Fri.Sep 13, 2019

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Time to Ditch the Probationary Period

Affinity HR Group

I recently received a call from a client asking what his rights were to fire an employee who was still in her probationary period. It was a good question which I answered with my own question: Why do you have a probationary period in the first place? Typically, a probationary period is a period of time after hiring an employee—usually between 30 and 90 days—when an employee is assessed to determine whether s/he is able to satisfy the requirements of the job.

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How To Improve Employee Financial Wellness

Payactiv

Blog › What Employers Can Do How To Improve Employee Financial Wellness By Insights Team on September 13, 2019 According to a Federal Reserve report, the majority of workers without savings lack access to basic financial products and services. This can lead to costly, challenging situations where employees are forced to use expensive payday loans and check cashing… The post How To Improve Employee Financial Wellness appeared first on PayActiv.

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HSA vs 401k: The Benefits to Employers and Employees

InfinityHR

Did you know that there is a rising trend within workforce benefits that includes supplementing traditional employee retirement options such as 401k, 403(b) SEP and more with a Health Savings Account (HSA)? According to Fidelity Investment Research, an HSA can add an additional $119,000 in retirement savings for employees. However, many employers and employees still do not understand the benefits of this triple-tax advantage savings plan.

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3 HR Trends On The Horizon That Will Transform The Industry

PandoLogic

As an HR professional, you’re undoubtedly aware that your ability to consistently hit your target performance goals and be successful is tied to a number of key variables—and chief among them is your ability to stay on top of the.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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Most Important Developments in HR for 9/13

GetFive

The bots aren’t coming for our jobs anytime soon, but another kind of revolution needs to take place as a result of automation, according to a new report by MIT. The report , which represents the initial findings of MIT’s Task Force on the Work of the Future, punctures some conventional wisdom and builds a nuanced picture of the evolution of technology and jobs.

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#WorkTrends: Preparing for the HR Perfect Storm

TalentCulture

Think about all the transformations sweeping HR right now: AI, automation, the hottest talent market in decades. Keeping track of it can be exhausting. But if you’re hoping for a break, I’ve got bad news for you: There’s more coming. In fact, this week’s guest, Brent Colescott, senior director of business strategy and transformation at SumTotal, says there’s a perfect storm coming for HR — and you’re going to need more than an umbrella to […].

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Boring to brilliant: empowering your employees to understand their pension

HR Zone

Employees. Bringing passion to your pensions communications.

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Learning to be a Better Ally

SHRM

I like to think about myself as being a good ally. But I still have a lot to learn. I have relied on my own reality and experiences and made assumptions that other people's experience is similar. It's not. Not even a little. As someone who was adopted, I have some insight into what it feels like to be 'other' and not belong. As a woman attorney, I have plenty of experience with gender bias and sexual.

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How to Be Found by Recruiters on LinkedIn

Celarity

LinkedIn has been changing the recruiting industry. Whether you are passively or actively looking for a job, this is a great social platform for recruiters to find you. Well, that is if they can find you. . To ensure that you are using LinkedIn to the fullest, be sure to follow these tips: . 1. Think Strategy . First, do your research; whether it’s checking out people’s profiles that have similar professions, following companies that interest you, or sending invites to new contacts, it’s importa

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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McDonald’s Is Showing Us the Future of Recruiting!

The Tim Sackett Project

Mikey D’s announced this week that they purchased an Artificial Intelligence speech recognition company. Why? Well, quite simply the vast majority of interactions that happen between McDonald’s and it’s customers happen through the drive-thru speaker. So, if you want to save money. Become more efficient. Make fewer errors. etc. You need to find a way to add technology into that equation. “Yeah, um, well, I’d like a #3 with a large fry and large diet, and an extra Mc

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Effective one-on-one meetings – your guide to listening to employees

Qualtrics HR

When the work we do feels meaningful, we’re challenged by our goals, and supported in achieving them, this creates a powerful experience. One of the best ways for leaders to foster meaningful, challenging, and supported experiences for employees is via their one-on-one conversations. Set goals for yourself before you head into your one-on-one meetings.

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The Benefits Of Cultural Diversity In The Workplace

Forbes Coaches Council

Business today is increasingly global, and that's not likely to change anytime soon.

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EEOC is Not Seeking Renewal of EEO-1 Component 2

Berkshire Associates

In an interesting twist in the ongoing saga about the collection of employee pay data by the federal government, the EEOC announced in a Federal Register Notice that it will not seek renewal of Component 2 of the EEO-1 Report under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Importantly, this decision does not change the deadline for filing the 2017 and 2018 Component 2 data by September 30, 2019.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Five Ways To Tame Your Fear Of Public Speaking

Forbes Coaches Council

As a certified professional career coach, public speaking has become key in establishing myself as a thought leader, building my client base and helping others to add value to their own careers.

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What Can Football Teach Us About HR?

HR Workplace Services

Professional athletes have never been shy about posting their thoughts on social media. Over the last couple of months we’ve seen a top NFL player and even an active coach, bring new light on its impact. As you may have seen, Antonio Brown took to social media to allegedly “force” his way out of Oakland and find a new employer. Along the way, he made negative comments and shared documents sent to him by the Raiders.

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weekend free-for-all – September 14-15, 2019

Ask a Manager

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.). Book recommendation of the week: The Lager Queen of Minnesota , by J. Ryan Stadal. I am a huge fan of his Kitchens of the Great Midwest (until stumbling across his photo recently, I thought he was a woman because he writes women so well).

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Social Round-Up: 3-2-1.Action!

WEX Inc.

The moment you have planned for all year is almost here: Open Enrollment. It's time to put your hard work into action.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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open thread – September 13-14, 2019

Ask a Manager

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please do not repost it here, as it may be in my queue to answer.

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Take the Survey: Berkshire Partners With HR.com on State of Pay Equity Research

Berkshire Associates

Berkshire has partnered with HR.com to conduct. The State of Pay Equity Survey. We are inviting our clients and other HR professionals to participate and take the. survey. All participants receive a free copy of the industry report before it is released to the public. Be sure to provide your email in the survey to receive the report!

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Three Leadership Myths Sabotaging C-Suite Executives And What To Do About It

Forbes Coaches Council

Executives often get trapped in bad habits, stuck in what has become comfortable. But the consequences of doing so can hit your bottom line.

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Things You Should Know Before Working In HR

New to HR

These days, the HR sectors of a business play a very important role in that business’s overall strategy and plans for growth. In the past, HR may have seemed like a boring sector to work in, with people simply organizing. The post Things You Should Know Before Working In HR appeared first on New To HR.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Mindfulness: Improving The Culture Of Service In The Hospitality Industry

Forbes Coaches Council

Rather than adopting a rigorous program, it’s often best to start small and demonstrate results.

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What Is An Organometric?

New to HR

What if there were a tool that could help you identify people who “just have that spark“? Perhaps even show you who they should be teamed up with and where to place them within your company? Or, maybe you are. The post What Is An Organometric? appeared first on New To HR.

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Assumptions: Silencing That Little Voice That Limits Potential

Forbes Coaches Council

Spend some time listening to your inner voice.Is it friendly? Is it accusatory? Is it limiting?What can you learn about what your voice tells you?

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How To Help Your People Master Any Subject On The Job

New to HR

The notion of “life-long” learning continues to be at the forefront of the discussion of the modern world of work. Being able to absorb new material all the time seems to be a necessity in an ever-changing world. The job. The post How To Help Your People Master Any Subject On The Job appeared first on New To HR.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.