Tue.Jan 22, 2019

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How To Create A Culture Of Safety With Bystander Intervention Training

15Five

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Why Most Organizations Are Getting Only Half of Employee Engagement Right

DecisionWise

More organizations today are aware of the benefits of engaged employees. But most are going in circles by addressing just half of the employee experience equation. With more organizations becoming aware of the importance of engagement, media coverage of the topic has become widespread and more scholarly. This, however, can be a double-edge sword. Harvard professor Teresa Amabile and researcher Steven Kramer shared the results from a project in which they collected more than 12,000 diary entries

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All Minutes Count When Paying California Employees

HRWatchdog

When paying employees in California, every minute they perform work counts toward their paycheck. Our nonexempt employees answer texts and calls after-hours. Is this work time and how much time would we pay for a five-minute call, for example? Yes, in most instances, answering short calls, texts and emails would meet the definition of hours worked found in the Industrial Welfare Commission Orders, Section 2: “Hours worked” means the time during which an employee is subject to the control of an e

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WOS-Prudential Partnership

Workforce Opportunity Services

Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) and Prudential Financial have partnered since 2005 to provide job training and opportunities for underserved, local populations. In 2010 the program expanded to include post-9/11 veterans and military spouses.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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3 Candidate Experience Trends You Should Know

UpstartHR

Candidate experience is a booming business. Anyone with the ability to create a more positive experience for a company’s job applicants is in a great position right now, and that won’t change any time soon. In the last ten years, interest in the candidate experience has grown exponentially, as evidenced by Google Trends data. On top of that, we’re seeing more evidence that the candidate experience is more than just a “nice to have” for businesses serious about profitability.

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Does #HR care more about employees or protecting the company? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

I love answering questions from readers , because they encourage me to explore topics I might otherwise not touch on, such as today’s discussion. Have a question of your own? Share it and I’ll try to work it into the schedule! Does HR care more about the employees or protecting the company? HR’s Primary Role. When someone is hired into the HR profession, their primary role is to support the “people” functions of the company, such as hiring, training, and retaining e

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7 Fun Ways to Engage and Motivate Retail Employees

Achievers

When it comes to the retail industry, your frontline workers literally can make or break the business. These workers are the ones that have the most direct contact with the customers, and they have the best chance of converting a prospective customer into a paying customer. It makes perfect sense for retail managers to work hard to build an engaged and motivated front-line team.

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The “Side Hustle” and the Gig-ification of American Employment

Allegis Global Solutions

Texas isn’t known for its public transportation system. I’ve taken my share of Lyft rides, as a result. I’m that annoying passenger who sits in the front seat and asks the driver interrogative questions, proud to finally put that journalism degree to good use.

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my new company is all about the Law of Attraction and other pseudoscience

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I recently joined a smaller company and everything seemed pretty good until my boss brought up a new hire training for me and a couple of other people who recently started too. They had us listen to a TED Talk by a well-known CEO, which was fine, and then told us they’d be setting up a meeting for us with their business coach to discuss this TED Talk and to train us on their vision for the company’s culture as a whole.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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3 Employment Screening Trends to Know Before You Hire in 2019

SHRM Resources

Employers are ramping up their use of social media screening and real-time employee monitoring in 2019. And the demand for workers in a tight labor market will push more companies to consider applicants they may have once ignored: those with criminal records.

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Succession Planning 101: Biggest Mistakes

EDSI

When it comes to succession planning, thoughtful consideration is imperative in helping businesses remain viable. Review these common mistakes and the suggested success strategies to save yourself and your company from lost profits and leadership woes, and watch the video included!

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Your Weekly Dose of HR Tech: @Xref automated reference checking

The Tim Sackett Project

This week on the Weekly Dose I review the automated reference checking platform Xref. Xref is a fully automated solution that turns a slow and inconsistent task into an efficient and valuable stage of the recruitment journey. Answer the following question: Does your organization check references? SHRM’s recent survey showed that 89% of organizations still check references of candidates before offer of employment.

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ADP Listed in FORTUNE Magazine's "The World's Most Admired Companies" for 13th Straight Year

ADP

FORTUNE® magazine has published its annual "The World's Most Admired Companies®" list, which spotlights companies across the globe with top-rated.

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Unlock The Hidden Value Of Group Medicare Advantage For 2026

Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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15 Soft Skills You Need To Succeed When Entering The Workforce

Forbes Coaches Council

When you're new to the workforce, you don't just need technical skill. You also need "soft skills"—such as empathy, observation and active listening—to truly thrive. Members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss the most important soft skills professionals need to truly thrive.

Coaching 101
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The Journey of Boomerang Clients

TalentCulture

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” —Arthur C. Clarke No business likes losing clients, but it happens from time to time, and sometimes the reasons are unknown to us. Some clients will be forthright and give a reason while others quietly walk away. And sometimes a client leaves and well … we’re glad. Sometimes the reason a client leaves is something I call the “False Glitter Effect.

