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How To Reduce Legal Risk When Terminating Employees

Hppy

Do you remember Donald Trump’s reality show ‘The Apprentice’? It was synonymous with the words ‘You’re fired!’ That show made employee termination appear like an easy and casual thing to do. However, whip-smart human resource (HR) managers know that workplace terminations should be thought of carefully and implemented cautiously to avoid the possibility of expensive legal suits.

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POV: A Local Perspective on Global Outplacement

Intoo USA

I’ve been traveling the world for years. When I was two, I took my first trip out of the country—to Kenya. My parents were no joke. Me, in my aunt’s arms in Kenya, 1978. My aunt and uncle lived all over the world until moving back to the States when I was in my twenties. Seeing a country through the eyes of a local is such a gift. My family traveled to visit my aunt and uncle each time the two of them moved—to Kenya, Greece, Indonesia, Mexico, and beyond.

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Are All Gig Background Check Platforms the Same? Why Not?

Sterling Check

For decades now, the background check process has been a reliable, safe way for organizations to quickly onboard new hires. However, due to the rapid evolution of technology in recent years, onboarding information has dramatically increased in value for HR departments, now giving them a full look into a candidate’s history. As a result, background screening companies have had to keep pace with technology and add new services to differentiate themselves from their many competitors.

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Personal and Collective Agency Counteracts Moral Distress

Thrive Global

I once saw a man in the ED who needed to see his primary doctor to renew his medications. He showed for a scheduled appointment, only to be told that he was fired because of too many ‘no shows’. When I gently asked why he had missed appointments, he explained that he had one pair of boots (which his toes peeked out of and the heels flopped when he walked) , he had twenty miles to walk to get to the clinic, and when his mom answered the phone she often didn’t give him the message.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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How Your HR Team Can Champion Employee Self-Care

15Five

Everyone seems to be talking about “self-care” lately, with advertisers and social media influencers throwing the term around to sell you the latest brightening skin cream or pore-reducing mask. But real self-care is much more than a TikTok trend. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) promotes self-care as a way for people across the world to live a healthier lifestyle.

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What Does it Mean to be a B Certified Corporation? EDSI Q&A Spotlight

EDSI

Wondering what B Corporation certification is all about? In this blog, you'll learn why becoming a B Corp was a natural step for EDSI and how the certification process works. The B Corporation emblem of excellence means that we pledge to operate under the highest standards of awareness, performance, transparency and accountability to help solve social and environmental issues.

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How Analytics & Data can Impact Vendor Negotiations?

SutiHR

The key to financial success is to maximize revenue and minimize spending for any business. One best way to accomplish this is to negotiate discounts with vendors. Major airlines such as American and Delta Airlines offer huge discounts, benefits, and services to businesses. You can negotiate good deals by giving them business. However, we have seen a significant shift from in-person to remote work due to this pandemic.

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what’s the most astounding first impression you’ve seen a new hire make?

Ask a Manager

This post, what’s the most astounding first impression you’ve seen a new hire make? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Most people try to make a good impression when they start a new job. Others … do not or, perhaps, cannot. Think, for example, of the new hire who was already badmouthing the business on Twitter , the employee plotting a coup on her second day , and the new hire who brought their mom to orientation … It’s time to talk about

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Seven types of listening essentials for your HR skillset

HR Zone

Culture Seven types of listening essentials for HR.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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what’s the deal with business cards?

Ask a Manager

This post, what’s the deal with business cards? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve had a couple of jobs since I graduated college and in some of those jobs I’ve gotten business cards as part of the job. I worked part-time in retail and not gotten business cards, though I noticed that the managers (full-time, salaried employees) did have the company branded business cards.

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The 3 C’s of a successful leadership development training program

Insperity

A leadership development training program is a goal of many businesses, but what exactly does it include? What should it include? How can it be successful? The benefits of an in-house leadership development training program are worth figuring out the answers to those questions. A successful program can increase productivity , nurture and retain talent , improve employee engagement and enhance your employer brand in ways that may help attract new staff members.

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How to Create a Positive Office Atmosphere

Hppy

No matter what industry you’re in, a positive atmosphere can make all the difference to employee wellbeing. Some offices can feel competitive, with a power imbalance between senior workers and those lower down the ladder. This can create a hostile atmosphere where people try to undermine each other to gain an advantage. If you work in the HR department in any company, then here are three ways you can create a more welcoming and positive workplace atmosphere.

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Everything you Need to Know about HR Shared Services

Darwinbox

HR shared services help HR teams provide their services to employees more expediently. The focus here is on ensuring that the operational aspect of HR is at optimum levels, meaning each function works at maximum efficiency. It aims to ensure the entire HR department is effective and that employees get the best service possible.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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Should managers expect a thank-you note after a job interview?

Rise

A heartfelt thank-you note after a job interview may be the tiebreaker and/or deciding factor for many hiring managers. But should it be? Expecting a thank-you note after a job interview might be causing your organization to miss out on top talent. “Thank you so much for your time! I loved learning more about your organization and think my skills would make a great addition to the team.

