Mon.Apr 20, 2020

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7 HR Challenges Facing Employers in 2020

Extensis

Managing human resources in a small or medium-size business is always demanding, but this year employers grapple with challenges many have never confronted before. Here are the top HR hurdles facing employers, along with tips and tactics to keep operations steady even as the world around us continues to shift.

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4 ways to support work-from-home staff members with kids

Business Management Daily

Employees aren’t the only ones being sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Closed schools and daycares mean many remote workers will need to contend with children in the house. While maintaining productivity in such an environment poses challenges, employers can help. Here are four ways your company can support working-from-home parents during this unprecedented crisis: Offer flexibility.

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Unemployment FAQs: Tips for Businesses During COVID-19

Zenefits

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, millions of American workers have lost their jobs. Some estimates say 10% of the nation’s workers filed for unemployment insurance benefits over a period of 3 weeks. Under state — and now federal — laws, claims for unemployment insurance benefits are exploding. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides additional funds for states to expand unemployment benefits to previously eligible workers, as well new sectors of the workforce that were

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Why your employer brand is more important than ever | Jobbio Journal

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

Its is a very strange time right now, we can’t deny that. With things being tough for everyone, it can be hard to look at the good stuff. But there.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Measure Remote Employee Engagement with Insights

Kazoo

It’s the question for the new age of remote work: In this environment, h ow do you measure employee engagement? Kazoo’s got you covered. We’ve created a host of dashboards for managers and Kazoo admins so you always have a clear picture of your employee engagement and performance management efforts. (Plus, you’ll always be presentation-ready!).

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Measure Remote Employee Engagement with Insights

Kazoo

It’s the question for the new age of remote work: In this environment, h ow do you measure employee engagement? WorkTango’s got you covered. We’ve created a host of dashboards for managers and WorkTango admins so you always have a clear, presentation-ready picture of your employee engagement and employee success efforts. What’s employee success?

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13 Tips: How Achievers is Supporting a Remote Workplace

Achievers

Shifting your organization to become a remote workplace can be daunting. According to a Buffer report , many remote workers struggle with unplugging from work, loneliness, and communicating. Don’t let these stats scare you though. There are effective ways to help your employees feel connected every day while working remotely. At Achievers , we recently became a 100% remote workplace due to COVID-19.

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Measure Remote Employee Engagement with Insights

Kazoo

It’s the question for the new age of remote work: In this environment, h ow do you measure employee engagement? WorkTango’s got you covered. We’ve created a host of dashboards for managers and WorkTango admins so you always have a clear, presentation-ready picture of your employee engagement and employee success efforts. What’s employee success?

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What I Should Have Said

UpstartHR

I lost a friend recently. He was a great guy who was always willing to help those around him, regardless of his own needs. Selfless. Kind. Compassionate. I had a phone conversation with him a few months back. We lived in different states and mostly stayed in touch online, but I gave him a call and we talked for over an hour about work, life, family, and more.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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3 Examples of Employee Engagement Ideas That Work

Hppy

Today, companies both big and small are investing big money into deciphering the subtleties of ideal employee engagement. The reason is that results speak for themselves: a strong brand awareness, better performance and consequently improved sales. As a business owner and/or as a HR manager you need to make sure that there’s a thriving internal working environment.

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Keep Your Workforce Informed With Electronic Solutions

TalentCulture

In any workplace, health and safety has to be top of mind. Complying with workplace laws takes a lot more effort when your workers are remote and are teams dispersed — as is happening in so many organizations. And right now, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, employee safety in any working environment is an ongoing concern for leaders and managers — and employers need to not only navigate new laws, but inform their […].

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From Onboarding to Long-boarding: Keep top talent motivated for the long term

HR Morning

HR leaders know you can’t afford to endlessly cycle through top talent: replacing an employee can cost as much as twice that employee’s salary. Retention is the name of the talent management game. Many HR leaders focus their retention strategies on the onboarding process , hoping that a meaningful welcome period will sustain employees’ motivation well beyond their transition.

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Make Remote Work Feel Human

TalentCulture

Meghan M. Biro on why we need to infuse a sense of fun into our remote workplaces. The post Make Remote Work Feel Human appeared first on TalentCulture.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Five tips for HR during the most stressful ‘Stress Awareness Month’ on record

HR Zone

People The most stressful ‘Stress Awareness Month’.

