Wed.Nov 30, 2016

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EEOC issues new discrimination guidance: 11 things you must know

HR Morning

The EEOC is supplanting a 14-year-old section in its compliance manual with a brand new set of enforcement guidance. . The new guidance covers national origin discrimination, and it has replaced the EEOC’s 2002 compliance manual section on that topic. Of course, employers already know they can’t discriminate against individuals on the basis of their national origin.

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The One Component of the Annual Review that Must Stay

ClearCompany HRM

The traditional annual performance review has been criticized for missing the mark in specific feedback, timeliness and progress. 45% of HR leaders do not think annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal for employee’s work and only 14% of organizations are happy with their performance management system.

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When Calculating Overtime, Employers Can Exclude Meal Allowances

HR Daily Advisor

Payments provided to employees for food—as long as they are reasonable and for the employer’s benefit—do not need to be counted as wages when calculating overtime, a federal appeals court has ruled. While the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that some compensation—on-call pay, certain bonuses, meal expenses not incurred for the employer’s benefit, and others—be considered part of an employee’s “regular rate of pay,” other meal per diems don’t fall into that category, the 10th U.S.

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ICYMI: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Recruiting

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for November's top stories! AI Won't Replace Recruiters, It Will Make Them Better AI has huge potential to automate some of the low-value, high-volume recruiting tasks that continue to monopolize time and attention.

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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The Rise of The Employee Experience - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Try this experiment. Go to LinkedIn and type in “Employee Experience” in the search bar. As of November 29, 2016, I found: 5,293 people with “Employee Experience” in their title. 2,756 jobs are available with the term “Employee Experience” in the title. 2,379,510 results appear for LinkedIn posts with the term “Employee Experience”. 6 groups with “Employee Experience” in the name- the most popular one has 879 members.

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Conservatives Necessary for Change: A Paradox? Part 2

ATD Human Capital

In my earlier blog post , I shared my views about how conservatives are not a hindrance to change but are actually vital for successful change management initiatives. The innovators and visionaries can facilitate the first part—initiation of change. But if change has to be sustained, it is the conservatives who possess the ability to lead the second and equally important part—institutionalization of change.

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Road Trips, Talent and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

EDSI

As I was reflecting on these trips, I found myself drawing parallels to the work environment. As an organization, we work with thousands of employers throughout the country, and they are all trying to win the war on talent by prevailing in the smaller battles on the attraction and retention fronts. In certain industries, it seems like more and more companies are trying to crack the code on how to get high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in their profession, and m.

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New Partner: MJA & Associates

COATS Staffing Software

COATS Staffing Software is excited to announce our strategic partnership with MJA & Associates ! MJA & Associates has been an industry partner to the Staffing Industry for nearly 15 years. They specialize in government tax incentives, which can significantly increase your profits. Programs like the WOTC Tax Credit allows companies to earn up to $9,600 for each qualified employee.

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How To Promote Employee Engagement With The Right Leadership Development Programme

Hppy

Employee engagement is a great asset for any business, because workers who feel committed to an organisation and enthusiastic about the job they do are more likely to work hard and act in the interests of that organisation. Yet, according to a 2015 Gallup survey , fewer than a third of all employees are actually engaged. Consequences of having a disengaged workforce include higher staff turnover rates and lower levels of productivity.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Embrace a Growth Mindset

Kazoo

We’re kicking off a blog series to help make 2017 the best year yet. We spend 30% of our lives at work , yet, many of us gain little more from it than a paycheck. But it’s possible for employees to actually like their jobs and feel fulfilled by it (no, really!). If employees are in control of their careers and the direction they’re headed, it’s much more likely that their jobs won’t feel like a necessary evil and instead, it can be something that provides ongoing satisfac

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What is the common recruitment factor in high-performance teams?

HR Zone

Innovation. Talent management. Teams. What is the common recruitment factor in high-performance teams?

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Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: Embrace a Growth Mindset

Kazoo

We’re kicking off a blog series to help make 2017 the best year yet. We spend 30% of our lives at work , yet, many of us gain little more from it than a paycheck. But it’s possible for employees to actually like their jobs and feel fulfilled by it (no, really!). If employees are in control of their careers and the direction they’re headed, it’s much more likely that their jobs won’t feel like a necessary evil and instead, it can be something that provides ongoing satisfac

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6 Reasons Why Business Leaders Should Implement Official Mentor Programs

Entrepreneur

Mentorship programs benefit employees as well as company culture and profits.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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4 Signs You’re Dealing With A Toxic Workplace

TalentCulture

Now that we’re all paying attention to workplace culture, here’s the unfortunate news: It’s not always pretty. A workplace can be just as broken and dysfunctional as a rotten relationship. Like the couple in counseling, you don’t really know how bad it is until you’re focusing on it. As a leader, you’re in a uniquely powerful position. You can turn it into a total win.

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16 building blocks that bolster employee engagement

HR Morning

Do you know what sets your company apart from the rest for job seekers? Is it your recent accomplishments? How about your Fitness Fridays or Casual Mondays? Or is it the opportunities you provide for employees to grow throughout your firm and take their careers to the next level? . The chances are it’s all of these things, which collaboratively come together to build up your culture.

