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House Passes Bill to Ban Pre-Dispute Employment Arbitration Pacts

SHRM Resources

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would prohibit employers from enforcing arbitration agreements that workers sign before disputes arise. However, the Democrat-backed measure may face resistance in the Senate because Republican lawmakers have raised concerns about the bill's reach.

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63 Powerful Hard Work Quotes That'll Change Your Life

Vantage Circle

If you're wondering why you should read a bunch of "hard work quotes," here's what you need to know. To put it simply, hard work is the action of putting in efforts— day in and day out— to achieve a certain goal. But, because we are humans, it is all too easy to forget why we are sitting at home and working while others are out having fun.

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How To Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” In A Job Interview

HR Digest

The dreaded “Tell me about yourself” question. It is the one thing you know is coming but doesn’t know how to answer. You’ve spent hours researching what to wear and make-up tips for a job interview, but now you are at a loss on what to say next. Don’t worry! We have compiled proven ways to answer this common interview question so you can ace your future interviews. .

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Complete Guide to the Internal Recruitment Process

HR Shelf

Recruiting is always a challenging process for any organisation, regardless of size, annual income, or the number of staff. Losing a key employee and trying to hire someone new can be a costly and time-intensive process. But what if there was another option? A school of thought believes hiring from inside your company is one of the most productive strategies available.

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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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The Significance of Seven Years in Background Screening

Precheck

The Significance of Seven Years in Background Screening Mar. 21, 2022. Jenni Gray Copywriter. While employers are evaluating background screening services or making policy decisions about employment background checks, there are multiple references to “seven years.” This can create confusion for employers using background checks in hiring, as not all background checks are created equal.

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What is Hiring for Character and Why We Think It’s Not Such a Good Idea

TalentLyft

In a crowded labor market, various thought and HR leaders are promoting different golden tickets for selecting top talent. While some gravitate towards objectifying the process as much as possible, others came to a different conclusion. A famous author and inspirational speaker, Simon Sinek , is one of the leaders advocating the approach based on candidates' attitudes and character traits instead of skills.

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On Loan

Everyday People

Do you have neighbors? I’m fortunate to have some great ones all around me. With Spring just starting to burst forth, it’s time to get out in the yard. I know that if I need a hand or to borrow a tool (or two) from one of my neighbors, they’d be very willing. I am the same. It’s great to be in a position where we’re willing to help each other out.

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Checklist for your 2022 HR Plan

HR Trend Institute

At the end of last year we published our 2022 HR trend report: “ 10 HR trends for 2022: from adaptation to transformation ”. Based on this report we formulated ten questions that can inspire you when you are considering or implementing HR projects in 2022. 1. Are your projects transformative? Unfortunately, many HR projects are far from transformative.

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Amplify Motivation with Customized Employee Development

Domus Inc.

In today’s recovering economy, employee retention is becoming a greater priority for many organizations. Several factors go into the decision to stay at a job long term or look elsewhere, but one increasingly important element is the availability of professional development opportunities. Professional development is particularly important to millennials.

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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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Important Things That All Businesses Should Know About Data Privacy

New to HR

Data privacy, also known as information privacy, covers processes and obligations that are involved in protecting access to personally identifiable information, also known as PII. The post Important Things That All Businesses Should Know About Data Privacy appeared first on New To HR.

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The Job Offer: The Offer Letter [with Templates]

ApplicantStack

Once you’ve made your hiring decision, it’s time to extend a job offer! Keep in mind, the deal is not done until the offer is accepted, but you’re just a step away from bringing on that perfect new team member. What is a Job Offer and What Does it Include? You’ve completed the assessment part of the hiring process and are ready to make an offer to your top candidate.

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How to Build a KPI System for Performance Reviews

Engagedly

Measuring employee’s performance is an inevitable part of assessing business health. Since employees are a business’ most valuable asset, it is imperative to ensure that individuals and teams achieve their full potential with adequate support and development opportunities. It is the key performance indicators (KPIs) that work as useful metrics to benchmark the progress.

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The Significance of Seven Years in Background Screening

Precheck

The Significance of Seven Years in Background Screening Mar. 21, 2022. Jenni Gray Copywriter. While employers are evaluating background screening services or making policy decisions about employment background checks, there are multiple references to “seven years.” This can create confusion for employers using background checks in hiring, as not all background checks are created equal.

