Wed.Feb 23, 2022

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The CHRO of Memphis on Getting to HR’s Purpose

UpstartHR

The first advice I would say is be extremely clear about what your purpose is. When I came into this role, we were extremely clear about what not only my goal, but my purpose as a leader in what I was here to do. I think is important for all HR professionals to understand really the critical business needs for the organization that you’re a part of, and what is your role in your purpose within that?

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Here’s The 4 Things to Know About Work Study Jobs

Professional Alternatives

Work study jobs are offered to students via the Federal Work-Study program. The government program provides part-time jobs to students with financial needs who are enrolled in school. The kinds of schools participating in the program are four-year colleges or universities, including two-year colleges both (community and junior colleges), as well as career schools both (technical and vocational).

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HR Headaches: My Employee Can’t Find Childcare and Wants to Bring Their Child to Work

Zenefits

As businesses struggle to maintain headcount and keep staffing levels to at least minimums, new issues are arising. Now that most children are back in school and daycare centers are open, the problem of childcare has largely been resolved. For many workers, however, childcare options are limited — they rely on relatives, babysitters, and friends. When those caregivers are ill or unavailable, the employee has a problem and so does the business.

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14 Lessons on Strategic HR from the HR Superstars Summit

15Five

On February 16, 2022, 15Five held its second HR Superstars Summit , a virtual gathering where strategic HR leaders came together to learn more about what it takes to become a better HR leader in 2022. Attendees came away with actionable insights that will facilitate innovative ways to create impact at their organizations. In his keynote, Dr. Jeff Smith , the VP of People Strategy & Insights at 15Five, presented HR leaders with data and insights on becoming more strategic in their approach to

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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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Wellbeing programs create better connection for employees

TalentCulture

While there’s still no clear sense for when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, one thing has come into sharp focus—the implementation of wellbeing programs. The future of work will include […]. The post Wellbeing programs create better connection for employees appeared first on TalentCulture.

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I took a promotion without knowing the salary, coworker uses Comic Sans, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, I took a promotion without knowing the salary, coworker uses Comic Sans, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I took a promotion and then found out the salary is too low. I was recently part of a reorganization that ultimately led to my promotion as a manager (Hooray!

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Does Relentless Professional Curiosity Drive Your Career Trajectory?

Babette Ten Haken - Human Capital & Industrial IoT

Do you describe yourself as a person driven by relentless professional curiosity? Some of you love continuously learning new ideas, concepts, information. You are attracted to interesting topics which do not immediately seem to fit into your current professional arsenal. You have a mindset of: “Gee, I always wanted to learn about that. And if this learning leads me someplace new, that is even a bonus.”.

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10 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation All Year Long

Bonusly

You can take the trophies back—not everyone is in it for the keepsakes. ??. Showing gratitude is important for wins in your business, but great workplaces find ways to show employee appreciation all year long. Here are some ways that you can build trust and a connection with each employee throughout the year! Showing employee appreciation takes time and effort, and will continually change and adapt according to company growth, workplace diversity, and initiatives from your People Operations team

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I can’t get my boss to give me feedback or solve problems

Ask a Manager

This post, I can’t get my boss to give me feedback or solve problems , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have been with my current company for about four years, as a software developer. A year ago, a new manager was hired for my team. He seemed pretty good at first, but lately I’ve been disappointed.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

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Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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An empathetic leader makes people want to join—and stay—at a company

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s Two Years into COVID report is included in this news round up for Fortune, specifically on Workhuman’s data related to boomerang employees. The post An empathetic leader makes people want to join—and stay—at a company appeared first on Workhuman.

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Making Entrepreneurship Work in 2022

Workology

Entrepreneurship used to be this shining beacon of light in one’s dreary days as a corporate employee. However, pundits say that the entrepreneurship craze has died down. But has it? Can. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Going The Distance With Diversity

WorkHuman

Workhuman’s CEO Eric Mosley contributed this article to Forbes on the importance of focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion at work for strong culture and business outcomes. . The post Going The Distance With Diversity appeared first on Workhuman.

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6 Ways to Effectively Manage Your Remote Talents

Engagedly

Managing remote teams poses many challenges, not the least of which is the constant need to get people together and ensure that everyone’s working on the right tasks. The problem is exacerbated by time zone differences, which can make it a real challenge to keep remote teams productive and on schedule. While the road ahead of you may be tricky, it’s not entirely impossible to manage your remote talents effectively.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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How the Metaverse Will Change Your Employer Brand & Workplace Culture

Blu Ivy Group

The term “metaverse” first appeared in 1992, in a sci-fi novel called Snow Crash. Thirty years later, this sci-fi concept is fast becoming our new reality. So, what is it? The metaverse in its simplest terms, is a virtual space wherein everything will appear 3D, connected, immersive and real. We are about to move away from flat screen Zoom and MS Teams meetings to a virtual world that simulates the sensation that everyone is in the same place at the same time. .

