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Canada Post Strike Announced: What’s Going to Happen to the Mail?

HR Digest

Postal workers play a critical role in any country, more so with the holiday season fast approaching. Taking a page out of the NYT tech workers’ books , the same employees who went on strike to stand up for their rights during a critical period for their organization recently, Canada Post workers are now on strike. Around 55,000 workers announced a nationwide postal strike in Canada, their first in 2024, and the first since 2018.

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Holiday Hiring Surge: Best Practices for Fast Effective Background Checks in Retail

Sterling Check

As the holiday season approaches, retail businesses face the yearly challenge of ramping up their workforces to meet increased demand. Seasonal hiring is a balancing act, where speed is essential, but prioritizing workforce safety remains critical. Background checks are a key part of this process, helping to ensure that new hires meet the necessary standards without slowing down the hiring process.

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The Essentials of Strategic Workforce Planning

Careerminds

Strategic workforce planning is about assessing how well your team’s skills align with your business goals. When done right, it can drive your organization forward, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. But what does it take to implement a successful strategic workforce planning initiative? What tools are essential, and what key factors should you consider throughout the process?

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How to Build a High-Impact Recruitment Pipeline

Peoplebox

A solid recruitment pipeline is the key to smart, consistent hiring. Many companies rush to fill roles at the last minute. Top-performing organizations, however, focus on building a talent pool well in advance. Take Google, for example. They’ve been playing the long game since day one. Their not-so-secret weapon is a strategic hiring process that starts way before they need to fill a seat.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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World of HR: Dubai makes a right turn toward remote work to reduce traffic

HR Brew

Sitting in traffic on the way to work may give you time to catch up on your favorite podcast, but it can also give you a headache, as many workers in the middle east have been experiencing. Where in the world? Dubai’s population has exploded in recent years, growing by 400,000 since 2020 to 3.8 million in 2024. The city has grappled with accommodating the roughly 3.4 million cars on the road during commuting hours.

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Dealing with Employee Resignation: Trends and Retention Strategies

Engage2Excel

Let’s face it, employee resignation is inevitable and can significantly impact organizational stability and productivity. Understanding the trends behind employees leaving and implementing effective retention strategies are crucial for maintaining a motivated and committed workforce.

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How to Prepare Your Post-Merger Checklist (Example Included)

Careerminds

If you are going through a merger and acquisition (M&A), the post-merger integration process can be complicated and stressful. That’s why it’s essential to have a proper post-merger integration plan to ensure you have all of your bases covered every step of the way. One of the most important parts of this integration plan is your post-merger checklist.

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UK Set to Expand Pay Gap Reporting Requirements for Employers

Trusaic

The United Kingdom’s Labour Party introduced a new Employment Rights Bill Oct. 10, 2024 that would expand pay gap reporting for applicable UK employers. The bill seeks to take the current pay gap reporting requirement another step further by requiring the development and publishing of equality action plans. This includes steps the employer plans to take to address their gender pay gap and how they support employees through menopause.

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Managers are disengaged and it’s hurting employee engagement. Here’s what HR can do.

HR Brew

Employees aren’t engaged—and they haven’t been for awhile. Only 31% of US employees were engaged in Q3, according to a recent Gallup report. That’s up slightly from 30% in Q1, Gallup reported , when engagement was at its lowest level since 2013. People leaders looking to increase engagement may want to focus on leaders. Some 41% of leaders disengaged at work, according to a recent survey from employee recognition software company Nectar.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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People Analytics, A Complex Domain, Is About To Be Transformed by AI.

Josh Bersin

We just completed a large study of People Analytics and the results are striking. Only 10% of companies directly correlate human capital data to business in a systemic way, with many data, technical, and operational issues in the way. Yet as our research found, AI is about to totally change this market. Here’s the story. Read more» The post People Analytics, A Complex Domain, Is About To Be Transformed by AI. appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Belonging Begins Before Day One: How Relocation Support Sets the Tone for New Hires in Healthcare

UrbanBound HR

Clan, tribe, posse …whatever you call it, humans are born with the need to belong. Ever since our Neanderthal ancestors realized that banding together improved their chance of survival, the need to be part of a group was hardwired into our psyches. So, when a human—say, a healthcare professional—accepts a job that requires relocation, they’re taking a huge risk, exchanging their familiar circle for the unknown.

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The Ultimate Guide to Talent Analytics | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

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2025 priorities: How prepared is your HR team for these challenges?

HRExecutive

The world of work is preparing to enter the fifth year since the pandemic hit, a crisis that set off massive transformation and prompted HR and business leaders to work to establish new norms. The pace of change hasn’t slowed in that time, and one expert suggests the changes to come in 2025 should prompt HR leaders to rethink their priorities.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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From one-size-fits-all strategies to nap pods, these are the workplace fads HR pros want to leave in 2024

HR Brew

The year is quickly coming to a close, and soon HR teams will hit the ground running in 2025. In observance of the old, yet reliable, cliché “out with the old, in with the new,” we asked HR pros what workplace fads they’d like to leave in 2024—like those old knickknacks and outdated vintage fashions you donate to Goodwill on New Year’s Eve. Read on for what your people business peers want to say goodbye (and hello) to in the new year.

