Fri.Jan 28, 2022

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The C Sheet January 28: The Power of Sabbaticals, A Rise in Rage Rooms, and Why You Need to Upskill Your Workforce

Visier

1. Sabbaticals Are No Longer a Faux Pas. Add another name for the Great Resignation to the list: The Great Sabbatical. Instead of leaving a job with a new offer in hand, mid-career workers are taking extended periods of time off. What used to be considered taboo is now the new norm—here’s why that’s a good thing. The Great Resignation has morphed into the Great Sabbatical (Fast Company). 2.

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Is Employee Appreciation Day Different from Any Other Day?

Engage2Excel

Employee Appreciation Day originated more than 25 years ago. Its founder, Dr. Bob Nelson, created it to help managers acknowledge their employees and show them how valued they are at least once a year. After being celebrated for more than two decades in the workplace, the real question is, should Employee Appreciation Day be much different than any other day?

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How Flexibility Can Drive the Great Retention of Frontline Workers

Workday

The Great Resignation defined the labor landscape of 2021. With workers quitting their jobs in droves, employers are facing a competitive landscape when attracting top talent—especially in industries with frontline workers. Hospitality and retail, for example, have the highest quit rate, and as a result, attracting and retaining talent in those sectors is challenging.

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Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Money? We Find Out.

HR Digest

Healthcare costs are a major expenditure for most business owners. Healthcare is an essential and a necessary investment for both employers and employees. A lackadaisical workforce can be detrimental to productivity. So, are wellness programs a sound investment? Do they drive down a company’s health investment costs or not? Let us find out. A study conducted by Harvard in 2015 found for every dollar spent on wellness programs, the employer saves $3 in healthcare costs and another $3 in absentee

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Effective Strategies to Successfully Implement AP Software

SutiHR

Many modern-day businesses take advantage of accounting software to track accounts receivable and accounts payable. There are numerous kinds of accounting software solutions for small business holders having varying costs and abilities. Usually, the type of sector and number of workers are two key factors that can assist a small company as it starts to settle on suitable accounting software.

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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. “One of my favorite things about your site is that you not only provide realistic scripts, you often include insight into the most effective tone to use as well. For me, this translated into an $18K pay bump (!). Backstory – while training a new male colleague I learned that he was making $6K more than me despite being a level below me.

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How to Leverage HR for Business Expansion in Foreign Markets

Hppy

One of the most exciting times in the history of any business is that point at which they recognise the need to expand to a foreign market. Until this point in the company’s history, they have had no presence in that market yet have recently recognised a need they can fill. It’s exciting in that entering a new market abroad can more than double current profits, but the road ahead isn’t going to be free of obstacles.

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Achieve Flexibility and Connection with Hire From Anywhere and Hybrid Work Models

Allegis Global Solutions

The success of productivity in working from home and the infrastructure put in place to support it have opened up new possibilities to diversify the workforce and be much more inclusive in hiring. One study suggests that in the UK alone, there are 3.8 million people previously unable to work full time in an office who could be brought into the workplace under different scenarios.

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HR in 2030: What the future of HR holds, and what you need to know for 2022

HR Zone

Future HR in 2030: What the future of HR holds.

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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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The Damaging Power of a Bad Idea!

The Tim Sackett Project

Have you ever been caught in a downward vortex of a truly crappy idea that at some point you wondered to yourself, “how the heck did we get here!?” I like to think I’m the kryptonite of bad ideas in my organization. It’s part of my personality of being a bit unfiltered in my thoughts and ideas. If I think something is a bad idea, I’m probably going to say something.

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The 6 most important skills for effectively managing stress

BetterUp

Elevated levels of stress and anxiety have been hallmarks of the last three years.

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7 Ways to Optimize Your Hybrid Integrations

Pixentia - HCM

There is a massive shift happening to hybrid cloud services. Firms enjoy mixing and matching on-premises systems, private cloud resources, and public cloud services. More firms are discovering they don’t have to trash their old systems just to enjoy using new cloud apps. They can have both through hybrid integration. Hybrid cloud approaches can provide good cost savings, scalability, flexibility, and control.

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Why 50% of American workers want to make a career change

HR Digest

According to a recent U.S. Chamber poll, 32% of people who lost their job during the pandemic and remain unemployed say they are looking for work in a different industry. A recent Washington Post-Schar School poll noted that one-third of workers under the age of 40 are now considering switching careers or changing industries since the pandemic. The pandemic has taught Americans that nothing is permanent.