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#SHRM #NextChat: The Future of #AI for #HR Twitter Chat

Lighthouse

This week I am going to be doing a SHRM NextChat on Wednesday from 2-3p Central time. This is a Twitter chat where people can ask me any question or jump into the dialogue, and the focus is going to be all around artificial intelligence and the future of work. Here’s the blurb from the SHRM website in case you’d like to participate: Please join @shrmnextchat at 3:00 p.m.

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DROP Everything: Pariveda Is Sharing Its Employee Development Secrets

Kazoo

While employee retention will always be a high priority for HR leaders, it seems today’s trends are moving it to the top of the list. Consider this: 66% of Millennials expect to leave their organization by 2020, according to Glassdoor. Why? Well, a study by Millennial Branding found that 27% of Millennials left their job because their career goals weren’t aligned with their company, and 13% saw a lack of career opportunities.

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Why Equity-Driven Talent Strategies Are The Competitive Advantage You Need

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, this presentation explores how Human Resources professionals can lead the transformation toward inclusive, equity-centered practices that don’t just align with organizational values but drive innovation, retention, and long-term profitability. Framed through the concept of the economics of belonging, we’ll examine how inclusive design across hiring, development, and leadership pipelines creates measurable value for both for-profit and nonprofit or

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my manager wants to be cc’d on all my emails, using sick days after years of perfect attendance, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Is it normal for a manager to want to be cc’d on all your emails? I am a first-line supervisor at a 24/7/365 workplace. My boss is a relentless micromanager. This is annoying, but something that I can deal with because I truly love my job and she is very competent, overall. Today things came to a head.

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DROP Everything: Pariveda Is Sharing Its Employee Development Secrets

Kazoo

While employee retention will always be a high priority for HR leaders, it seems today’s trends are moving it to the top of the list. Consider this: 66% of Millennials expect to leave their organization by 2020, according to Glassdoor. Why? Well, a study by Millennial Branding found that 27% of Millennials left their job because their career goals weren’t aligned with their company, and 13% saw a lack of career opportunities.

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Providing Feedback on Leadership Potential Affects Employee Performance

IO At Work

Researchers study how feedback about leadership potential affects employee performance and ambition, and make recommendations for organizations.

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Get Things Done: Time Management Skills to Be More Effective and Efficient

BizLibrary - HR

You can drastically improve your ability to get important things done when you understand the difference between mindsets of efficiency versus effectiveness. The post Get Things Done: Time Management Skills to Be More Effective and Efficient appeared first on BizLibrary.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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These Are the Best Leadership Traits for Success

HRExecutive

When C-suite executives ponder the traits they will need to succeed in the months and years ahead, two critical areas rise to the top: societal impact and talent development. According to Deloitte’s second annual Success Personified in the Fourth Industrial Revolution report, it found four traits through a survey of 2,000 C-suite executives across 19 countries surfaced–Social Supers, Data-Driven Decisives, Disruption Drivers and Talent Champions–that will differentiate the most effective leaders

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how can I stop freaking out if I get a curt-sounding email?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m definitely a relationship person at work and maintain a warm tone in my emails and most interactions with people. I know there are different work styles, but I really struggle with receiving curt-sounding emails. I worry that someone is mad at me or that I’ve done something wrong even when, most of the time, the person is just being direct about what they want and there are no actual issues with the work being done on my end.

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Human Resources Business Partner Job Description [Template]

Workology

Developing job descriptions can be one of the most difficult if not tedious parts of an HR recruiter’s job. While job posts are essentially talent brand marketing, job descriptions are meant. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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how do I announce my pregnancy at work?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m a 39-year-old middle manager, and I’ve always been openly ambivalent about the idea of having kids. I think that most of my colleagues have reasonably assumed by now that it’s just not on my to-do list! My husband and I haven’t really been trying, but we’ve been cautiously open to the idea and not trying not to so…I was recently surprised to have a positive pregnancy test, and I’m starting to feel a little green around the gills.

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Is Your Organization Ready for Real-Time Payments (RTP) and FedNow?

Faster, more flexible payment isn’t a future goal — it’s happening now. Real-time payments and the FedNow® Service are transforming wage disbursement, offering instant deposits, stronger compliance, and a better employee experience. This guide outlines the opportunities, compliance risks, and operational best practices finance and payroll leaders should know.

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Employer Branding Consultant – How To Find One That Gets Results

Blu Ivy Group

How do you find an employer branding consultant that will get you results? Many people call themselves employer branding consultants, but a good one will have expertise in several areas – each of them critical. Make sure that whoever you work with has the required expertise – the success of your employer brand depends on it. Employer branding is core to your entire culture.

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Measuring Success: What Employees Can Do To Avoid Career Stagnation

Forbes Coaches Council

Next time a manager assigns work, ask for clarity about how your success will be measured for you and the organization.

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Crafting Online Identities – Digital Citizenship for Students

EverFi - HR

Students today live in an interconnected world. Social media, online communities and virtual interactions permeate every aspect of modern life. Membership in this digital world requires an understanding of a new form of citizenship, and with that comes the importance of teaching digital citizenship for students. “Digital citizenship,” or the habits and techniques we use to participate in these online communities, must be explored and taught as part of any K-12 curriculum.