Tue.Oct 01, 2024

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25 Workforce Management Metrics You Should Track

AIHR

Workforce management metrics are critical for understanding and optimizing how businesses manage their employees, yet many struggle to use them effectively. This can hinder decision-making, as many companies (43%) only use ad-hoc reporting or none at all, limiting their ability to respond quickly to workforce changes. Real-time workforce management metrics that provide instant insights into productivity, engagement, and resource allocation can offer a competitive edge.

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3 Ways to Combat the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

AvilarHR

READ TIME: 5 minutes. A shortage of cybersecurity professionals limits a company’s cyber resilience. Here are three ways to combat the cybersecurity skills gap challenge. In today’s digitally driven world, cybersecurity has never been more critical. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, organizations of all sizes are facing escalating threats that could jeopardize operations, brand reputation, and customer trust.

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The labor market cooldown and ‘Big Stay’ continue to impact employers, JOLTS data shows

HR Brew

The labor market and the end of summer certainly have one thing in common: things are getting chilly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics posted its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data for August on Tuesday. The data was more proof that the labor market is continuing to cool down, as hirings and total separations fell again in August. Read more takeaways from the report below.

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Building a Sense of Community in the Workplace: The Key to Employee Engagement

EmployeeConnect

In an era of hybrid and remote work, the need for a strong sense of workplace community has never been more crucial for employee engagement. As employees increasingly work from different locations, often across time zones and cultures, maintaining connection and fostering engagement presents a unique challenge. While technology has bridged many gaps, it has also, in some ways, left employees feeling more isolated.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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Innovation at IBM: Announcing the 2024 HR Executive of the Year

HRExecutive

Twenty-five years ago, Nickle LaMoreaux landed an HR internship position at IBM while studying industrial relations at Cornell University; the following year, she was offered a role as a recruiting and talent manager. At the time, she envisioned the gig as a “quick stop” in HR, to get her professional feet wet and make some money before starting law school.

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How the HR Honor Roll winner delivered transformation at UPS

HRExecutive

In 2021, a few months into his role as the chief HR officer at UPS , Darrell Ford got his first taste of company culture in action. As a snowstorm blanketed the Midwest and other delivery companies were sidelined, Ford’s HR team sent him photos of UPSers out on their routes, working “arm in arm, like a human supply chain” to get the job done. - Advertisement - “When you talk about discretionary effort, I don’t think it gets any better.

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Intermittent leave: A comprehensive guide for employers and employees

Business Management Daily

Taking time off work is essential. We all need a sick day or a vacation every once in a while, but sometimes employees need more than that. Leave of absence, such as FMLA, allows employees to take extra time off to care for their health and family without worrying about losing their jobs. However, administering these leaves can be challenging for employers.

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Understanding the 3 Types of Employee Engagement and How to Improve Them

Vantage Circle

Understanding the different types of employee engagement is essential for creating a workforce that’s not just content, but motivated and driven to excel. It’s about tapping into the deeper connections employees have with their work, which fuels productivity, innovation, and long-term loyalty. When companies truly grasp how engagement takes shape, they can better navigate challenges, seize growth opportunities, and build teams that thrive under any conditions.

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Fire Safety Month: A Crucial Time for Safety Directors

Ving!

Fire Safety Month, a nationally recognized event observed in October, serves as a critical reminder for businesses of all sizes to prioritize fire safety. For medium-sized companies, ensuring employees are well-trained and equipped to handle fire emergencies is paramount to protecting lives, property, and business operations. As a safety director, you play a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive Fire Safety programs.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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Retail Workforce Enablement Fuels the Brick-and-Mortar Profits 

Rallyware for Human Resources

In an era where online shopping dominates, one might assume brick-and-mortar retail is on the decline. However, step into a bustling Sephora, navigate IKEA’s immersive showrooms, or join a Lululemon community event, and a different narrative emerges. These retailers are not just surviving—they’re thriving. The key driver behind their success?

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Recognition Vs. Rewards

MTM Recognition

In the world of employee engagement, the terms “recognition” and “rewards” are often used interchangeably, but they represent two distinct concepts. Both play vital roles in boosting employee engagement, driving performance, and improving retention, but the key to an effective employee recognition program is understanding the difference between the two.

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How To: Fuel Innovative Leadership

Emergenetics International

With so many advancements inside businesses today, organizations have a significant opportunity to drive positive change when their environments promote ingenuity. McKinsey reported that 80-90% of executives say innovation is a top priority. Unfortunately, only 6% are satisfied with their performance. The gap is striking, and it illustrates how important it is to empower employees to be inventive.

