Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 23, 2020
It’s no secret that small companies have seen massive changes due to the coronavirus. Many continue to lose business as they stay closed, while others prepare to gear up for when their state decides to reopen. In any case, we can all agree that no one was ready for this virus – especially from a […].
PlanSource
JUNE 23, 2020
Pride Month is a glorious display of rainbows, self-expression and corporate brands really going the extra mile to show that they support the LGBTQ community—at least, that’s how it’s been for the past decade. It’s no secret that times have changed, and employers are starting to recognize that inclusivity is good for business, which leads to a lot of “love is love” campaigns that can come off a little disingenuous.
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Ask a Manager
JUNE 23, 2020
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My dad says continuing to work at home makes me look less dedicated. My office has been working remotely since March, but a new plan was recently introduced to optionally allow people back in office on a careful schedule. I informed my manager I wasn’t planning on returning to office immediately because I usually take mass transit, which is still a pretty high-risk activity.
Linkedin Talent Blog
JUNE 23, 2020
America has a hiring problem. National unemployment has ascended to levels not seen since the Great Depression and anti-Black racism has once again forced itself to the forefront of national conversation. Businesses are struggling to perform corporate social responsibility in the age of social media, and tough questions are being asked of executive teams.
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15Five
JUNE 23, 2020
We are at a pivotal moment in American History. I firmly believe that there is finally an opportunity to correct massive injustice, dismantle the structures of systemic racism, and co-create a new future where all people can have true freedom, equal rights, and equal opportunities for a life of safety and prosperity. To do that, we must first understand what lies beneath the surface personally and institutionally.
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SHRM Resources
JUNE 23, 2020
?Having new graduates provide their grade point average, or GPA, has long been an application requirement for early-career job candidates. But doing so could be hurting diversity recruiting efforts, according to Liz Wessel, the CEO and co-founder of WayUp, a New York City-based job site and resource center for college students and recent graduates. Wessel spoke with.
Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management
JUNE 23, 2020
Did you know that people who feel valued and appreciated will literally spend their time trying to figure out how to make your organization better? Pretty crazy, huh? Given how most leaders act, this is apparently a revolutionary thought. When confronted with this idea, most leaders nod enthusiastically in agreement. “Well, of course,” they will say.
HR Zone
JUNE 23, 2020
Culture How to nurture virtual inclusion.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 23, 2020
A reader writes: Back in February, I had an interview where the last question they asked me was, “How would you go about connecting with coworkers outside of work?” It took me completely aback, because while I had prepared by studying several lists of popular interview questions , both in and outside of my field, I had never encountered any like this.
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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.
Compensation Cafe
JUNE 23, 2020
It has always been inevitable. Remote work was always going to become a major piece of the success of many companies. The current situation has just pushed many into the future sooner than they had planned. There is a lot to unpack with a remote workforce (perhaps something for a future series of posts). For right now, let’s just talk about compensation.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 23, 2020
A reader writes: I work for a 500-person company that has had all but 10 employees working from home since mid-March. They have decided for reasons they have not shared that the office has to reopen this week. Employees will go in one week and work from home three weeks so that only 25% of the work force will be in at one time. Technically, we’re an essential business and they are legally okay to do this, but everything can be done remotely and it’s contrary to the local recommendati
Babette Ten Haken - Human Capital & Industrial IoT
JUNE 23, 2020
Do you credibly walk your story talk through every phase of each project? Not only to create a compelling business case or project narrative. End of story. But also, to build strategic relationships throughout the breadth and depth of your own and your clients’ organizations? The never-ending story. Similarly, do you spiel the sales blah-blah-blah long enough to close a contract?
The Muse
JUNE 23, 2020
This digital sales lead’s career path led her to a new group within the geographic information system (GIS) software company Esri.
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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.
Insperity
JUNE 23, 2020
Tight deadlines, massive workloads, micromanagement and uncertainty – all realities that make your employees want to cringe. Why? Because they all lead to stress. And if excessive enough, they could even cause your employees to become fearful about their jobs and their future with your company. Those emotions can be a slow poison to any business, not only affecting employee health but also their levels of production.
Rise
JUNE 23, 2020
Organizations that invest in diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace are more profitable, attract better talent and see an increase in innovation. . A 2018 McKinsey report on diversity “confirms that gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity, particularly within executive teams, continue to be correlated to financial performance across multiple countries worldwide.” .
