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10 Tips for Creating a Flexible Workplace

Sterling Check

How to give workers freedom without compromising productivity. From a work perspective, one of the biggest outcomes of the COVID-19 crisis we are facing today will be the desire for people to view flexible work schedules as the norm for business. It’s likely, too, that the longer people remain away from office settings, the more a considerably more flexible arrangement will suit them.

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Avoiding Debt Relief Scams

Take It Personel-ly

Is there any lower form of individual than one who would take advantage of another person’s misfortune? While it’s likely everyone would agree it’s difficult to get any lower than that, the fact remains such people are out there. Worse, they’re often really good at making their offers look promising — until you realize they […].

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4 Hiring Trends to Watch in 2020

Fond

Job seekers are expecting more out of the recruitment experience — are you answering the call? Understanding what job seekers wanted from a new job used to be simple. For decades, the lure of a bigger salary was enough to attract top talent in any industry, but recently things have changed. Studies show that people are seeking out opportunities for career growth and flexibility above pay raises. .

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5 Must-Have Talking Points in a New Employee Orientation

Take It Personel-ly

Most companies offer an orientation for new employees. You have a lot of information to cover with thee employees during this orientation. After all the paperwork is completed, it’s time to let your employees know all of the important intel. Here are 5 must-have talking point in a new employee orientation. Attendance Policy Every company […].

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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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Lights, camera, action: Interviewing in our new reality

HRExecutive

Despite all the money that employers invest in technology, many don’t train recruiters on how to effectively prepare for digital interviews. It’s an issue that’s coming front and center now, as so many Americans are navigating the new reality of working from home. “They’re antiquated and fall behind the curve,” says Paul Bailo, executive, Digital Strategy & Innovation and adjunct professor of applied analytics at Columbia University.

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Why Do Staffing Background Checks Get Delayed?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Background checks are invaluable for staffing agencies. This is because, given the nature of their business, staffing agencies cannot afford to hire the wrong people. Conducting thorough and accurate background checks is essential to ensure this. In most cases, accuracy isn’t the only thing staffing agencies need to worry about. The length of time taken to conduct the background check also matters.

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24 Actionable Employee Engagement Ideas and Activities

Achievers

Two-thirds of employees in North America are considering leaving their jobs in 2020. For employees under 30, that number is even higher. One of the fastest routes to a better retention rate is by improving employee engagement. Highly engaged employees are not only more likely to remain with an organization – they also perform better, help companies achieve greater profitability, and have more positive interactions with customers.

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Companies Hiring Recruiters Right Now

Linkedin Talent Blog

As hiring has slowed across the U.S. , recruiters are some of the first to feel the pressure. For many of them, this has meant changes in bandwidth, commission structures, and even job security. The good news is that many organizations are hiring recruiters, especially those needing to fill roles in healthcare, warehousing , and tech. Below you can see a list of the employers with the most open recruiting roles in the U.S., according to LinkedIn Talent Insights.

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what’s reasonable for managers to expect of parents working from home?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: What are reasonable expectations for managers whose employees are now working from home? For myself, I can adhere to my normal schedule while homebound, but I have a great employee who, having gone above and beyond in normal times, pleads child care issues now that she is home. She is productive, but putting off some time-sensitive tasks because her toddler demands her time.

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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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How to Help Employees Navigate Unemployment During COVID-19

SHRM Resources

?As coronavirus-related claims for unemployment insurance reach historic levels, state systems are. overwhelmed, laid-off workers are frustrated, and anxiety is mounting.Employers can't solve all these problems, but they can provide support to make the employees' transition as smooth as possible. That begins by recognizing there may be a stigma around collecting unemployment benefits even in these unique times.

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How HR has changed more in the last 20 days than in 20 years

HR Zone

Change HR in the last 20 days versus the last 20 years.

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You Don’t Lack the Discipline

Evil HR Lady

Have you seen the “motivational” tweets and advice about what you should do during Quarantine? Like these: If you don’t come out of this quarantine with either: 1.) a new skill 2.) starting what you’ve been putting off like a new business 3.) more knowledge You didn’t ever lack the time, you lacked the discipline — Jeremy Haynes (@TheJeremyHaynes) April 2, 2020.

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Managing Workplace Stress During Covid-19

BambooHR

Life certainly took an alarming turn in March. First came toilet paper-hoarding, then toilet paper-hoarding memes, and then real worries about food and medical mask.