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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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Perceptyx Consultant Roundtable: The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 & The Link to Employee Attrition | Perceptyx

Perceptyx

Nearly two years in and COVID-19 is still dominating headlines and the agenda of people leaders everywhere. Add to that physical and psychological safety issues, changes in employee engagement, vaccine mandates, and well-being concerns, and we’re left with rising attrition rates and a lot of questions. In Part 2 of our Consultant Roundtable series, we asked our colleagues (Director of Research and Insights Emily Killham, Directors of Client Consulting Lauren Beechly and Megan Steckler, Director

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Everything you need to know about employee compensation and benefits

Zoho People

At a time when employees are quitting organizations at record rates, developing a competitive compensation and benefits package is vital to attract and retain top talent. Compensation and benefits are two of the most important factors that influence an employee's decision to work for your organization. No employee wants to work in a place where their value is underestimated and they are underpaid for the hard work they put in.

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Defining the Right Relationship Between Yourself and Your Staff

Corn on the Job

Employees are vital to the success of a business. As much as some staff members might feel as though their boss views them as disposable, this doesn’t have to be the case. You are the one in charge of your own business, and you have the power to make the relationship that you develop with your staff the kind that can improve your business. But how to do this?

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FMLA: When Does it Apply & How Should Organizations Handle it?

BerniePortal

FMLA is a federal law that allows qualified individuals to take time off for personal or medical needs, but when exactly does it apply? Are there other resources that can supplement FMLA? When and how is an employee considered eligible? Read on to help your organization answer these questions and learn more about what FMLA entails and exactly how it works.

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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 To Turn Away A Coaching Client Who Isn’t The Right Fit

Forbes Coaches Council

Not every client will benefit from your services, and when you try to work with someone who isn’t the right fit, it can be a waste of time and energy for both of you.

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3 Common ACA Reporting Mistakes | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting can be complicated enough when employers get it right. And with the repeal of “good faith” relief starting in 2022, no one can afford to get it wrong. Here are 3 common mistakes employers make regarding ACA reporting, including Forms 1094-C and 1095-C.

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4 Mental Health Tips for Creating an Even Better 2022

eni

January 2022. The post 4 Mental Health Tips for Creating an Even Better 2022 appeared first on eni.

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How to Handle Severance Packages with Care | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Although it’s sometimes necessary, it’s hardly ideal when employers and employees must go their separate ways. Severance can help mitigate the circumstances, but it is not required by law for most employers in most situations. Still, that doesn’t mean you can be careless in how you handle severance packages. Here’s how small businesses can better handle severance, including when and how it should be offered.

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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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Why a solid sustainability strategy is a must in 2022

HR Zone

Strategy How to build a brilliant sustainability strategy.

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Lift Up Rather Than Tear Down: Playing Angel’s Advocate

Forbes Coaches Council

Executives are conditioned to play “devil’s advocate” when considering new ideas, but emphasizing only what might go wrong is a missed opportunity to create the future based on what we want to see happen.

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weekend open thread – January 29-30, 2022

Ask a Manager

This post, weekend open thread – January 29-30, 2022 , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper , by Hilary Liftin.

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360-Degree Performance Appraisal Method Advantages and Disadvantages

Synergita

Evaluating employee performance in the workplace is an essential part of running an organization successfully and optimally. Analyzing the performance of an individual in a company as to their skill levels and potential for future growth are part of the performance evaluation process. There are several benefits to employing a robust employee performance system.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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The Most Interesting HR Stories of the Week

TLNT: The Business of HR

Welcome to “The Most Interesting HR Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that features talent insights and information from around the web to kick off your weekend.

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Pandemic Takes a Toll on Workers Without College Degrees

SHRM Resources

Times are hard for workers without college degrees, but a shrinking labor market means employers will need to reconsider this under-tapped source of labor.

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What Does Hiring For the Future Really Mean?

PandoLogic

Hiring during this ever-changing economic climate is as challenging as it is unpredictable. With more than 4 million Americans voluntarily leaving their jobs each month, figuring out how to hold onto talent is becoming the top priority for employers. When hiring for the future, it’s important to take into account not only the future of your organization as a whole but also the future of each individual employee.