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4 things to avoid if you want to diversify your talent pool

HRExecutive

The value of building a more diverse candidate pool is nothing new to most recruiters. Research has long shown that diversity among applicants ultimately leads to lower turnover, higher productivity and even better profitability. And it’s a goal of most recruiters, according to recent research that found that enhancing diversity hiring is among their top priorities for 2021.

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DOL Withdraws Opinion Letter on Independent-Contractor Status

SHRM Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor recently withdrew an opinion letter that said some gig-economy workers who find jobs through smartphone apps—such as drivers for.

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How to Improve Employee Engagement | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

The most successful organizations spend time and effort ensuring their employees are supported in their roles and engaged with their work. Engaged employees are more likely to outperform their peers and likely to have an increased motivation to produce high-quality work and remain in their roles for a longer period of time. The need to engage your staff is clear, but how do you improve employee engagement in your organization?

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Néstor Hugo Solari of Sigo: “Learn as much as you can, as fast as you can”

Thrive Global

“Learn as much as you can, as fast as you can.”?—?A mentor told me this the day I decided to found Sigo. As the founder of a startup, you’re often building something that no one has ever built before?—?by definition. As a first-time founder, you can’t even lean on tangential experience building a company that would be applicable. Whoever learns the most wins.

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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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How to Identify the Right People Analytics Projects

Visier

A version of this article first appeared on LinkedIn Pulse. When it comes to people analytics, there are always more questions than answers. The newness of the field, the complexity of human behavior, and the ever-changing nature of organizations generate a huge list of potential questions. It can be easy for the aspirations and imagination of business leaders to overwhelm their people analytics teams with demands and unrealistic expectations.

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Post-pandemic Company Culture: 5 Things To Start Implementing This Year

Hppy

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a series of abrupt changes into our lives. From the way we shop for groceries to the way we work, everything changes almost overnight, which is why many individuals and companies still struggle. . However, in 2021, the pandemic is still a reality and we must be prepared to face similar threats in the future. Therefore, the only way to move past it and continue our lives is to adapt and integrate the change. .

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Why employee engagement should be an inclusive and collaborative effort

HR Zone

Employees Employee engagement from the inside.

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update: my new team is taunting me because I have a nut allergy

Ask a Manager

This post, update: my new team is taunting me because I have a nut allergy , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer whose new team was taunting her because of her nut allergy ? She had repeatedly found Snickers bars lined up on her desk, and her manager knew and wasn’t stopping it — and thus become a Worst Boss of the Year nominee.

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How Active Listening Can Boost Your Career (and How to Do It Right)

The Muse

Active listening may come more naturally to some than to others, but it’s a skill most everyone can develop. And for the sake of your career, you should.

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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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Remote working: What will happen to remote work in 2021

Hppy

It is no secret the world has witnessed a remote work revolution due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, it was estimated about 2.9% of employees globally worked from home permanently. However, this figure increased up to 88% due to the pandemic. It is even projected by 2025, about 70% of the workforce will be working at least five days a month remotely. .

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Kindness

SHRM

Originally published April 4, 2017 I like to read and re-read blogs on leadership. They are helpful reminders on what I need to keep doing (or not doing) and where there are opportunities for personal growth. Although expressed from different perspectives, the articles often cover the same attributes or competencies that we rightfully expect from good leaders.

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Ultimate Guide To Online Casinos: 8 Benefits And Tips You Should Know About

Take It Personel-ly

Online casinos are gaining a brand new and broader audience, now more than ever before. Platforms such as Neosurf casino are paving the way for what seems to be a leap away from conventional gambling. Here are the benefits of online gambling you probably didn’t know about… until now. Plus, a few pro-tips you can […].

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What does your people strategy look like beyond the pandemic?

HR Zone

Strategy People strategy beyond the pandemic.

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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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Why Don’t People Just Stop Smoking?

EX Program

Despite all we know about the health problems caused by using tobacco, people continue to smoke, dip or chew. This can seem baffling. But knowledge, desire, and determination typically are not enough for most to simply stop smoking. In fact research over the past 25 years has shown that, out of 100 people trying to [.]. Read More. The post Why Don’t People Just Stop Smoking?

