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Should Employees be Paid for Commuting Time?

UpstartHR

An interesting piece of research on publicly available WiFi access in England led to a question that made me pause. Should employees be paid for commuting time? As someone that travels a fair bit for work, I know the value of being able to connect and work from any number of strange locations–restaurants, hotel lobbies, airports, etc. But what about the commutes that make up a significant part of the day for so many workers?

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5 Key Tips To Remove Social And Cultural Bias From Employee Self-Evaluations

15Five

“How’s your tennis game?” (This probably seems like a strange way to begin a post about performing employee self-evaluations, but bear with me.). Last weekend, my husband and I went out to dinner with friends we hadn’t seen in years, back when I was an avid tennis player. As part of our catching up conversation, our friends asked me this question. “It’s fine,” I replied.

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Why don’t some employees trust HR?

PeopleStrategy

As an HR manager for a successful business, it can feel overwhelming to be responsible for the well-being and performance of an entire organization. And, at times, it may feel like you are in a thankless job. Sometimes, having to focus on everyone else can blind HR team members to their own mistakes or apathy. Both are dangerous to the company; they can cause widespread discontent as well as the loss of valuable employees. “More than 70% of surveyed tech employees said they didn’t tr

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Mandatory Flu Shots: Can You Make Employees Roll Up Their Sleeves?

HR Daily Advisor

Believe it or not, summer is almost over, and it’s time to think about flu vaccines again! How effective will the shots be this year? Will you and your family get them? Can you require your employees to be vaccinated? Many employers believe that employees should be inoculated to keep the workforce healthy and the office fully staffed during flu season.

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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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Everyone Wants a Talent Brand That Candidates Love, But…

The Tim Sackett Project

Everyone wants a talent brand that candidates will love, but almost no Talent Acquisition function is actually willing to love those same candidates back! You get this, right!? Do you know why you love certain brands? It’s usually a combination of an experience you had with that brand. You loved their product or service, how they/it made you feel, how you were treated, etc.

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4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks

InfoMart

BLOG. 4 Tips for Improving Your Background Checks. Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP. October 4 2018. Running background checks on candidates is a crucial step in the recruiting process. Making a bad placement can sour a relationship with a client or cost your company valuable resources. But background checks can be tedious and difficult to navigate; many states have their own specific laws and requirements, such as Ban-the-Box legislation.

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Are You a Master of Online Interviews? Take Our Quiz and Find Out

Spark Hire

Many fast-growing companies are incorporating new tools into their hiring processes. In fact, 62 percent of companies in our 2018 Growth Hiring Trends in the United States believe that following the latest hiring trends and using modern tools is very important for growth hiring. Another 31.2 percent are considering adding online interviews to their hiring toolbox.

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7+ High Volume, Low Unemployment Recruitment Strategies!

The Tim Sackett Project

Gather ‘round talent buffs and let me tell you a story – of a time not so long ago in a land not so far away. A little agency called The Bureau of Labor Statistics (you may have heard of them) released a report claiming that the unemployment rate dropped below 4% for the first time in 15 years. Did I mention that this is a true story? That’s right, in April 2018 the unemployment numbers dropped to 3.9% in the good ol ‘ US of A.

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Is Continuous Performance Management Here to Stay? Absolutely.

Cornerstone On Demand

About five years ago, I worked with a client who bristled at the idea of typical annual performance reviews. What they wanted to implement was a “conversation-based” performance review process. The process had to be employee driven; managers and employees held an ongoing, continuous dialogue about the employee’s performance throughout the year. At any point throughout the year, the employee’s colleagues or customers could also contribute performance input but the most important objective was th

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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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Putting the 'Total' in Total Talent Management

Allegis Global Solutions

We all know the biggest disruptors of the last ten years were; globalization, demographic changes and speed of technological advancements but what’s next?

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HR’s Opportunity in Disguise: 3 Elements of Rapid Talent Allocation

Visier

Rapid talent allocation could be HR’s ticket to the proverbial “seat at the table.” According to a recent McKinsey & Company survey , being fast or very fast at moving talent among strategic projects is linked most closely with talent management effectiveness. Organizations with effective talent management programs, the survey reveals, have a better chance than other companies of outperforming competitors.

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Four HR Analytics Trends to Know

Reflektive

Analytics tools provide the opportunity for organizations to dive deeper into data than ever before. But HR analytics is relatively new territory for many companies, some of whom may be wondering whether the benefits are worth the cost. To gain a better understanding of the present state of HR data analytics, let’s examine some trends. SEE ALSO: Managing a Multigenerational Workforce in the Age of The Millennial.

