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A Pandemic-Triggered Change in Job Roles Shows the Extent of Work Disruption

Visier

There can be no doubt that the events of 2020 are among the most disruptive the world of work has seen in many decades. The depth and extent of the changes to the whole process of work that occurred are still being understood, and the repercussions of this major disruption will be felt for the next decade or more. One of these disruptions is, of course, the “Great Resignation,” with the impacts of open positions and the challenges employers face in re-energizing, or replacing their people curren

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How Leaders Can Help Employees “Give It a Rest”

The People Equation

After nearly two years of the grief, trauma and anxiety of living through a pandemic, it’s no surprise that most of us are tired and have brain fog. Many workers report a feeling of languishing and it shows no signs of abating. As of the writing of this post, the omicron variant has hit the shores of the United States. The uncertainty of its impact creates fresh dread across the globe, which further fuels weariness. .

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HR Blogger Becomes Maui Travel Blogger!

The Tim Sackett Project

Let’s start with I’m not a travel blogger, but I like to travel and I like to think I can vacation with the best of them! I spent the last two weeks in Maui, part family trip with the boys, part anniversary trip (with no boys) with my wife and eye. I’ve traveled all over the world, but for some reason never went to Hawaii. First, I spent all two weeks in Maui, don’t @ me!

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7 Employee Engagement Strategies for 2022 | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

Employee engagement is higher than ever — but even so, only 20% of workers globally are engaged, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce: 2021 Report. The costs of disengagement, however, are not so low, estimated at over $8 trillion annually in the U.S. Recently, we looked at the benefits of using software to create or improve employee engagement strategies.

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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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Stop Avoiding AI and Embrace Human Experiences on We‘re Only Human

UpstartHR

“We collect three to 4 billion talent signals in the platform. That number is so large that if you were to spread it out over each second, it’s 30 years of data. It’s a crazy large number, but machine learning can look at that and in a millisecond find the patterns that you’re looking for and apply it to what you want in a heartbeat.” .

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A Year in Review: 2021’s Hottest Topics

Engage2Excel

January 1, 2021. We were entering the New Year, and we thought many of the problems from the previous one would finally come to a halt. Little did we know, this wasn't the case. The world of work evolved in front of us - from work from home scenarios to record unemployment rates and job quits, we were presented with many challenges.

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2022 ACA Deadlines To Avoid IRS Penalties

ACA Times

Employers preparing for a smooth 2021 filing season should keep in mind the important ACA deadlines to avoid IRS penalties. Every year, Applicable Large Employers (ALES) must file and furnish their ACA information to the IRS as required by the ACA’s Employer Mandate. Under the ACA’s Employer Mandate , ALEs, or employers with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees must: Offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time employees (and their depend

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6 Ways To Improve Employee Engagement & Mental Health in the Workplace

Pathways

Employee mental health issues are rising, and COVID-19 presented unprecedented challenges in workers’ professional and personal lives. American workers have seen a 45% spike in COVID-related mental health issues. These mental health issues affect an employee's ability to work, lowering job productivity by as much as 35%.

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Focus on Coaching Outcomes With 15Five’s Coaching Hub

15Five

At 15Five, we believe that transformation is critical to success. We’re all growing and changing, both as individuals and organizations in a dynamic market. During times of high growth and change, investing in manager development is key to building strong, high-performing teams. Our blended learning solution Transform is designed to drive business results through skills-based manager coaching.

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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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Customers React Negatively to Wage Gap Disclosures, HBR Study Finds

Trusaic

Lawmakers across the globe are finding that pay data reporting requirements for employers are critical for helping to close the gender wage gap. As recently seen in the U.K. and states throughout the U.S., mandatory public disclosure of wage gaps lays bare the integrity of an organization’s pay practices. This increasing visibility into companies’ compensation systems has serious implications for employers.

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Why Explainer Videos Are So Important for Employee Engagement

Hppy

Companies all over the world hire employees so that they can be a valuable addition to their team. One way of boosting their productivity would be to provide them with necessary training so that they get to learn about essential procedures, concepts, and the best practices associated with their industry. The larger the organization, the more will be the need for seamless and efficient training.

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the best office holiday party date story of all time

Ask a Manager

This post, the best office holiday party date story of all time , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A couple of years ago, someone shared what I consider to be the best holiday date story of all time, and it must be shared here again. Enjoy: When I was fresh out of college, a dude in my social circle invited me to his fancy work Christmas party.

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Management development should be HR's number one priority in 2022

HR Zone

Managers Make management development a top priority in 2022.

