Sat.Oct 31, 2020 - Fri.Nov 06, 2020

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What Software Skills do I Need to Work in HR? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

Occasionally I get a question from a reader, such as below. If you have a question you’d like to ask here or on the podcast, please send it to questions AT upstarthr.com or record a short voice note here anonymously: [link]. See other reader questions here. Today’s question is about software, tools, and technology that HR pros should know about.

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Can AI Improve Training

Engage2Excel

Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are all around us, and we are more used to it than we realize. For example, the internet searches we conduct, working with virtual assistants, or even shopping online and checking out recommended purchases. Interestingly, in a recent survey to HR professionals by Engage2Excel Group, when asked which technology trends HR professionals most were interested in learning about, 81 percent responded with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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How to captivate employees during the pandemic

Hppy

This year has been challenging for many, especially those running a business. During these unprecedented times, nothing seems certain and this can cause problems for your business. One thing is for certain: you need your employees to be firmly on your side. Employee retention is crucial at the moment; there is no point in fighting to keep your business afloat if you have no staff to keep it going.

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California Voters Approve Gig Drivers’ Independent-Contractor Status

SHRM Resources

California voters passed Proposition 22, which will allow gig-economy companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to classify app-based drivers as independent contractors despite a strict new law that a court recently said makes such drivers employees.

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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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Workforce Planning for Your Next Fiscal Year in a Time of Uncertainty

Cisive

While it is challenging to have strategic business conversations around budget, staffing and headcount while we are working in a time of uncertainty, we still have to be able to plan for our company’s future. HR leaders and our teams are struggling to plan and prepare for either a surge or a shortage of talent, a boom or bust economy, a major election that has a direct impact on federal policies, and the potential for a pandemic second—or even third—wave.

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U.S. Hiring Trends for Fall 2020

Hppy

It’s been an unprecedented time for the American workforce in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although the country has seen recessions and depressions before, one of the most unique aspects of this current one has been the uneven job losses by industry. Some sectors have been devastated (eg. travel) while others have been unexpectedly thriving.

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Video: Jobs and Skills Masterclass

HR Examiner

Video with full transcript. In this video, John Sumser presents a masterclass on the jobs and skills needed in today’s organizations as we navigate the world of work during the coronavirus pandemic. I’d love to hear your thoughts about the discussion we had in the interview. Post your comments on HRExaminer.com or my YouTube Channel » Full Transcript.

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Bookmark This! The Rise of Human Experience Management #HXM

HR Bartender

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we’re human. And we want to be treated as such. This includes our work experience. Yes, we’re technically an employee or a manager or maybe a freelancer, but we want to be treated as a human. Our friends at SAP SuccessFactors launched a LinkedIn Live series recently called “The Rise of HXM – Human Experience Management”.

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Are You Tracking Gobal Payroll Metrics?

Immedis

Reports are the lifeblood of the modern organization. Payroll is increasingly under greater pressure to deliver data and in volumes and categories often overlooked. While producing reports is not exactly a new phenomenon to payroll professionals, what is new is the breadth and depth of reporting now requested. However, and this may surprise some readers, a recent survey demonstrates that almost half of organizations acknowledge that they do not track key performance indicators (KPIs) in their

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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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Managers Make or Break Your Culture of Career Mobility

Degreed

You can talk about career mobility all you want. But unless the managers across your organization buy into it too, it’s all just lip service — followed by negative, real-world consequences. People often leave an organization for two reasons. The first? A bad boss. The second? Lack of professional development. . To give your people the development they seek, and to create real business value for your organization, it makes sense to embrace career mobility.

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how can we keep morale up during our busy holiday season when we’re all at home?

Ask a Manager

It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: As we’ve moved into holiday season mode (already!) my team is taking on a huge load of work that is both physically and emotionally draining. I’m looking for some ways to help keep morale up, and help us push through until our holiday break. I’m a senior team member (non-management) for a busy department of about 20 who works in billing and fulfillment for a retailer of bespoke luxury goods.

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Appreciation in the Workplace: Why It Matters

Achievers

I’m lucky to have two beautiful daughters and since working nearly 15 years advocating for appreciation in the workplace , I’ve been implanting into their brains the importance of recognition and why you need to treat people the right way. A few years back, I was on vacation in Mauritius, a beautiful island with incredible hotels. We came to the end of our two weeks stay and my daughters, aged 8 and 10 at the time, wanted to write a personal thank you note to the workers of the children’s club t

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Remember the Titans

DecisionWise

THE MANAGER's GUIDE TO. Winning with the Employee Experience. Download this companion guide to our discussion of the film “Remember the Titans” and learn more about fostering a strong organizational culture built on respect and unity. Download the Guide. More “Employee Engagement Goes to the Movies” Videos. DecisionWise consultants, Kenna Bryan and Adam Koozer discuss team-building and leadership lessons from the 2000 film, Remember the Titans.

