Sat.Sep 04, 2021 - Fri.Sep 10, 2021

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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

AIHR

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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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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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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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

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 C Sheet | September 10th

Visier

1. Automated Rejection. According to a new report by Harvard Business School, automated resume scanning technology is rejecting viable candidates. An estimated 75% of companies use this type of software—99% for Fortune 500 companies—causing both candidates and companies to miss out. Automated hiring software is mistakenly rejecting millions of viable job candidates (The Verge). 2.

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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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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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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

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.

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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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HR can play its role this World Suicide Prevention Day

HR Zone

Employees Keep talking: World Suicide Prevention Day.

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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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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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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?

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

HR Zone

People Learn to speak your people's language.

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The 5 Essential Traits of a Learning Organization

TalentCulture

In a rapidly evolving digital world, human resources are the biggest asset for any organization. Thus, creating a culture of learning is essential to tap into the true potential of […]. The post The 5 Essential Traits of a Learning Organization appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

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.

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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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Are your hybrid working plans inclusive of disabled people?

HR Zone

Strategy Disability awareness in a hybrid working world.

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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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the intern who set up a cot and other stories of internships gone wrong

Ask a Manager

This post, the intern who set up a cot and other stories of internships gone wrong , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. With summer internships ending, here are 10 of the most intriguing intern stories that readers have shared in the past. But first, for the record, most interns are great! But when things go wrong, they tend to really go wrong.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

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.

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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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RESET – A Leader’s Guide to Work In An Age of Upheaval – new book by @JohnnyCTaylorJr and @SHRM

The Tim Sackett Project

I’m out at the SHRM Annual Conference this week and excited to see all my HR Peers and Friends! It’s a big event since SHRM didn’t have an in-person 2020 conference and by far the largest in-person conference I’ve gone two in a very long time! SHRM CEO, Johnny Taylor, is also launching his new book, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval , and it couldn’t be better timing for HR leaders and organizational leaders looking for ideas and solid data

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I’m upset that my friend wants to work for the company that laid me off

Ask a Manager

This post, I’m upset that my friend wants to work for the company that laid me off , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a bit of what I feel is an ethical dilemma and would like some help gaining perspective on how it is best to handle this type of situation. I was suddenly laid off from my dream job this past winter.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

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.

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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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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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The LinkedIn Invite That Got Me to Click!

The Tim Sackett Project

The recruiter in me is constantly trying to figure out the best subject line for emails and Inmails to get a response. At the end of the day, I need people to click to open so I can potentially recruit them. That’s how we become successful in recruiting, getting people interested! My #1 go-to subject line for years has simply been my last name “Sackett” Just that one word in the subject gets more click-throughs than anything else I’ve used.