HR Counselor's Corner
JULY 15, 2020
By Jennifer Price, HR Consultant, East Coast Risk Management. On June 15, 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Justice Neil Gorsuch ruled that “an individual’s homosexuality or transgender status is not relevant to employment decisions.
LifeSpeak
JULY 15, 2020
Did you know there are currently hundreds of languages spoken in Canada and the US? In 2015, the United States Census Bureau estimated that at least 350 languages were spoken in households across the country. Statistics Canada reported a year later that 263 languages were spoken in Canadian homes. Of course English remains the most widespread, but you might be surprised to learn that’s not always the case depending on where you are.
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Forbes Coaches Council
JULY 15, 2020
It's in a company's best interest to treat its clientele as people, not as numbers. Here's how startups can seek to do this, both for existing clients and new ones.
Ask a Manager
JULY 15, 2020
A reader writes: My team, like everyone else, is experiencing a high amount of stress right now. Recently I’ve noticed that when team members are announcing they’re taking a break, they will add something along the theme of “I’m incredibly stressed out and need a mental break.” Multiple people have reported having panic attacks.
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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Professional Alternatives
JULY 15, 2020
It doesn’t matter if you are a budding bookkeeper, a business owner, or even a seasoned CPA, as a top accounting professional , you need the right accounting books to keep your skills sharp and best set you up for success. From tax planning down to making ideal decisions that are based on precise financial information, top-notch accounting knowledge is vital to your success.
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15Five
JULY 15, 2020
Perhaps now more than ever, demands on People Operations roles are incredibly high. Handling just the administrative side of HR while establishing a remote workforce can be a full-time job, let alone the all-important human element that requires your attention and resources. Because the true power of People Ops lies in unlocking the potential of every employee, many HR leaders are discovering or refining new skills in 2020, what today’s guest is calling, “The Year of HR.”.
Trusaic
JULY 15, 2020
Effective 2017, the United Kingdom requires employers with over 250 employees to report on their gender pay gaps. While that obligation is currently suspended based on COVID-19, it is expected to return. Now, recent events have led to a platform for expanding that obligation to include race and ethnicity-based pay gaps. According to a post by London-based People Management , in March of this year a petition was launched in the U.K. requiring employers of 250 or more employees to report on race a
Forbes Coaches Council
JULY 15, 2020
Some employees may feel uncomfortable sharing what's on their minds. It's up to managers to help employees feel comfortable enough to share their insight with the company, without making them feel pressured.
6Q
JULY 15, 2020
Good communication is a vital ingredient to any successful team. Without it, ideas don’t get shared, arising conflicts remain unresolved, and workflow grinds to a near halt. In this article, we discuss five essential tips on improving communication in the workplace. In the workplace, communication plays a key role in any organisation’s productivity and efficiency – from nurturing genuine interpersonal relationships among employees to generating brilliant ideas on how to improve work processes to
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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.
HR Zone
JULY 15, 2020
Culture How to make good culture habits stick.
HRExecutive
JULY 15, 2020
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic , the “future of work” is no longer a concept, says HR industry analyst Jason Averbook. Jason Averbook. “The future of work has smashed into this world of now,” Averbook, co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, said on an HR Technology Conference webinar this week. “We have to start thinking about ‘now’ in completely different ways than we have in the past.”.
Perceptyx
JULY 15, 2020
During our May 7 th Insights Discussion , we shared that just 30% of employees wanted to return to the physical workplace after the COVID-19 pandemic.
EX Program
JULY 15, 2020
The issue of vaping is a much bigger problem in the education workplace than most employers think and now is the time to take action. New proprietary Truth Initiative® research shows: 70% of education workers perceive that using e-cigarettes in the workplace decreases productivity for those who vape 84% agree that vaping at work is [.]. Read More. The post Tip Sheet: Education Employees Bothered by Vaping at Work—What Employers Can Do appeared first on EX Program.
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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.
GetFive
JULY 15, 2020
Hiring managers, HR pros, and recruiters love applicant tracking systems (ATS) — software applications that, among other things, sift through reams of resumes, plucking out the most suitable for the job. The ATS automates parts of the hiring process, which is very good news for busy recruiters. One reason for the rise in the use of ATS is the ease of applying for jobs online.
The Tim Sackett Project
JULY 15, 2020
My son Cam Sackett graduated from college in May from the University of Michigan. He’s an amazing young man. His plan A was to start his career in Communications/Marketing/Social Media with a global media company (Viacom/Disney/Netflix/Apple/HBO/NPR/NBC/CBS/Etc.) in a great city like New York, L.A., Chicago, D.C., San Francisco, London, etc. He has an education.
