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The ReWork Bookshelf: 5 Must-Reads from Workforce Trends Expert Ira Wolfe

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: What are our writers and experts reading? In this series, ReWork contributors share their“must-read" recommendations for HR professionals and business leaders. The number of books in my library is huge. Unfortunately, the list of ones I've read cover to cover is quite short, and the list of those I've read more than once—most of which are included in this article—is even shorter.

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Five Changes That Will Help Your Job Hunt In London

Corn on the Job

Finding a job is one of those life events that everyone has to go through at some point or another. Here in the UK, statistics show that the average person will work in six different places during their lifetime. What this means is that you’ll need to go through the dreaded job hunting phase multiple times. If you’ve been looking for a job in London and coming up dry, it may be time to make a few small adjustments to the way you are approaching the search.

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‘Tis the Season: Survey Reveals Cities with the Best and Worst Office Holiday Parties

HR Daily Advisor

When it comes to office holiday celebrations, not all parties are created equal. In a recent survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam, workers from 27 major U.S. cities were asked to describe their company holiday parties and rate them on several factors. While 36% of overall respondents describe these celebrations as fun, the results show that attitudes on holiday festivities vary considerably by city.

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How to Resign From Your Job Properly

HR Bartender

Over the years, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about the right way to get a job. I think it only makes sense to talk about the right way to resign when you leave a job. Because there is a right way to do it. Even if the organization is terrible and your boss is a jerk , it’s important to resign the right way. That doesn’t mean you can’t be honest and authentic.

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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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Preparing for a More Flexible World of Work

Cornerstone On Demand

Every so often, I become overwhelmed by how much our world has changed in the past decade. We don't wait for snail mail anymore because email arrived, and all but replaced it. And even emails are now getting replaced by messaging tools that allow us to discuss business issues with all the appropriate stakeholders and come to a decision in a matter of minutes.

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Take the Hassle out of Performance Reviews with These Tips

ClearCompany HRM

Many HR professionals and managers have endured the dreaded once-a-year hassle of employee performance reviews for decades. For a lot of companies, it doesn’t look like annual reviews are changing anytime soon. In recent years, however, some businesses are beginning to realize that the once-a-year performance review model doesn’t actually work for their culture or their employees.

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Let Your Employees Know the Rules – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

Today’s media has a lot of talk about rules. Specifically, about breaking rules. Remember the Marcus Buckingham book “ First, Break All the Rules ”? In a world where disruption is often truly valued, knowing how and when to break the rules is essential. And that’s the key – knowing how and when. Whether it’s one rule or a few thousand, today’s Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos reminds us that every once in a while, we have to abide by the rules.

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How to Choose Employee Engagement Survey Questions That Get Actionable Results

Visier

Employee engagement surveys are often the first tool HR leaders use to start creating a data-driven strategy for their company. However, when it comes to deciding what questions to ask in your survey, all is not created equal. The questions you ask are incredibly important in terms of both the data you collect , and the signal you are sending to your people by asking each one.

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Time & Attendance System Basics: Is Your Time & Attendance System Stuck in the Stone Age?

nettime solutions

Do you remember the opening montage for The Flintstones? Fred, the protagonist, is happily moving rocks from the back of his trusty work Stegosaurus. Meanwhile, his manager stands behind him with an eye on the clock. When the end of the work day rolls around, the manager yanks on his Pterodactyl alarm, and away Fred goes…back to his Stone Age family.

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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 Team Like the NBA

UpstartHR

If you know me, you know I’m not a sports person. I don’t watch. I don’t follow. It’s not that I have some strong dislike for sports. It’s just that when I stopped doing them in high school, I lost all interest. I can watch them, if I am at a live event or if I don’t have an alternative. But when I’m listing things I look forward to each week, that isn’t at the top of my list.

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Spirit at Work

Don Phin

This is the time of year we are invited to look deeper into the meaning of our work. We are reminded of the opportunity to bring joy and mirth to our labors. We are reminded to be grateful for our lot in life and to be considerate of those less fortunate. Here is a link. Read More. The post Spirit at Work appeared first on HRSherpas.

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Unlearn Your Limits

CONCERN: EAP

Experts have long promoted the power of adopting a growth mindset to build resilience and approach new challenges. In general, when we engage a growth mindset it helps us to view challenges as learning opportunities, more constructively manage criticism and see possibilities around each new corner.Part of the work in approaching a growth mindset requires us to reframe or move beyond disappointing or discouraging experiences from our past.

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3 Questions To Prepare Your Performance Management for the Future of Work

Reflektive

Globalization should be on every HR leader’s mind. According to the Well’s Fargo International Business Indicator , 87 percent of U.S. companies agree that international expansion is needed for long-term growth, and 58 percent of the World’s Most Admired Companies see globalization as one of the top three megatrends influencing their employee engagement strategies.