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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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Why Convictions Aren’t Always Reported

Peopletrail

Convictions: At first thought, it may seem reasonable to assume that if an individual convict of a crime, their employer has the right to know about it. However, that assumption does not always hold. Such beliefs have forced some consumer reporting agencies to shut their doors and have led several organizations to the courthouse. Let’s Clarify Some Basics.

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Common Causes of Conflict Between Employees and Managers

Pollack Peacebuilding

A big chunk of your day is spent at the workplace. You may be faced with deadlines and stress, and as stress increases, tempers can flare. Conflict at the workplace is inevitable, but when there’s conflict between employees and managers, the workplace can quickly turn into a toxic environment. There are many possible reasons for this. Here are a few common causes of conflict between employees and managers.

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How Removing Some Requirements from Your Job Descriptions Can Lead to More Inclusive Hiring

Linkedin Talent Blog

It was almost a passing note in President Joe Biden’s recent State of the Union address. Tucked in amid the headlining particulars about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing pandemic was a brief promise to U.S. workers that they would be given “a fair shot” and companies would “hire them based on their skills not degrees.” But what does that really mean to an aspiring project manager in Texas, salesperson in Maine, or software engineer in California?

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What Is Insubordination? And How to Handle It

Zenefits

In a healthy workplace, employees generally respect the code of conduct. However, disruptive employee behavior is a fact of life, and when it strikes, it may take the form of insubordination. Read on to learn about insubordination in the workplace – including examples of this behavior, the difference between insubordination and insolence, and how to deal with insubordination.

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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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A Skills-First Hiring Pilot Showcases How Companies Can Give Every Candidate a 'Fair Shot'

Linkedin Talent Blog

It was almost a passing note in President Joe Biden’s recent State of the Union address. Tucked in amid the headlining particulars about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing pandemic was a brief promise to U.S. workers that they would be given “a fair shot” and companies would “hire them based on their skills not degrees.” But what does that really mean to an aspiring project manager in Texas, salesperson in Maine, or software engineer in California?

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Foreign National Employees Are Getting Stuck Abroad

SHRM Resources

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It’s All About Me—The New Me-Focused Ways Today’s Customers Think

Forbes Leadership Strategy

First and foremost, consumers don’t want to be treated en masse. In other words, they want an individualized or personalized experience.

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friend tried to steal my job, lactation room is now a “mask relief” room, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, friend tried to steal my job, lactation room is now a “mask relief” room, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworker won’t take corrections and blames his mental health. I am a fairly young woman excelling in my contracting field, and I’ve been having a problem with my coworker, John.

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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 Cope With A Toxic Work Environment

Forbes Leadership Strategy

A toxic work environment doesn't mean the end of your career. Here are some healthy ways to cope.

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10 Best Leave Management System 2022

Recruiters Lineup

Work leave is an essential part of employee benefits since it allows your employees to take some time off work to focus on their personal issues. However, leave management is challenging, especially if you manage workers in various regions or branches. The paperwork involved and last-minute requests may overwhelm HR tasks in general. . Luckily, the advancing technology has brought about absence management software that have been helpful to businesses.

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Schwarzenegger Devotes 60 Percent Of His Viral Video To Storytelling

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a skilled storyteller who combines emotion and logic to appeal to his audience.

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Different Types of Harassment in the Workplace

HR Lineup

Harassment in the workplace is a very common thing in all parts of the world. In most cases, it goes unreported because victims are usually unsure of what qualifies to be workplace harassment and what they should do. If it is not addressed, workplace harassment can ruin a good employee and turn a business into a toxic environment where no one wants to work to their best potential.

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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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Why We Need Stories Along With Data: War In Ukraine Shows

Forbes Leadership Strategy

A story about a single person that is represents the larger story draws people in and moves them to act.

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Ready for the Great Return? Sharpen Your Recruitment Edge with Applicant Tracking Systems

Manatal

Two years on from the Covid-influenced global reset, and the subsequent “great resignation” movement in the U.S. and beyond, some business pundits are predicting a “great return” to the office this year. “Return” in this case doesn’t mean a return to pre-pandemic business-as-usual operations and happenings. Take recruitment. Companies hunting for new talent in the anticipated “great return” phase must modify the way they find and attract new hires.

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Even Before The War, Washington Had Shown An Increasingly Anti-China Side

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Congress and the White House Had Already Considered Ways to Deny China Economic Advantages.