Tue.Aug 04, 2020

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Working From Home Version 2.0: 5 Things to Consider

HR Bartender

When COVID-19 started making headlines and employees were working from home, the idea was that this was all temporary. In a few weeks (or months), life would return to normal and we’d all be back in the workplace. That hasn’t exactly happened. In fact, many organizations are telling employees they can stay home for the rest of the summer, year, or forever.

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Why Should Leaders Measure Employee Engagement?

15Five

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Maintaining productivity whilst transitioning back to the workplace

HR Zone

Culture Back to work: the big readjustment.

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Key Insights: Employees Review Their Company’s Response to COVID-19

Achievers

The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided businesses and economies all around the world. In such uncertain times, how employers respond to times of crisis and communicate with their staff matters. Whether leaders took control over what they could or avoided anything pandemic-related, how did employees rate their company’s handling of COVID-19? In a new study , team improvement software developer Nulab asked 1,002 Americans who had a job during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak about their company’s res

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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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How AI is transforming talent acquisition during COVID

HRExecutive

This is the first in a three-part series. *. In the already fast-changing world of HR, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating unimagined twists and turns as 2020 progresses, leading to unprecedented attention on HR technology to help employers manage these new challenges. No emerging technology arguably has had more impact on the evolution and refinement of the pandemic workplace than artificial intelligence—which is expected to continue in the months and years ahead.

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Being a leader right now is tough

Take It Personel-ly

Being a leader right now is tough. Luckily, we’re here to share some key tips on how you can lead through a global pandemic below. Follow this advice and you are sure to: Help reduce team stress and overwhelm. Create a deeper connection with the people reporting to you; they will see you as a […].

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I like to give small gifts at work — am I doing anything wrong?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have a question about gift-giving at work. I agree with the idea overall that gifts should flow downward. That said, I’m the type of person that sometimes shows appreciation by giving someone something small. I suppose you could say my “love language” is gift-giving. I never feel pressured to give a gift, and when it comes to people at work, I generally never give “unsolicited” gifts.

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Past v. Potential: What’s More Important in Hiring #TheProjectTakeover

The Tim Sackett Project

I’m on vacation this week so my friends are taking over the Project! Enjoy their content, connect with them, and share the content with new people! Some amazing voices coming to you this week! . Enjoy this post by Micole Garatti. 6 seconds. You spend 6 seconds reading a resume. In those 6 seconds, what do you learn? You’ll likely find out what your candidates have done in the past.

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do my clothes and car make me look like I don’t “need” a job — and is that a problem?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: My question relates to interview attire and accessories. I am an attorney with just under 15 years of experience. Many of those years have been spent in self employment, which I fear already impedes/impacts my job search. Recently my family relocated, within our home state, to accommodate my husband’s career as he is the primary earner in our family.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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Want to Rehire a Former Employee? Best Practices and a Policy Example

Digital HR Tech

There can be plenty of reasons to rehire a former employee. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of rehiring people who have previously worked for your company. We’ll also discuss best practices and share a rehire policy example. Here goes! Contents Pros of rehiring a former employee Cons of rehiring a former employee Rehire best practices Rehire policy example Wrap-up FAQ.

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how to explain a late professional start, demotions, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. How to explain my late professional start. I’m what I think of as a professional late bloomer. I was “home-schooled” in a chaotic, dysfunctional home from first through twelfth grades by my mother, a woman who had never gone to college and who frequently struggled with her mental health.

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HR Tech Conference is going virtual

HRExecutive

The HR Technology Conference & Exposition ® is going virtual. The annual event, hosted by Human Resource Executive® , is now slated to take place online Oct. 27–30—and at no cost to attendees. It originally was scheduled for earlier in the month in Las Vegas, but the coronavirus pandemic has changed those plans. “In a world where things are changing daily, what we did yesterday doesn’t necessarily fit today,” says Rebecca McKenna, vice president of global events and publisher at HRE ’s paren

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Pandemic Stories fuel Your Professional Trajectory

Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development

By now you probably have pandemic stories to tell. Most likely due to the ubiquitous impact of the current health scenario on how we work (and where, when, why, if). How has the pandemic fueled not only your own professional delivery of client-focused solutions? But also your teams’ and your organizations’, as you better serve each other and your clients?

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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15 Great Employee Appreciation Ideas for Remote Workers

Fond

It’s official: COVID-19 cases are spiking again around the world, and the sudden transition to remote work is becoming more permanent for many businesses. Companies like Hewett Packard have implemented semi-permanent work from home that extend until the end of 2021, while other enterprises like Twitter have made remote work a permanent offer for all employees.

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The Future of Healthcare Education Post-COVID-19

Precheck

The Future of Healthcare Education Post-COVID-19 Aug. 4, 2020. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. As COVID-19 continues its course, schools across the U.S. have embraced distance learning to prioritize student safety and wellbeing in the midst of the pandemic. But most healthcare education programs rely on months of clinical training to adequately prepare students for handling patient relationships and needs.

