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Sapling - Buddying Up for Great Employee Onboarding

Sapling

In starting a new role, have you ever wished you could fast forward through the first few months, skipping over those awkward moments of confusion? Unfortunately, with every new job comes new uncertainties.When it comes to settling into an unfamiliar company, new hires don’t want to go it alone. And with the help of a Buddy Program in employee onboarding, they don’t have to.Strategic Employee Onboarding is about making great hires great employees.

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weekend free-for-all – November 30 – December 1, 2019

Ask a Manager

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.). Book recommendation of the week: Know My Name , by Chanel Miller. This is by the woman who was assaulted by Brock Turner, and she’s an extraordinary writer and an extraordinary person. * I make a commission if you use that Amazon link.

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Art At Any Age

Thrive Global

You can enjoy making art at any age, and, you can sell your work too! When I was younger I bought into the myth that you had to attend art school, earn your master’s degree, get accepted into topnotch galleries in New York and LA and finally, hallelujah , be tapped by curators who would then place your artwork into premiere art museums throughout the world.

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Leadership and Self-Awareness: Insights from Tasha Eurich

QAspire

In the spirit of “slow learning”, I have been using my commute and travel time to listen to selected podcasts where thought-leaders and doers from different disciplines share their nuanced insight on what it means to lead, learn and change in a new world of work. Play to Potential podcast by my friend Deepak Jayaraman is one of my favorites. Deepak recently interacted with Dr.

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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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6 Reasons Why Men Shouldn’t “Man Up”

Thrive Global

I was shocked and moved when I first watched the Man Up TV Series. When initially watching the series I wanted to know what makes men and boys tick (my work in achieving gender equality depends on engaging men in the conversation and actions.). Being curious about how larger than life, humorous and likeable bloke Gus Worland was going to tackle the issues of emotions in men and boys also piqued my interest.

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Bending Without Breaking

Thrive Global

This morning I dragged my adversarial jailer to the mat. Yoga is another one of those things I highly recommend to anyone other than myself. My body is this awkwardly furnished room I live in because I have to. It’s so tempting to think of a body as an adversary, it ages, sags, eats too much, exercises too little, and wants what it shouldn’t have. At best its a neutral something you get to ignore until it falls sick and possibly even dies.

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HR Interview Questions and Answers on Drive for Results

TheHRBlog

Having a drive for results means that you have the traits and attributes to be counted on, and to exceed goals successfully. You are amongst the individuals who is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. You like to be action-oriented at work and ensure that your goals are achieved. Other traits here include […] The post HR Interview Questions and Answers on Drive for Results appeared first on Human Resources Blog | Top HR Blog.

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7 Reasons to get out of our comfort zone

Thrive Global

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Neale Donald Walsch. We are all familiar with our comfort zones, those places that we know well and become very easy to slip into and stay at. It is natural for us to want to feel and stay within what we have become accustomed to and familiar with. The more time we spend there, the more difficult it will be to break free from that space.

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HR Interview Questions and Answers on Being Proactive at Work

TheHRBlog

Being proactive or action oriented at work is one of the most appreciated skills by HR interviewers. Along with talent, they always seek candidates who do more than speak. Some of the key traits of being action oriented are working hard and enjoying the same. An individual who is being proactive or action oriented and […] The post HR Interview Questions and Answers on Being Proactive at Work appeared first on Human Resources Blog | Top HR Blog.

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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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Reimagining Education: Why Consistency Beats Charisma

Thrive Global

When Susan Cain wrote her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking , it was as if half the world let out a collective sigh of relief. It was okay– it was beyond okay – to be an introverted, to think before speaking, and to have a rich inner life. In a world where seemingly normal people are masterful storytellers on TedX or have undiscovered talents as a Broadway singer on America’s Got Talent , those who might be more limited in the charm department but loaded in t

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Why Being Grateful For Your Customers Gives You A Competitive Advantage

Forbes Leadership Strategy

To retain happy customers, infusing gratitude into the business culture is a distinct competitive advantage. Here are examples of businesses doing it well.

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What Are The Seven Pillars That Will Improve Your Life?

Thrive Global

I watched a movie recently, where a businessman was fighting a court battle against another company, and the other side found out he had been lying and cheating his business partners. The whole affair was going to be exposed.They were going to use his dishonesty to prove he was not to be trusted to give testimony in a court of law. He went to the lawyer of the other side and pleaded not to expose him; he said that his wife and kids would be devastated by the story, the Lawyer replied: “you shoul

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Busting Workplace Myths: Data Show Older Workers More Willing To Work For Less

Forbes Leadership Strategy

There are lots of myths about generational workers, and this series will address some of the more common ones, leveraging data to set the record straight.

