Thu.Mar 14, 2024

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Your employees may not trust you. Here’s what HR can do

HRExecutive

As global uncertainty continues to affect organizations and their workforces, trust in the workplace is needed more than ever—but leaders appear to have significant work ahead of them when it comes to building that trust, according to a new study. - Advertisement - PwC’s 2 024 Trust Survey found that just 67% of employees say they trust their employers, despite 86% of business leaders believing they are highly trusted by their employees.

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Starting up: This tech company is tapping into professional networks to maximize exposure of job openings to candidates

HR Brew

Each week, we get into the weeds with the founders of HR tech startups. Want to tell us about your company? Get in touch here. Summer Delaney is the founder and CEO of CollabWORK, a community-powered hiring platform that works to connect companies to referral-based talent pools and audiences at scale. Delaney said the tech taps into the hidden job market, where people are networking and discovering opportunities through professional peers.

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Organizations: Start Thinking About the Connected Customer

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes One of the conversations that frustrates me is the one about generations. Mainly because a lot of people get the generation conversation wrong. They assume that because you were born in a certain year and fall into a generational date range like Boomer, Gen X, or Millennial that you’re a certain type of person. Granted, some of the conversations about generations are true.

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Technically HR: iCIMS and ZipRecruiter release integration

HR Brew

Recruiting and applicant tracking system (ATS) software provider iCIMS is partnering with ZipRecruiter, an online employment marketplace, to improve the recruitment process and help TA pros hire faster. Talent pros using iCIMS Apply Network will now be able to tap into ZipRecruiter’s network of 12 million weekly job seekers. The integration is free to existing iCIMS customers.

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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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Time Off Request Form Template + How-To Guide

Analytics in HR

A well-crafted time off request form is the key to coordinating how and when employees take time off. Because time off is such a crucial part of compensation and benefits packages, it’s important to effectively manage how employees request and receive it. In this article, we’ll review the purpose and elements of a time off request form. We’ll also share how to create one, some best practices for using it, and provide a downloadable time off request form template.

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March 2024 Jobs Report Recap

Engage2Excel

February marked the 39th straight month of job growth , reflecting an exceptionally strong recovery from the widespread job losses during the pandemic. Unemployment rose to 3.9%, a two-year high, but remained under 4% for the 25th consecutive month. This is the longest stretch of unemployment below 4% since the 1960s. While we have a strong labor market, fears that it was getting too hot again were somewhat allayed this month with the rise in unemployment, the revision of the January and Decembe

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Job scams target both recruiters and job-seekers

HR Brew

A sophisticated scam can fool anyone, from the well-intentioned reporter who fell for an evil doctor, which inspired Dr. Death season 2, or one of the many people conned by fraudsters posing as official personnel. Employment scams in the US rose by 23% in 2022, according to the Better Business Bureau , and they’ve targeted job-seekers and recruiters alike.

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The Hidden Costs of Manuel HR Processes: Alexi’s Insight

EmployeeConnect

Many HR departments find themselves bogged down by manual processes that consume valuable time and resources. From cumbersome paperwork to repetitive administrative tasks, the burden of manual processes can impede productivity, increase errors, and hinder strategic initiatives. In this post, we’ll explore the hidden costs of manual HR processes and how adopting a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) can unlock efficiency, streamline operations, and empower HR professionals to focus on

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Five simple ways to think about DE&I from a global standpoint

HR Brew

DE&I strategies are often thought about through a US-centric lens, but organizations are increasingly working with global teams. Executives at Reddit, Workhuman, Salesforce, and Greenhouse, companies that each have a presence outside of the US, shared some simple ways leaders can think of inclusion from a global standpoint during a panel at SXSW's Ireland activation on March 11.

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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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Austria’s Path Toward Shrinking the Gender Pay Gap Under EU Directive

Trusaic

In response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive, which requires employers operating in European Union member states to report on pay data, Trusaic will be evaluating the state of each country in the EU’s current gender pay gaps and the path toward compliance. While some European Union countries have relatively minuscule gender pay gaps to address, Austria is among the group where the most progress is needed.

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How to Turn Down a Job Offer but Keep the Door Open

The Muse

Wondering how to turn down a job offer and keep the door open? Here's some expert advice (and practical samples!) to guide you through this delicate process.

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4 ways HR can enlist Gen Z and millennials to reduce healthcare costs

HRExecutive

Gen Z and millennial employees rely on the physicians in emergency rooms and urgent care facilities as their de facto primary care doctors when they’re sick, injured or their mental wellbeing is suffering, new research from professional services company MarshMcLennan Agency shows. And experts say this may be driving up health insurance costs for employees and employers. - Advertisement - Marla McLaughlin, associate chief medical officer at Apree Health, an integrated health network, notes

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Paying Employees Correctly Following Voluntary or Involuntary Termination

Helpside

This blog was written by Mehana Currie, VP of Payroll at Helpside. Whether an employee’s termination is voluntary or involuntary, it’s important for employers to understand their responsibilities of when and how to properly pay an employee. Having a clear understanding of your state laws will help keep you and your business compliant and mitigate the risk of financial penalties.

