Fri.Sep 23, 2022

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Terminating an Employee? Document Everything.

BerniePortal

Terminating an employee is never fun, regardless of how you handle the situation. Many factors ultimately go into the decision to let an employee go, and the decision should not be made lightly. Whether you are currently facing this situation or want to be prepared for the unexpected, it’s important to ensure your organization is staying compliant. Here’s why you should document everything when terminating an employee—and how BerniePortal can help.

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The Answer to Your Hiring Challenges May be in

Sterling Check

Businesses Can Address Hiring Challenges by Leveraging the HR Tech Stack. As businesses across industries continue to navigate a rapidly-evolving hiring landscape, the challenges facing HR professionals seem more pronounced than ever. Employee attrition rates have been steadily on the rise over the past two years; competition for qualified candidates remains exceptionally fierce; demand has increased for remote work arrangements; and the rise of the gig economy are all factors that have added a

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software for Small Businesses

TrustRadius HR

If there’s anything people in the world of small business like, it’s time and money. Bad scheduling processes are costing you both. Over half of employers spend two hours each week creating a work schedule. Some even spend up to twelve. Missed shifts also cost employers $7,500 every year. If those wastes sound unacceptable to you, check out these employee scheduling software packages.

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Worker shortages are likely to ease but it’s complicated

Etz

Good news and bad: Talent gap to close but hiring decreases. Ever since recovery from the Covid pandemic got underway, the shortage of workers known as ‘the talent gap’ has been a continual problem for the recruitment industry and employers. However, that situation looks like it is set to change. The rising cost of essential items is shrinking the disposable income of many people in economies right around the world.

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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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The Best Employee Scheduling Software for Small Businesses

TrustRadius HR

If there’s anything people in the world of small business like, it’s time and money. Bad scheduling processes are costing you both. Over half of employers spend two hours each week creating a work schedule. Some even spend up to twelve. Missed shifts also cost employers $7,500 every year. If those wastes sound unacceptable to you, check out these employee scheduling software packages.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software for Small Businesses

TrustRadius HR

If there’s anything people in the world of small business like, it’s time and money. Bad scheduling processes are costing you both. Over half of employers spend two hours each week creating a work schedule. Some even spend up to twelve. Missed shifts also cost employers $7,500 every year. If those wastes sound unacceptable to you, check out these employee scheduling software packages.

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what does self-care look like at work?

Ask a Manager

This post, what does self-care look like at work? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’ve been working through some significant program transitions and expansion as a manager at a basic needs nonprofit. The need, as you certainly know, continues to grow, and we’re feeling it exponentially. My boss asked me what my strategies for caring for myself at work were, and I realized that I don’t even really know what that entails!

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Mental Exhaustion Symptoms, Causes, and Ways to Cope

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is mental exhaustion? What are the symptoms of mental exhaustion? Side effects of being mentally exhausted. What are the causes of mental exhaustion? How is mental exhaustion different from other conditions? 11 ways to overcome mental exhaustion.

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Five golden rules for workplace wellbeing

HR Zone

Employees Best practice tips to protect wellbeing.

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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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A Note of Thanks to the HR Profession

SHRM

You’re busy, I know. But I hope you’ll take a second to read this. It’s addressed to you (yes, you). In case no one has said it to you recently, let me do so: thank you, HR. You don’t hear it enough (or maybe at all). I know—I’ve been there. Yet, you trod along every day at work, putting out fires, and preventing them from starting in the first place.

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Here’s How Digital Transformation Is Fundamentally Altering HR Systems & Processes

Hppy

Digital transformation has the potential to transform HR as we know it. In fact, several startups are already transitioning towards an automatic, virtual, and software-based workplace. For the most part, this change has been made to combat the Great Resignation and talent shortages. Why Digital Transformation is Important for Human Resources. Traditional human resources processes rely on face-to-face communication and paper files, but that can get chaotic very quickly.

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The Real Problem with Quiet Quitting

Bonusly

Practically overnight, the term “quiet quitting” was clogging up our LinkedIn feeds. What many thought was just another one of those “short-lived social media trends” has turned into a concept that demands reflection. In fact, half of U.S. workers identify themselves as Quiet Quitters. But is it a trend that will eventually disappear like oversized shoulder pads from the ‘80s, or is it here to stay?