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Why Workplace Disability Inclusion Matters Now More Than Ever

SHRM

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a profound shift in workplaces across the United States and the world. “Because we’ve always done it that way” is suddenly out the window. Instead, much of the American workforce has had to get creative and find new ways of working. In the language of workplace disability inclusion, “accommodations” are supports that enable employees to thrive at work.

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How Can Companies Benefit From International Recruitment

TalentLyft

International recruitment is on the radar of most companies today, but some are still reluctant about it. What are the exact advantages of hiring internationally? Discover the 6 key benefits of international recruitment! Read More.

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How to Recruit and Onboard Telehealth Providers

Precheck

How to Recruit and Onboard Telehealth Providers Apr. 21, 2020. Antique Nguyen Marketing Specialist. Healthcare organizations across the country face stay-at-home orders that make it difficult to deliver in-person care. But even outside of the urgent need for providers to provide care to critically ill patients with COVID-19, patients need access to care when they are ill or injured by other causes. .

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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ASK KRISTIAN DUNN, LIFE COACH: What's The Equivalent of the Informal Office "Hey" During the COVID Lockdown?

The HR Capitalist

Capitalist Note : From time to time, one of my high-level friends will ask me a question that causes me to cease being Kris Dunn (HR Leader and HR Pro) and morph into Kristian Dunn (life coach/executive coach, my real name btw). These are their questions and my well thought out answers worth at least $500/hour. Submit your questions to Kristian Dunn by messaging him on LinkedIn.

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To Stay or to Go: Brands Weigh the Pros and Cons of Moving a Flagship Conference

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s Director of Experiential Events Jill Kazanjian talks about the decision to host Workhuman Live in a different location each year. Read the full article at Event Marketer. .

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my boss told me to work more slowly so I don’t make my coworkers anxious

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have an unusual situation at work right now. On an ordinary week, I consistently get 25-30% more work done than the company’s goal and than my closest coworkers, and that has always been reflected on my reviews. Now, with COVID-19, we are all working from home for the first time in company history, and I find I work even faster from home.

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Workhuman Launches Thank You Healthcare, A Global Gathering Place for Sharing Stories of Gratitude for Our Healthcare Heroes

WorkHuman

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., and DUBLIN – April 20, 2020 – Today, Workhuman ® , a leading provider of social recognition platforms, launched Thank You Healthcare , a global gathering place to share personal stories of thanks and gratitude to healthcare workers, and to witness the local impact of humanity across the globe during this time of crisis. COVID-19 has created an incredible swell of public appreciation for today’s healthcare heroes – from car parades to standing ovations to public applause –

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

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.

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COVID-19 Insurance Relief: 4 Key Points for Business Owners

ADP

As business owners navigate through the new global landscape, they're trying to understand what new legislation and insurance carrier relief measures.

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Recognizing Our Healthcare Heroes

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s CEO Eric Mosley recognizes the healthcare workers and industry at large for their efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more on Forbes. .

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Creating A Workplace Culture Of Belonging, Diversity And Inclusivity

Forbes Coaches Council

Leaders need to look for ways to help every employee feel welcomed, needed, wanted, valued, and that they have a genuine way to connect and contribute.

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HR says I can’t tell an older colleague they’re wrong, coworker stole creative work, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. HR said telling an older team member they’re wrong is ageism. I’m an IT manager and when our company went 100% online work, my small team of 3 staff and I helped set up 35 employees with hardware in their homes. The department we support is mostly people in their late 20s-early 30s. One employee, “Archie,” is in his early 50’s, and “Edith” is in her 40s.

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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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What Will Your Employer Reputation Be Post-Coronavirus?

SHRM Resources

After the coronavirus threat passes, prospective employees may ask how you handled the crisis. Your organization's answer could help determine your post-coronavirus success in recruiting and retaining employees. HR professionals and corporate executives offer six tips on shaping your organization's response to the coronavirus question.

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Use Social Isolation As A Time To Create Good Habits

Forbes Coaches Council

Things that we took for granted before that might have been the basis of bad habits might be broken. Can we replace them with good habits that we can continue in a post-coronavirus world?

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10 Benefits of 360 degree feedback

Engagedly

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – says Bill Gates (Co-founder of Microsoft) on the importance of feedback. Feedback is one of the most underrated aspects of employee management. Generally, employees […].

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