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The Relationship Between Job-Fit and Compensation in 2022

Decusoft

Compensation remains one of the top priorities for candidates when choosing a potential employer. This is evidenced in the Great Resignation more than anything – workers are voting with their feet for better pay and benefits. . Over the past two years, compensation and rewards have come under the public spotlight like never before, especially with the introduction of legislation aimed at improving pay transparency and equity.

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10 Reasons Small Business Background Checks are Essential

Accurate Background

What is one reason why a small business owner should consider conducting background checks? To help you determine whether or not to conduct background checks on new hires, we asked hiring managers and experienced small business owners this question for their best insights. From verifying employment & education history to maintaining client trust, there are several points that may help you decide whether or not background checks are worth it for your business.

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Best HR Software That You Can Try in 2022

HR Digest

Find the best HR software for your company. Learn from our software research and compare reviews and features. . It can be overwhelming to track and monitor the requirements of your company’s employees and the various policies, processes, and tools. Thankfully, some of the best HR software can help you manage all of this to and stay on top of things. .

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Why Some Women Leave Their Jobs (And More Reasons They’re Staying!)

Civility Partners

Why are women leaving their jobs? ??Is it the persistent gender pay gap, workload demands, or something else that isn’t shared? The short answer is: there isn’t a singular answer. It’s important to consider the most common answers when that question comes up. Working women are wanting more opportunities, flexibility, and representation in their workplaces, and many professionals question themselves with – how can employers do more to elevate the women and diverse population in their compan

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What are Pre-Employment Assessments?

HR Lineup

Having the right team at the helm of a business is a key driver to achieve success. In the past, the hiring process involved a considerable number of interviews and meetings before finding the right candidate. After this, it was almost a trial and error process to ensure that the hired individual has the right character traits and ability to get the job done.

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6 Research-Backed Ways to Promote Employee Well-being

Great Place to Work

Don’t know what you should be doing to uplift employees’ well-being? Learn from these ideas from the Best Workplaces™. Organizations are currently grappling with many issues. But one is arguably more top of mind than others. One that is keeping CEOs up at night. How to stop the revolving door of employee turnover. The reasons for turnover vary from company to company, but there’s one area of the employee experience that shouldn’t be ignored or shoved down on the priority list: employee well-bein

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Top 5 Benefits of Using RChilli API at Rapid API Marketplace

RChilli

We are happy to share that RChilli is now available at Rapid API marketplace. The company is taking this great initiative to serve the developer community.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Women in Technology: Dev10 Breaks the Bias

Genesis10

While Women’s History Month commemorates women’s contributions to history, the designation is so much more than that. Women’s History Month also recognizes women’s contributions to contemporary culture and society. And we have a lot to celebrate!

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update: freelance agency keeps paying me late, but they give me a lot of work

Ask a Manager

This post, update: freelance agency keeps paying me late, but they give me a lot of work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the freelancer whose client kept paying late, but gave them a lot of work (#5 at the link)? Here’s the update. I was the freelancer wondering if I should cut ties with a chronically late paying agency.

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How can HR making a difference in championing neurodiverse talent?

LACE Partners

What is neurodiversity and why aren’t employers tapping in to this important talent pool at a time of talent shortages we ware seeing? What are some of the strengths and challenges that exist within a neurodiverse workforce? We explore this and more with Mel Francis , a neurodiversity speaker and champion, in the latest podcast. The post How can HR making a difference in championing neurodiverse talent?

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Unexpected Hobbies and Passions That Help Us Tap Into Our Creativity

Thrive Global

Psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith recently wrote a piece in the New York Times about how gardening has served as her “psychological lifeline” in times of crisis. “Gardening grounds us, and gives us something to look forward to,” Stuart-Smith writes. “Gardening is an accessible form of creativity, and allows us to bring something new into the world.” Whether it’s gardening or painting or cooking or something else, carving out time for the hobbies that make us feel like our unique selves — a concept a

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A Benefits Leaders Top Priority: Reducing Cancer at all Costs

U.S. employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers? Cancer.

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Communicating Disagreements When Working Remotely

Helpside

While disagreement is rarely comfortable, it can drive innovation and progress in your company. For example, when people disagree with an idea, project, or process it can unearth problems early on and help the innovation process run smoother. However, communicating your disagreements while working remotely has to be handled delicately. Without?the help of tone and body language that is present during in-person disagreements, your message can easily come across the wrong way.

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How Peer-to-Peer Recognition Shapes Your Company Culture

Semos Cloud

Category. All, Best Practices. How Peer-to-Peer Recognition Shapes Your Company Culture. Although peer-to-peer recognition is a popular buzzword these days, many HR professionals are still struggling to understand how it affects individual employees. March 24, 2022. By Dime Galapchev. Peer-to-peer recognition stands out as one of the most important ways to show appreciation.

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14 Effective Ways To Leverage A Part-Time Contingent Workforce

Forbes Coaches Council

Many talented professionals are opting out of full-time employment and seeking part-time positions at higher levels.

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