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What boards of directors want from HR—and how you can deliver

HRExecutive

Corporate boards of directors are increasingly viewing HR leaders as strategic partners—and they not only want you to enlighten them about tangible people issues within the organization, but also would like to see valuable data to back it up. - Advertisement - These are some of the sentiments in a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) survey, which came to life this week with corporate board members speaking on a panel at i4cp’s Next Practices Now Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., on

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The 8 Essential Types of HR Software

SelectSoftware

The types of HR software that need to be on every HR leader's radar in 2023

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Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: The Differences and HR’s Key Role

Analytics in HR

Whether you are considering talent acquisition vs. recruitment, both are critical to the organization’s success. Employees are the real assets of any organization. And employing the right people contributes immensely to achieving productivity targets, making appropriate business decisions, and keeping employees motivated and engaged. Contents Talent acquisition vs. recruitment: What HR should know What is talent acquisition?

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Returning to the office – So what exactly is ‘normal’?

TLNT: The Business of HR

Last week, a spat about the veracity of government data between a prominent HR academic and the Bureau of Labor and made unexpected news.

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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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What is Talent Mapping and What are the Benefits for Doing it?

AvilarHR

Companies are adopting talent mapping as one way to be more strategic in their talent management. What is talent mapping? How does it benefit your company? In recent years, recruitment firms started touting a “talent mapping” approach to finding high-potential candidates for future talent needs. It’s a more proactive approach than the traditional “just in time” hiring tactic designed to pull in new employees to fill immediate needs.

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The State of Digital HR in 2023: From Business Enabler to Business Driver

Analytics in HR

In brief HR needs to double down on their digital agenda to continue creating a positive business impact in a volatile and uncertain world The focus on Digital HR has shifted from automation to robust digital employee experience, aiming to improve talent attraction, retention, and HR service delivery Innovation, agility, and dedicated Digital HR teams will be pivotal in leading organizations into the digitally augmented future HR is in the midst of a digital transformation fueled by an increasin

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Reskilling vs Upskilling: What's the Difference? | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

The pandemic kicked off a persistent labor shortage — more than 50 million people quit during the Great Resignation. Today, labor force participation is at just 62% , and 87% of companies expect to face shortages over the next few years. And there’s a mismatch between available talent and open jobs, meaning businesses are having a hard time hiring new employees with the right skills.

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my boss wants to be at the hospital for my coworker’s surgery, taking vacation time when your team is understaffed, and more

Ask a Manager

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My boss wants to be at the hospital for my coworker’s surgery My work has a habit of not being able to differentiate between work/life balance and sometimes even uses the phrase “ we’re like family.” It’s something I’m trying to change, but these thoughts are really ingrained in management.

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McDonald’s conducts layoffs; GM’s buy-out offers, and more!

TLNT: The Business of HR

McDonald’s tells staff to work from home to fire them virtually Burger giant, McDonald’s, took the cowardly option, by asking staff to work from home this week between Monday-Wednesday, so it could fire people virtually. According to a report that first appeared in The Wall Street Journal , an internal email was sent to office-based staff requesting that they work from home and cancel all in-person meetings as it started to “communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across t

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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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Grocery Delivery Drivers Sue over Alleged Wage and Hour Infractions

SHRM Resources

Delivery drivers recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Weee!, a large online grocer based in Fremont, Calif., for numerous types of alleged wage and hour.

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Why Is The World Afraid Of AI? The Fears Are Unfounded, And Here’s Why.

Josh Bersin

This week we saw another flurry of panic about AI. Elon Musk and a number of senior researchers wrote an letter asking the world to “slow down” for six months before advancing GPT4 (published by The Future of Life Institute ). Goldman Sachs published a note that claims 300 million jobs will be affected by. Read more» The post Why Is The World Afraid Of AI?

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intrusive medical questions at work, do I seem too busy, and more

Ask a Manager

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Answering intrusive medical questions at work Last fall, a recurring medical issue led to me having a bowel resection and being fitted with a temporary colostomy. I am not ashamed of this — the six-year-old up the street has asked questions and I am happy to educate him!

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McDonald’s sends staff home to sack them virtually; 5,000 staff accept GM’s buy-out offe…

TLNT: The Business of HR

McDonald’s tells staff to work from home to fire them virtually Burger giant, McDonald’s, took the cowardly option, by asking staff to work from home this week between Monday-Wednesday, so it could fire people virtually. According to a report that first appeared in The Wall Street Journal , an internal email was sent to office-based staff requesting that they work from home and cancel all in-person meetings as it started to “communicate key decisions related to roles and staffing levels across t

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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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How to Build a Strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in a Competitive Job Market?

EmployeeConnect

In today’s competitive job market, building a strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is crucial for companies for their progress. This people-driven concept helps attract top talent and retains and values it. Therefore, it is no secret that a highly functioning, motivated employee will likely prefer a workplace with a defined EVP. Statistics show that a well-executed EVP is responsible for boosting the commitment of new hires by up to 29%.

