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Building Emotional Intelligence for HR Leaders in Today's Post-COVID Landscape

Pathways

Stress and anxiety have long been on the upswing in U.S. organizations over the last several years. However, COVID-19 conditions have increased and accelerated employees' burnout and mental health concerns due to workplace conditions.

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Remote work crisis mode is stopping us from feeling connected

Jostle

Many of us left our workplaces overnight, had to adapt to a new mode of work, and didn’t know how long it would last. Leaders and organizations had close to no time to adapt to converting desk workers to remote positions, and as a result, almost all of us experienced communication barriers, technological difficulties, and feelings of loneliness.

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Organizations: The Time to Start Recruiting is Right Now

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Poster Guard® Compliance Protection , a division of HRdirect and the leading labor law poster service that gets your business up to date with all required federal, state and local labor law postings, and then keeps it that way — for an entire year.

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Overwork: Why It Happens, Why It’s Bad, And How To Stop It

Wellable

One of the drawbacks of remote work is its effect on the prevalence of overworking. According to a survey conducted by the Los Angeles-based staffing firm Robert Half, nearly 70% of professionals who transitioned to remote work because of the pandemic say they now work on the weekends, and 45% say they regularly work more hours during the week than they did before.

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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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What Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Mean For Your Skilled Nursing Facility?

Hireology

At the time of this publication, the vaccine has not been mandated by the federal government , but that could become a requirement for any agencies that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding. It’s worth noting that an employer, or state or local government could create a mandate based upon specific societal needs for safety. For the time being, however, there’s no explicit requirement mandating the vaccine at the highest levels of government. .

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[UPDATE] What Employers Need to Know About the Employee Retention Credit

ACA Times

3 minute read: The latest IRS Notice 2021-23 provides additional rules on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) with respect to quarter one and quarter two of the 2021 tax year. . The new notice supplements IRS Notice 2021-20 and clarifies that under Section 207 of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, the period in which the Employee Retention Credit can be obtained was widened to include the first and second quarters of 2021.

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Help Managers Improve Recognition Right Now

Engage2Excel

In our review of what organizations are doing to optimize recognition this year, we learned that innovators are focused on helping managers improve their ability to deliver meaningful recognition. As one recognition leader put it, “We have the technology infrastructure in place. What we need now is to help people, particularly managers, better understand how to deliver recognition experiences that are meaningful.

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How Do Leaders Create Continuous Improvement?

The People Equation

I asked my readership, “How do leaders create continuous improvement?” It turns out there are many ways to interpret the meaning of continuous improvement. Read on to learn how Rich Teed , President of LBi Software , works to personally better himself, as well as foster a culture of improvement at his company. The Pathways to Getting Better. Getting better is about learning and it’s evident that Teed takes this to heart.

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How to Bring Back Employees After COVID-19

Hppy

In this COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses and IT companies have been affected. The work had to be stopped or the employees had to adapt to the work from home culture. This has completely affected the customer and sales of the organizations but now with things getting better, the companies are trying to end the furlough and bring the employees back to the office.

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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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3 strategies for engaging teams in a meaningful, efficient way–long term

HRExecutive

We are a few months into 2021, the one-year mark since COVID-19 changed the world has passed, and many feel their workloads have increased and stress levels have multiplied. HR professionals are up to their ears in handbooks, compliance and remote work challenges. But it is never too late to get a fresh start. HR professionals should not pretend things are the same, but instead, make 2021 a game-changing year to make significant positive change for their organizations.

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Business Acumen for HR Professionals: Everything You Need To Know

Digital HR Tech

Arguably, the strongest predictor of business impact is the ability to understand the business, or business acumen. This skill is underdeveloped in HR. Indeed, 4 in 10 CHROs consider business acumen the most lacking skill in HR talent. So what is business acumen in HR, and how can you develop this competency? Contents What is business acumen in HR? – Why is business acumen important for HR professionals and businesses?

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Post-Pandemic Pet Care: What a Return to the Office Means for Our Pets

TalentCulture

Returning to work soon? Ready for post-pandemic pet care? It’s time to take a look at your pet’s upcoming new normal… The coronavirus pandemic left few areas of our lives […]. The post Post-Pandemic Pet Care: What a Return to the Office Means for Our Pets appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Beware of Cultural Echo Chambers

Root

It is a widely understood phenomenon that as a country we have become more partisan. One of the main drivers has been the information echo chambers that are consciously or subconsciously part of our routines. We have a media echo system that benefits from fostering and nurturing a partisan divide, as that creates more loyal and fervent followers. More views and more hits mean more profits.

