Tue.Jul 20, 2021

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Strategic Business Growth: Now Is the Time to Think Like a Startup

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes. (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at ChartHop , an organization focused on helping leaders in scaling transparent, productive, and intentional organizations. They recently raised $35 million in funding based on their strong business growth. You can read all about it on TechCrunch. Enjoy today’s article!).

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Top 4 Tips for Landing a Remote Internship

Professional Alternatives

Like a lot of jobs out there, there is a growing number of remote opportunities. This shift shouldn’t necessarily diminish the hopes of students or recent graduates since physical and remote internships have their own unique value. Whether internships are held remotely or in person, they are a great way of upgrading your skills, bolstering your resume, and making helpful connections that will assist you in succeeding when you enter the job market.

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How To Accept an Apology at Work

The People Equation

Has anyone ever said anything to you at work that was really hurtful or snarky? It’s an experience we can all relate to. Sometimes it’s an intentional slight or power-play. But here’s the thing. More often, it’s an unplanned quip and your colleague wishes they could take it back. There are a couple of different ways you can go when this happens. Personally, I advise going the civilized route—if they apologize, accept.

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5 Essentials To Build A Productive Workplace In  The New Normal

Hppy

A productive workplace is the mainstay of a successful company. The pandemic has redefined workplaces as the hybrid model becomes a norm. But HR managers need to make sure that employees give their best, whether they operate from the company office or home. It may sound overwhelming to you as an HR professional. But the good thing is that securing productivity across physical and digital setups is pretty much the same.

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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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Infographic: How to Be a Diversity-Minded Leader

DecisionWise

View the PDF of this Infographic. We all know that diversity is an asset to any organization with a range of opinions, experiences, and feedback, but hiring a diverse workforce is only the first step. In order to retain a diverse workforce and ensure an exceptional employee experience for all, an organization needs to train its managers to be diversity-minded leadership.

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8 Clever Ways to Welcome New Staff to the Team

6Q

Getting the right employee for your business costs time and money. And after searching for, interviewing and hiring the right one, don’t risk losing them with a poor welcome. How well staff are received can directly affect productivity, morale and retention so it is important to welcome new staff in the right way. First impressions do matter so the welcome should showcase who the organisation is.

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Getting Employment Off to a Good Start in Canada

SHRM Resources

Many components go into getting the employment relationship off to a good start. Here are some key aspects employers in Canada should keep in mind as the pandemic slows.

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should I warn my work friend she might get fired?

Ask a Manager

This post, should I warn my work friend she might get fired? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have worked with a very quirky soul (let’s call her Paula) for a decade now at a small company. We have a new CEO and he’s doing an excellent job. He’s respectful, careful, and thoughtful, but not afraid to make tough decisions.

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10 Examples of a Content Creator Job Description [+ top content job titles]

Ongig

The need for content creators is growing. How do I know? “content creator job description” gets 400 queries on Google per month (source: ahrefs.com) “content creator jobs” gets 1,600 queries per month on Google (source: ahrefs.com) there’s been a 489,000% increase in job listings with the word “creator” in them since 2016 (source: The Business of Business ) there are more than 2,000 job postings on LinkedIn & Indeed for content creators (source: I ch

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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How to embrace the new world of hybrid work

HRExecutive

Even as concerns over the Delta COVID variant continue to rise, many organizations are confident the worst of the pandemic is behind us and are rapidly planning for the long-awaited “return to work.” While some CEOs are expecting that to mean a return to the traditional office setting, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that many companies are going to be adapting to a “more flexible, forgiving work environment,” according to a new report by the Josh Bersin Academy.

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Employee learning curve: Ways to get employees up to speed fast

Insperity

Probationary periods and employee learning curves don’t always match. Sometimes a new hire catches on to everything like a speed demon. Other times, the learning curve is seemingly paved with mud. What can you do to ensure your employee learning curves are free from roadblocks? Set up employee for success – before they’re hired. To clear the way for employee success is to start the learning process early from your side of the road.

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am I supposed to remember the details of every job I apply to?

Ask a Manager

This post, am I supposed to remember the details of every job I apply to? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I lost my job recently when the small company I worked for went under. I have a little savings buffer, but needless to say, I am job hunting vigorously. I usually put in two to three applications a day and I spend hours trying to write thoughtful and personalized cover letters, so I do research the companies I am applying to.

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The individual or the organization: Identifying the root of employee underperformance

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

For most professionals, performance management evokes thoughts of feedback, weekly check-in’s, annual reviews and key performance indicators that measure productivity, efficiency and ability. While these activities and outcomes are important, they do not provide a clear story about what causes an employee to underperform or what intervention is best for improving the employee’s performance.