Forbes Coaches Council
JULY 15, 2020
Scaling back and refocusing energy and effort more strategically may lead to an improved work product — not to mention a greater sense of satisfaction and increased work-life balance.
Engagedly
JULY 15, 2020
Feedback is an integral part of every organization as it facilitates communication. Increased communication not only helps in building employee engagement but also in improving employee retention. But, a very common issue in managerial or one-on-one feedback is, it is often subjective and biased and offers a limited perspective. For a more balanced and objective approach, everyone is either slowly shifting to 360 degree feedback or at some places, both are being used together for review.
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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.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 15, 2020
Are you a business owner seeking to learn more about what a bookkeeper does? There are more than 1.73 million bookkeepers in the United States but a lot of people aren’t familiar with the important functions they have in the operation of a business. A good bookkeeper will help you stay on top of your financial records […].
The Muse
JULY 15, 2020
How a software engineer, a data scientist, and a cybersecurity analyst pivoted their careers after completing Flatiron School boot camp.
Owiwi
JULY 15, 2020
Hello, my name is Sotiris and about one year ago I started working at Owiwi as a Lead Developer. One year later, I realized that this has been a dream come true. I met amazing people, learned a lot of new stuff and had the chance to work in an environment where people share the same passion and the same perspective about the world. I can go on and on about what impact Owiwi had on me but that’s not the purpose of this article.
Paycor
JULY 15, 2020
August is National Wellness Month. Throughout the month, we will feature three webinars featuring insights and best practices on helping HR leaders practice self-care and cope with stress and uncertainty during this time. The effect of mental health on workers—and the workplace—is staggering. Just consider the statistics: 1 in 5 US adults experience mental illness each year.
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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?
The Employer Handbook
JULY 15, 2020
Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division / Public domain. Near the end of last month, I blogged here about this Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Field Assistance Bulletin. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that, in most instances, it would no longer pursue pre-litigation liquidated damages arising out of a wage and hour investigation of your company.
Paycor
JULY 15, 2020
August is National Wellness Month. Throughout the month, we will feature three webinars featuring insights and best practices on helping HR leaders practice self-care and cope with stress and uncertainty during this time. As HR and business leaders you’re constantly concerned about your team. Everyone depends on you to get things done, solve problems and stay compliant.
Stories Incorporated HR
JULY 15, 2020
Reading Time: 5 minutes. We were excited to attend & honored to sponsor the 2020 Talent Brand Summit , held virtually July 7-9. Using a 1980’s video game theme, the 2020 summit focused on knowledge sharing and “leveling up” your talent branding game. There were interesting speakers, informative breakout sessions and yes, some “totally awesome” throwback photos.
Paycor
JULY 15, 2020
August is National Wellness Month. Throughout the month, we will feature three webinars featuring insights and best practices on helping HR leaders practice self-care and cope with stress and uncertainty during this time. In this webinar we will outline the signs of stress, discuss best practices for stress management, share tips on promoting wellness in your organization while keeping in mind proper social distancing requirements and much more.
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.
SocialChorus
JULY 15, 2020
SocialChorus Announces $100 Million Investment Led by Sumeru Equity Partners. New Partnership Focused on Growth and Product Investment to Further SaaS Leadership in Workforce Communications and Unify the Digital Workplace. San Francisco, CA — July 15, 2020 — SocialChorus , the leader in workforce communications SaaS, today announced that Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP) — a growth-focused technology investment firm — along with existing investors, has led a $100 million investment in the company to
EX Program
JULY 15, 2020
The issue of vaping is a much bigger problem in IT than most employers think and now is the time to take action. New proprietary Truth Initiative® research shows: 61% of IT workers perceive that using e-cigarettes in the workplace decreases productivity for those who vape 54% say vaping in the workplace is harmful to [.]. Read More. The post Tip Sheet: More IT Workers Try Vaping, Want a Workplace that Helps Users Stop—How Employers Can Help appeared first on EX Program.
McQuiag
JULY 15, 2020
Hiring from a distance poses a unique challenge for talent professionals. We gain so much information from meeting candidates in-person it can be hard to consider hiring through a screen. If interviewing in-person isn't possible, however, what can you do to improve your chances of finding a great new employee remotely? Some might think an interview is an interview, regardless of its format, but in reality, virtual hiring requires a change in your perspective and a shift in your strategies.
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