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9 top qualities of a good employee

Achievers

You know a good employee when you interact with one. They excel daily, make peers feel accepted, come up with new ideas, and take on new challenges. If all your employees were like them, your company would be on the fast track to success. How can you find great employees? HR professionals must work with leadership to answer this question by identifying the key traits to look for in potential team members.

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Fun Ways to Encourage Leadership in the Office

Hppy

Leadership is an important skill, especially in today’s workforce environment where businesses have to adapt to hybrid teams. Furthermore, as the pandemic subsides and people return to offices and regular work schedules, there is a disconnect between employers and employees. According to a recent survey, 77% of American workers are not convinced that their employer has their well-being in view.

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evaluations penalize my highest performer, getting rid of company swag, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, evaluations penalize my highest performer, getting rid of company swag, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Our performance evaluations penalize my highest performer. It’s annual performance evaluation season where I work, and I’m wondering if I’m being soft in my expectations or if my company is being unreasonable.

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Three key aspects of becoming a successful staffing agency

Zoho Recruit

A staffing agency is faced with the challenge of meeting both candidate needs and client expectations during recruitment. Investing in the right recruitment and client management tools, as well as perfecting your recruitment strategy, can be extremely rewarding. In this article, we will guide you through the three key facets of running a successful staffing.

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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’s Driving Interest in Unionization? It’s Complicated. (i4cp login required)

i4cp

If you haven't heard about the anti-work movement yet, you likely will soon. Here's a primer: It is indeed (albeit loosely organized) a movement, coalesced on a discussion thread on Reddit, Anti-work: Unemployment for all, not just the rich! The movement's founder, Doreen Ford, describes anti-work as a radical leftist movement; its philosophical foundation is undermining capitalism, which it defines as an inhumane system.

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3 Ways to Streamline Recruiting Processes | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

This article on how to streamline recruiting processes was originally published in March 2016. It was updated with new information in May 2022. Recruiters are an integral part of human resources teams, and their daily schedules are packed. They’re answering candidates’ emails, checking the status of open roles, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, screening candidates , coordinating with hiring managers, sourcing candidates…the list goes on.

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5 Challenges Human Resources Is Facing in 2022 — and How to Overcome Them

Zenefits

The human resources sector is going through severe disruption. The persistent pandemic, skyrocketing inflation, and the Great Resignation are just some of the issues HR professionals have juggled in recent years. Unfortunately, these disruptions are set to continue throughout 2022. For instance, according to Joblist’s United States Job Market Report , 68% of all employed workers plan to quit their jobs this year.

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Washington State Passes Salary Range Requirement for Job Listings

Trusaic

Pay transparency is increasingly making its way into state legislatures around the country. Washington state is the latest to pass new pay equity requirements for employers. On March 30, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5761 into law, which applies to all employers with 15 or more employees. As part of the new pay transparency law, organizations must publish the salary range, as well as “ all of the benefits and other compensation to be offered ” in every job listing. .

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Criminal Record Checks 101: What Job Candidates Need to Know

Sterling Check

Here’s the scenario: you’ve just applied for a job you really want. You’ve already been through a few rounds of interviews and you’re sure you nailed the position. Then HR asks for your social security number and a signature of release for a background check. You panic. What in the world do they want to know about you, what can they discover, and most importantly, what rights do you have to protect yourself against possible bias or procedural errors?

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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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6 Benefits of Recruitment Software for Hiring | ClearCompany

ClearCompany HRM

Your recruiting team’s priorities may have changed in recent years, and you’re likely using new tactics to attract and engage candidates. But your mission is the same: to hire the best possible candidates for every role. You’re still looking for candidates whose skills fit role responsibilities and who have the potential to grow and stay with your company long-term.

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Streamline HR Workflow with Online eSignature Technology

SutiHR

Many companies are already familiar with electronic signatures, specifically employees working in HR teams. The solution enables you to sign offer/resignation letters, government applications, and other employment-related forms. It’s just a small aspect of the several advantages that the system can bring to the entire department. To become successful in 2022, the HR department must leverage robust applications along with automation to understand and simplify their business operations.

