Fri.Aug 09, 2019

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Netflix Has Changed Storytelling. What Brands Can Learn From It.

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Now that new Netflix series’ have become the topic of dinner party conversations, break time banter, sometimes even work meeting chat, we expect a certain kind of storytelling not just from TV shows, but from brands as well.

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Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness – A Powerful Alliance for Great Leaders

Select International

Mindfulness: A mental practice achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts and physical feelings. "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs …" If, Rudyard Kipling. I grew up listening to "If," as it’s my father’s party piece. I am, like many, drawn to it because of how it portrays a vivid example of Emotional Intelligence (EI).

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Mr. Roboto

SHRM

For the past few years, the topic of the future of work has continued to stir enthusiasm, fear and opinion within the business community. Most times, when the future of work is discussed, visions of Rosie dance in our heads. You know, Rosie from The Jetsons. We envision AI (artificial intelligence) handling our problems and making our work lives much more freed up and bearable.

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Technology to Better Manage Contingent Workers Is in Demand

SHRM Resources

?As the use of contingent workers continues to grow, many companies are trying to determine how to effectively assimilate these workers into their organizations, extend their performance management processes to incorporate gig employees, and manage these workers in ways that mitigate compliance risk and lessen administrative burdens.Whether part of core HR systems, vendor management systems (VMS) or new stand-alone platforms, new technologies can give HR leaders a unified view of all full-time a

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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.

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A Late Response to IRS Letter 226J Could Cost You

ACA Times

2 minute read: Responding to IRS Letter 226J penalty assessments quickly and accurately is very important for a number of reasons, including reducing or eliminating the proposed penalty assessment. But just how quickly you respond can make all the difference. When the IRS issues Letter 226J to employers, organizations have 30 days from the date issued to respond, with the possibility of one 30-day extension under permitted circumstances.

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So You Want To Be a Thought Leader, But You Hate Writing.

The HR Capitalist

Readers of this blog often ping me to have conversations about the best way to get started writing and sharing thoughts on the world of HR. With the exception of the recent period where I finished my book (shameless plug - buy my book, The 9 Faces of HR, here ), I've written most business days since 2007. . Only freaks do that. For ideas on starting your own blog, see this presentation I did way back in the day.

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Form I-9 Expires Aug. 31

SHRM Resources

?The federal government's Form I-9, used by HR departments across the country to verify workers' employment eligibility, is expiring at the end of the month.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to extend the current version of the form (marked 8/31/2019) without changes, although minor clarifications will be made to the form's instructions.

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Let’s Talk About Life: The Power Of Memories

In Full Bloom HR

My 55th Birthday Celebration Weekend. My father passed away in 1995 just before my 50th birthday, and we buried him on my birthday. At his funeral, there was quite a crowd, not because of his prominence but because of all he had done for others in the community where he’d lived all his life. Not a man of any wealth, he had given generously of his time and talents to a range of organizations and individuals, and it was wonderful to hear their stories of how my very humble father had made

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Hiring Employees Sight Unseen

SHRM Resources

?As the economy becomes more global, dispersed and mobile, it's not uncommon for potential employees to find themselves interviewing with organizations where they never actually have a face-to-face interview—and may never interact beyond a series of phone calls.In a connected world, finding and hiring top talent is no longer limited by proximity or the coordination of increasingly busy schedules.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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It Takes A Village To Implement An Executive Succession Plan

Forbes Coaches Council

Ensuring that all stakeholders understand and take ownership of the integrated roles they play in the onboarding process will create the necessary conditions for the new executive to thrive.

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Ep 32 – Sweetgreen Offers 5 Months of Parental Leave

Workology

Welcome to the new Workology Go Podcast. In just under five minutes, we get you the HR and workplace news you need before you start your day. Get ready, get set and go with the Workology Go Podcast. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Welcome to the new Workology Go Podcast. In just under five minutes, we get you the HR and workplace news you need before you start your day.

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“Mr. Spicoli, What’s Your Reason For Your Truancy?”

hrQ

“ Fast Times at Ridgemont High “. One of the all-time greatest flicks with almost as many life-affirming lines as “ The Big Lebowski “. Sean Penn played the iconic Jeff Spicoli , who more than once was late for class, causing Mr. Hand great frustration. Mr. Hand: Mr. Spicoli, what’s your reason for your truancy? Jeff Spicoli: I just couldn’t make it on time.

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Top Career Opportunities In Information Technology

Take It Personel-ly

Owing to the Internet, we have all become digitally active and aware from a very young age. Children today tend to own a smartphone or a laptop even before they learn to ride a bicycle. No wonder so many young students get drawn to Information Technology and seriously start considering it as a career. The […].

