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3 HR Strategies You May Have Overlooked

Achievers

Create employee handbooks ?. Track employee hours ?. Draft contracts for new employees ?. Manage company benefits ?. Handle employee complaints ?. The list goes on and on. Across many industries, the role of HR has traditionally focused on endless paperwork and organizational policy development. However, in today’s technologically-enhanced workforce , the traditional role of HR is swiftly shifting.

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4 HR Learning Technology Trends Changing Corporate L&D

Cornerstone On Demand

Organizations are investing in talent development now more than ever. According to LinkedIn's 2017 Workplace Learning Report , talent is the top priority for 69 percent of learning and development (L&D) professionals. And despite the rise of new learning technologies, a majority of L&D professionals—78 percent—say in-house, instructor-led classes are still the primary way they teach employees.

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5 Blockchain Myths Exposed

MapHR

In the television news world, being the first news team to release breaking news is significant. It adds to the station’s credibility and to the credibility of the team that broke the news. Significantly, it can be marketed. A television news station is quick to remind the viewer that it was their team/station that broke the big story. That concept, in some minor ways, translates to how human resources deals with trends.

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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: $50M+. AllyO, Creator of the AI Recruiter, Ally, Announces $14M in Funding from Bain Capital Ventures, Randstad Innovation Fund, Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI Fund) and Cervin Ventures.

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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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'Leading the Way' Podcast: Doug Parker, CEO, American Airlines

i4cp

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is fearlessly taking his airline to new heights. With an emphasis on building trust, collaboration, and developing caring leaders, Doug declares they’re building a culture at American Airlines today that will take them well into the future. He highlights their strategic objective to think long-term and what it takes to build a world-class airline by making culture a competitive advantage.

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Managers Need to Understand Priorities – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

One of the things I like to do when I travel is read. Especially on flights. I figure it’s a good use of my time because I might not have access to WiFi. The same is true in the office. I try to schedule my day, so I can do work that requires a lot of concentration during times when I feel I will be interrupted less. It’s all about understanding priorities and optimizing schedules.

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Employee Onboarding Software Vendor Comparison Workbook

ClearCompany HRM

Whether you’re looking to overhaul your onboarding process and start fresh, or if you’re just dipping your toes in for the very first time, you have a lot of research ahead of you. Aside from sticking to your budget needs, you have to consider what processes, layouts and features will best resonate with your culture and organizational style. We understand the complexities of choosing a brand new system for your company, which is why we’re lending a hand in the research stage to (hopefully) save

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8 HR Metrics to Start Tracking in 2018

Reflektive

Numbers speak louder than words, especially when it comes to tracking performance and making strategic decisions that drive growth. So, the question becomes: What numbers should HR teams focus on? The most important human resources metrics are the ones that tie into the company’s high-level goals and bottom-line numbers. Executives want to get a pulse on the company culture , they want to know how efficiently the HR department works, and they want to know where revenue is being lost and where it

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How To Use Cohort Analysis for Better Workforce Decisions

Visier

Talking compensation and promotions with your employees can be a tricky business, yet many managers make these costly (and sometimes time-sensitive) people decisions based on hallway conversations and gut feel. Intuition — a mental “shortcut” — is the result of two hardwired processes ( pattern recognition and emotional tagging ), which frequently lead to cognitive errors.

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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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Should HR Give Employees Advice – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Let’s face it, human resources professionals often know personal things about their employees, like how much money they make. As a result, it can be tempting to want to help employees tap into community resources. That’s not a bad thing, if it’s done the right way. Today’s reader note wants to know more about how to help their workforce. I work in employee relations/training department for an organization in the human services/non-profit field.

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Applicant Tracking System Vendor Comparison Workbook

ClearCompany HRM

There are hundreds of applicant tracking systems out on the market with many key features. Fulfilling your organization’s unique needs calls for a thorough research process. Feeling stuck in the buying process is a common hurdle. Maybe you haven’t even identified what an ideal solution looks like for your company, or maybe you’re dead set on finding a system that has specific features; our ATS comparison workbook helps you sort through the clutter and clearly analyze the best and worst ATS featu

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Infographic: How stratustime Helps Businesses Stay Compliant

nettime solutions

Discover how our 60-person-strong risk management team keeps an eye on law changes to inform our product development team. The post Infographic: How stratus time Helps Businesses Stay Compliant appeared first on nettime solutions.

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6 Powerful Ways To Keep The Inspiration In A Culture

Hppy

Some say that an institution can kill inspiration. Not true. Institutions don’t kill anything; people do. That said, every leader wants to grow their company; it is THE imperative of their strategic game plan. The founder of a startup has a vision that they can only realize when a larger and larger market consumes their product or service. Their dream is to be a significant world player in their chosen market.

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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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4 Things Companies Need to Compete In a Digital World

HR Bartender

I recently flew from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. It’s a five-hour flight. The WiFi was down. Sad to say, I (and a whole bunch of other passengers) had no clue what to do with our time. If I had known, I could have brought a book with me. I’m just so used to occupying my time with my iPad. I mean, technology is wonderful. I can order my favorite sub sandwich using an app on my phone.

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Silicon Valley Meets Positive Psychology: Using Science To Help Humanity Thrive

15Five

Silicon Valley, saving the world one app at a time. At least that’s the sentiment parodied by the popular HBO show of the same name, with their inspirational posters, “pied piper. HELPING HUMANITY THRIVE”. The “Valley” is far from perfect, and easy to criticize. However, in the spirit of believing in the goodness of humans, I think it’s safe to say that many people working in tech wake up every day driven to make the world a better place.

