Sat.Aug 15, 2020 - Fri.Aug 21, 2020

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Public Transportation and COVID-19: Traveling Safely on Your Commute

Zenefits

As COVID-19 shut down much of the nation in mid-March, ridership on trains, buses, and ferries plummeted. While public transit usage is inching its way back up, any sort of meaningful increase has been dogged by not only the persistence of the coronavirus in the United States, but also riders’ fears about returning to confined spaces during a global pandemic.

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How Twitter Thrives As A Fully Remote Organization w/ CHRO, Jennifer Christie

15Five

In March of 2020 when COVID-19 hit the US, many organizations updated their remote work policies at least temporarily to allow people to work from home. Twitter made headlines in May by announcing that a remote work option would be available to their 5,000+ full time workforce, forever! In the latest Best-Self Management podcast episode, I sat down with Jennifer Christie, the VP of People and Chief Human Resources Officer at Twitter, to discuss what she has learned from making the shift to fully

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How to Make the Most of Remote Work

Engage2Excel

Providing remote workers with the technology they need to be productive is vital. However, a far greater challenge exists in addressing the emotional needs and interactive routines of employees who work from home. Our latest Trendicators Best Practices Report, Rethinking Remote Work , explores imperatives for optimizing your company’s bounce-back. Much uncertainty still exists regarding the timing for the release of a successful anti-virus vaccine and the speed with which the economy will recove

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9 Things HR Needs to Know About Auditing a PTO Policy | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Whether reworking your organization’s time off benefits or making a few changes, find out what HR needs to know about auditing a company’s PTO policy.

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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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How to Measure Payroll and HR Technology Usability

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

In this article, we explain why usability is important, how to measure it, and how to choose an HR solution with user experience awards.

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what should our employer share with us when a coworker tests positive for COVID-19?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have learned from reading here that HIPAA does not generally apply to employers, it applies to health care providers and some other agencies. And I think you have said that HIPAA does not prevent employers from telling people about positive COVID-19 tests within an organization — it protects names, but not the fact that there have ben some positive tests.

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How HR can navigate the emerging world of culture tech

HRExecutive

What is culture technology? There are plenty of companies out there that have been alleviating the administrative burden from human resource teams for the routine tasks that make up health, wealth, recruiting, hiring and even retirement. Those items are top-tier expected benefits by employees. However, in this new world of remote working and dispersed workforces, the differentiator for a company lies in its culture.

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Location-based salaries will kill your startup’s culture

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

This startup’s founder warns that reducing salaries to save a few bucks isn’t worth the damage you’ll do to team culture and morale.

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7 Types of Tech Tools to Help Set Up Virtual Offices

Hppy

No matter what kind of industry you’re in, there are several benefits that virtual offices have over traditional ones. Virtual offices have next to no technology costs, no commute time, and lower overhead costs, which can be highly beneficial for small business owners in particular. If you want to set up your own virtual office, it’s important that you have the right tech tools in place to help improve productivity, produce a lower turnover rate, and keep your business running smoothly and effic

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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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Join Our “Young” Team? Hello, Age Discrimination

Evil HR Lady

Maybe it’s because I’m old ( legally in the United States, as I’m over 40 ), but “young” doesn’t seem like a good word to use to describe your team. And yet, a Resume writing company uses it. (Thanks to a reader for taking a screenshot and sending this to me.). See it? This line: “Our downtown Toronto office offers an open, collaborative, and relaxed environment where our young , positive, and hard-working team strive toward a common goal of empowering c

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Considerations and Best Practices for Running Hybrid Meetings (i4cp login required)

i4cp

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to have far more employees work remotely than ever before. Just how many will continue to do so will vary based on many factors: employee sentiments, perceived or real productivity gains or losses, cost savings, and more. Some organizations like Twitter and Zillow have already announced that the shift to remote work will be permanent, while others are only committing to remote work through a certain date (such as Google which indicated July 2021).

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Return to Work 2020: 6 Imperatives for HR Managers

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

As HR leaders prepare for the next major shift, here are six imperatives that are guiding many of the mission-critical decisions that are happening right now.

