Mon.Dec 09, 2024

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HR leaders are sick of the RTO debate and want to take a different approach in the new year

HR Brew

People dont like being told what to do, especially when it comes to where they work. While workers may compare HR teams enacting return-to-office (RTO) policies to hall monitors micromanaging school attendance, theyre also tired of the same old RTO debate. Thats according to more than a dozen HR pros who told us RTO is a workplace fad theyd like to leave behind in 2024.

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From HR Manager to HR Strategist: Steps to Become a Strategic Business Partner

EmployeeConnect

The role of HR has shifted dramatically over the years. No longer confined to administrative tasks, HR managers are now being called upon to act as strategic business partners. But what does this transition involve, and how can HR professionals rise to the challenge? In this blog, we’ll explore five actionable steps HR managers can take to become strategic business partners who drive business outcomes and influence executive decision-making.

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Are you sleeping on paid leave?

HR Brew

A new survey from leave management software company Cocoon shows just how impactful paid leave policies are for both US job applicants and employees. The survey found that paid leave is a must-have for many candidates, with 60% of respondents reporting that the lack of a competitive paid leave package would be a deal breaker when considering a new job.

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How to Choose the Right LMS for Life Sciences Compliance Needs

Gyrus

How to Choose the Right LMS for Life Sciences Compliance Needs GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Selecting the right Learning Management System (LMS) is a critical decision for life sciences companies striving to meet regulatory compliance and ensure employee training effectiveness. Life sciences regulatory compliance is a cornerstone of this industry, requiring adherence to stringent standards such as 21 CFR Part 11 and FDA guidelines.

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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 HR pros can make navigating open enrollment easier for employees

HR Brew

With open enrollment in full swing, a familiar question may be on your mind: How can I better help employees make one of their biggest decisions of the year? Most employees (55%) said they dont understand the options available to them, according to a recent MetLife report. Thats especially true for Gen Z (60%) and millennial (64%) workers. Regardless of generation, 60% of employees wish their companies did a better job informing them about their enrollment options.

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A New Era in Total Rewards: Key Components of a Mature Strategy

HRsoft

Total Rewards: A Holistic Approach to Attracting and Retaining Talent As organizations navigate the evolving landscape of workforce expectations and global market dynamics, Total Rewards strategies have become pivotal in attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent. A recent webinar hosted by HRSoft brought together industry leaders to discuss critical trends shaping the future of Total Rewards.

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Boosting Workplace Performance Through Emotional Intelligence

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and emotional intelligence expert and keynote speaker Jen Shirkani discuss how successful managers and leaders leverage the power of emotional intelligence to engage and motivate their employees and associates. What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence, or emotional quotient (EQ), is the ability to recognize and manage ones own emotions, understand others emotions and respond appropriately

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Understanding Flat Fee Structure Recruitment: A Cost-Effective Hiring Solution

HR Lineup

Recruitment can be an expensive and time-consuming process, especially for businesses seeking top-tier talent in competitive markets. Traditional recruitment models, often based on a percentage of the new hires salary, can significantly inflate hiring costs. As companies increasingly look for more economical alternatives, flat fee structure recruitment has emerged as a compelling solution.

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5 Emerging Benefits Trends to Look for in 2025

Best Money Moves

As 2024 comes to a close, HR professionals are rethinking benefits strategy going into next year. This past year has been shaped by major financial uncertainty and advancements, influencing the benefits trends going into next year. All of these factors mean that employee needs are changing. Your current benefits need to keep pace. The common theme emerging from this years insights is personalization.

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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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The Learning Experience Platform in 2025 and the Future of Workforce Upskilling

Avature

Table of Contents Introduction to Learning Technology What is a Learning Experience Platform? The Evolution of Employee Learning Benefits of a Learning Experience Platform Tailored Learning Paths Advanced Skills Development Learning in the Flow of Work Agile Learning A More Engaging Experience Breaking Down The Elements of a Learning Experience Platform Robust Integrations Personalized and Curated Content Intuitive Interfaces Driven by AI Advanced Analytics and Reporting Avatures Approach to Le

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Career & succession pipelines: your 8 steps to success

Cezanne

Career & succession pipelines: your 8 steps to success in summary: To support successful career & succession pipelines, focus on high-impact positions, assessing both performance and potential in employees, and building tailored development plans to prepare them for future roles. Encourage a growth mindset by providing accessible resources, experiential learning opportunities, and recognising employee achievements to keep them engaged and aligned with career goals.

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Top HR Trends for 2025 – Discover the Future of HR

Avature

In 2025, HR leaders will face an increasingly volatile landscape as macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties persist. The lingering effects of inflation, global conflicts and supply chain disruptions will continue to shape the workforce, while rapid technological advancementsparticularly in AIintroduce both opportunities and challenges. Amid this disruption, the pressure to attract, retain and engage top talent has never been greater.

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Comp for M&A teams: Are you doing enough to keep these busy employees?

HRExecutive

As 2025 quickly approaches, many organizations are gearing up for growth. According to recent Gartner research , more than 60% of C-suite execs surveyed say business growth is their top priority, a marked increase from last yearand the highest percentage invested in growth in a decade. For some of these organizations, growth will be found through mergers and acquisitions, which are predicted to rise around the globe. - Advertisement - One component of M&A activity that organizations need to

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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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Revolutionizing Hiring with RChilli’s Browser Assistant in SAP SuccessFactors

RChilli

"Variety is the spice of life," and in business, diversityencompassing race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and neurodiversitybrings both strength and innovation. Numerous studies consistently highlight that organizations fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) achieve better performance, attract top talent, and serve a broader, more diverse customer base.

