Sat.Feb 24, 2018 - Fri.Mar 02, 2018

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3 Benefits of Using HR and Recruiting Chatbots

Cornerstone On Demand

With artificial intelligence buzz circling the HR space and tight talent markets making candidate experience top of mind, this might just be the year of the chatbot. According to Juniper Research, HR and recruiting chatbots have the potential to reduce business costs by more than $8 billion by 2022. The other appeal of chatbots is their flexibility: they can be deployed via SMS, messaging apps, email and through your company's website.

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Take Control- Stop Feeling Burned Out At Work!

Trish McFarlane

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Pressured? Like no one cares? Listen, I hear you because I’ve been there too. Feeling overwhelmed at work is nothing new. But, when you’re going through it, you can feel like the only one dealing with the problem. The most interesting thing about people who are experiencing burnout is that you often don’t notice until it’s too late.

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61% of Workers Didn’t Negotiate Higher Salary on Their Last Job Offer

HR Daily Advisor

Many job postings close with a statement indicating salary is negotiable, but how often do job seekers speak up to secure a better package? According to a survey from global staffing firm Robert Half, 39% of workers tried to negotiate a higher salary with their last job offer. Among people in the 27 U.S. cities surveyed, those in New York City, New York (55%); Dallas, Texas (51%); and San Francisco, California (50%) were most likely to ask for more pay.

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6 Ted Talks That Every Restaurateur Should Watch

Take It Personel-ly

Running a restaurant is no easy task. Beyond the normal logistics, supply, staffing, and customer service issues, you have to continually think about the direction your restaurant is going. How can it improve? How will it become and remain competitive? A part of successfully running a restaurant is inventing and reinventing how you do things. […].

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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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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals

Advos

Happy Friday. Our weekly recap of funding, mergers & acquisition, and partnership news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace is below. Sign-up for our weekly Hot in HR newsletter to get these updates via email. FUNDING. *This week’s Fundings: $250M+. Collective Health, a CA-based provider of a Workforce Health Management System, nabs $110 million in funding.

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Should You Use Your Real Job Title on LinkedIn – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I’d like to think that most business professionals know they need to have some sort of presence on LinkedIn. The platform has 467 million members from at least 148 different industries, including all of the Fortune 500. There are over 100,000 recruiters on LinkedIn. There’s also plenty of LinkedIn advice. One school of thought is to think of LinkedIn profile as your “online resume”.

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How Four Companies Show Appreciation for Their Employees

Cornerstone On Demand

Employees are the backbone of your company, and a little recognition goes a long way. According to a SHRM/Globoforce report, companies that utilize strategic recognition are 48 percent more likely to see high employee engagement. Even companies that spend as little as 1 percent of payroll on recognition are 79 percent more likely to experience better financial results.

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The 10 Most Popular Articles Among Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We took a look at the articles staffing and corporate recruiters shared, liked, and commented on the most on LinkedIn during the last 7 days and posted them below. Here are the top posts for this week: 1. I knew within five minutes I could never hire you -- by Liz Ryan. 2. A friendly request from some mums returning to work -- by Lianne Baker. 3.

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What the hell is going on at the NLRB with joint employment?

Ohio Employer's Law

Photo by Cameron Kirby on Unsplash. If you are a small business owner, pay attention. Today’s update on the issue of joint employment will be one of the most important things you read this year. Joint employment has been on a bit of a roller coaster ride at the NLRB over the past few months. Today, I’m going to sort it all out for you, and try to explain where we might be headed next.

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From Training to Transformation: Enhancing Employee Performance through Manager Development

This white paper explores the impact of targeted manager training on aligning employee performance with organizational objectives, featuring case studies and actionable strategies for HR professionals and business leaders.

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Think #Workflex – A Win for Both Employers and Employees

HR Bartender

I think I’ve mentioned to you before that I’m a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Advocacy Team (aka the A-Team). The A-Team was created by SHRM Government Affairs to keep HR pros in the loop about public policy issues that impact the workplace. As a human resources professional, it can be a challenge to keep up with legislation and compliance matters much less stay on top of the ones being discussed by our legislators.

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TED Talk Tuesday: Why You Want Gritty Employees

Cornerstone On Demand

his is part of our monthly TED Talk Tuesday series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways. You can learn more about our partnership with TED here. A psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, Angela Lee Duckworth studies how certain intangible traits shape academic and professional achievement. After quitting her job as a consultant, Duckworth became a middle school teacher and struggled to understand why some students succeeded, while others struggled.

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The Best Companies To Work For Now Focus On Human Potential And Leadership Effectiveness

15Five

In 2017, did your company have what it took to be one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For? Well then, congratulations are in order…. Wait a minute though, it looks like the rules have changed. The 100 Best Companies To Work For is an honor granted to a select few businesses based on an annual survey of millions of employees. But for the first time in twenty years, Fortune (and Great Place To Work) have changed their methodology.

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Reviewing Core Values for a Psychologically Safe Workplace After #MeToo

Reflektive

Since the Harvey Weinstein allegations surfaced in early October of 2017, the Internet has been peppered with sensitive #metoo stories. Vulnerable stories of sexual harassment continue to be courageously shared on social media and other news outlets. Some are calling it an HR crisis but for HR leaders it can be an opportunity to renew company policies and explore innovative strategies for workplace safety.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Employee Access to Payroll Records – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

One of the departments that HR works closely with is payroll. In my career, I’ve had jobs where I was directly responsibility for payroll and in others, I wasn’t. Either way, HR and accounting need to partner so employees aren’t confused. Like in today’s reader note. I live in Ohio. My company uses a website to ‘give’ employees electronic access to their paycheck stubs, rather than issue paper.

