Mon.Jul 11, 2022

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Mandatory overtime laws: Everything employers need to know

Business Management Daily

Sometimes there is more work to get done than you can fit into an 8-hour day or a 40-hour workweek. When this happens, you may need to have your employees work overtime. This is common during peak busy seasons in certain industries like tax season or the holiday shopping season. Overtime can also be necessary when your business is short-staffed. Since many industries are currently experiencing a labor shortage, overtime is becoming increasingly necessary for the continued operation of businesses

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The One Thing People Analytics Teams Often Get Wrong

UpstartHR

“I think the danger that we tend to run as people analytics teams is that we’re not willing to take slightly bolder stances and say, “Hey, we have a better collective picture of the labor market. We have a better collective picture of what enterprise trends and behaviors are like.” We need to give strategic guidance and not just be turning over data products.” Zach Frank, Senior Manager of People Analytics, Freeman Company (formerly at Aramark).

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my employee didn’t want the post-baby flexibility I arranged for her

Ask a Manager

This post, my employee didn’t want the post-baby flexibility I arranged for her , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: One of the people on my team announced she was pregnant. I was thrilled for her and wanted to be a supportive manager. Our company is too small to qualify for FMLA but we do have our own program that allows for 12 weeks of paid medical leave.

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4 Building Blocks of Impactful Employee Advocacy Programs

Analytics in HR

With the rise of social media, employee advocacy programs have become an important pillar of your employer brand and talent attraction strategy. In a highly competitive and employee-driven market, talent has become selective in terms of who for, where, and when they want to work. People perceive employee-generated content to be more authentic and credible when evaluating a potential employer.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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updates: my coworker cried and called me militant, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, updates: my coworker cried and called me militant, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. My coworker cried and called me militant. Turns out Jane was only the tip of a very dysfunctional, toxic iceberg filled with bullies and handled really badly by upper management.

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How HR Can Benefit From Project Management

Hppy

Without an HR department, an organization is essentially a sinking ship. HR is the backbone of a business’s success, from onboarding new employees to ensuring other departments are smoothly working together. Having to juggle numerous tasks all at once can cause HR projects to unravel into chaos sometimes. Fortunately, you can prevent this through HR project management. .

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enneagrams in hiring, sheer blouses at work, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, enneagrams in hiring, sheer blouses at work, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Using enneagrams in hiring. Recently a coworker told us that his spouse’s workplace uses enneagrams for hiring decisions. They like to have a certain amount of “numbers” making up their teams (e.g, if a “2” quits, they try to hire another qualified “2” for that position).

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How to Discuss Union & Contract Negotiations with Employees

Hppy

Hiring people should always be a give-and-take process. To get and keep the best employees, you have to offer attractive wages and benefits, ensure that you’re treating people fairly, and give them the right amount of responsibility to keep them feeling engaged and fulfilled. That’s a tall order, but it’s something every company should strive for if it wants the best talent.

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Rhode Island Legalizes Personal Use of Marijuana – Law Limits Employers

Cisive

Rhodes Island has become the 19 th state to legalize the adult personal use of marijuana. The new law went into effect immediately, with retail sales planned by the end of this year. Employers in the state are not required to accommodate the use or possession of marijuana or being under the influence of marijuana while at work or any location where the employee is performing work, including remote work.

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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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my bosses want our remote team to work out together 3 times a week

Ask a Manager

This post, my bosses want our remote team to work out together 3 times a week , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for a very large multi-national publicly traded company. The job itself is great — clear expectations, strong management, excellent IT services, market appropriate pay, and a very generous benefits package.

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How to Get Web Design Clients for Your Agency

Embroker

As the owner of a web design agency, you often ask yourself “how to get web design clients for my agency?” You want to grow your business, but you may not know-how. There are several ways to get more clients for your web design agency, though not all strategies will be the right fit for the type of firm you have and brand you want to share with the world. .

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OIG Assesses Long-Term-Care Screening Program

Precheck

OIG Assesses Long-Term-Care Screening Program Jul. 12, 2022. Jenni Gray Copywriter. Over the past few years, 27 states have participated in the National Background Check Program to develop screening programs for long-term-care facilities. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently completed its fifth in a series of six reports on the program. This report focused on Idaho and Mississippi, the two states continuing the program.

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Why Have Tech Companies Begun Rescinding Job Offers? | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

Amidst the recent economic downturn, an increasing number of organizations have begun to rescind job offers. While this has caused concern for many hopeful job applicants regarding their future prospects, is this practice really indicative of the state of the overall job market? Read on to learn more about how and why organizations may choose to rescind their job offers.

