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5 key ingredients to the secret sauce driving growth at leading companies

HRExecutive

There are certain companies that stand out as industry leaders for their ability to continuously push boundaries and reshape industries. Netflix, Amazon and Nvidia to name a few. But what’s the secret sauce driving these transformative companies’ success? Whether they’re established titans or industry disruptors, these organizations pair big ambitions with big action plans to back them up—even in an uncertain economic climate. - Advertisement - Korn Ferry recently surveyed nearly 400 senior exec

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Crucial HR KPIs to measure in today’s workplace

Insperity

Many Human resources (HR) key performance indicators (KPIs) have proven useful to track and measure consistently year over year. However, the last few years have changed the workplace in fundamental ways. This has pushed specific HR KPIs to the forefront in importance and significance. HR KPIs are the workforce metrics that HR departments use to evaluate: How HR influences and contributes to the company, and impacts the financial bottom line How successful HR is at achieving HR strategy and over

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Can HR Tech Fix a Toxic Workplace Culture?

GroSum

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are increasingly turning to HR technology (HR Tech) to streamline processes and improve employee experiences. But can HR Tech address one of the most challenging issues: a toxic workplace culture? This article explores how HR Tech can help mitigate and transform toxic work environments into healthier, more productive spaces.

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Put the ‘Potion’ in Motion: Performance Management and Employee Engagement

Prism HR

The average person spends about 90,000 hours of their life working, so making that time enjoyable and satisfying is of the utmost importance. Even so, the term “employee engagement” is one that can be challenging to define. After all, people have different views on what job satisfaction and work fulfillment means to them. Still, we all can agree that when engagement is high, that’s when the magic happens almost instantaneously.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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People and Culture vs. HR: What’s the Difference?

Analytics in HR

The People and Culture function in HR is becoming increasingly prominent. The boundaries between the professional and personal are often blurred, and companies are investing in building environments that prioritize employee wellbeing, stimulate creativity, and encourage innovation. A strong company culture is crucial for anchoring people to business success.

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5 Biggest HR Challenges in Higher Education

Helios HR

Discover the top 5 HR challenges facing higher education institutions, from aligning HR strategies to navigating complex regulatory environments. Learn how expert HR leadership can address these issues effectively.

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8 HR Challenges Trending Among Marketing Agencies

Extensis

Quick look: Fast-paced deadlines, active collaboration, and out-of-the-box ideas power the marketing industry. For marketing leaders, HR stabilizes the foundation supporting their employees’ everyday successes and opportunities. Explore this blog to discover the human resource trends reshaping how marketing agencies manage their workforce operations.

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The legal landscape for AI in hiring is shifting, and HR leaders need to think ahead

HRExecutive

With emerging federal, state and local laws specifically addressing AI and hiring—and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) having settled its first AI hiring discrimination lawsuit last year—workplace experts say that the legal landscape is shifting and HR leaders need to think proactively. - Advertisement - Melanie Ronen, an employment lawyer and partner at Stradley Ronon , advises employers on all aspects of employment law and has handled cases involving gender stereotypes a

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What Are The Top Skills Employers Look For Today?

AvilarHR

READ TIME: 5 minutes. No company needs a static set of workforce skills. What developments shape today’s skills wish list? What are the top skills employers look for today? The set of workforce skills that any company needs is constantly changing. As market conditions, industry developments, technological advancements, company priorities, and other factors change, so must the company’s list of relevant skills.

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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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Two people pros share what you should know before starting a business

HR Brew

Dreaming about starting your own business or becoming an entrepreneur? So are 59% of working adults in the US, according to a Justworks report. As a people pro, you might have your sights set on joining the nation’s nearly 50,000 HR consultancies or 12,000 employment and recruiting agencies. Both of these sectors experienced growth in recent years, with the number of businesses rising 0.2% and 1.3% respectively YOY between 2018 and 2023, according to IBISWorld.

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Last Call: Register for Leaves of Absence Virtual Seminar Now!

HRWatchdog

Managing leaves of absence can be complicated. Is paid family leave a protected leave of absence? Can an employee who calls in sick using their California paid sick leave just two minutes before their shift be penalized for lack of notice? If an employer is covered by both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), will the two types of leave always run at the same time?

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Talk With Your Internal and External Partners About Their Artificial Intelligence

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Artificial intelligence (AI) is a regular topic of conversation in today’s business environment. One in four employers are using AI to support HR related activities , according to an article on the Society for Human Resource Management website. And that number is sure to increase over time. We’ve been talking about artificial intelligence on HR Bartender and some of the things we can do to learn more about the use of AI.

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How Great Workplaces Measure the ROI of Internships

Great Place to Work

ALKU shares lessons learned from its internship program, comprehensive training efforts, and the value of mentorship. What is the real business value of training interns for your organization? Interns are capable and work-ready young adults, and they deserve the same training, professional respect, and inclusion in their employer’s corporate culture as their full-time counterparts.

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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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Technically HR: What’s HR’s role in employee IT hygiene?

HR Brew

The global CrowdStrike IT outage in July caused widespread chaos and financial damage to businesses large and small. Thousands of flights were canceled or delayed , an Alaskan 911 system was temporarily unavailable, broadcasters went dark, and for HR pros, the outage left many employees with the infamous “blue screen of death” and even upended payroll systems for some companies.

