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interviewing with a beard as a woman, fending off an unwanted promotion, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. Interviewing with a beard as a woman. I’m a graduate student about to start my first professional job search, and I’ve been trying to prepare myself for the process. Here’s my situation: I’m a women with a beard, and not a blonde one: it’s dark and coarse. I shave every morning, and by halfway through the day, I’m got a shadow.

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Thank You and Happy 2017 from #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Thank you for being a HR Bartender reader and for sharing HR Bartender with your contacts on social media. I can’t begin to tell you how much it means to me. Thank you to all the people who send me questions and comments. I wish that I could answer them all! But I’m honored that you have confidence in my ability to respond and hope I don’t disappoint.

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5 Must-Read Talent Acquisition Articles of 2016

Visier

Talent Acquisition has re-invented itself. This was a recurring theme that we saw in 2016, and thanks to analytics , Talent Acquisition has graduated from a simple candidate filling function to a strategic arm that has a direct correlation to an organization’s bottom line. This year, Talent Acquisition has experienced strategic growth and is now a critical part of the conversation that shapes an organization’s direction and vision.

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ICYMI: The Critical Difference Between Managing and Leading

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for December's top stories! What's the Difference Between a Manager and a Leader?

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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 Do Employees Quit?

EmployeeConnect

A big problem that most companies go through without stopping to think about, is their high turnover rate. Like the saying, “most friendships come and go”- the same applies to employees. Despite it being a popular belief and saying, the real problem that lies here is that companies don’t tackle the core reason as to why it even exists. Most managers would believe it’s because of the changing dynamics of the workforce, where employees roll in and out.

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Form 1095-B Has Been Updated For the 2016 Tax Year

ACA Times

The IRS has been updating several forms for the 2016 tax year. We’ve seen the final updated Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. Form 1095-B has also seen some changes. The Form, which reports an individual’s health coverage, has some modifications. However, its transmittal form, Form 1094-B is unchanged. So what has changed with Form 1095-B? Here is a tip sheet: Form 1095-B. · In Part I, Lines 2 and 3, as well as Part IV, Columns b and c clarify that a TIN other than SSN may be used, where in 2015 it was S

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New Employee Benefits That Could Be Your Secret Weapon

TalentCulture

Healthcare and 401(k)? Boring. Today’s employees crave benefits that are as innovative as they are. Providing the perks employees really want— in addition to the medical coverage they need, of course—can help you attract and retain top talent. Fortunately, employee benefits don’t have to be expensive to be appealing. Don’t feel pressure to build a Google-worthy game room or turn your headquarters into a jungle terrarium like Amazon.

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What Really Matters

NoExcusesHR

There are two things in life that clearly demonstrate our priorities, values, and commitments; despite our endless talk, arm flailing, and sometimes bombastic speeches about accountability and strategy in fancy conference rooms. Calendar Regardless of what we say, wish, or believe that we are doing, our calendars are one of the most powerful sources of truth about our lives.

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5 Profound Insights On Success From A Wharton Prof Devoted To Understanding It

TalentCulture

When Wharton Business School professor Richard Shell was faced with a life-threatening illness, he was forced to think about the big picture. What was success to him? Since then, Shell has dedicated his life to helping folks find true meaning in their own lives and work. If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.

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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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Best of TLNT 2016: The 5 Secrets Of Great Interviewers

TLNT: The Business of HR

Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 12 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.

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7 Game Changing Moves to Score Big on Performance Reviews

Reviewsnap

Are you winning employee performance management in your organization? Within the past decade, HR departments have realized the importance and effectiveness of feedback; In fact, companies who implement regular employee feedback have turnover rates that are 14.9% lower than companies where employees receive no feedback. Simple tactics and strategies can turn your company’s performance management … Continue reading 7 Game Changing Moves to Score Big on Performance Reviews.

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How to Get the Most Out of Employee Check-ins

Workology

Checking in with your team-members doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out or difficult process. It’s an easy day-to-day practice which can be integrated with your daily workflow. We give you some tips to help you keep your performance check-ins frequent, easy and beneficial for everyone. 1. Embed feedback and conversations into daily work life […] Source.

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2016 Regrets

Laurie Ruettimann

I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets and resolutions. This post is all about my biggest 2016 regrets, and the list is too long to replicate on my blog. My regrets fall into specific categories: angry conversations, missed opportunities, inconsiderate words, and inattentive behaviors. And some of my regrets are messy and overlap like a Venn diagram.

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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PODCAST - #HRHappyHour 270: There are no new HR predictions

Steve Boese

HR Happy Hour 270- There Are No New HR Predictions. Hosts: Steve Boese , Trish McFarlane. Listen to the show HERE. This week on the show, Trish and Steve discuss why there are no new HR predictions. Every year by January, there are a slew of articles, blog posts and social media discussions around HR predictions. As usual, we're finding that none of the predictions are new.

