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Want to boost employees’ perception of HR? Look at your benefits strategies

HRExecutive

As followers of Sapient Insights Group know, we place a lot of emphasis on helping HR teams elevate the awareness of their work and their contributions to the business. Our annual research allows us to identify the HR practices, technologies and other factors that correlate to high business and talent outcomes—information that HR leaders can use to make an impact.

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How this New Orleans convention center has embraced AI in its HR practices

HR Brew

Executives at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center see it as a foundational business in the greater community. Events held there support nearly 25,000 jobs annually, and have created $90 billion in economic activity in the area and $5.7 billion in state and local tax revenue since 1985. With great stature comes great responsibility. (Relax, Marvel stans…the reference has legs, just maybe not eight of them.

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How to Navigate Reasonable Accommodations Tackled in Upcoming Webinar

HRWatchdog

In 2023, 22.5 percent of people with a disability were employed — a record high since the data was first collected in 2008. As more people with a disability are in the workforce, HR professionals have to navigate often challenging legal obligations, which includes providing reasonable accommodations. CalChamber’s upcoming Navigating Reasonable Accommodations webinar can help provide clarification.

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Technically HR: LinkedIn to offer ‘verified recruiter’ badges for…verified recruiters

HR Brew

Many moons ago, the blue checkmark was a coveted badge on a popular social media platform with a cute bird mascot. This was a simpler time. The landscape has since been upended by an eccentric billionaire, but back when humans “tweeted,” the blue checkmark noted to other users that the person communicating on the platform was indeed who they said they were.

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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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DEI in Manufacturing: Challenges & Strategies for Inclusion

Engagedly

Today, many businesses aim to live up to the three ideals of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to better serve the needs of individuals from all walks of life. Every industry needs DEI, and the manufacturing sector is no different. A diverse workforce solves problems more creatively and effectively; DEI also improves hiring, retention rates, employee engagement, and financial performance.

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5 Steps to Choosing the Right Employee Engagement Software for Your Business

15Five

The right employee engagement software is critical to business success. Without the best tool to help manage and measure employee engagement, you risk missing out on the benefits of a productive, motivated workforce. However, onboarding the wrong software can result in wasted resources and a minimal impact on key engagement metrics such as retention, absenteeism, and turnover.

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Termination and Off-boarding: A Guide to Graceful Transitions

EmployeeConnect

Employee terminations and off-boarding processes are sensitive yet inevitable aspects of workforce management. Whether due to performance issues, organisational restructuring, or other reasons, handling terminations with professionalism and empathy is crucial for maintaining morale, preserving employer reputation, and facilitating smooth transitions for departing employees.

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How HR can help employees regulate their emotions at work

HR Brew

Now more than ever, employees are encouraged to share their emotions in the workplace. But how, as a leader, can you help them manage those emotions? This is where Scott Mautz, founder of coaching company Profound Performance, comes in. In his forthcoming book , The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors , to be released on May 7, Mautz offers habits and tools to promote emotion regulation at work.

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How Employee Feedback Surveys Boost Health Care Performance

DecisionWise

The Challenge of Burnout in Health Care Burnout is a serious issue that affects many health care workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of accomplishment. It can lead to lower quality of care, higher turnover, and increased risk of errors and patient harm.

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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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Tap Into the Power of Business Data Analytics to Grow Your Small Business

Homebase

Technology moves fast. As a small business owner, keeping up with the latest ways to use technology may seem overwhelming, especially with your long to-do list. But tapping into technology is exactly what small business owners like you can do to streamline processes, save time, improve efficiencies, and grow your business. One easy app to manage your hourly team.

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April 2024 Jobs Report Recap

Engage2Excel

The labor market continues to impress with the 40th straight month of job growth and an unemployment rate that ticked lower. Job gains in Q1 2024 averaged 276,000 per month, compared to the Q4 2023 average of 212,000 jobs added each month. The jobless rate fell as more people entered the workforce. Gains were broad-based. Wages, an important inflation metric, increased slightly, up 0.3% to 4.1% year-over-year (YOY).

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Navigating Wellness Program Compliance

PeopleStrategy

In today’s fast-paced work environment, where stress levels can often run high and burnout is a real concern, workplace wellness programs have become increasingly popular. These programs not only promote the well-being of employees but also contribute to a positive work culture and increased productivity. However, behind the scenes, HR professionals must navigate a complex web of compliance requirements to ensure these programs are effectively structured and legally sound.

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Envoy made RTO part of performance reviews. Could your company do the same?

HR Brew

For Envoy, a firm that provides companies with analytics and insights on their physical workspaces, in-office attendance is key to the business model. During the pandemic, Envoy developed a product that helped offices monitor Covid-19 tests, vaccinations, and safety guidelines as they brought workers back into the workplace. After spending several years helping their customers navigate the return to office (RTO), Envoy decided to call its own approximately 250-person staff back into the office.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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Boosting Employee Engagement and Retention in Manufacturing

DecisionWise

Employee engagement and retention play a pivotal role in the success of any organization, and manufacturing companies are no exception. In this article, we’ll delve into strategies to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and create a positive work environment within manufacturing organizations. Additionally, we’ll emphasize the importance of capturing employee feedback and how it contributes to overall employee experience.