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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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employee’s weird email about a coworker, job wants people who enjoy jokes made at their expense, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, employee’s weird email about a coworker, job wants people who enjoy jokes made at their expense, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Employee sent a weird email asking if her coworker could leave early. I’m the director of a small nonprofit and I just received an email from a staff member that I find bizarre.

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Strategy + Visual Story + Dialogue > Strategy

Root

Why should you consider strategic visualization? You might be surprised by the answer! I’ve had the great privilege of working with executive teams across all industries over the past 20 years. Simply put, my job is to listen and draw stories. It’s to draw not just the words people are speaking but what they are actually saying. Essentially, I draw truth – truth in a strategy and why change is necessary.

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Can you legally fire a “victim” whom you honestly believe has fabricated a discrimination complaint at work?

The Employer Handbook

Image Credit: Piqsels.com (CC0 public domain license). Let’s answer one of the most common questions that I receive when I speak at HR events. The answer is yes, according to this recent federal court decision. I’ll explain why in a bit, but let’s start with the unique facts. The plaintiff worked at a fast-food restaurant for a few weeks.

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Employee Engagement Tips to Avoid Burnout

Engagedly

Many companies have recently adopted a hybrid model. This allows employees to work from the office and as well as from their homes. But, in the past year, most of the employees have worked remotely, and they will need to adjust back to working in an office. During the global lockdown, many employees got used to working from home and having more flexibility.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Building the Future Through STEM [Podcast]

TalentCulture

STEM, an acronym for the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, will greatly affect the future of work. STEM is at the core of innovative technologies, driving not just […]. The post Building the Future Through STEM [Podcast] appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Hiring IT and Cybersecurity Staff? Make Sure to Screen Before Employment

Cisive

In today’s age, experiencing forms of cyber infiltration in a firm is almost a given. Information security experts know best that the greatest threat while securing core systems and data has changed. No longer is the battlefront at the network perimeter; today, the biggest risks come from within the enterprise, inside the network. “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those that will be” states Robert Mueller, Former-FBI Director.

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Workology Launches 2021 #HR Professional Development Survey

Workology

With more than 8,000 published articles, podcasts, webinars, and videos since 2005, here at Workology we’re focused on providing workplace practitioners with the information, knowledge, and support. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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You Can’t Find Good Employees Because You Aren’t Doing These Things

Helpside

Finding good employees has always been a struggle for businesses of all sizes and that is especially true in today’s labor market. Instead of simply posting a job description and hoping a qualified candidate will apply, planning ahead can improve the process before you even have an open position to fill—taking the “finger crossing” out of the equation.

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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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Episode 298: Creating Inclusive Apprenticeships with Josh Christianson of PIA

Workology

This episode of the Workology Podcast is part of a podcast series powered by the Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (or PIA). PIA is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. This episode of the Workology Podcast is part of a podcast series powered by the Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (or PIA).

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How to Help Conscientious Employees Avoid Burnout

IO At Work

Research demonstrates that conscientious employees may experience extra stress in the face of workplace ambiguity. How can organizations help them?

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The day-to-day and ins-and-outs of the hybrid work model

Rise

Is it the best of both worlds? The hybrid work model—where employees work part time in the office and part time at home—seems to be the best combination for employees. It’s flexible, allows for collaboration, and offers some structure. Surveys indicate that 77% of Canadian employees want a hybrid work model. Gallup research also reveals that employees working remotely part-time are the most engaged at 43%, with 38% and 32% engagement reported by employees working from home and from the office fu

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Research Points to the Value of Inclusive Leadership in Diverse Teams

Pollack Peacebuilding

Summary of: Ashikali, T., Groeneveld, S., & Kuipers, B. (2021). The role of inclusive leadership in supporting an inclusive climate in diverse public sector teams. Review of Public Personnel Administration, 41 (3), 497–519. [link]. Background & Theory: While numerous past studies have examined the importance of inclusion initiatives among diverse work environments, not many studies have focused specifically on the role of inclusive leadership in this context.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Teaching the Business to Fish, with Brian Hinshaw of AT&T | Podcast Recap

Quickbase

When you have a “particular set of skills”, what’s the best way to scale your value across the entire organization? . ” I like to use the analogy to teach teams to fish on their own. I want them to be able to have a solution, have it meet their needs, but then day two day three onward they’re often able to do on their own. They don’t always have to come back for help with moving to that next component they want to do.”.

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Returning back to the office: key considerations

Jostle

The transition to remote working was definitely a challenge we didn’t see for ourselves. But it’s really the transitioning back into the workplace that’s caught us off guard. So, how do leaders ensure that they provide a safe, productive, and seamless transition back to the office?

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New Form 1095-C Draft Issued by IRS for Filing in 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

In July 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued an early release draft of Form 1095-C—an important ACA reporting document. While not ready for publication and use just yet, human resources departments should take note of a few updates to Form 1095-C—and prepare for potential changes to 1094-Cs. Read on to find out what HR needs to know.

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