Sat.Nov 06, 2021 - Fri.Nov 12, 2021

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The Surprising Reason People Quit Their Jobs That No One Talks About

Visier

The mass exodus of “ The Great Resignation” is far from over. August brought the highest quit rates on record and extended a five-month streak of record-breaking walkouts, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent report. Organizations risk continued loss of their most important assets: their people. Fixing this ailment requires diagnosis: why are people jumping ship?

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These CHROs say it’s time to ‘re-recruit’ your employees

HRExecutive

As companies continue to lose top talent during the Great Resignation , many are quickly trying to fill vacancies by pivoting their recruitment and hiring strategies—adding sign-on bonuses, emphasizing a commitment to flexibility, upping their investment in corporate social responsibility. Instead of focusing solely on hiring new talent, however, HR leaders should also concentrate on “re-recruiting” their existing employees to reduce flight risk and build an invested, engaged workforce.

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An Update on California’s ‘ABC Test’ for Independent-Contractor Status

SHRM Resources

At the end of 2020, it seemed the California Legislature, the courts, and even voters wanted to move away from the independent-contractor test codified in AB 5. However, during 2021, the pendulum seems to have swung back in favor of AB 5.

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10 Ways to Stop Sweating the Small Stuff and Move Forward

Thrive Global

We all encounter small daily stressors and challenges that can make us feel frustrated or anxious. There’s power in acknowledging the causes of our stress before it becomes cumulative or overwhelming — and it’s also important to arm ourselves with tools and strategies to help us address stress in the moment, so that we can move forward instead of dwelling on the issue.

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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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Why We Need a Renewed Focus on Employee Engagement in 2021

15Five

I’ve been working in the employee engagement space for quite some time now, and the one thing that has become pretty clear to me (and most everyone in America by now) is that the way we work has changed — especially in the last year. But more than that, the mentality we have around work has changed. Remember back in the day, when companies believed that employees should be nothing but grateful for their jobs?

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Have a Handle on ACA Compliance? Let ACA Vitals Decide

ACA Times

ACA reporting is heading into its seventh year, yet, many organizations still face significant obstacles to meeting the requirements of the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate , employers with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees are Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) and must: Offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time employees (and their dependents) whereby such coverage meets Minimum Value (MV); and .

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How HR Can Promote a Culture of Well-being

Pathways

Company culture is the most important factor in any organization’s performance— it encompasses the shared values, expectations, and attitudes held by team members that influence how they do their jobs every day. With the alarming and disruptive employee trends and labor statistics, HR teams are looking for ways to revitalize their workplace cultures.

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Why We Need a Renewed Focus on Employee Engagement in 2022

15Five

I’ve been working in the employee engagement space for quite some time now, and the one thing that has become pretty clear to me (and most everyone in America by now) is that the way we work has changed — especially in the last year. But more than that, the mentality we have around work has changed. Remember back in the day, when companies believed that employees should be nothing but grateful for their jobs?

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What Is The Metaverse And How Microsoft, Disney, and Amazon Could Win.

Josh Bersin

What Is A Metaverse? Simply put, a Metaverse is a digital space represented by digital representations of people, places, and things. In other words, it’s a “digital world” with real people represented by digital objects. In many ways, Microsoft Teams or Zoom is already a form of a Metaverse. You are “there” in the room, Read more» The post What Is The Metaverse And How Microsoft, Disney, and Amazon Could Win. appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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5 Ways to Improve Employee Experience

Hppy

Employee experience has become a hot topic over the last couple of years as remote work has fundamentally changed the nature of work and, more recently, as employee leave their jobs in droves. Organizations have to take long, hard looks at how they treat and interact with their employees, from the recruitment and onboarding stage to their most senior and veteran workers.

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I can’t stand my coworker’s voice, I feel guilty about taking maternity leave again, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, I can’t stand my coworker’s voice, I feel guilty about taking maternity leave again, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I can’t stand my coworker’s voice. I know this is going to come off as petty or intolerant and you’ll probably tell me to just get over it, but I need some feedback.

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6 ways COVID-19 is changing open enrollment this year

HRExecutive

COVID-19 certainly changed open enrollment last year —it was virtual for most employers, for one thing—and changes to the annual process are still occurring as the pandemic continues. From the use of technology to employees taking a more detailed look at their benefits because of the Delta variant, here is how OE is different this year. Advertisement It’s all about the technology.

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Microsoft Gets Aggressive With Viva Pricing

Josh Bersin

Last week something pretty significant was announced at Microsoft Ignite. The company announced pricing for Microsoft Viva, and it appears to be very aggressive. You can license all the Microsoft Viva modules (Connections, Learning, Insights, and Topics) for only $12 per user per month, currently discounted to $9 per user per month. And this means. Read more» The post Microsoft Gets Aggressive With Viva Pricing appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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How to Improve Training Programs for Employees

Hppy

Training is fundamental for any business to improve understanding, skillsets and to encourage employee development. Investing in your employees means investing in your business for the long haul, which is why adequate training can lead to success, whether it’s ongoing training for existing employees or new programs for new team members. Why is Employee Training so Important?

