Fri.Nov 23, 2018

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5 Tips to Ensure Your Remote Employees are Productive

TalentLyft

These 5 tips will help you ensure that your remote employees are productive and stay on target with their goals and work. Having remote employees can be difficult to manage, but by implementing these tips and using the technology you’ll be able to make the most of it! Read More.

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Employees Trade Pay for Culture, Not Perks

TLNT: The Business of HR

Last month, Bloomberg reported that employees will give up big pay raises in exchange for job perks. The reported statistics from a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research were eye-catching, the Bloomberg headline teasing that “Americans Are Willing to Forgo a 56% Pay Raise for Best Job Perks.”.

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5 Reasons To Use OKRs At Work – The New Employee Edition

Engagedly

It’s your first day at work and you are filled with enthusiasm to contribute to the company’s vision and prove yourself. But you have no idea how things work at your new office or where to start. Wouldn’t […].

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4 Ways to Facilitate Effective Communication in the Workplace

ADP

Effective communication in the workplace can improve collaboration, engagement, and the employee experience. Here are four strategies to help.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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open thread – November 23-24, 2018

Ask a Manager

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please don’t repost it here, as it may be in the to-be-answered queue.

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12 Executive Assistant Blogs You Should Be Following

SnackNation

12 Executive Assistant Blogs You Should Be Following. You can learn a lot from a good Executive Assistant (EA) blog. The Executive Assistant blog provides a rare and honest glimpse into the real life of an Executive Assistant. One Executive Assistant blog might provide a healthy dose of comedic relief in the midst of a high-pressure job while a different blog might offer helpful resources and tips that help aspiring or beginning Executive Assistants know what to expect on the job.

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6 Ways To Reduce Employees’ Stress During The Holidays

Kevin Sheridan

Let’s face it. The holiday season is a very stressful time, both at work and at home. Great managers will be looking for ways to make the holidays a lot less intense for their team members. Here are six basic ways of doing just that: Eliminate the pressure of “Secret Santa.”. First, ask your employees if they want to discontinue this age-old tradition that often ends up being harder to execute than people expect.

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7 Examples of Unconscious Bias in Job Descriptions

Ongig

The examples of unconscious bias in job descriptions are rampant. I’ve included 7 of them below. The bad news: your job postings likely have some bias. The good news: it’s easily fixed. What is unconscious bias? An easy definition of unconscious bias is when you unintentionally exclude (and often offend) someone. Unconscious bias in job postings includes using text or media that excludes someone.

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Five for Friday: Finding meaning in work

Jostle

There’s been a lot of talk about employee engagement—and a lot of energy invested in understanding why engagement rates are so low. Research by the Energy Project might reveal what’s partially to blame: half of the 12,000 employees in their survey were found to lack a level of meaning and significance at work. Those that do find meaning in their work are 1.4 times more engaged (and three times more likely to stay with their organizations).

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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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The employee experience, in four minutes

The HRX

Many people in what we’ll call the employee industry believe that we’re shifting from the days of employee engagement to the days of the employee experience. We believe that ourselves, and what’s more, fully endorse it as a positive development. It’s a pertinent topic, but we can discuss the hows and whys another day. Rather, confess: Unless you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about it, doesn’t the term “employee experience” seem a little, you know, squishy?

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. FUNDING. *This week’s fundings: $100M+. Recruitment software maker Workable raises $50M. Wonolo, a staffing platform for blue-collar and labor contractors ‘left behind by Silicon Valley’, raises $32M. €15 million for on-demand staffing platform Zenjob.

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How to Be a Corporate Travel Planning Expert

SnackNation

How to Be a Corporate Travel Planning Expert. Corporate travel plannin g is a full-time, maybe even an over-time, job. If you have travel planning on your plate on top of an exhaustive list of other to-dos, then you could probably use some tips, tools, and checklists to make your life easier. We’ve pulled together planning resources you can apply to any corporate travel planning scenario.

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The Need for Leaders to Incorporate Gratitude in the Workplace

Effortless HR

To say we live in interesting times would not only be an accurate statement, it would be an understatement. Aside from the political divide in our country and the pervasive nature of the gig economy , there are also waves of AI and technological advancements moving at the speed of light impacting how we do business everyday. It’s as if we are constantly operating with constant change, only to be upended by more change.

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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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5 benefits communication tips for brokers in 2019

Jellyvision

Here are five thoughts on how to become even more valuable to your clients next year, based on some of the communication trends I saw firsthand in 2018. I have a front-row seat to the evolution of benefits communications happening in the broker space. Here are five thoughts on how to become even more valuable […]. The post 5 benefits communication tips for brokers in 2019 appeared first on Jellyvision.com.

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Unusual Ways You Can Use Printers In Business

New to HR

Although all businesses buy printers for the primary purpose of printing work documents, not everyone realises that they also offer the chance to save on costs and add a little bit of fun into the office. A high-quality printer can. The post Unusual Ways You Can Use Printers In Business appeared first on New To HR.

