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Unemployment Claims Tick Down

SHRM Resources

States reported that 1.2 million U.S. workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Aug. 1, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week.

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Being a leader right now is tough

Take It Personel-ly

Being a leader right now is tough. Luckily, we’re here to share some key tips on how you can lead through a global pandemic below. Follow this advice and you are sure to: Help reduce team stress and overwhelm. Create a deeper connection with the people reporting to you; they will see you as a […].

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How AI is transforming talent acquisition during COVID

HRExecutive

This is the first in a three-part series. *. In the already fast-changing world of HR, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating unimagined twists and turns as 2020 progresses, leading to unprecedented attention on HR technology to help employers manage these new challenges. No emerging technology arguably has had more impact on the evolution and refinement of the pandemic workplace than artificial intelligence—which is expected to continue in the months and years ahead.

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how to explain a late professional start, demotions, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. How to explain my late professional start. I’m what I think of as a professional late bloomer. I was “home-schooled” in a chaotic, dysfunctional home from first through twelfth grades by my mother, a woman who had never gone to college and who frequently struggled with her mental health.

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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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Working From Home Version 2.0: 5 Things to Consider

HR Bartender

When COVID-19 started making headlines and employees were working from home, the idea was that this was all temporary. In a few weeks (or months), life would return to normal and we’d all be back in the workplace. That hasn’t exactly happened. In fact, many organizations are telling employees they can stay home for the rest of the summer, year, or forever.

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Core Company Values: 12 Inspiring Examples

Achievers

Have you ever walked into work knowing without a doubt that what you did mattered? What an exhilarating feeling. Your company likely nailed the art of making their employees feel welcomed, appreciated, and motivated to do their best work. These companies stand apart because of their exceptionally powerful core values that resonate with everyone in their workforce.

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Is The Employee Survey Dead? Nope. It’s Becoming Smarter By The Minute.

Josh Bersin

I recently read an article in the WSJ (a magazine I am trusting less every day) that claims employee surveys are dead. Well, I really have to disagree, so let me explain what’s going on. First, in today’s Pandemic and wildly changing work environment, it is essential to understand what employees think. Employees today are. Read more» The post Is The Employee Survey Dead?

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Employee Experience: Digital Transformation Can Improve It

HR Bartender

Digital transformation is the concept of using technology to solve business problems. As business strategies become more global and organizations need to be more agile, it only makes sense to use technology to our greatest advantage. Over the past few months, I’ve shared with you a few articles that I worked on with our friends at Paycom about digital transformation and how it can positively impact the employee experience.

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Why Should Leaders Measure Employee Engagement?

15Five

Click here to download the PDF!

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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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Best Practices for RPO Implementation - Set Up for Success

Engage2Excel

Whether you have decided to take on the task of building out your company’s recruiting program, or have chosen to partner with a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) firm, here are five best practices to consider when you don’t quite know where to start.

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How to Give Great Employee Recognition [Examples and Tips]

Kazoo

Welcome to How We Do at Kazoo, our series of actionable insider tips to make the workplace awesome. Today, we talked with Kazoo Implementation Manager Patty Williams about how to give great employee recognition. Stay tuned for employee recognition examples and tips! Need employee recognition examples that will make a difference? Look no further than Kazoo’s Patty Williams.

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Training on Time & Attendance Software

nettime solutions

Every worker loves new technology, right? Not quite. The truth is, even in today’s business world, where certain segments seem dominated by news of an ‘always on’ culture, adopting and training on new technology can be daunting for plenty of employees. Training Employees on New Time & Attendance Software. Perhaps you’ve recently added one or more people to your employee roster.

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How to nurture the employee experience through continuous change

HR Zone

Change The employee experience through continuous change.

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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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How Workplace Yoga Can Enhance Employee Wellness

Hppy

A growing concern for many employers around the world today is the health of their employees. Employee wellness is a crucial factor for an organization’s success, and companies are starting to realize that. As such, more and more employers now introduce wellness programs to implement health initiatives in their workplaces. From encouraging regular exercise to promoting good nutritional habits, employers are taking various approaches to improve employee health.

