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6 Truths About Team Leadership That Every People Manager Should Know

Niagara Institute

When you think about career success, whether it is a person you look up to or achievement in an organization, it usually is someone in a leadership role. It’s an individual who climbed the corporate ladder, from functional contributor up to the role of managing people and the strategic direction of the organization. We understand their career trajectory from point A to point B, but what we don’t know is how they successfully made that transition throughout the stages of their career and what it

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DOL Sent Independent-Contractor Proposal to White House for Review

SHRM Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently sent a proposed rule to the White House that would clarify whether workers are independent contractors or employees. The department recently delayed a rule that was issued by the prior administration.

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How to capture institutional knowledge

Insperity

When your employees stay in the same role for extended periods, they accrue institutional knowledge – or information and understanding about the systems, relationships and tactics that make your company run optimally. This valuable combination of loyalty and insider expertise is one of the major long-term benefits behind the push to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover.

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 6 tips for choosing an applicant tracking tool in 2021

Hppy

If you’ve worked in recruiting for a while, you might remember the days of keeping your applicants’ information in an all-powerful notebook. You might also remember when everyone upgraded their notebooks to Excel spreadsheets. . In 2021, there’s no excuse not to have an organized applicant tracking system that meets all of your recruiting needs. Why?

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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Focus Group Check In

Compensation Cafe

Historically, Human Resources have had an on-again, off-again relationship with focus groups. We haul the methodology out for diverse reasons--to test a new incentive idea, find out what employees mean by competitive pay, learn why employees feel they are being paid unfairly and so on. In most organizations, there is no regular schedule and no one who quality checks the way we go about them.

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AI Sophistication Doesn’t Cause Ethical Issues–Level of Influence Does

Visier

Ethical concerns have always been at the forefront of the AI field. Artificial intelligence has the power to trigger deep-seated public fear, especially as it becomes more and more sophisticated. These anxieties are understandable—a world ruled by robots is a frightening vision, which is perhaps why it’s been so well-explored in science fiction. But the truth is that AI doesn’t need to be advanced to cause harm.

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10 People Operations Tips for HR Leaders in the Cannabis Space

Zenefits

Heading up People Ops at any company in cannabis, the fastest growing industry in the United States, is a tall order. But with a 100% growth rate from 2016 to 2020 — doubling in size — the legal cannabis industry shows no sign of slowing down. Businesses of all sizes in the industry need well-resourced HR leaders to staff, support, coach, and train their workforces to support the needs of the business, all while remaining compliant and keeping turnover low.

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The Differences Between Rewards And Recognition In The Workplace

Vantage Circle

You might be inclined to think the only thing that matters to your employees is money. They are happy as long as they get their salary, right? Not really. To feel completely happy with their work, employees need both rewards and recognition. So, What is the difference between rewards and recognition? And when is a reward suitable and when is the best time for recognition?

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Top Questions To Ask Employees During Performance Reviews

15Five

Performance reviews aren’t simply a time to discuss performance. It’s a valuable development conversation that can uncover an employee’s unique strengths, align them with the company’s mission, and empower continuous development. But that’s no simple feat. A successful performance review cycle includes HR leaders working in lock-step with managers to gain accurate insight on team performance, but to do that, managers must be given a structure for having these conversations–especially

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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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James Sdrales Shares His Thoughts on Post-Covid Restaurant Revival

Thrive Global

There is no question that the retail restaurant industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated social restrictions. The widespread impact has put many restaurant businesses on edge and, unfortunately, has closed others altogether, either in forced retirement or bankruptcy. However, there is finally a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, and those who have been resilient enough to get through the long stretch of 2020 can start thinking about recovery.

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How to Become a Development-Centered Leader

DecisionWise

My 2-year-old son is the ultimate leadership teacher.? . On any given day, I have tasks I need him to perform. I have tried many different strategies to get him to do the things I ask him to do—some more effective than others. The least effective sequence of events:?. Ask him to complete a task. Get reluctance and excuses (his current line “Not today, Dada.”).

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4 Secrets Revealed: How to Find Top Talent on LinkedIn Like a Pro in 2021

Spark Hire

We’ve spent a lot of time online recently (even more than usual) due to the global pandemic. Even while casually browsing, you may have noticed an increase in active job seekers across social media. So, why not make the most out of the situation and finally fill those open positions at your company? As you probably know, using LinkedIn for recruitment is one of the best ways to find top talent no matter the industry you’re in.

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Top 5 Ways To Make Your Conference Calls Painless and Engaging

Hppy

Thanks to the pandemic, most of us were forced to start taking part in conference calls, which can be quite irritating. Connection issues or someone forgetting to mute their microphone can turn a conference call into a nightmare. . Fortunately, things change for the better, and conference call technology is not an exception to that rule. Thanks to the fact that many people are now working remotely, audio and video conferencing platforms have significantly improved the user experience that they p

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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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What is Unconscious Bias? (And How Do You Defeat It?)