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Five Wellness Ways To Improve Employee Experience

Forbes Coaches Council

My experience coaching high-producing overachievers suggests that implementing a consistent wellness practice can help executives exceed expectations without burning out.

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Exploring Global Labor Wages Analytics

Allegis Global Solutions

Contributors to this report: Joe Casiglia, Renee Gorman and Dominic Konieczny The pandemic had a notable impact on wage growth, stemming from a perfect storm created by the e-commerce boom, the Great Resignation and record high inflation. And while most countries saw a significant increase in higher wages, with certain sectors experiencing increases of 25% or more, Australia stands out as the outlier with stagnant wages that have remained flat since the early 2010s.

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How to Improve Employee Development Programs | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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How Your Leadership Can Help Maintain Positive Mental Health for Employees

MP Wired For HR

How Your Leadership Can Help Maintain Positive Mental Health for Employees November 19th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn The way you lead has a profound impact on your team’s mental well-being. Just as strong leadership can inspire and motivate, it can also contribute to stress, anxiety, and even burnout.

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How Genesys’s SVP of employee experience says being ‘HR for HR’ helps him better execute people strategy

HR Brew

Matt Newman, SVP of employee experience at telecommunications software company Genesys, may have a slightly misleading job title. While he does oversee employee experience at the company, he also oversees several other teams at Genesys, including real estate and facilities. He also serves as an HR business partner for nearly half of the company, including product, finance, legal, IT, strategy and business transformation, and…HR.

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From Manuscript To Masterpiece: 18 Insider Tips For Publishing A Book

Forbes Coaches Council

Many professionals dream of writing a book, but the path to get there can be complicated and daunting. Who better to offer guidance than those who have made the journey?

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The Future of Total Rewards: Trends to Watch in 2025

BackStitch

Total Rewards strategies continue to evolve, driven by the diverse expectations of today’s workforce. These strategies encompass not just compensation and benefits but also recognition, career development, DE&I initiatives, and mental wellbeing, all designed to boost engagement and retention.

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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Preparing for Increased I-9 Audits: Why Compliance Should Be a Priority in Changing Times

SutiHR

Against the backdrop of an increasingly fluid political and economic environment, organizations must remain vigilant. The post Preparing for Increased I-9 Audits: Why Compliance Should Be a Priority in Changing Times appeared first on SutiSoft.

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Skills: Why they’re ‘incredibly pivotal’ in the future of work

HRExecutive

At the 2024 HR Tech conference, Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan delivered an opening keynote on the evolving nature of the global workforce, emphasizing that skills will be the currency of work in the future. - Advertisement - After his keynote, Jesuthasan sat down with HR Executive ’s HR Tech Editor Jill Barth for an exclusive video interview. He noted that there has been so much discussion about the importance of skills that it has led some to peg the topic as overhyped.

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HR leaders share their favorite tech tools in 2024

HR Brew

We all get by with a little help from our friends, and sometimes, our “friends” are tech tools. Throughout the year, HR Brew asked HR professionals about the technology that helps them do their jobs better. Not being ones to gatekeep, here’s what they said they’re using. “ChangeEngine—It has taken some of the guessing game out of internal comms and provided me with an easy way to make sure we are acknowledging, communicating, and celebrating the moments that matter to our employees.

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Multigenerational Keys To Workplace Happiness: Insights And Strategies

Forbes Coaches Council

Tailor workplace policies and leadership approaches to meet the distinct needs of each generation, and companies can build a culture fostering happiness across the board.

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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Small teams, big impact: Ace the employee experience through self-service

HiBob

HR professionals have a lot on their plates. Recruitment, compensation, training and development , legal compliance—and the added pressure to boost organizational performance through effective people programs. The challenge is especially steep for small to medium businesses (SMBs), where scaling up often means small HR teams with limited resources (i.e., one-person HR bands) carry the entire load.

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Rethinking Total Rewards Strategies for 2025

BackStitch

Total Rewards strategies continue to evolve, driven by the diverse expectations of today’s workforce. These strategies encompass not just compensation and benefits but also recognition, career development, DE&I initiatives, and mental wellbeing, all designed to boost engagement and retention.

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Why any skills transformation must start with employee engagement

HRExecutive

To uncover hidden talent within their workforce, employers need a way for employees to share their lesser-known skills with managers and HR leaders. However, many organizations face challenges with employee engagement in their skills transformation, which can make it difficult to build comprehensive skills profiles. If employees hesitate to share information, companies may lack the visibility needed to develop skills roadmaps and adapt to change effectively. - Advertisement - Heather Jerrehian,