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Engage Your Employees by Being a Rebel

TLNT: The Business of HR

In this new, supercharged, super-fast, super-competitive economy, we’re sure you’d agree that we need customers to love our brands, love our products and advocate for our companies. And surely, customer love must start with employee love. But, as we say in our new book, Build it: The Rebel Playbook for World-Class Employee Engagement , “How can our customers love us if our employees don’t even like us?”.

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How Turnover Can Be Positive for Your Company

ClearCompany HRM

There is serious pressure for organization leaders to engage employees and hit peak productivity. In 2017, 56% of CEOs reported “recruiting and retention” as primary concerns. A company cannot function without its employees; individuals that have valuable skills and training that can take weeks, months or years to match. So, of course, HR is in overdrive, managing engagement, strategizing long-term retention plans and calculating turnover rates.

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How to Adopt Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

Diversity has ratcheted up the boardroom agenda as companies increasingly recognize the potential that a rich mix of different backgrounds, attitudes and experiences bring to innovation and decision making. But most companies are still laggards in the key area of neurodiversity in the workplace, which means hiring individuals that think differently.

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Find More Time by Giving Some Away

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James DurstHave you ever thought about volunteering? There is always a need for service and more helping hands. Volunteering offers vital help to worthwhile causes, the community, and to people in need. And not only is it a great way to help others, but it’s also a good way to help yourself.

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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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Ask the Experts: Pitfalls to Avoid When Moving to PTO Plan

HR Daily Advisor

Question: We would like to convert our vacation and sick leave benefits into a PTO plan. What steps should we take in the conversion? Answer from the experts at HR Hero : An employer really has a great deal of discretion in how they convert vacation and sick time into a PTO plan. While there is no specific best or required practice for converting, the overarching theme is that the more communication and advance notice employees have, the better and the less likely they are to be frustrated by t

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London/UK Friends! I’m Coming to You in June!! Let’s meet up! #sosuuk

The Tim Sackett Project

I have something to confess, I’ve never been to Europe! Never! So, a few months ago I put that fact out into my little social world and something amazing came back to me! The Sourcing Summit UK reached out and ask me to come speak at their event in June! And, they made a little video to help promote it: I can’t wait to come to London and speak at this event!

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Find More Time by Giving Some Away

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James DurstHave you ever thought about volunteering? There is always a need for service and more helping hands. Volunteering offers vital help to worthwhile causes, the community, and to people in need. And not only is it a great way to help others, but it’s also a good way to help yourself.

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Consider the Meander: How Attention to Timing Can Enhance Employee Engagement

Cornerstone On Demand

Patterns in nature are remarkable, from the smallest to the largest scale: The symmetrical pointed star shows up in starfish and segments of fruit. The same fractal patterns are seen in leaf veins, wood grains and branches of trees. Fibonacci spirals are present in the nautilus shell, cabbage tissues and in the way droplets of water fly off a wet spinning ball.

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How to Turn a New Company Policy from Negative to Positive

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. For the first time, Kronos was named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work. Congrats to them! Enjoy the article.).

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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How Hard is it for Candidates to Find Your Jobs on your Career Site?

The Tim Sackett Project

The other day I got contacted by a large enterprise level TA leader. She had a major problem about to hit them. They had to hire thousands of people and she was hoping I could tell her what chatbot to use to help them. Sweet! I love TA Tech, let’s talk about some of my favorites! I pulled up their corporate site because I wanted to see what ATS they used and just check out the career site.

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Find More Time by Giving Some Away

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James DurstHave you ever thought about volunteering? There is always a need for service and more helping hands. Volunteering offers vital help to worthwhile causes, the community, and to people in need. And not only is it a great way to help others, but it’s also a good way to help yourself.

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3 Trends Blending the Worlds of Learning and Work

Cornerstone On Demand

Today's employees report they can only dedicate 1 percent —24 minutes—of their work week exclusively to training and development. However, as digital technology evolves, learning and development opportunities will become more accessible, thereby enabling employees to build new skills on the job rather than in a classroom. Learning opportunities present themselves to employees every day, often in ways that may not seem obvious, such as asking a co-worker a question, referencing an online manual o

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China Gorman on Professional Development in Human Resources

HR Bartender

I’m super excited to share today’s interview with you. China Gorman is a friend, colleague, and well-respected business leader. You know her from the leadership roles she’s held with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Great Place to Work. I had the opportunity to interview China back in 2009. But today, China is here to share with us an exciting new professional development event for human resources professionals.

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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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Finding the Right Retail Scheduling Platform

Benetech

There are a number of challenges that retailers face when scheduling employees. Finding substitutes for last-minute cancellations. Avoiding over or under-staffing. Managing a high industry turnover rate. Finding the right scheduling tool for your retail business can be a challenge. When looking for your best fit retail scheduling platform, here are a few considerations.

