Wed.May 01, 2019

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45 Empowering Quotes from Female Leaders

Take It Personel-ly

Although women face many challenges in business and entrepreneurship, more women than ever are starting businesses, earning C-level positions, and leaving legacies far beyond their job title. For Women’s History Month this year, celebrate the successes and future of female leaders with these empowering quotes from inspirational women. These quotes from women in business, fashion, […].

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The problem with modern leadership: diversity, inclusion and the ‘hero’ complex

HR Zone

Change. Why we should adopt a servant model of leadership.

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An Employer’s Primer on Dealing with Rumors in the Workplace

Justworks

Rumors in the workplace come in all shapes and sizes and, in some cases, can damage employee morale. Often, the rumor mill can be put to rest with a little tact and forethought from leadership. Below, we dive into a few common workplace rumors that can undermine morale and present a risk to your company’s cultural values, and offer some simple ways that you can get ahead of them.

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Strategic HR vs Compliance HR: What’s the Difference?

Reflektive

Compliance has traditionally been HR’s main focus and area of responsibility. HR is expected to ensure the company meets all legalities concerning employee treatment while making sure employees understand workplace handbooks, codes of contact, and similar issues. Compliance HR continues to have its place in modern human resources, but growing access to employee data has seen the rise of strategic HR and the alignment between human resources and company goals.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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The Art of Communicating Employee Survey Results by Survey Type

Kazoo

There’s a lot to consider when communicating employee survey results to your workforce. Is there a right way to share findings specific to a survey you’ve already deployed or plan to run in the future? How can you be more confident in your organization’s approach when it comes to closing the feedback loop? For starters, when asked for opinions through employee feedback surveys we all want to see proof that we’ve been heard. .

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The Art of Communicating Employee Survey Results by Survey Type

Kazoo

There’s a lot to consider when communicating employee survey results to your workforce. Is there a right way to share findings specific to a survey you’ve already deployed or plan to run in the future? How can you be more confident in your organization’s approach when it comes to closing the feedback loop? For starters, when asked for opinions through employee feedback surveys we all want to see proof that we’ve been heard. .

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Grandmothered ACA Plans Receive Transition-Relief Extension

ACA Times

2 minute read: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the period of non-enforcement for certain non-compliant health policies under the Affordable Care Act through the end of 2020. The extension, detailed in a recent memo , applies to certain health insurance plans in the individual and small group markets that took effect after the ACA was enacted but before the applicable ACA provisions went into effect.

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An Interview with Tesla’s Felicia Mayo on Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion

HR Digest

Creating an Environment that Encourages Cognitive Diversity In a remarkable interview with The HR Digest, Felicia Mayo talks about the value of cognitive diversity in the global business sector and what makes a great leader. “The ability to inspire, motivate and create followership is nirvana,” she says. “When you have a leader that exhibits this strength, that leader can rally employees towards the impossible.

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Motivating employees to higher performance

HR Morning

Building and sustaining an energized workforce that takes initiative requires creating an inspiring atmosphere. Some of the key features of such a workplace are: A creative work environment where employees are able to express themselves openly. A work environment not stifled by unnecessary process and policy hurdles. A challenging and constructive work environment featuring constant feedback.

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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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why can’t I wear shorts to work?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I recently hired an entry-level employee. This is her first office/full-time job ever, so part of my job is also making sure she understands office norms. Today during our weekly check-in, we were talking about the weather getting warmer and she made a comment about needing to buy more shorts for during the week. I explained that shorts aren’t appropriate work attire, even at our semi-casual office.

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HR faces a growing digital skills talent gap challenge

HRExecutive

The growing impact of digital transformation on talent is undeniable, so HR executives need to start planning a strategy for closing the impending digital skills gap, according to new research from The Hackett Group. In fact, The Hackett Group reports that dramatic changes in the nature of work as a result of rapid maturing and adoption of “smart automation” technologies actually are imminent.

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Making Work Easier For Your Employees

New to HR

There are a lot of things that you might need to cater for to make sure that you are properly looking after your employees, but without a doubt one of the most important is that you are doing whatever you. The post Making Work Easier For Your Employees appeared first on New To HR.

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An Interview with Diane Gherson, CHRO at IBM, on Driving Organizational Transformation

HR Digest

Meet The Woman Who Has Changed IBM’s History Harnessing the power of data analytics to transform process, people, and culture is not easy. It demands conscientiousness - but when you master the organizational muscle of using data, it can contribute to greater prosperity. Today, as Diane Gherson, CHRO IBM, transforms global workforce outcomes through talent analytics and data, she is not afraid to put forward profoundly ambitious and path-breaking ideas.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Protecting Your Online Privacy As A Telecommuter

Take It Personel-ly

Between 20% and 25% of U.S. employees work from home some of the time. Meanwhile, 5% of employees telecommute from home on a full-time basis, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census. However, with a recent Alfresco survey revealing that 98% of employees track what their employees are doing online, it’s essential that you take […].