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How to Grow Your Career Fast, According to a Sales Leader Who’s Done It

The Muse

Richard Hooper at Philips shares his tips for how to move your way up the ladder.

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A federal court removed FOUR nuts and bolts of FFCRA paid sick leave. But why?!? (And what you need to know!)

The Employer Handbook

Terabass / CC BY-SA. A few months ago, I wrote here about a Families First Cornavirus Response Act lawsuit. But, not just any old FFCRA lawsuit. Rather, the State of New York sued the U.S. Department of Labor in federal court to challenge the DOL’s interpretation of the FFCRAbecause it “unlawfully narrows workers’ eligibility for emergency family leave and paid sick leave guaranteed by the [FFCRA].” You can find a copy of the complaint here.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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A Conversation with SHRM Exchange Visitor and HR Professional Marion Anderson

SHRM

In July, we had the opportunity to interview Marion Anderson about her experience as a J-1 exchange visitor training in the field of Human Resources. The J-1 visa program, officially known as the Exchange Visitor Program, is a U.S. Department of State initiative that brings over 300,000 foreign citizens to the United States each year through 15 different programs to study, teach, research, share specialized skills and receive on-the-job training.

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Do DBS checks show cautions?

uCheck

Do DBS checks show cautions? One of the questions we’re often asked here at uCheck is: do DBS checks show cautions? The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) exists to help employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS checks disclose information that helps employers determine whether an applicant is suitable for a particular role. This includes showing certain police cautions which may be relevant for the prospective employer to know.

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5 Ways to Make Your Recruitment Business Attractive to Investors

Etz

Visionary recruitment leaders wanted! The investment market is burgeoning. Private investors, of even modest means, are looking for opportunities outside of conventional investment vehicles. For most, the full financial effects of COVID-19 are yet to emerge. However, with many publicly quoted and privately funded businesses are braced for a rough ride, where do you place your bet to get a good return?

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How Did You Grow Up? I See My Parents In Things I Do at Work Every Day (The Best Hire Ever Podcast)

The HR Capitalist

At my desk in my home office, I have two things to remind me where I came from: --A weathered work thermos that was used by my dad in his career as a Telecom Lineman, and . --A desk bell used by my Mom in her long career as a 1st grade school teacher. Those items are on my desk to remind me of how much influence both had on me. Not that I need them for that, because I see my parents (RIP Kent and Deanna) in things I do every day of my career.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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2021 ACA Affordability Percentages

FLEX

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Rev. Proc. 2020-36 which includes details on the minimum required contribution percentage in determining whether employer-sponsored health coverage is affordable. In 2021, employer-sponsored health coverage will be considered affordable if an employee has to pay no more than 9.83% (an increase of 0.05% from 2020) of their income for such coverage.

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Effective Online Therapy #infographic

Take It Personel-ly

What is remote psychological help? Online psychotherapy is a form of psychological support using a remote communication tool, e.g. Skype, to protect mental health. This wording does not refer to any particular therapeutic technique, but a form of communication. In contrast to classical psychotherapy, the therapist and the patient are not in the same room, […].

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[Insights Brief] Back to School Blues: The Fall Outlook for Working Parents

Perceptyx

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many previously held assumptions in the world of work have been upended and we still have much to learn about how recent shifts in our workforce will play out in the long term. In many organizations, employees are working longer days and taking less time away from work than ever before, yet engagement continues to soar.

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5 Payroll Management Tools Every HR Needs

HR Digest

For any business, a handy and adequate Payroll software application is a must-have. Considering the hassles that are involved while optimizing strategies for your Human Resource Management, it becomes a necessary tool. These payroll apps not only consolidate the multiple payment processes required into one platform but also offer numerous tools for economic and precise payroll functions.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Five common HR processes and tasks you should automate

cipHR

From recruitment to pay, benefits and rewards, here are five processes that organisations should use HR software to automate. Over recent years, the rise of technology and automation has impacted organisations and people in many ways. While it has meant greater innovation and productivity for companies, it has also meant job losses for workers – around 1.5 million people in Britain are at risk of losing their jobs to automation.

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BerniePortal Shortlisted for 2020 SaaS Awards

BerniePortal

BerniePortal is a finalist in the 2020 SaaS Awards program in the categories Best SaaS for HR and Best SaaS for Recruiting.

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Facing A Crisis? 15 Leadership Tips For Company Board Members

Forbes Coaches Council

Guidance provided by board members can help teams overcome almost any sudden challenge.

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Top 3 Reasons to Leverage AI in Small Business

CandidateZip

,The Human Resource industry is changing quickly with digital transformation. With the changing ideas of working independently like the gig economy, outsourcing services indicate HR professionals to bring a shift in the hiring, training and managing the talent. ,Industries are innovating their working style. SMB's have realized that this is the high time to bring artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and analytics to address the organization's HR needs. ,, Artificial Intelligence is al