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Hiring? Here are 2024’s big recruiting challenges

Bob

It should come as no surprise that the hiring market is tough. It has gone through its ups, downs, and 180-degree changes, all while HR and TA teams try to keep up. While remaining flexible and agile amid these changes can seem impossible, these changes also bring opportunities and new ways for employers to gain an edge in the war for talent. It’s an important edge, too, as the link between hiring and organizational success is crystal clear.

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Going Paperless: The Benefits of Document Management Software

SutiHR

Managing documents comes with many challenges for organizations of any size, significantly impacting efficiency and. The post Going Paperless: The Benefits of Document Management Software appeared first on SutiSoft.

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Navigating Licensing and Credentialing: Timesaving Steps for Medical Staff Relocation

UrbanBound HR

So, you’ve just hired a talented physician from out-of-state—congratulations! Given the ongoing healthcare talent shortage , that’s something to celebrate. But don’t break out the party hats yet. Because now, the race against the clock begins.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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What Your Office’s Design Says About Your Company’s Work Culture

Hppy

Giving your clients the best customer service and experience is vital to your company’s success. Your employees provide this positive interaction through their excitement, dedication and positive attitude toward your organization’s goods and services, but how can you help them maintain this? Supporting your employees’ efforts is one of the most important ways to keep the company culture positive and allow it to trickle down into client experiences.

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17 Ways Leaders Can Determine The Best Method To Train A New Manager

Forbes Coaches Council

It is crucial for company leaders to select the most effective onboarding method to ensure a new manager’s smooth and successful integration into the organization.

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Precision in Every Phase: AI-Powered Contract Lifecycle Management

SutiHR

Enterprises should understand the importance of supply chain resilience; however, things get difficult to manage. The post Precision in Every Phase: AI-Powered Contract Lifecycle Management appeared first on SutiSoft.

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Here’s what employees think the future of work will really look like

HRExecutive

Given rapid advancements in tech and pandemic-driven transformations in recent years, much has been said about what business leaders think the future of work will look like. But what about employees? - Advertisement - To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Monster.com recently polled workers to see how they think the next three decades in the world of work will play out.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Gen Z likes hybrid more than older workers. How should that affect HR strategy?

HR Brew

At this stage of the “great work-from-home experiment” that began four years ago, it has become apparent that Gen Z workers are more amenable to office work than their older colleagues. Recent data from Gallup further bolsters our understanding of this trend, as remote-capable Gen Z workers surveyed in Q1 of this year were more likely to favor hybrid work than millennials, Gen Z, or Baby Boomers.

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Designing Flexible Work Policies for a Multigenerational Workforce

Hppy

Nowadays, navigating a multigenerational workforce is the new normal. As a leader, you’re most likely to be at the helm of a team that spans fresh-faced Gen Zers to experienced baby boomers. But instead of getting tangled in age-old stereotypes – millennials glued to their screens, resistant-to-change boomers – it’s high time to roll up your sleeves and craft solutions that hit the mark for everyone.

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3 Ways To Address Values As Part Of Your Business Strategy

Forbes Coaches Council

As leaders, we can show employees how pre-set corporate values—such as integrity or innovation—relate to their work and establish expectations for how employees must act.

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5 things Gen Z needs in the workplace

Bob

Gen Z has a bad rap. In fact, 40 percent of employers avoid hiring Gen Zers. And 54 percent of Zoomers aren’t engaged with their work, making them the most disengaged generation in the workplace. Thirty-four percent of them are even planning to leave their jobs in the next two years. So what’s going on? There seems to be an underlying issue here.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Remote Work Taxes: What You Need To Know

HR Tech Girl

Trying to understand the US tax requirements for all your remote workers? In this article, I'll clarify the tax rules for different types of remote workers and provide suggestions for services or other resources to make this process easier on your team. You can also find answers to many related FAQs below. The post Remote Work Taxes: What You Need To Know appeared first on People Managing People.

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California lawmaker looks to enshrine a ‘right to disconnect’ from work

HR Brew

Connie Britton’s Nicole Mossbacher in HBO’s first season of White Lotus could not disconnect from work. At a fancy resort in picturesque Hawaii, the corporate exec was constantly checking her emails and even participated in a “Zoom with China,” asking her daughter to help her improve the “feng shui” in their hotel room ahead of the video call. (Been there.

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Enhancing HR Processes: Integrating Cybersecurity Awareness from Recruitment to Retention

Hppy

In today’s digital age, where cyber threats lurk around every corner, integrating cybersecurity awareness into HR processes has become imperative for safeguarding organizational assets and maintaining a secure work environment. From recruitment to retention, every stage of an employee’s journey presents opportunities to instill a culture of cybersecurity consciousness.