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5 Must-Read Books about Improving Employee Health & Happiness

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: What are our writers and experts reading? In the ReWork Bookshelf series , ReWork contributors share their “must-read" recommendations for HR professionals and business leaders. HR teams that want to create a positive workplace culture and improve employee health and happiness have to juggle multiple elements of healthcare, including health insurance, corporate wellness programs and mental health initiatives.

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Hello from HighGround! Meet Clare Tuchscherer

Kazoo

Today we’re spending some time getting to know Clare Tuchscherer, a customer success manager. Over her three-and-a-half year tenure here, Clare has developed a keen sense of what our clients need out of their HR technology solutions to help their employees be successful. Learn more about her life inside and outside of HighGround. What brought you to HighGround?

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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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How to Find Budget Dollars for Employee Recognition

HR Bartender

Let’s face it. Sometimes as much as HR and the organization want to create and implement a program, the resources simply aren’t available. As a result, we have to resort to the “no-cost, low-cost program options”. I thought about this as I was planning my agenda for this year’s WorkHuman Conference , pioneered by Globoforce. I’ve been to every year since its inception and it continues to get better.

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Learning How to Forgive and Let Go. The Power in Putting the Past Behind.

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryHolding Grudges, Holding TensionForgiveness has been a staple of positive psychology for a long time. The popular proverb, “To err is human; to forgive, divine,” has roots in a poem written by Alexander Pope way back in 1711. More recently, behavioral science has explored the physiological and psychological effects of holding a grudge.

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With Strong Leadership, Employees Can Get Excited About Change

Cornerstone On Demand

This article was originally published under Jeff Miller's column “The Science of Workplace Motivation" on Inc.com. When I was laid off from my job at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, it marked a huge change in my life. I walked out of the office that afternoon, got in my car and let out a heavy sigh. Earlier that day, I'd already experienced loss and doubt , the first two stages of change described in Ann Salerno's The Change Cycle.

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How to Keep Remote Employees Engaged

Reflektive

According to Gallup’s most recent data, 43% of American employees work remotely at least part of the time. That’s up from 39% in 2012. With work-from-anywhere policies becoming more and more common and the remote workforce continuing to grow, companies need to make a concerted, consistent effort to keep their remote employees engaged. What do we mean when we say employee engagement?

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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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3 Ways To Integrate Remote Workers Into Your Business

Hppy

Every business has a group of remote workers which are scattered all over the country and even the world. Though these workers can provide invaluable help to your company and beyond, there are a few small problems that can arise from having them so far away. Also read: 9 Tools For Engaging and Managing Remote Employees. Communication barriers and misunderstandings are just two of the problems you may encounter if you make use of remote workers, however, there are many ways to keep in contact in

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Learning How to Forgive and Let Go. The Power in Putting the Past Behind.

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryHolding Grudges, Holding TensionForgiveness has been a staple of positive psychology for a long time. The popular proverb, “To err is human; to forgive, divine,” has roots in a poem written by Alexander Pope way back in 1711. More recently, behavioral science has explored the physiological and psychological effects of holding a grudge.

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New York Paid Family Leave and Its Impact on Small Businesses

Justworks

New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) now allows eligible workers to take partially paid leave for up to eight weeks when caretaking. Whether your employee is making room for a new child or needs some time to tend to a loved one, in 2018, NYPFL requires 50% salary continuation up to a maximum weekly benefit amount of $652.96. The duration of leave and amount of benefits paid will increase annually through January 1, 2021.

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How to Attend an HR Conference (and make it worth your while) [Podcast]

UpstartHR

One of the greatest compliments I get from you, the listener, is when I have the opportunity to share something highly practical with you that you can use to improve your results in a powerful way. Today’s discussion is one of those. Think about the last conference you attended. What did you learn? No, specifically , what did you learn? Research tells us that within a few days we forget most of what we hear in a single training session, much less a whole conference with a wide range of top

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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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How to Create an Online Training Course Like a Pro

Hppy

The development of eLearning courses has been significantly simplified through the use of authoring tools. The capabilities and features of authoring tools have been improved to offer many powerful options to their users. Nowadays, even people with little technical knowledge can develop eLearning courses with ease without depending on programmers. Also read: The Importance Of Learning And Development In An Ever-Changing World.

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7 TIPS TO PREVENT LONELINESS – THE NEW WORKPLACE CRISIS

WorkHuman

By Dawn Burke. After 20 years in corporate HR, I needed a change of scenery. Now a member of the “gig-economy,” working for myself has been an adventure. Most “consultants” tell you the biggest adjustment they have switching from corporate-to-home is being alone. I am no exception. As someone who is energized by people, loves leading teams, and enjoys sparing over the latest “Black Mirror” episode, it was a bit jarring.

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If You’re Happy and You Know It - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Employee Satisfaction starts with sleep. In 2017, the Huffington Post reported on a study from the UK of over 8,000 participants, which showed that a good night’s sleep had a greater impact on happiness than a 50% pay increase. [i] This study illustrates something most of us intuitively know, and that has been researched for decades. Individuals (employees, in our case) must have their basic needs met before they will respond to other factors (big “thumbs-up” here from Abraham Maslow).