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How Do Leaders Create Continuous Improvement?

The People Equation

I asked my readership, “How do leaders create continuous improvement?” It turns out there are many ways to interpret the meaning of continuous improvement. Read on to learn how Rich Teed , President of LBi Software , works to personally better himself, as well as foster a culture of improvement at his company. The Pathways to Getting Better. Getting better is about learning and it’s evident that Teed takes this to heart.

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These InMails Get the Best Response Rates, LinkedIn Data Reveals

Linkedin Talent Blog

Recruiters monitor their InMail response rates closely, and for good reason. They’re a good indicator of candidate engagement, but they also mean recruiters are getting more bang for their buck from their InMail allotment. Recruiters earn an InMail credit back if their message receives a response within 90 days — so response rates reflect both candidate engagement and recruiter efficiency.

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Help Managers Improve Recognition Right Now

Engage2Excel

In our review of what organizations are doing to optimize recognition this year, we learned that innovators are focused on helping managers improve their ability to deliver meaningful recognition. As one recognition leader put it, “We have the technology infrastructure in place. What we need now is to help people, particularly managers, better understand how to deliver recognition experiences that are meaningful.

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Biden Executive Order on DEI Has Serious Implications for Employers

Trusaic

Employers should take note of an Executive Order related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) made by President Biden on his first day in office. While the order applies only to departments and agencies of the Federal Government, it’s likely to have a far-reaching impact on private-sector employers as well. For context, Executive Order 13985 states that “the Federal Government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have b

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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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Beware of Cultural Echo Chambers

Root

It is a widely understood phenomenon that as a country we have become more partisan. One of the main drivers has been the information echo chambers that are consciously or subconsciously part of our routines. We have a media echo system that benefits from fostering and nurturing a partisan divide, as that creates more loyal and fervent followers. More views and more hits mean more profits.

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Independent-Contractor Status Is Still a Hot Topic in California

SHRM Resources

Several years after the “ABC” test was first used in California to distinguish between independent contractors and employees, the controversial law continues to change as it is amended and more exceptions are made.

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Stress Awareness Month: don’t let pressure become ‘business as usual’

HR Zone

Culture Is it time for a mini Stress MOT?

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you need to ask for a raise — here’s how

Ask a Manager

This post, you need to ask for a raise — here’s how , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. I’m constantly alarmed by how many people tell me they’ve never asked for a raise. They feel awkward about initiating the conversation, or feel like they never get an opening to do it, or they’re worried they’ll sound greedy, or they just have no idea how one would ask for a raise at all.

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Explore Leadership & Personal Reinvention at Degreed LENS Lite

Degreed

I don’t believe that everything happens for a reason. But I do believe that, whatever happens, you can learn from it and create something really positive. I originally wrote those words while recalling the 2011 fire that destroyed the Great House on Necker Island, my family’s Caribbean island home, which is part of the Virgin Limited Edition portfolio of luxury properties.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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There’s No Such Thing as Survey Fatigue When You Act on Employee Feedback

Perceptyx

Continuous listening, an approach that allows for the collection of employee feedback at multiple times in a year and at moments that matter in the employee lifecycle, has become a common practice in many organizations. When planned strategically and managed efficiently, a continuous listening framework can provide valuable and timely insights that enable leaders to make smart, data-based decisions about their people.

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How to Effectively Ask For a Raise [10 Expert Tips]

6Q

Are you among those who rarely apply for an increase? Have you been asking for a raise for some time? To ask for a raise is analysing what you earn, what you have, and what you desire. Despite people’s value of money, many have never demanded a pay increase. This happens because they are nervous with the discussion or are anxious about appearing selfish or entitled.

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What’s a Phone Screen? Here’s What You Need to Know Before That “Quick Chat” With the Recruiter

The Muse

What to expect in a screening interview or “quick call” with a recruiter. Plus, how to prepare and follow up.

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Payroll Data and GDPR Compliance: Everything You Need to Know

Hppy

The world’s largest companies will spend about $8 billion to follow the General Data Protection Rule. You may not need to spend billions if you operate in Europe, but you do need to become compliant. You may have European employees or pay European vendors. If so, you need to be sure your payroll data handling is compliant with the new rules. If you’re wondering how the GDPR affects you, our guide will help you understand your obligations.

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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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Welcome to the New Evil HR Lady

Evil HR Lady

In case you read Evil HR Lady through my newsletter or the RSS feed, you probably don’t know that I’ve done a big update to the website! There are still a few little tweaks to come, but the most important one is I’m offering new services for Resumes and Career Coaching! You can see the tab up at the top of the page or click on the link.

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Toxic positivity at work isn’t working or positive

Rise

Toxic positivity at work describes the way that some employers emphasize having or pretending to have a positive attitude over anything else–often to the detriment of their employees. Not only is this attitude not helpful, but it also can lead to poor productivity and disengagement. . Toxic positivity is “the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset”.