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What Paid Family Leave Could Mean for Your Business

Cornerstone On Demand

Paid family leave helps many people afford the time off they desperately need, but it also has a major impact on organizations. If your company currently has more than 50 employees, then you're likely already familiar with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and fall under its jurisdiction. The law guarantees certain employees up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave each year with no threat of job loss.

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20 Fresh Ideas for the Best Employee Appreciation Week Ever

Achievers

Here at Achievers , we couldn’t quite wrap our minds around designating just one day a year for employee appreciation. One special employee appreciation week, though — that can be a great opportunity to renew your commitment to showing your employees how much you value them. Below are a few fun ideas you can use to really show your employees what they mean to you.

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Boss or Friend? Setting Boundaries with Employees

Reflektive

Michael Scott once said, “Would I rather be feared or loved? Easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.”. Michael’s Machiavellian dilemma is one that any manager or executive is likely to face. How do you handle interactions with employees that you’re responsible for managing? Is it ok to be friends with your coworkers? Friendship between a manager and employee creates a conflict of interest Click To Tweet.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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It’s Okay to Never Grow Up – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

When I was younger , I wanted to be a school teacher. Then a tax attorney. Of course, I’m neither of those things. But that’s okay. I’m happy with what I do. More importantly, I’m content with the possibility that what I do right now will change. In fact, that could be quite exciting. Today’s business world is moving so quickly that it’s possible I’ll do something in the future that hasn’t even been invented yet!

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Why Every Day Should Be Employee Appreciation Day

Kazoo

Today is Employee Appreciation Day–which comes around once a year. And while it’s great to have an official day to acknowledge and appreciate employees for all the hard work that they do, HR practices need to change from being annual to being real-time. Many companies do a great job recognizing their employees on Employee Appreciation Day. They go all out, and the festivities may include: Personalized thank you notes An ice-cream sundae bar On-site masseuses or manicurists Office award c

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Deep Leisure Comes with Surprising Performance Benefits

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryCreative Hobbies Can Boost PerformanceEvolving communication and productivity technologies enable us to connect and engage with our work in ways we couldn’t have dreamt of even ten years ago. These tools make it easier for us to dedicate more time to work connection, and statistics show that we’ve embraced that immersion wholeheartedly.50% of salaried workers average more than 50 hours of work per week 55% of workers don’t use all their time off While pas

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Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Remote Employees

Justworks

For employers growing their business, hiring remote employees offers many benefits. But having remote team members can also come with its share of challenges. In order to have a healthy business, it’s important to look out for the health and wellbeing of your employees, including their mental health. This can be especially difficult when your employees work in other states or work from home.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Top HR Technology Trends in 2018

Hppy

New technologies are coming out so fast and so many are being so hyped that it can be hard to know where to look. Will what the tech journalists say be true? What happened to all those technologies that were going to change our world from last year? And when are we finally getting that flying car that they’ve been saying are ten years away since the 1900s ?

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State of Meaningful Work: How to Evoke Meaning in the American Workforce [RESEARCH]

Kazoo

Why Meaningful Work Matters and How to Enable It . If you think you can’t be a top employer because you can’t pay the highest salaries and offer the most outrageous perks, you’re wrong. Yes, Silicon Valley technology companies can be hard to compete against for these very reasons. But it’s a myth to believe that these are the only things important to today’s employees.

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Workers Feel The Pressure of the Skills Gap Around the World [Podcast]

UpstartHR

As HR leaders, we’re well aware of the skills gap. Hiring and retaining workers for key roles is what takes up a key part of our mental energy on a daily basis, but what about the workers themselves? In a new report that analyzes global worker opinions, it is clear that the skills gap is on the minds of the workforce as well. But who is running point on this issue?

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5 Tips for Preparing your Organization for an Engagement Survey

Engage2Excel

Conducting an employee engagement survey is now a common practice for a majority of companies with 250 employees or more. In fact, 83% of respondents in our recent Trendicators report say their organization has conducted an engagement survey in the last two years. Engagement surveys are popular because they provide an opportunity to understand and analyze how employees feel about the workplace conditions that influence performance, loyalty and emotional connection to the organization.

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Future-Ready HR: A Guide to Using AI and Automation for Training

Discover how AI and automation can revolutionize onboarding and training, empowering you to develop a future-ready workforce today!

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Mentoring And Global Trends In The Workplace

Hppy

I follow these reports with great interest as they outline what some of the key trends that organizations are facing on a global stage. Some of the trends never seem to go away – leadership being one of them. I have commented on these reports from the aspect of how mentoring can play a role in addressing some of the challenges. Also read: Mentoring in the Digital Age.

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3 Myths About Modern Performance Management

Reflektive

Many companies have made the switch to ratingless performance management and swapped annual reviews for continuous feedback. But for enterprise organizations with decades of running a traditional program, this kind of shift won’t happen overnight. In our recent webinar with Human Capital Institute, Fact Checking the Latest Performance Management Trend s, speaker Alan L.

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When Giving Employee Feedback, Make the Employee Part of the Solution Instead of the Problem - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Most leaders and managers will tell you that how you say something is often more important than the underlying message itself. This is particularly true when it comes to providing feedback in the workplace. A humorous proverb illustrates my point particularly well. A Franciscan and a Jesuit were friends. They were both smokers who found it difficult to pray for a long period of time without having a cigarette.