Sat.Sep 05, 2020 - Fri.Sep 11, 2020

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5 Ways to Improve Diversity Recruiting Efforts

Visier

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has placed a magnifying glass on the state of workplace diversity at organizations in all industries. The BLM movement has stirred companies to finally make diversity and inclusion tablestakes and according to this NPR piece, leaders are examining how they can do better throughout the employee lifecycle. . With Talent Acquisition usually an individual’s first encounter with your company, it’s more important than ever to improve your diversity recruiting effo

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How To Boost Office Productivity

Hppy

For any business, your employees are a central component of the success of your company. Happy employees make productive employees, and productive employees mean the whole company achieves its goals quicker. As a HR manager or recruiter, it may fall to you to assess exactly how to boost office productivity in the workplace. While a lot of this lies in making your employees comfortable and happy, there are some things you can do to see an instant boost in overall productivity.

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Why Employer Branding is so Important

Blu Ivy Group

In a continued celebration of being nominated as one of the top Canadian Employer Brands for the HR Awards , we are highlighting one of our clients, CGI to share a few things that make their work really special. CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Operating in hundreds of locations across the globe, CGI delivers end-to-end services and solutions, including strategic IT and business consulting, systems integration, intellectual property, and managed IT

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Calif. Governor Signs Law Exempting Freelance Journalists from ‘ABC Test’

SHRM Resources

Many freelance journalists, musicians, translators and other workers in California can operate as independent contractors under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 4.

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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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HR’s Worst Enemy!

The Tim Sackett Project

I’m always amazed to hear about all of the Enemies that HR has! You have employees, and hiring managers, and the EEOC, and employment attorneys, and staffing firms, and insurance firms, and HR software providers. I mean, if I hadn’t been in HR, I would think that everyone is against HR! It feels like that some days, doesn’t it? HR’s real worst enemy, though, doesn’t get that without your organization’s service or product being successful, no one is successful

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How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Employers In Hiring

Take It Personel-ly

Do you think hiring is a daunting task? Yes, it is. But, it will no longer be when you complete reading this article. Searching for the right candidate has never been easy. You want someone compatible, skilled, and willing to stick around for a long time. The burden of expectations is always high, and the […].

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Crimcheck Is Now A Bullhorn Marketplace Partner

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Crimcheck Is Now A Bullhorn Marketplace Partner Crimcheck is proud to announce that we have become a Bullhorn Marketplace Partner. Crimcheck and Bullhorn have had a successful integrated partnership for a number of years. We recently launched an enhanced version of our integration, which provides an updated interface, the addition of our Applicant Link workflow, built-in Adverse Action support, and our integrated E-Verify solution.

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The Future of Healthcare Human Resources After COVID-19

Precheck

The Future of Healthcare Human Resources After COVID-19 Sep. 8, 2020. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. The coronavirus pandemic sent seismic shifts through the healthcare industry, forcing organizations and workforces to evolve at a breathtaking speed. For the first time, the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) annual conference was held virtually this past August.

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I accidentally sent my boss a message complaining about her, boss wants to know my long-term plan, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I accidentally sent my boss a message complaining about her. I accidentally sent a message to my boss which was meant for somebody else and am very embarrassed. I’d had a long day. I had back to back meetings from 12 to 4. I started work at 7 am to allow myself some extra time to produce work products before the meetings started.

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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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Webinar: Understanding the Employee Experience – PART 2: Before, During, & After COVID-19

DecisionWise

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Time: 1:00 pm Eastern / 10:00 pm Pacific. Presenters: Dr. Tracy Maylett, CEO, who will be joined by a panel of guests. Cost: Complimentary, with free registration. Join us for this special follow-up webinar, “Understanding the Employee Experience – PART 2: Before, During, & After COVID-19” Our guest panel of experts will discuss: What employee engagement will look like in the future, and how to get ahead of it.

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What California Residents Need to Know About the Individual Mandate

ACA Times

2 minute read: This year will mark the first year that California residents will face a new reality of the Individual Mandate. While 2019 was a year of reprieve from the obligation for individuals to obtain healthcare coverage when the federal Individual Mandate was zeroed out in 2019, a new state Individual Mandate in California has sprouted in 2020 to fill the void. .

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3 Big Tips for Recruiting Top Talent in the Pandemic

Kazoo

Welcome to How We Do at Kazoo, our series where we share actionable insider tips to make the workplace awesome. Today, we’re talking with Kazoo Senior Talent Coordinator Robyn Trinkleback about how her recruiting strategy changed in response to the pandemic — and her recruiting tips to make remote recruiting a success. As a recruiter, Robyn’s role is sourcing the best talent out there.

