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is my employee lying about needing sick time?

Ask a Manager

This post, is my employee lying about needing sick time? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I just took over job duties for a departing manager and inherited a new employee. He does a generally good job, although I have had some concerns about his work ethic (that’s a different story entirely that I plan to address).

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Understanding Talent Analytics: What You Need to Know

Decusoft

Successful businesses understand the importance of good talent. The right staff can make the difference between success and failure for many organizations. However, managing and refining internal processes require developing better employee acquisition and management solutions. . Finding and retaining employees with the necessary skills and experience takes time and money that could be used elsewhere.

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Building a compelling employee value proposition (EVP)

Achievers

Employers everywhere are familiar with the Great Resignation. The elevated quit rate among employees that began in 2021 is affecting organizations across industries. The Great Resignation is partially a response to the opportunity the pandemic gave employees to evaluate their job and its effect on their personal well-being, together with the new power employees have in a tight labor market.

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INTOO Wins Two Stevie® Awards in 2022 American Business Awards®

Intoo USA

INTOO was named the winner of two Stevie ® Awards in The 20 th Annual American Business Awards ® on April 28. INTOO’s Higher Education Solution was awarded the Gold Stevie in the category of Career and Workforce Readiness Solution. Additionally, the company’s On-Demand Job Seeker Training was awarded the Bronze Stevie in the category of Achievement in Online Training.

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New Report from 3,500+ Employers Confirms Retention is a Top HR Priority in 2024

The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.

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Megan Rapinoe Joins Trusaic as Chief Equality Officer

Trusaic

On behalf of Trusaic, I am incredibly excited to announce our partnership with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) World Cup champion, gender and race/ethnicity equality advocate, and LGBTQ+ ally, Megan Rapinoe. Recognizing Megan’s success. In addition to winning the World Cup twice and receiving an Olympic gold medal, Megan has paved the way for pay equity.

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How to answer “What is your greatest strength” question during an interview

HR Digest

“What is your biggest strength?” is a common interview question that most of us have encountered during a job interview. Many candidates are stumped when it comes to answering this question. Establishing the appropriate context and being honest and professional are the best ways to respond. It’s critical that your skills complement the job description.

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How to Make the Most of the Virtual Experience at #SHRM22

SHRM

While I certainly am excited to be attending SHRM22 live and in person this year, I know there’s many folks who can’t join me in New Orleans, whether it’s company policy against travel, budgetary restrictions or schedule constraints. However, what an amazing opportunity virtual attendance provides! You can experience the conference in a whole different way!

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can I ask for a raise if I wouldn’t leave over salary?

Ask a Manager

This post, can I ask for a raise if I wouldn’t leave over salary? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I like my job but I’m very underpaid. Can I do anything about it? It’s not like I would leave if I asked for a raise and they didn’t give me one, so I feel like there is no leverage. You can ask for a raise even if you won’t leave if they say no.

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Here’s Why You Should Offer Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Hppy

Employee tuition reimbursement is a much-coveted benefit, especially among younger workers who may expect their employer to pay for continuing education. You shouldn’t shy away from offering to reimburse your employees any tuition money they pay to take continuing education classes, grad school classes, or college classes. It might sound like an unnecessary expense, but reimbursing tuition expenses can have several benefits for you as an employer.

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The Intelligent Automation Guide For Human Resources

Achieving your HR goals for 2024 requires strategic focus and efficiency. But your team is overwhelmed and in the worst cases, burned out. Our eBook explores how process automation can streamline administrative tasks, enhance collaboration, and improve overall productivity, allowing your HR team to put their energy into higher value activities. Address key challenges such as: Limited resources Departmental silos Employee burnout Learn about the real benefits of advanced automation tools as well

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Job Openings, Quits Set New Records

SHRM Resources

Available jobs rose to 11.5 million in March, the highest number on record, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Job openings outnumbered unemployed workers by about 5.5 million.

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The Importance of Succession Planning

Quantum Workplace

As the great resignation wave continues on, employees are leaving their roles at unprecedented rates, often unexpectedly and without much warning. The war for talent empowers employees to weigh their professional options, resulting in large-scale talent loss for organizations nationwide. Fortunately, succession planning makes it easy to plan for the unexpected and replace top talent seamlessly.

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3 Ways to Promote Better Mental Health for Healthcare Workers

Precheck

3 Ways to Promote Better Mental Health for Healthcare Workers May. 3, 2022. Antique Nguyen Marketing Manager. The pandemic may be slackening, but it’s having a long-lasting effect on the healthcare workforce. A little more than half (52%) of healthcare workers report feeling burnt out, according to a recent USA Today-Ipsos survey. And it’s not just the pandemic: the racial stress, violence and changes in the economy all are taking their toll on healthcare workers.

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9 Memorial Day Ideas For Work

Vantage Circle

Memorial Day is usually considered the unofficial start of summer when everyone starts to plan for long trips or family outings. However, it is much more important than celebrating the start of the summer. It’s a time to honor the military personnel who laid down their lives while serving the military. And if you are planning to celebrate it in the workplace, then this article will assist you in providing some fantastic memorial day ideas for work.

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How HR Can Create a Culture of Feedback

Employees want meaningful feedback. Without it, 98% disengage from their work (Zippia). But do your managers know how to support them? Use this Quick Start Guide to get the conversation started. Your workers don’t just want jobs; they want careers. Invest in your team by giving them meaningful feedback. 65% of employees want more feedback (Zippia). Workers who get daily feedback are 3x more engaged (Clear Company).

