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5 Ways HR Can Improve Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement

Pathways

Our always-on culture makes it difficult to manage work-life balance. But human resources departments know how important work-life balance is to employee engagement. Creating harmony between our personal and professional lives allows us to be more engaged in both realms of our lives. However, when employees struggle to maintain healthy boundaries between work and home, it’s hard to be fully invested and engaged at work.

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The hybrid era of work: 5 strategic opportunities for HR

Analytics in HR

The pandemic-driven work revolution has brought a lot of changes. One of the most consequential ones is the shift in people’s expectations of how, when and where they want to work. The trend towards creating more individualized workplaces is not a new phenomenon. It was in the making long before the pandemic (especially among tech companies and other innovative organizations).

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Top Executives Expect to Spend More to Meet Rising Customer and Employee Demands

Qualtrics HR

In the midst of the pandemic and ongoing labor shortage, C-Suite executives say customers and employees will become more demanding in the coming months, and spending will increase around technology, hiring new workers, and supporting current employees, according to a new study from Qualtrics. Despite predictions that the pandemic will continue to affect businesses into 2022 and beyond, CEOs and other leaders are optimistic about the future.

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How to Attend a Virtual Conference

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Over the past year, we’ve seen an emergence of virtual events. Personally, I think it’s great. Virtual programs have some definite advantages and organizations are really stepping up their game when it comes to the virtual conference experience. What made me think about attending virtual conferences was an online conversation I saw recently where people were saying that they “couldn’t get into” the virtual aspect.

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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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Interviews as a Source of Rich, Actionable Data with BrightHire on We‘re Only Human

UpstartHR

“The job of a talent acquisition leader is actually like five or six functions put together. You’re a marketing leader doing outbound and branding. You’re a sales leader, leading a team of individuals having conversations, converting candidates, or an operations leader by coordinating and scheduling and setting up interviews through the funnel.

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Key Steps for Achieving A Successful DEI Workplace Culture

Trusaic

Now, more than ever, organizations must foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. Creating a more equitable work organization isn’t just the right thing to do, but is also an important business decision. . A 2019 report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company proves the business case for workplace equity, by illustrating how equitable companies are higher-performing companies.

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Podcast: How To Be a Problem-Solving Leader

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · Ep. 143: How To Be a Problem-Solving Leader. On this episode of the podcast, Matthew Wride and Charles Rogel continue our discussion around manager best practices, focusing on problem-solving. They touch on: How to identify the root cause of a problem before jumping to a solution. Having a competency-based culture where behaviors are measured and improved upon.

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What's the difference between employee experience and company culture?

HR Zone

Employees EX vs culture: what’s the difference?

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3 Ways Employers Can Incorporate Remote Work For Their Employees

Hppy

Right now, there are tons of people searching to find the right work-life balance. Adults are juggling the responsibilities of caring for kids, caring for parents, and trying to care for themselves, all while trying to be productive employees. On top of that, now that people are beginning to move out of big cities and into the suburbs, long commutes to work are starting to eat away even more time.

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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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The “Liking Gap” Means You Make a Better First Impression Than You Think—Here’s Why

The Muse

Research shows that people tend to underestimate how much others they meet and talk to liked them.

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Keyways a CRM Solution Will Expedite Your Business

SutiHR

It has been observed that about 21% of organizations do not survive their first year. Among some reasons for failure, around 13% of SMBs fail when they ignore or cannot meet their clients’ requirements. Hence, when initially starting a business, understanding what your product/service isn’t enough. You must also know to whom you are selling. Getting acquainted with clients, catering to their specific requirements, and developing a robust relationship with them is critical for continued success.

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HR can play its role this World Suicide Prevention Day

HR Zone

Employees Keep talking: World Suicide Prevention Day.

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if I don’t accept calendar invitations, will people assume I won’t be at meetings?

Ask a Manager

This post, if I don’t accept calendar invitations, will people assume I won’t be at meetings? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Something happened this morning and I’m wondering if you can settle it: Am I a mega jerk for the way I manage meeting requests? If someone does not actively decline a meeting request, is that meeting request assumed to be accepted?

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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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Should You Work Remotely Even After the Pandemic? Here’s What to Know Before You Decide

The Muse

Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic is different than working remotely when there isn’t a global health crisis. Here’s what to consider before committing to remote work for the long haul.

