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8 Ways to Effectively Manage and Motivate a Remote Workforce

6Q

While there are many advantages to working remotely, managing employees who telecommute presents unique challenges. Creating trust, open communication, and the connections necessary for collaborative work relationships requires specific strategies and tools to be successful. The modern workplace is rapidly changing, and with it, your role as manager.

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No Words

Everyday People

Sunday night is when I sit down to pen my weekly blog. Usually, the words flow easily and I can put something together relatively quickly. If you don’t know, I am an extremely positive person 90% of the time. It’s natural and genuine. Honestly, it feels a bit odd to type it out because I don’t mean this in either an arrogant or naive way.

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The Future of Branding is Personal: Employee Branding

Vantage Circle

Technology has caused a monumental shift in influence. In the current economy, corporations have turned to employee branding to help build consumer trust and bring home top talent. Before going over what exactly is employee branding, let's go over some stats. An employee gets 561% more brand engagement when sharing a message than when the same message gets shared by the company.

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Why Are Diversity Initiatives Failing?

HR Management

Many organizations implement diversity initiatives with the intention of capturing the innovation, performance, and retention benefits provided by diverse workplaces [1]. However, a recently released report from the Diversity Council of Australia has found these initiatives often fail to achieve their desired outcomes – to the extent that almost a third have been classified as “never or rarely effective” by HR professionals [2].

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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Lessons from a Zip Line Failure

Evil HR Lady

I learned something about myself yesterday when I got trapped in the middle of a zipline and had to be rescued by a very kind young employee. My children asked to go to a ropes park up in the mountains. It’s gorgeous, it’s nearby, and I thought it was a fabulous idea, right up until the point where I learned that children under 13 have to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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The Magic Of Altruism In The Workplace

Dr. Nadine

In his groundbreaking book "Give and Take", Adam Grant argues that there are three types of individuals in the world: givers, takers, and matchers. Givers are altruistic. They give more to others than they receive. Takers, on the other hand, are largely self-serving. They constantly ask, “What’s in it for me?” They form relationships with an eye on advancing their own agendas.

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Getting Pay Right Still Going Wrong

Ascender

The post Getting Pay Right Still Going Wrong appeared first on Ascender HCM.

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The 3 Best Ways To Get Your Employees A Raise

Dr. Nadine

Great managers valiantly support their employees. They act as protective human shields, defending their employees from meddlesome co-workers, productive-sapping meetings, and a slew of other organizational impediments. They also advocate for employees, helping employees achieve their full potential. This often involves negotiating and securing pay raises on their behalf.

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Filling in the Gaps with Leave Management Technology

ClaimVantage

By Angie Brown , Business Development Manager. Technology does not eliminate human error, but it can erect barriers to our impulses to jump to the first “right thing.” . Let’s see how that happens in the trenches of integrated absence management (IAM). And let’s have a little fun because most of us have encountered case scenarios that were almost too funny to be true. .

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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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The Magic Of Altruism In The Workplace

Dr. Nadine

In his groundbreaking book ". It turns out that these categories are also applicable in the workplace. Workers can be broadly bucketed into one of the three categories. The surprising science of givers. Which type of worker do you think is most effective in the workplace? The answer may surprise you. Grant’s research revealed that givers are both the most and least effective type of individual in the workplace.

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ClaimVantage Exhibits Absence Management Technology at Annual DMEC Conference

ClaimVantage

ClaimVantage provides integrated claims, absence and accommodation management software solutions for employers, TPAs, and insurance carriers globally. Portland, Maine, August 5th, 2019 – ClaimVantage, a leading international provider of integrated disability, absence, and accommodation management software solutions, will exhibit at the Annual Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) conference taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. fr

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The 3 Best Ways To Get Your Employees A Raise

Dr. Nadine

Great managers valiantly support their employees. They act as protective human shields, defending their employees from meddlesome co-workers, productive-sapping meetings, and a slew of other organizational impediments. They also advocate for employees, helping employees achieve their full potential. This often involves negotiating and securing pay raises on their behalf.

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4 Master Skills for Better Self-Leadership

Avid At Work

During the summer months in San Francisco, I’m covered by a thick soupy fog. This past July, I drove to Berkeley for two reasons. #1, I haven't seen sunshine in 6 weeks. #2, my friend Bob Arzt was giving a talk and I wanted to learn from an expert. Bob has decades of experience coaching and training sales professionals. I jumped at the chance to learn from one of the best.