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5 Key Employee Engagement Metrics To Watch (And Keep Watching) | Perceptyx

Perceptyx

Employee engagement is a critical consideration for every organization. Business leaders need to understand the interrelationship between employee needs and business outcomes. Employee engagement metrics provide the insights that can lead to immediate actions. To grow and perform, businesses will need to be “future-proofed” and able to adapt to evolving technology, consumer expectations, and ways of working.

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5 steps HR must take to build a digital workplace 

HRExecutive

As the pandemic-driven demand for digital transformation continues to spread, digital workplace strategies are growing in importance inside U.S. organizations. In fact, according to Gartner research, 52% of organizations had a digital strategy in place in 2020 compared to 33% in 2018; meanwhile, 27% had an informal plan in place last year compared to 30% in 2018.

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The Story Of HiBob: A New HR Platform That’s Disrupting The Market

Josh Bersin

I talk with a lot of HR Tech companies and every now and then I find one that is hitting it out of the park. HiBob , an Israeli juggernaut who I met in 2017, is one of these companies. Let me tell you the story. First, the core HRMS market (employee systems of record). Read more» The post The Story Of HiBob: A New HR Platform That’s Disrupting The Market appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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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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High Employee Engagement Culture in IT is Easy to Achieve, Let Us Tell You How

Hppy

Employee engagement and retention can be crucial for a company’s development and employees’ productivity. With an efficient interaction of a business owner and its workers, there is a great chance to gain more success and revenue without much effort or spending. Thus, according to Statista , 51% of employees are satisfied with their job due to getting career advancement opportunities and also employer ethics.

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The Value of Self-driven Skill Development [Podcast]

TalentCulture

For many employees, a job isn’t simply the act of doing some work and collecting a paycheck anymore. For example, Millennial employees live in what some are calling an “identity […]. The post The Value of Self-driven Skill Development [Podcast] appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Does Your Company Suffer From Toxic Positivity?

TLNT: The Business of HR

Do you ever feel like your organization’s leaders are trying too hard to pretend that everything’s just fine? Or that companywide memos avoid any topic that can’t be positively spun? Or that uncomfortable conversations are muzzled with warnings like “let’s not dwell on the negative”? .

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Diversity and Inclusion is so much more than D&I

SHRM

The last year and a half have not only exposed our weaknesses and susceptibility to a global health crisis but have highlighted the deep-rooted inequity and discrimination that persists, leading to the social unrest experienced around the world. Many organizations have scrambled to understand the complexity of diversity and inclusion leading them to investigate their current processes and procedures for hiring and managing talent.

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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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Why Employers Are Hiring More Remote HR Leaders

Hppy

When working with innovation and developing new products, a good team is very important. Any idea, any project starts with a person, or rather with communication between people. Therefore, human resources are among the most important for any company, including an innovative one. The winners today are those who have been able to get their employees working from home in a way that makes them feel physically and emotionally comfortable.

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Hybrid working: The golden goose and the burnout paradox

HR Zone

Strategy The golden goose and the burnout paradox.

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The Path to More Agile People Practices

TLNT: The Business of HR

In the past year, the global pandemic thrusted workplace transformation into hyperdrive as companies initiating Covid-related changes 20-25 times faster than they thought possible pre-pandemic. This includes efforts like the transition to remote work — most companies took an average of 11 days to find a workable solution. This is a stark comparison to even 18 months ago, when many organizations still contemplated whether remote work was even possible. .

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To Pay or Not to Pay For COVID-19 Tests: That Is The ETS Question

SHRM

A major question prior to the publication of OSHA’s ETS was whether employers could require employees to pay for COVID-19 tests. We now know the answer: “maybe.” The ETS states that it does not require an employer to pay for any costs associated with testing; however, employer payment for testing may be required by other laws, regulations, or collective bargaining agreements, or other collectively negotiated agreements.

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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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Employment Lawsuit Pro Tip: Don’t Take Legal Advice from Your Opponent

Evil HR Lady

I (along with my brilliant jobshare partner) ran layoffs for a Fortune 100 company for several years. Our names and contact numbers went out on every single severance package, which means we handled hundreds and hundreds of calls with questions about this, that, or the other regarding the termination and severance, and what it meant when they signed the general release.

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How can employee benefits be fair for everyone in a global organisation?

HR Zone

Employees How to harmonise global employee benefits.

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The Most Important Culture Factor to Produce Results

TLNT: The Business of HR

Nearly every business on the planet has felt the impact of pandemic-driven lockdowns, closures, and staff shortages. Throw in variants and confusing mask and vaccine mandates, and the degree of difficulty for business leaders, team members, and customers only increases.