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7 Tips for Managing Organizational Change Effectively in Any Industry

Intoo USA

In our webinar, History Has its Eyes on You: Managing Organizational Change , Amy Waryas, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Boston Red Sox & Fenway Sports Management spoke about how her organization dealt with the challenges of the pandemic. When the 2020 Major League Baseball season was shortened due to COVID-19, difficult decisions had to be made.

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1-to-1 Business Introductions: There Are Rules, You Animals

The HR Capitalist

Most people don't worry about having to do business introductions. I'd say that for 90% of the world, introducing someone to a person inside your network for the express purpose of mutual gain isn't a thing. For 10% of us (myself included), the requests come on a weekly basis. It's a thing and it's full of peril, as the tweet below (email subscribers, click through if you don't see the tweet) from Valley investor Chris Sacca outlines: If you ask for an introduction, once it’s been made, it is on

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Want Employees To Return To The Office? Then You Better Let Them Bring Their Pets.

Kevin Sheridan

It Turns Out That Man’s Best Friend Has More Leverage Than You Might Have Thought. Many Employees Say Their Pet Is The Main Reason They Are Unwilling To Return To The Office. As a result, many employers are preparing for a surge of furry new coworkers. Roughly 1.6 million pets were adopted in 2020. 1 Pets are loving family members for about 85 million Americans. 1.

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Recruiting During a Pandemic

Helpside

This blog was written by Brandon White, Senior HR Business Partner at Helpside. Are you having trouble recruiting qualified applicants? Job seekers have a plethora of jobs available to them and it can be difficult to attract the talent that your business needs. We’ve come up with a list of ideas to help you fill your vacant positions. Consider Employing Minors.

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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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am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving, fundraising when everyone’s remote, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving, fundraising when everyone’s remote, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Am I being pushed out of my job because I’m moving? I’ve been with my current company for more than six years and I’m getting married in two weeks.

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Top 5 Applicant Tracking Systems 2021

HR Lineup

Recruitment and talent acquisition procedures can easily be simplified with applicant tracking software. Using an ATS software automates the entire recruitment procedure by streamlining workflows and integrating with other career sites and job boards. Not only does this make the recruitment process quick, but you improve your chances of hiring top-quality talent.

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Performance Management: 5 Drivers for Success

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes. Regardless of your opinions about the traditional annual performance appraisal, organizations still need to have a process for managing performance successfully. The process of performance management is a way to provide feedback, accountability, and documentation for performance outcomes. Even organizations that are “ditching” the annual review aren’t abandoning accountability, feedback, and documentation.

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6 Key Indicators of a High-functioning Hybrid Team

Visier

We chatted with Renée Safrata, CEO and Founder, and Dr. Jim Sellner; EVP People Analytics, from Vivo Team Development. Vivo Team develops competence, motivation, and collaboration among leaders and teams through live, online training, coaching, and people analytics. The content and format are based on the latest, proven research in learning and development.

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Exponential Impact of Turnover from the Pandemic

Engage2Excel

We have all heard about, experienced, or participated in "The Great Resignation of 2021." The numbers are staggering. According to the recent Microsoft Work Trend Index 2021, 41% of the workforce is considering moving employers. In our recent Job Seekers Mindset report, 58% of survey respondents say they are highly likely or likely to work for a new employer within the next 6 months.

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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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Navigating Conflict in the Workplace: Ongoing Challenges in 2021

Pathways

Workplace conflict is inevitable—and it’s certainly nothing new. Employees with different personalities and communication styles working toward a common goal are bound to encounter conflict in any organization. U.S. employees spend an average of 2.8 hours a week involved in some level of conflict, amounting to $359 billion annually. As a result, human resources teams have long focused on minimizing conflict to ensure positive employee relations and reduce associated costs.

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IRS Releases Further Guidance on COBRA Continuation Coverage

ACA Times

The IRS recently issued a notice that further clarifies the usage of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage as amended via the American Rescue Plan (ARP). IRS Notice 2021-46 expands on 2021-31 and identifies several parameters around COBRA continuation coverage in a question and answers format. Before diving into the specifics, it’s important to note how the ARP created changes to COBRA coverage for select individuals.

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Seven hybrid working fails and how to avoid them

HR Zone

People Seven hybrid working fails.