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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. 8 of the Top Companies for Remote Jobs Share Why They Hire Remote -- by Brie Reynolds. 2.

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To Be a Better Leader, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions

Cornerstone On Demand

This article originally appeared in Talent Management and HR. Even though I was a teacher for 25 years, I was not a model student. And whenever I was in trouble at school, I knew it not because of my teachers' words, but based on his or her actions. A simple look or some tense body language and I knew. I also remember not just thinking “I'm in trouble," but also “She doesn't like me" or “He's judging me.

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Can I Have the Answer Immediately – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I’m a huge introvert, which means that I need quiet time to recharge. So, I’ve been known to ask questions like, “Do I need to make that decision right away?” or “Can I sleep on that?”. These are ways for me (the introvert) to find time to process information. It doesn’t mean that the answer would be negative. It just means I need time to think. Another comment that people might make to buy themselves some thinking time is “Let me check my calendar and get back to you.

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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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D’Amicantonio: Do your policies address staffing specific third party exposure?

COATS Staffing Software

The staffing industry is unique in so many ways and adequately insuring risk is no exception. Many staffing companies are working with insurance carriers or brokers who do not specialize in the staffing industry, and we often find key areas of exposure not addressed correctly or addressed at all. Below is a list of some of the most common coverage gaps that we find.

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Where HR Tech Is Headed

Achievers

Are you ready for the future of human resources? HR tech is “on the precipice of a total reinvention,” according to Josh Bersin, author of a pivotal Bersin by Deloitte report. The amount of resources being poured into that market bears out his statement: He notes that in 2015 alone, investors sank $2.4 billion into HR tech vendors, a figure that represents a 60 percent increase over the previous year.

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Cartoon Coffee Break | Micromanager

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.

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Build a Workplace Culture That Boosts Retention

Kazoo

To keep your employees, it’s important to understand what kind of workplace culture you’ve created and how it helps or hurts your retention efforts. It’s no surprise then that employee retention is at the top of the priority list for businesses around the globe. According to a recent Glassdoor survey , nearly 35 percent of hiring decision makers expect more employees to quit over the span of 2018 than they did in 2017.

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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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Connection: The Sense of Belonging to Something Greater Than Yourself - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Connection is a key to employee engagement because we connect with our organizations through the people with whom we work, the mission and values of the organization, and the work we perform. Our work and our company are a part of who we are. The job, then, becomes more than just a set of tasks we perform. When employees find connection , they work as a team, generate ideas, solve problems, take care of customers, and act with the organization’s best interests in mind.

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5 Research-Backed Performance Management Practices of Great Companies [Webinar]

UpstartHR

Instead of just hating on performance management processes, why don’t we do something about them? We hear a lot of stories about companies with rainbows and unicorns. Everything is perfect and happy. But the reality is most of us have challenges, and this is a real look at the specific practices we can use to improve outcomes. New insights our team has uncovered at Lighthouse Research reveal a clear distinction between the performance management and engagement practices used at high-perfor

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15 Ways to Promote Workplace Wellness on a Budget

Justworks

Investing in employee health can make a big difference for your company and your team. Studies show that workplace wellness initiatives really do work. According to a study by Aflac, 61% of employees agree they’ve made healthier lifestyle choices because of a company wellness program. Of course, when introducing new wellness programs to your organization, budget can be a concern.

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How to Define Your Company’s Culture

Reflektive

Company culture is everything. It’s the biggest factor in maintaining success and retaining your top employees. Use the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns as a comparison. The Patriots are the epitome of stability and success: They have a strong organizational culture from the top-down. The same executives, coaches, and players have remained with the team for years, and they’re always in contention for the Super Bowl.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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The Business Case for a Talent Experience Platform

Hoops

A talent experience platform accomplishes far more than centralizing the structure of talent acquisition and management. It is indispensable in driving effective, high ROI workforce management strategies.

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Podcast: Connection – The Sense of Belonging to Something Greater than Yourself - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

We connect with our organizations through the people with whom we work, the mission and values of the organization, and the work that we perform. Our work and our company are a part of who we are. The job, then, becomes more than just a set of tasks we perform. When employees find connection, they work as a team, generate ideas, solve problems, take care of customers, and act with the organization’s best interests in mind.

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Is Your Health at Risk From Your Work Culture?

Trish McFarlane

In a time when well-being discussions are on the lips of a growing number of business leaders, there are also more mentions of the negative impact of the faster pace of the workplace on employees. I addressed part of this when I wrote about avoiding burnout at work , and today I’m thinking about a different impact that comes from the unrealistic expectations of many organizations’ executives.

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