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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 bridge digital internal communications skills gaps

HR Zone

Employees It's time to bridge the digital IC skills gap.

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3 Steps to Choosing the Best Hiring and Talent Technology

Allegis Global Solutions

Hiring has changed beyond all recognition since the pandemic struck earlier this year. In response, hiring organisations have been forced to adopt new digital strategies to engage, hire and onboard talent, which will inevitably have a long-term impact on the industry. Today’s talent leaders are challenged on how to effectively harness talent technology within a new operating model; one that supports the end-to-end talent process and drives strong performance.

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What is Recruitment Marketing and how should employers use it

Hppy

Recruitment management can be defined as the process of finding new employees. Businesses place job ads to locate new talent, review resumes, and invite potential candidates for interviews. The recruitment process can be separated into five activities that may vary depending on the company’s needs. . The process starts with finding new people. Online job boards have many people looking for work, and companies post ads on relevant websites when they have an opening for a new position.

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7 Questions You Should Definitely Ask When Interviewing for a Remote Job

The Muse

Will you be set up to succeed in your role, connect with your colleagues, and grow your career? Here’s how to find out.

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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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Want to adopt AI in the workplace? Start small, experts say

HRExecutive

In theory, it sounds good to implement AI in an organization. But many HR leaders are worried about adopting data and automation technologies: Is it burdensome? Time-consuming? Does it take the human out of human resources ? Fear not, HR Tech speakers said during the HR Technology Conference & Exposition, held virtually. Advertisement. When used to their full potential, data and analytics can help HR advance its position as a critical value creator, providing data-driven insights that will b

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4 Essential Soft Skills for Successful Remote Work

SHRM Resources

?The shift to remote work has been one of the most conspicuous HR trends of 2020. Many industry forecasters believe a significant percentage of work will continue to be performed remotely in the years ahead, even after the coronavirus threat is contained. In this new normal, it's important to know which soft skills are critical for effective remote work and how managers can best identify and bring out those skills in their direct reports.Soft skills have always been a factor in hiring decisions.

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Top HR Goals for 2021

BambooHR

At this point, everyone has run out of new ways to say, “2020 has been a tough year.” We’ve had all our expectations turned upside.

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6 Ways to Build Up Your Resume When You Can’t Afford to Do an Unpaid Internship

The Muse

Unpaid internships can be financially out of reach for many students. Here’s how to build up your resume without one.

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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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my employee doesn’t wear a bra on Zoom meetings — should I say anything?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m a man who manages a team of eight. We are all remote since COVID started. It’s become noticeable in the last few months that a woman on the team, let’s call her Samantha, is not wearing a bra during zoom calls. She isn’t dressing provocatively or sexy. I do find it a little distracting sometimes, but not so much that I would bring it up with her.

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How HR can tackle employee loneliness when working remotely

cipHR

From communicating openly, to raising awareness of loneliness, here’s how HR can support employees who feel isolated or alone. How many of us have felt isolated or lonely during the pandemic? Between 3 April and 3 May 2020 , 2.6 million adults in the UK reported that they “often” or “always” felt lonely. Lockdown meant no socialising with others in person and while this might have come as a relief to some, to others it resulted in increased feelings of loneliness.

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15 Things to Avoid When Letting Employees Go [Infographic]

TalentCulture

Especially during our prolonged pandemic, and right before we begin the holiday season, firing someone is not fun. The impact on the person getting fired is both obvious and tragic. […]. The post 15 Things to Avoid When Letting Employees Go [Infographic] appeared first on TalentCulture.

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The 10-Step Process to Setting Up a Knowledge Management Program

EDSI

Knowledge management is not just a stand-alone program or project. KM refers to the explicit and tacit information life-cycle that runs throughout the entire organization on a continual basis. This 10-step setup process will teach you everything you need to know to minimize risks and maximize results.

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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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How Influencer Marketing Can Benefit Your Social Strategy

Take It Personel-ly

Even if you have never engaged in influencer marketing in your own business, you have likely been impacted or influenced by it. Today, this is one of the best ways to build your brand online while raising awareness among your audience. Today, influencer marketing, such as individuals discussing information about your product, like “what is […].

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Unearth Your A.I. Ethics with these Questions

HR Examiner

“In the 20th Century, having an ethics committee or oversight function meant having a way to generate a set of rules. From a policy perspective, ethics boiled down to ‘this is good and that is bad.’ We’ve begun to move at a rate that requires us to include more uncertainty in our decisions and proclamations.” - John Sumser. Asking Ethical questions about your Values of People and Technology.

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4 Things You Can Do to Get Candidates to Open Your Emails!

SHRM

I found some cool data that probably got overlooked a while back from CB Insights [1]. Now, this data is from 2016, but it’s super relevant! CB Insights did some testing with their own email newsletter that went out to 175K+. A very big sample and the reality is they have the exact same goal as we all do, Get Candidates to Open Our Email! These 4 things work really well in getting people to open your email: 1.

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