Tue.Aug 06, 2024

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What Are The Top Skills Employers Look For Today?

AvilarHR

READ TIME: 5 minutes. No company needs a static set of workforce skills. What developments shape today’s skills wish list? What are the top skills employers look for today? The set of workforce skills that any company needs is constantly changing. As market conditions, industry developments, technological advancements, company priorities, and other factors change, so must the company’s list of relevant skills.

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Two people pros share what you should know before starting a business

HR Brew

Dreaming about starting your own business or becoming an entrepreneur? So are 59% of working adults in the US, according to a Justworks report. As a people pro, you might have your sights set on joining the nation’s nearly 50,000 HR consultancies or 12,000 employment and recruiting agencies. Both of these sectors experienced growth in recent years, with the number of businesses rising 0.2% and 1.3% respectively YOY between 2018 and 2023, according to IBISWorld.

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Succession planning 101: A step-by-step guide for small businesses

Business Management Daily

Planning for the exit of a valued team member or senior leader is often a stressful event. Usually, employees or managers must leave due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving a hole within your company. To avoid the stress and uncertainty of these transitions, it’s helpful to create a formal succession plan for your most critical roles to prevent operational disruptions when the time comes for a key employee to leave your organization.

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Working as a waitress influenced this talent leader’s career

HR Brew

We chat 1:1 with HR pros about their career journeys. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to share your story with us. When Katie Meyers was 16, she landed her first job waitressing at Skyline Chili in Cincinnati. In that role, she said she learned to put people first—a skill she’d continue to develop as an event planner for Hyatt Hotels in Chicago and eventually, in HR.

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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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HR Spotlight- Peoples State Bank

WorkDove

Request Demo Summary Peoples State Bank, a WorkDove client, leaned on the WorkDove platform to create a cultural shift by implementing the Ideal Team Player principles of hungry, humble, and smart. This initiative was implemented organization-wide by incorporating these 3 characteristics into several WorkDove apps, including Check-Ins, Goals, Performance Reviews, and Recognition.

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Mom’s Equal Pay Day: Closing the Gender Pay Gap

Trusaic

For nearly three decades, Mom’s Equal Pay Day has symbolized how far into the year moms have to work to earn what dads earned in the previous year. This year, the date moves forward from Aug. 15 to Aug. 7. While all progress is welcome, the headlines don’t tell us the whole story, or highlight the effect of the Motherhood Penalty and the persistent pay gap.

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The Importance of Compliance in Managed Payroll

EmployeeConnect

In today’s environment, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements is paramount. For many companies, managing payroll in-house can be a daunting task fraught with risks. Errors in payroll processing can lead to costly fines, legal repercussions, and diminished employee trust. Managed payroll services offer a robust solution, ensuring that payroll is not only accurate and timely but also compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.

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Leadership Development Carnival

Julie Winkle Giulioni

As a former teacher, August is always a reminder to turn my attention to matters of learning. So, I’m delighted to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival featuring the wisdom of 25 friends and thought leaders. Here you’ll find rich resources and insightful reads on communication, creativity, productivity, ethics, and my personal favorite, development.

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HR Summer School Back 2 School Recap

Lighthouse

As the back-to-school season has kicked off for our children, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the highlights of this year’s HR Summer School 2024! Since its inception amid the 2020 pandemic, HR Summer School has stood at the forefront of bridging the HR community, delivering unparalleled virtual learning, and fostering a sense of inspiration among professionals.

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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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Crucial HR KPIs to measure in today’s workplace

Insperity

Many Human resources (HR) key performance indicators (KPIs) have proven useful to track and measure consistently year over year. However, the last few years have changed the workplace in fundamental ways. This has pushed specific HR KPIs to the forefront in importance and significance. HR KPIs are the workforce metrics that HR departments use to evaluate: How HR influences and contributes to the company, and impacts the financial bottom line How successful HR is at achieving HR strategy and over

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Beyond a project management office: Why transformation offices are the future

HRExecutive

Very few transformations deliver on their goals. Over the past decade, project management offices (PMOs) and change management offices (CMOs) have been able to reduce the percentage of transformations that fail from 38% in 2013 to 13% in 2023, according to research by Bain. - Advertisement - But while PMOs and CMOs have helped prevent failures, they haven’t been as successful in improving desired business outcomes.

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National Wellness Month 2024: 6 Employee Wellness Program Ideas

Extensis

Quick look: August is National Wellness Month, but business leaders can contribute year-round to their employees’ well-being. The right benefits package and a healthy work environment can keep your staff happy and engaged while boosting your business’s cost-efficiency. Here, we explore six tips to help employers promote employee wellness during National Wellness Month and beyond.

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HR dilemma: Why a majority of managers are ignoring return-to-office policies

HRExecutive

According to ResumeBuilder, a quarter of U.S. companies plan to increase the number of days employees are required to be in the office next year, and managers will likely be key in ensuring that employees adhere to those boosted return-to-office policies. But will managers comply? - Advertisement - The answer is likely a resounding “no” if managers’ behavior is similar to what happened this year in the U.K.

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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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People and Culture vs. HR: What’s the Difference?

AIHR

The People and Culture function in HR is becoming increasingly prominent. The boundaries between the professional and personal are often blurred, and companies are investing in building environments that prioritize employee wellbeing, stimulate creativity, and encourage innovation. A strong company culture is crucial for anchoring people to business success.

