Mon.Nov 09, 2020

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7 Best Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills

Take It Personel-ly

Are you holding a management role already? Is leadership your career goal? Then, you have made a great choice to learn or improve your leadership skills. You should know that irrespective of your current position, there are various ways to showcase your leadership skills, as this will enhance your work efficiency and progress. Here are […].

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Remote Hiring Ramps Up During COVID-19 Pandemic

HRWatchdog

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its eighth month, face coverings and social distancing are still required in public places, indoor dining is still prohibited in many jurisdictions and, although the school year has started, this back-to-school season looked drastically different than in years past. How companies recruit and hire talent has also been drastically different, according to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, which found that since the pandemic began, 53 percent of resp

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With work from home, is identity fraud on the rise?

Sterling Check

Click here to read the full article written for Canadian HR Reporter. Could identity fraud be on the rise with the rise of work from home? “Truth be told, we don’t really know. Data that we have is mostly anecdotal, relative to employment at least,” says Taylor Liggett, general manager at Sterling Identity in Portland, Ore., which did the survey of 334 HR professionals.

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IRS Announces COVID-19 Tax Relief Initiative to Help Taxpayers

ACA Times

2 minute read: On November 2, 2020, the IRS announced several changes to its collection procedures to assist struggling taxpayers impacted by COVID-19. These changes include: Taxpayers who qualify for a short-term payment plan option may now have up to 180 days to resolve their tax liabilities instead of 120 days. Flexibility for some taxpayers who are temporarily unable to meet the payment terms of an accepted Offer in Compromise.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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Why Diversity Training Matters and How to Build a Program

Achievers

A diverse team is no longer a simple aspiration. It’s the cornerstone of a strong and successful business. Diverse companies enjoy 2.3 times higher cash flow per employee and a BCG study found that companies with diverse management teams had a 19% increase in revenue compared to their less diverse counterparts. If you’re looking to build a more diverse and inclusive workplace and maximize your business potential, start ramping up your diversity training strategy.

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Dell Continues to Face Challenges with Pay Equity

Trusaic

3 minute read . The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to be steadfast in its efforts to enforce pay equity, as a recent case with Dell demonstrates. The case involves the computer tech giant and two IT analysts who were hired at the same time. Kea Golden and a male colleague who carried out the same duties were paid significantly different wages, over $17,000 to be specific.

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Improving Employee Engagement with Corporate Language Training

Hppy

To compete in the global market, a company must have the right tools and qualities. Leadership, finance, and marketing strategy are some of the things that may first come to mind. Strong and collaborative Employee engagement, coupled with proper communication, is the pillar of an outstanding company. These factors are undeniably essential but an element that is commonly overlooked. .

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Work in HR? It’s Time to FIGHT for Workers’ Rights.

Robin Schooling

There’s a peculiar mindset amongst far too many HR practitioners. Due to their fervent and often all-consuming desire to be considered “business partners,” they’ve adopted a capitalist perspective that places them somewhere on the spectrum between Scrooge McDuck, Rich Uncle Pennybags and Mr. Burns. Attempting to be fiscally prudent and, as I’ve heard it described, to be “a steward of the company’s money,” manifests itself when they: ‘fight’ every unemployment claim as if the very sustainability

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Survey: Increase In WFH Means an Increase in Productivity and Trust

marenated HR

Before the onset of COVID-19, Red Branch employees already enjoyed a mixed schedule of working in-office and remotely. In mid-March, when the situation began to look increasingly dire, Red Branch took immediate action and became a fully-remote company. But we didn’t sacrifice our culture. We still see our coworkers during daily pod check-ins and standups, and maintain our Eatin’ Meetin’ whether it be every Friday or every Friday of campaign week to decompress, play games, and update each other o

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Building ‘futuring’ capacity in teams and organisations

HR Zone

Future Can you predict the future?

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Career Corner: 5 Action Steps to Communicate Your Transferable Skills

TalentCulture

We’ve all heard the age-old saying, “No time like the present.” Given the uncertain times, these words are feeling more relevant as days go by. Industries are changing daily, and […]. The post Career Corner: 5 Action Steps to Communicate Your Transferable Skills appeared first on TalentCulture.

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7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of the Dentist

Take It Personel-ly

A large number of people are afraid of going to the dentist, and this includes adults and children. The good thing is there’s no reason to be afraid, and the following will explore some of those reasons. 1. Preventative One thing you should know is that the dentist is there to prevent major problems. Most […].

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Marijuana Laws and the 2020 Elections

Cisive

Whew. What a year it has been! 2020 has brought an abundance of challenges and changes. As the year (finally?) comes to a close, a slew of changes will come following the general election on November 3 rd. In addition to major national voting objectives such as the next President of the United States, House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, state, and local representation; voters will again decide on marijuana legalization measures.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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Please Tell Me this CEO is Nuts

Evil HR Lady

No. This is not a creative way to get noticed. This is a stupid way to get noticed. If someone sent me $10 and asked for a job, I’d return the $10 and put them in the do not hire, ever category. It’s not cute. It’s not creative. It shouldn’t make you consider this person above other candidates. Graham says, in the comments, the briber was interviewed but not hired.

