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This Is What An Authentic Culture Looks Like

Hppy

Organizations that standout from their competitors have leaders who are disciplined and consistent when it comes to demonstrating behaviors that mirror the journey their organization is on and taking action that matters to employees. Also read: Amazing Cultures Have People That Notice The Little Things. This is what creating a successful culture is all about.

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Why Paid Parental Leave And Generous Paid Time Off Benefit Everyone

15Five

Did you know that the United States is the only developed nation that offers zero federally mandated paid parental leave? Forget for a moment that this is a critical time for both parents to bond with their child, paid parental leave is also in the best interests of your company. I just had a baby, and trust me when I tell you that there is no way new parents can perform at anywhere near their peak when they wake up every three hours to feed an infant the night before.

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Creativity Thrives When People Move

TLNT: The Business of HR

Feeling uninspired and need a jolt of creativity? Brace yourself.

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7 Business Lessons I Learned Playing Pokemon GO

HR Bartender

Yes, I’ll admit it. I enjoy playing Pokemon GO. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the game. Pokemon GO is an augmented reality game released in 2016. The game involves locating and catching ‘creatures’ (aka Pokemon). Once you catch them, then you use them in battles, etc. The game was awarded the Guinness World Record for most revenue generated by a mobile game and hundreds of millions of people play the game globally.

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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A Disciplined Strategy for Success in High-Volume Recruiting

HR Daily Advisor

For companies with seasonal high-volume recruiting needs, every year can seem like “déjà vu all over again.” Whether it’s hiring for open enrollment, tax time, or the holiday season, the pressure to find a large number of qualified candidates in a short span of time never goes away. In fact, it’s gotten even more challenging in recent years, as unemployment rates hover around historic lows and the number of jobs added increases. peshkov / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Growth Planning: Include Others Outside The C-Suite

Pingboard

While it’s true that the C-suite bears considerable responsibility for providing strategic direction for any business, there can be many benefits to including other individuals in company decision-making activities. In fact , one research study found that teams that engage in inclusive decision-making make better business decisions 87 percent of the time, and they also make decisions faster and with fewer meetings.

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When Training Employees, Look Beyond the Traditional Classroom

HR Daily Advisor

Who doesn’t remember the drudgery of going to class every day? The morning routine, the unending days—so why would the classroom be any better for workplace training? MATJAZ SLANIC / E+ / Getty Images. Research shows that employees only retain 26% of what they hear and 10% of what they read in this type of setting, making classroom training programs highly ineffective.

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Why Learning Experience Matters to Your Employees—And Your Customers

Cornerstone On Demand

You know how important the customer experience is to you personally, and to your business: Research shows it's a major competitive differentiator. A good customer experience attracts loyal, repeat customers—for instance, I always buy Lucky Brand Jeans because I have never had a bad experience with them (and my jeans always fit). A bad customer experience is just bad for business and customers have less and less tolerance for it.

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In Search of Meaningful Work: 3 Characteristics of Employees Who Have Found It [WEBINAR]

Kazoo

The term “meaningful work” yields more than six million Google results. Acclaimed author Malcolm Gladwell started talking about meaningful work more than 10 years ago, and today we’re still finding countless books, articles, podcasts and posts on the topic. So, what does “meaningful work” mean? Why is it important? And how do you achieve it? We’re diving into all of this and more in our upcoming webinar next week, happening Thursday, August 2. ( Register now to join us or to have the recording d

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Why We Struggle to Unplug from Work

TalentCulture

Most people spend more hours working than sleeping. And even when we’re not at work, it’s often hard to shift […]. The post Why We Struggle to Unplug from Work appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Top 7 Employee Onboarding Tools

TalentLyft

Here is the list of the top 7 employee onboarding tools ! These tools will help you streamline your onboarding process and ensure a delightful onboarding experience for your new employees. Read More.

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10 Examples of Awesome Diversity Statements

Ongig

How good is your diversity statement? I asked my team to send me some of the best diversity statement samples they could find. They reviewed the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list and also Googled “Most Diverse Companies” They gave me a list of 30 diversity statements they found. I whittled that down to 10 that I believe are either excellent overall or at least have an idea or two for you to consider.

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The Return to Work Syndrome: The Unique Challenges Women Face Reentering the Workforce

TLNT: The Business of HR

Going from one reality to another frequently presents challenges. Women returning to work after an absence (most notably after having children), experience a unique set of challenges. I’m coining the manifestation of these challenges “Return to Work Syndrome.”.

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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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10 Simple Team Building Icebreakers That Will Loosen Up Any Team

Rise

Team building icebreakers are designed to loosen people up in social settings. They are meant to fast-track group familiarity and ease the socialization process in a new environment. Whether you love them or hate them, employing an icebreaker in a group setting gives people the opportunity to engage and get comfortable with one another. We’ve all experienced our fair share of great and not-so-great icebreakers.

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[Infographic] The Humans Have Spoken.

WorkHuman

By Sarah Payne —. How many of our blog readers are experiencing the summer month slump at work? It can be difficult to get projects moving when everyone is in and out of the office on vacation. But rest assured, here at Globoforce, we are in full-on WorkHuman 2019 planning mode – from crafting the ideal mix of breakout sessions to curating our list of keynote speakers and planning unique on-site activities in Nashville.