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Ep 239 – How We Can Help Eliminate Systemic Racism at Work

Workology

This podcast interview is one of the most important I think I’ve ever done in my life. It’s also incredibly uncomfortable but necessary to help make change happen. Systemic racism is real and I am. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. This podcast interview is one of the most important I think I’ve ever done in my life.

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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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Payroll Tax vs. Income Tax

Patriot Software

Tax withholding comes with the territory of being an employer. Employment taxes can be broken down into payroll taxes and income taxes. Most people use the terms interchangeably. But when you hear about a payroll tax deferral, you probably want to know the exact difference between payroll tax vs. income tax. Income tax vs. payroll […] READ MORE.

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Is your financial wellbeing strategy up to date following the Covid-19 crisis?

HR Zone

Employees Financial wellbeing post Covid-19.

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Here’s How to Get Your Resume Ready for a Career Change

The Muse

If you’re considering a career change, you’ll need to tweak your professional materials to reflect your new path. Here are some strategies to get you started.

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What can we really hope for out of a work experience?

The Tim Sackett Project

I heard this quote recently, it was used by an old football coach to his players: “It’s hard, but it’s fair.”. He wasn’t the first to use this and probably won’t be the last – but the line stuck with me because of how I don’t think many people in today’s age really think this way. Many want to talk about what’s fair, few want to discuss the ‘hard’ part.

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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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20 Thoughtful, Low-Cost, Remote-Friendly Employee Rewards

Bonusly

Okay, we admit defeat. In an effort to keep our communities safe from COVID-19, Bonusly isn’t going back to the office anytime soon. We’re thinking many of you are in the same boat! ??. It’s been rough—I miss spontaneous banter with my coworkers, Wednesday team lunches, and the general camaraderie that comes with seeing team members at the office. But it’s also been awesome to see how we’ve adjusted to remote work.

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Who are the cultural influencers of your organisation?

HR Zone

Culture Who are your company’s influencers?

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Yes, You Should Still Take Time Off Work During COVID-19—Here’s How to Make the Most of It

The Muse

Even if you’re working from home, you still need a break. Here’s why—and how to make the most of your time off so you can come back to work refreshed.

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How HR tech tools integrate work, life

HRExecutive

HR technology has become a necessity during the COVID era, and it will continue to be a major asset for companies in the future, global analyst and HRE columnist Josh Bersin recently told a webinar audience. The new HR technology tools integrate work and life, Bersin said during the HRE webinar sponsored by Oracle Cloud. With many employees still working remotely , the issues of family, wellbeing and health all have become more connected to the workplace.

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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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How Executive Coaching Can Give You an Edge in HR

Workology

As HR leaders, we play a big role in making sure our team has support for ongoing learning, development and HR certification and recertification. We have budget line items for professional. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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How Covid-19 will impact employee wellbeing in the long term

HR Zone

Change Introducing a new kind of burnout.

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How to Diversify Your Professional Network (Because Your Connections Shouldn’t All Be Just Like You)

The Muse

If you’re realizing your professional network isn’t very diverse, there are a few things you can do to connect with people from different backgrounds.

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A Story of Getting Hired During COVID Using the Talent Exchange

Eightfold

The “COVID-effect” has become a common term to describe things that are different now due to COVID. Some things are comical, like the “Quarantine-15”, but others are uplifting, like how we genuinely celebrate when anyone gets a new job. Finding a job is difficult in the best of times and has been even more daunting during this pandemic and high unemployment.

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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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Ep 240 – Making Workplace Digital Communication Accessible

Workology

Universal design is the process of creating products that are accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, and other characteristics. Universally designed products accommodate. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Universal design is the process of creating products that are accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, and other characteristics.

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Safeguarding BAME employees around the issue of returning to work

HR Zone

Strategy Safeguarding BAME employees in the return to work.

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7 Essential Skills You Need to Work With Bots

The Muse

If you’re thinking about going into a career focused on building bots, using bots, or informed by bots, these are the skills you need to have.

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