Tue.Jan 23, 2018

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How to Respond to Suspicions of Sexual Misconduct In A Doctor’s Office

Workplace Coach

Q: I work in a medical clinic. A supporting staff member is supposed to work alongside any physician in a room with a sedated female patient, but we’re short-staffed and so this doesn’t always happen. Twice in the last year, I entered a room in which one of our physicians appeared to be acting inappropriately. It happened again this morning.

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What Employers Should Do When an Employee Resigns – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

A couple months ago, I wrote an article about how to properly resign from your job. Shortly after, I received a note from an employer about a challenge they’re facing, and it reminded me that organizations need to know what to do when an employee resigns too. Here’s the reader note: As an employer, I had an employee who was working on an important project that didn’t even resign, they just left and never responded.

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Cartoon Coffee Break | Unemployment Benefits

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: This post is part of our " Cartoon Coffee Break " series. While we take talent management seriously, we also know it's important to have a good laugh. Check back every two weeks for a new ReWork cartoon.

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12 Ways to Get C-Suite Buy-In for Great HR Initiatives

Visier

Imagine a world where every great HR initiative gets properly funded: Retention programs are fully backed by the C-suite, recruitment snafus are nipped in the bud before they become big problems, and even the CFO meets employee engagement initiatives with near-giddy enthusiasm. Sound like some kind of far-fetched utopian vision? Maybe, but there are practices your HR team can put in place today that will bring you closer to making this fantasy a reality.

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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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The Emerging Alliance Between Human Resources and IT

Reflektive

Performance management is the responsibility of your human resources or people team. This sounds like a no-brainer. But what if I told you we disagree? Here’s the situation: traditional performance management is broken, and most organizations know this. That’s why 81 percent of companies are updating the way they manage performance. Fixing this problem takes more than new technology; it requires a change in the way your entire company views performance.

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How to create a more inclusive workplace culture

PeopleStrategy

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. Gender. Harassment. Sexual Preference. These are the words we see in the headlines more and more frequently. The success of a company hinges on taking each and every one of these words seriously and identifying ways in which to make the workplace a more diverse and inclusive environment were everyone feels comfortable, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, ability and background.

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Get the latest survey research on performance recognition.

Engage2Excel

How common are performance recognition programs today and what effects do they have on the employees they’re designed to influence? To answer these questions, Trendicators™–the research division of Engage2Excel–recently conducted a survey of 1,500 U.S. employees representing all major industries and demographic categories. Statistically Valid Research: The results of this original research study, which have a margin of error of plus or minus 1.5% at a 95% level of confidence, are presented in En

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Extended Deadlines for ACA Open Enrollment Updated

ACA Times

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced it is extending the deadline to enroll in health coverage through the Federal Health Insurance Exchange until March 31, 2018, for individuals affected by the 2017 hurricanes in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. CMS is providing this special enrollment period so that individuals and families impacted by hurricanes can access health coverage on the Exchange and have additional time to make decisions on Medicare health and

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How to create a more inclusive workplace [Video]

PeopleStrategy

Lots of conversations are taking place about the importance of fostering a diverse workforce, but many of them miss one critical piece: inclusiveness. A diverse workforce and an inclusive one go hand in hand. Without an open and welcoming work environment, employees of all backgrounds, races and genders cannot feel comfortable and supported. This year, let’s rally together to build a company culture that builds everyone up.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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Building Your Talent Pipeline - Internships

EDSI

Do: Connect content to education and career path. Connect the internship to your intern’s educational focus and career path. It’s important for the student to be learning about what they’re studying in school. They will be more engaged, motivated and interested in their work. Do: Create a defined role with structure. Structuring internships may require more work up front, but they ultimately create a more engaging environment.

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APPLE: The Real 2nd (or 3rd) Headquarters Your City Wants.

The HR Capitalist

As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody wanna see second prize? Second prize's a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired. -Blake (played by Alec Baldwin) in Glengarry Glen Ross . By now, you know that Amazon is holding a giant RFP/Bake-Off/Contest pitting 20 finalist cities (down from 200+ that originally applied) to determine where a 2nd Headquarters for the company will be located.

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How You Reject a Job Candidate Defines Your Recruitment Strategy

TalentCulture

An organization’s HR team can create advocates out of any applicant—even the rejected ones—by ensuring each candidate has a positive […]. The post How You Reject a Job Candidate Defines Your Recruitment Strategy appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Mentor Impact: Wendy Roberts Shares her Journey

Everwise

Wendy Roberts knows all about the benefits of a co-op. As a student at New Mexico State University, it was how she got her foot in the door at IBM, where she worked on a coveted NASA contract. Throughout the course of her career, Roberts dealt with many trials and tribulations, from layoffs to reentering the workforce after having a baby. Today, Roberts is the global head of technology education at PayPal.