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Employee Benefits Notice Requirements for 2022 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as recruitment , retention , or performance management —it should be a priority to comply with laws governing benefits administration. Or else your organization’s bottom line could be eaten up by federal fines. To simplify compliance, here’s what you need to know about benefits notice requirements for 2022.

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Know Before You Hire: Employment-Screening Trends in 2022

SHRM Resources

More job hoppers and a hypercompetitive talent market are pushing for pre-employment background checks to be done faster—or delayed and even dropped from the hiring.

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The DOL makes 401(K) cybersecurity recommendations

Business Management Daily

Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. The DOL is backing up the advice in those documents during plan audits by scrutinizing employers’ and third parties’ cybersecurity efforts. Perhaps the DOL should secure its own computer systems first. A newly released report by the DOL Inspector General concludes the agency’s cybersecurity efforts have improved, but not enough.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Three Steps To Building A Culture Of Creativity At Work

Forbes Coaches Council

Help team members learn the building blocks of creativity and move a company culture from wanting to create to actually producing creative ideas that translate to business value.

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Let’s Do the Time Warp Again: 15 Years of the Carnival of HR?

Robin Schooling

Images of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” are copyright 1975 by 20th Century Fox. The very first Carnival of HR ran 15 years ago this week (February 21, 2007) when Suzanne Lucas kicked off our long-running tradition with this post. In the intervening years there have been hundreds of Carnivals as various people took on the role of Ringmaster: Alison Green (aka @AskAManager) in 2008; Shauna Griffis from 2009 -2016; Robin Schooling (hey that’s me!

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Open Mindedness & Inclusivity are Essential to a Good Culture - In Conversation with TN Hari

Darwinbox

A company's culture is often said to be the cornerstone of its success. But what defines a good culture? What are some of the non-negotiables to building a culture that feels engaging and rewarding to employees? Can culture contribute to attract good talent? How difficult or easy is it to build and sustain great company culture in the virtual world or with hybrid work?

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Child Care Issues Can Prompt Move to Create Alternative Schedule

HRWatchdog

My hourly employee asked for a flexible schedule where she would work four 10-hour days instead of five eight-hour days due to child care issues. Do we have to pay any overtime if we agree with the employee’s request? Among the numerous disruptions the pandemic has caused to society at-large, and specifically within the employment relationship, is the difficulty with maintaining traditional work schedules.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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Perk Stipends vs Salary Increases | PeopleKeep

PeopleKeep

When it comes to supporting and retaining your employees, raises are a common way to acknowledge their hard work. But research shows there are better ways to reward your entire team. Employees increasingly desire added benefits and perks over yearly wage increases. Offering stipends to your employees is a great way to show that you care about them without having to increase their salaries.

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Three Hiring Changes To Help Your Organization Stay Competitive During The Great Resignation

Forbes Coaches Council

Here are three small steps you can implement immediately to demonstrate to potential employees that you understand what it means to create a culture of partnership and that this partnership begins with the hiring process.

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my team keeps coming to work hungover

Ask a Manager

This post, my team keeps coming to work hungover , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: What’s your take on being hungover at work? I’m asking specifically about in an office situation where nothing truly bad will happen if someone has reduced concentration. I manage a team of six employees and over any given month, one or two of them will have a hangover each week.

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Consider Six Questions To Retain High Performers Looking For A Change

Forbes Coaches Council

You have likely heard of the Great Resignation or the Great Re-evaluation. Whatever term we want to call it, there is a restlessness out there and it’s likely causing some of your top talent to reconsider what they really want for their careers.

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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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How to Make a Job Shadowing Program a Success at Your Organization

Analytics in HR

Continuous learning leads to continuous growth and improvement. Job shadowing is one of the most effective on-the-job learning methods. Organizations that implement a job shadowing program have the opportunity to upskill their employees, improve their processes, and innovate. So, what exactly is job shadowing, and how can your organization implement an effective job shadowing program for employees?

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Energize Yourself And Your Team For Greater Productivity

Forbes Coaches Council

It is important to set boundaries and work on the right things to achieve better balance and be more productive, both for ourselves and for our teams.

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The More You Know: Are Employers Required to Give Holidays Off (With Pay)?

Patriot Software

Minimum wage law. Overtime pay. Paid sick leave laws by state. The list goes on and on. Between federal and state workplace laws, there’s a lot that employers need to keep track of. But, what about holidays? Are employers required to give holidays off to employees? If you’re an employer, you need to know the […] READ MORE.

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