Sat.Dec 15, 2018 - Fri.Dec 21, 2018

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You Can’t Fix What You Refuse to See

TLNT: The Business of HR

“It’s unbelievable how much you don’t know about the game you’ve been playing all your life.”?—?Mickey Mantle. Understanding what lies ahead is critical to making the right decisions. Accepting reality requires to remain open to new information?—?especially the one that challenges what we know for sure.

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Can You Foster Inclusion with Floating Holidays? We Say Yes

Justworks

Holiday pay can sometimes be a source of confusion for employers. For which days are you required to allow employees time off, and must that time be paid? What about when employees ask off for personal religious holidays, but the office as a whole remains open for business? Private sector employers generally have full discretion over exactly which holidays are observed by the business.

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Nexxt Welcomes an Industry Pro as the Newest VP of Sales

Employment Metrix

Nexxt is excited to welcome our newest member, Wade W. Pierson, as the Vice President of Sales. Wade has worked in the human resource and staffing space for over two decades, and plans to use this experience to lead Nexxt’s sales team to success through exceptional customer experience. “Wade’s passion, business acumen and dedication to his clients’ success make him the perfect addition to the Nexxt family,” said Andy Katz, COO of Nexxt.

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updates: the employee who wouldn’t sit near men, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. Our employee says she’s not comfortable having her desk near men. I wanted to give an update on the employee who was uncomfortable with a male seated behind her.

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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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HR’s 2018 year in review part two

cipHR

We look at how the working world has been changing in 2018, from the impact of the political climate to changes in attitudes towards HR technology. In part one of our 2018 review , we explored the legislative, compliance and regulatory changes that affected the UK HR profession over the past 12 months. Here in part two, we assess wider macro factors and trends within the profession itself, including the political climate, the launch of the CIPD’s new profession map, changes in how HR teams are d

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We’re Only Human 46: New Methods for Educating the Future Leaders of HR

UpstartHR

Today, everyone is fascinated with talking about the “future of work.” But who is the future of work? That’s right–students. The kids (we’re old enough to call them kids, right?) that are coming up behind us are going to truly BE the future of the workplace. In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, Ben takes the opportunity to sit down with a long-time friend, Matt Stollak, to talk about these ideas.

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Guess Who’s Looking At The HR Tech Market? Microsoft.

Josh Bersin

Over the last few months, I’ve been spending time with Microsoft, and the company is doing some interesting things in the HR Tech space. In this article I’d like to give you some background, and share why I believe Microsoft is going to have a big impact on the market. First point: Microsoft is on. Read more» The post Guess Who’s Looking At The HR Tech Market?

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Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind: Your Remote Workforce

Engage2Excel

Did you know that 43% of employees work from home at least some of the time? And that doesn’t include contingent workers or freelancers who contribute to your team as independent contractors. Many people view flexibility in work arrangements as a desirable perk, but how engaged are remote workers with the organization? In our recently released Trendicators Report on Remote Workers , our research suggests that along with the appeal of setting their own hours and working from anywhere, remote work

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Announcing Reflektive’s 2018 Year in Review

Reflektive

After 5 years as a company, we finally decided it was time to get to the bottom of important feedback trends. We sought to find answers to questions such as “What is the most popular day to give feedback?”, and “Which day of the week people are most likely to give feedback?” We combed through our vast pool of data and we were finally able to come up with some fascinating stats for you to enjoy.

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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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Using Employee Feedback to Guide Decision Making

UpstartHR

Almost every conversation our team has with business leaders touches on today’s pace of change. That pace often prompts employers to make quick decisions, but the problem is those are not always made with the right data on hand. For example, you’re looking for ways to educate your workforce and provide them with the information they need to excel. But you’re using last year’s employee feedback survey as the basis.

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What We’ve Learned About Engagement

DecisionWise

The following is an excerpt from “ENGAGEMENT MAGIC: Five Keys for Engaging People, Leader, and Organizations.” In the fall of 2014, we released the book MAGIC: Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Employee Engagement. But the book didn’t start there; it began nearly twenty years prior, as our organization, DecisionWise, conducted our first employee engagement survey.

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The future of talent acquisition: traditional recruitment models are no longer enough

HR Zone

Acquisition. The future of talent acquisition.

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4 Examples of How to Use People Analytics Success to Inform HR Strategies

Reflektive

HR leaders no longer need to rely on instincts or past experience to make decisions. Through the use of people analytics, they can make better-informed decisions based on people-centric data. Plus, data helps measure the success of programs to advocate for budgets. Here are four examples of how you can use people analytics to improve processes and strategies.

