Fri.Sep 09, 2022

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When Onboarding Goes Wrong

Evil HR Lady

Onboarding is important. It’s not just about paperwork–it’s about helping a new employee feel comfortable and helping the current employees accept and embrace (figuratively) the new employee. Sometimes companies don’t think out the process. Sometimes things just go wrong. Sometimes we laugh at those things. Can you share your stories about when onboarding has gone wrong?

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Role Of HR Leaders In Improving Employee Wellbeing

6Q

Employee wellbeing is no longer a nice-to-have in the post-pandemic workplace. This article covers the challenges of the post-pandemic employee world; strategies HR leaders can use in improving employee wellbeing and its benefits. It is a safe assertion to make that the workplace will never be the same again. In the last couple of years, the global pandemic has catalysed enormous changes in the way people work and look at the workplace.

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what is staffing: employee recruitment, screening & onboarding

PCS

Definition and Importance of Staffing for Business Organizations. What is staffing ? In HR, the staffing process refers to the important functions of employee recruitment, screening, hiring, and onboarding to fill up job openings. The objective is to help applicants find jobs and qualified candidates for open positions in a certain company. . An effective staffing system helps reduce employee turnover rates which can be costly to businesses.

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Save Your Organization Time By Learning How to Leverage the 360 Coaching App

DecisionWise

Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022. Time: 1:00pm Eastern / 10:00 am Pacific. Presenters: Micah Wardell, Chief Product Officer, DecisionWise; Derek Devashrayee, Customer Success Manager. Cost: Free. Creating actionable items with a coach is one of the most important steps in the 360 feedback process and it can now be automated by setting up internal or external coaches for each participant.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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Tapping into the power of today’s multi-generational workforce

Bob

Today’s workforce spans at least four generations. They equip companies with nearly a century of workforce evolution and experience when brought together. The value of this experience is priceless. But, the reality of having Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working together on the same team definitely comes with challenges. If we’re being honest, that’s not surprising.

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4 Productivity Tips That Actually Work for Someone With ADHD

The Muse

You’ll need multiple strategies depending on situation, day, and more. I’ve narrowed it down to a few key strategies that I find work well with ADHD brains like mine.

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open thread – September 9-10, 2022

Ask a Manager

This post, open thread – September 9-10, 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 h

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How to Be a Working Mom: 10 Tips to Have the Best of Both Worlds

BetterUp

Jump to section. Is it worth the trouble? Finding your balance. 10 tips for balancing work and parental duties. Remember that you’re a great role model.

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how can we help teams feel connected when people are working remotely?

Ask a Manager

This post, how can we help teams feel connected when people are working remotely? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: I’m in a development/leadership training cohort, tasked with coming up with an online library/toolkit around creating greater feeling of connection (think engagement and team-building activities designed for both in-office and hybrid teams).

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Is It Burnout Or Do You Just Need A Vacation? 14 Tips For Executives

Forbes Coaches Council

When you’re constantly busy and losing steam, it can be hard to know whether some downtime would do the trick and reenergize you or if something much more insidious and dangerous to your health and career is happening.

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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’ve had a full-time career for about 13 years, working different jobs in that time, and working my way up in terms of knowledge/title/pay. My most recent job wasn’t the best company or the most challenging job, but the pay was great for what I was doing, I was given a lot of autonomy, and I loved my coworkers.

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What Makes a Bad Boss

HR Digest

What makes a bad boss? It’s a question that many of us have asked ourselves at some point, and it’s one we’ve all had to answer for ourselves. The truth is that there are plenty of good bosses out there—but there are also plenty of bad ones. If you’ve ever had a bad boss, or worse—a boss who was just plain mean to you—you know what it’s like to try and go to work when someone is making your life miserable.

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How To Manage Up And Foster Wellness Via Partnership

Forbes Coaches Council

Communicating about pressure and managing boundaries is key for successful outcomes and mutual sustainability. Be confident in creating work boundaries to foster your best self.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Effectively Resolving Disputes at Work

Pollack Peacebuilding

Disputes in the workplace can dramatically affect productivity and morale, not only for those directly involved in the dispute but for others who may be indirectly involved or in earshot. While managers don’t need to get involved every time two employees have a disagreement, conflicts that are getting worse and not better have to be addressed. Effectively resolving disputes at work starts with dealing promptly with situations that employees aren’t working through themselves.