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Smart Shopping Lesson | Financial Literacy for Middle School

EverFi - HR

Teaching financial literacy for middle school can be tough. Most financial concepts seem simply too far off for students to grasp in the present. Middle school Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, Gianna Gurga, leverages FutureSmart ‘s digital lessons to bring savvy shopping – something middle schoolers are quite familiar with – into her classroom.

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Arizona Will Recognize Out-of-State Occupational Licenses

SHRM Resources

Arizona is the first state in the nation to recognize occupational licenses from other states, eliminating a recertification process that critics say is an unnecessary obstacle to workers and a drag on local economies.

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my employee is hassling coworkers about their clothes, their language, and her feelings

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I hired a new team member, “Jane,” six months ago. She’s competent and diligent, but now that she’s coming out of her shell, her rigidity around her idea of professional norms are quickly alienating her team members as well as other people on staff. * She complains about women colleagues’ workwear for being too revealing.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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12 employee benefits and perks that your company should consider

Qualtrics HR

There’s no denying it, a happy workforce is a productive workforce. Countless research reports back this up, and as the employee experience continues to evolve, employees expect their employers to deliver individualized services and experiences. Today, things like PTO, healthcare, and retirement benefits have become table stakes. But to attract and retain top talent it’s no longer enough to only offer standard benefits.

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I Want my Dad Back: One Father’s Struggle and Journey with Depression and Anxiety

SHRM

Andrew trying to keep pace with his son Luke While I was stationed in Iraq in 2006 and 2007, my then 3-year-old son, Luke, would end each video that he, his baby sister and his mom sent me with the same five words: “I want my dad back.” He missed his dad, and there was no way to measure how much I missed all of them. Given the technology of the times and my remote location, there was no immediate way to respond and let him know that I would have done.

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What Small Businesses Can Offer New Hires That Others Can’t

Acacia HR Solutions

It is no secret, and certainly not up for debate, that small businesses struggle to hire the talent they need. The struggle exists for many reasons. The budget does not exist to draw the talent they need away from larger competitors. They are in such a young startup phase that talent is leery of leaving. The post What Small Businesses Can Offer New Hires That Others Can’t appeared first on Acacia HR Solutions.

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Alumni & donor engagement: 8 lessons from the CX world

Qualtrics HR

Holly Palmer is one of the leading figures in the world of alumni, donor and volunteer research. Her mission is to bring these audiences closer to education institutions through two-way dialog and excellent supporter care. Since founding Holly Palmer Consulting in 2016, she has presented at industry conferences on topics including creating a relationship fundraising culture, how to improve donor retention and how to design a meaningful alumni research study.

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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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10 elements of a strong culture

Jostle

A strong company culture is more than just hiring the right people, or coming up with catchy core values. It’s a concerted effort by everyone, not just the CEO or upper management, to show up, engage, and work with each other to make those values real. Strengthening your culture is an organization-wide effort.

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8 Lessons for Teaching Outside the Classroom

EverFi - HR

I think it’s safe to say we all suffer from Nature-Deficit Disorder (NDD). You won’t find this disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (yet) but its effects can surely be observed if you look closely enough. Thankfully, we don’t have to look too far to find a solution – teaching outside! . The amount of time we spend indoors and in front of screens, white boards and stale air is actually detrimental to our physical and mental health and for the purposes

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The First 90 Days Will Make or Break Your New Hire

SHRM

"Onboarding begins the minute an offer letter is signed." -Amy Hirsh Robinson An advance conversation with Amy Hirsh Robinson has me even more intrigued about her upcoming presentation and challenge for the 2019 SHRM Conference and Exposition in June. Her topic: The First 90 Days Will Make or Break Your New Hire. Last year, Amy filled both the session room and the over-flow room with a similar session devoted to onboarding.

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DOL Rules That ‘Gig’ Workers Are Not Employees

Namely

The “gig” is up—according to the Department of Labor (DOL), anyway. An opinion letter recently published by the agency rules that gig-economy workers are independent contractors, not regular employees. That distinction matters, as contractors aren’t subject to the same federal protections as employees, including minimum wage rules and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , which dictates overtime eligibility.

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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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4 Escape Room Ideas for Classrooms

EverFi - HR

Our students learn best when they invest themselves in the lesson at hand. What better way to break away from the classic, “sit-n-listen” learning environment than with a classroom escape room or breakout game? Escape rooms make for an engaging and unique lesson that students will take to heart. Escape Rooms Teach Students The ‘How’ The old “teach a man to fish” adage is a bit of a cliche, but it holds up.

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5 Signs That Your Team Needs An Engagement Software

Engagedly

When you’re in the midst of a difficult period, the signs of burnout can be easy to miss or ignore. It’s common for managers to assume that things will go back to normal once the quarter is over […].

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Encouraging Risk Taking in the Classroom

EverFi - HR

Teaching is a risk-taking activity. Spending your career shaping the next generation is not a safe proposition. Some students will fail, some will break your heart, and some will be so good you wish they could stay in your class forever. But as is often the case, the biggest risks come with the greatest rewards. Encouraging risk taking in the classroom can seem counter-intuitive – after all, the stakes are so high, and so often default to the tried-and-true over exploring new methods, tech