Mon.Jun 21, 2021

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Managing Up: How to Do it Successfully

DecisionWise

One thing we have learned from years of administering 360-degree feedback assessments is that people can be perceived in vastly different ways depending upon who is giving them feedback. People receiving a 360 assessment benefit from understanding the different perspectives provided to them from various groups. As a 360 company, we have seen the benefit of understanding gaps in perception and how to close those gaps.

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Workforce and Hiring Trends for Employers in a Post-COVID World

Cisive

Employers are beginning to open back up and are considering what their business and hiring will look like this summer and moving forward. We want to share trends in hiring temporary, contract, freelance and gig workers as a way to supplement and scale your staff. As part of their business recovery plans in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and related market uncertainty, many employers are using or evaluating flexible staffing options, such as gig workers, contractors and staffing agencies.

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Opportunity for new agency business model created by skills shortages

Etz

The growing skills gap. Certain areas of the jobs market are experiencing skills shortages. The list of skills shortage roles includes architects, accountants, solicitors, barristers, vets, engineers and special needs education teachers. Dentists, midwives and a multitude of other medical positions, are also in high demand. In one area, technology, the predictions are dire.

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ACA Upheld By SCOTUS, Remains Law of The Land

ACA Times

4 min read. On Thursday, June 17, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the case that asserts the ACA is unconstitutional, without even ruling on the underlying argument. In a landslide 7-2 vote , the ACA survived yet another legal challenge at the highest federal court. Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett agreed with Chief Justice John Roberts to throw out the challenge to the healthcare law.

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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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Common Employee Pain Points and How to Alleviate Them With HR Tech

PeopleStrategy

Human Resources is at the forefront of employee engagement, job satisfaction and company culture. As a result, HR professionals often feel the brunt of pain points relating to day-to-day administrative tasks. In the past, these tasks were often input manually with time-consuming paperwork and spreadsheets that frequently increased burnout. But HR is the supportive bridge … Common Employee Pain Points and How to Alleviate Them With HR Tech Read More » The post Common Employee Pain Poi

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Understanding The Basics of Workplace Flexibility from Parental Leave to Remote Working

PeopleStrategy

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across the country have accelerated their understanding of what it means to have workplace flexibility and how it impacts the futures of their employees. For many businesses, workplace flexibility means not only transitioning from in-office operations to remote work but beyond that to extending parental leave and encouraging paid time … Understanding The Basics of Workplace Flexibility from Parental Leave to Remote Working Read More » The po

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HR Tools We’re Using to Keep Remote Teams Engaged

Workology

Building trust on your team has always been important. Now, as many teams face the possibility of a permanent shift or hybrid approach to remote work, it feels more important than ever. HR Tools. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Viewpoint: 10 Fact-Based HR Practices for Company Success

SHRM Resources

A people-focused culture serves as a foundation for everything a company wants to be and achieve because it will have the engagement and goodwill of its people, writes Ben Schneider, professor of psychology at the University of Maryland. Here are the 10 HR practices he has developed that can yield high levels of employee engagement, customer satisfaction and loyalty, which will lead to the company's financial success.

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Top Questions to Ask Your Payroll Provider to Ensure You’re Protecting Employee Data

Immedis

During a recent conversation with a global payroll leader, I was astonished to hear them say that although they had left the company six years ago, they still access to payroll solutions in certain countries. Hearing this made me wonder- was this an isolated case or are there other organizations that aren’t implementing strict controls over who has access to highly sensitive employee data?

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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I sent an angry response to a work email — was I in the wrong?

Ask a Manager

This post, I sent an angry response to a work email — was I in the wrong? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: My question is: *If* I was actually the toxic party, how can I recover from this? (If I was in the right, I will have to start job hunting due to the toxic workplace culture at my company!). I will admit to having a very direct communication style, and that is especially true when I am angry.

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How to Fix Technical Interviews

SHRM Resources

Recently published research suggests that one of the primary reasons behind the difficulty in hiring computer science, engineering and IT talent is the way candidates are interviewed and assessed.

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The Billion Dollar Question: How Can More Irish Companies Achieve Unicorn Status?

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s business leaders sat down with Business Post to discuss what it takes to become a unicorn and Workhuman’s journey to achieving this status. Click to read the full article on The Business Post. .

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11 Ways To Build A Great Company Culture From The Ground Up

Forbes Coaches Council

A great company culture can be the glue that holds the team together and motivates team members to do their best work. But how do you develop a top-notch culture from scratch when your startup is brand new?

