Tue.Sep 27, 2022

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Embracing the Contingent Workforce: Optimized Hiring Processes Ease the Transition

Sterling Check

Over the past two years, as businesses worked to navigate pandemic-related restrictions and an increasingly unpredictable job market, the demand for contingent workers has risen sharply in the US. And while many of the experimental safety measures introduced by Covid-19 may eventually be lifted, there is growing evidence to suggest that companies will increasingly come to rely on contingent workforce for their staffing and hiring needs.

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Meet the New WorkTango

Kazoo

Today, we are thrilled to announce that we are continuing our passion for improving lives at work by unifying Kazoo and WorkTango under one new brand identity: WorkTango. Our refreshed (new) look. Kazoo acquired WorkTango earlier this year because, together, we knew we could do more to change workplaces with our leading employee experience software. .

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the locusts, the un-appreciation kits, and even more stories of corporate gifts that didn’t quite work out

Ask a Manager

This post, the locusts, the un-appreciation kits, and even more stories of corporate gifts that didn’t quite work out , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. On last week’s post about corporate year-end gifts , some readers shared even more stories of company gifts that went terribly wrong. Here are 10 more that made me laugh. 1.

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Top 10 Globally Recognized Certifications for Cyber Security

U-Next

Introduction . Cybersecurity or computer security and information security is the act of preventing theft, damage, loss, or unauthorized access to computers, networks, and data. As our interconnections grow, so do the chances for evil hackers to steal, destroy, or disrupt our lives. The increase in cybercrime has increased the demand for cybersecurity expertise.

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New Report from 3,500+ Employers Confirms Retention is a Top HR Priority in 2024

The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.

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19 HR Tech Startup Companies To Watch

Best Of HR

What is one HR startup at the HR Tech Conference to keep an eye on in the years ahead? There’s never been a higher quantity or quality of companies within HR than right now, in late 2022. More than $18B was invested into HR Tech in 2021, and $10B+ has already been invested in 2022. The previous record for investment came in 2019, with $5B invested. The industry innovation was on full display at events like HR Tech Pitchfest, and throughout the HR Tech Exposition.

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is “have a blessed day” inappropriate at work, promised promotion never happens, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, is “have a blessed day” inappropriate at work, promised promotion never happens, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Is “have a blessed day” inappropriate at work? Is it appropriate to end your professional voice mail greeting with the phrase “Have a blessed day”?

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How Compensation Transparency is Changing Hiring and Recruiting Processes

Precheck

How Compensation Transparency is Changing Hiring and Recruiting Processes Sep. 27, 2022. Shannon Shoemaker Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships. According to a press release from Indeed , beginning July 18 of this year nearly every position on Indeed’s site now has a salary — either entered by the recruiter or estimated by Indeed’s algorithm (as long as Indeed has enough data to provide a salary estimate).

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Attending a Virtual Conference? Here’s Why We Are Excited To Host One—And You Should Be Too

Netchex HR Blog

As businesses have shifted to a more flexible, remote workforce, the day-to-day business has adapted accordingly. Out of necessity, the prevalence of virtual meetings has skyrocketed in the past few years with no signs of slowing down. Like meetings, other business mainstays are going virtual as well, such as performance reviews , onboarding , conventions, and conferences—including our own annual user conference, Netconnect , which will be held virtually for the second year in a row.

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Understanding the Difference Between Orientation and Onboarding

SHRM

Does your organization have a thorough understanding of orientation and onboarding? Not just the HR Department but all other partnering departments. Both onboarding and orientation are essential but knowing the difference between both activities is fundamental. Some managers tend to use onboarding and orientation interchangeably, which should never be the case.

