Thu.Dec 20, 2018

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Why Employee Turnover Spikes After the Holidays—and What to Do About It

Namely

The holidays are approaching rapidly. Before you know it, the Thanksgiving decorations have been replaced by holiday ones, and then suddenly it’s January. For many companies, November and December can be a much more relaxed time of year, with big projects winding down, uplifted spirits, and holiday parties.

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Best of TLNT 2018: What Can We Do About an Employee Showing Signs of Mental Decline?

TLNT: The Business of HR

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Nexxt Welcomes an Industry Pro as the Newest VP of Sales

Employment Metrix

Nexxt is excited to welcome our newest member, Wade W. Pierson, as the Vice President of Sales. Wade has worked in the human resource and staffing space for over two decades, and plans to use this experience to lead Nexxt’s sales team to success through exceptional customer experience. “Wade’s passion, business acumen and dedication to his clients’ success make him the perfect addition to the Nexxt family,” said Andy Katz, COO of Nexxt.

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updates: the self-harm scars, the employee who wouldn’t accept his performance was bad, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are five updates from past letter-writers. 1. Should I say something about my coworker’s old self-harm scars ? (#2 at the link). So an anti-climactic but good update to my coworker with the scars. We were chatting the other day about previous jobs and she told me that before this she used to work in a restaurant.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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HR’s 2018 year in review part two

cipHR

We look at how the working world has been changing in 2018, from the impact of the political climate to changes in attitudes towards HR technology. In part one of our 2018 review , we explored the legislative, compliance and regulatory changes that affected the UK HR profession over the past 12 months. Here in part two, we assess wider macro factors and trends within the profession itself, including the political climate, the launch of the CIPD’s new profession map, changes in how HR teams are d

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Future-Proofing Your Talent: How Agile Talent Practices Can Drive Digital Transformation

TalentCulture

What kind of talent will your organization require in the next five years? In today’s volatile and complex world, digitization, artificial intelligence and automation have moved the goalposts for workforce development. Make no mistake: These factors are disrupting the world of work. The skills required to succeed in organizations are shifting — and this is having a profound effect on workforce planning and on the career paths of employees.

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Recognize This! Expanding to Work Human – Join Us in Our New Home

RecognizeThis!

By Derek Irvine. For the last 10 years, my colleagues and I have shared with you research, insights, and lessons we’ve learned here on the Recognize This! blog. Over the years, you’ve shared with us your stories and experiences on the power of thanks, helping us and the broader community learn and grow as we worked to share the ROI and human impact of social recognition.

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Ep 163 – Best of the Workology Podcast, Pt 1

Workology

This marks the forth year of the Workology Podcast. It’s truly a labor of love, and of course I’m thankful for my sponsor ClearCompany for helping to support the work we do putting HR and workplace. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. This marks the forth year of the Workology Podcast.

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the worst boss of 2018 is…

Ask a Manager

We have a winner! 15,279 votes are in, and the worst boss of the year is the boss who was dating the employee’s dad and wanted them to all go to couples therapy together – with 31% of the vote. The five runners-up, who managed to be pretty terrible themselves: the employer who fined people $2 a minute for being late – 10%. the boss who refused to call an ambulance for an injured employee – 20%. the boss who called an employee and pretended to be from Child Protective Serv

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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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USA TODAY “Ask HR” Column: A Year-In-Review

The SHRM Blog

2018 was the year to “Ask HR.” In a special addition to its coverage of careers, USA TODAY invited Society for Human Resource Management’s President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. to be its “HR expert” by authoring a weekly column about the workplace. Readers responded with many questions on topics ranging from asking.

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USA TODAY “Ask HR” Column: A Year-In-Review

SHRM

2018 was the year to “Ask HR.” In a special addition to its coverage of careers, USA TODAY invited Society for Human Resource Management’s President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. to be its “HR expert” by authoring a weekly column about the workplace. Readers responded with many questions on topics ranging from asking.

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The Impact of Turnover on Employee Experience

Analytics in HR

In the war for talent, organizations cannot succeed without a proactive strategy for retaining key employees. A customer recently asked us: “Is our turnover problem contagious?” In other words, does losing a key employee increase the likelihood that their peers leave as well? They had an intuition that this might be true but lacked the data to be sure.

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Five trends that will steer performance success in 2019

HR Zone

People. 5 trends set to steer performance success in 2019.

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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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Differentiation is about seeking Business Common Ground

Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development

What does differentiating oneself as a Professional of Worth have to do with seeking business common ground? After all, doesn’t that concept fly in the face of everything we have been taught as sellers, doers, makers, inventors and financiers? Consider that so many of us are so busy chasing the objective of trying to be different, that we lose sight of why we do what we do.