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Paving the Way to Hiring Efficiencies: Remove Driver Roadblocks by Consolidating Processes

Sterling Check

Hiring and onboarding drivers efficiently and compliantly is a goal that your HR, Safety, and Compliance team strives for. Unfortunately, from the Driver Qualification File (DQF) setup to the ongoing management of DQF compliance, these processes have historically been clunky, fragmented, and time-consuming. In this new blog series, we’ll detail the latest challenges, trends, and solutions in hiring and maintaining compliance for your driver workforce.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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The 7 Hats a Leader Wears in Times of Change

Emergenetics International

Leaders fulfill many different functions inside their organizations, and that’s especially true when change is in play. Data from PwC’s Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey revealed that employees have experienced significant transformations in the workplace in the past 12 months alone: 35% report that the nature of their role has shifted 40% stated that their daily responsibilities have been altered 53% feel there is too much change taking place 44% don’t understand why things need

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How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training

Gyrus

How to Leverage LMS Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in Corporate Training GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In today’s competitive business landscape, Learning and Development (L&D) programs are key drivers of employee growth, retention, and overall business success. Learning Management Systems (LMS) give organizations access to vast amounts of data on employee training performance.

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How Will Generative AI Transform HR as We Know It?

Cisive

How Generative AI Will Transform HR Generative AI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer poised to revolutionize HR. Ignoring this transformation means risking falling behind in the race for top talent and operational efficiency. As with nearly every other function of business, generative AI will transform HR — and you still have time to adapt now to help lead the revolution in your organization.

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How Outsourcing HR Can Boost Employee Development and Retention

HR Cloud

Imagine a world in which your HR department isn't swamped with paperwork and instead has the time and resources to focus on your employees' well-being and development. It would be a great world, right? That is the power of outsourcing HR. Many firms, particularly small and medium-sized ones, consider a specialized HR staff a luxury. There is nothing as wrong as this.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Embracing Pay Transparency: A Smart Move for Small Businesses

Tandem HR

In today’s evolving business environment, pay transparency is increasingly becoming a standard expectation rather than a mere trend. For small business owners and executives, understanding and implementing pay transparency can profoundly impact your company’s culture, recruitment efforts, and overall fairness. This article explores what pay transparency is , its importance for achieving pay equity, the states that require pay transparency, and best practices to adopt even if your sta

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HR systems for small businesses: The complete guide

HiBob

Small and growing businesses can scale faster and grow strategically with the help of an HR system. The right HR system can help small businesses increase employee engagement , improve team operations, and make data-based decisions that support change management. But, how do you choose the best HR system for your small business? And how big should your company be before you get one?

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What can we do about poor managers?

Disruptive HR

In our recent LinkedIn poll, we asked about the biggest challenge you have to face in HR. Perhaps unsurprisingly, almost half of you said ‘poor people managers’. Almost everything we do as HR professionals is shaped by this problem, for example: We have to answer countless questions because they aren’t sure how to handle people issues We take responsibility for the conversations they should really be having We design rules, policies and processes to help them – or make them – get better at the p

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Is Your Institutional Knowledge Disappearing With Your Retirees?

Career Partners International

As the workforce ages, many organizations are facing a critical challenge: the impending loss of institutional knowledge due to retirements. With the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age and younger workers hoping to retire by 55 , leadership must confront the reality that valuable expertise and insights are leaving the organization alongside seasoned employees.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Amazon Employees Considering Quitting over New Return-to-Office Policy

HR Digest

As expected, Amazon employees are disappointed by the latest return-to-office policy that has been announced at the organization. According to a recent survey, Amazon’s employees are considering quitting their jobs in protest of the upcoming change, which will switch the three-day in-office mandate to a five-day policy. Amazon’s 5-day office mandate came as a surprise to many and while workers have till the start of next year to prepare for the change, many are getting ready to switch roles in t

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Here Are The 4 Important Insurance Terms Gen Z Employees Need To Know

Best Money Moves

The 4 Important Insurance Terms Gen Z Employees Need To Know. Gen Z employees often struggle to understand common insurance terms. Learn about how employers can help with financial wellness benefits. Insurance is a complex topic, no matter how experienced you are. However, Gen Z employees are particularly susceptible to a lack of education on insurance terms and policies.

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OKRs For All Reasons: Company, Team, and Individual

Synergita

Businesses are missing the mark — big time. A recent Gartner survey reveals that a staggering 80% of key commercial activities happen without meaningful collaboration between marketing and sales functions. Worse, 90% of leaders from these two teams admit their priorities are in direct conflict with one another. The result? Chaotic decision-making, missed opportunities, and a serious drag on growth.

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6 Stages Of Working With Artificial Intelligence

Forbes Coaches Council

We can break this journey down into six stages: denial, anger, depression, experimentation, decision and integration.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Want to Advance in the Spirits Industry? This Sales Leader Says: “Believe in Yourself First”

The Muse

Michelle O’Callaghan’s knack for numbers led to a surprising opportunity. Here, she shares how she became a sales director at Mast-Jägermeister US.

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Which QSEHRA Deadlines Do You Need to Know?

PeopleKeep

The qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA) is an excellent choice for small businesses looking to offer health insurance benefits on a budget. To make the most of QSEHRA benefits for you and your employees, it's important to understand its deadlines. From initial implementation to annual notice requirements, missed deadlines can lead to repercussions.

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The Driving Force Group of Companies Rockets Toward a Stellar Employee Experience with Betterworks

Betterworks

Discover how a leading transportation solutions company is powering a major growth strategy by delivering employee-first performance management.

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