March, 2024

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Looking beyond the résumé: How talent pros can lean into skills-based hiring

HR Brew

Can you imagine a world without résumés? We may soon be in one. Seven in 10 (71%) hiring managers expect text-based résumés to become obsolete in the next five years, according to a recent report from Canva. And it’s no wonder why, according to Laura Mazzullo, owner of recruiting firm East Side Staffing. “We have realized, in the hiring community, how often candidates were eliminated for reasons that had nothing to do with core competencies.

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

Human Resources continues to evolve with new and changing laws, trends, and business needs. Yet, many of the various HR pillars have remained constant. Simply put, HR pillars are the main focus areas that form the building blocks of a company’s HR and people strategy. Let’s get back to basics and explain the fundamentals of HR, the main HR functions and foundations, and get an overview of the key pillars of HR to help you build an effective people strategy.

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9 Best Staffing Conferences To Help You Innovate In 2024

HR Tech Girl

Trying to keep up with the latest developments in recruitment and staffing? Check out this schedule of premier staffing conferences for 2024 to map out your preferred learning opportunities. The post 9 Best Staffing Conferences To Help You Innovate In 2024 appeared first on People Managing People.

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Do You Know These Top 5 Skills of Good Managers?

AvilarHR

READ TIME: 5 minutes. Do you know these top five skills of good managers? How effective are your managers? What to do if your managers aren’t as proficient as they need to be? We’ve all heard the saying, “Employees don’t quit jobs, they quit managers.” Though there are many factors that can drive a decision to quit, recruiters continue to meet people leaving their jobs because they are unhappy with their managers and leaders.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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7 secrets to solving the talent shortage problem

Business Management Daily

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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Recognition is key to employee retention

HR Brew

Sometimes, saying “Way to go!” can go a long way. Employees want to be acknowledged for their hard work, but their leaders aren’t providing them with the recognition they crave, research suggests. Some 28% of US workers say they “rarely or never” receive praise for their work from managers, and 33% say they are “only sometimes” recognized, according to recent data from TalentLMS , a learning management system.

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Empowering Futures: EDSI's Pre-ETS Program Transforms Lives in North Carolina

EDSI

Discover the transformative impact of EDSI's Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program in North Carolina. Since 2018, EDSI has partnered with Vocational Rehabilitation to equip students with disabilities with essential skills for a successful transition from high school to the workforce. With a focus on holistic support and community engagement, the program has achieved remarkable success!

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The Employee Retention Maze: Unraveling the Challenges for HR Managers

EmployeeConnect

One persistent challenge stands out as a formidable hurdle for HR managers: employee retention. The revolving door of talent has become a common sight in many organisations, prompting HR professionals to delve deep into the intricacies of this issue. This blog explores the problem of high turnover rates and the multifaceted challenge of retaining valuable employees.

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Leveraging AI to Improve the Employee Experience

DecisionWise

Date: Wednesday, March 2o, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm Eastern / 10:00 am Pacific Presenters: Christian Nielson, Chief Revenue Officer; Matthew Wride, President Learn how to leverage AI to measure employee sentiment, identify areas for improvement, and ultimately build a happier, more productive workforce. Join us and unlock the potential of AI to transform your organization.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

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Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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Cross Training Employees: Examples and Plans

Business Management Daily

Smart organizations realize that time spent cross-training employees yields a substantial return on investment. Benefits of cross-training – defined as teaching workers new skills so that they can perform different roles beyond the one for which they were hired — include: Coverage of duties when another team member is absent. Extra staffing for critical tasks during crunch times or peak seasons.

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Educate Employees to Practice Better Cybersecurity

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes As you may know, Mr. Bartender and I are fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lately, we’ve been getting caught up on older episodes of the show Jessica Jones. One of the episodes we watched recently showed private-investigator Jessica breaking into a morgue to gather information about someone and she needed to access the computer.

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Why Crunchbase gives employees time off to volunteer

HR Brew

Employee well-being is a top priority for many HR leaders, and there’s no shortage of benefits that purport to boost it. A recent study from a researcher at Oxford University, though, found many mental health interventions—from well-being and sleep apps to relaxation practices to coaching—aren’t actually beneficial for workers’ mental well-being. There was one exception, though: Volunteering did show positive outcomes, with participating employees showing a stronger sense of belonging, collabora

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3 Reasons You’re Hesitant to Ask for Team Input

The People Equation

For years, I’ve counseled leaders that “people will support that which they helped to create.” And although getting input from employees is one of the surest ways to increase a new idea’s success, many leaders don’t do so. Why not? I polled readers and discovered some interesting viewpoints. The next time you ask your team for input, consider if any of these barriers are getting in your way, and then work to overcome them.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

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

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Overcoming Resistance to Change: Empowering HR with User-Friendly Technology and Change Management

EmployeeConnect

Change is the only constant in today’s dynamic business environment. Yet, when it comes to adopting new technologies , a common challenge surfaces: resistance. Employees and even HR staff may hesitate to embrace change, creating hurdles in the path of innovation and efficiency. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of resistance to change , particularly in the realm of HR technology, and explore the significance of user-friendly tools coupled with effective change management str

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Shaping equality: 5 ways to empower women in the workplace in 2024

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In the current sociopolitical climate, the conversation around diversity is becoming ever more politicized. There is a constant shift between supporting DE&I initiatives and limiting it—sometimes legally. While many countries worldwide continue to pass laws committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, affirmative action at the federal level in the United States was reversed, and various state laws outright prohibit diversity and inclusion initiatives based on race or gender.

