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How to support and understand veteran employees as they enter the civilian workforce

HR Brew

There are over 18 million living US veterans, and roughly eight million are in the workforce, according to data from 2023. Yet many employers may not know how to adequately support these workers, especially as veterans join corporations after spending years in the military. Two veterans recently spoke with HR Brew about the types of support and benefits that could help service members transition to civilian life.

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19 Types of Work Schedules and How to Choose the Best One for Your Organization

Replicon

Finding the right type of work schedule that optimally supports organizational operations while fostering employee satisfaction is imperative for the organization’s success. An effective work schedule should ensure that employees maintain a healthy work-life balance, that their work operations are not interrupted, and that they can promptly meet the organization’s requirements and goals.

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7 secrets to solving the talent shortage problem

Business Management Daily

By Karl Ahlrichs It’s not your imagination—we’re facing a perfect storm in the North American workforce. Several factors are at play, creating a challenging landscape for organizations seeking skilled and available employees. We should begin by acknowledging the situation and the factors that have driven us here. First and foremost, demographic shifts are fundamental.

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'It's Going to Be a Wild Ride': LinkedIn's Head of TA Weighs In on the Future of Recruiting

Linkedin Talent Blog

If anyone needs proof of how much AI has revolutionized recruiting, consider the story that Erin Scruggs , LinkedIn’s head of global talent acquisition, shared in her Talent Connect keynote last week. Erin spoke about when she had just started her recruiting career at a staffing agency in 1995 and raised her hand to source candidates for a nuclear machinist mate role.

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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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Coping with Post-Election Stress and Reuniting After the Presidential Election

eni

Election seasons can bring excitement and energy, but they can also lead to heightened stress, anxiety, and even division among family, friends, and colleagues. Once the election is over, it’s natural to experience a range of emotions, especially if the results didn’t align with personal hopes or if the tension leading up to the results took an emotional toll.

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November 2024 Jobs Report Recap

Engage2Excel

Job Growth for October, LOWEST Since December 2020. Last Friday’s BLS report saw a significant drop in job creation across the U.S., with 12,000 jobs being added, the lowest since December 2020! While the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, this stability misrepresented underlying shifts in the labor force and time will tell if this is a true stabilization.

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HR Software for Small Businesses: Key Features and Benefits

EmployeeConnect

Human resources (HR) tasks like payroll, recruitment, and compliance can be challenging to manage manually, especially with limited time and resources. HR software offers a scalable solution that streamlines HR tasks, reduces errors, and allows small businesses to focus on growth. However, with the range of HR software available, choosing a system tailored to small business needs is essential to getting the best return on investment.

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How Learning and Skill Development Affect Business Agility, Employee Belonging, and Productivity [Report]

Lighthouse

There’s an old proverb that essentially states “the shoemaker’s children have no shoes.” The more modern version is “the cobbler’s children have no shoes,” even though handmade shoes are mostly a lost art. However, the metaphor still has a profound message. Where we have expertise, we often use that expertise for the benefit of others, even if it means we go without the benefit ourselves.

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Identifying Leadership Potential with 360-Degree Feedback

DecisionWise

Leadership Potential and 360-Degree Feedback In the dynamic world of business, effective leadership is paramount for success. Leaders are not only responsible for their own performance but also for inspiring and guiding their teams towards achieving collective goals. However, leadership is not an innate trait ; it is a skill that can be honed and developed.

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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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There’s a disconnect between what employers and workers think about their benefits communications and packages

HR Brew

As open enrollment shifts into high gear, new data could provide a much-needed reality check for HR executives: There’s a significant gap between what employers and workers think about their benefits. Some 68% of US employers believe their benefit communications are effective, an opinion only shared by 38% of workers, an October Prudential study found.

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Lean on These Strategies to Ensure ACA Compliance This Filing Season

ACA Times

There are six common challenges employers are confronted with for ACA compliance. Learn how to overcome these challenges for the upcoming filing season. The post Lean on These Strategies to Ensure ACA Compliance This Filing Season first appeared on The ACA Times.

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The Impact of Work-Life Balance on Employee Retention

EmployeeConnect

Employees are increasingly prioritising work-life balance when choosing where to work and whether to stay in their current roles. Gone are the days when salary alone was enough to secure and retain top talent. Now, companies are finding that work-life balance —enabling employees to excel both professionally and personally—is critical in reducing turnover and boosting job satisfaction.

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Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Retention Strategies for Healthcare Professionals Post-Relocation

UrbanBound HR

So, you recruited a very promising healthcare professional…way to go! You ensured they had a successful relocation…kudos! Now, the question is: how do you keep them? It’s a serious question. After all, the average hospital experienced 106% turnover in the last five years, according to one recent study , with 30% of new hires leaving within their first year.

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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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18 Essential Metrics Driving Quality of Hire | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

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Boeing and union leadership reach a deal to end the strike, but will the lack of a traditional pension kill it?

