Close HR Connections News & Insights
AUGUST 18, 2022
What is your culture in your organization and how are you supporting the community that will be attractive to recruit new hires? Learn more from Ann below. The post What Are Your Special Teams Strategies? appeared first on CloseHR.
Sterling Check
AUGUST 18, 2022
The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) recently published an article exploring a new trend taking place among short-staffed businesses navigating the unprecedented challenges of today’s job market: cutting back on background check requirements. Certainly, many employers face significant difficulties when trying to hire new talent. As the author points out, in the past few years, businesses have encountered one unforeseeable challenge after the next.
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15Five
AUGUST 18, 2022
These last few years can be summed up with the word “unprecedented.” As much as we’ve used that word lately, it still rings true in 2022. Recently, we’ve seen drastic changes in companies. Layoffs have been happening all across the United States (and internationally), and leaders are still being forced to grapple with keeping employees engaged and performing in tough times.
DecisionWise
AUGUST 18, 2022
Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Time: 1:00pm Eastern / 10:00 am Pacific. Presenters: Dave Long, Chief Operating Officer, DecisionWise; Charles Rogel, VP of Consulting Services, DecisionWise. Cost: Free. Understanding employee engagement is critical to any organization. Listening to your employees is key to this understanding, but knowing what you need to ask them can be a challenge.
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The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.
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Trusaic
AUGUST 18, 2022
Despite continuous legislative and social efforts aimed at closing the gender pay gap, pay discrimination persists. The latest organization to learn the value of a pay equity audit the hard way is Esri. The technology company based out of California reached a settlement with the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) earlier this month and subsequently will pay $2.3 million in back pay, with interest, to a total of 176 female employees.
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HR Zone
AUGUST 18, 2022
Acquisition How to beat the hiring bottleneck.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 18, 2022
This post, my coworker saves hair, applying for a job with a huge salary range, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworker saves hair. My coworker has a lot of odd quirks and strange things that she does in general. I’m incredibly bothered by one thing she does and am wondering if it’s as disgusting as I think?
HR Zone
AUGUST 18, 2022
Employees How can the squeezed generation find serenity?
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 18, 2022
This post, should I be concerned that my two employees do all their work together? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have two direct reports who have the same job title and, after some shifting of job duties, the same duties for the most part, they just cover different areas. One has the east region and one the west.
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Achieving your HR goals for 2024 requires strategic focus and efficiency. But your team is overwhelmed and in the worst cases, burned out. Our eBook explores how process automation can streamline administrative tasks, enhance collaboration, and improve overall productivity, allowing your HR team to put their energy into higher value activities. Address key challenges such as: Limited resources Departmental silos Employee burnout Learn about the real benefits of advanced automation tools as well
6Q
AUGUST 18, 2022
Life can throw challenges our way, and we have moments when we can’t find the strength to stay positive. But how to be positive when you don’t feel it inside? Being positive is a choice we make, and it is within our power to change our perspective and outlook on life, no matter how hard things might seem. It’s easy to get caught up in negative thinking and let our emotions take over.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 18, 2022
This post, updates: former coworkers crashed my party, asked to deep-clean the office, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My former coworkers crashed my networking party. I thought now would be a good time to provide an update on my letter because after a break for Covid, conferences and networking events are returning in full force in my industry.
Workology
AUGUST 18, 2022
Today’s episode is about the first HR Benchmark Survey that Hibob and Wokology recently launched and we wanted to share its results through a Webinar we named “Key Roles in HR: Uncovering New Trends & Research” A full hour in which we were diving into the role of Human Resources with discussions on how we, as […]. The post Episode 365: HiBob and Workology HR Benchmark Survey With Zoe Haimovitch – Part III appeared first on Workology.
WorkHuman
AUGUST 18, 2022
Workhuman has ranked #1 on HRO Today‘s 2022 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings List for recognition software. This list is created based on customer satisfaction, ratings, and reviews, reflecting Workhuman’s high-quality software and service. The post 2022 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings: Recognition appeared first on Workhuman.
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Employees want meaningful feedback. Without it, 98% disengage from their work (Zippia). But do your managers know how to support them? Use this Quick Start Guide to get the conversation started. Your workers don’t just want jobs; they want careers. Invest in your team by giving them meaningful feedback. 65% of employees want more feedback (Zippia). Workers who get daily feedback are 3x more engaged (Clear Company).
