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update: my boss is rude to waitstaff

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose boss was rude to waitstaff ? Here’s the update. I wrote not too long ago about my previous Executive Director being rude to waitstaff when we went out to lunch. A few people in the comments asked for an update to my work life since I left that job, so I wanted to provide a little more detail about the awful plac

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What’s Ahead For 2021? Five Lessons For The Coming Year.

Josh Bersin

We’ve learned a lot in 2020 and many of us are happy to put it in the rearview mirror. But as we look ahead to the new year, I think there are a lot of positives to bring forward. (Our Predictions will be out in Jan.). First, we learned to be humble. The Virus is. Read more» The post What’s Ahead For 2021? Five Lessons For The Coming Year. appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Episode 260: The Role of the CHRO Leading a Global Organization

Workology

Today’s podcast is part of a series on the Workology Podcast focused on the role and responsibilities of the Chief Human Resources Officer, or CHRO. The CHRO is an executive or C-level role that. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Today’s podcast is part of a series on the Workology Podcast focused on the role and responsibilities of the Chief Human Resources Officer, or CHRO.

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most popular posts of 2020

Ask a Manager

Here are the posts that interested people the most this year, via two lists: the most read posts and the most commented on posts. Most read posts of 2020: 10. Our boss told us to camp in tents when we travel for business. 9. The Leap Day employee finally gets her birthday off this year. 8. My employee keeps getting deadnamed by a coworker. 7. My boss sent a friend to spy on me at my house. 6.

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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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Are you running out of time to get your nose pierced?

The Tim Sackett Project

I have three sons, two of whom just graduated from college. They can do anything right now! If they wanted, they could fill a backpack and walk the earth. No one is going to stop them, in fact, many will congratulate them for taking this leap while they’re young. In just a few years, people won’t say that. They’ll tell them it’s crazy and you’re going to hurt your career, etc.

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Is demanding a salary raise advisable during the pandemic?

HR Digest

Seeking a raise can be an intimidating task, especially during the pandemic, when the entire world faces a massive economic downturn and crisis. The pandemic not only saw COVID-19 destroying the lives of people but a vast number of layoffs and shutdowns of corporations. However, if you are expecting a raise or feel underpaid at this challenging time, you might want to ask your boss about the forthcoming raise.

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CEOs say this is their No. 1 challenge heading into 2021.

PI Worldwide

We won’t belabor the point—2020 was a rollercoaster year, and we’re all ready to move on. But people problems and organizational obstacles won’t simply disappear with the flip of the calendar. If we learned anything from the past year, it’s that remote work is here to stay. Its form may vary by company, industry, or role, but we’ll all need to continue navigating a virtual workplace to some degree. .

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Future of work: what are the priorities for HR leaders in 2021?

HR Zone

Future HR priorities for 2021.

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Give Your People the Job Autonomy They Crave

Pingboard

Decades ago, the word “autonomy” was reserved for upper management. In traditional workplaces all over the world, it was hard to imagine that a regular employee would have any sort of independence or ownership of their projects. In the modern workplace, however, it’s hard to imagine a job without a certain degree of autonomy. Letting your people take charge of their own work improves trust, engagement, and ultimately, employee retention.

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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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OFCCP Requests Comments on AAP Verification Proposal

Berkshire Associates

This week, the Department of Labor requested comments regarding the AAP verification initiative in accordance with OFCCP’s compliance programs and the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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updates: the loony reopening plans, too much jargon, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. Our CEO’s plans for re-opening are loony and stressful. I really appreciated your response and the feedback from the AAM community. It was validating to have someone on the outside acknowledge the troubling nature of our CEO’s leadership.

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5 Ways to Become a More Confident You

Take It Personel-ly

As humans, we often look to our relationships for affirmation in our self-identity and confirmation of our self-worth. We find validation in being a good friend, a good employee, or a good parent; it’s these daily interactions and positive messages that help us make meaning of the world and our place in it. But the […].

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And Thus, 2020, I Bid You Adieu

Robin Schooling

Today’s the day. Midnight will arrive, fireworks will be lit, and we’ll say farewell to 2020. Does it mean anything? Not really. As we discussed on Drive thru HR last week, January 1, 2021 won’t be much different than December 31, 2020. We’ll still be in the throes of a raging pandemic. There are several l-o-n-g weeks before the new administration takes over in Washington DC.

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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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3 “E’s” That I’m Taking with Me to 2021

Thrive Global

The bad news is that the year 2020 will go down in my history book as one that was full of new challenges. But the good news is that these challenges have helped me to gain a different perspective , and as a result, I am more determined than ever to make 2021 my best year yet. I have realized that what is important for me, is to focus on the daily habits that I can control.

