Mon.Jun 13, 2022

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What is Voluntary Turnover? Meaning, Causes, and Calculation

CuteHR

Did you know? According to an ADP Research Institute research done in 2015-2016, the majority of sectors fell within the voluntary turnover 60-70 % range. Voluntary turnover is far more difficult to forecast because it is the consequence of an employee’s decision. Voluntary turnover is expected when employees seek new opportunities or quit because they are disappointed with their existing position for a variety of reasons.

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candidates keep turning down our job offers

Ask a Manager

This post, candidates keep turning down our job offers , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader asks: My team has been expanding after a long period of being under-resourced and under-staffed, but the talent pool in our local area is not very deep. As a result, I usually have to conduct national searches for most positions.

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New Colorado Law Automatically Seals Older Criminal Records

SHRM Resources

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed the Clean Slate Act into law, allowing for arrest records that don’t result in a conviction and certain older criminal records to be automatically sealed. Clean slate laws are getting broad bipartisan political, business and community support, partly because of the severe staffing shortages being reported by employers.

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The Stages of a Startup

Embroker

So you have a great new idea that you think may be the next startup success story. And you have big dreams of following in the startup footsteps of Airbnb, Uber, and Instagram. Before you start calling yourself the next Elon Musk, you should know that being successful in the startup world takes a lot more than just a great idea. In fact, 90% of all startups fail. .

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Prevent Toxic Work Culture and Protect Your Peoples’ Physical and Mental Health

The U.S. Surgeon General's warning about the role of the workplace on mental and physical health states that employers have an opportunity to turn workplaces into “engines of mental health and wellbeing”. Discover what it takes to foster workplace wellbeing and how to prevent a “toxic work culture”.

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What does the four-day week mean for contract and freelance rates?

Etz

The march towards a four-day workweek. With the cost of living crisis driven by seemingly runaway inflation, productivity is seen by many as one potential remedy. In economic theory, increasing productivity is part of a corrective mechanism that can help to arrest inflation. If increasing productivity is the aim, then for many, reducing the working week by 20% may seem to be a counter-intuitive step.

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Why a Company-Wide Vacation Reaps Rewards

Kazoo

Here at WorkTango, we offer all eligible employees unlimited vacation. Many technology companies have a similar policy these days. But the supplemental policy we have in place to maximize employee productivity and cultivate customer success is one that you may not have seen before. Twice a year, WorkTango officially closes our offices so the bulk of our employees can enjoy a mid-summer and holiday break.

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8 Benefits of Shadow Work and How to Start Practicing It

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is your inner shadow? How your inner shadow affects you. What is shadow work? What is the goal of shadow work? 8 benefits of shadow work. Is shadow work right for you? How to start shadow work. 5 tips for starting shadow work. 27 shadow work prompts to kickstart your healing journey.

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Why a Company-Wide Vacation Reaps Rewards

Kazoo

Here at Kazoo + WorkTango, we offer all eligible employees unlimited vacation. Many technology companies have a similar policy these days. But the supplemental policy we have in place to maximize employee productivity and cultivate customer success is one that you may not have seen before. Twice a year, Kazoo + WorkTango officially closes our offices so the bulk of our employees can enjoy a mid-summer and holiday break.

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9 communication skills leadership can’t succeed without

Business Management Daily

Communication skills are the most important soft skills for many professions. Having great communication skills can help you get ahead regardless of where you fall in the business hierarchy. However, they are especially important for leaders. Effective leadership communication can make or break a business. Business leaders play an important role in representing the company to investors, customers, partners, employees, and media outlets.

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The 26th Annual HR Systems Survey

The 26th Annual HR Systems Survey, conducted by Sapient Insights Group, is now open for participation through July 1, 2023. Your voice is the future of HR technology! This survey is valuable for anyone supporting their organization's HR systems and practices, interested in sharing their vendor experiences, and giving back to the HR community. All responses are confidential and only used in aggregate results.

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Why a Company-Wide Vacation Reaps Rewards

Kazoo

Here at Kazoo + WorkTango, we offer all eligible employees unlimited vacation. Many technology companies have a similar policy these days. But the supplemental policy we have in place to maximize employee productivity and cultivate customer success is one that you may not have seen before. Twice a year, Kazoo + WorkTango officially closes our offices so the bulk of our employees can enjoy a mid-summer and holiday break.

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Market Culture: What HR Practitioners Need to Know

Analytics in HR

Being customer-focused and result-oriented as an organization is undoubtedly a recipe for business success. Those are also some of the key characteristics of the market culture. Let’s dive into all you need to know about the market culture and how to promote aspects of the market culture within your organization to become a more competitive and profitable business.

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Meeting the Needs of a Changing Workforce

TalentCulture

Graduation season is here, and many recent or soon-to-be graduates are about to enter the workforce. In fact, it is estimated that companies plan to hire 26 percent more new […]. The post Meeting the Needs of a Changing Workforce appeared first on TalentCulture.

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update: the new hire who showed up is not the same person we interviewed

Ask a Manager

This post, update: the new hire who showed up is not the same person we interviewed , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager! All this week and next, I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter about the new hire who showed up and wasn’t the same person who had been interviewed ?

