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Starting Up: This startup founder wants to make the HR function as nimble as a gecko

HR Brew

Each week, we get into the weeds with the founders of HR tech startups. Want to tell us about your company? Get in touch here. Jay Polaki has been an HR professional for about a quarter century, starting her career in HR back when paperwork was completed on paper, before the “dot-com revolution.” “I’ve seen the whole gamut of how technology has not just changed how we work and our relationship with work, but how it has changed our workplace in general,” Polaki told HR Brew.

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Register Now for HR Boot Camp on May 2-3

HRWatchdog

Do you know what the “ABC Test” is? Are you aware of what criminal history information is prohibited for job applicants? What about 2024 changes to pre-employment drug testing — do you know what drugs you can test for? When does the state mandatory paid sick leave preempt local ordinances? If you’re new to HR — or just want to update your HR skills and knowledge — these are just a few of the questions CalChamber’s employment law experts will answer in our upcoming virtual HR Boot Camp seminar, h

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18 Must-Have Onboarding Documents (+ Free Templates)

Analytics in HR

Failing to standardize your onboarding documents hurts new hires and your company. Why? Because undefined or inconsistent onboarding processes can result in a poor employee experience and weaker connections built between your new recruits and your company. This will hinder their performance, engagement, and retention. When it comes to onboarding, first impressions count.

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Build Trust at Work: UKG HR and Payroll eSymposium

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture cloud solutions. Newsweek named UKG for the second consecutive year to their Greatest Workplaces for Women. Congrats to them and enjoy the article!) I belong to a couple of online human resources groups. I’m sure you do too.

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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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Nurses appreciation week: A week of gratitude for our healthcare heroes

Achievers

Did you know there are over 4.7 million registered nurses in the U.S. , making them the largest group of healthcare professionals in the country? National Nurses Week is your time to honor these amazing healthcare heroes. Take a moment to recognize the tireless dedication, compassion, and skill of nurses who make a difference in countless lives every day and show your appreciation for these healthcare champions.

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How expense software helps control corporate card spending

SutiHR

We all have a habit of tracking expenses, determining where and how much we will. The post How expense software helps control corporate card spending appeared first on SutiSoft.

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Here Come The Copilots!

Josh Bersin

This week, as I discuss in today’s podcast , Microsoft blew us away again. The company delivered $61.9 Billion in revenue last quarter (up 17%) and Microsoft Cloud reached $35.1 billion, growing 23%. And every other business is on fire: Azure grew by 31%, Office and LinkedIn grew by 12%, and PC and Windows grew. Read more» The post Here Come The Copilots!

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The Healthcare Worker Shortage: How Relocation Incentives Can Impact Recruitment Efforts | UrbanBound

UrbanBound HR

One proven solution is to cast a wider geographic net and hire out-of-market talent in your quest for quality candidates. But in order for that to work, employers must also provide attractive relocation incentives.

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Gen Z on the Move: Strategies to Attract and Retain the World’s Most Mobile Talent

Hppy

Gen Z, the generation born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is rewriting the rules of the workplace. Defined by their digital fluency and global perspective, Gen Z workers are the most geographically mobile generation in history. A recent study found that a staggering 67% of Gen Z workers express interest in relocating for work opportunities.

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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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How HR can better support veterinary professionals

HR Brew

It can be easy to romanticize the veterinary profession—who wouldn’t want to spend their days helping animals feel better and booping all the snoots? But the reality of the job can be quite different. Some 82% of veterinarians experience “low to medium burnout” at work, according to Merck’s 2024 Animal Health study , and 61% of veterinarians reported feeling exhaustion, as compared to 32% of workers overall.

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‘Human Resource Executive’ recognizes five visionary HR’s Rising Stars

HRExecutive

The need for innovation and agility in HR has likely never been more pronounced. Emerging technologies like AI , widening skills gaps and ongoing labor shortages are revolutionizing the profession and requiring people leaders to refine their skills and strategies. - Advertisement - That work is producing next-gen HR talent primed to lead organizations into the future of work.

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Leading With Empathy: A Tale Of Executive Coaching, Compassion And Workplace Well-Being

Forbes Coaches Council

A perceptive leader acknowledges employee distress without judgment, fostering an environment where team members feel seen and valued beyond their professional roles.

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Popular health insurance alternatives

PeopleKeep

Small businesses often face challenges when providing health insurance for employees due to the high costs associated with traditional group health insurance plans. However, small businesses can consider several popular health insurance alternatives to provide their employees with access to healthcare coverage. In this article, we'll explore some popular health insurance alternatives for small businesses that can help you provide your employees with the coverage they need without breaking the ba

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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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HR Trends – Explore the Latest Trends in the HR Industry for 2024

Hppy

The business world is constantly changing. However, it seems that this process has sped up with the development of technology. That said, the human resources sector is one of the many fields that have faced a significant impact. From a more efficient workflow to AI developments and implementation, you must be ready for the new and unique HR trends that will transform the sector’s future.