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How to Use Marketing Psychology to Boost Your Conversions

Take It Personel-ly

Source Marketing tactics come down to how they make your customers feel and what they perceive is in it for them. It doesn’t matter how good your product is or what pricing plans your organization offers. Getting to know your customers better is crucial, as it can help you grow your business and increase your […].

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2020’s word of the year: Resiliency

Thrive Global

We are almost at the end of such a tumultuous year. And historically, my bylines would include stories about travels far away, and don’t get me wrong – they did. Just not as much as expected. This year, I talked about stronger subjects like the pandemic, systemic racism, healthcare and sustainability. Upon reflection, I recognized that these themes all have global implications.

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COVID-19: New Stimulus Extends FFCRA Leave Tax Credit | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

With the passage of the new coronavirus stimulus, Congress also extended a key provision in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Find out what employers need to know about this tax credit provision heading into the new year.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?

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How To Hire For Leadership

HR C-Suite

Leadership has been and will always be a desirable trait. Companies with great leadership on all levels consistently outperform competitors. Companies that take the initiative to hire and develop these leaders see1: – 114% Higher Sales – 71% Higher Customer Satisfaction – 42% Better Operational Efficiency – 48% More Product/Work Quality – 300% Additional Business Referrals – […].

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How to Improve Your Diversity Recruitment Strategy

Vantage Circle

Today, with all the equality movements and the support that’s going to different minority groups, it’s hard to imagine that any company would allow itself not to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive and continue discriminating against certain genders and nationalities. Yet, it’s still happening, even among the top employers. Last year, Oracle, a computer software company, got into a discrimination scandal based on gender and race.

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Doing More With Reduced Hours and Capacity

Zenefits

When the economy, market conditions, or a once-in-a-century pandemic strikes, small to medium-sized businesses are likely to feel the impact more than their large competitors. For entrepreneurs, change can mean catastrophe or opportunity. While you may not be able to compete with mega corporations on some levels, you may be more able to outsmart or out-serve them in others.

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Tips and habits to increase productivity when working from home

Thrive Global

Working from home is the dream of millions of people, many times because they are veiled by the illusion that this will lead them to have greater control of their time and the balance between personal and professional life. But this, of course, is just an illusion. Like any initiative, working from home has its challenges and downsides. When you talk with people who have already taken the time to work from home, you find yourself with divided opinions: some have adapted quickly, and those who ca

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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.

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How To Make Your Colleagues Feel Safe During A Pandemic

New to HR

For many people working in human resources, the last year has been one of the most challenging in their lifetime. The global pandemic has threatened. The post How To Make Your Colleagues Feel Safe During A Pandemic appeared first on New To HR.

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How Employers Can Help Retirement-Age Workers with their Benefits | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

According to the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , the percentage of retirement-age Americans in the labor force has doubled since 1985, from 10 percent in January of that year to 20 percent in February 2019. With more employees over the age 65 in the workforce, employers need to know what to do when it comes to their benefits—whether they retire at 65 or not.

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What to expect when your employer offers you an ICHRA

PeopleKeep

If your employer just told you they are offering a new health benefit called an individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) , you probably have a lot of questions. We want to help you understand exactly what an ICHRA is and how it works, and give you the tools you need to decide whether or not you want to participate.

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“Life is all about taking risks”, says Danny Dhillon

Thrive Global

Gagandeep Singh Dhillon, aka Danny Dhillon, was born in the Kalanour area of Gurdaspur on 11th January 1991. Further was raised in Chandigarh and finished his graduation from Chitkara University in Chandigarh. He presently lives in New York, USA. His hobbies include singing, composing, acting, and weightlifting. His adoration for music and singing drove him to make his own record label known as “Funky Fox Studios”.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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5 Best Low Risk Investment Options, According to Financial Experts

Take It Personel-ly

Did you know that 52% of US adults have money in the stock market? Stocks aren’t the only thing you can invest in. In fact, other options may be less risky. Read on to learn about low risk investment options you need to check out. 1. High-Yield Savings Accounts A low-risk investment option can be […].

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Rabbi Melanie Levav of PJ Library New York: For those who have the ability to be in human contact with others, giving and getting love can be essential in healing the pain of this crisis

Thrive Global

Spend more time on love. One of my kids has had a particularly rough time with “Zoom school.” I figured out that the days on which I spent more time offering hugs, staying connected physically, cuddling together reading all of our PJ Library books, taking more breaks from work to check in and offer affirmation and validation?—?those were the days that were a little less hard.

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5 Measures You Can Take to Ensure a Secure Business

Take It Personel-ly

It’s a sign of the times that when we talk about what it means to have a “secure” business, we’re talking mostly about online security, and with good reason. Cyber attacks cost businesses across all sizes and types $200,000 on average when they happen. That’s enough damage to put many small startup and family stores […].