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Ace Your I-9 Compliance: How HR Can Navigate the End of I-9 Virtual Review

Speaker: David Secunda, Co-Founder and CEO of WorkBright

Did your company inspect I-9 documents virtually? Hot off the press from ICE, you have until August 30th, 2023 to document a physical inspection of those documents! If you’re not sure what exactly this means for your organization or are struggling to physically review I-9 documents with remote employees, join WorkBright for a 60 minute deep-dive and Q&A on the end of I-9 virtual review.

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How to Improve Employee Morale During Economic Uncertainty

Bonusly

We don’t just live in anxious times—we need to work in them as well. And as HR leaders, our role is to support employees and reassure them that the organization stands by them even in times of economic uncertainty. How can you support employees as inflation rises, the risk of a recession looms, and anxiety increases? We have your guide on how to improve morale right here.

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updates: religious decor in a shared office, not donating blood, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, updates: religious decor in a shared office, not donating blood, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager! All this week and next, I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers.

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Why Companies Need a Strong Internal Communications Strategy

Hppy

Internal communications are essential if employers want to maintain employee engagement and productivity. But too often, the focus is placed on customers and stakeholders. While it’s vital to keep your consumers up-to-date, you can’t afford to leave your employees out of the loop. What is Internal Communication? . Before considering why an internal communication strategy should be included in any business plan , regardless of company size, we need to define what it is and what it accomplishes.

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I got Covid on a work trip, our “competitive” pay is well below market, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, I got Covid on a work trip, our “competitive” pay is well below market, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I got Covid on a work trip. My job (federal government) recently held a mandatory work conference in Florida. They encouraged us to bring our families so I flew cross country with my husband and young son to attend this week-long conference.

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Employer Guide: End of I-9 Virtual Review

Attention employers! If you virtually inspected I-9 work authorization documents during the COVID pandemic, you are required to physically inspect those documents before August 30th, 2023! WorkBright has consolidated all the information you need to properly manage this unprecedented scenario in an end of I-9 Virtual Review guide. They've got you covered on: Understanding whether this applies to your organization Deadlines for virtual review and physical inspections Overview of the reconciliation

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14 Impactful Ways Great Leaders Support Remote Employees

Forbes Coaches Council

One of the most significant challenges with remote work is making remote employees feel included and supported, which can be difficult in a completely virtual workplace environment.

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my coworker trash-talks other women’s clothes, putting work expenses on a personal credit card, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, my coworker trash-talks other women’s clothes, putting work expenses on a personal credit card, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My senior colleague trash-talks other women’s clothes. During the pandemic, I worked with a senior executive on a project (I don’t report directly to her) and we’ve continued to chat about mundane things on Slack.

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Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programs: 7 Ideas That Boost Engagement

Terryberry

Watch any team sport and you’ll notice that players aren’t just getting feedback from their coach. They’re also getting support from each other. A pat on the back. A “great shot!” A high five. Team members make the effort to recognize each other’s performance. . Is the same true in your organization? People want to be acknowledged for their effort and performance.

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Business Profits Take A Sudden Nosedive? 16 Recommended Next Steps

Forbes Coaches Council

Often, a decrease in profits is driven (or exacerbated) by a perfect storm of factors combined: fewer new customers, a poorly communicated change in product or terms of service and the fading popularity of a once-reliable marketing channel, for example.

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The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing HR Operations: How to Select Your New HR Software

Speaker: Patrick Sayers, President of Newcastle Research

Are you tired of struggling with outdated HR software? Are you interested in unlocking your organization’s productivity potential? It’s no secret that with tech-dependent remote work on the rise, it's more important than ever to successfully implement an HR platform that can provide actionable insights to help you hit all your key workforce KPIs. But with so much variation, how can you find the most optimal HR software platform for your team?

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Are You Too Quiet? Understanding Shyness

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is shyness? 4 types of shyness. 5 causes for shyness. Shyness vs. introversion. Can you stop being shy? ??What happens when shyness is extreme? Moving forward.

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Welcoming Back Boomerang Employees

Extensis

Quick look: No manager ever wants to lose a great worker, especially in today’s tight labor market. More Americans are leaving their jobs than ever before, and research shows that even fewer are sticking with their new roles. A bright spot in what is known as “The Great Reshuffle” is your workplace may see a few more familiar faces, as many employers are welcoming back boomerang employees.

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The Great Resignation: Causes, Effects, and Preventive HR Strategies 

Engagedly

In the aftermath of the unprecedented employment crisis caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, a new trend arose in the U.S. labor market in 2021, when millions of Americans quit their jobs willingly. In April 2021, four million people left their jobs, and in September 2021, 4.4 million employees resigned in a single month – an unbelievable record number!

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Wage Compression: What it is & How to Fight it

Berkshire Associates

With the rapid changes going on in market pay right now, many employers are finding themselves offering the same or even higher pay rates to new hires than what they currently provide to their existing employees. Their reasoning is simple enough: If a higher rate of pay is what it takes to attract talent, but I can get away with keeping my current employees at the same rate, then that sounds like a good business decision.

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Report: Insights on Global Fertility at Work

Fertility is not only a global healthcare concern, but also an important workplace issue. To better understand how fertility impacts the workplace, Carrot Fertility surveyed 5,000 people across the U.S., UK, Canada, India, and Mexico. Carrot asked questions to get a sense of how people around the world feel about fertility topics at work and how they want to be supported in their fertility and family-forming journeys.