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A Movement to Fight the Fear and Collectively Fix Feedback

WorkHuman

By Tamra Chandler —. Click the player at the bottom of this post to listen to our WorkHuman Radio interview with Tamra. Feedback: The mere mention of the word can make your blood pressure rise and your defenses go up. For many of us, it’s a dirty word we associate with bias, politics, resentment, and self-doubt. Yes, feedback has a branding problem – a negative reputation that has been built one lousy experience at a time.

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Just What The H*ck Is Organizational Culture Anyway?

15Five

For years, leaders in the HR/Management space, academics, and top business minds have all sought to define organizational culture. They have largely failed. This is, of course, no easy task. Culture is nebulous, something that we feel but just can’t put a name to. It’s like the immortal soul. We can’t point to it, and some say that it doesn’t exist, but who can deny that there is something magical and mysterious about our lives?

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HR as a “Prediction Machine”

Visier

A web search on “AI in HR” reveals a mind-boggling array of possibilities. For example, AI can choose candidate sources, predict candidate performance, offer coaching and learning, and even suggest employee pay levels. Yet, a recent IBM survey suggests that only 66% of CEOs believe cognitive computing can drive significant value in HR, and only 50% of HR executives recognize that cognitive computing has the power to transform key dimensions of HR.

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How to Invest in ALL Employees, Not Just #Millennials

UpstartHR

While there may be some minor generational differences in workplace preferences, the truth is ALL your people want to learn, grow, use their strengths and be recognized and appreciated for their efforts. I’ve written extensively about the myth that Millennials are fundamentally different than other generations. The real point is that someone at that life stage has different needs.

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Choosing the Right Employee Hotline & Ethics Reporting System: Buyer’s Guide

Nearly half of employees face workplace misconduct, but most never speak up. What are they not telling you? This silent majority represents a $20 billion blind spot in your risk and compliance strategy. An anonymous whistleblower hotline service brings together people who have something to report with those who need to hear it. Download our buyers guide to discover what makes a reporting system successful, learn more about: What kinds of security provisions are necessary for a safe and secure pr

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Your Employment Brand (Once Done Right) Probably Needs Less Refreshing Than You Think.

The HR Capitalist

Quick post today related to employment branding and HR marketing. The big thought is this: You get sick of your own stuff at a much more rapid pace than the marketplace does. Trust me, I'm somewhat of an expert related to being impatient with things that are done well. But the reality is that once you (or I) create something, we see it more than anyone else.

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Using Mindfulness To Infinitely Increase Your Capacity At Work

15Five

What can you do to take control of your nervous system when your schedule feels jam packed, you work in an open office, and there are dings and whistles from your phones and emails all day? Perhaps you’ve heard of the term, mindfulness , but don’t know exactly how to be more mindful. Aren’t you using your mind all the time? The answer? Meditate my friend.

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The Employee Experience Platform: A New Category Arrives

Josh Bersin

One of the biggest trends in employment is finding ways to make work easier. In this hot job market employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers, and studies show that the voluntary turnover rate is now over 15%. (This means almost one in six people are leaving their jobs voluntarily to look for another. Read more» The post The Employee Experience Platform: A New Category Arrives appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Technology Sets the Stage for a More Human Onboarding Process

Allegis Global Solutions

For years, companies have struggled to provide a positive experience for new workers in the onboarding process. Many of the challenges stem from a lack of a people-centric workflow and a check-the-box mentality. Rather than simply treat onboarding as a list of tasks, a strong employee relationship must begin with onboarding that focuses on delivering a positive experience for both the worker and the employer.

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Employee Experience Must Mirror the Customer Experience

HR Bartender

I can’t remember what event I was at, but I remember the comment, “Employees aren’t the same as customers.” It’s true, they aren’t the same. But today’s Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos reminds us that, on some level, they do expect the same experiences. . Technology is doing some wonderful things for the customer experience. I can make doctor appointments and see my lab results using an app.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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How Workplace Feedback Can Create A Cultural Revolution At Your Company

15Five

How many times have you heard the phrase, “communication is key?” If you’re anything like me, the advice has now become trite, losing any significance or weightiness it once had. But ignoring this advice with any relationship can be detrimental to the deep connection you are trying to create with another person. When we aren’t intentional with the way we communicate, things can turn sour quickly.

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4 Ways To Handle Employee Experience Disruptors

DecisionWise

A new CEO is hired, and your employee engagement scores decline across the board. Why? The answer is simple. A new leader has introduced a challenging wildcard into your employee experience (EX) – uncertainty. Of all the engagement killers we know of, uncertainty can be one of the most damaging. Unmet and unrealistic expectations are viral pathogens that disrupt and sabotage even the best EX.

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Strategic HR vs Compliance HR: What’s the Difference?

Reflektive

Compliance has traditionally been HR’s main focus and area of responsibility. HR is expected to ensure the company meets all legalities concerning employee treatment while making sure employees understand workplace handbooks, codes of contact, and similar issues. Compliance HR continues to have its place in modern human resources, but growing access to employee data has seen the rise of strategic HR and the alignment between human resources and company goals.

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How to Turn Employees into Employer Brand Ambassadors?

TalentLyft

Your best employer brand ambassadors are your employees. They are the most trusted source of truth about how your company works. If you want to tell the story of your company, they are your best storytellers. Learn how to encourage them to share a compelling story about your company and help you recruit top talent! Read More.