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The Magical Link Between Employee Recognition and Happiness

KCC Business Psychology

The Magical Link Between Employee Recognition and Happiness One amazing fact consistently found in workplace productivity and employee retention data is the link between employee recognition and happiness. Surveys and statistics tell the same story over and over again: employees are happier, more productive, and remain with a company for longer when they receive regular recognition for their work.

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Why and How to Use AI for Training and Development

PSB

Does it feel like your training programs aren’t hitting the mark? Maybe you’re pouring time and resources into employee development , but engagement isn’t there. You’re not alone. Many organizations struggle to make training effective and relevant in today’s fast-paced world. Imagine if you could tailor each training session to individual employees, keeping them engaged and accelerating their learningall without adding extra work to your plate.

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3 healthcare shifts to watch for under the Trump administration

HRExecutive

In a live poll conducted during a WTW webinar this week, attendees identified their biggest concerns as a new federal administration comes inand healthcare costs easily topped the list. - Advertisement - That HR and benefits professionals are laser-focused on healthcare comes as no surprise, as this is one of the areas most ripe for big shifts under the incoming Trump administration.

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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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Lift Our Voices announces new corporate scoring system

HR Brew

Lift Our Voices (LOV), a workers rights advocacy group founded by former Fox News hosts Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky, has announced a new index to hold employers accountable for how they handle discrimination and harassment. The LOV Where You Work Index will grade Russell 3000 equity index employers based on how they use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and forced arbitration, according to the organization.

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Hire Managers That Excel At Execution… Because They Create Huge Business Impacts (The hiring of team/project managers is critical for strategic execution)

Dr. John Sullivan

I’ve found that a hidden key to overall corporate success is the effective hiring of project managers. Why? They are the ones who ensure the execution of each of the critical projects that make up the overall corporate plan. Most corporate Talent Acquisition functions have standalone hiring processes for executives and college students. My research has found that only one has had a standalone process designed specifically for successfully hiring these critical managers.

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B2B Email Marketing: Tips and Examples for 2024

Lusha

Reaching decision-makers in B2B sales can be tricky. Old methods like cold calling and mass emails don’t work well anymore, and sales teams struggle to stand out and connect with potential clients. B2B email marketing offers a solution. It’s not just about sending emails. It’s about creating personalized, relevant messages that speak to your prospects.

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Companies doubled down, backed off, and quietly pushed ahead with DE&I in 2024

HR Brew

Anti-DE&I rhetoric became almost a battle cry for go woke, go broke crusaders in 2024, causing some companies to limit DE&I efforts moving forward, and others to continue initiatives in stealth mode, with different terminology. Activists like Robby Starbuck and Christopher Rufo, and public figures including President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk, have promised to end DE&I, spreading misinformation that the initiatives are racist and dont support merit hiring.

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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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75: Jill Barth, HR Tech Editor, HR Executive | Taped Live at HR Tech 2024

DailyPay

Want to know what’s really happening in HR tech? Join us for this episode where host Pete Tiliakos chats with Jill Barth, the HR Tech Editor at HR Executive, who has a front-row seat to all the innovation. All live from the bustling HR Tech Conference floor. As the freshly rebranded HR Executive expands globally (hello, Amsterdam!), Jill shares insights about how today’s tech vendors are working hand-in-hand with customers to solve real problems.

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What is Outbound Sales? Strategies and Tips for Reps

Lusha

The B2B sales world is a jungle. It’s competitive, and buyers have the attention spans of goldfish. Outbound sales are still key to growth, but forget those old-school tactics like cold calls and spammy emails. Today’s buyers are drowning in information and expect a personalized experience. Just saying “hi” doesn’t cut it anymore.

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Can an employee sue for discrimination because of a denied PTO request? (Spoiler alert: yes.)

The Employer Handbook

Last month, a federal appellate court concluded that training delays, a denied vacation request, and a transfer to a different shift that interfered with the plaintiff’s childcare arrangements could all support a discrimination claimeven though the plaintiff never lost his job. It could be the new normal since the Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v.

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A Guide to Inbound Lead Generation: Forget Cold Calls, Let Leads Come to You

Lusha

Let’s face it: old-school sales tactics just don’t work as they used to. Cold calls are about as welcome as a telemarketer during dinner; email blasts end up in the spam folder faster than you can say “unsubscribe,” and those intrusive online ads? Yeah, nobody likes those. If you’re done chasing after leads that go nowhere, it’s time to try something different.

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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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How to Help Your Banking Customers Reduce Financial Stress

EverFi - HR

Navigating debt is challenging for many Americans, especially in todays economic climate. More than half of Americans find themselves burdened by personal debt; a reality that has been entrenched more deeply by recent U.S. economic conditions. According to the American Psychological Associations 2023 Stress in America Survey , 77% of Americans feel anxious about their financial situation, with 58% of respondents citing debt as the primary stressor.

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2025 predictions: November 2024 Embroker Newsletter

Embroker

November 2024: 2025 predictions No matter the industry, businesses everywhere are experiencing a time of unprecedented transformation as we approach 2025. Traditional models are being reshaped by technological innovation, shifting customer expectations, and evolving risk landscapes. This transformation isn’t just about adopting new technologiesit’s about fundamentally reimagining how products and services are designed, distributed, and managed in an increasingly digital world.

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Effective Performance Reviews – Getting Meaningful Feedback from Raters

DecisionWise

Overview Date : Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Time : 1:00 PM EST | 10:00 AM PST Do your performance reviews lack depth? Do managers and employees rush through the process? Performance reviews can be incredibly effective when they gather meaningful feedback. However, this requires managers and participants to be thoughtful in their responses. Although managers’ approaches differ, we can guide them towards a more thoughtful culture through good questions and clear assessments focused on job p