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External Workers Are Valuable but Worrisome, HR Says

SHRM Resources

Nearly all HR professionals surveyed by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) agreed that external, independent workers—whether contract, freelance or gig-based—add value to their organizations, but most still have concerns about the legal implications of hiring and managing these workers.

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5 Benefits of Hiring Freelancers

HR Management

Today’s workforce is evolving at an unbelievable pace. While yesterday’s professionals may have been tied to the standard eight-hour workday, modern workers are now opting for more flexible work arrangements. This has paved the way for what we now know as the gig economy, which Small Biz Trends states makes up more than a fourth of U.S. workers.

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how do I get out of a mandatory lip sync battle, employee can’t touch-type, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. How do I get out of a mandatory lip sync battle? My employer is having a mandatory spirit week with a summer camp theme next week. Each day we are to participate in “voluntary” camp activities with our assigned “cabin mates” for the week. The week culminates in a lip sync battle with our cabin mates in front of 100 other employees here at our headquarters and will be recorded for our international staff.

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SHRM CEO Calls for More-Inclusive Workplaces

SHRM Resources

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, president and chief executive officer of the Society for Human Resource Management, on June 24 challenged HR professionals to create more-inclusive workplaces, specifically calling on them to hire people with disabilities, people with criminal histories, veterans and people over age 50.

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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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Top 4 Ways How Analytics Improve Recruitment

RChilli

In an interconnected world, the roles of big data and analytics are becoming more apparent than ever. For example, data and analytics technologies often play a crucial role in providing a clearer and concise picture of candidates, in a similar way to how we developed a configuration feature at RChilli designed to omit biases like gender, race, age, etc., in recruitment.

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Workforce Dimensions from Kronos Ranks #1 in Ventana Research 2019 Workforce Management Value Index

Empower Software

Kronos Incorporated today announced that Workforce Dimensions, the groundbreaking next-generation cloud solution to meet both today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges, secured the first overall ranking with the highest value score in the Ventana Research 2019 Workforce Management Value Index.

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How to Design Employee Experience

SHRM

By now, most employers are sick of hearing about employee engagement. And for a good reason: Despite substantial investment and coverage, the nationwide employee engagement has remained relatively stagnant since Gallup began tracking it in 2000. But we all intuitively understand, and have troves of data to support , engagement’s impact on the bottom line.

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How to Transform Employees Into Powerful Brand Advocates

6Q

An organisation’s employees are its best ambassadors. They are the reflection of the working environment and the living walking personification of your brand. Investing in your employees will always pay back in the long run. That’s why it is so important to transform them into powerful brand advocates. Getting the word out about your brand is a key part of the marketing process and your staff if the perfect advocate.

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Outsourcing For Legal Businesses

New to HR

No matter what area of law you have trained in or what job role you hold, it is likely that legal transcription will be part of your role. Transcribing your legal tapes and alike is not a task that should. The post Outsourcing For Legal Businesses appeared first on New To HR.

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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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Newsday Gets Hammered On Disability Language in This Job Posting

Ongig

On the heels of 7 Controversial Stories About Job Descriptions , here’s another cautionary tale of poor wording in job postings. It was discovered by Wendy Lu, a self-prolaimed “Proud Disabled Woman” (vocal cord paralysis). . Wendy found a job ad posted by Newsday, the Long Island-based newspaper in New York, for a general assignment reporter.

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Welcome to #SHRM19 From Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO

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#HRFL19!

HRJazzy

Florida here I come! The #HRFL19 conference is coming up fast and I’m excited to attend this year. You can learn more about the sessions, social media team, events, and keynotes on the website: [link] Searching for information on the conference? Follow the hashtag #HRFL19 on all social media platforms. The blog has been MIA… Continue reading #HRFL19!

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What an Interesting Place to Find an Employee Video

exaqueo

Just the other day, I was shopping online for black pantyhose. Whenever I shop on Amazon, I start with an overall keyword search, select only those items designated as “Prime,” and then sort by four-star ratings or higher.