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FMLA leave: Who’s eligible and for how long?

Insperity

Did you know there are three different types of FMLA leave, when it comes to scheduling and duration? The Family and Medical Leave Act, passed by Congress in 1993, entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons for up to 12 weeks. It also allows up to 26 weeks to care for certain family members who are or were in the military.

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update: my coworker with imposter syndrome actually does suck at her job

Ask a Manager

It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose coworker who said she struggled with imposter syndrome but was actually terrible at her job ? Here’s the update. I took the advice and did a lot better at “short circuiting” conversations that veered toward the emotional.

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HR Pros! How often are you going to court?

The Tim Sackett Project

There’s one thing we as HR pros are pretty consistent on. We never want to go to court! We do just about anything to mitigate risk for ourselves and our organizations. The first rule of HR Club is don’t go to court! Now, that’s how most HR pros feel. I don’t. I don’t believe it’s HR’s job to mitigate risk.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

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.

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my employee excluded coworkers from his holiday party

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I am the owner, founder, and managing partner of a small law firm. We employ 15 people. Of those 15, we have four leaders. Three of those leaders are “senior associates” or “junior partner”-level lawyers and one is a non-lawyer accounting/billing manager. Recently, one of the four leaders, a lawyer, held a Christmas party at his house, and invited everyone in the firm except the three other leaders and me.

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4 Employee Benefits Trends for 2019

Namely

Open enrollment may have just ended , but it’s never too early to start thinking about emerging benefit trends. Benefits are an increasingly important factor in attracting and retaining top talent, and can play an important role in setting your company apart from competitors. Fifty-seven percent of employees consider benefits to be one of the top factors in accepting a new job.

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Santa and His Elves: DISC in the North Pole

Extended DISC

Santa's elves are as diverse as any group. How will the Dominant, Influence, Steady and Compliant personalities play out in Santa's Workshop?

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It's Time To Start Truly Living In The Moment

Forbes Coaches Council

If you are constantly fighting your way through a busy career and life, you're likely losing all those precious moments that make a difference.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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EXAQUEO’S TOP 10 EMPLOYER BRANDING INSIGHTS OF 2018

exaqueo

It’s hard to believe 2018 is almost over! As the year winds down, we want to reflect on the content we’ve shared this year to help you achieve your employer brand goals. From the candidate experience to shifting perceptions in employer brand, here are the top 10 insights from #teamexaqueo to bring with you into the new year: 1) THIS WALMART EMPLOYER BRAND VIDEO GETS EVERYTHING RIGHT Retail shopping preferences aside.

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Inflexible leave policies cost company $1.75M

HR Morning

A healthcare company found out that the cost of complying with federal disability accommodation and discrimination laws is likely lower than what they’ll end up paying for violating them. . According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Family HealthCare used its rigid leave policies and practices as justification to deny reasonable accommodations to disabled and/or pregnant employees.

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Heather’s Annual Employer Holiday Guide

HR Examiner

“So here are my legal and practical suggestions for the holidays at work. Somebody had to say it.” – Heather Bussing. I confess, I hate the holidays. But I hate holiday parties even more. So here are my legal and practical suggestions for the holidays at work. Somebody had to say it. Don’t Have A Party. You don’t want to see your employees drunk.

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How Should I Handle Political Chatter in the Office?

Evil HR Lady

There are some employees who are uncomfortable with the political chatter in the office. It seems to pop up everywhere—in Slack conversations, jokes at meetings and even people asking direct questions about how the company will react to whatever political event is occurring. How should HR handle this? To read my answer, click here: How Should I Handle Political Chatter in the Office?

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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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Top 10 Employee Experience Strategy Trends in December

SocialChorus

Missed the latest stories related to employee experience strategy, the future of work, and digital transformation? Our monthly roundup showcases the latest news—from large media publications, to think tanks, to market analytics and consulting firms that specialize in the digital workplace. Trend #1: Artificial Intelligence Is Not the Future of Work; It’s Already Here.

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Culture Insights from a Certified Great Place to Work: Contributing to the Community

Root

“Do your people feel good about the ways your organization contributes to the community?”. This Great Place to Work question doesn’t ask the employee to rate how well they believe their company contributes to the community, but instead focuses on whether the employee feels good about it. I think the Institute is onto something. Early in my career, I worked in financial services at a company with a more corporate setting than Root’s.

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Do I have to send an offer letter?

BerniePortal

HR Best Practices blog series. Navigating the world of HR can be overwhelming—period. That’s why we’ve created a blog series to answer common HR questions. To help answer each question and define best practices, we have three HR heroes with very different approaches to HR: Bythe Booke, Sam Blackheart, and Peggy Prag. You may find yourself relating to one (or more) of our heroes depending on the given situation.