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The Intelligent Automation Guide For Human Resources

Achieving your HR goals for 2024 requires strategic focus and efficiency. But your team is overwhelmed and in the worst cases, burned out. Our eBook explores how process automation can streamline administrative tasks, enhance collaboration, and improve overall productivity, allowing your HR team to put their energy into higher value activities. Address key challenges such as: Limited resources Departmental silos Employee burnout Learn about the real benefits of advanced automation tools as well

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Developing A Workplace Mental Health Strategy

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

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Why You Should Invest in Your Employees’ Skills

HR Digest

Investing in your employees’ skills is one of the best things an employer can do to keep them engaged and motivated. Employees want to feel like they are contributing to the success of their company, and that means being able to use the skills they’ve learned on the job. This increases their sense of accomplishment, which makes them more likely to stay at the company for a long time.

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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: When ‘No’ Feels Like Too Much

BetterUp

Jump to section. What is rejection sensitivity? Recognizing rejection sensitivity: signs and symptoms. What causes RSD? Experiencing rejection in the workplace. How can leaders offer support for RSD? Moving forward: Is there any treatment for RSD?

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DailyPay Announces 2022 Payroll Trailblazer Award Recipients

DailyPay

NEW YORK — DailyPay announced recipients of the 2022 DailyPay Payroll Trailblazer Award, which recognizes those in the payroll industry who coach others, support diversity and drive business value through innovative change. The nine deserving individuals were chosen from a solid field of entries and were announced on September 13 at the American Payroll Association's Payroll Leaders Conference, held in Philadelphia.

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How HR Can Create a Culture of Feedback

Employees want meaningful feedback. Without it, 98% disengage from their work (Zippia). But do your managers know how to support them? Use this Quick Start Guide to get the conversation started. Your workers don’t just want jobs; they want careers. Invest in your team by giving them meaningful feedback. 65% of employees want more feedback (Zippia). Workers who get daily feedback are 3x more engaged (Clear Company).

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Dos and Don’ts: How to Drive Accountability for Acting on Employee Feedback

Newmeasures

Research shows that employees who work for organizations with a feedback program in place are more engaged. Taking it a step further, organizations that turn employee feedback into action “really well” have employees who are twice as engaged as those whose employer does not act on feedback well or at all. 1 Despite these positive outcomes, only 35% of employees indicate that their organization turns feedback into action in a meaningful way to improve engagement. 2 Beware of the dangers of coll

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DailyPay Announces 2022 Payroll Trailblazer Award Recipients

DailyPay

NEW YORK — DailyPay announced recipients of the 2022 DailyPay Payroll Trailblazer Award, which recognizes those in the payroll industry who coach others, support diversity and drive business value through innovative change. The nine deserving individuals were chosen from a solid field of entries and were announced on September 13 at the American Payroll Association's Payroll Leaders Conference, held in Philadelphia.

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Inclusive Employee Well-Being Will Help Build A Better World Of Work

HR Tech Girl

We’re passionate about the world of work, and how we can make it better. To help, we’ve launched an interview series where we pick the brains of experienced leaders, business owners, managers, and individual contributors to get their thoughts on how we can collectively build better workplaces. Join us in our next installment below as Sydney Elaine Butler—Founder, DEIB Facilitator and Neurodiversity/Accessibility Consultant at Accessible Creates —shares their insights with us.

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World’s Best Workplaces Invest in Well-Being, Flexibility, and Equity

Great Place to Work

How the top 25 workplaces in the world offer experiences that make employees want to stay with the organization. After more than two years of pandemic and economic upheaval, people are reevaluating their lives. Workers around the world are reconsidering what they want from a job. For the Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ in 2022, the past year has been a time to recommit to employee well-being, adjust to flexible work, and relentlessly pursue equitable opportunity for every employee.