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17 Reasons Women Make Great Leaders

Replicon

Gender shouldn’t determine an individual’s leadership abilities. Instead, organizations must assess leadership potential by evaluating individual strengths and personality traits. However, often, women aren’t encouraged to assume leadership roles as much.

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a parent called me to ask about their adult kid’s work travel

Ask a Manager

This post, a parent called me to ask about their adult kid’s work travel , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just had a very strange phone call. An employee’s father emailed me, asking me to call him. Since the employee (who I’ll call George) is currently out of the country on business, I was worried that something had happened to him, so I called back right away.

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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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10 Employee Retention Metrics You Need to Know

Analytics in HR

Implementing a solid employee retention strategy is critical for any company. Having the right mix of employees, especially since the world of work is transforming and the economic landscape keeps changing with it, helps keep your business afloat and growing. Let’s have a look at employee retention metrics that help improve employee retention at your organization.

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Mentoring and the Employee Connection

TalentCulture

Podcast Sponsored by: Together According to a recent Harvard Business Review article, experts believe that high levels of loneliness and disengagement at work caused by the pandemic could be addressed […]. The post Mentoring and the Employee Connection appeared first on TalentCulture.

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How to Set Goals and Achieve Them: 10 Strategies for Success

BetterUp

Jump to section. Goals: what are they, and what aren’t they? Why should you set goals for yourself and your team? How to set realistic goals at work and in life. 10 tips to achieve your goals. Ready to set life goals and achieve them? Section 6.

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my boss won’t stop texting me — and I’m in a hospital bed

Ask a Manager

This post, my boss won’t stop texting me — and I’m in a hospital bed , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m writing you (literally) from my hospital bed, wondering if it’s worth trying to redirect my boss, who has texted me 8-9 times since I had surgery 10 days ago. That’s more texts than I received from my best friend.

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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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Don’t “Do What You Love,” Do What Lets You Have the Life You Want

The Muse

It’s time we challenge the mythos that connects what you do with who you are—and encourage people to chase dream lives rather than dream jobs.

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Why Skilling Investments Directly Correlate to an Organization’s Bottom Line

TalentCulture

Sponsored by: Cornerstone Learning is the most important thing we do at work. I know that’s a bold statement. I’m sure you’re already trying to think of things you do […]. The post Why Skilling Investments Directly Correlate to an Organization’s Bottom Line appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Hybrid Working the New Workplace Normal

CakeHR

The Coronavirus Pandemic ushered in changes to the workplace that will leave a long lasting legacy on employers and employees who for decades have been exploring ways to improve workflow and work life balance. . Hybrid working is no longer a buzzword occasionally used by Human Resources professionals. Instead the concept of working in a hybrid way, has become the new normal for the workplace as it adapts to the changes ushered in by the pandemic. .

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my employer gives extra perks to thin people

Ask a Manager

This post, my employer gives extra perks to thin people , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve just learned that my new employer gives extra perks to people who meet certain health metrics. BMI is one of the health metrics they use to determine if you receive the extra perks. Everyone gets a certain level of discount on the company’s products.

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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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Why HR has to make staff uncomfortable before they can grow

TLNT: The Business of HR

Learning, growing, and developing can be incredibly fulfilling. One recent study revealed employees that are always learning new things are literally ten times more likely to give their best effort at work.

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9 Skills to Manage Your Team

SHRM

What separates good managers from great ones? It's not their knowledge of the business, that's for sure. In fact, one of the most important skills to being a great manager isn't knowing your numbers or your industry—it's managing people. Managing people isn't always easy, but it can be incredibly rewarding if you have the right attitude and skill set.

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My Super Competitive Boss Wanted Us *All in.* I Ran.

The Muse

I won’t commit 100% of myself to a job. It can have, like, 30% of me at best. There’s a big difference between giving my hard work and my undying loyalty.

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should I tell my coworker she’ll never get promoted, are two-week vacations excessive, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, should I tell my coworker she’ll never get promoted, are two-week vacations excessive, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Should I tell my coworker she’ll never get the promotion she deserves? I have an ethical dilemma and I feel like I’m definitely in the wrong here.

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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.