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Financial Resiliency: The Skill You Didn’t Know Your Team Needed

Best Money Moves

Financial resiliency: The skill you didn’t know your team needed. Learn why fostering financial resiliency may be key to a more productive, confident workforce. Everyone encounters rough financial patches at some point — the key is how easily you adapt to situations that threaten your well-being. This concept is at the core of financial resiliency, the key skill you could be missing in your workforce.

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4 Trends Influencing Today’s Leaders

Emergenetics International

Just as business is constantly evolving so too is leadership. To thrive in a landscape full of changing expectations and practices, people are being called to lead differently than in years past. Agility and collaboration are taking precedence over the more hierarchical and autocratic methodologies that managers may have been used to. In the current environment, leaders have an opportunity to expand their skill sets and cultivate an environment where employees and the bottom-line flourish.

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Post-Relocation Support: Strategies for Continued Employee Engagement and Performance

UrbanBound HR

Congratulations, you did it! You found the perfect applicant, sold them on the job and helped orchestrate a successful relocation. Now, it’s time to celebrate, yes? Actually…not so fast. Yes, this is a major accomplishment. But your amazing new hire hasn’t actually proven themselves. So, don’t pop the champagne just yet. Here’s the reality: in order to ensure that your newly relocated employee not only acclimates, but becomes a shining star, you’ll need to provide them with post-relocation suppo

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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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12 Great Examples of Modern Job Descriptions & Templates

Ongig

Well-written job descriptions are important for promoting your company’s employer branding. Modern job descriptions function as concise promotions of your job vacancies, telling your organizational story and enticing prospective hires on how they can become a part of that eventful journey. On the other hand, poorly written JDs could deter qualified candidates from applying for a role or hone in on individuals with a poor job fit.

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9 Useful Tips for Hiring Veterans and Assisting the Community

HR Digest

If you’re committed to giving ex-military officials a chance to rejoin the workforce with ease, then these tips for hiring veterans should put you on the right path. Switching to the corporate setting can be difficult for these individuals and helping them adapt to office life is an essential part of the hiring process. Let’s take a look at some HR strategies for retaining the veteran workforce.

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Reimagine Work: Drive Engagement & Performance

MP Wired For HR

Reimagine Work: Drive Engagement & Performance August 6th, 2024 Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn The pandemic fundamentally changed the way we work. Remote teams are the norm, and employee isolation can hinder engagement and productivity. But what if you could create a vibrant work environment that thrives without daily face-to-face interaction?

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The Digital Divide: Over 50% of Direct Sellers Falling Behind in Transformation

Rallyware for Human Resources

Over 50% of direct selling companies are still in the initial stages of digital transformation. This startling finding from the recent Q2 2024 Survey highlights a critical issue facing the industry. In a world where digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity, these companies risk falling behind, struggling with inefficiencies, declining engagement, and missed growth opportunities. 39% of these companies cite budget constraints as a significant barrier.

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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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Debunking Common PEO Myths: The Truth for Small Business Owners

Helpside

Navigating HR , compliance , and employee benefits can be challenging for small businesses. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) offer crucial support, but myths and misconceptions often cloud their true value. In this article, we will debunk common PEO myths, clarifying misunderstandings about cost, control, and services. Myth #1 ”I will lose control of my business.

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Knowing and Growing the Essential Skills Your Business Needs

Degreed

Skills are the key to unlocking a wealth of positive business impacts like driving workforce change, scaling personalized development, improving organizational agility, and boosting employee performance—and more and more your business should pay attention. With 98% of business executives planning to incorporate more skills-based approaches , aggregating, analyzing, and acting on essential skills and skill data is no longer an option for L&D, HR, Talent, and Change Management professionals.

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Navigating Politics in the Workplace

Astron Solutions

Between the upcoming U.S. Presidential election and two tense ongoing conflicts (Russo-Ukrainian War and Israel – Hamas War), political tensions are at an all-time high around the world. Traditionally politics has been seen as a taboo topic for the workplace. However, recent shifts in generational norms and a very volatile political climate has resulted in political conversations occurring at the workplace.

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Says Forget Likeability– Look for These 3 Traits Instead

Evil HR Lady

What if jerks are the ones who get things done? That’s how Shark Tank ‘s Kevin O’Leary and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor began their recent conversation on LinkedIn –saying they do not look for likeability when investing or hiring. Kevin O’Leary said, with Taylor nodding in agreement: “In the early years and looking at the outcomes, I would always try and work with or invest in men and women that I liked, that I had an emotional connection with that I

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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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Boost your retention efforts with focused EVPs

WEX Inc.

In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for the success of any company. One way organizations do this is to establish a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP). An EVP is a unique set of offerings, benefits, and opportunities that an employer provides to its employees in exchange for their skills, expertise, and commitment.

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This, if true, is what we can direct evidence of race discrimination

The Employer Handbook

Yesterday’s post discussed how direct evidence “proves impermissible discriminatory bias without additional inference or presumption,” i.e., the proverbial smoking gun. But smoking gun evidence in discrimination cases is rare. Employers aren’t out there telling employees that their race will cost them their jobs. Well, most employers, that is.

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Why Celebrating an Employee’s Workaversary is a Game-Changer

OneDirectory

Imagine walking into work on an ordinary Tuesday and finding your office decked out like a mini festival—just for you! Streamers, treats, and smiling colleagues are ready to celebrate your journey with the company. That’s the magic of a workaversary. It’s not just another date on the calendar; it’s a golden opportunity to boost morale, reinforce loyalty, and ignite team spirit.