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Blu Ivy Group Nominated for 2019 HR Awards

Blu Ivy Group

Blu Ivy Group is thrilled to have been named as a finalist for the Canadian HR Awards 2019 HRD READERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST SERVICE PROVIDER. This recognition is truly special to our team, as it acknowledges the contributions of a company with a proven track record of providing the HR industry and/or HR professionals with the superior service, solutions and support.

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3 Corporate Social Responsibility Best Practices For Businesses Investing In Impact

EverFi - HR

Corporate Social Responsibility Best Practices. There is a spotlight on corporations right now to make a positive impact. The pressure is coming from regulatory agencies, consumers, and the business needs to keep up with competitors. But, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives take time to build, and the effects take even longer to appear.

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Benefits Fair Best Practices to Boost Employee Engagement

Benefitfocus

Benefits fairs are arguably one of the best opportunities to reach employees. To make the most of your next benefits fair, consider these benefits fair best practices.

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The New Imaginary Friends for Grown-Up Employees

OneSource Virtual

This is the second in a series of articles about people, the workplace of tomorrow, and the impact that robots, robotic automation and the digital worker can have on our lives.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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9 essential traits of effective managers (and how HR can help)

Qualtrics HR

To roll out an employee experience (EX) initiative is to fully appreciate the impact people leaders have in your organization. Not only are managers the “boots on the ground” of any EX plan, but they’re shaping company culture every day as they interact with and coach their teams. Unfortunately, many managers feel ill-equipped to be truly successful in their role.

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The Role of HR in Employee Relationship Management (ERM)

Vantage Circle

"There is little success where there is little laughter." - Andrew Carnegie. Your employees spend the majority of their time at work. A workplace survey by HP in 2017 found that employees spend 56 per cent of their time with their “work family” than their real family. This work-family can thrive only when employees share amicable relationships with each other.

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A Reminder from SHRM’s Exchange Visitors to Dance in the Rain

SHRM

We all get caught up in our daily lives and the “grind.” Even if you love what you do as much as I do, you may sometimes stop for a moment, and think “What am I doing?” I had one of these moments two weeks ago, and the reminder about what I’m doing and why it matters came in the form of 26 exchange visitors from India and the Philippines. To provide some context: I work on SHRM’s Exchange Visitor Program.

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And the Winner is. Best-in-Breed HR Technology Solutions

WEX Inc.

You’ve heard the age-old expression, “you can’t be all things to all people.” That especially rings true in today’s world of HR and benefits administration technology. While Human Capital Management (HCM) systems once reigned as the end-all-be-all of HR administration, more and more companies are turning to best-of-breed software solutions. Why? The answer lies in the evolution of both technology and available benefits options.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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A Holistic Approach to Workplace Wellness

Emergenetics International

When I hear the term ‘workplace wellness,’ the first things that come to mind are gyms in office buildings, step competitions between teams and healthy snacks in the break room. In theory, they sound great! Many companies have jumped on board and supported this trend by implementing health-focused initiatives in hopes of positively impacting employee […].

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Three Steps Real Estate Agents Can Take To Protect Their Safety

Forbes Coaches Council

When crimes of opportunity are perpetuated against real estate agents, how can you stay safe?

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Pathstream Raises $12M to Close Student Skill Gaps and Shortages

WorkTech

The latest startup to partner with employers to build curriculum into certification programs that create a more ready workforce has raised $12 million. While it’s still unclear to us what their pricing/revenue model is, they do have an interesting differentiator in comparison to the other startups in this rapidly emerging category. From their press release: […].

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Four Ways To Engage Your Employees

Forbes Coaches Council

When employees are engaged, they make their full effort to contributing to the success of their team and the company.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Why Learning is Now at the Heart of HR

SumTotal

The role of L&D within an organization is increasingly recognized as essential for business sustainability and critical to strategic growth. For an organization to be successful in the rapidly changing marketplace, people development must be a top priority in your HR strategy. The power of modern learning and development (L&D). Employees today demand learning opportunities delivered how and when they need it most.

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Six Steps To Create Powerful Videos That Sell Your Services

Forbes Coaches Council

High-quality video is within your reach. Here's how to master it like a pro.

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Upgrade Your Customer Experience and Revenues with Live Support and Video

LogicaCloud Blogs

Making improvements in client experience (CX) is a typical mantra that we don’t expect to go away anytime soon. Working on a plan to make improvements to CX is however significantly more difficult than one might expect. You will need great research and an open mind. You will need to understand how your client interactions really work? Whether you are offering a necessary product or a discretionary one?