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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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HR Tech Number of the Day: HR’s role in digital transformation

HRExecutive

30%: Percentage of HR and L&D executives who aren’t sure where to start, or where to go next, in terms of digital transformation Digital transformation is widely regarded as an imperative for today’s businesses, made even more pivotal by the pandemic. However, many business leaders aren’t prepared to take the next steps in their transformation. A new survey from Headspring—an executive development venture from Financial Times and IE Business School—found that almost one-third (30%) of the 35

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America’s Greatest Threat? Lack of Hourly Workers!

The Tim Sackett Project

Businesses big and small are desperate currently for workers. Low-skill, semi-skilled, people who have no skill but are willing to be trained. The hourly rate is anywhere between $12-22/hr. I’ve spoken to companies in every market and industry, many of whom will tell me they’ll hire as many people as they can find, they just can’t find anyone!

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Four ways HR can manage the transition back to work for the service industry

HR Zone

Strategy HR lessons on the transition back to work.

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Episode 281: Toxic Workplaces and Workplace Bullying

Workology

Workplace bullying is on the rise. While statistics vary, some studies reveal that nearly half of all American workers have been affected by workplace bullying, either as a target or as a witness to. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Workplace bullying is on the rise. While statistics vary, some studies reveal that nearly half of all American workers have been affected by workplace bullying, either as a target or as a witness to abusive b

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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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Your Guide to Organizational Skills on the Job—and During the Job Hunt

The Muse

We’ll explain what organizational skills are, give you five core examples, and share advice on how to improve your skills and show them off in a job search.

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Viewpoint: 17 Creative Recruitment Strategies to Attract More Job Applicants

SHRM Resources

Employers say they are struggling to fill open positions, even as pandemic restriction are lifting. Their usual tactics to attract job applicants just aren't working. Here are some new ideas from RecTech Media's Chris Russell to get more candidates in your door.

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What the pandemic can teach us about neurodiversity

HR Zone

Culture Neurodiversity in the new world of work.

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Attract the Best: Help Gen Z Workers Thrive in the New Workplace Normal

TalentCulture

According to CNBC Make It, “Millennials and Gen Z currently account for slightly over a third of the workforce.” In the next decade, they expect that figure “to shoot up […]. The post Attract the Best: Help Gen Z Workers Thrive in the New Workplace Normal appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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New Ways to Set Yourself Apart From Other Businesses

Take It Personel-ly

It’s no secret that half of all businesses fail within their first five years. One-fifth even fail to make it through their first year. There are a lot of reasons for a business to close its doors, but one of the most critical mistakes that entrepreneurs make is failing to stand out in a packed […].

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Are Your Job Posts Biased?

SHRM Resources

HR and talent acquisition professionals need to seek out bias in their hiring processes—knowing that it may be their own bias they need to eliminate. Here are some important steps they can take and considerations they can keep top of mind to help build a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Why You Should Include Links in Your Resume

Evil HR Lady

Resumes are a pain in the behind to write, and so many people have anxiety about doing it right that I’m going to let you in on a big secret: There isn’t a “right” way to write a resume. Oh sure, there are plenty of wrong ways. Huge text blocks, grammar errors, and listing tasks rather than accomplishments are the wrong things.

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5 Work-From-Home Rituals that Will Reduce Burnout and Improve Productivity

Julie Winkle Giulioni

Photo by Erik Witsoe on Unsplash. Well into a second year of the fallout from our global pandemic, organizations continue to adjust their work-from-home (“WFH”) strategies. Although some offices have opened up, many more remain fully WFH. And still others are moving to a hybrid format. Given that a recent slack survey of 9,000 knowledge workers indicated a strong preference for hybrid office work arrangements , it appears some form of WFH is here to stay.

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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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Stress Awareness Month: don’t let pressure become ‘business as usual’

HR Zone

Culture Is it time for a mini Stress MOT?

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Independent-Contractor Status Is Still a Hot Topic in California

SHRM Resources

Several years after the “ABC” test was first used in California to distinguish between independent contractors and employees, the controversial law continues to change as it is amended and more exceptions are made.

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9 Tips for Making Video Meetings More Productive for Everyone Involved

The Muse

From selecting your background to keeping the conversation flowing, here’s what experts recommend to make your video meetings more productive at work.

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