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Top HR Tech Trends to Look out for in 2022

Hppy

Human resources technology is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the modern workplace. Following the unprecedented disruption that COVID-19 has created in the work environment, many organizations have adapted and implemented new approaches to recruiting and managing their workforce. What was once considered ‘nice to haves’ are now table stakes in the experience economy.

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Massachusetts Court Rules Home Inspectors Are Independent Contractors

SHRM Resources

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently held that home inspectors were independent contractors and, therefore, ineligible for unemployment benefits.

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Inflation Reduction Act to Extend Enhanced ACA Subsidies

ACA Times

Late last week news broke regarding a $300 billion bill that would extend the enhanced ACA subsidies issued via Premium Tax Credits (PTC) through 2025. It all started when Senator…. The post Inflation Reduction Act to Extend Enhanced ACA Subsidies first appeared on The ACA Times.

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I own a game store with a terrible manager who I’m afraid to fire

Ask a Manager

This post, I own a game store with a terrible manager who I’m afraid to fire , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I own a small (game store) retail business and the store manager I hired to run my business sucks. The store sales have been terrible. The orders he’s been placing of merchandise for our shelves have been terrible and he’s buying way too many items that we don’t need or won’t sell and doesn’t buy the actual products we need that customer

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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How HR Can Drive Scenario Planning: 3 Opportunities

Analytics in HR

Scenario planning is often used as part of the strategic planning process. Traditionally, it falls within the ambit of business strategy and finance. Yet, with the changing nature of work, we believe HR needs to become more of an active player in the process, with a particular focus on skills-based workforce planning. There is an opportunity for HR to use scenario planning to inform the redesign of HR models and practices, work with business leaders to create more robust people-inclusive scenari

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How to Set Realistic Goals: 11 Tips to Reach the Clouds With Your Feet on the Ground

BetterUp

Jump to section. What are goals? Why is it important to set realistic goals? How to set realistic goals. How to set achievable work goals. 10 examples of realistic goals. 5 questions you should ask yourself before setting goals. 8 skills required for goal setting. Moving forward: 5 values you should have for goal setting.

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Non-Discrimination Testing

FLEX

Many health and welfare programs offered by employers are subject to non-discrimination testing as identified in the Internal Revenue Code (the“Code”). The non-discrimination tests are designed to ensure that certain groups of employees are not treated more favorably than other groups of employeesin terms of benefits.

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Kicking misogyny out of sports – and the workplace

HR Zone

Culture Kicking misogyny out of sports – and the workplace.

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my coworker is being a jerk because she’s pregnant, working near a throat-clearer, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, my coworker is being a jerk because she’s pregnant, working near a throat-clearer, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Should my coworker be allowed to be a jerk to me because she’s pregnant? My coworker Maria is pregnant and due any day. I have not been pregnant but between family and friends, I know the end stage is deeply uncomfortable and puts people in bad moods.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Conversational Text Surveys: Meeting Candidates Where They Are

Survale HR

Candidates are increasingly phone-centric so if you want to meet them where they are, that means using text surveys. Not text messages with links to web surveys, but conversational text surveys that can be completed in their messaging app. According to Gartner , average text response rates are 45% vs 6% for email. Digital Marketing Magazine reports that 75% of people would prefer marketing offers sent to them via text.

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7 Types of Listening That Can Change Your Life and Work

HR Digest

There are many types of listening that can change your life and work. In this article, we describe 7 different types of listening that can affect the way you communicate with other people. All the types of listening skills are equally important and you should apply them all in your communications. . Discriminative listening . Discriminative listening is the first type of listening skill that we are born with.

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Why your organization needs to invest in employee development

PeopleKeep

To remain successful, organizations need to innovate and grow. Hiring top talent is essential to growing your organization, but promoting internally is a win-win for both you and your happy employees who can move up and fill vacant positions. One of the best ways to ensure your organization continues to evolve is to invest in employee development plans that equip your current employees with new skills and experiences so that they can move up and you can focus on hiring entry-level employees.

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4 Glassdoor Best Practices for Employers

Extensis

Quick look: The majority of employees and job seekers research online company reviews, and there’s never been a better time to ensure your company profile is in tip-top shape. With so much potential to impress top talent, let’s dive into four Glassdoor best practices for employers, from gathering honest, organic feedback to responding to reviews in a professional, productive way.

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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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What is imputed income?

