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Are HR consultant jobs a good idea? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

I have my degree and want to take the certification exam when I can. What I love: 1) Work in a variety of industries, which can greatly expand your knowledge base. Today’s question is about HR consultant jobs and whether they are a good career move for someone who is trying to break into HR. . Good News and Bad News.

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Recruiting in a Competitive Setting

Abel HR

Similarly, the pandemic, and associated business closures and restructurings, may have forced many folks who are still very capable of working to take early retirement. Rather than front-load all the certification and degree requirements for the job, instead focus on the actual skills that you’re looking for. Pick your partners.

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Onboarding software considerations before you commit

Business Management Daily

Material often includes a W-4 and other tax forms; I-9 employment verification; background check authorization; payroll forms that set up a direct deposit or alternate payment method; enrollment forms for health insurance, retirement, and other benefits; and an emergency contact card.

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Cross-training staff: A guide to effective implementation

Insperity

From the employee perspective, cross-training is important because it allows employees to expand their skills and knowledge base. Imagine if a tenured employee decides to retire after 20 years on the job. That’s two decades of collected knowledge and experience walking out the door. Are your processes clearly defined?

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New from Sonic Boom: self-paced, interactive virtual wellness classroom

Sonic Boom

So we’ve partnered with financial expert Jeremy Kisner to develop a Financial Fitness course focused on clear and concise advice for the topics we all face the most often – from budgeting, to paying down various forms of debt, to investing and saving for retirement. Sound Asleep – Improvin’ your snoozin’ has never been easier. Build-your-own!

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HR Case Management: Benefits and Best Practices

Analytics in HR

Workflow automation The technology solution reduces repetitive questions by supporting FAQs and HR knowledge base that your employees can easily access, defining workflows of different case types. AIHR’s Digital HR Certification Program will equip you with the right skills to drive digital HR transformation at your organization.

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Lisa Seery of Goldmnd Media: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable”

Thrive Global

It was a difficult decision, but ultimately a decision that allowed me to take 19 months off from working so I could pursue a health coaching certification, travel to a handful of countries, spend more time with family, and relocate to a new city. I decided that I would volunteer to be laid off. In your opinion, what caused this change?