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Eron Barnes of SAC Wireless: “Learn how to let go of control and empower your team”

Thrive Global

Learn how to let go of control and empower your team. The newest person may have the best idea. Staying open to new perspectives gives diversity of thought to any project and boosts everyone’s self-worth. As part of my series about “Lessons From Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Eron Barnes. Eron Barnes is the Vice President of National Program Management at SAC Wireless.

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UK Employers: Gender Pay Gap Reports are Coming

Trusaic

3 minute read. Imagine you are a business leader in the UK heading into 2021. You have a lot to consider as the new year dawns. There are new rules for businesses that are part of the Brexit transition. There is the continued reality of a global pandemic and its economic effects. And there is also the fast-approaching deadline for submitting UK gender pay gap reports (March 30, 2021 for most public employers, and April 4, 2021 for private employers).

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Being Professional Without Being Too Friendly: the Right Balance

6Q

Building relationships with others is an art on its own and can be even more complicated when it involves business. Every company and business has a system. This article explains. Depending on the size, the industry and the workplace, the relationship between employees, managers and directors could be different. No matter what kind of company, the human relationship is an important aspect and one that can’t be overlooked.

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Not working 9-5

HRGem

Remember that old joke about going to a meeting that could have been an email? Well, we’re still doing it.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Every Moment

Everyday People

This post represents quite a few milestones !! It’s a New Year, it’s my birthday and it’s the 10-year anniversary of my blog. Hard to grasp that all of these events convened at the same time. It also is a great example of what I wanted to “talk” about this week. You do tend to reflect more as you get older. I never thought that would be the case, but it happens because I think you realize your time on this planet is on the downward side of the curve.

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How Small Businesses Can Benefit From Diversity and Inclusion

Zenefits

The topic of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) is nothing new to most large businesses in 2020. While there have been many well researched advantages to employing a diverse workforce and creating a culture of inclusion, smaller businesses may not always have the resources to keep this practice top of the mind. If you’re a small business interested in learning how to integrate D&I practices into your company DNA, we interviewed Ashley Fernandez , Career Coach at Ashley Marie Coaching and In

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my boss is upset I won’t drive long distances, getting reimbursed for pole dancing classes, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss is frustrated that I won’t drive long distances by myself. My job involves some emergency response (not all the time). One of the main sites where we get called to respond is a 5-6 hour drive from the office. The problem: I’m not comfortable driving more than 2-ish hours by myself.

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Top 5 Things You Need To Know as a Homeowner

Take It Personel-ly

Are you thinking about buying your first home? It isn’t rocket science but there is a rather steep learning curve to master. If you play your cards right, you’ll come out unscathed and ready to profit from your purchase. Here are the top 5 things that you will absolutely need to know as a first-time […].

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What You Can Do To Keep Safe From Covid-19

New to HR

These are stressful times for everyone, no one wants to catch Covid, but it’s starting to seem like it’s unavoidable with these never-ending quarantines and. The post What You Can Do To Keep Safe From Covid-19 appeared first on New To HR.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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3 Ways to Spark Interest at a Trade Show

Take It Personel-ly

Are you thinking about hosting a trade show in the near future? If so, there are a number of things that you will need to keep in mind. One of them is the fact that you need to do all in your power to draw attention to your display items. Here are 3 great ways […].

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Diamond Hawkins and Lidia Debesay of Pothos Beauty: “The first step is starting”

Thrive Global

The first step is starting. We both have a background in strategy, so we sat down and envisioned every possible way we could build this. We hopped on a call, made tea and started dreaming. We used the design thinking framework to work through our ideas. At Pothos Beauty, from the start no idea is too crazy of an idea for us. As a young person with an idea, you’ve got to be a little bold to make it a reality?

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OFCCP Settles Discrimination Claims with Nebraska Skilled Nursing Home

Berkshire Associates

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has entered into a conciliation agreement with GGNSC Omaha Hallmark, LLC and Omaha Metro Care Rehabilitation Center, LLC to settle allegations of hiring discrimination at a skilled nursing home facility in Omaha, Nebraska. OFCCP entered into this agreement with both companies because Omaha Metro Center replaced GGNSC as the facility’s operator, after the review was initiated but before the agreement was executed.

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Taniya Mishra of SureStart: “Women are not technical”

Thrive Global

The representation of women in STEM has hardly budged in the last two decades. Less than 25 percent of the tech workforce is female, even though half the market using the products is. At the leadership level, it is even worse. Just 5 percent of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women! This lack of gender-diversity in the tech workforce has perpetuated biased solutions that are harmful to women, communities of color, and regularly penalize already marginalized population

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From Prevention to Remission: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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It’s Official: Payactiv is The Only CFPB-Approved EWA Provider

Payactiv

The CFPB’s Approval Order only applies to Payactiv—and Payactiv is the only EWA provider to have achieved such an order. The post It’s Official: Payactiv is The Only CFPB-Approved EWA Provider appeared first on PayActiv.