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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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Creating Training and Development Programs and Employee Experience Initiatives for Organizations

Jason Treu

Learning and development is something I’ve always been passionate about. I’m a naturally curious, research oriented and understand the value of strategic training. I work with clients (either HR and/or management team) to help them with their training and development needs. Here are a few areas: Create and implement a strategic program for the entire organization.

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An Overview of Risk Management

360HR

Your local schools, restaurants and hospitals all have standards that they must follow. The reason for these standards is simple: to manage risk and deliver high-quality services every time. But ask yourself: do the HR functions at your small or mid-size business follow accepted standards? Do you understand the risks when you incorrectly attract, recruit, retain, discipline, coach, remunerate or terminate staff?

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Low-Cost Tuition: 7 Brick and Mortar Colleges to Apply For Today

Corn on the Job

Most people today are always looking for a way to save money, and that includes finding ways to get an education without coming out of a four-year university with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. While it’s not the norm to find an affordable school that doesn’t solely focus on online learning, there are a few out there still willing to provide an affordable education to those who want one.

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Why Agile Can't Succeed Without HR

Forbes Leadership Strategy

How agile cannot succeed without HR, and how the HR role must change

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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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Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings with @LRuettimann and I (Video) @HRTMSInc #SHRM19

The Tim Sackett Project

Laurie Ruettimann and I discuss the differences between a job description and a job posting and review a great piece of technology called, JDXpert, we did a demo on. Check it out! HRTMS Inc. is a human resources software company that specializes in Job Information and Description Management. Its groundbreaking solution JDXpert allows you to bring structure and efficiencies to the way job information is constructed, managed and stored.

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Big Techs Raise Important Issues Globally Beyond Traditional Financial Risks

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Big techs, especially in Asia-Pacific and North America, have been moving into a wide range of financial services globally at a very rapid pace. Legislators and regulators need a new compass to figure out how to regulate these companies' potential data privacy, competition, and financial risks.

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Common Pay Range Terminology

HRsoft

Recently, modernizing pay ranges has become a major area of focus for companies. While the start of the year provides a fitting opportunity to evaluate pay practices and ensure the right pay structures are in place, it’s also an activity that can – and should – be done regularly. Thus, whether you’re reading this at the beginning of your fiscal year or you’re simply gearing up to make a change in your company’s approach to compensation, it’s never a bad time to reevaluate pay ranges.

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How To Have Courageous Conversations That Attract Clients

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Conversations can attract or repel high-paying clients. "The world needs more non-judgmental, thoughtful, and courageous conversations," says Katherine Eitel Belt, owner of LionSpeak Communications Coaching.

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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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A Fast of Words: Things We Learn In Silence

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Where there is too much speaking there is no room to understand. Where there are no spaces, there is no way to be moved. No chance of being shaken to the core with a sense that love are and hope are still possible.

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5 Common Myths About Entrepreneurship Debunked

Forbes Leadership Strategy

There are misconceptions associated with starting a business that could be holding you back. Now it's time to set the record straight and debunk the 5 most common myths surrounding entrepreneurship.

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Gaslighters/Narcissists Change Rules and Decisions Constantly

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Gaslighter/narcissist employers will constantly change rules and decisions, keeping you off-kilter and walking on eggshells. Learn how to protect yourself.

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2 Simple Ways To Cultivate A Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Through Self-Expression

Forbes Leadership Strategy

2 ways companies can tackle big issues with small wins to create cultures that outshine their competition.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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When Your Team Is Feeling Anxious Or Stressed, Remember This Weird Lesson About Marshmallows

Forbes Leadership Strategy

There’s a tremendous amount of fear and anxiety in the world right now, and leaders are facing a big challenge in figuring out how to help people get their mojo back. Interestingly enough, the answer can be found in a marshmallow. Well, actually a study that included marshmallows.

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Get Ready! Here's How Tech Behemoth Tencent Is About To Up The AI Ante

Forbes Leadership Strategy

If you're worried about the perils of AI, read this now.

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Keep Your Eye On This Key Takeaway From The Cannes Lions Festival

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Wait, did the battle for agency contracts from top consumer brands just shift even more?

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