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Employees with addiction: 7 tips to retain them during treatment

Workable

However, this tactic causes problems for both you and your employee. You’ll lose a valuable worker, and your employee will lose the stability and sense of purpose that can help them recover from addiction. Instead of firing them, help your employee remain a productive team member by following these seven tips. 1. Discuss outpatient treatment. Many people with addictions require inpatient treatment.

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Recruiting During a Pandemic

Helpside

This blog was written by Brandon White, Senior HR Business Partner at Helpside. Are you having trouble recruiting qualified applicants? Job seekers have a plethora of jobs available to them and it can be difficult to attract the talent that your business needs. We’ve come up with a list of ideas to help you fill your vacant positions. Consider Employing Minors.

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Exponential Impact of Turnover from the Pandemic

Engage2Excel

We have all heard about, experienced, or participated in "The Great Resignation of 2021." The numbers are staggering. According to the recent Microsoft Work Trend Index 2021, 41% of the workforce is considering moving employers. In our recent Job Seekers Mindset report, 58% of survey respondents say they are highly likely or likely to work for a new employer within the next 6 months.

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Navigating Conflict in the Workplace: Ongoing Challenges in 2021

Pathways

Workplace conflict is inevitable—and it’s certainly nothing new. Employees with different personalities and communication styles working toward a common goal are bound to encounter conflict in any organization. U.S. employees spend an average of 2.8 hours a week involved in some level of conflict, amounting to $359 billion annually. As a result, human resources teams have long focused on minimizing conflict to ensure positive employee relations and reduce associated costs.

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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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the sick call with sound effects, the cheesecake, and other stories of triumphs over jerks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the sick call with sound effects, the cheesecake, and other stories of triumphs over jerks at work , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Last week we had the agony of mortification , and this week we have the ecstasy of triumph! I asked you to share stories of times when you triumphed over a jerk at work, and here are 11 of my favorites.

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Episode 305: TA Insights Featuring Jamie Starner, Marsha Lacey and Shelly Wilt

Workology

It’s a good time to be in talent acquisition. Right now there are more recruiting job openings than programmer openings in the U.S. Everyone is hiring and every company needs talent acquisition. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. It’s a good time to be in talent acquisition. Right now there are more recruiting job openings than programmer openings in the U.S.

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7 Improv Techniques That’ll Make Conversations at Work Less Awkward and More Productive

The Muse

From listening properly to practicing resiliency, these improvisation principles will make your conversations at work less awkward and more productive.

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People analytics: will graph technology revolutionise HR?

HR Zone

People Will graph technology revolutionise HR?

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EEOC Makes Final Extension to EEO-1 Reporting Deadline

SHRM Resources

?Covered employers now have until Oct. 25 to file their 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 reports, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Here's what employers need to know ahead of the deadline.

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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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Meet the new HR tech editor for HRE

HRExecutive

As the new HR Technology Editor for Human Resource Executive® , I feel like I am in the catbird seat. I have been covering technology for homes and families and small businesses and major financial firms for the past 25 years. I have always been fascinated not by the technology itself but by what it can allow us to do with it. Phil Albinus. After working for three years as an Executive Editor for a pair of employee benefit business-to-business brands, I have seen firsthand that it’s an exciting

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can I nap at work, asking why someone was pushed out of a job, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, can I nap at work, asking why someone was pushed out of a job, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Can I nap at work on my lunch break? I would appreciate an outside opinion on whether something is socially acceptable. Short version: can I take a 10-minute nap at my desk, in my office, on my lunch break?

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Forget what you think you know about strategizing for EX

HRExecutive

The employee experience. It’s gotten a lot of attention in the past year-and-a-half, becoming one of HR’s most hot-button issues. But are employers approaching employee experience with the right mindset? Advertisement HRE columnist Ben Brooks , founder and CEO of coaching platform PILOT Inc., says HR leaders should simplify how they think about the employee experience.

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can I rescind a job offer on the spot if an applicant seems curt?

Ask a Manager

This post, can I rescind a job offer on the spot if an applicant seems curt? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I recently called an applicant to offer her a customer service position. She responded flatly as soon as I introduced myself. (“Oh. Hi.”) I was a little taken aback, but proceeded with the job offer anyway.

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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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Education and Degree Verification for Employment – Why it Matters

Accurate Background

The ability to attract the best talent is paramount when hiring. A top line of defense in this process for both candidate and recruiter is the resume. Unfortunately, lying or “embellishing” is all too common. That’s why it’s integral for every employer to conduct an educational background check. To put things into perspective, nearly 60% of hiring managers have reported catching fabrications on job applicants’ resumes.

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Breaking down the 6-hour workday: do costs outweigh benefits?

Replicon

John Maynard Keynes famously predicted a ubiquitous 15-hour workweek by the year 2030 — a direct result of technological advances, he claimed. Written in a 1930 essay, the feasibility of his prediction wanes as 2030 looms closer, and the 40-hour workweek.