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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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Under the Influence — Drugs and Alcohol at Work Live Webinar

HRWatchdog

Millions of Californians use alcohol and/or cannabis on a regular basis — even as a new law impacts California employers’ pre-employment testing practices. CalChamber’s latest webinar can help employers protect their workplaces from drug and alcohol use. Meanwhile, others may use and/or abuse prescription narcotics — in 2022, for instance, more than 13.6 million prescriptions for opioids were written, according to the California Department of Public Health — and some may use more illicit drugs

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A Hassle-Free Client Implementation Sets the Tone for Future Success

Extensis

Quick look: The client implementation process and onboarding phase of a professional employer organization (PEO) partnership is more than a procedural necessity—it sets the tone for the entire business relationship. Read ahead to learn why a positive client implementation experience is so important and how ExtensisHR’s hassle-free approach demonstrates our commitment to customer success from day one.

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How to Ask for a Raise Via Email (Template Included!)

The Muse

Not sure how to ask for a raise via email? Gain insights from expert tips, a sample email, and a template to guide you through it.

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5 HR Memes That Will Make You LOL

BizLibrary - HR

High-quality HR memes are hard to come by, but since we're expert curators, we've collected the best ones just for you! The post 5 HR Memes That Will Make You LOL appeared first on BizLibrary.

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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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How to handle unproductive team members

Business Management Daily

Some people don’t do good work consistently. Whether they are coworkers or managers, these folks seem to have all the capabilities of a high performer but can’t quite measure up. Slacking off, daydreaming, and time-wasting are some of the names people call it, but feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and stressed out can also contribute. Employees who struggle at work put employers in a difficult spot.

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Employee Handbook Check-Up: What to Review

Stratus

In August of 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) adopted a new standard that requires employer policies to be narrowly tailored to avoid having a “chilling effect” on employee rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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We’ve Got Some Big News to Share!

A Slice of HR

I’ve often compared growing a business to growing a garden. For those of you who have been with me since the beginning, you may recall a blog post I wrote on our two-year anniversary in 2019, when I shared one of my favorite meditations from Chel Hamilton: “And like any garden. It takes some time. It takes some care. As you show up and put in the work and stay out of the results.

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Eleven Common Payroll Mistakes: Critical Strategies for Prevention, Part 1

MP Wired For HR

Eleven Common Payroll Mistakes: Critical Strategies for Prevention, Part 1 March 14th, 2024 Share on Twitter Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Share via Email Every business owner knows the payroll process is one of their most critical responsibilities. Paying employees on time and accurately every pay period is one of the most basic contracts between employers and their staff.

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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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In Palm Beach, farmworkers are ramping up pressure on Wendy’s to ensure worker protections

Fast Company The Future of Work

During the Farmworker Freedom Festival last weekend, workers celebrated their hard-won protections—while also calling on Wendy’s to join their cause.

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Why Social Media Screening is Vital to Mitigating Risk and Building a Quality Workforce

AccuSource

As the digital era evolves, social media grows in popularity as a recreational and professional online activity. Personal social media presence and employee posting of online content can result in both positive benefits and negative consequences for employers. According to DemandSage, “there are 4.95 billion social media users worldwide in 2024,” and this number is expected to reach 5.85 billion by 2027.

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In Palm Beach, farmworkers are ramping up pressure on Wendy’s to ensure worker protections

Fast Company The Future of Work

During the Farmworker Freedom Festival last weekend, workers celebrated their hard-won protections—while also calling on Wendy’s to join their cause.

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How a Lack of Microskills Keeps Employees From Accelerating Their Careers

Great Place to Work

Here are the tools and behaviors that unlock mentorship programs and other efforts to build a stronger talent pipeline. What are the barriers that keep some employees in entry-level positions while their peers accelerate into leadership roles? Careers can stall, not because of a lack of talent or passion, but because a candidate lacks “microskills” — small fundamental behaviors that build influential relationships and open doors to new opportunities, and better navigate the workplace.

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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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In Palm Beach, farmworkers are ramping up pressure on Wendy’s to ensure worker protections

Fast Company The Future of Work

During the Farmworker Freedom Festival last weekend, workers celebrated their hard-won protections—while also calling on Wendy’s to join their cause.

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Writing Copy For Your Business Website: Avoid These Mistakes

Forbes Coaches Council

Here are three common writing pitfalls on business websites you should do your best to avoid.

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In Palm Beach, farmworkers are ramping up pressure on Wendy’s to ensure worker protections

Fast Company The Future of Work

During the Farmworker Freedom Festival last weekend, workers celebrated their hard-won protections—while also calling on Wendy’s to join their cause.

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