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WIOA Implementation: How Career Pathways Brochures Can Help (Free Templates)

EDSI

The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) has greatly improved assistance for jobseekers through the integrated, employer-driven, public workforce development system. The new regulations require workforce centers to collaborate with adult education, postsecondary education, and other partners to establish career pathways programs.

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Check Out My Interview on Jennifer McClure's Impact Maker's Podcast.

The HR Capitalist

Recently I had to the opportunity to appear on Jennifer McClure's Impact Makers Podcast. Jennifer's doing a great job with this podcast - very high end, go subscribe here - and of course, take a listen to my interview by clicking play on the embedded player below (email subscribers, click through if you don't see the player) or simply click this link to go to the landing page for my conversation with Jennifer.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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What is Culture Hacking?

CultureAmp

Culture hacking is all about finding the little things you can do every day to create positive, iterative change. It might sound like a quick fix, but it’s more than that. Like a software developer on an engineering sprint, it’s about focusing on small things more frequently rather than only trying to tackle and change the big things. Fundamentally, culture hacking is taking intentional action to create positive cultural change within your organization.

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BIG Benefits of Small Talk In The Workplace

Rezoomo

I once worked in Japan. In many ways, it was an ideal job, and I was paid very well. But I felt miserable, lonely, and pointless. As the only foreigner in an 80 strong staff, I can remember passing the entire 8 hour day without saying a word to anyone. Those days were tough; I can still clearly feel the effect it had on me. A lethargy used to come over me on those days, where I couldn’t muster the energy to do anything productive.

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Check Out My Interview on Jennifer McClure's Impact Maker's Podcast.

The HR Capitalist

Recently I had to the opportunity to appear on Jennifer McClure's Impact Makers Podcast. Jennifer's doing a great job with this podcast - very high end, go subscribe here - and of course, take a listen to my interview by clicking play on the embedded player below (email subscribers, click through if you don't see the player) or simply click this link to go to the landing page for my conversation with Jennifer.

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The Impact of Chronic Disease on Workplace Health and Productivity - Dr. Amell Presents at DMEC

CoreHealth Wellness Technologies

CoreHealth's new Chief Relationship Officer Dr. Tyler Amell will be presenting at the Disability Management Employer Coalition about chronic disease and paid parental leave - August 7 & 9th in Austin, Texas.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Are We Ready for a 4-Day Workweek?

Namely

Have any three-day weekends planned this summer? Don’t feel guilty—according to an experiment by a New Zealand company, there’s a good chance you’ll actually be more productive that week. The company in question, a financial firm with 240 employees, let its staff work just four days a week last spring. It found that the switch increased engagement, lowered overhead, and boosted individual productivity.

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Handling Unhealthy Perfectionism in the Workplace—A Guide for Employers

HR Daily Advisor

As an employer, you want to encourage the people in your organization to perform to the best of their ability, but when does striving for excellence become an unhealthy obsession with perfection? Source: pxel66 / iStock / Getty. Perfectionism requires people to hold themselves up to an unattainable standard that they must get right and avoid making mistakes, failing, or getting it wrong at all costs.

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When employees ask for a raise: 5 steps to a win-win outcome

Insperity

When an employee asks you for a pay raise, it’s easy to feel taken off guard. At first, you may have more questions than answers. What’s the best way to respond? Should you provide an answer right away? How can you avoid a disastrous interaction when the answer is no ? Don’t let these questions overwhelm you. Follow these five steps for the best possible outcome – regardless of the scenario. 1.

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Does my business need EPLI and if so, what does this cover?

Tandem HR

Does my business need EPLI? Hello, my name is Katie Stewart with Tandem HR and thank you for joining us with Ask An HR Expert. This is where we answer any of your HR questions. Today’s question is, “Does my business need EPLI and if so, what does this cover?” EPLI is Employment Practices Liability Insurance. I’m going to go with the second question first, what does this over?

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A Seat At The Table: HR's Vital Role In Modern Businesses

HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the success of modern businesses. But to truly become a vital, thriving part of the business, the most successful HR departments adopt the strategic mindset and approach of “future-ready” companies. This guide will explore four strategic tactics for your people strategy to help secure HR’s place as a critical part of the business.

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Ep 144 – Women at Work: How to Support New Parents and Life Changes

Workology

It’s no secret that being a new parent is one of the most stressful events of your life. While the transition to being a parent and new provider isn’t enough, most parents also have to balance their. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. It’s no secret that being a new parent is one of the most stressful events of your life.

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Three Things You Should Know If Your Organization Suffers a Data Breach

HR Daily Advisor

A data breach poses a severe threat to any company, whether it’s still developing or fairly established in the industry. Anyone can be the target of hackers—especially those companies who don’t take the necessary measures to protect their assets. Unfortunately, you can’t unscramble an egg: once a data breach happens, your company is compromised. However, you can take steps to minimize the damage and make sure it doesn’t happen again.

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The Rules of Employee Engagement

Workology

What exactly is employee engagement, and why should we care? And if we do understand it, who is responsible for it? Is engagement HR’s purview? Are managers responsible for their staff’s engagement? Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.