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LinkedIn Backpedals on Return to Office Plans! #HRFamous

The Tim Sackett Project

In episode 74 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett , Kris Dunn , and Jessica Lee come together to discuss fears of employee communication monitoring, how much bosses are really monitoring their employees, and LinkedIn’s latest announcement on their plan for remote work. Show Highlights. 3:00 – Tim mentions a county in Michigan that is offering new residents $15,000 to move there and buy property.

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HR Tech Number of the Day: AI in HR

HRExecutive

As the world of talent management continues to evolve quickly given the accelerations caused by the pandemic and development of new working environments, HR leaders are increasingly leaning on technology to help their companies rightside their talent processes. Advertisement Specifically, according to a new study by Eightfold AI, HR is nearly universally embracing the potential of artificial intelligence for the future of talent management.

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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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Hot Temperatures Can Lead to More Workplace Injuries

HRWatchdog

An Institute of Labor Economics study gathered 18 years of California’s workers’ compensation system claims and compared it to the daily temperature data, and found that hotter temperatures cause approximately 20,000 injuries each year. Interestingly, these additional workplace injuries aren’t necessarily associated with heat-related illnesses — they happen in both indoor and outdoor settings and include non-temperature-related injuries.

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What Are the Benefits You Get When You Buy Weed Online?

Take It Personel-ly

The revolution of the internet and the overall ease of access to products has definitely revolutionized the way we buy and sell things. Buying and selling weed online is a win-win situation for both parties (the seller and the shopper). If you wish, for example, to get kush online, all you have to do is […].

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CloudPay CEO Paul Bartlett Discusses Their $58 Million Funding Round for Its Global Payroll Tech

WorkTech

CloudPay announced a new $58 million round of capital led by The Olayan Group, along with existing investors Pinnacle Investment Partners, Rho Capital Partners, and others. The funds will support CloudPay’s continued […]. The post EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: CloudPay CEO Paul Bartlett Discusses Their $58 Million Funding Round for Its Global Payroll Tech appeared first on WorkTech by LAROCQUE, LLC.

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HSA contribution models: Which one is better?

Benefit Resource Inc.

Employers building out their company’s HSA contribution models often choose the default option, but there are more choices than general experience might suggest. While there is nothing wrong with the status quo, employers should consider their financial goals and allow that to inform their choice, even if it means adjusting certain processes. In this article, we explore two approaches employers can examine when considering HSA contribution models to increase adoption.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?

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Incentive Solutions Donates 200 Backpacks to Agape Atlanta’s Great Backpack Giveaway

The Incentive Solutions News blog

Incentive Solutions Donates 200 Backpacks to Agape Atlanta’s Great Backpack Giveaway | Incentive Solutions. Incentive Rewards. Our Incentive rewards inspire motivation in your participants and produce the most ROI for your brand. Choose from online rewards or gift and debit card rewards. Incentive Programs. Our incentive programs are strategically designed to help produce measurable growth for your business.

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Episode 305: TA Insights Featuring Jamie Startner, Marsha Lacey and Shelly Witt

Workology

It’s a good time to be in talent acquisition. Right now there are more recruiting job openings than programmer openings in the U.S. Everyone is hiring and every company needs talent acquisition. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. It’s a good time to be in talent acquisition. Right now there are more recruiting job openings than programmer openings in the U.S.

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Questions to Ask Your Loyalty Software Provider

The Incentive Solutions News blog

If you’re looking to implement a loyalty program or strategy, you’ve probably considered whether you should run the program internally or use a loyalty software provider. There are many advantages to utilizing loyalty software and expertise. They all boil down to one all-encompassing benefit: it saves you time, money, and stress in the long-run to work with technology and experts that help set your loyalty program up for success right from the start.

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The Internet Is Ruining Employer Branding

Blu Ivy Group

In today’s candidate-driven job market , employers have to play their cards right when communicating what they have to offer. This is why more and more companies are saying goodbye to traditional recruiting methods and adopting more progressive strategies that will give them a competitive advantage. . Enter the world of employer branding and recruitment marketing.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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.

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How to Communicate with Frontline Employees | Reward Gateway

Reward Gateway

How Mears centralized its communications to drive a 500% increase in frontline engagement. Mears is a leading housing and care provider in the UK, and employs a diverse workforce of 6,500 employees, roughly 75% of which are frontline staff that don’t often work at a computer. Because of this, its HR team was looking for an employee rewards system that would strengthen employee communications and connect its entire workforce, no matter which department they worked in.

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8 Characteristics of Emerging Leaders

FlashPoint

Identify Emerging Leaders at Every Level to Develop Your Pipeline. Emerging leaders are present at every level and age at your organization. But knowing how to identify them and ensure they develop appropriately can be a complicated question. Emerging leaders desire the opportunity to better themselves and respect when their organization allows them to do so.

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Is Your Company an “Irresistible Organization”? | Perceptyx

Perceptyx

Being an “irresistible organization” sounds great, but what does it mean, how do you know if your company is one, and if not, why should you strive to become one? Right now, as the world begins to heal from the initial COVID-19 pandemic economic downturn, the job market is seeing a huge upswing. Job seekers have numerous opportunities, so in order to stand out and acquire top talent, organizations must prove they are what professionals are looking for – they must become irresistible.

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