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How to Conquer These 4 Top-of-Mind HR Challenges

It’s a never-ending tightrope act, trying to find the balance between creating benefits offerings that adapt to the uniqueness of your people, managing your own time and resources, and maintaining the organization’s bottom line. And the ever-changing policies and laws can make cultivating a competitive employee benefits strategy feel impossible. Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retire

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edWeb: FAFSA Season is Here: How to Equip Your Students

EverFi - HR

Listen to Persist Nashville’s Co-founder and Director of Coaching, Kristen King, M.Ed. for a discussion about how to decode the FAFSA for your students and their families. You’ll hear strategies for increasing application completion rates in your school and get access to free digital resources that will help students understand how to responsibly and effectively finance their higher education.

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Dos and Don’ts: How to Drive Accountability for Acting on Employee Feedback

Newmeasures

Research shows that employees who work for organizations with a feedback program in place are more engaged. Taking it a step further, organizations that turn employee feedback into action “really well” have employees who are twice as engaged as those whose employer does not act on feedback well or at all. 1 Despite these positive outcomes, only 35% of employees indicate that their organization turns feedback into action in a meaningful way to improve engagement. 2.

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The 22 Best Performance Management Books for HR

Darwinbox

Performance management books are essential for HR professionals who must stay up to date on the latest trends, insights, and success stories. We share recommendations for 22 must-read performance management books that cover every aspect of the subject.

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Team-building Activities for Your Team in 2023

Engagedly

One of the crucial factors that contribute to a business’s success is how efficiently and effectively its employees work together. . A recent Gallup report shows that companies that concentrate on team-building activities have a 12.5% higher productivity rate. The report also states that team managers are important in facilitating this and should focus on the strengths and weaknesses of every individual in a group.

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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How Important Is The Need For Market Analysis For Product Managers?

U-Next

Introduction . Market analysis is a detailed assessment conducted by Product Managers to gather useful insights about customer preferences and market drivers. Your business plan’s market analysis segment offers proof that there is a market niche your product/service can take advantage of. This research also offers the framework for your marketing and sales strategy. .

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Top Reasons to Use the Synergita 9-Box Grid

Synergita

When evaluating an employee’s performance, managers usually focus on two things. Firstly, how well are they performing right now and secondly, how well are they expected to perform in the future (i.e., their growth potential)? For managers looking to create a solid succession plan, establishing a process for assessing employee performance is imperative.

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6 Common Scheduling Conflicts in the Workplace

Pollack Peacebuilding

No business is immune to scheduling conflicts in the workplace. Handling such conflicts effectively avoids issues such as frustrated employees , missed deadlines, productivity issues, and high turnover rates. To prevent scheduling issues, review common scheduling conflicts and what to do about them. Free Consultation for Workplace Conflict. Double Booking.

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The Impact of Social Neuroscience in Schools Part III: Boosting Trust

Emergenetics International

It’s no secret that when students have positive, authentic relationships with educators, it contributes to their wellbeing and academic success as well as the culture of the school. Yet, year after year, we see new articles and blogs (like this one) highlighting just how important it is to invest time in building trust.

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Maximizing Your Health Plan Design Using Data-Driven Insights

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Human Capital Management and Employee Mental Health

Personnel Data Systems

Our latest free whitepaper discusses HCM and employee mental health. Mental health has risen to the forefront as a major issue that impacts all aspects of today’s workforce in almost every field. HCM software allows organizations the opportunity to address mental health issues in creative ways. Download our latest whitepaper to learn about key industry pain points and how HCM software can help alleviate some of the issues surrounding employee mental health.

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Innovations In Employee Communications Pre-Conference Insights

Advanced Learning Institute

This week ALI conferences had their Innovations In Employee Communications conference in Chicago. It was a jam-packed 3 days full of insights on the future of cutting-edge communications. Speakers from Dominos, Glassdoor, Neiman Marcus, and more provided their valuable innovative ideas. . Some specific takeaways from our workshop groups included: What is different in the world of comms today?

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Personalized Learning Is the Only Way to Learner Engagement

Gyrus

If you are looking for learner engagement, you cannot ignore personalization. Personalized learning allows you to connect with the learners with relevant, engaging, and memorable content.