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How Long Is a Business Day?

Replicon

“Your product will be delivered in two business days.” – You must have frequently encountered this phrase when you receive a notification from the seller after placing an order for a product. But what exactly does the term business day mean, and how long is a business day? The definition of business days and the business week can vary from one country to another, so it’s necessary to check the standard business week and hours applicable.

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VIDEO: 5 women at Workable talk about today’s working world

Workable

In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, five women at Workable sat down for a fireside chat to talk about their experiences as women in the modern working world. From overcoming stereotypes to advocating for empowerment, these voices offer valuable lessons for all aspiring professionals. Here’s the video: These five women are: Chiara Giampietro , Account Executive Linda Loo , Manager, US Account Management Kelly Paterson , VP Customer Retention Avra Alevropou

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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Exclusive: 25% of disabled workers have experienced discrimination during the job interview process, new survey finds

HR Brew

Disabled people experienced a record level of employment in 2023 , thanks in large part to remote work. Despite opportunities created by remote work and the three-decade old Americans with Disabilities Act , many disabled workers still face barriers to employment. Disabled workers often face barriers before they can even apply for a job, which continues once they’re in the workforce, and one in three disabled workers experience discrimination in the workplace, according to an Indeed survey of 2,

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Perfectionism – How to Break the Cycle and Get Moving Again

The People Equation

If you’re reading this blog post, perhaps you’ve been wondering if there is an upside to striving for perfection. If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by your perfectionism, here’s how to break the cycle and get moving again. Two types of perfectionism Are you a perfectionist? If so, do you think this trait serves you well? Your answer probably depends upon how perfectionism shows up in your life.

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HR’s ‘Big Stay’: Why fewer HR pros plan to look for a new job this year

HRExecutive

Last year, the “ Big Stay ” emerged as the latest employee retention trend, with Americans quitting their jobs in fewer numbers—a stark contrast to the “Great Resignation” of 2021-22. Now, HR professionals are joining that movement in a big way. - Advertisement - Fewer than a third (31%) of HR professionals plan to look for a new job in the next six months, down from 56% in July, according to a recent Robert Half survey.

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How to Turn Down a Job Offer but Keep the Door Open

The Muse

Wondering how to turn down a job offer and keep the door open? Here's some expert advice (and practical samples!) to guide you through this delicate process.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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18 Excellent Ways To Build Positivity, Tenacity And Confidence At Work

Forbes Coaches Council

Using powerful reminders to stay optimistic, tenacious and confident in all professional endeavors can ultimately have a profound impact on one’s overall quality of life.

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Future-Proofing Your Career: The Power of Curiosity and Consistency

HR Tech Girl

Learn how to future proof your career by remaining curious and maintaining a strategic approach to development. The post Future-Proofing Your Career: The Power of Curiosity and Consistency appeared first on People Managing People.

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HR 101: Let’s discuss the evolution of corporate learning

HR Brew

Welcome to HR 101. Class is now in session. Today’s discussion will focus on the evolution of corporate learning and development (L&D). The history. L&D is “the training and the education that businesses [provide to] their employees” that enables them to do their jobs better, Ben Betts, CEO of workplace learning solutions provider Learning Pool, told HR Brew.

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5 Workplace Well-Being Lessons From Toddlers

Great Place to Work

Employees in the workplace could learn a thing or two from their youngest family members. By Ted Kitterman When Dr. Hasan Merali explained that my toddler has more well-being than me, my first reaction was to laugh. My 16-month-old son is a walking petri dish that brings home superbugs from daycare. Exhibit A: The pink eye and double ear infection he has this very week.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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What do HR leaders need to know about the EU AI Act?

HRExecutive

This month, the European Union formally adopted its AI Act. HR leaders around the world, even those without a presence in Europe, can look to this ruling as a framework for minimizing the risk of artificial intelligence at work. - Advertisement - The legislation categorizes AI applications into risk tiers: unacceptable, high, limited and minimal. Much of HR tech that deals with employment is considered high-risk, according to the definitions of the AI Act.

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Supporting Caregivers: The ‘Sandwich Generation’ at Work

Workology

Are companies doing what they should to support employees who become caregivers? The post Supporting Caregivers: The ‘Sandwich Generation’ at Work appeared first on Workology.

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20 Consequences Of Promoting Leaders Who Lack People Skills

Forbes Coaches Council

People don't leave bad companies, they leave bad leaders! Promoting a leader with no people skills can lead to decreased team morale, productivity and cohesion.