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Succession planning 101: A step-by-step guide for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Planning for the exit of a valued team member or senior leader is often a stressful event. Usually, employees or managers must leave due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving a hole within your company. To avoid the stress and uncertainty of these transitions, it’s helpful to create a formal succession plan for your most critical roles to prevent operational disruptions when the time comes for a key employee to leave your organization.

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Making Informed Decisions: The Importance of Data-Driven HR

Hire Road

Making Informed Decisions: The Importance of Data-Driven HR Human resources (HR) has long been viewed as a field that relies on intuition, experience, and subjective assessments. While these factors are valuable, relying solely on them can lead to biases or delayed decision-making. The future of HR will take shape at the intersection of intuition and actionable data.

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HR Spotlight- Peoples State Bank

WorkDove

Request Demo Summary Peoples State Bank, a WorkDove client, leaned on the WorkDove platform to create a cultural shift by implementing the Ideal Team Player principles of hungry, humble, and smart. This initiative was implemented organization-wide by incorporating these 3 characteristics into several WorkDove apps, including Check-Ins, Goals, Performance Reviews, and Recognition.

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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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Working as a waitress influenced this talent leader’s career

HR Brew

We chat 1:1 with HR pros about their career journeys. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to share your story with us. When Katie Meyers was 16, she landed her first job waitressing at Skyline Chili in Cincinnati. In that role, she said she learned to put people first—a skill she’d continue to develop as an event planner for Hyatt Hotels in Chicago and eventually, in HR.

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How to Start a Thrift Shop in Your Community

Homebase

Thinking about starting a thrift shop in your community? It’s a great way to provide affordable goods and supports local causes. You might be wondering what exactly a thrift shop is and how it operates. Let’s break it down. Here’s a straightforward look at what a thrift shop entails and how it can benefit your community. What is a Thrift Shop?

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Mom’s Equal Pay Day: Closing the Gender Pay Gap

Trusaic

For nearly three decades, Mom’s Equal Pay Day has symbolized how far into the year moms have to work to earn what dads earned in the previous year. This year, the date moves forward from Aug. 15 to Aug. 7. While all progress is welcome, the headlines don’t tell us the whole story, or highlight the effect of the Motherhood Penalty and the persistent pay gap.

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Streamline Your Business Operations with Managed Payroll Services

EmployeeConnect

One area where these qualities are crucial is payroll management. Ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time is fundamental to maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with legal regulations. However, managing payroll in-house can be a time-consuming and complex task, fraught with potential pitfalls. This is where managed payroll services come into play, offering a streamlined solution that can transform your business operations.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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This HR pro is tackling big talent challenges at a local nonprofit

HR Brew

Leading HR at any company hasn’t been a breeze over the last few years, and nonprofit organizations are no exception. The sector has faced widespread job vacancies since 2021, when the Great Resignation led to rising turnover rates across industries. But Oyin Fadiora, director of people and culture at the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore (BGCMB), is taking the challenges of her job in stride.

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What’s the secret to Marriott’s 26-time Best Companies to Work For award?

HRExecutive

Ask Ty Breland, executive vice president and CHRO at Marriott International, how his organization has made Fortune ’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 26 years in a row, and his answer is simple. - Advertisement - It starts, Breland says, with a “ people-first culture ” that includes investing in employees and, as co-founder J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr.

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August 2024 Jobs Report Recap

Engage2Excel

Job Growth Slowed Significantly in July, while the Unemployment Rate Climbed to 4.3% The July Labor Market Report showed significantly lower-than-expected job growth and the highest unemployment rate since 2021. Stocks plummeted as financial markets were panicked due to fears that the economy was weakening. While some economists state that the Sahm Rule has been triggered, indicating a recession has started (happens when the three-month moving average of the U.S. unemployment rate is 0.5 percent

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The Importance of Compliance in Managed Payroll

EmployeeConnect

In today’s environment, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is paramount. For many companies, managing payroll in-house can be a daunting task fraught with risks. Errors in payroll processing can lead to costly fines, legal repercussions, and diminished employee trust. Managed payroll services offer a robust solution, ensuring that payroll is not only accurate and timely but also compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

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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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Intel is adding more childcare benefits, part of a bid to strengthen the semiconductor workforce

HR Brew

Intel recently announced further investments in childcare benefits for its workers, part of an effort to attract and retain a more diverse workforce, as well as support career development for working parents. When making changes to its childcare program, Intel consulted with the office overseeing the CHIPS and Science Act after the federal government asked companies applying for funding to detail how they will guarantee affordable, high-quality childcare to workers.

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Leadership Development Carnival

Julie Winkle Giulioni

As a former teacher, August is always a reminder to turn my attention to matters of learning. So, I’m delighted to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival featuring the wisdom of 25 friends and thought leaders. Here you’ll find rich resources and insightful reads on communication, creativity, productivity, ethics, and my personal favorite, development.

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HR Summer School Back 2 School Recap

Lighthouse

As the back-to-school season has kicked off for our children, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the highlights of this year’s HR Summer School 2024! Since its inception amid the 2020 pandemic, HR Summer School has stood at the forefront of bridging the HR community, delivering unparalleled virtual learning, and fostering a sense of inspiration among professionals.