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Antiracism Forum for Business Leaders: You’re Invited

UpstartHR

Did you know that research shows diversity training doesn’t create better environments for people of color in the workplace? ( HBR ) That’s partly due to the fact that these programs spend time telling people how to avoid legal trouble, not how to actively understand , support and encourage these individuals that bring value, insight, and perspective to the business.

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SBA Releases FAQs on Loan Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

ACA Times

1 minute read: On August 4, 2020, the Small Business Association (SBA) released 10 pages of FAQs pertaining to loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was enacted in March 2020 to allow small employers to seek a PPP loan to help bridge the cost of maintaining employees during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Rethinking your employee engagement strategy in a changing world of work

HR Zone

Employees Rethinking employee engagement in a changing world.

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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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Predicted Future of Post-Pandemic Human Resource Management

Hppy

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the world quicker and more significantly than any of us could have ever predicted. At the end of 2019, the landscape of human resource management was severely different. The more visionary business leaders were deep in the throes of shaping their own company cultures. The goal was to retain the best employees and attract valuable new talent.

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Supporting Our HR Friends #LookingforWork (#strongerHR: Volume One)

UpstartHR

As I posted a few weeks ago, we have been working on some resources to help those of you in the community that are looking for work right now. I’ve been talking to many of you in one on one conversations and while I am really hurting for each of you, I am also thankful to have so many passionate, committed professionals in our space. To Paula, Jermaine, Nina, Joseph, and so many more, we see you, and we want to support you.

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New Senate Bill Seeks to Enhance the Employee Retention Credit Under the CARES Act

ACA Times

2 minute read: The Senate recently introduced new legislation to further assist in the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, including the American Workers, Families and Employer Assistance Act. Under this Senate Bill, the existing Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) would be enhanced. Under the CARES Act, an employer that was carrying on a trade or business in the calendar year 2020 is eligible if there was a COVID-19 Economic Hardship

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Future of work: the top HR job roles of the next decade

HR Zone

Future Top HR job roles of the next decade.

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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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Announcing our New World of Work survey report

Workable

With this 30-question survey, we at Workable wanted to look at how businesses pivoted over the past several months, and what they’re planning for the future – be that a “new normal”, a “new way of work”, or something else altogether. The result is Workable’s New World of Work survey report. We think you’d be very interested in this. Out of many insights, we’re highlighting three for you: Remote work is the big paradigm shift.

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Top 5 HR Tips For Better Communication Amidst The COVID Crisis

Hppy

COVID 19 has been transforming people’s relationship to work. With the lockdowns still being prevalent in many parts of the world, remote working has now turned out to be the new normal. A recent survey by Gallup panel data revealed that the percentage of employees working from home rose from 31% to 59% in March and leveled off at 62% in mid-April. Most of the businesses are experiencing an incredible amount of uncertainty in their workforce as a result of this pandemic.

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Why Lead Like A Human?

15Five

Flipping The Script on Leadership. Do you ever feel like you have to pretend to be someone else at work so that you can be successful? I’ve heard this refrain far too often from my clients and my colleagues. Usually, about managers, who are great parents, partners, and people at home, but take on completely different personas once they walk through the office door.

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Talking about the tough stuff: the questions around privilege and inclusion you should be asking

HR Zone

Culture How to talk about the tough stuff.

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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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This Free Worksheet Makes It Easy to Create (or Update) Your Resume

The Muse

Writing a resume can be a daunting task. This fill-in-the-blank resume worksheet can help make it easier.

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As remote work continues, what is AI’s role?

HRExecutive

This is the second in a series on AI transforming the workplace. Read the first piece here. Despite the pandemic continuing to spread, it may not be too soon for HR decision-makers to look ahead toward its eventual end. When that day comes, HR leaders and employers around the globe will be back to, among other issues, figuring out exactly how AI-based technology can continue to drive success in the newly reopened world of work.

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Re-entry in a recession

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

Six months into COVID-19, organizations are moving away from work-from-home concerns to focus on employee re-entry, with an eye toward talent engagement and retention — all amidst newly heightened awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion. What a challenging, unique and opportune time for HR and talent professionals to rise to the occasion. So, what are the key concerns in this transition journey, and how should organizations navigate them in light of so many changes?