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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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6 Mind-Blowing Stats on Employee Engagement

Achievers

If you’ve been casual about the topic of employee engagement or figured that your employees are probably doing fine (because you’d know if something wasn’t working, right?), it’s time to take a second look. Employee engagement can seem like a vague topic since it doesn’t show up as a line item on your end-of-quarter financials, but it actually has a significant impact on how nicely those numbers stack up.

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What End Of Year Forms Do Small Businesses Need To File?

Justworks

With the year nearly over, it is important to be prepared for what forms you need to gather, file, and send to your employees and contractors for the coming tax season. While most have to do with taxes, some are meant to assess whether you’ll need to pay penalties to the IRS. In all cases, failure to timely file these forms can lead to late filing penalties.

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New to Your Company? 5 Things that Will Help Sell Your Ideas

The People Equation

Imagine this scenario: About two months ago, you landed a new gig as a leader at a respected company. You’ve done all the right things to set yourself up for success by priming the pump with these activities before Day One on the job. For the first month, you listened, networked, took copious notes and asked lots of questions. And wow, there are so many opportunity for improvement; the list of ideas is a mile long!

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How to Simplify Day-to-Day People Management

Reflektive

Bad management costs the U.S. economy nearly $400 billion annually, according to the Harvard Business Review. Much of this has to do with employee engagement—a study from Dale Carnegie Training found that nearly 75% of employees are not fully engaged at work, and the number one factor that contributes to engagement is an employee’s relationship with their immediate supervisor.

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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 Boost Employee Confidence and Morale

Hppy

As a leader, you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. It’s not enough to simply oversee the daily operations and work in the office—you also have to ensure that employees feel confident, respected and empowered. High team morale is key to optimal productivity, and it can be surprisingly fragile—there are lots of conflicts and complaints that can easily bring a team’s morale crashing down.

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3 Must-Have’s for the Modern Employee in 2019

Kazoo

This week’s TLNT article, 3 Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Work , painted a clear picture of just how much the state of work has changed. The authors point to a new future shaped by the gig economy and technological advances and, in this except, the implications of each: “The result of these trends is an even tighter labor market with new demands for developing and retaining top talent.

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Top 10 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace [INFOGRAPHIC INCLUDED]

TalentLyft

In this blog post, you will learn about the top 10 benefits of diversity in the workplace. Workplace diversity is not just an inclusion fad - it has tangible and direct benefits. Companies who have greater workplace diversity outperform their competitors and achieve higher profits! Read More.

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The recruitment evolution: five predictions for 2019

HR Zone

Acquisition. Recruitment evolution: five predictions for 2019.

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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 Difference Between Baby Boomers and Millennials When It Comes to Work Ethic

Hppy

To say that Baby Boomers and Millennials aren’t speaking the same language when it comes to both of their relationships with work, careers, and life in general in our modern world would be the understatement of the century. Boomers are (understandably) pretty “old-school” about how things should be done, about the value of good old-fashioned elbow grease and grunt work, and about pushing through obstacles and adversity with nothing more than a little bit of brute force and street smarts.

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vote for the worst boss of 2018

Ask a Manager

It’s time to vote on the worst boss of the year! We’ll crown the worst boss of the year later this week, based on your votes … so please vote below. (Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. EST Wednesday night.). You may also like: the worst boss of 2017 is… the worst boss of 2016 is… the worst boss of 2015 is… vote for the worst boss of 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

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AI Concepts: What is Moravec’s Paradox and Why Should You Care?

Lighthouse

In the 1980s, Hans Moravec and other AI researchers discovered a curious finding that we now know as Moravec’s Paradox. Essentially, AI can very easily learn to do things that are “hard” for humans, such as advanced statistics and analysis. On the other hand, things that are very simple for humans, such as identifying colors or recognizing faces, can be incredibly difficult for computers to do.

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Women in the workplace: taking centre stage

HR Zone

Culture. Women in the workplace: taking centre stage.

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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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Emotional Intelligence: Three Overlooked Actions For Balanced Focus And Productivity

Forbes Coaches Council

There are three major mental actions that set the stage for our physicaland material progress.

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my boss wants help with her dating app profile

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: My new boss started here in January. My coworkers and I are upset and concerned over her complete lack of boundaries. It hasn’t gotten better as time goes on. I could write you a novel about all the stuff she does, but here are just a few examples to show what I mean: * My boss told us she’s trying to lose weight. She said her goal is to lose over half her weight.

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7 Key Advantages of Diversity in the Workplace and Why it Matters

Vantage Circle

If you are not living under a rock or have cut yourself out of this social world, then you must know the importance of diversity in the workplace. Bringing diversity in the workplace is not a trend to follow nor a quota a company needs to meet. It is also not only a social responsibility to practice diversity in the workplace. We intuitively know that it’s a pathway where every corporate need to walk along.

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