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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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Men Asked to Pay More at First “Pay Gap Store”

Trusaic

Some customers are being asked to pay more at the world’s first “Pay Gap Store,” a ground-breaking new online store, where the prices reflect – and offset – the pay gap in the wider world. The store’s male customers are among those invited to pay higher prices, since U.S. men still earn, on average, 18% more than U.S. women – a difference known as the gender pay gap. .

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3 Causes Behind Employee Disengagement and What You Can Do About It

Hppy

As both employers and employees most likely noticed during these past years, the employment market has changed its dynamics greatly, becoming more competitive than it’s ever been. It’s exactly for this reason why companies tend to place such great emphasis on employee engagement nowadays and there’s important science behind this concept too. Unfortunately, employee disengagement can be more harmful to a company’s healthy development than one might initially think.

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update: my team is requiring us to do a diet/exercise/”mental toughness” program

Ask a Manager

This post, update: my team is requiring us to do a diet/exercise/”mental toughness” program , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose team was being required to do the 75 Hard diet/exercise/”mental toughness” program ?

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Build Back Better Act Includes Reviving Unused Green Cards

SHRM Resources

Immigrants waiting years to receive employment-based green cards to live and work in the United States would have a chance to realize their goal under provisions in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act.

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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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New Jersey Law Against Discrimination Expands Protections Against Ageism

Trusaic

The state of New Jersey recently updated its Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include protections against age discrimination. NJLAD “prohibits discrimination and harassment based on actual or perceived race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, and other protected characteristics,” now including age.

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Essential HR Practices in the Era of The Great Resignation

Hppy

Employees are too-often quitting for reasons that are solvable problems. The so-called “ Big Quit ” has affected companies across the United States. Workers resigned, switched, or retired from jobs in record numbers in 2021. And while the reasons people quit are unique to each individual, you can be sure both upper management and those responsible for HR and the so-called ‘employee lifecycle’ of recruiting, hiring, training, and firing were huge parts of any employee’s decision about leaving a c

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10 Techniques to Manage a Flexible Workforce

SHRM

What is one effective technique or strategy to manage a flexible workforce? To help you run a more flexible workforce, we asked business HR professionals and business leaders this question for their insights. From cultivating mutual respect and trust to focusing on results, there are several strategies you can use to guide a flexible workforce. Here are 10 techniques to manage a flexible workforce: Cultivate Mutual Respect and Trust Be Rigid on Goals Prioritize Regular Online Communication Treat

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The Value of Building Competencies Over Skills

TLNT: The Business of HR

I’ve spent my career dedicated to learning and employee growth at a variety of organizations, from a global Fortune 200 IT company to now spearheading learning for Kershaw County, my local government.

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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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4 reasons global HR tech investment is surging in 2021

HRExecutive

Everything, good or bad, during the global pandemic , seems surreal. Global HR technology investment is no exception. Before the pandemic hit, 2019 was the biggest year we had ever seen for global HR tech VC investment, closing the year at $5.3 billion. That performance came on the heels of a record-setting 2018 at $4 billion. The trajectory from $4 billion to $5 billion was happening during “normal times,” and it made sense.

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12 Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills

Stratus

As a manager, your relationship with employees has a direct correlation to their retention. Those who build positive relationships are more likely to have employees with higher rates of morale, productivity, and engagement. One of the primary keys to building positive relationships is through communication. Whether you’re a new manager or an experienced pro, here are 12 tips to assess and refine your communication skills.

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Top 5 Local SEO Tools to Dominate Your Niche

Take It Personel-ly

46% of all Google searches are local. Hence, dominating the local search can prove vital for your business. One of the best ways to stay on top of the local search is to count on a few local SEO tools. Read on to know how the top 5 tools shared below can help improve your […].

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Brushing Up on Your Leadership Skills for the Post-Pandemic Workplace

TalentCulture

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is finally starting to come to an end. Because of this, many companies are re-opening their brick-and-mortar offices. Employees who wish to return to […]. The post Brushing Up on Your Leadership Skills for the Post-Pandemic Workplace appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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How HR and IT can find hybrid harmony

HR Zone

Change Hybrid harmony: When HR and IT work together.

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How to Redirect Rampant Complaining

TLNT: The Business of HR

There are plenty of reasons for people to complain right now. For example, recent data shows that only 25% of leaders think their employees are thriving emotionally and mentally. And in the typical workplace, there are dozens of legitimate grievances that workers could have on any given day.

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5 Things Leaders Need To Know About Developing Remote Employees.

The Tim Sackett Project

I think we try and deliver a message to organizations that all employees need and want to be developed. This is a lie. Many of our employees do want and need development. Some don’t need it, they’re better than you. Some don’t want it, just give me my check. Too many of our leaders truly believe they can develop and make their employees better than they already are.

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