Wed.Dec 19, 2018

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Getting More Conscious About Unconscious Bias

Symantec

On December 12, Symantec employees at our Mountain View campus stopped by PwC's Unconscious Bias Mobile Tour to experience the reality of living in a biased world.

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Can You Foster Inclusion with Floating Holidays? We Say Yes

Justworks

Holiday pay can sometimes be a source of confusion for employers. For which days are you required to allow employees time off, and must that time be paid? What about when employees ask off for personal religious holidays, but the office as a whole remains open for business? Private sector employers generally have full discretion over exactly which holidays are observed by the business.

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Wouldn’t It Be Better If You Talked to Them About Pay?

TLNT: The Business of HR

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Perhaps you’ve heard that cliche. And maybe your answer is, Who cares!

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updates: the employee who wouldn’t sit near men, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. Our employee says she’s not comfortable having her desk near men. I wanted to give an update on the employee who was uncomfortable with a male seated behind her.

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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Guess Who’s Looking At The HR Tech Market? Microsoft.

Josh Bersin

Over the last few months, I’ve been spending time with Microsoft, and the company is doing some interesting things in the HR Tech space. In this article I’d like to give you some background, and share why I believe Microsoft is going to have a big impact on the market. First point: Microsoft is on. Read more» The post Guess Who’s Looking At The HR Tech Market?

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Embracing Your Leadership Role: 15 Effective Strategies For Women In 2019

Forbes Coaches Council

Women in leadership positions in business can find success by drawing on their unique strengths and embracing their roles with confidence. Members of Forbes Coaches Council share their tips for women leading businesses in 2019.

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The future of talent acquisition: traditional recruitment models are no longer enough

HR Zone

Acquisition. The future of talent acquisition.

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Women in Tech: Hiring Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent

Hacker Earth

Studies have shown that companies are more productive when they have a gender-mixed workplace. In order to attain this gender balance, companies need to devise a flexible recruiting approach that takes into account women’s specific needs and aspirations. These benefits go beyond simple remuneration and reach areas of women’s lives that are particularly important to them.

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The recruitment evolution: five predictions for 2019

HR Zone

Acquisition. Recruitment evolution: five predictions for 2019.

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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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Guess Who’s Looking At The HR Tech Market? Microsoft.

Josh Bersin

Over the last few months, I’ve been spending time with Microsoft, and the company is doing some interesting things in the HR Tech space. In this article I’d like to give you some background, and share why I believe Microsoft is going to have a big impact on the market. First point: Microsoft is on. Read more» The post Guess Who’s Looking At The HR Tech Market?

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coworker’s food restrictions are restricting me, someone told my boss I’m job hunting, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworker’s food restrictions mean that I’ll be the one restricted. My company is based mainly in two cities. Every so often, we all meet up in one city or another and go out to eat, paid for by the company. It’s usually a really nice evening, and viewed as a real treat. We’ve always had to be a little careful where we book, because a couple of employees need gluten-free food.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Building a Talent Management Process

Digital HR Tech

Managing talent is arguably the most important job for any HR department. In this article, we will dive into the nitty-gritty of creating a talent management process, including all the steps involved. Employees are a critical part of any organization, offering their time and commitment towards advancing the organization’s goals. The organization benefits from this labor and through the right talent management practices can reap even more benefits.

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Three Leadership Behaviors That Can Suck The Life Out Of Your Team

Forbes Coaches Council

It’s time to stop being blind to how your leadership behaviors can negatively impact your team and business outcomes.

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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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3 Things HR Pros Should Never Apologize For!

The Tim Sackett Project

I think HR Pros apologize way too much, and I got the idea from the Fast Company article – “ 3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Apologizing For “, which are: Their Financial Expectations (I.E., pay us the same!). Their Physical Appearance (I.E., Sorry we aren’t club-ready – I was up with a sick kid all night!). Their Professional Accomplishments (I.E., Just because I’m a woman doesn’t mean I can’t brag about what I do great!).

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Payroll Trends: What to look out for in 2019

Ascender

Payroll is changing: What to look out for in 2019. As new technologies like artificial intelligence and the internet of things (IoT) look to fundamentally alter industries around the globe, payroll is expected to change greatly in the coming years. But how far off are those changes, and what does its immediate future look like? To get a clearer idea of where payroll and the broader human resources (HR) industry is headed, it is apt to analyse what 2018 brought.