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Partnership Specialist, GG-0301-09/11/12- Census-EXT-SC – US Department of Commerce – Clinton County, NY

HR Digest

HR Jobs. Duties Summary This is a Work at Home (WAH) position. The Duty Station will be the selectee's home address. In order to be considered, all applicants MUST. $50,598 - $96,322 a year From usajobs.gov - Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:00:14 GMT - View all Clinton County, NY jobs. Partnership Specialist, GG-0301-09/11/12- Census-EXT-SC - US Department of Commerce - Clinton County, NY.

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7 Key HR Trends To Watch Out For In 2019

SquarePeg

It’s that time of the year when we look back at the major trends and themes in HR, but more importantly look ahead to what may come in 2019. If 2018, was the year of diversity and inclusion, 2019 looks to be the year of recruiting automation and data driven HR. Although trends like employer branding and diversity are sure to continue to be areas of focus, the undercurrents of factors like high employee turnover?

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Understanding Bradford factor scores

cipHR

HR departments often use the Bradford formula to calculate the impact of absence. But how does it work, and is it still a valid metric? What is the Bradford factor and what is it used for? The Bradford factor is a formula used by HR departments to calculate the impact of employees’ absences on the organisation. It is based on the theory that short, frequent, unplanned absences are more disruptive to organisations than longer absences.

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21 Employee Performance Metrics

AIHR

Employee performance metrics are key to tracking how well employees are performing. Implementing them the right way is tricky. However, when done right, employee performance metrics benefit both the organization and the employee. We listed the most important ones below and included some practical examples of each metric. There are various kinds of employee performance metrics.

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Learning management systems: the complete guide

cipHR

We explore how a learning management system can form part of your training strategy; their place in the wider L&D landscape, and six key benefits of using an LMS. Training employees is essential to your organisation’s success and their personal development at every stage of their employment with you; whether that’s during their onboarding phase as a new starter, to support a role change, or to make sure they’re up to date with compliance requirements.

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Here’s What You Need In a People Analytics Leader

AIHR

You need the right People Analytics Leader in order to build an effective and strategic people analytics function. This person is the key evangelist and visionary for data-driven decision making, and ensures the use of people analytics always delivers values to the business. Whether you are looking to hire or become a People Analytics Leader for your organization, I encourage you to continue reading and download this job description for use in your talent acquisition efforts !

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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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OSHA to Retailers: Make Black Friday Safer for Workers

HR Digest

Is a $20 Black Friday bargain worth trampling a worker who earns $9 an hour? In 2008, at a Long Island Wal-Mart, over 2,000 people trampled into the store five minutes before it was scheduled to open. The crowd pushed it open, knocking the doors off their hinges and blasting it apart. The employees all of a sudden had to form a human chain to slow down the crowd that kept pouring.

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Where does the intranet fit in your digital workplace?

Interact-Intranet

Does the intranet still have a role to play in today’s digital workplace, or is it now the redundant teletext of internal software? Given the choice of tech available, what is its USP, its purpose? Where does it fit? Can – or even should – the digital workplace exist without it? The terms ‘digital workplace’ and ‘intranet’ tend to get thrown about interchangeably.

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This Black Friday, Don’t Forget Following OSHA’s Crowd Management Guidelines

HR Digest

Crowd-related injuries during the holiday season’s major sale events such as Black Friday have increased during recent years. A decade ago, a Wal-Mart worker died at the opening of a Black Friday, which led to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releasing an annual set of “Crowd Management Safety Guidelines” for retailers to follow.

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Where does the intranet fit in your digital workplace?

Interact-Intranet

Does the intranet still have a role to play in today’s digital workplace, or is it now the redundant teletext of internal software? Given the choice of tech available, what is its USP, its purpose? Where does it fit? Can – or even should – the digital workplace exist without it? The terms ‘digital workplace’ and ‘intranet’ tend to get thrown about interchangeably.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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HRExaminer v9.47

HR Examiner

Passion. HRExaminer Weekly Edition v9.47 November 23, 2018. John Sumser illustrates the seven basic elements of a job thru his experience with a Seattle-based Nordstrom employee. It’s a different take on one of the more misunderstood HR concepts kicking around the people business today, employee Passion. John Sumser writes, “By itself, data does not explain anything.

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HR Tech Weekly: Episode #197: Stacey Harris and John Sumser

HR Examiner

Hosts Stacey Harris and John Sumser discuss important news and topics in recruiting and HR technology. Listen live every Thursday at 7AM Pacific – 10AM Eastern, or catch up on full episodes with transcriptions here. HR Tech Weekly. Episode: 197. Air Date: November 22, 2018. Sponsor: BenefitEd – From student loan repayment to college savings, we provide a full range of education benefits programs to help progressive employers create a more engaged and productive workforce.