Sat.Sep 18, 2021 - Fri.Sep 24, 2021

article thumbnail

How HR Teams Can Identify, Prevent, and Help Depressed Employees

Pathways

Depression among U.S. employees has risen steadily over the past few years. According to recent data from Pathways , over 70% of employees showed concern with depression in Q4 of 2020. Additionally, researchers from Boston University found that the depression rate has tripled among U.S. adults since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Data 246
article thumbnail

5 Cybersecurity Tips for Remote Working Capabilities in 2021

Hppy

With the pandemic, remote working has increased due to restrictions of the physical workspace. However, remote working has been around for quite some time now but never has been of this scale. . According to Forbes , a survey was conducted among different HR executives in April and September of 2020. Half of the survey respondents believed that 40% of their workforce would work from home even a year after the pandemic. .

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

I disabled my coworker’s caps-lock key, employee calls me his “manageress,” and more

Ask a Manager

This post, I disabled my coworker’s caps-lock key, employee calls me his “manageress,” and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation today. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives. 1. I was fired after disabling my coworker’s caps-lock key.

article thumbnail

Best questions to ask in an employee survey

Homebase

You already know that a happy employee is a long-term employee. Workers are more likely to stay with your business longer if they experience job satisfaction. How do you know if your employees are happy, though? You can’t ask each one privately if you manage a larger workforce. You can gauge satisfaction by having your workers complete employee surveys, however.

Survey 98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Childhood Cancer: A Leading Cause of Death in Children. How One PeopleStrategy Employee is Bringing Awareness to this Deadly Disease.

PeopleStrategy

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we talked with our very own Steve Payne to highlight a cause near and dear to him; American Childhood Cancer Organization — an organization whose goal is make childhood cancer a national health priority by shaping policy, supporting research, raising awareness, and providing educational resources and programs to … Childhood Cancer: A Leading Cause of Death in Children.

Policies 246

More Trending

article thumbnail

15Five’s Career Hub Empowers Employees to Design a Strengths-Based Development Path

15Five

Millennials currently make up the largest part of the workforce, yet almost 50% have significant career regrets. Looking back, many wish they’d chosen a different career path when they started out and the ones that made it to management are now wondering if they even want to be bosses. One thirty-five-year-old lamented in a CNBC article , “I wish someone had helped me figure out what jobs would be applicable for my interests and passions.”.

article thumbnail

World Gratitude Day Is A Recognition Moment

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s CEO Eric Mosley’s latest article for Forbes shares how business leaders should pause and reflect this World Gratitude Day to strengthen recognition and appreciation within their workforces.

172
172
article thumbnail

PeopleStrategy Partners with Fyle for a Seamless Expense Management Experience

PeopleStrategy

PRESS RELEASE: Fyle Expense Management Software Added to Enhance PeopleStrategy’s Full HR and Benefit Solutions EDISON, N.J., September 22, 2021 – PeopleStrategy, a one-stop brokerage and provider of a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions, is thrilled to announce their new integration and partnership with Fyle. Fyle is a new-age expense management platform built for … PeopleStrategy Partners with Fyle for a Seamless Expense Management Experience Read More » The p

article thumbnail

How to Use Video for Remote Onboarding

Hppy

Probably there was never a worse moment for companies to recruit new staff in the year 2020. If you refer to the latest video marketing statistics , you’ll find that video consumption skyrocketed by more than 96% in the wake of the pandemic. No sector is immune from the effects of COVID-19 and its growth across the world and has for the first time left large groups of people working remotely.

article thumbnail

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!

article thumbnail

I’m in trouble for what I wore when when my boss made me pick him up for the airport in the middle of the night

Ask a Manager

This post, I’m in trouble for what I wore when when my boss made me pick him up for the airport in the middle of the night , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m on vacation today. This was originally published in 2016. A reader writes: I am working at my first job since I graduated university and I have learned a lot from reading your blog.

article thumbnail

Computer Skills You’ll Need in the Workplace—and How to Show Them Off on a Job Search

The Muse

Computer skills are increasingly important for every job. Here’s how to know which ones you need, how to improve them, and how to show them off in your job search.

How To 145
article thumbnail

Want Employee Engagement? Then Get Ready to LOL!

TalentCulture

Employee engagement is a powerful dynamic and, even though it may seem as if this subject has been over-hyped in recent years, it hasn’t. Research shows that engaged employees have less turnover, […]. The post Want Employee Engagement? Then Get Ready to LOL! appeared first on TalentCulture.

article thumbnail

Contract Management for HR Departments

Hppy

Contract management is just one of the many hats that modern HR departments wear on a daily basis. Contracts between employee and employer are of the utmost importance, which means proper management of these documents is essential to good business. There are many ways the contract management process can go wrong or be poorly optimized. The consequences of poor contract management can ultimately be catastrophic for the company, the employee or both.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The HR tech start-up market is booming. What that means for HR

HRExecutive

HR technology is experiencing a boom that resembles the tech gold rush of the last two decades. After business and personal apps saw their heyday, human resources is getting the full attention of software developers from large-scale companies like SAP and IBM and start-ups with five employees and a dream. Advertisement The numbers don’t lie. According to HR Technology 2021: The Definitive Guide , a report published by industry analyst and HR Tech Conference opening keynoter Josh Bersin, more t

article thumbnail

The Benefits Of Encouraging Friendliness In the Workplace

Take It Personel-ly

Being friendly in life offers many remarkable benefits. This is something people of all ages and from all walks of life should try to do. Early in life, you are taught how to be a good friend and the importance of being friendly to others. A well-known quote that is used (and that is still […].

