Hppy
MAY 29, 2020
No one really expected the current COVID-19 would develop into the grave pandemic. Most countries around the world have imposed lockdown orders, preventing the majority of their workforce from making it into work each day. Companies have adapted by implementing a number of measures to keep their workers engaged and stop their businesses from grinding to a halt.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 29, 2020
Working from home is becoming increasingly common There was a time when going to work was the only option available. But the dawn of the internet era brought with it a new way of doing things and a more flexible approach to working which meant that offices and workspaces weren’t so…well, necessary. Why spend a […].
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Achievers
MAY 29, 2020
Did you know 19 percent of remote employees report loneliness as their biggest challenge? Other challenges for remote employees include unplugging after work (22 percent) and feeling disconnected (over 50 percent). It’s important for organizations to build team spirit and connection with their remote workforce, especially during times of change. Failing to do so will result in increasing levels of disengagement, or worse, losing top talent.
SHRM Resources
MAY 29, 2020
Should drivers for app-based delivery and ride-hailing services continue to be classified as independent contractors? California voters will get to answer this question in November because of a ballot initiative supported by Uber, Lyft and several grocery and food delivery services.
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GetFive
MAY 29, 2020
Kelly Leonard knows a lot of team-building games from his job at the famed Chicago-based improv troupe, the Second City. But his new favorite starts with everyone on Zoom writing down a wish. Next, they write down the emotions that achieving the wish would evoke. Then, they write down something they can do right now, in their home, to encourage those same emotions.
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Human Resources Today Submitted Articles
MAY 29, 2020
As businesses announce their plans to remain remote for the foreseeable future, adjusting to working remotely is a necessity. Get the summary of our Trends Report.
HR Zone
MAY 29, 2020
Culture Shaping culture for the remote revolution.
ACA Times
MAY 29, 2020
2 minute read: By now it’s become abundantly clear how important it is for individuals to have health coverage. COVID-19 or not, healthcare is saving lives and the ACA has played a big part in making sure of it, namely the expansion of Medicaid. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation study found that of the 79% of Americans that lost their job due to COVID-19 related factors, 12.7 million could likely qualify for Medicaid, giving those Americans a feasible option for obtaining quality coverage they c
EX Program
MAY 29, 2020
As the nation begins getting back into the office, protecting employees’ health is a top concern. However, one factor influencing this likely isn’t on the radar for many HR leaders yet, and it should be: vaping in the workplace. New proprietary Truth Initiative research shows that vaping in the workplace is a bigger issue than many [.]. Read More.
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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.
HR Zone
MAY 29, 2020
Employees Three financial tips for your employees.
WEX Inc.
MAY 29, 2020
Benefits enrollment mobile app. It’s no mystery that your employees expect the same experience from your company’s mobile app as they do from any app they use as part of their personal lives. They expect it to have a similar look and feel to your other company employee solutions, be easy to use and share personalized communications on what matters most to them including any required actions.
Thrive Global
MAY 29, 2020
My first boss was the best. I had a family emergency and before I could finish explaining to him the situation. He said, “And you are still standing here talking to me? Why aren’t you out the door yet? I’ll cover for you.” I smiled then went to my desk, took my belongings and left. Thereafter, he had my full commitment. Joseph was a good boss and I would have worked for him in any company.
Engagedly
MAY 29, 2020
Goal setting is a tedious and daunting process, if one is just starting off. But it should be considered as one of the most important tasks of a manager because of its numerous benefits. Having effective goals increases […].
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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.
Thrive Global
MAY 29, 2020
The belief that technology will save us, always deeply ingrained in our culture, is especially dominant now. As we look ahead to re-entering offices and other public places , workplaces and real estate providers are outbidding each other to come up with the most innovative tech-infused offerings that will reinvent these physical spaces: touchless doorway access, light timers that count to 20 while we wash our hands, voice-activated elevator banks, knee-operated sinks , hand sanitizer stations, a
The Muse
MAY 29, 2020
Read our career advice article, 5 Myths About Getting Hired at Facebook—and the Truth From People Who Work There.
HRExecutive
MAY 29, 2020
In this week’s LeapPulse survey , we explored a topic front and center on HR leaders’ minds in what Leapgen calls the “Now of Work” that has been created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we share results from 155 responses collected May 26-28, 2020, along with corresponding insights and actions that HR leaders should be thinking about. Finding 1: There is still much unknown about what a physical “ return to work ” might look like.
HR Morning
MAY 29, 2020
In the age of telecommuting and virtual interviews , it can be difficult to effectively get your message across or get to know someone through a computer screen. And thanks to the pandemic, many companies are being forced to woo talent they can’t meet in person. This can be a tricky task to accomplish over a Zoom meeting. Communicating nonverbally. However, there are some easy ways to impress candidates just through your body language alone.
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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?
Thrive Global
MAY 29, 2020
Imagine via Unsplash. As a teenager, when I saw my mother talk to her leafy and beautiful home plants in El Salvador, I thought she was, well, crazy. Interestingly, 30 years later or so, I am doing the same. In fact, I even took it a step further and became a Forest Therapy® guide. I guide others in partnership with the natural world, which, in this practice, is called the “more-than-human world.”.
WEX Inc.
MAY 29, 2020
It’s no mystery that your employees expect the same experience from your company’s mobile app as they do from any app they use as part of their personal lives. They expect it to have a similar look and feel to your other company employee solutions, be easy to use and share personalized communications on what matters most to them including any required actions.
Limeade
MAY 29, 2020
There’s no doubt you have a belief about whether working in an office makes your team more or less productive. But until the coronavirus hit, it was very unlikely that you had data. Even if your employees were able to work from home periodically, the results were muddled. Most of their colleagues were still in the office, for one. Not to mention that work-from-home days probably lined up directly with laundry days.
Ask a Manager
MAY 29, 2020
It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, when I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. My coworkers think I’m flirting with them. I wrote to you just about a year ago to ask for advice on how to deal with an awkward situation at work where some coworkers thought that I was flirting/“had a connection” with them, and others were trying to set me up.
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.
Thrive Global
MAY 29, 2020
Medicine has always been an especially hyper-competitive field. It requires tremendous time and effort that, unfortunately, often comes at the expense of sleep and a social life. I do believe that the most patent lessons arise from trial and error, but as the saying (attributed to Benjamin Franklin) goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure.
Ask a Manager
MAY 29, 2020
In the 11 weeks since we adopted him, Shadow (left) has never responded to the name he came to us with. So we have renamed him Theodore Laurence, and he will go by Laurie, like his namesake in Little Women. 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.).
Forbes Coaches Council
MAY 29, 2020
A workplace system that can detect and address gaps in leadership is the key to developing effective solutions.
Ask a Manager
MAY 29, 2020
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.
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.
Pollack Peacebuilding
MAY 29, 2020
So you’re a team manager or you’re hoping to climb the corporate ladder by flexing your leadership skills. One way to show you’re responsible for running a team is to demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills. If you’re asking yourself: how do you solve conflict in the workplace effectively while maintaining professional boundaries, we have some ideas for you.
BambooHR
MAY 29, 2020
A lot of of things have changed in the business world in 2020. One thing that hasn’t is the importance of any organization’s workforce. No.
The Employer Handbook
MAY 29, 2020
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay. Last week, I blogged here about a couple of bills in Congress that could relax some of the more stringent rules associated with Paycheck Protection Program loans. This week, one of those pieces of legislation called the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 just cleared the House by a vote of 417-1.
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