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Top Executives Expect to Spend More to Meet Rising Customer and Employee Demands

Qualtrics HR

In the midst of the pandemic and ongoing labor shortage, C-Suite executives say customers and employees will become more demanding in the coming months, and spending will increase around technology, hiring new workers, and supporting current employees, according to a new study from Qualtrics. Despite predictions that the pandemic will continue to affect businesses into 2022 and beyond, CEOs and other leaders are optimistic about the future.

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How to Attend a Virtual Conference

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Over the past year, we’ve seen an emergence of virtual events. Personally, I think it’s great. Virtual programs have some definite advantages and organizations are really stepping up their game when it comes to the virtual conference experience. What made me think about attending virtual conferences was an online conversation I saw recently where people were saying that they “couldn’t get into” the virtual aspect.

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5 Ways HR Can Improve Work-Life Balance and Employee Engagement

Pathways

Our always-on culture makes it difficult to manage work-life balance. But human resources departments know how important work-life balance is to employee engagement. Creating harmony between our personal and professional lives allows us to be more engaged in both realms of our lives. However, when employees struggle to maintain healthy boundaries between work and home, it’s hard to be fully invested and engaged at work.

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Podcast: How To Be a Problem-Solving Leader

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · Ep. 143: How To Be a Problem-Solving Leader. On this episode of the podcast, Matthew Wride and Charles Rogel continue our discussion around manager best practices, focusing on problem-solving. They touch on: How to identify the root cause of a problem before jumping to a solution. Having a competency-based culture where behaviors are measured and improved upon.

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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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if I don’t accept calendar invitations, will people assume I won’t be at meetings?

Ask a Manager

This post, if I don’t accept calendar invitations, will people assume I won’t be at meetings? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: Something happened this morning and I’m wondering if you can settle it: Am I a mega jerk for the way I manage meeting requests? If someone does not actively decline a meeting request, is that meeting request assumed to be accepted?

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Are your hybrid working plans inclusive of disabled people?

HR Zone

Strategy Disability awareness in a hybrid working world.

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How to Increase Candidate Closing and Talent Start Metrics with Recruiting Automation

Workology

The current job market is fierce. Not only are employers having a hard time filling open positions, but candidates are getting multiple offers. Employers are having to fight for the best candidates, Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Communications skills: how to learn your employees' languages of connection

HR Zone

People Learn to speak your people's language.

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Episode 310:  Measuring DEI and Systemic Change With Traci Dunn

Workology

Welcome to the Workology Podcast, a podcast for the disruptive workplace leader. Join host Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology.com as she sits down and gets to the bottom of trends, tools. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. Welcome to the Workology Podcast, a podcast for the disruptive workplace leader.

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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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Going From Performance Measurement to Performance Development

TLNT: The Business of HR

The global pandemic has affected business operations and policies dramatically, most notably through a transition to working from home and widespread changes to performance review processes. One third of over 3,500 organizations surveyed by Culture Amp globally decided to reduce or simplify their performance goals for 2020, while 22% reduced or simplified their performance process.

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The “Liking Gap” Means You Make a Better First Impression Than You Think—Here’s Why

The Muse

Research shows that people tend to underestimate how much others they meet and talk to liked them.

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Want Better Collaboration? Learn Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

HR Digest

Conflict is a part of life. Human beings have differences of opinions, expectations, and desires, which leads to disagreements and sometimes conflict. Conflict at work occurs as people from different backgrounds, cultures, and geographies collaborate. Sometimes workplace conflicts can cause disruptions and disputes, which can affect productivity if not nipped in the bud.

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does sloppy writing indicate lack of attention to detail, resigning when I won’t go back to the office, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, does sloppy writing indicate lack of attention to detail, resigning when I won’t go back to the office, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Does sloppy writing indicate a lack of attention to detail? I’m working in recruiting currently, and I’m getting a lot of applicants for jobs like welders, electricians, etc.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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City of Berkeley Issues Mandatory Vaccination Order for Certain Businesses

HRWatchdog

As we keep seeing during the pandemic, local public health agencies can issue public health orders that will supersede state orders. On August 5, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued statewide vaccination order for health care facilities. Following this order, the City of Berkeley, on September 1, 2021, issued its own vaccination order for several other, different industries within the city limits.

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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What are FUTA taxes?

Homebase

If you run payroll for your business , you’re probably familiar with the term FUTA. FUTA stands for Federal Unemployment Tax Act, and it is a payroll tax that most employers must pay each quarter. FUTA goes towards paying unemployment benefits to workers who have lost their jobs. It works in conjunction with state unemployment programs to provide these benefits. .

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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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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Not Ready to Mandate the Vaccine? Here Are Some Alternatives that May Encourage It

HR Counselor's Corner

By Renee Mielnicki, Esquire and Ben Orsatti, Esquire. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave full approval to the Pfizer vaccine, many of our employers have been giving more thought to mandating vaccination of their employees. Some remain torn about making it mandatory and their reasons include a shortage of workers in certain industries.

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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How organizations can tackle the great resignation 2021

Zoho People

In what is called the great resignation of 2021, more and more employees are quitting their jobs in search of ones they are truly passionate about and organizations that treat them as people first and employees second. This came to light earlier this year when the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that close to four million Americans quit their jobs in April , breaking a 20-year record.

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster of Job Loss – 5 Tips for Moving Forward

CCI Consulting

Any reflection on the past 18 months reveals the uncertainty in the job market. The year 2020 saw record unemployment claim filings as the economic disruption generated by COVID resulted in organizations eliminating jobs in efforts to manage expenses. Now in 2021, we see a rebirth of the “war for talent” as many companies are seeking to ramp up hiring in light of an improving economic picture.

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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Session Highlights: Elevate 2021

Hireology

We are a little over a month away from Elevate 2021, and our speaker lineup has us counting down the days. We’re featuring industry experts from Tekion, Germain Motor Company (a Hireology customer), and more. Read below for a run-through of what you can expect from the can’t miss human capital summit, and register here to confirm your attendance. We can’t wait to see you Tuesday, October 19!

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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compliments I don’t deserve, people keep giving me plants, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, compliments I don’t deserve, people keep giving me plants, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My colleagues keep complimenting me on a job poorly done. I recently had to present some of my work to a client, and they absolutely hated it. They were extremely passive aggressive and rolled their eyes when I tried to suggest solutions.

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How to help a remote coworker through a tough time

Fast Company The Future of Work

When you’re in the same office, it’s easier to spot employees going through a rough patch. Here’s how to help when you’re in a remote or hybrid setting.

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IRS Lowers ACA Affordability Threshold for 2022

BerniePortal

The IRS recently announced that it will lower the affordability threshold requirement for employer-sponsored health plans in 2022. Depending on several factors, this change could affect your organization’s costs in the next year. Find out more about the affordability threshold and what HR and employers need to know to stay compliant under this changing requirement.