Hppy
MARCH 12, 2021
Nowadays, learning new skills is easier than ever. With many webinars, online courses, and tons of free information on the Internet, the job market should be brimming with talented people for hire. Nonetheless, the reality is entirely different. The skills gap is a significant issue many employers have to face. In fact, the search for skilled employees has become an endless activity for more than one hiring manager.
Professional Alternatives
MARCH 12, 2021
. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the standard idea of company culture, including interaction between leaders, employees, and coworker connection. It is important to adapt quickly and retain flexibility during the pandemic, which has helped in uncovering the futility of a top-down approach to leadership. Also, the importance of brand culture has increased as a result of high-profile culture crises, the drive for diversity , equity, and inclusion, as well as the constant battle for talent.
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HRExecutive
MARCH 12, 2021
We are about to enter one of the hottest job markets in a decade. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will boost the economy, and even now, we are already operating with 13% more open jobs than we had a year ago. My own estimates and those from Goldman Sachs are that the unemployment rate will drop to around 4.1% by the end of 2021. However, a recent report from The Conference Board warns of an extreme shortage of “blue-collar” workers.
HR Zone
MARCH 12, 2021
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SHRM
MARCH 12, 2021
I’ve noticed the skills that hiring managers want aren’t generally the same skills we learned in school. The top 5 skills I see employers asking for (and the skills I WISH school had taught me): Excel It’s bizarre to never need Excel in school and then go into the corporate world and it is simply expected that you know it. I spoke with a group of companies that were hiring students straight out of Master’s programs and they said the one skill they wish students had when coming into their
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SutiHR
MARCH 12, 2021
Many companies are seeking to invest in helpdesk software to automate their support processes and enhance overall customers’ experience. A helpdesk solution can have huge benefits for any business regardless of the industry it serves. It improves the agents’ productivity and ensures effective service delivery while also reducing company costs and the time needed to resolve mundane issues.
The Tim Sackett Project
MARCH 12, 2021
I have yet to see an organization come out with a brand that says, “Hey, we’re Super Average, but come work here anyway!” . For the most part, every organization spouts off about being the best place to work. Statistically, that just can’t be true. Everyone can’t be the best, right? I think for the most part it’s just lazy recruitment marketing.
TalentCulture
MARCH 12, 2021
Women in the workforce have always faced a lack of upward mobility, unequal pay, and suppression of our talent in the workplace. Now, let’s add the pull to leave the […]. The post Women in the Workplace: The Continuing Struggle [#WorkTrends] appeared first on TalentCulture.
Homebase
MARCH 12, 2021
It’s never an enjoyable experience to fire an employee, but it’s important to know how to do it right to protect your business. That includes learning about “cause for termination,” or “termination for cause.” In most states, employment law dictates that employees work “at-will” and can be fired for any reason that does not violate state or federal law.
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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.
Forbes Coaches Council
MARCH 12, 2021
After a while, the day-to-day grind can make even a "dream" job feel uninspiring and unfulfilling. To foster motivation and get your drive back, take steps to renew your energy and enthusiasm in your current role.
BerniePortal
MARCH 12, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the most sweeping labor reform bill since 1935. Known as the PRO Act, this legislation would change workers’ ability to organize and employment law surrounding unions.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 12, 2021
Do you have a friend at work? If you have one, you know what a humongous difference it makes in your workplace. Workplace friendship has a significant effect on your work satisfaction. One can seamlessly manage the usual office politics , struggles, and day to day ups and downs. In short, they improve the good days and make the poor ones bearable. Frankly, while spending maximum hours at my workplace, I can't imagine going through any of the things I've been through without my coworkers' help.
BerniePortal
MARCH 12, 2021
One of the many lifelines for workers in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) is a new COBRA subsidy that completely covers the cost of continuation coverage for qualifying individuals from April 2021 through September 2021. Here’s what you need to know about this important health insurance assistance.
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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.