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3 Reasons Why Diversity Pledges End in Broken Promises

Visier

Building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization has become a business imperative, with many organizations now publicly pledging their commitment to diversity. The spotlight on issues around gender and racial diversity has magnified the importance for organizations to do more. Employees are expecting more from their organizations, and so are their customers.

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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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the sick call with sound effects, the cheesecake, and other stories of triumphs over jerks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the sick call with sound effects, the cheesecake, and other stories of triumphs over jerks at work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Last week we had the agony of mortification , and this week we have the ecstasy of triumph! I asked you to share stories of times when you triumphed over a jerk at work, and here are 11 of my favorites.

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6 Things to Consider Before You Pick a Remote, In-Office, or Hybrid Work Setup

The Muse

The best setup for you depends on your employer’s policies, your role, and your preferences and priorities. Here’s what to take into account.

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Employee engagement stagnates: what can HR do to turn the tide?

HR Zone

Employees How do tackle stagnating engagement levels.

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20 Simple Ways to Increase Motivation in the Workplace

Bonusly

Everyone has weeks where you check off everything on your to-do list with pleasure, and weeks where you’d really rather be anywhere but at work. A little daydreaming never hurt anyone. ????. It’s totally normal for employees to face dips in motivation, but it becomes a problem when your colleagues are consistently disengaged. That's why we gathered some great tips from experts to help keep you and your team motivated, day in and day out.

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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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Can an employee fired for refusing a mandatory workplace vaccination collect unemployment?

The Employer Handbook

Image Credit: Publicdomainpictures.net License: CC0 Public Domain. Nope. Here’s why. Generally, getting fired for intentionally violating a company’s rules or policies disqualifies that person from receiving unemployment compensation benefits. The burden is on the employer to show that the rule or policy exists, the employee knew about it and violated it anyway.

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7 Improv Techniques That’ll Make Conversations at Work Less Awkward and More Productive

The Muse

From listening properly to practicing resiliency, these improvisation principles will make your conversations at work less awkward and more productive.

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People analytics: will graph technology revolutionise HR?

HR Zone

People Will graph technology revolutionise HR?

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Best Practices on Designing Internal Emails for Employee Engagement

6Q

Designing internal emails for employee engagement can be a challenge. How can you make an engaging email? What steps are necessary to get employees to respond back? Your employees get hundreds of emails a day and you need to find a way to stand out and get others to notice your email if you want to make them more engaged. Before you start to send out emails to those on your team, make sure that you are doing it the right way.

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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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Do your D&I efforts consider socioeconomics?

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

In discussions about equity, diversity and inclusion, gender and racial/ethnic identity often dominate the conversation. Relevant to these conversations, financial security (also referred to as social class or socioeconomic status) is a critical but often-overlooked dimension of social identity. Financially secure employees are more likely to hold leadership roles, though there is little evidence they are more effective as leaders.

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How to Respond to “Walk Me Through Your Resume”—and Get Your Interview Started on the Right Note

The Muse

Why this question gets asked, what to focus on in your answer, and how to structure your response—plus example answers.

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Netflix terminations and the issues of transparency, psychological safety and venting

HR Zone

Culture Is ‘venting’ a firing offence?

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Don’t Mistake Credentials for Intelligence!

The Tim Sackett Project

I was the first person in my family to graduate from college. I was the first person in my family to obtain a master’s degree. I continue to have the grammatical skills of a middle schooler! My parents are “real” people and have “real” conversations. My family has reached high levels of what most people would call successful.

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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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A Guide to What Is Underperformance in the Workplace

6Q

The cost of underperformance can be felt across the organisation; from reduced productivity, loss of revenue and to a spreading of low morale in the workplace. But what is underperformance anyway? In a well-managed workplace, all employees are given targets to attain. Clearly defined expectations are put in place and a failure to reach them is what is termed as underperformance.

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Now More Than Ever. Introducing your #SHRM21 Influencers

SHRM

Now more than ever.HR professionals are shaping the world of work. Over 200 concurrent sessions will provide a complete education for HR professionals at every stage of their career. Based on the SHRM Competency Model these sessions will delve into the cutting-edge trends that will impact your workplace. Thousands of attendees will expand their worlds as they travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, or attending virtually, September 9-12 for SHRM21 -- and SHRM Influencers are sure to be a big part of

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Remote-Work Directors Oversee Employees’ Virtual Experience

SHRM Resources

As more of their employees work virtually, some organizations are creating a remote work director position to manage the virtual employee experience and implement best.