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Upskilling Your Employees: Top 10 Benefits

Achievers

Let’s have a quiz: if you had just one skill to equip your employees with, what would that be? If your response was something like: “I want my employees to master X software,” you might want to reconsider. Because a new, more shiny app could replace that software tool in less than six months from now, and your wish would have gone to waste. But what if you didn’t have to pick, and you were able to develop your employees’ complete skillsets instead of just one skill?

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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 apply design thinking to employee experience

HR Zone

Employees Creating the 'designer' employee experience.

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Handling the Clash of Parenting and Work in a Pandemic [Video]

UpstartHR

Last week I had a chance to bring together an amazing panel to talk about how to support parents in a challenging work environment. This conversation featured: Donielle Buie, HR leader in charge of employee wellbeing at the Broad Institute. Shana Sweeney, CHRO of SugarCRM. Jonathan Corke, marketing leader at Bright Horizons. In the video below, you can hear each of these leaders talking about how they are tackling the challenge of supporting parents, regardless of whether work is remote or not.

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Podcast: Engagement Goes To The Movies – “The Intern”

DecisionWise

In this episode of the Engaging People Podcast, we present another installment of “Employee Engagement Goes to the Movies,” where we consult the silver screen for powerful lessons on what to do and what not to do to create the right employee experience. This time, we examine the 2015 film “The Intern,” starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.

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6 Most Important Employee Training Topics That Your Organization Should Consider

Hppy

With the growing need for excellence in the workplace, the value of employee training is also rising. However, many times companies face doubts regarding the topics that they have to cover in their employee training programs. In this post, we are trying to clear such doubts. Here you will find a list of six super crucial employee training topics that companies in 2020 should consider.

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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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How companies can build a high performance, people-first culture

HR Zone

Culture 8 steps to a high-performing culture.

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Show Me, Don't Tell Me, How to Recognize

Engage2Excel

Sometimes organizations think all they have to do is tell their leaders to go out there and say, “thank you,” more often, and that’s all you have to do to improve recognition. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Successful recognition is not just in the words used, but the delivery of those words, and many people don’t know how to recognize – they need to be shown.

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How unprecedented times brought us closer together – and increased our engagement score by 13%

Reflektive

My brothers and I used to play a board game called “Pandemic”, where we each were assigned a role to play in stopping the spread of a dangerous virus before it became a pandemic. Together we had to work to protect people across countries from getting the virus, and it was a very difficult game to win. Never did we think this game was reflective of what was to come in 2020.

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Why It’s Important for Your Employee’s to Be Happy and Healthy

Hppy

If you have recently conducted a review of your company and found that your staff are unhappy, you’re probably feeling a little stressed yourself. However, the wellbeing of your employees is extremely important, and plays a vital role in the success of your company. In this article, we are going to take a look at six different reasons why it is so important for your staff to be happy and healthy.

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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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Why HR must not overlook sexual harassment in the Covid-19 era

HR Zone

People Sexual harassment in the Covid-19 era.

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12 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week

Achievers

Customer Service Week (October 5 – 9, 2020) is important to us here at Achievers. We’re an employee success platform, but we know that “Customer and employee satisfaction should be seen as two sides of the same coin.” Customer Service Week was designated by the U.S. Congress and it is celebrated in all 50 states. In the words of Bill Gessert , president of the International Customer Service Association, “This annual observance is your chance to launch an internal campaign designed to craft

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my mentor has become a QAnon conspiracist

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I need some career-adjacent advice that intersects with the current political climate. I’ve been a wreck for about two weeks, since discovering that a mentor of mine seems to have gotten sucked in by QAnon. Any other acquaintance would be written off unsentimentally. But this feels different, partly because I am CRUSHED to lose this person as a trusted mentor and friend.

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Perks and Benefits That Foster Workplace Diversity

Justworks

Over time, more and more companies are realizing that a highly diverse workforce can lead to numerous benefits, ranging from increased creativity and innovation to higher earnings and returns on equity. As companies catch on to these benefits to their business, they’re starting to take important steps to foster diversity in the workplace. That said, there’s still a lot of work to be done — culture of diversity requires ongoing, proactive efforts by business leaders.

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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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Equality, diversity and inclusion: why HR needs to take centre stage

HR Zone

Culture Avoiding EDI pitfalls.

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Video: Employee Engagement Goes To The Movies – Episode 2: The Intern

DecisionWise

DecisionWise consultants Spencer Taylor and Kenna Bryan examine the 2015 film “The Intern,” starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. In this movie, Ben (played by De Niro) is a 70-year old retired widower who takes an intern position at an online fashion site run by Jules (played by Hathaway). One of the power principles we took from the film is the concept of “the power of one to make a difference.

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Job Analysis: A Practitioner’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Job analysis is a common technique aimed at providing detailed information on a worker’s job. A job analysis can help draft a better job description, lead to a safer work environment, help in workforce planning, and is key in performance management. Because it touches so many key HR functions, this article will provide a practitioner’s guide with a full 5-step template on how to conduct a job analysis.

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