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Great Resignation Or Great Fed-Up Nation? Factors In Today's Workplace Discontent

Forbes Coaches Council

When circumstances you cannot change make it impossible to stay in alignment with yourself, your discomfort is telling you that you have a choice to make.

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Storytelling: Amplify Learning for Effective Employee Training

SHRM

You may know that stories are a great way to convey complex messages. But did you know they are also a powerful way to make employee training especially effective? That’s because stories can break down barriers to create meaningful connections with the listener. And by artfully weaving in related activities, the memorable aspect of storytelling can be further enhanced to reinforce a learner's ability to retain new knowledge.

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10 Questions to Ask Your Co-Workers Instead of “How Are You”?

Thrive Global

How often have you started a work conversation with, “How are you?” For many of us, this question is our go-to opener, likely to elicit the same responses: “Good,” “Hanging in there,” or maybe a comment about looking forward to the weekend. But when we ask more thoughtful questions, we might get more interesting answers. By asking a co-worker a deeper question, we open the door to something greater than surface-level small talk.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Your Guide to Take-home Pay

Patriot Software

As an employer, you are responsible for withholding various taxes from employees’ wages. After you subtract all of the taxes and other deductions, money left over is considered take-home pay. Read on to learn more about what is take-home pay and how to calculate it. What is take home pay? Take-home pay consists of the […] READ MORE.

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7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Entry Interview

Thrive Global

Almost all companies do an exit interview when an employee leaves, asking about the employee’s experience, what worked, and what didn’t work. But what if managers understood these factors when it could make the biggest impact: on the employee’s first day instead of their last? That’s the idea behind the Entry Interview. The Entry Interview is a conversation between a manager and a new hire on the new hire’s first day.

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Creating a Code of Conduct for Your Small Business

Patriot Software

As a small business owner, you have certain behavior expectations for employees. To guide workers on ethics and how to represent your company, consider creating a code of conduct. What is a code of conduct? A code of conduct policy is a set of rules for employees that outlines your business’s mission, values, and expectations. […] READ MORE.

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What rates to charge as an HR consultant

myhrtoolkit

Kate Marchant, experienced HR professional and CIPD Associate Member, writes about the various things to consider when deciding what your HR consultancy rates should be.

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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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9 Tips for Setting Boundaries at a New Job

Thrive Global

We only get one chance to make a first impression. But when we’re starting a new job, we can sometimes go too far: saying yes to everything, making ourselves available 24/7, and volunteering for extra tasks when we already have a full plate. There’s nothing wrong with going above and beyond, especially when we’re starting a new role. But those early weeks are also an opportunity to set boundaries.

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How To Lose Like A Leader

Forbes Coaches Council

Losing in your career comes with financial and emotional stress. Here are a few tips for managing both.

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What to Include in an Employee Handbook

Patriot Software

Every business should follow a set of rules and procedures to keep operations running smoothly. As your small business grows, you will need a strong employee handbook to set expectations for employees. Knowing what to include in an employee handbook can help you better enforce your business’s rules and policies. What should you include in […] READ MORE.

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Leadership In The Current VUCA Environment: Perspective, Empowerment And Purpose

Forbes Coaches Council

A leader’s values are never more important to an organization than in a VUCA environment.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Part-time vs. Full-time Employment: Determining the Status of Your Employees

Patriot Software

As a small business owner, you must decide what types of employment you need, such as hiring part-time workers, full-time employees, or a mixture of both. And, it’s your responsibility to understand the differences between part-time and full-time workers. Read on to learn about part-time vs. full-time employment and which is best for your small […] READ MORE.

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updates: the ominous recruiter, interviewing with Covid, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, updates: the ominous recruiter, interviewing with Covid, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Recruiter made ominous comments about my current job (#2 at the link; first update ). I’m back again with a much nicer update. I sort of regret my last update.

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How Our Small Habits Can Make Us Happier Beings

Thrive Global

Each time you experience yourself behaving as the type of person you want to be, you reassure and reinforce that identity formation. [… This] lays down the crux of what we call “self-perception theory,” first posited by Dr. Daryl Bem. The basic idea is that when you see yourself doing something, you figure “that is me.” Previous to this theory, scientists believed that self-knowledge drove behavior – that if we knew who we were inherently/internally, we could choose behaviors aligned with