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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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45+ Motivational Quotes for HR, Recruiting and Leadership

Workology

We all need motivation from time to time, and for myself, I have found that sometimes visual quotes and aids are the best way to get me fired up, motivated, and ready to go quickly without a lot of. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Start With These Three Messages to Promote Change

Everwise

Wendy Roberts knows all about the benefits of a co-op. As a student at New Mexico State University, it was how she got her foot in the door at IBM, where she worked on a coveted NASA contract. Throughout the course of her career, Roberts dealt with many trials and tribulations, from layoffs to reentering the workforce after having a baby. Today, Roberts is the global head of technology education at PayPal.

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4 Tips to Help You Recruit People With Disabilities

TLNT: The Business of HR

Every business seeks improvement, whether that’s through bottom-line improvement or finding the best candidates to fill certain positions. Sometimes the two objectives go hand-in-hand, and actively seeking diverse candidates can help businesses improve both of these objectives. Diversifying your staff has been proven to lead to positive outcomes for multiple aspects of a business, but has your team ever thought about diversity in broader terms than a person’s race or gender?

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Why We’re STILL All Trying To Fix Company Induction

Looop.co

It seems to me that everybody is trying to fix Company Induction. I hear this from contacts, clients and it’s often a topic of conversation on LinkedIn: “Has anybody got any ideas on modernising induction?”. I remember this perpetual cycle of fixing induction myself from my in-house days. In fact, it was what I was hired to do in my first L&D job back in the late 1990s.

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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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6 Talent Management Trends for 2018

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

We are currently in the golden age of HR. Modern technology has enabled HR leaders to provide their workforce with a better employee experience. Emerging technologies such as data automation, predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) have now added a level of sophistication in how businesses can manage and engage their workforce for higher productivity.

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3 Ways to Inspire Healthcare Employees to Boost Productivity

Precheck

3 Ways to Inspire Healthcare Employees to Boost Productivity Jan. 23, 2018. Antique-Nguyen.jpg. Antique Nguyen Marketing Specialist. What does improving employee engagement, increasing motivation and boosting morale all have in common? They are all formulated to help employees perform at their best and achieve their highest career goals. Today, even the most inspired can reach a stage of burnout and become less productive.

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Appointment to Maine Human Rights Commission

HR Studio Group

It is an honor and a privilege to be appointed by Governor Paul LePage and unanimously confirmed by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary to the Maine Human Rights Commission. This is my second full five-year term and I am proud to serve Maine and all of the people who call Maine "home.

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Benefits to Hiring Ex-Convicts

HR Daily Advisor

In yesterday’s Advisor , we outlined some of the perceived risks involved for employers who opt to hire ex-convicts. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the potential benefits. There are a lot of potential benefits for employers who consider hiring someone with a previous conviction: The hiring can become evidence of nondiscriminatory practices.

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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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Why Boards of Directors Need a New Profile

Culture University

Ongoing failures and scandals A scan of the literature, the internet and my interviews with a number of governance practitioners has revealed that when selecting and developing board directors – profit or non-profit, the focus is very much on what they know, who they know, and what they’ve done. Perhaps, given the awesome responsibilities of 21st […].

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How You Can Build a Safer Youth Sports Program

Peopletrail

Youth sports are a great way to develop life skills and build character. A positive athletic experience can change the lives of children both on and off the field. However, an unprepared sports program can make a potentially unsafe situation worse. The vulnerability of the participants in youth sports programs makes securing a safe environment a priority.

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Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture

Huffington Post

The women say they were bullied, harassed and even assaulted. They're out of work, but the men who allegedly behaved badly? They still have jobs.

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The State of Employee Benefits 2018

Benefitfocus

Get your free copy of the latest benefit enrollment research from Benefitfocus, featuring top trends in health plan offerings, design and participation.

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Delivering DEI Training That Drives Real Change

Speaker: Jeffrey Hall, Chief Creative Office of WILL Interactive

Great DEI training improves engagement, retention, and teamwork. Poor training does little. What content areas are right for our organization? How can you construct training around empathy-building, relatable stories for a positive disposition to hard topics? We’ll cover the latest research on how to make training that actually delivers attitudinal and behavioral shifts.

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The 3 Most Common Barriers to a Successful Workplace Wellness Program (And How to Avoid Them)

CareATC

Do you aspire to begin a wellness program at your organization? Or do you already have one, but are having trouble keeping it afloat? Nearly 60% of employees with access to a corporate wellness program say that the wellness initiative has made a positive impact on their health and well-being , but there is still room for improvement. If you want to reap the maximum benefits of having a wellness program at your company, there are a few crucial barriers to success that you need to be aware of.

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What is Paid ‘Safe Time’?

HR Daily Advisor

Paid “safe time” refers to paid time off used specifically to deal with issues related to domestic abuse. While many employers offer some form of paid time off, not all employers have specific PTO days allotted to deal with domestic abuse. This can be a critical distinction, as it allows victims in these situations to try to take steps to improve the situation without simultaneously fearing the loss of their job.

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The High Success Rate of Low Expectations

Compensation Cafe

Congratulations, you read this sentence! Not impressed? You shouldn’t be. You probably would be looking at this article if you couldn’t read basic sentences. Celebrating a foregone conclusion is a spiraling path to mediocrity. Achieving the inevitable is not an accomplishment. Imagine an archery target as tall as a garage door with bullseye covering 85%.