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Why Reconnecting with the Child In Us Can Support Our Healing and Growth

Thrive Global

Black Women Should Mourn That Which We Were Told to Get Over. This essay is an edited excerpt from “First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life”). In “ First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life ,” I document what it is like for a Black woman to be in a professional environment as the first or only.

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Growing Inclination towards Short-term Gigs and a Resilient Workforce

HR C-Suite

Technology has forayed into every aspects of our lives in the past couple of decades. It has disrupted the majority of verticals and has transformed the way we operate. The human workforce also has transformed significantly. While regular jobs may have become fewer for many and may not hold the charm for many others, unemployed but skilled […].

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My winning formula to self-esteem

Thrive Global

For years I’ve battled with self-esteem. I don’t quite know what to pin point the cause to as I’ve had my fair share of challenges; so it could have stemmed from a number of scenarios or built up over time because of them all. As I’ve grown older the challenges haven’t just magically disappeared, however my internal response over time has.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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2021 Employee Perks to Consider

Zenefits

It’s officially the New Year, and employees at the tail end of a tough 2020 are looking for workplace perks focused on flexibility and wellness. Many employees want the added control over their own schedules they’ve had from working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic to be permanent, allowing them to better balance obligations at work and home.

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3 Tips To Help Manage Your Mental Health For Business Success in 2021

Thrive Global

As a society, we constantly hear how important it is to take care of our mental health and make it a priority in our daily lives. Managing your mental health and taking care of yourself while also running a business is not as easy as it sounds. It is time to take control of your mental health and find ways to make it a priority to ensure success for your business in 2021.

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Retail will continue downward spiral with major job losses in 2021

HR Digest

The economies of the world have taken a beating due to the pandemic and it is predicted that it will take at least another two years for the various countries to reach normalcy in their development cycles. The industries hit hardest by the pandemic induced lockdowns are retail, automobiles, hospitality, oil and airlines and travel. The Centre for Retail Research has estimated that up to 200,000 jobs in retail could vanish in 2021.

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Mantras that Emotionally Resilient People Use

Thrive Global

Science tells us that the way we talk to ourselves, especially during trying times matters a great deal. In these moments, negative thoughts, self-doubt, and uncertainty can trigger our fear and impede our ability to think rationally. On the other hand, empowering words and phrases can help you reframe your thoughts and shift your perspective to a more productive one.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Warning: Facebook And Twitter Are ‘Dangerous’ Even If You’ve Never Used Them

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Scientists have found Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms now have the capability to 'clone' and falsely represent your behavior, even if you don't use social media.

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Larissa Malcolm of ‘Flourishing Focus’: “Beware of the shiny object”

Thrive Global

Beware of the shiny object. It’s expensive. There are more expenses than I guessed. Starting on a broken shoestring budget, all the little things add up fast. I never heard of shiny object syndrome before and have learned the hard way. I wish I started with a budget and a list of needs, wants, and things you can save for later or never get. I started without a basic knowledge of business finance.

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Opposition Leader Navalny Faces Dilemma As Big Political Year Dawns For Russia

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Navalny did not comply with the order to hand himself in to the authorities in Moscow—but his understandable desire to avoid prison leaves him with a big question: how effectively can he continue his political campaigns against the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, from outside Russia?

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7 Common Habits That Boost Risk of Depression

Thrive Global

The insidious dark world-building inside your head, where everything that you enjoy previously become frivolous and you feel a dark-gray cloud taking hold of your life, is what depression feels like. . Depression comes in many forms. Clinical depression, seasonal affective disorder, atypical depression, bipolar disorder are some common types of depression that people often suffer from.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Nobody Has A Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Amazon’s competitive advantage, a website with one of the best online shopping experiences on the planet, seemed to be a sustainable competitive advantage for a time.

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How to Let Go of Regrets in the New Year So that You Can Be Happy

Thrive Global

Are you, like many of us, hoping to let go of regrets in the New Year? You know the regrets I am talking about – the ones that give you a pit in your stomach when you think about them. The regrets about choices that you did or didn’t make. Regrets can be hard to live with. Regrets make you think about the way your life could have been if only you had gone a different direction.

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5 New Year Resolutions You Should Never Make—Based On Science

Forbes Leadership Strategy

New Year resolutions are useful and even important, but there are some we should avoid or risk ruining our new year before it starts.