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Clarifies Employer Obligations When Evaluating Domestic Violence Convictions

Cisive

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court recently made a decision providing guidance for employers when considering domestic violence convictions on applicants’ criminal history checks. The March 10, 2022 ruling in Cree, Inc. vs. Lab. & Indus. Rev. Comm’n (Labor and Industry Review Commission, or LIRC) indicated that an employer lawfully rescinded a job offer when it learned of an applicant’s domestic violence convictions.

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Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: How to Build an Inclusive Culture

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is cultural diversity in the workplace? 4 types of cultural diversity in the workplace. What are the benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace? 5 ways to promote cultural diversity at work. The importance of cultural diversity in the workplace.

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Offices Facilitate Unplanned Conversations (So Can Virtual Settings)

Wellable

The pandemic forced the world to run a collective field experiment in remote work. By and large, the results were surprisingly positive. Several studies found remote work results in higher productivity, job satisfaction, recruitment, and retention.

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You asked, they answered: Antique Taco on hard work, team culture, and more

Homebase

Meet the owners: Ashley & Rick Ortiz, Antique Taco. With Antique Taco, Ashley and Rick are bringing together their family, their work, and their two greatest passions. A favorite among Chicago’s Wicker Park and Bridgeport neighborhoods, the restaurant serves up fresh tacos and margaritas. Who better to answer your questions about starting and running a small business than business owners who’ve done it themselves?

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How to Conquer These 4 Top-of-Mind HR Challenges

It’s a never-ending tightrope act, trying to find the balance between creating benefits offerings that adapt to the uniqueness of your people, managing your own time and resources, and maintaining the organization’s bottom line. And the ever-changing policies and laws can make cultivating a competitive employee benefits strategy feel impossible. Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retire

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OSHA: National Safety Stand-Down (Falls Prevention)

HR Workplace Services

Click here to discover more about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction … The post OSHA: National Safety Stand-Down (Falls Prevention) appeared first on HRWS.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Extensis

Quick Look: Mental health assistance is one of the most requested employee benefits. This isn’t surprising, as navigating a global pandemic has taken its toll on everyone. Employers have been tasked with finding new ways to keep their employees safe, informed, and engaged, while employees have struggled to balance work and home responsibilities during a time of great instability.

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How IVF Patients Like Me Benefit From Flexibilities Meant for Working Parents

The Muse

Drastic work policy changes during the pandemic finally let me navigate infertility with dignity and gave me the freedom to build my family without sacrificing my career.

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I gave notice to our daycare provider and she freaked out

Ask a Manager

This post, I gave notice to our daycare provider and she freaked out , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My three-year-old daughter has been going to the same in-home daycare provider since she was very young. Her daycare provider, let’s call her Amy, is very good at what she does, has 25 years of experience, and is well-respected in our community.

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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HR analytics needs organizational awareness too

TLNT: The Business of HR

There’s an important management competency that is often overlooked, but is actually extremely important. It’s called organizational awareness.

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Questions Remain on Workplace Emergency Bill

HRWatchdog

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts and CalChamber policy advocate Ashley Hoffman discuss SB 1044 (Durazo; D-Los Angeles) , a proposal that would allow employees to leave work or refuse to show up to work if the employee subjectively feels unsafe. SB 1044 Amendments. We’ve previously explored SB 1044 on The Workplace podcast, but as the bill makes its way through the legislative process, amendments have been made to the proposal and signifi

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Lev’s VP of Client Success on the Empathetic Leadership That’s Led to 4 Promotions

The Muse

For Abbey Sullivan, VP of Client Success at Lev, being a good leader means listening to your team and factoring what actually matters to them into your decisions.

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The Powerful Impact Trees Can Have On Our Well-being

Thrive Global

Pregnant women with a view of trees from their window are less likely to have a miscarriage. This is an extreme example of how trees positively affect us – even from before birth. We are just now realizing the many ways trees, within their forested ecosystem, improve our health and mental well-being. During the pandemic the calming, healing, effects of forests were sought by more people than ever.

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Maximizing Your Health Plan Design Using Data-Driven Insights

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Micro-Mentoring: All You Need to Know

Analytics in HR

Having ample opportunities to develop new skills and competencies is essential for employees and organizations. Micro-mentoring is a great way to enable employees to gain skills and network with their colleagues. Let’s look at micro-mentoring, its benefits for your employees and the organization, and best practices. Contents What is micro-mentoring?

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Don't Ignore The Value Of Performance-Based Interviews

Forbes Coaches Council

Because employers want to focus on simpler interviews and less vetting of candidates, they often ignore powerful, performance-based interview processes at all levels of the organization.

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Greenhouse OPEN Video Series: Improve Your Tech Stack – Meet BrightHire an Interview Intelligence Platform

WorkTech

Greenhouse OPEN 22 is happening on May 24 and 25 at the Javits Center in New York City and virtually. WorkTech Founder George LaRocque will be hosting the “Improve Your […]. The post Greenhouse OPEN Video Series: Improve Your Tech Stack – Meet BrightHire an Interview Intelligence Platform appeared first on WorkTech by LAROCQUE, LLC.