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You Aren’t a Perfect Leader. But Your People Still Expect It.

The People Equation

I. If you’ve ever held a leadership position, you’ve probably already figured this out: you are held to a higher standard. You are expected to be more. More authentic, more compassionate and most importantly, more ethical than the average working Joe or Jane in your office. Your daily actions are intensely scrutinized. Author S. Chris Edmonds, author of the book The Culture Engine , and Good Comes First (with co-author Mark Babbitt) jokingly tells his coaching clients, “Now that you’re a leader,

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Have You Ever Considered Contract Work? Some of What Contract Employees Value Most.

Celarity

It’s 2021 and many people are considering new job opportunities.Many people are considering new career opportunities and weighing how those opportunities fit into their life, goals and aspirations. Contract work might not have been something you’ve considered in the past but now, as you’re re-evaluating, it might be a good time to consider contract employment and whether or not it’s the right path for you (brush up on what contracting is + its benefits here ). .

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Tandem HR Acquires QTI’s PEO division

Tandem HR

Tandem HR announced the acquisition of The QTI Group’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO) division on August 31, 2021. The QTI Group is a privately owned human resources and staffing organization providing staffing, recruiting, compensation consulting, and outsourced HR to businesses headquartered in Wisconsin since 1957. This acquisition is in line with Tandem HR’s strategy to continue growing its presence as the most dominant player in the Midwest, both through a series of geographic exp

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Announcing the Great Discontent: 2021 Worker Survey

Workable

That’s been the burning question for employers all year, ever since predictions of the “The Great Resignation” made waves as a news item. It’s now no longer a prediction; it’s a current reality, and it’s evolved to what we’ll call a Great Discontent. Quit rates are through the roof, and weirdly enough, it’s not translating into a larger and more active candidate pool for employers – rather, it’s the opposite.

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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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In Order to Form a More Perfect (HR) Union….

Robin Schooling

HR professionals are raised (trained? taught?) to view labor unions as the enemy. Unions are the Moriarty to our Sherlock Holmes. The Hans Gruber to our John McClane. The Ursula to our Ariel. But unions served a historically important role fighting for many of the workplace norms we now take for granted. Early organizing efforts advanced women’s rights and gender equality while the voices of the labor movement brought awareness (and change) to dangerous and unsafe working conditions.

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Choose Your Hard…

The Tim Sackett Project

I was at SHRM Annual last week and a very common story from everyone I spoke to, know matter their title, was the fact that recruiting talent is extremely difficult right now. Most organizations are in desperation mode, and I’m not saying that to be dramatic. There’s a concept that motivational folks have been using for a while now. The concept is “Choose your hard.” Meaning, a lot of stuff in life is hard.

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Top Tips for Managing Payroll Teams

Immedis

We talk a lot on this blog about the critical role payroll plays within every organization, no matter the size. It is, after all, responsible for making sure that the company is not only in compliance with statutory regulations but also responsible for making sure people get paid. Money that is used to feed, clothe and pay essential bills. While the work of payroll professionals is recognized during national events such as National Payroll Week and Global Payroll Week , most of the time, they g

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HR Tech 2021: The signs of continuing innovation in HR technology

HRExecutive

This week, Human Resource Executive ® and the HR Technology Conference ® announced the Top HR Products for 2021 (you can see the full list of the award winners here ). The depth and breadth of the HR technology solutions that comprise this year’s slate of winners is a testament to the dedication, hard work and customer focus that these 13 solution providers demonstrated over the last year in circumstances that were particularly challenging.

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Organizations are Merely Guessing in the War for Talent (i4cp login required)

i4cp

Workforce readiness is, in essence, having the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, and at the right time and place, in order to advance the organization's strategy. Unfortunately, many organizations are merely guessing when it comes to key aspects of that equation, especially when it comes to knowing the skills and capabilities of their employees.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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Pre-Hiring Data that Matters

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Curiosity compels us to seek information. And thanks to the digital universe, most things we want to know are only a click away. For instance, how many gold medals did the USA athletes win at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics? But what about data that matters to you – data that can help human resource professionals not only shape the future of your business, but also create a safe work environment?

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How HR can help prevent high staff turnover

cipHR

Learn about the causes of high staff turnover, how to calculate your churn rate and various practical strategies to improve staff retention. Over the course of the last year, how many employees have left your workplace? A Microsoft study found that 41% of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year, and job vacancies in the UK soared to an all-time high in July with available posts surpassing one million for the first time.

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How Many Images Should be in a Company Newsletter?

BackStitch

Employees are responsible for a lot of work. They might not have much time to scroll through a company newsletter. This becomes especially true if it’s a block of text with no breaks. Chances are, they will ignore it and focus on more immediate priorities. How can you optimize images in an employee newsletter for maximum readability?

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Upskilling and Reskilling : Prepare Employees For The Future

Engagedly

When the pandemic began 1.5 years back, organizations saw a rapid change in the way they functioned. Not only this, the skill gap which was prevalent because of technology, increased after COVID hit. It became a challenge for organizations and leaders to fill the ever-increasing skill gap accelerated by the pandemic. The solution comes with upskilling and reskilling your employees.

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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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How to be a Confident Leader

Helpside

Everyone wants to feel confident in their abilities even when times are challenging. Being a leader is stressful enough without having to worry about your capabilities. Luckily, like any other attribute, confidence can be cultivated and grown. Here are some of the best ways to grow your confidence as a leader: . Try Something New . A lack of confidence can be fueled by believing you are incapable of doing something.

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What Are Successful Organizations Doing to Deliver a Great Employee Experience? It Starts with a Conversation.

Perceptyx

Over the past 18 months, nearly everything about how, when, and where we work has changed. Our employees and their attitudes about work have been transformed as well, and they’re now demanding a new type of relationship with their employers.

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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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How to Protect Your Energy in Times of Stress

Thrive Global

We’ve all had those days where we feel depleted, both physically and emotionally. And now, with an ongoing pandemic and ever-changing rules and norms, it feels even harder to protect and preserve our energy and emotional well-being. To do so, it’s important to develop sustainable strategies that help us stay grounded and calm. Here are three strategies to help you stay true to yourself and protect your peace: Learn to say “no” compassionately.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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Four Ways To Become More Resilient

Forbes Coaches Council

In today’s fast-moving and unpredictable world, resilience is a key attribute for leaders to be able to support themselves, their team and their organization.

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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider

The Muse

Find out what skills you’ll gain from your communications degree that’ll help you succeed and how to get started on each of these paths.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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Common Retail Communications Problems and How to Fix Them

Workforce Software

Good communication helps stores run smoothly. Learn how to keep employees informed and engaged with solutions for common retail communications problems.

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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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13 Skills That Can Help You Become A Better Leader

Forbes Coaches Council

The first step in becoming a great leader is self-reflecting and understanding your weaknesses and your strengths so you can improve.

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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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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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Can AI Make Us Healthy and Happy?

Thrive Global

The magic of AI rests in its uncanny ability to optimize a given goal in a specific way for each person. AI trains “neural networks” on huge amounts of labeled data; then they use what they’ve “learned” to mathematically pick out and recognize incredibly subtle patterns within other mountains of data, to maximize the given goal. What if we could use the magic of AI to make us healthy or happy?

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These are the challenges and downsides to the 4-day workweek

Fast Company The Future of Work

A professor of the future of work points out that a four-day week is likely to exacerbate existing inequalities and create resentment against those who get to have a three-day weekend.

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