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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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8 things companies are doing to make HR processes more efficient

TLNT: The Business of HR

Efficiency. It’s one of those watchwords all companies subscribe to wanting. And yes, HR is no less immune to this than any other department. But while we might all talk about the need for making HR more efficient, what have companies actually done to make their HR processes better?

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Brushing Up on Preventive Dental Benefits

Extensis

Quick look: Studies show that many employees think that dental benefits are very important, yet 25% of those with dental insurance haven’t seen a dentist in the past year. Here’s how brokers can help clients refresh their dental benefit strategy this upcoming open enrollment season to increase the utilization of preventive dental services, reduce overall medical spending, and boost employee health.

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BerniePortal Payroll Processing Checklist

BerniePortal

There are many moving pieces when it comes to payroll. From managing employee hours worked, PTO , and deductions to ensuring your organization is withholding the correct state and local taxes from each paycheck—running payroll can be time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be. Many organizations are moving their payroll onto HRIS platforms for a more seamless process, making spreadsheets a thing of the past.

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Pre-Recorded Video Interviews: Introduction, Tips and Best Practices

HR Lineup

Is it not a positive candidate experience to do a job interview at the comfort of your home? Well, pre-recorded video interviews make this experience come true. Before the Covid19 pandemic, many organizations had already adopted the live interview system in their recruitment strategy. Due to the dynamics and advancements in technology, pre-recorded interviews have hit the momentum with every organization using it to make their talent sourcing more efficient.

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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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dealing with domestic abuse in the workplace

Ask a Manager

This post, dealing with domestic abuse in the workplace , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. This is a reprint of a post from 2012. Someone recently suggesting reprinting it annually and I think it’s a good idea. In a post about what to do if an employee is being abused at home , commenter Marie left the following comment, which I thought was so powerful that I wanted to post it here separately to make sure people see it.

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Workable’s new Indeed Sponsored Jobs integration boosts job visibility and analytics

Workable

The Indeed Sponsored Jobs integration lets you promote your jobs to 250M visitors on Indeed using Workable and gives you the controls and data you need to optimize your hiring. This integration optimally advertises your jobs on Indeed to increase the likelihood of hire by 4.5x (Indeed data, worldwide). Sponsored Jobs displays your jobs to candidates who are most likely to apply — helping you attract quality applicants.

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14 Powerful Ways To Leverage Handwritten Notes In Business

Forbes Coaches Council

Letters written by hand provide a level of authenticity and a sense of personal connection that electronic communications simply can’t.

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Medical Documentation Requirements for Disability Leaves

HRWatchdog

If an employee requests a leave of absence as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), can I require medical documentation from their health care provider? If so, how much time does the employee have to provide me with the documentation? In most instances, you may require medical documentation to substantiate the need for a leave of absence as an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as California’s related law, the Fair Employment and Ho

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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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Flimp Communications Announces $10 PEPY Bundled Pricing for Flimp 360

Flimp Communications

This bundled core package brings the power of decision support together with engaging benefits education all in one low-cost, solution. The post Flimp Communications Announces $10 PEPY Bundled Pricing for Flimp 360 appeared first on Flimp.

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Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan: How to Maximize Your Small Business’s Savings 

Patriot Software

In the United States, the most common type of retirement plan is the trusty 401(k). With over 60 million active participants and an estimated $7.3 trillion in assets, businesses of all sizes offer this type of plan to help their employees save for the retirement they deserve. However, not all 401(k)s are the same. While […] READ MORE.

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LinkedIn: Human Resources Leads All Professions In Turnover

Wellable

Human resources professionals are no strangers to the importance of employee retention. As a critical element of their performance, hiring and retaining top talent at a company, which includes reducing turnover, is part of their day-to-day responsibilities. This is why the current turnover rate for the profession is so shocking. According to LinkedIn , human resources leads all professions in turnover for the last 12 months, topping the average for all roles by four percentage points.

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Why Personal Sustainability Is Important And How Leaders Can Cultivate It

Forbes Coaches Council

As leaders, we must encourage our people to develop personal sustainability. It’s the only way they’re going to make it through the ongoing challenges of the modern workforce.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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16 Powerful Malala Quotes to Get You Through Challenges Big and Small

The Muse

The Pakistani activist for girls’ education and Nobel Peace Prize laureate may be young, but she has plenty of wise words to help you navigate your career and life.

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Seven Qualities Of The Best Executive Coaches

Forbes Coaches Council

If you want to be among the best executive coaches, there are seven main qualities that you should develop.

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Spark Hire’s Interview Platform Reduces Time-to-Hire

Workology

Learn more about HR Technology and Product Reviews from Workology. See our FTC disclosure at the end of this review. No matter what the talent marketplace looks like, conducting interviews at scale. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.