not only affects the team in which the employee was working, but also the organization overall in terms of costs. As per a study by Gallup, the cost of replacing an individual employee can range from one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary. .

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Improve Workforce Productivity with Advanced Shift Scheduling

SutiHR

Scheduling employee working hours is crucial for every organization, especially for warehouses, healthcare facilities, and transportation depots, where every shift needs to be covered. Without proper scheduling techniques issues can easily arise when some employees receive more working hours than the others, when someone tries to swap shifts once the schedule has already been posted, or when certain shifts end up being under-staffed.

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Why 2020 Is The ‘Year Of HR’: A Conversation With Josh Bersin

15Five

Perhaps now more than ever, demands on People Operations roles are incredibly high. Handling just the administrative side of HR while establishing a remote workforce can be a full-time job, let alone the all-important human element that requires your attention and resources. Because the true power of People Ops lies in unlocking the potential of every employee, many HR leaders are discovering or refining new skills in 2020, what today’s guest is calling, “The Year of HR.”.

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How Connection Drives Employee Engagement

DecisionWise

With the recent shift of many employees working remoting, connection seems to be universally craved now more than ever before. Connection is, in fact, a basic human need, residing on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs just above physical safety. And yet, research shows that 40% of employees feel isolated at work, leading to lower employee engagement. Connection in the workplace is the feeling of being part of a community engaged in something bigger than any one person.

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Awareness: The Key to Healthy Teams

Achievers

This covers the value of awareness and is the first of a four-part blog series on mental well-being. In the midst of a heated senior management meeting yesterday on budget cuts, I noticed I was becoming agitated and frustrated at the resistance to budget cuts being expressed in the meeting. As CEO of the organization, I have a response due to the board of directors.

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How to use nudge theory within HR

HR Zone

People How to use 'nudges' for inclusion.

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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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4 Tips For Creating An Efficient Organization

15Five

In a pre-COVID world, successful companies remained profitable despite their inefficiencies. As we navigate towards a new normal, companies must maximize efficiency in preparation for future business disruptions; whether that be another global pandemic, the accelerated adoption of exponential technologies, or the complete dismantling of the previous work paradigm.

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Podcast: Creating A Sense of Connection at Work

DecisionWise

In this Engaging People Podcast episode, DecisionWise VP of Consulting, Christian Nielson discusses the topic of creating a connection at work. Connection is a sense of belonging and feeling like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves; a team, an organization, a mission. We have such a strong need for connection as human beings that some will even forgo physiological needs to reach it.

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IRS Release Drafts of 2020 IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C

ACA Times

2 minute read: The IRS released its draft 2020 IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, dated as draft as of July 13, 2020. There are no changes to the Form 1094-C from the prior year. However, there are some significant changes to the 1095-C. Of course, depending on how these changes impact your reporting on 1095-C, your reporting on the 1094-C may also change.

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The future of employee benefits: flexible, personalised, digital

HR Zone

Employees Employee benefits: a look into the future.

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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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Adopting The Mindset Of A Resilient Organization

15Five

Resilient organizations are positioned to perpetually grow and evolve. They have the ability to bounce back in uncertain and exponential times and are more likely to achieve business results, attract investors, and retain top talent. Organizational resilience covers a number of things: a strong balance sheet; secure supply chains; and a digital-first approach, but the most important element is having the right mindset. 5 critical mindset shifts to be resilient.

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Introducing: 9 Key Shifts for the New Future of Work

Kazoo

When our team at Kazoo released our Employee Experience Manifesto in early March 2020, we never imagined the world we’d be releasing it into. Our manifesto was designed to help companies navigate the Employee Experience Revolution, our name for the series of cultural changes affecting the working landscape. Some of the elements the manifesto explores are still relevant — like employees’ increasing need to derive meaning from their work.

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ACA’s Expansion of Medicaid Takes Hold in Oklahoma

ACA Times

3 minute read: In late June, Oklahoma joined 37 other states and the District of Columbia in expanding Medicaid under the ACA. Better late than never and in good timing as the state’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The narrow passing came after 50.5% of voters approved to expand Medicaid amid the largest health crisis of our time. Oklahoma is officially the first state to expand Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to maintain employee social wellbeing while working remotely

HR Zone

Culture Sustaining workplace friendships.

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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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Will Your Organization Thrive In The New Normal?

15Five

To say “a lot has changed this year” would be a massive understatement. The uncertainty we face both short- and long-term has caused us to think differently about how we live and work. One way of thinking that remains relevant despite our new normal is NoW of Work’s four archetypes model. Our team designed these corporate archetypes before COVID-19 to help clients understand their level of organizational resilience.

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my coworker told me to stop flirting with a student employee

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I am part of the HR department at my workplace, and we hired “Andre” a few months ago as a part of our student group. He’s only 18, but he’s been a hard worker and always takes initiative around the office. I was part of Andre’s interview panel, so I’ve always been in contact with him and friendly with him since we brought him on board.

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Californians Beware, The Individual ACA Penalty Has Increased

ACA Times

2 minute read: California residents that fail to obtain qualified health coverage this year will receive a penalty from the state for an amount larger than first projected. Per California’s Individual Mandate , beginning January of this year, state residents can be charged a penalty based on the California Consumer Price Index. For the 2020 tax year, the flat penalty amount is $750 per adult in the household and $375 per child.

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Culture transformation: changing behaviours in the post-pandemic workplace

HR Zone

Culture How to make good culture habits stick.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Working Remotely: Tips for Workers and Their Managers

Hppy

Technology has made it possible for many full-time employees to work from home. Because most of us have a computer and access to the Internet at home, we tend to think that working remotely is easy. While it can be, working from home poses some special issues for both the employee and the manager. . The benefits of working from home are well documented.

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Are you #lookingforwork in HR? Let us help!

UpstartHR

Today I had a great call with Molly Shelton. She’s an HR pro that is passionately trying to help those that are looking for HR work, and we are going to put together a resource that you can leverage to help yourself stand out in the hiring process AND show off your passion for HR. Here’s what you need to do: If you are employed , you likely know someone who is out of work in the HR space.

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3 Ways Structural Racism Could Be Hurting You at Work—and How to Navigate Them

The Muse

As people of color, ending structural racism should not be our burden to bear. But we still need to recognize it and take action to survive professionally.

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How to decide when to re-open your business

HR Zone

Change Step-by-step guide to re-opening your business.

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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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A Tutorial on People Analytics Using R – Clustering

Analytics in HR

We recently published an article titled “ A Beginner’s Guide to Machine Learning for HR Practitioners ” where we touched on the three broad types of Machine Learning (ML); reinforcement, supervised, and unsupervised learning. In this follow-up article, we will explore unsupervised ML in more depth. We will demonstrate, how we use cluster analysis, a subset of unsupervised ML, to identify similarities, patterns, and relationships in datasets intelligently (like humans – but faster or more a

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How to Develop Resilience During COVID-19

Achievers

COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down in a way that has never happened before in all of human history where the entire planet is undergoing a very similar type of suffering and inconvenience. We have all been forced to make major adjustments to our comforts, lifestyle and social interactions in way we had probably never imagined. No doubt, many are suffering both physically and emotionally due to these unforeseen changes this virus has brought upon us.

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How HR tech can help improve culture during pandemic

HRExecutive

With COVID-19 changing the workforce so drastically, many HR leaders have turned to new technology to adjust to the new normal and to improve company culture. In an HRE Twitter chat this week, Joey Price , founder of Jumpstart: HR and an HRE Top 100 HR Tech Influencer , explained the importance of steering positive change in the workplace, particularly around diversity, equity and inclusion.