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Truly Tackle Employee Turnover with Data-Driven Solutions

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Tired of quick fixes that don’t work? Learn how to tackle turnover with tailored, data-driven solutions that create lasting change. Join our webinar led by HighMatch’s Dr. Craig Ellis, an experienced Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, as he introduces a data-driven framework to help you solve your toughest turnover challenges. Dr. Ellis will guide you through a holistic approach to understanding why employees leave and how to implement targeted solutions at key stages of your hiring process

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7 Effective Techniques to Boost Employee Morale Without Increasing Salaries

Kazoo

Employee morale. Wikipedia defines it as job satisfaction or a feeling of well-being in the workplace. But morale offers more than just happiness. Research shows a clear link between employees’ morale and better job performance. Companies that use employee morale boosters see a benefit to their bottom line. The opposite is also true. Gallup estimates that actively disengaged employees (i.e. low morale) cost the U.S. $483 billion to $605 billion each year in lost productivity.

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Tips to help you streamline HR tasks

PeopleStrategy

As an HR professional, you know how hard it can be to keep all of your ducks in a row. Managing the long list of human resources (HR) tasks, whether they’re annual, quarterly or everyday processes, can be overwhelming. Right now, for example, you may be wrapping up open enrollment , ensuing all employees have enrolled in – or waived – coverage.

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How Neurodiverse Employees Move Your Business Forward

Visier

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3 Reasons to Boost Your Employee Benefits Offerings in 2020

Achievers

“I don’t really care about my employee benefits,” said no employee ever. When it comes to employee benefits, if your business can offer it, employees want it. That’s the case for any employee benefit, from time off to healthcare to flexible work arrangements to workers’ comp insurance. Naturally, most businesses can’t afford the king suite of benefits—unlimited PTO, free insurance, etc.

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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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2020 Recruiting Trends: Technology and Human Connection Drive Recruiting Success

Engage2Excel

At the HR Technology conference this year, HR analyst Josh Bersin observed that while HR technology is rapidly changing across the board, the most dynamic area of growth is in recruiting technology. New advancements in AI, assessment, sourcing tech and mobile functionality have radically altered the recruiting experience for both recruiters and candidates.

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#BlackBlogsMatter : Let’s Separate For Peace Sake

The Aristocracy of HR

010010000000As I continue on my journey of life, I find the one thing I consistently seek is peace. I enjoy peace in my relationships, peace of mind, peace in matters of the heart, and just general equilibrium as much as possible with most things in my life. Please do not discount the effort it takes […].

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Staffing and Scheduling are Two Different Things – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I know that Christmas was last month, but I can’t resist sharing this Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos because it beautifully demonstrates that staffing and scheduling are two different things. Staffing is about finding the right people to do the work. And scheduling is about making sure they show up at the right times. Both are important. .

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15Five Raises Over $30 Million In Series B Funding To Meet Demand For Employee Development Software

15Five

Despite what we have been told, human beings are not fixed. Every person possesses the ability to learn, grow, and transform into better versions of themselves. No one has to stay mired inside limiting beliefs or circumstances, and we as business leaders have the responsibility to guide our people towards greatness. This profound realization is what led to the creation of 15Five.

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From Training to Transformation: Enhancing Employee Performance through Manager Development

This white paper explores the impact of targeted manager training on aligning employee performance with organizational objectives, featuring case studies and actionable strategies for HR professionals and business leaders.

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12 Attributes to Evaluate Your Organization Culture

DecisionWise

An organization’s culture consists of the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that employees share and use on a daily basis in their work. The organization culture determines how employees describe where they work, how they understand the business, and how they see themselves as part of the organization. Culture is also a driver of decisions, actions, and ultimately the overall performance of the organization.

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Learning Technology Evolves: Integrated Platforms Are Arriving

Josh Bersin

The enormous market for training and learning tools is very fragmented. Today there are more than 200 LMS vendors, more than 30 LXP vendors, and thousands of vendors who build collaboration tools, mobile learning tools, content development tools, and analytics tools. (Roughly 12% of the $240 Billion corporate training market is spent on tools.). While.

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The Best HR Leaders are Data Driven, People Oriented

UpstartHR

One of the phrases I’ve found myself repeating more and more often of late is this: data driven, people oriented. . When I’m speaking to audiences, I share the story about how I *accidentally* insulted my wife during childbirth to illustrate this concept. Yes, really. It makes a great point that we can’t just be data driven or we lose sight of the people behind every metric and number.

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Diversity and inclusion: gendered ageism and how HR departments can address it

HR Zone

People HR's role in stopping gendered ageism.

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Diversity Recruiting 101: How To Attract And Retain Talent In 2025

Speaker: Ginamarie Wells, PhD MCC

Building a talent pipeline that supports diversity requires more than just intent - it demands strategic action. The landscape of diversity recruiting is continually changing, and staying informed on emerging trends is essential for HR and recruiting professionals. Join us for a forward look into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of diversity recruiting.

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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle at Work

PeopleStrategy

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging in general, let alone at work. You’re constantly thinking, focusing on multiple tasks and projects, staring at computers and eating lunch out and on the go. While living a fast-paced lifestyle and juggling multiple things, it is easy to let your healthy living practices slip away from you. But there are some ways you can alter your daily routine to take better care of yourself while on the job.

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The 5 Steps of Analytics-Driven Workforce Planning

Visier

The post The 5 Steps of Analytics-Driven Workforce Planning appeared first on Visier Inc.

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6 Ways Leadership Can Build a Positive Culture

Achievers

Workplace culture is not a mere buzzword that is here today and gone tomorrow, nor is it the latest industry trend that will fade with time. Rather, culture is the very fabric that holds our leadership and our workforce together. Ultimately, our company culture defines who we are, our values, what we believe in, and our core mission. A positive culture develops happier and more engaged employees, which studies show can boost productivity (17 percent), reduce turnover (41 percent), lower absentee