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5 Things Keeping Financial Services HR Teams Up at Night

Cornerstone On Demand

It's an extremely challenging time to be holding the reins of an HR team at a financial services institution, with 45 percent of senior executives revealing their companies are hit by cyber attacks as often as on an hourly basis. Plus, as new technology emerges, so do new avenues for hackers to find vulnerabilities and attack. These ongoing data threats not only plague executives tasked with securing their organizations, but they also weigh heavily on HR departments in charge of hiring securit

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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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Leadership tips: why managers must put ‘care’ at the heart of their people strategy

HR Zone

Culture. Managers: time to show you care.

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Crafting an Effective Total Rewards Program

eni

Above-average employee benefits packages have long been tools for employers to entice candidates. With a shift from healthcare cost avoidance to retention, top employers are placing more focus on building competitive employee benefits packages. Commonly referred to as Total Rewards Programs, today’s comprehensive benefits packages include employee services that go beyond traditional healthcare coverage and minimal fringe benefits.

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Can Managers and Employees Be Friends?

Reflektive

Let’s say you just got a new job in a management position. As you settle into the new role, you notice that your employees go to lunch together, they go out for drinks on Friday evenings, they even make plans to get together on weekends—but they never invite you along. Do they not like you? Are you doing something wrong as the new boss? SEE ALSO: Why Facebook Employees Are More Productive, Motivated, and Satisfied.

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ICYMI: Critical Thinking Skills Are the Foundation of a Learning Culture

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for September's top stories. Office Hours: Critical Thinking Skills Are the Foundation of a Learning Culture The ability to think critically at work can be heightened through continued education , argues Carol Anderson, princip

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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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No more guilt: new research shows common assumptions about working mothers are all wrong

HR Zone

People. Working mothers: end the stereotyping.

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Saba Buys Lumesse: Fills Critical Gaps for Technology and Customer Acquisition

Lighthouse

Things are moving quickly in the HCM technology industry. Last week I reported in from Saba Insight, the company’s annual user conference. This week news popped that Saba has entered talks to acquire Lumesse, a European talent management provider. Here’s the snippet from the news. In the News. Saba, a portfolio company of Vector Capital, to acquire Lumesse, extending Saba’s global leadership position in HCM.

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8 Recruitment Strategies to Attract the Best Talent

TalentLyft

Implementing these 8 recruitment strategies will help you attract and hire the best talent. The current job market is extremely competitive. A strong and planned recruitment strategy can help you stand out of this competition. Read More.

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Cartoon Coffee Break | Poaching Talent

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: This post is part of our " Cartoon Coffee Break " series. While we take talent management seriously, we also know it's important to have a good laugh. Check back every two weeks for a new ReWork cartoon. Learn how technology is changing talent acquisition —and how you can take advantage of it!

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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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The role of emotional intelligence for supporting mental health at work

HR Zone

People. Emotional intelligence and mental health at work.

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The State of Workplace Wellness Around the Globe

CoreHealth Wellness Technologies

We surveyed wellness thought leaders around the globe and asked them for their views on the future of workplace wellness. Here is their forecast for the state-of-the- wellness- union for 2019.

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Amazon Raising All US Workers to a Minimum of $15/hr Is The Simplest Business Decision Ever.

The HR Capitalist

In case you missed it, Amazon announced today that it would establish a $15/hr minimum hourly wage for all 350,000 of its U.S. employees. The new pay threshold will go into effect Nov. 1 and impact all full-time, temporary and seasonal workers across the company’s U.S. warehouse and customer service teams as well as Whole Foods, the company said in a blog post.

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Pros and Cons of Offering Tuition Reimbursement to Your Employees

Justworks

What do today’s employees want? The answer, it seems, is benefits. A Glassdoor survey found that 4 out of 5 employees would prefer more benefits over a pay raise. In particular, with college costs soaring, tuition reimbursement as a benefit offered by employers is more and more appealing to employees. A survey by EdAssist found that half of millennials expected their employer to help pay for further education.

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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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Five ways for women to take the reins on their leadership development

HR Zone

Development. Taking the reins on leadership development.

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Motivating employees close to retirement

Everwise

Earlier this month, motivating employees close to retirement surfaced as one of the most popular topics in the Everwise user community of Learning & Development (L&D) professionals and learners. That’s not surprising–employees approaching the traditional age of retirement of 65 are one of the fastest growing segments of the workforce. Approximately 10,000 Baby Boomers have reached this stage every single day since 2011.

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4 Ways We Can All Challenge Ableism in the Workplace

Allegis Global Solutions

I have an invisible disability that I almost never disclose. I have severe, degenerative and genetic hearing loss and it impacts my ability to communicate. Aside from fear of discrimination, I also — and perhaps primarily — don’t disclose because I have an internalized stigma about disabilities. Cultural messages about disabilities come strong and steady from cradle to grave, coupled with the seemingly invisible interface of assuming that people are worth only what they produce.