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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How to improve the digital employee experience for deskless employees and frontline workers

ThoughtFarmer

If I were to ask you to close your eyes and envision a typical workplace and describe it to me, chances are you would mention a desk, cubicle, and maybe even a water cooler. . Yes, this may resemble a typical office , but it doesn’t resemble a typical workplace. . Why? Because only 20% of workplaces in the world have office-based employees. . Wait, what?

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updates: the scream-yawns, the condescending coworker, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, updates: the scream-yawns, the condescending coworker, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, where all month I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My coworker scream-yawns (#2 at the link).

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Quickbase Wins TrustRadius 2021 Top Rated Award for Low-Code Platforms

Quickbase

For the fifth consecutive year, we are thrilled to announce Quickbase has earned the 2021 TrustRadius Top Rated Award for Low-Code Development Platforms. In a year defined by disruption, w e are especially proud to be recognized by our customers for enhancing operational agility and providing intuitive software solutions through our low-code platform. .

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Overcome your worker shortage with strategic HR benefits

Edcor

A raging issue being talked about from the White House to Wall Street is that of the worker shortage. The job market is recovering in the United States, but skilled human resources are scarce. Employers are trying to entice workers by proposing wage increases, incentives, and bonuses. However, these are short-term solutions. The number of resignations is still on the rise this summer, especially in the Tech and Healthcare industries.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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.

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Biden White House Releases Tax Plan Green Book Details | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

In late May 2021, the Biden administration released the federal budget for the Fiscal Year 2022 as well as the White House’s proposed tax plans for the same time period. Find out what’s included in the U.S. Treasury “Green Book” and how it may impact American employers around the country.

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Does COBRA apply to health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)?

PeopleKeep

As alternative health benefits solutions like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) grow, so do questions about how they work alongside existing programs, including the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). In this article, we’ll go over what COBRA is and how it works with three different types of HRAs: the qualified small employer HRA (QSEHRA), the individual coverage HRA (ICHRA), and the group coverage HRA (GCHRA).

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Healing from Trauma Through Indigenous Wisdom

LifeSpeak

A Q&A WITH DR. JENNIFER MERVYN, MA, PhD, REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST. (*This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.). WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES BEING FACED BY THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES TODAY? My background is in the neuroscience of trauma, especially pertaining to the legacy of intergenerational trauma our Indigenous people experience as a result of colonization, residential schools, and other atrocities, like racism and discrimination, that still exist in our sy

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The Paradox of “Working Hard”

Take It Personel-ly

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is paramount for long term success. In this day in age, technology has been both a blessing and curse in regard to how a business’s daily operations are run. Yes, we can inform, communicate and delegate with employees at any given time and increase our efficiency in performing certain tasks, […].

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A Benefits Leaders Top Priority: Reducing Cancer at all Costs

U.S. employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers? Cancer.

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we’re asked to share our bra and underwear sizes with the team, crawling at work, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, we’re asked to share our bra and underwear sizes with the team, crawling at work, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. We’re asked to share our bra and underwear sizes with the whole team. I work in a clothing-related company where the entire team often receives clothing from our clients that’s sometimes optional and sometimes required.

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How HR can mitigate the mental health impact of office re-integration

HR Zone

Change A wellbeing warning on reintegration.

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Want to Work From Practically Anywhere? This Company Makes it Possible

The Muse

The pandemic forced software company Atlassian to reimagine the future of work—and the result is a program that lets employees live (almost) anywhere.

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Data Protection Measures For Your Company

Take It Personel-ly

As the digital landscape deepens its ties to industry, there are many different factors that business owners should consider as they utilize a digital infrastructure to conduct business. One of the main concerns with using software and online programs is internet safety. Everyday, more than 200,000 attacks are targeted toward businesses, which can lead to […].

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Benefits of using an employee referral program

HR Digest

When one is looking for a job, a good word from an acquaintance, peer, or friend can bolster the chances of your resume getting more than a cursory look. Some firms have entrenched referral programs where employees are encouraged to recommend people for a job vacancy, and even pay a bonus or reward for the same. A good beginning for anyone searching for a job is to find out if you know anyone employed at the company you have applied to.

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Employer’s guide to setting company policies

Business Management Daily

Having clear written policies sets your business and your employees up for success. Even the most mundane policies can cause confusion or misunderstandings if they are not made readily available to employees in a clear format. Set clear expectations for employee conduct by setting employee policies to address common concerns such as attendance, safety, conflict resolution , and leave.

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19 Easy Ways To Honor National Boss's Day

Vantage Circle

We've all had our share of bad bosses. But there are also those who believe in us and gave us a chance when no one else would. Thus, on the occasion of National Boss's Day, it's only natural to show your gratitude to those great leaders. But First, What Is National Boss's Day? Via GIPHY. National Boss's Day in the United States is celebrated on or around October 16 since 1962.