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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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Creating Great Employee Experiences

Engage2Excel

HR leaders have always been challenged to manage dual responsibility for operational and strategic HR functions. Meeting the day-to-day needs of the organization in areas such as recruitment, comp and benefits administration and risk management must be integrated with initiatives for improving engagement, productivity and retention. In times of high employement and economic expansion, balancing responsibility for operational and strategic functions takes on elevated importance, as attracting, mo

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The Millennial Turnover Problem in the Financial Services Industry

Hppy

The phrase “churn and burn” is commonly used to describe an industry’s high turnover rate. Based on recent data, it’s appropriate to use that phrase when describing the financial services industry. According to a Compdata survey, the Banking & Finance industry has an 18.6 percent turnover rate , which is one of the highest among all industries.

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These Team Bonding Ideas Will Surprise and Delight Your Company

Justworks

If someone handed you $150 to spend on your team, what would you do with it? Team bonding is an essential part of company success, and Justworks understands the importance of happy employees. We know that it boosts team morale and productivity, decreases sick days, and increases overall employee engagement. That’s why we offered each customer company $150 to spend on a team bonding exercise.

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How to Navigate a Successful Culture Transformation Process (Part 1)

Achievers

How strong is your work culture? Are you in need of a successful culture transformation? With 21% greater profitability from engaged business units, a strong work culture can be the key to your business’ future success. It’s important to navigate your new culture shift with the right approach. SGEi has led transformation processes over the years to improve the culture of organizations, large and small, across multiple industries.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

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

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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After the Interview Week 3

Engage2Excel

We hope you've recovered from your turkey hangover and ready for another installation of CNBC’s “The Job Interview!” Our very own Jay Floersch, Vice President of RPO & Talent Solutions and guest blogger has recaped Week 3!

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How Knowledge Base Makes Your HR Work Smartly And Effectively

Hppy

“The value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and the intellectual capital are managed by the human capital. You’d better get the human capital part right.” – said, Dave Bookbinder. Human Resource is the lifeblood of an organization. Today, the role of HR has diversified from traditional ‘hiring and firing’ to ‘strategizing and controlling’ the overall activities in an organization.

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Here's Your New Motivational Script to Use When Firing Someone - Or to Those Who Dare Fire You.

The HR Capitalist

I can't believe I missed this a few years ago. First, watch the video for the spoken script (email subscribers click through for the video): "That's you. Drops of water. and you're on top of the mountain - a success. but one day, you start sliding down the mountain, you think, "wait a minute - I'm a mountain top waterdrop, I dont' belong in this valley, this river, this dark ocean, with all these drops of water.

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How to Navigate a Successful Culture Transformation Process (Part 2)

Achievers

Are you ready to transform your company’s culture? In Part 1 of this series, I discussed the process for a successful culture transformation. In this blog, I’ll discuss key tips and reminders to help you through the process. Let’s start by understanding that although this is not a quick and easy process, it can be done. Transformations Take Time. The transformation of habits and attitudes does not occur overnight, especially when employees have been allowed to operate in a certain way or in stat

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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The Benefits Of Mentoring As An Executive

Everwise

For young professionals, having an experienced mentor can contribute to their future success. The career advantages of having a mentor are well-documented and manifold. On the other side of the equation, it’s easy to assume executive mentors participate merely out of altruism. There is more to mentoring than simply “giving back” or “feeling a sense of personal satisfaction.

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[Infographic] Does Working More Hours Lead to a Healthier Economy?

Hppy

If you work more hours, will you be more productive? This is a question that many of us wonder as individuals, and a question that businesses around the globe seek to answer. Approaching this issue purely from a mathematical standpoint, you could conclude that working more would lead to more productivity. After all, it would make sense that increased input would cause increased output.

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Hire a Marketer for Your HR Department

TalentCulture

If there’s one trend that is picking up speed in today’s organizations, it’s the realization that keeping departments in separate silos isn’t the most efficient way to do things. Cross-departmental collaboration is helping companies tap into the skill sets of their talent in new and exciting ways. For example, consider how well HR and marketing work together.

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5 Fun Employee Engagement Ideas For This Holiday Season!

Engagedly

Holidays are the most delightful time of the year and all we can think of is celebrating them with family and friends. When it comes to workplace, holidays are quite distracting for employees because it is the time […].

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Barriers to Women in Leadership

Everwise

The mission of EverwiseWomen is to engage emerging women leaders through a tailored learning experience. In “ 7 Ways to Support Women’s Advancement to Leadership Roles ,” Elizabeth Borges, Senior Manager at EverwiseWomen, shared insights gathered from researching the experiences and impact felt by the hundreds of women who have completed the program.

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5 Top Tips for Choosing the Best Candidates

Hppy

A resume can only tell you so much about a candidate, such as their educational background and professional history. It fails to tell you the type of person a candidate is, and whether he or she will fit the company’s culture; employing a new person can be risky, and one that may not pay off well. To ensure you pick the right applicant, read the five top tips for choosing the best candidate. 1.

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The Best Performance Management Puts Humans First

TalentCulture

It’s one thing to decide to revise your performance management approach. It’s another thing to successfully re-engineer the mindset that embraces the change — and then manage that transformation across the organization. Too often, performance management is still stuck in an old framework that conflates human performance and business performance as one.