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Should You Hire a New Employee or an Independent Contractor for Short Term Projects? 

Hppy

Starting a new business puts you in a position where you need help externally. You require the services of a contractor, especially when starting a small business. However, businesses grow fast, and when you start thinking of hiring to help out with the company. This article explores whether you should hire an independent contractor or an employee for short-term projects.

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Communications skills: how to learn your employees' languages of connection

HR Zone

People Learn to speak your people's language.

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update: I accidentally threw condoms all over my interviewer’s desk

Ask a Manager

This post, update: I accidentally threw condoms all over my interviewer’s desk , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer who accidentally tossed condoms all over his interviewer’s desk ? He had mentioned in the comments that he had been contacted for a second interview, and here’s the update.

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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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‘The ultimate HR act:’ These lessons from 9/11 remain relevant today

HRExecutive

Minutes after the first hijacked plane slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Alayne Gentul went into action. Advertisement As the senior vice president and director of human resources for Fiduciary Trust International, the 44-year-old married mother of two helped evacuate her colleagues from the 90th floor of South Tower.

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Empathy 2.0: The Answer to Changing Employee Needs

Root

Burnout. It’s a big issue for leaders and organizations. In fact, according to a recent survey by Monster , 95% of people are considering leaving their jobs , and being burned out is the most common reason. This study isn’t a one-off; the data is widespread and reveals that people are unhappy with their workplaces. A Microsoft Corp. survey of global workers reveals the majority are struggling or just surviving in pandemic work conditions and many (41%) are considering leaving their employer this

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Are your hybrid working plans inclusive of disabled people?

HR Zone

Strategy Disability awareness in a hybrid working world.

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3 Hybrid Workforce Variations: Choosing the One That’s Right for You

TalentCulture

Many use hybrid as an umbrella term to indicate a mix of remote and in-office employees. They also use the term blended employees. These are employees who work in-office some […]. The post 3 Hybrid Workforce Variations: Choosing the One That’s Right for You appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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Can AI help reverse the Great Resignation?

HRExecutive

As human resource leaders deal with the Great Resignation —waves of employees quitting and many more looking to leave their current jobs—HR leaders and technology experts say that data issues hinder artificial intelligence’s ability to predict employee flight risk accurately right now. That said, they are optimistic that AI will play a role in employee retention.

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#SHRM21 Speaker Spotlight - The Steve Browne Interrogation

SHRM

If you work in human resources, are a SHRM member, or have attended a national or state SHRM event, there is a good chance that you will fall squarely into one of two categories: 1. You know Steve Browne. 2. You WILL know Steve Browne. For those of you in the latter category, Steve Browne is the Chief People Officer with LaRosa’s, Inc. (a multi-state pizzeria chain in SW Ohio and SE Indiana), SHRM Board Member, former SHRM MAC Member, SHRM Foundation Leadership Circle Member, is active on the sp

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Employee Experience: four shifts to help create a more people-centric workplace

HR Zone

Employees Four steps to a human-focused EX.

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Replicate? Or Redefine?

Robin Schooling

A number of years ago, as I was cavorting-in-the-job-market whilst in pursuit of a new gig, I had an interview for an HR Leader role when the site leader (we’ll call him Bob) asked me “what HR best practices are you aware of in our industry? I want us to implement all the best practices.”. (I could sense the HR-splaining pride oozing out of Bob’s pores as he tossed that cliché (“best practices”) into the conversation.

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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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5 Ways HR Can Improve Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement

Pathways

Our always-on culture makes it difficult to manage work-life balance. But human resources departments know how important work-life balance is to employee engagement. Creating harmony between our personal and professional lives allows us to be more engaged in both realms of our lives. However, when employees struggle to maintain healthy boundaries between work and home, it’s hard to be fully invested and engaged at work.

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HR Webinar: Preparing for the Great Resignation ? Register Now!

Intoo USA

Preparing for the Great Resignation — Live Webinar. While last year saw an increase in layoffs, this year we are seeing employees leave for their own personal reasons. As a result, HR professionals must consider how to manage these ongoing challenges. INTOO is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

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Is the trend for company-wide mental health breaks futile?

HR Zone

Employees Is the trend for mental health breaks futile?

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