HR Brew

Boeing and the leadership of its striking union have reached a deal to end the costly work stoppage that has brought plane production to a virtual standstill. However, the Wall Street Journal reported that the contract doesn’t include one of the workers’ key demands: the revival of a traditional pension plan that was frozen over a decade ago. Boeing’s failure to meet that condition resulted in the 33,000 striking members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers reject

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The Benefits of Investing in Employee Development

Hppy

Investing in employee development has become increasingly vital for companies looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world. In addition to helping employees grow their skills, development initiatives create a motivated, skilled, and loyal workforce that drives company success. Hence, this article explores the benefits of fostering such growth opportunities.

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The Impact of Accessing Global Labor Supply Analytics

Allegis Global Solutions

Contributors to this report: Joe Casiglia and Alice Witchalls Where is the talent? As a market analyst, it is a question that is posed to my team – in one way or another – every single day. In our most recent report, we took an in-depth look at the effect of aging populations, gender disparity and skills mismatch on the global labor supply. By monitoring and gauging these market trends, workforce leaders like Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) can advise and guide organizations on best practices for

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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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Continuous Learning: Skill Development and Career Growth

BackStitch

In a fast-changing job market, continuous learning and skill development are crucial for both employees and employers. Workers seek opportunities to grow, develop new skills, and advance their careers, while companies benefit from higher engagement, productivity, and retention. However, many organizations miss critical opportunities to invest in employee learning, which can negatively impact both employee satisfaction and business outcomes.

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How to Better Yourself: 25 Tips to Improve Yourself Everyday

BetterUp

Do you feel stuck in a rut? It can feel frustrating to be stuck in the same place and feel like nothing is changing. When you’re languishing , it feels like you’re not moving forward toward your goals. One of the ways to break this rut is to take action. Making a conscious decision to better yourself can be empowering and motivating.

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AI literacy impacts perception of the technology at work, new survey reveals

HR Brew

New survey data from SAP reveals a strong link between employee AI literacy and employee sentiment on AI in the workplace. More AI literate people feel less fearful about using AI at work than their less literate colleagues, according to a survey of 4,000 employees and managers, released this week by SAP SuccessFactors. Nearly 70% of people with high AI literacy expected positive outcomes from using AI at work, compared to 29% of people with low AI literacy, the study found.

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Employee Engagement Trends: What’s Working Leading Into 2025

Hppy

With 2024 almost over, 2025 is shaping up to be a good year for businesses and employees. As a business owner or HR professional, it’s important to reflect on the strategies that worked in regards to employee engagement ready for the new year. In this article, we’ll look at what’s been working across many businesses this past year and how HR departments can incorporate some of these ideas into their own businesses to boost employee engagement.

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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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Reskilling HR for the future: Navigating the shift to shared services

HRExecutive

There was a point in time when we all thought the world of business was stabilizing. - Advertisement - In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving business models, organizations across industries are reimagining their operational structures. One trend gaining significant traction is the move toward shared services models, particularly within HR departments.

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Bringing Awareness to Men’s Health Issues During “Movember”

Extensis

Quick look: Movember has arrived! And though mustaches abound, they serve a higher purpose by bringing focus to the importance of men’s health, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. Providing benefits and resources to address these specific issues is critical, and ExtensisHR is here to assist brokers in giving clients what they need.

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AI Needs Uncertainty To Make Better Decisions

Forbes Coaches Council

Leaders need to rethink AI's role in their organizations, recognizing that perfection isn’t always the answer, and sometimes, uncertainty is the path to innovation.

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How to handle political conversations at work

HR Brew

With just a few days left until the US presidential election, the mood is shifting in workplaces around the country. As HR leaders prepare for an administration change , employees are preparing to cope with the surrounding discourse, with 31% calling the election “a source of tension or friction” at work, according to a recent report from global communications agency Burson.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Reducing Overhead Through Outsourcing Certain Aspects of Your Business

Hppy

Managing overhead is one of the most difficult aspects of owning and running a business. With competition from fully remote jobs and other sources, many businesses are forced to increase employee salaries, which in turn increases the amount of overhead expenses. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics , private sector employee compensation has risen by roughly 4% from the beginning from Q3 2023 to the end of Q2 2024.

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Guide To Employee Pulse Surveys With Actionable Examples

Contact Monkey - HR

As an internal communicator, you’re at the heart of your workforce. But with so many ways to gather feedback, finding the right approach that consistently delivers actionable insights can be challenging. Employee pulse surveys are often overlooked as a go-to tool for monitoring employee sentiment, satisfaction, and overall morale. Let’s break down the how and why.

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Organizational Knowledge Management: 9 Steps To Implement an Effective System

Analytics in HR

Organizational knowledge refers to all the knowledge within an organization that provides business value and continuity, regardless of industry or company size. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of companies providing remote workforces with easy, timely access to relevant job- and organization-related information. This remains important post-pandemic and requires a solid organizational knowledge management system.