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how to interview with people you already know

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have an interview for a new job (in a new company) next week. The difficult part is that I know several of the people interviewing me, I work with them on a regular basis in my current role. How do you suggest approaching the interview? Do I pretend that they don’t know anything about my work? Additionally, I’ll probably have to meet with some of the interviewers and my current team for my current role while the interview process is going on.

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13 Critical Skills All Business Leaders Need To Cultivate Today

Forbes Coaches Council

The most successful business leaders never stop learning and cultivating new skills. What skills are most critical for leaders to foster in themselves today to weather disruptions caused by the pandemic? Here, 13 members of Forbes Coaches Council share their expert insights.

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candidate was dressed too casually, upset about hiring process, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Candidate was dressed too casually on a Zoom interview. I recently conducted Zoom interviews for a professional position. One of the applicants answered questions well, had an advanced degree, had relevant experience, and seemed to have a positive attitude. I really liked them and could see them fitting in with the current team.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Employee experience: 10 predictions for 2021

Interact-Intranet

As a new year beckons, organizations are determined to reclaim some power and guide their workforces towards a newly mapped-out future. With this comes significant change to the employee experience. We make ten predictions on what to expect in 2021. After a historic year of disruption and upheaval, organizations are moving on to making plans for the next twelve months and preparing their business and workforce for further COVID-related developments.

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What You Need to Know About Bad SEO Firms

Take It Personel-ly

You just hired an SEO firm for your small business. Now your website should be covered. This firm should be able to take care of everything SEO related. At least, that’s what you thought. Unless you have a reputable SEO company, like MOTOZA, you need to keep a close eye on the firm you hire. […].

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Tough Times Call For Emotionally Intelligent CEOs

Forbes Coaches Council

CEOs with this trait will be more likely to make clearer decisions, lead well-aligned organizations and deliver better results.

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Tips for Developing a Powerful Compensation Philosophy

HRsoft

A compensation philosophy aims to ensure pay is market-competitive and aligned to the business strategy. To support these two factors, there are six components, or goals, of compensation philosophy: Attract top talent from the market. Retain difference-makers. Inspire stellar performance. Pay competitively in global operations. Support the business strategy.

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Just landed: Ultimate Guide to I-9 Compliance

If you’re seeking guidance in the complicated world of I-9, you’re in the right place! As a pioneer in virtual onboarding tech, WorkBright has been simplifying the I-9 process since 2014 when they launched Smart I-9, a digital form built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Ten years later, they’ve heard just about every I-9 question imaginable, so their team of experts has developed this comprehensive FAQ to distill years of experience into a practical and accessible guide to all things I-9.

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Study Shows Positive Relationship Between Workplace Training and Job Satisfaction

Pollack Peacebuilding

Summary of: Kancharla, R. and Dadhich, A. (2020), “Perceived ethics training and workplace behavior: The mediating role of perceived ethical culture,” European Journal of Training and Development. [link]. Background & Theory: Employees often feel a lack of commitment to companies with unhealthy company cultures. Therefore, it is imperative for organizations to create company cultures rooted in healthy values.

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Understanding the roles within your marketing team structure

Papirfly

As the need for brands to produce more and more content to keep audiences engaged grows ever stronger, as well as balancing this with the desire to stay consistent across all channels, the emphasis on a well-built, organised marketing team is more pressing than ever before.

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How to Create a Meaningful Virtual Recognition Event

Terryberry

If you’re like many organizations we work with, you’re probably wondering how you can pull off a recognition event this year. To be fair, that’s probably the case for any event. Traditionally, these events take place around the holidays, and it’s one of the most important times to show appreciation to the people who are making a difference in your organization. 2020 has been a challenging year for many organizations, but it’s also important to remember that it’s been a challenging year for your

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How to Create Perfect Resumes which are resume parser friendly

RChilli

Whenever I visit an event or attend virtual discussions, people ask me for advice on creating an awesome resume i.e. a resume that can be read by a resume parser with perfection. Thus, I thought of sharing a few tips in this article.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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Cloverleaf: A Coach's Silent Partner

Cloverleaf

By Stephanie Licata, M.A. A.C.C., Cloverleaf Coaching Strategist When I first started using Cloverleaf, I have to admit, I was a bit giddy. When you’ve been doing many of these assessments for years with leaders and teams, it never occurred to me how fleeting their effectiveness was. You get a big pdf, a quick “aha” moment, and then it gets filed away!

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HCI [VIDEO]: HR’s Big Moment: Leading the Way Forward with People Analytics

Perceptyx

How Will HR Lead into 2021? If the Great Recession of 2008 was the CFO’s big moment, the current COVID-19 pandemic and the social justice movement is the CHRO’s. The HR function must influence the people practices that will ensure health, safety, and fairness for all employees, but we can’t do that successfully based on hunches and guesses. Data-based decisions about people, culture, and the new workplace normal will enable the organization to not just weather the storm, but succeed.

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4 Sources of Employee Appreciation That Will Build Morale in Tough Times (Like Now)

Great Place to Work

The 2020 workplace may bear little resemblance to what it did before. Employees are being asked to adapt and some are working longer hours. It might be time to think about how you are adapting your employee recognition programs.