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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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Top 10 Employee COVID-19 Concerns Every Leader Needs to Understand

TinyPulse

This research is co-published by Dr. Brooks Holtom of Georgetown University and TINYpulse. The Coronavirus / COVID-19 impact is not evenly distributed geographically, and vital themes have emerged when reviewing the Top 10 Concerns of Employees when it comes to this pandemic. We created the following playbook based on data collected from hundreds of employees across multiple geographies and industries for leaders as they captain their team through this crisis.

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What is A Furlough?

Workology

A furlough is a temporary, unpaid leave of absence for employees due to special needs of a company or employer, which may be due to economic conditions at the specific employer or in the economy as a. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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How to Establish a COVID-19 Safety Policy

TalentCulture

The spread of COVID-19 is changing how we all operate, and businesses are no exception. With cases mounting across the United States, we’re watching the “world’s largest work-from-home experiment” unfold. Many companies that normally work in office spaces are requiring employees to work remotely, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Twitter, and my own company, Influence & Co.

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Work-from-home mandates create cybersecurity concerns

HRExecutive

With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to climb, more employees are working from home than ever before. According to a flash survey of the CNBC Technology Executive Council conducted in March, 85% have at least half of their workforces working from home, and 25% of organizations are now entirely remote. That has cybersecurity experts concerned.

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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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A Good Cry

Everyday People

I needed a break. A break from the constant barrage of news, regulations, statistics and a seemingly endless stream of bad news. It’s as if nothing else is happening in the world. Everyone is focused on COVID19 every. single. moment. It’s getting to be too much. So, I went outside my house to sit on my porch and look at the green grass mixed with the spring flowers and the buds coming out on the trees.

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Crisis management: seven tips for communicating through challenging times

HR Zone

Employees Seven tips for communicating in a crisis.

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why can’t you contact your spouse’s employer to advocate for them?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: Why are you telling people that spouses as a rule cannot contact their partner’s boss and saying that is unprofessional? Is that in every situation? What if my spouse is on the autism spectrum or what if an employer is forcing sick workers to come in and illegally break stay-at-home orders given by the government? I think the advice you are giving on this is off-base.

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COVID-19 Impact: Survey Details the Challenges, Actions & Outlook of Small and Midsized Businesses

ADP

On March 25 – 28, ADP surveyed 1000 small (1-49 EEs) and midsized (50-999 EEs) U.S. businesses to understand the actions they've taken and challenges.

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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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17 Resources for Remote Work and Virtual Leaders (i4cp login required)

i4cp

The following resources are being collected and curated by i4cp's research team to employees, managers, and leaders adjusting to remote work / working from home and virtual leadership responsibilities. Remote Work / Working From Home Microsoft’s Remote Work Checklist – a simple, good place to start A Quick Guide to Working from Home – a more detailed look at working from home considerations Free Courses from LinkedIn Learning – a set of 16 free courses on working remotely, time management, manag

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How HR as the ‘critical friend’ can combat unconscious bias

HR Zone

Change HR as the critical friend.

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CARES Act: 4 Key Pieces for You

Best Money Moves

CARES Act: 4 key pieces for you. Helping you to understand the resources available to you through the newly enacted CARES Act. Congress took swift action to provide relief to millions of Americans struggling to stay afloat during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, passing the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law in late March.

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How to Recruit When Hiring Is on Hold

SHRM Resources

?Employers have suddenly gone from frantically trying to find scarce talent to pumping the brakes on hiring.According to recent research from global risk management and advisory firm Willis Towers Watson, 42 percent of surveyed organizations have frozen or reduced hiring, and another 28 percent are considering doing so. "My sense is that most employers are pushing the pause button on hiring for now," said Brett Schneider, a labor and employment attorney in the Boca Raton, Fla., office.

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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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Email Etiquette at the Workplace

HR Digest

The advent of the email as the official way to communicate in the 90s changed the way the world exchanged work-related correspondence. Emails have taken over a significant part of the way we conduct business in the real world. They are a useful way to track every official communication and do not get lost or take up space. And can be accessed from anywhere.

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How to keep the business health and safety compliant during the Covid-19 pandemic

HR Zone

Change Covid-19: Are you health & safety compliant?

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Take care of yourself – you deserve it!

HR Morning

Now, more than ever, it’s time we take good care of ourselves. Responsibility is heavy, daily structure looks different than just weeks ago, and the worry of COVID19 finds its way into every corner of our lives. In a time when our health is of utmost importance, we’re stressed beyond measure, making “essential food runs” for the tub of Ben & Jerry’s and finding ourselves binge watching everything from Tiger King to HGTV.