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Agile Talent Strategy: Why You Need It and How to Develop One

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad Technology , a provider of strategic onboarding solutions to drive workforce readiness and organizational transformation. They were recently recognized as one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work. Congrats to them. Enjoy the article!). Every day, more people are getting vaccinated and looking forward to their personal and professional re-entry.

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Team Got the Blahs? Here’s What Leaders Need to Know

The People Equation

Has your team got the blahs? They might not say so, but if you look closely, the signs are there: deadlines slipping, lack of interest in normally exciting things. And if you’re being totally honest with yourself, maybe you’re feeling it too? Now that the COVID vaccine supply is soon expected to outpace demand in the United States , you’d think there’d be a larger sense of relief and hopefulness.

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6 Ways to Safely Welcome Employees Back Into the Office 

Hppy

While remote work is here to stay, in some capacity, indefinitely, many employees and certainly many employers are eager to return to the office life. Many of the studies and reports that have come out of the pandemic regarding productivity and employee happiness suggest that people have no problem working remotely for the rest of their careers, but there are still certain roles, as well as something to be said for in-person collaboration and interaction, that will draw scores of people back to

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DOL Withdraws Independent-Contractor Rule

SHRM Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is officially withdrawing the prior administration’s independent-contractor rule, which would have made it easier for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees.

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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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IRS Affordability Safe Harbors Help Avoid ACA Penalties

ACA Times

4 minute read: How exactly do employers prove to the IRS that the healthcare plans they are offering to their workforce are affordable under the Affordable Care Act ? It’s an important question for employers with 50 or more full-time and full-time equivalent employees that are considered by the IRS to be Applicable Large Employers or ALEs and that are required to comply with the ACA’s Employer Mandate.

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7 Tips To Make Sure You Hire The Right Employee For Your Company 

Hppy

Employees are the driving force behind an agency and that makes the hiring process quite challenging. You have to make sure that you choose somebody who can fit in the work environment and increase the productivity of your brand. So how do you make sure that you hire the best candidate for your company? . Here are 7 tips that you can keep in mind when conducting job recruitment next time.

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Preparing for the Post-Pandemic Hiring Rush

SHRM Resources

Intense competition for hourly workers is expected this summer as the COVID-19 crisis loosens its grip in the U.S., the economy rebounds and businesses aim to get fully staffed after having to lay off workers during the pandemic.

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How to Handle ACA Filing Corrections With the IRS

ACA Times

3 minute read: If you found yourself in a situation where you received receipt of your ACA information returns for 2020 with a status of “Accepted with Errors,” you’re not alone and you need to make filing corrections. Since the enactment of the ACA’s Employer Mandate , Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) organizations with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees) are required to offer Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) to at least 95% of their full-time workforce (and thei

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Why HR and talent teams must put AI and its strategies to work—now

HRExecutive

Artificial intelligence is invariably described as “advanced technology.” Some experts call it a step toward machines that will reason and converse, while others contend it’s simply a neat, rapid approach to performing statistical analysis. But as with most technologies, users don’t really care about what goes on under the system’s hood. Instead, they focus on how AI-driven solutions can help them do their jobs.

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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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How to Nail Employee Onboarding in the Digital Workplace

Hppy

Just a few years ago, work from home (WFH) was used mainly to describe freelancers working from the couch or a coffee shop. Today, it is considered the new normal — even top-tier companies like Twitter and Slack have decided to make WFH a permanent option for their employees. This paradigm shift, however, brings a whole new set of challenges. Now, people quit their jobs and find new ones from the comfort of their own homes.

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Increase your emotional intelligence while working remotely: 8 tips

Insperity

Tapping into your emotional intelligence while working remotely is vitally important. But it can also be challenging, especially if your team is new to working from home or entered the virtual work world suddenly. Part of the challenge is that the bulk of our social interactions and cues are absent from the remote workday – the simple exchanges that help us connect on a social-emotional level, such as: Bumping into someone in the break room Offering coworkers a piece of gum after a lunch meeting

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What is the difference between Recruiting and Sourcing?

The Tim Sackett Project

I get asked a lot about what’s really the difference between Recruiting and Sourcing? Or, where does Sourcing end and Recruiting begin? Or something similar to these questions. The answer is it doesn’t matter. The organization has a need for talent. The organization has to find or grow talent. You and others in the organization need to figure this out.

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Without reskilling, here’s what the 2030 workforce could look like

HRExecutive

The role of automation is continuing to reshape what the American workforce could look like in the near future. For instance, according to a new report on the impact of automation and technology adoption, employers seeking architectural, engineering, computer and tech workers in a variety of industries will face a real challenge within the next few years, while there will be a surplus of candidates for office support and administrative-type jobs.