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Have You Met the 21st Century Employee?

TalentCulture

While resistance to change continues to be alive and well in many organizations, the world is changing every day. We are in a time when entire economies, organizations and industries are transforming. And yet, we use antiquated organizational change management practices in our 21st century world. The biggest change leaders need to make is to have clarity on the shared purpose of their organization and how to deliver on it in a simple way where employees understand their roles.

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Business Processes: Pitfalls that Could Be Hurting Your Business

WorqIQ

The impact for businesses using antiquated business process solutions or worse, no solution at all, can be multi-faceted and, ultimately, damaging to the bottom line. What are some of the specific pitfalls that inefficient or siloed business processes can cause? Here are a few that plague companies across nearly every industry. Read More» The post Business Processes: Pitfalls that Could Be Hurting Your Business appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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4 Practical Skills You Can Gain from Balancing Work and Earning an MBA

Take It Personel-ly

The rising cost of education is prompting more MBA students to hold down a job and attend school at the same time. A study conducted this year revealed that the average cost of an MBA degree is over $7,000 per year, which means that most students must work as they study. If you are one such … Continue reading 4 Practical Skills You Can Gain from Balancing Work and Earning an MBA.

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Turning the tables: Better-managing disengaged employees

Ceridian

By Kelly Allder, VP of HR Programs, Ceridian. Recently, a friend told me about her discontent with work. With the job market in her field so tough, and a mortgage, two kids, and life to pay for, she felt hand-cuffed to the organization. Disengaged from the culture, she continues to “show up,” but doesn’t really put forth any extra discretionary effort, and more importantly, isn’t happy or satisfied.

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The Benefits of Millennial Employees

WeSpire

The millennial generation – those born between the 1980’s and the year 2000 – are often boiled down to talkers, techies, and social media gurus. However, they are considerably more complex than often given credit for, and they’re entering the workforce at an exponential rate. Recruiters, businesses of all sizes, and workers in every industry need to understand that millennials are more than just smartphone lovers and snapchatters.

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When the feedback loops get shorter, the performance process can get ruthless

Steve Boese

Quick foray into the world of sports, (Shock!), for a look at what can happen in an organization, and their view of what is unacceptable employee performance, when feedback loops, (or review periods if you like), get shorter and shorter. Kind of like what seems to be happening in many large organizations who are moving away from annual performance reviews/ratings and toward more frequent, regular, lightweight, feedback loops.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Growing Your Business: Anticipate the Challenges that Lie Ahead

Paychex

Sometimes the drive to grow for small businesses is so strong that owners can overlook red flags warning them to proceed with caution. Read about six challenges businesses may face as they work to expand their customer base and revenue.

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Your Delivery, Though

NoExcusesHR

You're smart, successful, and have a whole bunch of authority. You've arrived. It's your time, and you are going to make sure you prove to everyone that you deserve to be in your job.and right now.this moment.is one of the riskiest of your career. Slow Down One of the pitfalls new leaders face is their own enthusiasm. They are so fired up to make an impact (good thing) that they don't invest the time to learn the culture, skills of the team, and organizational norms before they roar down their o

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4 Ways You Can Make Better Use of Social Media

TLNT: The Business of HR

Social media is ubiquitous, and companies are using it in different and innovative ways for enhancing their sales, marketing and customer services. So why is it then that many HR departments still fail to see social media as more than a job board? Outside the office, the same HR people happily engage with friends on Facebook, share news and ideas on Twitter, look at pictures on Instagram and send snaps on Snapchat.

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The Quickest Way to Ensure You Hire the Best People

Evil HR Lady

Like it or not, our names tell an awful lot about us. For instance, can you guess my approximate age by knowing my name? While I was born during the tail end of Suzanne’s popularity (1973) , you can pretty well guess that a candidate named Emma will be younger than I, and a candidate named Carol is older. What else can you guess with a high degree of accuracy?

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A Seat At The Table: HR's Vital Role In Modern Businesses

HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the success of modern businesses. But to truly become a vital, thriving part of the business, the most successful HR departments adopt the strategic mindset and approach of “future-ready” companies. This guide will explore four strategic tactics for your people strategy to help secure HR’s place as a critical part of the business.

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7 Simple But Powerful Ways to Lower Employee Turnover Rate

Bonusly

Your organization's employee turnover rate can have a major impact on its trajectory, and if you're having trouble with it, you're not alone. Despite its important place in a successful operation, turnover is still one area even the best companies struggle with. Luckily, the struggle isn't mandatory, even if it is common. Let's take a few minutes to explore turnover -- what triggers it, and some easy ways to improve.

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update: someone left a bullet casing on my desk

Ask a Manager

Remember the letter-writer who found a bullet shell casing on her desk and was scared to go to work? Here’s the update. Getting over the shock of a bullet being left on my desk took me a few days. My coworkers and I had to process and move on. I had an escort (a fellow coworker) walk me to my car nightly. He is an ex-cop, whose desk was moved directly next to mine.

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How a Small Employer Launched a Big Wellness Program (and How You Can Do the Same)

TLNT: The Business of HR

Wellness isn’t just for big companies. Small and mid-size employers may not be able to afford the kinds of programs their bigger counterparts offer, but that doesn’t mean do nothing.