PeopleKeep

As an employer, you know that benefits and compensation can come in various forms—and in today’s tight labor market, offering a variety of different benefits is essential to recruiting and retaining employees. However, it’s important to keep in mind that when you give employees fringe benefits like a gift card or access to a company car, your employees need to pay taxes on the value of these benefits, which is known as imputed income.

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USCIS Must Address Ballooning Backlogs, Ombudsman Says

SHRM Resources

Severe and growing backlogs, inadequate funding and an increasing number of lawsuits continue to plague the agency that oversees the processing of employment visas for.

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How to Create Learning Opportunities for the Full Employee Lifecycle

AvilarHR

Here’s how to create learning opportunities that support the full employee lifecycle. Most companies have onboarding plans and training opportunities for new employees. Some have clear leadership development tracks for future managers. But many organizations do not systematically and progressively provide learning and development opportunities for everybody else, the rest of the time.

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Cluelessness Vs. Awareness: Help Yourself And Others With A Self-Awareness Practice

Forbes Coaches Council

Self-awareness contributes to being more at peace with ourselves and improves our attitude toward the world, making us better leaders, friends and partners.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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California’s Monkeypox State of Emergency

HRWatchdog

On August 1, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to support California’s ongoing response to the monkeypox virus. In doing so, California joins the World Health Organization , New York , Illinois and other localities in recognizing the seriousness of the outbreak and the need for a coordinated response to the virus, including increased vaccination capacity and resources for outreach and education.

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What are your organisation’s ‘signature’ ways of working?

HR Zone

Culture Discover your signature work style.

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Practicing Leadership, Trust, and Values as a Sales Leader

FlashPoint

Paving a Path to Authentic Leadership. It all started with How to Win Friends and Influence People. It might have been the first real business book I ever read. (How can you not love Dale Carnegie?) Regardless, my journey into understanding people and more importantly, understanding myself as a businessperson, had begun. Skills and tactics learned over the years always enabled me to feel that I was representing my organization well and meeting client needs with authenticity.

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14 Sales Tweaks Business Can Use To Boost Conversion Rates

Forbes Coaches Council

Getting people engaged and generating leads may seem simple enough, but converting those leads into sales often proves to be far more challenging.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Why Employees Quit (And How To Keep Them)

Wellable

A phenomenon that has led to some of the most profound changes in workplace history is known by many names – The Great Resignation, Reshuffle and Attrition, to list a few. Yet, the effect organizations are feeling is the same. Competition for talent is fierce, and retention is even harder. A study by McKinsey showed that 40% of employees are thinking about leaving their job in the next three to six months, consistent with the data from a Pew Research Center survey earlier this year.

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How To Repurpose Coaching To Help Organizations Steer And Better Adapt To Today's Business Landscape

Forbes Coaches Council

How can coaching support the needs of organizations and businesses having to operate in an increasingly uncertain and volatile business landscape?

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update: my employer made me a counteroffer, then rescinded it

Ask a Manager

This post, update: my employer made me a counteroffer, then rescinded it , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer whose employer made them a counteroffer but then rescinded it ? Here’s the update. I wound up taking the job at LargeCorp. When I wrote you, it was the same day grandboss had revoked his commitment.

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What It Means To Have A Simple Life, And How To Live It

Forbes Coaches Council

A simple life is about finding the things that are important to you and then creating the simplest pathway to have them in your life.

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A Seat At The Table: HR's Vital Role In Modern Businesses

HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the success of modern businesses. But to truly become a vital, thriving part of the business, the most successful HR departments adopt the strategic mindset and approach of “future-ready” companies. This guide will explore four strategic tactics for your people strategy to help secure HR’s place as a critical part of the business.

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9 Ways To Become Successful in the HR Industry

Best Of HR

Give one way to become successful in the HR industry? To help you achieve success in the HR industry, we asked CHROs and business leaders this question for their best insights. From having an X-factor to being tech savvy, there are several ways to develop yourself and channel your professional skills into success in the HR industry. Here are nine ways to become successful in the HR industry: Have an X-factor.

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Five Tips For Giving And Receiving Feedback For Performance Enhancement

Forbes Coaches Council

Once mastered, giving and receiving feedback can unlock and empower the potential of your entire team.

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How Building a Latinx Community at BlackRock Helped These Employees Thrive

The Muse

Four BlackRock employees share how they came together to build a community that supports career success.

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