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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 Find Candidates Faster Using Basic SEO Skills

Hppy

Hiring is becoming an HR concern as the economies rise back after the pandemic. It is a top priority among HR professionals, with about half of employers planning to expand their staff in 2021. . Apart from typical activities like simply posting jobs on job boards or looking for potential candidates on LinkedIn, modern HR professionals might want to apply some basic SEO skills to help them find candidates faster. .

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Employee engagement or employee experience? It’s all about asking the right questions

HR Zone

Employees Don't get hung up on employee experience.

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2021 State Drug Testing Law Updates for Employers

Cisive

The web of workplace drug and alcohol testing compliance continues to grow and has become increasingly impactful to employers. Several states have adopted new laws, with more states considering similar actions in the coming months. Below is a summary of the changes as of May 1 st , 2021. . Connecticut. In March, the Federal District Court of Connecticut granted an employer’s Motion to Dismiss claims by a former employee who claimed protection from employment action under the Americans w

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Sumser: How the EU rules on AI will alter HR’s relationship with tech

HRExecutive

The number of agencies that regulate HR is about to grow—and the accompanying penalties facing employers can make EEO compliance look tame. If you find compliance requirements burdensome, wait until you see what’s coming with the European Union’s proposed regulation governing artificial intelligence, which is making waves in HR circles. In short, within a year, you will need access to employment attorneys who understand technology, AI, and the new and existing EU tech and privacy regulatio

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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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Trying to Find the Right Career and Job for You? Use This Hierarchy of Needs Approach

The Muse

In her book Trust Yourself, Melody J. Wilding, executive coach for sensitive high-achievers, lays out a strategy based on your professional hierarchy of needs.

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Reopening Strategies Recognize Many Will Keep Working Remotely

SHRM Resources

More businesses are planning to reopen their offices but not everyone is returning to work there. As part of a "new normal," many organizations plan to allow sizable numbers of employees to continue working remotely rather than risk seeing them hired away by a more accommodating employer.

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company will let us work from home — but our pay will fluctuate based on our productivity

Ask a Manager

This post, company will let us work from home — but our pay will fluctuate based on our productivity , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My husband has been working from home for the past year and is expecting to return to the office in September. His company just announced that they will be offering the option to continue working from home permanently for those who want to.

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Averbook: ‘Unlearning’ is the best way to emerge from this crisis

HRExecutive

Vaccines are rolling out across the globe in waves, slowly replacing waves of lockdown and case counts. Restrictions are lifting ever so slowly, people are wondering what’s next and businesses are planning our emergence from the crisis of COVID-19. Emergence from any crisis is the perfect opportunity to accelerate growth and change business for the better.

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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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11 Reasons Why HR Professionals is More Important. Now More Than Ever

SHRM

How is the HR profession needed now more than ever to improve the economy, revamp DE&I practices, shift workplace culture and prepare the future of work? To help you find your place within the HR profession, we asked HR professionals and business leaders this question for their thoughts. From changing up the recruiting game to adjusting to a new reality, there are several reasons why the HR profession is so important.

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15 High-Paying Jobs That Are in Demand for the Future

The Muse

These jobs all pay above the median household income and are projected to grow faster than average (or much faster than average) between 2019 and 2029.

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New Unemployment Claims Drop Under 500K for First Time During Pandemic

SHRM Resources

States reported that 498,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 1, a decrease of 92,000 from the previous week’s revised level and the lowest level of initial claims since March 2020. The total number of workers continuing to claim state unemployment benefits held at 3.6 million.

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What if you’re just average?

The Tim Sackett Project

At some point in our little journey on this big floating rock we discover something about ourselves.Some of us discover we might actually be pretty good at some stuff and being good at that stuff actually has some value, so for all intensive purposes, if you’re one of these people, you kind of won the game! First, congratulations. I’m truly happy for you.

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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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Now More Than Ever -- HR: Facing Today’s Challenges Head On

SHRM

It is an understatement to say that 2020 was a challenging year for everyone. While the world faced a global pandemic, fear, and uncertainty; so many individuals stepped up to answer the call and face these challenges head-on. This included most importantly our dedicated healthcare workers, heroic first responders, and countless essential workers across so many industries that worked tirelessly to keep our infrastructure and quite frankly, our way of life functioning.

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Thinking About a Career Change? Here Are 6 Tips From Folks Who’ve Made a Switch

The Muse

Real-world professionals share their stories about changing careers, plus the lessons they’ve learned on how to make a successful transition.

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Leadership development: what makes an inspiring manager during a pandemic?

HR Zone

People Six key changes for managers.

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