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15 Business Coaches Share The No. 1 Issue They Counsel Clients About

Forbes Coaches Council

Whether leaders need guidance on building a stronger workplace culture, speaking with greater confidence or finding a better balance between their professional and private lives, they often turn to mentors or coaches for help.

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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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Modern Compensation Strategy Best Practices

Bonusly

No matter how large or small your business is or what industry you work in, chances are, you’ve thought about how best to determine compensation for your employees—especially if you are a company or HR leader. After all, compensation can be a major determining factor in attracting and retaining top employees , which directly affects your organization’s bottom line.

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What's new in Zoho People? August 2022

Zoho People

We are back again with our monthly product updates, and we can't wait to share what's in store for our users this month. We've introduced several features and enhancements to some of our essential modules, including the leave management, performance management, and learning management systems. Here's what's new in Zoho People since August 2022: Decide who can cancel leave requests.

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An Employer’s Guide to DOT Background Checks

Accurate Background

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulate all businesses employing commercial vehicle drivers. One aspect of these regulations involves DOT background checks for drivers. DOT background checks protect your business, your drivers, and other people and vehicles on the road by ensuring that commercial drivers are qualified and safe.

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it’s your Friday good news

Ask a Manager

This post, it’s your Friday good news , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s your Friday good news! 1. “I am an ‘older’ worker, and had gotten to a comfortable position in a government agency (let’s say llama inspector) that, while not the best, I thought I could ride to retirement. It had its frustrations, but the autonomy that I was given made me think that was worth it.

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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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The Latest in Identity – Hiring Tools for the Tech Industry

Sterling Check

Ken Schnee, General Manager of Sterling’s Tech, Media, Entertainment, and Hospitality Vertical, and Taylor Liggett, General Manager of Sterling Identity, sat down to discuss identity verification in the tech industry, new innovations with the digital wallet, and the rise of identity verification in a remote world. This Q&A will inform you about the latest innovations in identity verification and how these tools drive success in the tech industry.

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29 Best Books on Recruitment (MUST Read Resources for Recruiters)

SelectSoftware

Here are the best books on recruitment and recruitment tech for students and professionals.

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The dangers of power dynamics in the workplace

HR Zone

Culture The dangers of power dynamics in the workplace.

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Why Do You Want To "Quietly Quit"?

Forbes Coaches Council

Rather than pass judgment on whether people should quietly quit, I am more interested in using that time to get curious with yourself about what it all means.

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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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A $1,000 Wellness Stipend is Just One Way This Company Personalizes Employee Benefits

The Muse

At Palo Alto Networks, employees are given the chance to personalize their benefits—complete with a $1,000 wellness stipend.

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Three Ways To Use Clarity To Change The Direction Of Your Life

Forbes Coaches Council

Clarity is your way forward. But with everything going on it’s hard to know what that is, what it looks like and where you’re supposed to get it.

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3 Powerful Lessons Learned During 3 Weeks Away From Work

Thrive Global

I stood on the bobbing paddle-boat-slide-thing we’d rented for half an hour, watching my seven-year-old climb the tall ladder and ready himself to slide into the cold Atlantic. The weather in late August had already turned a bit, with the temperature dropping and a slight windchill, and I saw my husband and daughter shivering in the ocean as they waited for him.

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open thread – September 23-24, 2022

Ask a Manager

This post, open thread – September 23-24, 2022 , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on any work-related questions that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to take your questions to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please do not repost it

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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How To Support Employees With Chronic Illnesses in the Workplace

Take It Personel-ly

There are few things in life more rewarding than doing well in a job you love. For many of us, career success is one principal source of life satisfaction and personal fulfillment. However, when an employee is facing a chronic illness, professional goals can feel nearly impossible to achieve. Fortunately, though, there are things that […]. The post How To Support Employees With Chronic Illnesses in the Workplace appeared first on Take It Personel-ly.

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Barriers to remote and hybrid work: productivity paranoia and lack of trust

HRGem

Microsoft have released a new report in their excellent series in work trends. One of the headlines tells us something that we already know: managers have a trust problem when it comes to working from home.

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How Sign Language is Driving a Multi-Billion Dollar Inclusive Economy

Thrive Global

Each year on September 23rd, the world celebrates the International Day of Sign Languages. This is an opportune time to highlight the thriving, but overlooked, sign language economy that delivers significant financial, social, and employment opportunities in cities and communities throughout the United States. This sign language economy has been built through human capital, entrepreneurialism, commerce, and innovation, and is worth billions of dollars.