TalentCulture

How do you defeat unconscious bias? First, you need to know what it is. Unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) refers to unconscious forms of discrimination and stereotyping based […]. The post What is Unconscious Bias? (And How Do You Defeat It?) appeared first on TalentCulture.

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5 things you, as a learning professional, need to know about disability

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

People with disabilities are some of the most underrepresented individuals in the workplace. In the U.S. alone, more than a quarter (26 percent) of the population has some kind of disability — yet only 19 percent of people with disabilities are employed. So, it’s vital that we embed inclusion and accessibility in our organizations and in our learning processes, practices and content.

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Three predictions for HR in a post-pandemic world

HR Zone

Future Three post-pandemic predictions for HR.

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100+ Icebreaker Questions—So You’ll Never Have to Think of a “Fun” Fact Again

The Muse

More than 100 icebreaker questions that are appropriate for the workplace or anywhere else. Find the right one for any time limit or group of people!

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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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Employee Benefits and Wellness February 2021

eni

eni is featured in HR.com’s February magazine to discuss total wellbeing, reimagining EAP benefits, and the employee/human experience. Topics include: Insights On Fostering Employee Well-Being During (And After) The Pandemic. Building A Better Employee Experience By Supporting Financial Well-being. Mental Health And The Post Covid-19 Workforce.

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Do you ask your interviewer about your competition?

The Tim Sackett Project

So, here’s the deal. Timmy gets his big break and gets the interview he’s always wanted. Goes in. Kills it. You know how Timmy does! The interviewer is doing interviewer things and drops the question, “So, Timmy, do you have any questions for me?” Do “I” have questions for you!?! Heck, yes! I’ve been preparing for this interview for all of my life, or at least for about thirteen seconds before walking in the door!

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How Do You Measure a Year?

SHRM

How do you measure a year? It’s a question asked in the Broadway play Rent, but it is also one I have been pondering myself. Somewhere around five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes ago from writing this post, I was preparing to fly to Cleveland, Ohio to speak at the Northern Ohio SHRM Conference. The impact and implications of Covid-19 were just starting to hit the 24 hours news cycles.

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8 Powerful Employee Recognition Ideas Your Staff Will Love

HR Digest

According to a Gallup survey in 2017, 65 percent of employees said they received no recognition for their work in the past 12 months. In the same report, 89 percent of employers said that most employees left their jobs in search of better pay, but most who left their jobs cited lack of employee recognition as a major concern. This is a clear indication that a meaningful employee recognition culture that rewards employees is far more appreciated than any material bonus.

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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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Accessibility features in Workable: A look behind the scenes

Workable

We’re happy to share that Workable’s accessibility features make the recruitment software even more useable by everyone regardless of ability, context or situation. About accessibility. In order to better understand what designing for accessibility means, we need to look at it more comprehensively, particularly in talking about universal design. Universal design is the process of making products accessible to the widest possible audience, which includes – but isn’t limited to – people with disab

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How an HR Operating Model Changes with Scale

Analytics in HR

If HR departments want to deliver excellence, they need to set up an effective HR operating model. In this article, we’ll look at how the HR operating model evolves in a rapidly scaling company that goes from 40 to 400 employees in just three years. Looking at a specific case and how it changes over time provides an easy-to-understand example of an HR operating model.

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The Operational Agility Checklist: 7 Questions to Ask Your Organization

Quickbase

T he need to prepare for disruption has become a cliché in the business world. Last year required agility in a way that was due to come eventually, but sooner than anybody imagined. It is becoming even more of an imperative to prepare your organization for possible turbulence and changes. By focusing on becoming more operationally agile , your team will be able to make faster decisions, better utilize your existing technology investments, and adapt to inevitable change. .

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Leadership Guide to the Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)

6Q

For a long time, the biggest issue of concern for companies was the loyalty and satisfaction of their customers. In recent times this concern has expanded to include and prioritise the loyalty of their employees. . Loyal employees are reported to be more productive, to positively affect co-workers and deliver a better customer service experience. For this reason, companies work hard to measure, maintain and increase the loyalty of employees. .

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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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Recruiter Insights: How to Stand Out When Applying

Rise

The past year has been scary. Unemployment has gone up, with companies implementing hiring freezes, and mental health issues have increased, with as many as 40% of Canadian adults saying that “their mental health has declined since [last] March” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. . Related Reading: Employee Mental Health: The Silent Pandemic. Jobless workers are wondering: Should I even bother applying?

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Top Five Social Media Platforms For Business Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

Whether you love social media or hate it, there’s no doubt that it is here to stay. The ability to instantly connect with people across the world and to share news, opinions and art has changed the way people communicate forever.

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Biggest HR Challenges in the Tech Industry [& Solutions]

BambooHR

In tech, where success is often defined by constant innovation, there’s a push for HR managers to become transformational leaders who drive competitive advantages. In.