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Listen Up: Managers Aren’t Infallible, But Tune Them Out at Your Own Risk

Evil HR Lady

Let’s face it: Managers can be annoying and, from time to time, you may be tempted to ignore their instructions. This is all completely logical, of course. Managers often haven’t done the job you’ve done—at least not for years—and you likely have insights that they lack. But, ignore managers at your own peril. Managers Have Power Over You. Your manager may be a brilliant and skilled technician who can guide and direct you to do a better job.

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Women in the workplace: taking centre stage

HR Zone

Culture. Women in the workplace: taking centre stage.

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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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18 Ways to create a more effective Customer Retention Strategy

Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development

These 18 ways create a more effective customer retention strategy. However, they are contrary to everything you have learned as a sales professional. Or a sales engineering professional, a customer service professional, or any other professional engaged in acquiring and retaining customers. Which is just about everyone in the organization. Sshhhh…. This is super-secret stuff.

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No College Degree? No Problem, Says This HR Specialist.

Entrepreneur

If you are able to showcase a few key skills, you may be on your way to your dream job.

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15 Tips For Re-Energizing The 'A-Players' In Your Business

Forbes Coaches Council

When a top performer at your business — an "A-player" — becomes disengaged or less productive, it's important to take the right steps to get them back on track. Members of Forbes Coaches Council offer suggestions for helping an uninspired A-player get their groove back.

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3 Ways to Handle Nosy Co-Workers

45 Things

Believe it or not, some people don't like to talk about their personal life. I know, I know, this seems bizarre in a time when people post photos of themselves sitting on the toilet or reveal every detail of giving birth. In the workplace we often form friendships -- some of them very close -- and as a result we share details of our lives. The woman in the next cubicle, for example, knows that your teenager is getting into trouble and your husband lost his job last week.

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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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Are HR and Employees in a Dysfunctional, Codependent Relationship?

Compensation Cafe

Cafe friend Paul Hebert has written an intriguing article at the HR Examiner (where he serves on the Editorial Advisory Board) in which he puts forth a very interesting assertion. His premise is this: that the HR/employee relationship is dysfunctional and amost surely codependent. (Yeah, that last part stings - doesn't it?) And further that our increasing dependence on technology in general - and AI in particular - is actually increasing the dysfunction.

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The Internet and Extended Lifespans and Ease of Life

Take It Personel-ly

The life of Americans has changed a great deal in the last thirty years in many positive ways. While there were some aspects of a slower pace and a more personalized world thirty years ago, there are very many positive changes that have occurred in quality and longevity of life. Advancements in both medicine and technology have […].

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Knowledge Workers Take Charge

Conversation Matters

In 2002, Kessels and Keursten wrote, “When in the 21st-century knowledge productivity becomes the driving force, and as this knowledge production will be found at every level of economic activity, the knowledge workers will take charge.” . I see that prediction coming true in numerous organizations where workers are actively impacting the policies and strategy of organizations, as the following 2018 headlines attest: Google to Drop Pentagon AI Contract After Employee Objections to the “Business

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updates: coworker gives us the silent treatment, a high coworker driving, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. My coworker gives everyone the silent treatment for weeks. Jane continued to give the silent treatment, and I took your advice and started being more direct with her, up to and including waiting at her desk for an answer while she ignored me.

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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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How Your Organization Can Benefit from Integrated ATS and Background Check Solutions

General Information Services

Bah, humbug! ‘Tis the season for curmudgeons, and Ebenezer Scrooge is your paragon of grumpiness. The man was irked by virtually everything. If he were here today, ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future notwithstanding, he’d probably bemoan how frustrating it is when some phone support rep tells him to provide his name and account [.]. The post How Your Organization Can Benefit from Integrated ATS and Background Check Solutions appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight

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the terrible date at the Christmas party, and other tales of office holiday mayhem

Ask a Manager

It’s the holiday episode of the podcast! This week’s show has questions from people about holidays at work, including a party Not Meant for vegetarians and a question about kissing balls (which I didn’t even know were a thing), as well as some really funny stories from people about ways that office holiday celebrations went terribly wrong, including someone who brought a very questionable date.

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Seven Leadership Myths to Stop Believing

DISC Assessments

This week’s edition of Platinum Rules for Success explores the qualities of Leadership. Contributor, Mark Sanborn, exposes some of the most common leadership myths. Lucky for us, Mark also offers up truths debunking these leadership myths. Mark encourages us all to get out of our comfort zone and become the leader within. Seven Leadership Myths to Stop Believing. by Mark Sanborn.