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my employee wants to work from home without child care for his baby forever

Ask a Manager

This post, my employee wants to work from home without child care for his baby forever , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve been a manager for one year and one of my team members, I’ll call him Larry, is consistently behind, terrible with due dates, and generally unreliable. He does really great work, but it’s almost never on time.

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How Long Does a Background Check Take?

Sterling Check

Conducting background checks on a perspective employee is a crucial part of any hiring process to help preserve your corporate culture and to build a foundation of trust and safety. Turnaround times from start to finish vary significantly by the types of searches needed, the company that provides them, and the speed at which the candidate provides required information.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Remote work crisis mode is stopping us from feeling connected

Jostle

Many of us left our workplaces overnight, had to adapt to a new mode of work, and didn’t know how long it would last. Leaders and organizations had close to no time to adapt to converting desk workers to remote positions, and as a result, almost all of us experienced communication barriers, technological difficulties, and feelings of loneliness.

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Hiring Employees for the First Time? Here’s What You Need to Know

SHRM

One of the most difficult things about running your own business is knowing when it is time to hire employees and how to do so. If your business has until now been carried out solely by yourself or a pair/group of cofounders, making the jump from “self-employed” to “employer” can feel daunting. Here is everything that you need to know if you are considering hiring other members of staff for your company for the first time.

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How Performance Management Has Changed In 2021?

Engagedly

The year 2020 has been a roller-coaster ride for all due to the COVID19 pandemic. While we are almost in the fourth month of the year 2021, we are still unsure how the rest of the year will turn out to be. Remote working or hybrid working has become the new norm and is still likely to continue for sometime. This new era of working has allowed employees to work flexibly, increase their productivity, put in extra effort, and work from anywhere while managing their personal lives.

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Dreading A Difficult Conversation? Ask Yourself This Transformational Question

Forbes Coaches Council

Putting ourselves in someone else's shoes, and compassionately asking how we can message something in a way they would welcome hearing, strengthens everything about us that makes us better human beings.

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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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Breaking Down the Broker PEO Relationship

ScaleHRO

Health insurance is confusing. That’s why, when it comes to benefits, most business owners go to a broker for help. Brokers help companies navigate the complex world of group health plans, 401(k), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, and more. In fact, many small to medium-sized businesses consider their broker one of their most valued consultants, leaning on them for support not only during open enrollment but also throughout the entire year.

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How to improve response rate to online interviews

EasyHire

With the rise of on-demand video interviews, the global job market has seen a drastic shift over the last year. We continue to witness a trend that reemphasizes the need for a flexible, convenient, and entirely virtual hiring process. However, companies and hiring managers reaching out to potential candidates are failing to yield a strong response rate from the candidates.

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The Importance of Job Descriptions: A Quick Q&A

Astron Solutions

A job description is a written statement by a company describing the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, and reporting relationships of a particular role. Although the responsibility of writing and reviewing job descriptions can seem mundane, or possibly even pointless, without an effective process you open up your organization to many risks.

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10 Small but Effective Ways to Combat Digital Fatigue

Thrive Global

It’s become clear that the new world of work will require a hybrid model , which means our digital meetings are here to stay. Since so many of us will continue to use video conferencing to brainstorm with colleagues, keep in touch with family members, and collaborate with those we’re not seeing in person, it’s important that we arm ourselves with tools to combat digital fatigue so we can stay connected and efficient.

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Delivering DEI Training That Drives Real Change

Speaker: Jeffrey Hall, Chief Creative Office of WILL Interactive

Great DEI training improves engagement, retention, and teamwork. Poor training does little. What content areas are right for our organization? How can you construct training around empathy-building, relatable stories for a positive disposition to hard topics? We’ll cover the latest research on how to make training that actually delivers attitudinal and behavioral shifts.

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How to Personalize Remote Employee Training

Rallyware for Human Resources

As an increasing number of companies intend to expand their distributed work model beyond the pandemic, implementing an effective remote employee training system has become more critical than ever before. According to Statista , 44 percent of US employees worked from home five days or more during the pandemic, up from 17 percent before the pandemic.

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Virtual Fatigue Is Real — and So Is the Science on Taking Breaks

Thrive Global

The concept of virtual fatigue is familiar to anybody who’s ever spent hours — and even entire days — in back-to-back virtual meetings. For many of us, this variety of burnout has been a built-in feature of the pandemic — enough so that a new Yiddish word , “Oysgezoomt,” meaning “fatigued or bored by Zoom,” was coined. As new research from Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab released today shows, virtual fatigue is definitely real, but we can also counteract it by taking breaks.

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Talking Talent Acquisition Tech w/ Madeline Laurano (@madtarquin)

The Tim Sackett Project

Madeline and I are back with our second “Vlog” as the kids like to say! We are Vloggers! Which is like one step below “Influencers” but you get to keep your dignity! In this episode of Vlogging with Talent Nerds (not the real name, we aren’t naming it) Madeline and I talk Recruiting CRM technology. It’s part of the recruiting landscape that keeps morphing into other areas of the stack, and honestly, we find it pretty complex for the average TA leader.