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What Company Perks Should You Offer Employees in 2017?

Paychex

Compensation and benefits are key tools in the ongoing challenge to recruit and retain quality employees, but in many cases company perks can play an equally important role. So what company perks should you consider offering to your workforce in 2017?

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Terminating Employees and Preventing FMLA Retaliation Claims

HR Daily Advisor

Employees may bring two types of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-related claims against their employers: first, interference with their rights under the FMLA, and, second, retaliation against them for requesting time off under the FMLA, exercising rights under it, or making a claim. Both individuals and organizations may be liable for FMLA violations.

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It Takes a Village to Boost Employee Job Satisfaction

Evil HR Lady

Job satisfaction is critical to keeping your workforce happy and productive. If people are satisfied with their jobs, they are more engaged, work harder and are less likely to leave for another job. One of any HR leader’s top priorities should be increasing job satisfaction across all business units and locations. But how can you do that? Even the best HR person can’t be at all places at all times.

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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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Top 16 Compensation Blog Posts from ’16

Compensation Today

We’re looking down the end of a very eventful year. As always, it’s a mix of celebration and farewell as start to count down to midnight. From Pokemon Go to the Rio Olympics to the Cubs finally winning the World Series. From Aleppo to Zika with Brexit in between. From Carrie Fisher and George Michael to Alan Rickman, David Bowie, and Prince. The US elected a new president which brings a change in administration. 2016 was a busy year in HR too, between FLSA and Minimum Wage legislation, and the o

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Campus. Job Board. Open House. Choosing a Route to Recruit…

New to HR

Post-2007 it seems that funds are as tight as ever, and companies and households alike are conscious they need to be efficient and not waste time, money or energy. Anyone who has ever worked in HR or on a talent recruiting team will be more than aware that finding that ideal candidate consumes plenty of all the above. So what’s the best way to go about recruiting in today’s climate?

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The History of Wearable Tech at Work & Its Future

Workology

If there’s one thing you should know about me is that I love me some tech which is weird considering I was raised by hippie parents in Kansas no less. We had all of 5 television stations with rabbit ear antennas, no microwave or computer until I nearly graduated. We lived in a different time […] Source.

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Best of TLNT 2016: Here’s Why Good Employees Leave

TLNT: The Business of HR

Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 10 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.

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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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update: I’m worried my manager has lost confidence in me

Ask a Manager

Remember the letter-writer who had gone through a harder-than-normal period at work and was worried that her manager had lost confidence in her ? Here’s the update. What commenters said about anxiety really resonated with me. It helped put things in perspective, and now that I’m more removed from the situation, I can recognize that I was more anxious than I realized, and that I was responding to stress by getting depressed.

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Best of TLNT 2016: The ROI Of Improving Employee Engagement

TLNT: The Business of HR

Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 9 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.

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updates: one of our coworkers is putting nails in our car tires, employees are afraid they’ll be ostracized after they’re promoted, and more

Ask a Manager

Continuing our annual December “where are they now” series, here are four more updates from people who had their questions answered here this year. 1. I think one of our coworkers is putting nails in our car tires. Long story short, nothing exciting really happened afterwards, which I suppose could be construed as a good thing. We ended up reporting the incidents to our security/facilities team so that they would have it on record to see if there would be a recurring pattern.

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Best of TLNT 2016: Thought Diversity: A New Way to Hire, Manage and Reward

TLNT: The Business of HR

Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 11 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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20 Things We Learned in 2016 about Org Charts

Pingboard

The end of December is always a great opportunity to look back on the year to remember what happened, what we learned and take away a few things we’ll remember in the years ahead. The news organizations love putting together snippets of the year’s best, worst, strangest, saddest and every other “-est” story imaginable. We thought we’d jump on the bandwagon and summarize all of the great information we’ve learned and shared this year.

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Programs Offer Free, Low-Cost Opportunities for Workers to ‘Earn While They Learn’

HR Daily Advisor

From enrollment in college degree programs to apprenticeships to “Returnships ® ,” employers are offering many opportunities to help workers advance their education and sharpen their skills while earning a paycheck. Take Manpower’s new MyPath Program, which offers a Full College Tuition Coverage program that is open to most actively assigned U.S. associates who are pursuing an associate’s or a first-time bachelor’s degree.

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5 Powerful Questions for the New Year

HR C-Suite

The sparkle of a new year is upon us. You may be anxious to slam the door on this year especially if it brought about difficulty, challenge and disappointment for you. But before you send off this past year, make it end well by mining gems of growth from it. Every experience, good or bad, […].