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Supervising kids isn’t all that different to managing adults, explains one people pro

HR Brew

We chat 1:1 with HR pros about their career journeys. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to share your story with us. Is working as a camp counselor anything like working as an HR manager? Ask Joe Cottew, people operations manager at coffee importer Cafe Imports, and he’ll say the two jobs are actually pretty similar. Long before Cottew ventured into HR, the then 16-year-old got his start as an assistant camp counselor at the YMCA’s Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, Minnesota.

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The future workplace: Perspectives from 16K employees & HR leaders

HRExecutive

Industry players and HR leaders who hope to plan ahead in today’s quickly changing world of work can use fresh insight from a study of over 16,000 employees, managers and human resource decision-makers called Global Futures: The Workplace of Tomorrow, as Told by the Workforce of Today. - Advertisement - In partnership with YouGov, Indeed conducted the survey across 11 countries—Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the

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16 Key Reasons To Be An Ecocentric (Not Egocentric) Leader

Forbes Coaches Council

Ecocentric leaders recognize that their long-term success hinges on the health of the planet and its communities, and that businesses can help (or harm) in this domain.

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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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Guide to MEC plans

PeopleKeep

Some employers must provide a health insurance plan with minimum essential coverage (MEC) to avoid penalties under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and ensure employees have access to essential healthcare services. In some cases, these employers may consider a type of group plan called a MEC plan. However, simply providing a no-frills MEC plan instead of a more comprehensive health benefit may not be enough to meet the needs of your employees.

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What Are Transferable Skills? 10 Examples for your Resume

The Muse

Wondering what transferable skills are and why are they important? Learn about their definition, some examples for your resume, and how to effectively list them.

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How HR can help safeguard their organization’s reputation amid layoffs

HR Brew

Warren Buffett once said , “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” He may not have been talking about layoffs specifically, but the sentiment still applies. Layoffs can damage an employer’s reputation, Neil Costa, founder and CEO of recruitment marketing agency HireClix, told HR Brew, making it harder for HR to recruit and retain employees.

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How building belonging into company culture can save $52 million a year

HRExecutive

Employee loneliness is a growing epidemic costing organizations billions annually in extensive absenteeism and elevated turnover, a recent Cigna report shows. The cure? Building a culture of belonging, Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky , a workplace belonging expert and best-selling author, told a crowd Wednesday during his opening keynote at the Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) conference. - Advertisement - Whereas diversity is having a seat at the table and inclusion is having a voice, b

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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How To Approach Involuntary Coaching Engagements And Reluctant Clients

Forbes Coaches Council

A coach may need to take a special approach when working with someone for whom coaching sessions have been mandated to help them find their own reasons to engage.

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The least and most expensive states for individual health insurance

PeopleKeep

Having a health insurance plan is an excellent way to ensure you have access to the care you need to stay happy and healthy long-term. However, depending on where you live, your health insurance—particularly an individual policy—may be more expensive than expected. Knowing how location factors into your health plan costs can help you shop for a budget-friendly policy that will meet your medical needs.

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How Skills-Based Hiring Could Elevate Career Opportunities

UKG

Skills-based hiring is a paradigm shift. It's a strategy that not only benefits employers by ensuring they acquire the right talent for the job, but also empowers candidates to showcase their capabilities beyond what their resume may suggest.

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Assumed white job applicants receive 9.5% more interview offers on average than assumed Black applicants in new study

HR Brew

Racial bias exists in the job market from the moment a job-seeker hits “submit” on an application, according to new research. Some experts say companies can consider this a reminder to assess their hiring practices and make changes when they spot inequities. New findings on racial disparities. National Bureau of Economic Research economists released a new paper detailing the results of an experiment, in which they submitted 84,000 job applications to 11,000 jobs at 108 Fortune 500 companies betw

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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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How the Cherokee Nation became a Top 10 employer in Oklahoma

HRExecutive

Managing a workforce of thousands while shouldering responsibility for a community of nearly half a million people would be daunting for most organizations. However, executives of the Cherokee Nation are doing just that and more seamlessly—while still embracing the nation’s longstanding traditions and culture , several executives shared this week at the Elevate People, Ignite Change (EPIC) conference in Las Vegas. - Advertisement - As the largest Native American tribe in the U.S., the self

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Mindfulness In Leadership: Embrace Introspection And Loving-Friendliness

Forbes Coaches Council

This discussion aims to disentangle the Western misinterpretations of these terms and highlight their positive and effective potential to transform leadership procedures.

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Written warning template for employee discipline

Business Management Daily

Managers should strive to address performance issues early through coaching and verbal warnings. Hopefully, prompt conversations about underperformance or common issues like tardiness will be enough to nip the issue in the bud, but sometimes a more formal approach is needed. That’s where written warnings can help. If you have an employee who keeps violating company policies or has not heeded past warnings to improve their performance, it’s time to issue a written warning.