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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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The 3 Best Ways To Get Your Employees A Raise

Dr. Nadine

Great managers valiantly support their employees. They act as protective human shields, defending their employees from meddlesome co-workers, productive-sapping meetings, and a slew of other organizational impediments. They also advocate for employees, helping employees achieve their full potential. This often involves negotiating and securing pay raises on their behalf.

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Jellyvision named one of Chicago Inno’s 2019 Coolest Companies

Jellyvision

In this year’s Coolest Companies competition, more than 100 tech companies told Chicago Inno why they are the “coolest” company in the city. “Cool” can mean a lot of things, but really, a business is cool if its employees love showing up to work every day. Here are Chicago Inno’s 10 Coolest Companies of 2019. […]. The post Jellyvision named one of Chicago Inno’s 2019 Coolest Companies appeared first on Jellyvision.com.

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The 3 Best Ways To Get Your Employees A Raise

Dr. Nadine

Great managers valiantly support their employees. They act as protective human shields, defending their employees from meddlesome co-workers, productive-sapping meetings, and a slew of other organizational impediments. They also advocate for employees, helping employees achieve their full potential. This often involves negotiating and securing pay raises on their behalf.

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California Broker: Jellyvision Beefs Up Broker Team and Outreach

Jellyvision

As a part of its effort to boost broker partnerships, Jellyvision announced the hiring of three new channel strategy leaders– Jeff Schmidt, Kristine Hammack and Robert Ferrone– who bring 55 years of combined broker and benefits industry experience to its team. Read more. The post California Broker: Jellyvision Beefs Up Broker Team and Outreach appeared first on Jellyvision.com.

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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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Getting Pay Right Still Going Wrong

Ascender

The post Getting Pay Right Still Going Wrong appeared first on Ascender HCM.

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Applications Of Immersive Technologies In Smart Cities

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Applications of augmented reality and virtual reality in smart cities ranges from emergency management, urban planning, and navigation, to education, training and much more. AR and VR will no doubt provide novel and unparalleled experiences to urban dwellers.

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Getting Pay Right Still Going Wrong

Ascender

Getting Pay Right Still Going Wrong. Employees care about their pay. While this might seem obvious, many employers are not getting employee pay right, and this has the potential to create significant negative impacts for companies, including to the bottom line. Incorrect pay can reduce workforce productivity and employee motivation, as well as leading to financial penalties and reputational damage for the employer.

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How Do You Build A Wellness Program For 700,000+ Employees?

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Marriott International recently announced the launch of TakeCare Level30, a custom-app based wellbeing challenge available for guests and associates around the world.

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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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how to say “do you know anyone who will hire me,” I have tons of extra sick leave, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. How do I say “do you know anyone who will hire me?” I will be starting my senior year of college in the fall and will be on the hunt for jobs starting soon after graduation in May 2020. I have had several successful internships and am in touch with past managers/colleagues I worked with (including one who told me to start reading your blog!).

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If You Threaten The Status Quo, The Status Quo Fights Back. Hard.

Forbes Leadership Strategy

But corporate values and mission statements never account for the mass variations of this need for individuality and inclusion and the coming of the Cultural Demographic Shift—even when they say they do. That’s why they are unprepared for the standardization of me.

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The Best Self-Help Books To Keep You Motivated Until 2020 (And Beyond)

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Are you looking to get on the track to self-improvement? Here are some of the best new books to inspire and inform your career—and life.

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4 Ways To Spark Thoughtfulness In Your Office

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Thoughtfulness doesn’t always come naturally. Here are four ways you can trigger your teammates to be more considerate.

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A Seat At The Table: HR's Vital Role In Modern Businesses

HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the success of modern businesses. But to truly become a vital, thriving part of the business, the most successful HR departments adopt the strategic mindset and approach of “future-ready” companies. This guide will explore four strategic tactics for your people strategy to help secure HR’s place as a critical part of the business.

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Why "Good Enough" Is Excellent For Your Mental Health

Forbes Leadership Strategy

"Good enough" decisions make for a happier and healthier life than making the best decisions possible.

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Three Mistakes Businesses Make With Loyalty Programs

Forbes Leadership Strategy

If your competitor opens a store closer to the customer, the customer will take his business to the more convenient location.

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Why Agile Often Fails: No Agreed Metrics

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Don’t retrofit metrics: agree metrics in advance and then act on them!

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