The Employer Handbook
JUNE 23, 2020
Image by Mr Salih from Pixabay. Yesterday’s post about employees wearing Black Lives Matter apparel at work was a bit of a lightning rod. While all of the comments I received were respectful — thank you! — some questioned whether allowing employees to wear BLM face masks, pins, and insignia to work would open the door to others showing support for “White Lives Matter.” Well, sure enough, between yesterday’s blog post and this one, that’s what we got.
BizLibrary - HR
JUNE 23, 2020
As many companies weigh the value of remote work as restrictions are being lifted, knowing how to coach remote employees will become even more important. The post Reaching Remote Employees Through Virtual Coaching appeared first on BizLibrary.
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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?
HR Morning
JUNE 23, 2020
As employers direct their remote staffs to return to the workplace , many are trying to maneuver through the individual needs of some of their at-risk employees. However, they’re not obligated to provide them accommodations unless they pose a direct threat, says the EEOC. In new pandemic-specific guidance , the EEOC reiterates an employer’s normal obligations for reasonable accommodations while imparting new measures they should take now.
Precheck
JUNE 23, 2020
What HR Needs to Know About Virginia’s Marijuana Laws Jun. 23, 2020. Cristina Loayza Product Manager. On May 21, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation that decriminalizes marijuana possession, joining a majority of states that have ceased treating the drug as a criminal offense. Here’s what employers in Virginia need to know about these changes once they go into effect on July 1.
Engagedly
JUNE 23, 2020
Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person – not just an employee – are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability – Anne M. Mulcahy, former CEO of Xerox. According to research, organizations with highly engaged employees have 17% higher productivity and 21% higher profitability.
The Tim Sackett Project
JUNE 23, 2020
In episode 20 of The HR Famous Podcast , long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss this week’s Supreme Court ruling, pronouns, and Zoom fatigue. The trio talk about the new developments that may come out of the SCOTUS ruling, the calling for the resignation of Adidas’ CHRO, and micromanaging WFH employees.
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.
Betterworks
JUNE 23, 2020
OKRs are a powerful tool for accelerating organizational, team, and individual performance. Mastering OKRs takes time, practice, and experience. With our Betterworks OKR Master Certification, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to uplevel performance and unlock potential – in yourself and in others. Our industry-leading certification program includes a robust foundational series of online coursework designed to help you get started with the basics of OKR methodo
Emergenetics International
JUNE 23, 2020
With many organizations re-opening their office spaces to allow for social distancing, more and more managers find themselves now leading hybrid teams with some staff members on-site, some remote and others rotating between both options. While most leaders have had at least a few months of experience managing remote employees, our latest state of the […].
SHRM
JUNE 23, 2020
Human Resources has often had to straddle the recognition of employee personal brands vs their organizational engagement. In this day-and-age, many individuals have larger follower bases than those of the organization they represent. Still to this day, individuals have lost employment opportunities due to their social media behaviors. While we see many companies using employee advocacy to boost their brand and celebrate individuality.
Human Workplaces
JUNE 23, 2020
I attended AssociationSuccess.org’s Surge virtual conference the other day, and got a gem of an idea from one of the sessions. My good friend Jeff De Cagna was facilitating a panel on failure in organizations (as a component of innovation), and he made the suggestion of doing a “pre-action review” meeting before any big project starts. This is kind of a mirror image of the more well-known “after-action review” meeting where you analyze what worked well and what didn’t.
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.
hrQ
JUNE 23, 2020
As restrictions are being lifted in more states, businesses are beginning to attempt to return to “normal.” Before jumping in, it is important that leaders check on assumptions we can unconsciously carry. Here are five assumptions to think through and note those you, or your organization’s leaders, may be at risk of making. You can now transition your operations to 100% remote.
Criteria Corp
JUNE 23, 2020
If you’re one of the thousands of employees who transitioned to remote work in the wake of COVID-19, you’re likely wondering when and how you’re going to return to work. And if you’re one of the thousands of employers that has transitioned to remote work, you’re likely wondering the same thing. While every state has begun to reopen in some capacity, many privately held organizations are hesitant to return to work.
Aberdeen HCM Essentials
JUNE 23, 2020
News outlets have recently reported that in the US alone, more than 30 million people have requested government assistance for unemployment — in addition to reduced work hours and pay cuts observed by employees across many sectors — since the COVID-related shutdowns began in March. These aren’t just numbers; they reflect people that must find ways to not only survive the downturn, but adapt to the post-COVID economy to continue working.
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