C. A. Short Company
MARCH 12, 2021
During an exclusive Safety+Health webinar , Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented preliminary data for OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for fiscal year 2020, which ended Sept. 30.
WEX Inc.
MARCH 12, 2021
Communication leads to effective employee benefits strategy. Educating workers about their benefits has never been more important. But like everything else, your employee benefits communication plans and strategies have been hit hard by COVID-19, forcing your team to quickly adapt communication practices to address a myriad of issues. A (short) list: employee costs; telehealth employee assistance programs; vaccine and testing incentives; mental health benefits; flexible work arrangements; and, s
HR Cloud
MARCH 12, 2021
Your employees are the heart of your business. If you’ve been in leadership for any period, then you know that establishing a strong connection through effective communication is vital to your organizational wellbeing. What you might not have known, though, is the critical role your Human Resources team plays in that process. HR is responsible for relaying all kinds of important information — employee compensation, training, company news, updates — so any breakdown between HR and your employees
CuteHR
MARCH 12, 2021
In any job making the right decisions w.r.t the rights afforded to you through regulations, laws and policies is the best way to ensure an appropriate work-life balance. Even managing finances is often highly facilitated through these. One such benefit afforded to employees is compensatory time off. Full awareness about compensatory time off does not only refer to knowledge of compensatory leaves but also to that of alternative monetary compensation.
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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?
HRExecutive
MARCH 12, 2021
185: Number of speakers who will participate in the virtual Spring HR Technology Conference & Exposition ® The challenges facing HR today are vast and varied, in light of the coronavirus pandemic , movement for racial justice and other global shifts, and many employers are turning to HR technology to solve the myriad new people problems. The depth and breadth of the task before HR leaders will be illustrated at next week’s Spring HR Technology Conference & Exposition ®.
Ask a Manager
MARCH 12, 2021
This post, weekend open thread – March 13-14, 2021 , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: The Mystery of Mrs. Christie , by Marie Benedict.
CCI Consulting
MARCH 12, 2021
It’s become an oft-repeated mantra – 2020 was an unprecedented year. Marked by the health concerns and economic fallout from the COVID pandemic, the abrupt shift to remote work for so many workers, the growing examples of social activism, and a divisive presidential election, 2020 truly was a year unlike any in recent memory. We won’t see a year like this?
Forbes Coaches Council
MARCH 12, 2021
While there’s no “right” way to reach an audience through podcasting, many approaches have led others to dead ends. You want to ensure that your efforts in this medium yield strong results. Here's how.
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.
Ask a Manager
MARCH 12, 2021
This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. 1. I’ve been waiting a long, long time to finally share some Friday good news. My job has descended into the seventh circle of hell over the past two years. My boss spent most of his time dodging important emails or finding ways to be out of the office, leaving the team to clean up his messes—this resulted in multipl
Symantec
MARCH 12, 2021
Symantec analyzed the top 25 COVID-19 national contact-tracing apps to see which follow security and privacy best practices.
Forbes Coaches Council
MARCH 12, 2021
The chief operating officer, also known as the COO, is one of the most elusive and misunderstood positions in a company.
Take It Personel-ly
MARCH 12, 2021
One of the essential things in life that the lockdown and the pandemic crisis has robbed us of is the moments we could have spent with our friends and family. Because of the virus, people are forced to stay at home to prevent transmission and protect themselves from contracting the virus. Many have lost their […].
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.
Forbes Coaches Council
MARCH 12, 2021
When our actions are aligned with our values, we often feel satisfied and fulfilled by what we are doing. When our actions and our values are misaligned, we often feel conflicted.
New to HR
MARCH 12, 2021
80.3% of people believe that one sure way to secure a job is to earn certification relevant to their role. Although this is true, there are. The post 4 Top Tips For Securing A Great Job appeared first on New To HR.
Perceptyx
MARCH 12, 2021
As employee engagement has grown in importance as an organizational success metric over the past several decades, the concept of the employee voice has become a key focus. In this article, we’ll explore what the employee voice is, and why it matters.
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