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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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Add Laughter Yoga To Your Holiday Gift List

Thrive Global

We live in serious times. If you’re like many people, though, it’s hard to find a place for humor in your workday. Although it’s the holiday season, usually a time of joy, many people have trouble letting go, clicking their heels and enjoying this time of year. Could you be one of the legions who wants to participate in the fun and celebrations but can’t muster the mojo?

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Recognizing The Phenomenon Of The Persecution Of Christians Globally

Forbes Leadership Strategy

While such acts of violence (and also severe deprivation of human rights) affect all religious groups (especially minority religious groups), over the recent months, report after report has been raising the issues that relate to the persecution of Christians globally.

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The Most Important Relationship In Your Life.

Thrive Global

The most important relationship of your life is the one with you. Because it is the one you get to experience every moment of your life. To understand how to love who you are. So you can love others too. To understand how to be patient with who you are. So you can be patient with others too. To understand how every day you are learning something about you.

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A Step By Step Guide To Building A Profitable Technology Business

Forbes Leadership Strategy

This guide will show you how to build a profitable technology business by quickly learning what customers want and will pay for so that you don’t waste your resources in ineffective strategies and solutions.

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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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7 Things to Consider When Choosing A Financial Advisor

Thrive Global

We all have goals that are directly or indirectly tied to money. It could be in the form of security and comfort, and the freedom money can provide, or hopefully, not as much for vanity. I have never been much of the materialistic type, other than with a fascination for watches. I rarely ever overspend, other than maybe a little bit much for my daughter, but that’s for another topic.

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Leaders Need To Keep Business Focused On Human Purposes

Forbes Leadership Strategy

It is widely acknowledged that business is not working in the way it should. However, there is less agreement on how to correct matters.

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A Very British Political Mess

Thrive Global

Chasing Tails and Chasing Tales – An exploration of the fly on the wall viewpoint! Well election time is upon us in the UK, sadly it is such a hostile environment, yes that was not just popped in there, the Conservatives began their hostile environment some time ago and it is at boiling point right now. It seems that this mess is being mopped up and soaked up by everyone.

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When Families Welcome New Family Members & Cultures: What To Consider

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Many ultra-high-net-worth families fail to plan for welcoming a new spouse to the family. This is of particular importance when spouses often play major roles in both the daily business but also when it comes to key events like a succession.

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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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Most People Want to Succeed, but Only a Few Do! Why?

Thrive Global

The talk is cheap. The action is expensive. It costs something to succeed; sometimes, it requires a lot. The reason why so few people make it is that so few people are willing to pay the price! How many people succeed? How many people are earning what they want? There are different causes of wealth inequality: technological growth, gender, globalization, and most of these are out of our control.

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How To Inspire Your Team Like It’s A “Mission From God”

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Inspiring leaders can transform even mundane projects into “missions from God.” I am not pointing to a religious calling, though it may be part of your personal mission.

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New Year Resolutions? They go out of the window after a few weeks!

Thrive Global

Most people think, that the New Year is a great time to start again! Maybe it is, but why not start today?Usually, we set goals: I will do this and that and will accomplish that and this. In my experience, many of my resolutions have always panned out! Why? Well, in reality, there were more like wishes! I was hoping I will eat healthier and lose weight, hoping I would make more money and wish I would spend more time doing this and that.Then I realize, that resolutions and wishes have two very di

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One Year Later, It’s Time To Vote On USMCA

Forbes Leadership Strategy

We must put policy above politics and no longer hold US workers hostage with delays in this agreement. It is time for Speaker Pelosi to schedule a vote on the USMCA. American workers deserve a vote to protect their jobs.

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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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Rinse, Lather, and Repeat

Thrive Global

I have been contemplating mental well-being and wishing there was a formula like washing one’s hair, you know, rinse, lather, and repeat. I used to have severe bouts of depression followed by spurts of melancholy. No longer, and I think my formula is universal and can be applied to all. It is simple, not necessarily easy, but could also be summarized as rinse, lather, and repeat.

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As CFIUS Turns 45 Years Old, U.S. Regulation of Foreign Investment Is The Strictest Among Advanced Countries

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Newly released data on the operations of CFIUS, coupled with a new law and implementing rules, point to the U.S. as having erected in just a few years time the most comprehensive—and activist—regime of national security regulation of inbound foreign direct investment among the advanced economies.

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Embrace the Power of Deliberate Practice

Thrive Global

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee. There is a thread amongst elite performers in every walk of life. Whether it’s the business, academic or athletic world, the very top performers share common traits. These commonalities can be tough to spot on first inspection, until we widen our view.