HR Digest
AUGUST 18, 2022
Investing in your employees’ skills is one of the best things an employer can do to keep them engaged and motivated. Employees want to feel like they are contributing to the success of their company, and that means being able to use the skills they’ve learned on the job. . This increases their sense of accomplishment, which makes them more likely to stay at the company for a long time.
Rise
AUGUST 18, 2022
Monitoring employees can be an important part of ensuring productivity and quality work. However, it’s a fine line between harmless monitoring to support employees and potential breaches of privacy and trust. Learn about employee monitoring and whether it’s worth it for your organization. Do you trust your employees to do the work they’re assigned to do, and to do it in a timely and efficient manner?
SHRM
AUGUST 18, 2022
As an HR Knowledge Advisor, I received an interesting question this week about what technologies will disrupt workplaces in the future. As the number of COVID-19-related questions decline, I was happy to see someone in HR ask such a futuristic strategic question. But a look at the future requires a look at the past. Technology was the prime enabler during the pandemic.
Forbes Coaches Council
AUGUST 18, 2022
Diversity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s good business. That's why businesses are incorporating diversity initiatives into their daily operations and hiring practices to create the most dynamic and innovative workforces.
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It’s a never-ending tightrope act, trying to find the balance between creating benefits offerings that adapt to the uniqueness of your people, managing your own time and resources, and maintaining the organization’s bottom line. And the ever-changing policies and laws can make cultivating a competitive employee benefits strategy feel impossible. Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retire
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 18, 2022
Each day (or so it feels), I see all the major online news outlets carrying lengthy stories about the work-from-home culture.
Extensis
AUGUST 18, 2022
Quick Look: Though it would be nice to put the pandemic firmly in the rearview, its profound effect still reverberates during this time of transition. The 2022 BenefitsPRO Healthcare Survey identifies how changes have impacted brokers specifically and what they can prepare for in the immediate future. In what felt like a single swoop, the pandemic changed the face of healthcare.
Primalogik
AUGUST 18, 2022
Delegation of authority helps organizational processes to flow smoothly. In fact, good people management revolves around it. Why? Sharing authority among team members eases the burden on managers. As a result, it helps avoid issues like bottlenecks. So, by delegating authority, managers and companies can boost their success. . That’s why leadership author John C.
BerniePortal
AUGUST 18, 2022
When it comes to health insurance, employees don't always understand what is available to them. They often don't even understand the benefits they select and wish someone would help them make those decisions. So how do organizations better understand the disconnect, and what should they do to improve communications? Continue reading to find out now.
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The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.
Terryberry
AUGUST 18, 2022
If your company has been facing higher-than-usual turnover, increased burnout, or generally low morale you’re not alone. The past few years have been a challenge for many companies. But research is pointing to recognition as a possible antidote to some of today’s workplace pitfalls. One way to show employee recognition is with a recognition letter. What is an Employee Recognition Letter.
Namely
AUGUST 18, 2022
In this interview with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan , Kindbody’s Chief Innovation Officer and Founding Physician, we explore what is included in fertility benefits, their recent rise in popularity, and why your company should consider including them in your benefits package.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 18, 2022
This post, let’s talk about workers taking power back for themselves , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Whether it’s the Great Resignation or “quiet quitting” or job candidates ghosting companies after years of companies ghosting them, it’s clear that something has shifted in the balance of power between employers and employees.
HiBob
AUGUST 18, 2022
What is a performance review? A few things. A performance review entails an in-depth process of assessing the people in an organization on a regular basis to help them grow and be more productive. Performance reviews are critical to helping meet both individual and company-wide goals and giving people the information they need to thrive in their roles.
Allegis Global Solutions
AUGUST 18, 2022
Note: This blog is excerpted from chapter four in AGS’ The Universal Workforce Model: An Outcome-First Guide to Getting Work Done.
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 18, 2022
On August 11, 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidance that eliminates precautionary quarantining (isolation is recommended only for those with symptoms and a positive test), and urges people to focus on masking, boosters and testing to limit and ultimately prevent the spread of COVID-19. The CDC guidance, titled, “ Summary of Guidance for Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Individual Persons, Communities, and Health Care Systems ,” also states that child
Insperity
AUGUST 18, 2022
Does your company have a people strategy? Which is another way of asking: Are you focused enough on your company’s most valuable asset: your people ? If not you’re not sure, you might be falling behind in your efforts to procure and retain employees during the Great Resignation. Furthermore, your organization may not be achieving the performance and results that you expect.
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