Wellness 137
article thumbnail

5 Steps to Cultivate Gratitude at Work (and Why It Matters)

Bonusly

Practicing gratitude at home is a key ingredient to self-care, but what about giving thanks in the workplace? According to a survey conducted by the John Templeton Foundation, the workplace lands at the bottom of most of our gratitude lists. Yikes. ??. However, let’s not lose hope: Research also shows that practicing gratitude can build strong relationships and improve health and wellbeing.

article thumbnail

The role of communication in a hybrid workplace

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

As the world transitions to a new reality, leaders have wrestled with a similar question: When and how should employees come back to work? If it were just a question of health and safety — vaccination rates, new COVID cases, etc. — the decision might be more straightforward. But after a year and a half of working from home, many workers have spoken.

Coaching 130
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Brooks: HR, it’s time to go big on your budget requests this year

HRExecutive

It really chafes me that there are far too many human resources professionals out there who do not get the amount of respect, authority, appreciation and enablement that they truly deserve. Back in the Aughts, when I first got involved in HR through the side door of diversity and inclusion, I kept hearing my colleagues speak about wanting to “have a seat at the table.

article thumbnail

4 Ways to Track Your Small Business Expenses

Take It Personel-ly

Whether you’re a small business owner, understanding the cost of doing business is crucial in making informed decisions about how to invest money and time. Tracking your small business expenses can help you make better decisions on where to allocate your resources. With the right strategies, you can help grow your business with less risk […].

Strategy 131
article thumbnail

Got Burned-Out Employees? Rethink Learning and Development

TalentCulture

As we transition to a post-pandemic working world, I need my team to __. How did you fill in the blank? Many organizations need employees to focus on a host […]. The post Got Burned-Out Employees? Rethink Learning and Development appeared first on TalentCulture.

article thumbnail

Why Do Reorganizations Often Fail?

TLNT: The Business of HR

The answer to this article’s title rests on a variety of complex reasons, but one factor that is frequently undervalued and dismissed is mindset. Let’s unpack why.

article thumbnail

[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.

article thumbnail

Reinventing the Watercooler Effect: How virtual cross-company encounters can increase innovation in a hybrid world (i4cp login required)

i4cp

For nearly 50 years , organizational leaders have celebrated the watercooler effect—the power of an office amenity to bring together acquaintances from different departments and spark eureka! moments. The late Tony Hsieh, founder of Zappos, referred to these interactions as "collisions," serendipitous social encounters that drive innovation. Knowing their impact, he designed a physical office space and culture to strategically promote the cross-pollination of information from different dep

article thumbnail

How To Create Order And Efficiency In Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

Getting a business started is only half the battle. Keeping things running smoothly and efficiently is ultimately the key to success. Businesses have so many moving parts that this can often seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, technology is leading the way in helping to create more capable and productive working environments. Here are five […].

How To 127
article thumbnail

Virtual team building: How to create a cohesive remote team

Insperity

As we move toward the post-COVID-19 workplace, here’s a phrase we’ll hear about with increasing frequency: virtual team building. Even after the coronavirus pandemic eventually wanes, remote work is likely to continue in some form for the foreseeable future. For some industries and occupations, it may remain a permanent feature of the modern workplace.

article thumbnail

A lost generation of working women: How can HR bring them back?

HRExecutive

Despite the inroads women have made into management positions in recent years, the majority of boards of directors are still dominated by men. Women comprise 28% of the boards of directors for S&P 500 companies and minority women make up just 10% of those seats. Since March 2020, nearly 1.8 million women have dropped out of the labor force and a survey of 1,508 women found that 69% expect to stay at home instead of returning to work.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Employee benefits: The secret to keeping employees passionate about work

HR Zone

People The secret to keeping employees happy at work.

article thumbnail

12 Ways Leaders Can Ensure They Take Responsible Business Risks

Forbes Coaches Council

Senior leaders and executives are often placed in a difficult position as the final decision makers, so they need to be sure to mitigate the risks inherent in the decisions they make to minimize potential negative impacts.

124
124
article thumbnail

There Is No Finish Line

Jason Lauritsen

Last week, my daughter ran her first cross country race. For those who aren’t familiar with cross country, at her age, it’s a mile and a half run in the “country” (i.e., on grass, through the trees, up and down hills, etc.). She’s new to running and had never run any kind of race in the past, so this was all new territory for her. To help her prepare, we talked a little about strategy.

Wellness 122