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How to Onboard a New Employee

Intoo USA

Companies plagued by high employee turnover rates tend to have reduced productivity, low workplace morale, and more resources spent on recruiting new professionals. Thankfully, employers can minimize their turnover rates by introducing strong onboarding strategies. These simple induction processes have the power to elevate the experiences of a business’ new hires and help build long-term relationships with these employees.

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How to Create a Sense of Belonging in the Workplace

15Five

Close your eyes and imagine working somewhere that made you feel uneasy, uncomfortable, and like you couldn’t be yourself. How long do you think you’d stay at that company? Probably not very long. That’s why businesses of all sizes need to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace to help employees feel like they can be their authentic selves, belong to a shared community, and feel supported, which impacts the bottom line.

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SeekOut Brings GPT4 To Recruiters. Eightfold Launches Copilots For HR.

Josh Bersin

Two exciting AI announcements for HR today: SeekOut Assist and Eightfold Copilots for HR. SeekOut Announcement: Giving Recruiters SuperPowers SeekOut, a fast-growing recruiting and talent intelligence vendor, introduced one of the most exciting new applications of Generative AI today: Seekout Assist. This new product, which builds on the company’s powerful talent intelligence platform, gives.

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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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Why Employees Hate Development Plans and How to Fix It

The People Equation

I once had a coaching client confide to me that professional development just “wasn’t his thing.” His point: some people don’t see the value in the extra effort required for formalized self-improvement activities at work. This individual was a highly educated, hard-working and effective professional; I wouldn’t characterize him as a slacker. What is an Individual Development Plan?

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What Are the Challenges for Human Resource Management During Mergers?

Intoo USA

The decisions made by an organization often have a rippling effect that impacts its entire workforce. This is especially true when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. Employees who work in companies during these transitional periods may feel wary about the impact such events will have on their position and working environment. Thankfully, an HR team can help employers face the people-related challenges of a change of corporate structure.

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I can’t get out of low-level admin work

Ask a Manager

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have a bachelor’s degree relevant to my field and seven years of work experience, about six years of which is in the same job function that I have now. I’m 29 and in my third job out of college. I am in an entry level marketing job (as I also was before) and I am unsure of how, and when I should expect to, move forward in my career.

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Breaking the Workaholism Habit: Symptoms and Solutions

TalentCulture

Every leader appreciates diligent team members who are engaged, reliable performers. However, there’s a fine line between people who take their work commitments seriously and those suffering from workaholism. Engaged people are often highly productive, while workaholics tend to find themselves on a downward spiral. But how can you tell when someone is addicted to […] The post Breaking the Workaholism Habit: Symptoms and Solutions appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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Trust in Action: Building a Reliable Workplace from the Ground Up

HR Digest

Workplace trust is a vital aspect of any successful organization. Without it, employees may feel disconnected from their peers, their superiors, and the organization as a whole. Building trust in the workplace is not only essential for creating a positive work environment but also for achieving organizational goals and building workplace integrity.

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How to Create a Well-Designed Salary Structure

Analytics in HR

A well-designed salary structure is essential for every organization as it serves as a framework for determining fair compensation for employees. A competitive salary structure helps organizations attract and retain talented employees, establishes a clear and consistent approach to compensation, helps organizations to manage compensation costs, provides transparency to employees regarding their pay, and minimizes the risk of legal challenges related to pay discrimination.

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update: my mentor falsely accused someone of sexism on my behalf without my knowledge

Ask a Manager

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer whose mentor accused someone of sexism on her behalf and without her knowledge ? Here’s the update. (Note: To follow the timeline, it helps to know the original letter was received in early February and not printed until March.) I want to thank you again for responding to my question!

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Why ‘quiet hiring’ is the secret to boosting productivity and retaining staff

TLNT: The Business of HR

Organizational structures have traditionally focused on empowering employees to work exclusively in their specialist role – but this may no longer be the smartest approach for organizations that want to maximize their capacity and boost productivity.

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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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Cracking the Harassment Code: Strategies for a Safe Workplace

HR Digest

Workplace harassment is a serious issue that affects millions of workers worldwide. It can take many forms, including verbal abuse, physical assault, intimidation, and discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Not only does harassment create a hostile and toxic work environment , but it can also have serious psychological and physical effects on the victim.

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Is your return-to-office policy flexible enough? It’s not just about location

HRExecutive

Three years into the pandemic, the concept of workplace flexibility is nothing new for HR. After all, the number of hybrid jobs available in North America increased 350% between 2020-22. - Advertisement - But as companies move to formalize their long-term hybrid policies—and some increase the number of in-office days —HR needs to expand how it thinks about flexibility: Location is just one piece of the puzzle, according to Christina Janzer, senior vice president of research at Slack.

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the Tupperware lawn party, the parking commandment, and other stories of passive-aggressive notes at work

Ask a Manager

This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Earlier this month we talked about passive-aggressive notes at work — or, more accurately for many of them, notes that are just plain aggressive, weirdly dramatic, or just funny. Here are 15 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The motivational signs Morale is a bit low. So management is trying to do things about it and in typical fashion is not addressing the actual causes of said moral issues.

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