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a drunken cowboy, gingerbread house chaos, and other office contests that went badly

Ask a Manager

This post, a drunken cowboy, gingerbread house chaos, and other office contests that went badly , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Last week, I asked you to share your stories of workplace contests gone awry. Here are 10 of my favorites. 1. The chili cook-off winner. Not my story but my dad’s, and it makes me laugh every time.

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Job Scams Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Spot Them and Steer Clear

The Muse

Job scams are risky and on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about common types of scams—plus tips on how to spot and avoid them.

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Swiss Saturday: The Lost Kitty

Evil HR Lady

This is Mikey. This is also Mikey. Mikey loves plants and adventure. Or rather, he thinks he loves adventure, but then he gets freaked out. We have an apartment on what Europeans call the first floor, but Americans call the second. But, in height, it’s really more like the second (European) floor. We have a large balcony and it attaches to the roof of part of the building.

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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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Know Before You Hire: 3 Employment-Screening Trends in 2021

SHRM Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impede aspects of employment screening in 2021, leading employers to use alternative procedures such as conditional hiring and.

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I Broke My Own Golden Rule—Here’s What Happened

Jason Lauritsen

Recently, I collaborated with a friend on a project. It wasn’t a big project, and we weren’t doing it for money. It was more of an exploratory effort that we were both interested in doing, so we decided to do it together. The two of us have been friends for years but had never done any work together, so it was an exciting opportunity. We jumped right in. .

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10 Entry-Level Jobs for English Majors (No, English Teacher Isn’t One of Them)

The Muse

English majors come out of college with a number of highly marketable skills. Here are 10 jobs across a variety of industries where you can use them.

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7 Genius Things You Don’t Know About RChilli Resume Parser

RChilli

RChilli is committed to creating future-ready products for its users. It works with its customers as a partner and not just a vendor. I know you must be thinking what is so unique about RChilli and what makes it better than its competitors.

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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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Is it Time for a Company Culture Intervention? 5 Questions You Must Ask

TalentCulture

When is a company culture intervention necessary? And how do you know if your company needs to hear some hard truths? The truth is that through the decisions you make […]. The post Is it Time for a Company Culture Intervention? 5 Questions You Must Ask appeared first on TalentCulture.

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The Power of Positive Appreciation

SHRM

Whether it's in the form of a raise or a simple thank you, showing gratitude can make all the difference to your employees. Businesses that proactively use appreciation can attest to its powerful value. As the saying goes, “Next to excellence comes the appreciation of it.” When it becomes part of corporate culture, appreciation can be the secret weapon that propels companies past their competition.

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9 Workplace Wellness Trends to Watch Out for in 2021

Digital HR Tech

The ongoing pandemic is changing many things for employers and employees alike, including workplace wellness trends. Free healthy food in the office fridge and on-site fitness classes might not be the most relevant benefits to offer this year. So then what are the workplace wellness trends to watch out for in 2021? What’s in? 1. Mental health benefits 2.

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How HR can unlock the treasure trove of workforce data

HR Zone

Strategy The workforce data treasure trove.

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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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The Weekly Dose: @Pandologic – The Job Advertising Platform

The Tim Sackett Project

Today on the Weekly Dose I review the programmatic job advertising platform, Pandologic. Programmatic job advertising has been around now for a decade, but still, it hasn’t caught on as it has with our Marketing peers who have been using the technology successfully to lure customers for decades. 95% of Talent Acquisition job advertising budget is still mostly spent on traditional types of job posting products: Indeed sponsored jobs, LinkedIn job postings, ZipRecruiter, other job boards, so

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Ease Your Recruitment Process with Strategic Recruitment

Berkshire Associates

Recruiting processes are often developed in silos and only implemented sporadically by hiring managers, making it easy for the process to break down. Without a well-defined process, you risk using hiring practices as varied as your individual hiring managers, which wreaks havoc on your employer brand. Here’s how to develop and implement a strategic recruitment process at your organization.

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Most Employers Open to Negotiating Salary, Not Benefits

SHRM Resources

The majority of employers are open to negotiating salary for some or all positions once a job offer has been made, but that openness does not extend to bonuses and.