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How Pay Transparency Affects Equality, Engagement, and More

UpstartHR

Next week I’m heading up to Massachusetts to talk about pay transparency to a group of HR and business leaders. Of all the topics I could have spoken about, why pay transparency? First of all, it’s becoming more and more of an issue because of legislation that prevents employers from asking about salary history. Research shows that women are less likely to ask for higher salaries and these laws are about trying to reduce negotiations so that women and men have more equal pay for equa

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7 HR Trends Emerging in 2018

Jobillico

By Matt Dodge, Marketing Content Specialist at Jobillico. With the bright summer of 2018 upon us, the HR trends that will redefine and expand the role of human resources in the workforce this year are already emerging. It is clear that technology has now been fully integrated into virtually every stage of employment, from job [.

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Why Nearly Three-Quarters of Your Employees Plan on Quitting

Aberdeen HCM Essentials

North America is currently facing a retention epidemic. Organizations are constantly searching for solutions to keep their best and brightest employees on board. In recent years, they’ve even gotten creative with free lunches, smoothie bars, and yoga rooms. But the appeal of these workplace perks eventually wears off, leaving organizations back where they started — with major retention issues.

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Bookmarked: Get to Know Disrupt Yourself Podcast Host Whitney Johnson

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: This post is part of our " Bookmarked " series, where we ask some of our favorite HR experts, analysts and business professionals to answer questions about their career, life and aspirations for the future. Be sure to bookmark it for next month! Author and podcast host Whitney Johnson is a disruptive thinker through and through. Since the day she left an unfulfilling job on Wall Street, she has been challenging herself and others to be creative, driven and above all else, disrup

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Recruitment Process Outsourcing: The Best-in-Class Secret to Talent Acquisition

Aberdeen HCM Essentials

Can partnering with an external Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) provider be a game changer for winning the race for top talent? According to Aberdeen research, that just might be the case. In a recent study, Aberdeen found that nearly 60% of organizations handle recruitment internally. And those that handle recruitment internally are 11% more likely to understand what is causing their skills gaps, compared to those that engage with an RPO partner.

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4 Features Your HR Software Should Have

Reflektive

The workplace is changing. Companies can’t afford the inefficiencies of outdated software and processes, and employees want to know that their organization is setting them up for long-term success. The right HR software can help in both areas—increasing efficiency while strengthening the performance management process. And executives see the value. In a Deloitte survey of over 7,000 business and HR leaders, 74% of respondents said that digital HR is a top priority.

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Why Companies often Fail at Business Transformation/Change Management and how to Succeed

Kazoo

Why do change management and business transformation initiatives fail more than two thirds of the time? People. It’s all about the people, and we’re doing it wrong. How, you ask? Leadership doesn’t tell people what’s going on, doesn’t ask people what they need or how they feel. They don’t create an environment where people can succeed amidst rapid change.

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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

Everwise

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the awareness of and the ability to regulate one’s own emotions and tune in to others. And according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report , it will be one of the top 10 job skills in 2020. Companies are placing a premium on this skill because emotionally intelligent employees can handle pressure, understand and cooperate with others, listen and respond well, set an example for others and are more open to feedback, more empathetic and better decision-

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Why Companies often Fail at Business Transformation/Change Management and how to Succeed

Kazoo

Why do change management and business transformation initiatives fail more than two thirds of the time? People. It’s all about the people, and we’re doing it wrong. How, you ask? Leadership doesn’t tell people what’s going on, doesn’t ask people what they need or how they feel. They don’t create an environment where people can succeed amidst rapid change.

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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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What Happens When There Are Smart Business People

Hppy

Standout cultures have an abundance of smart people, but not in the usual way. They understand the little things that make organizations consistently perform at an amazingly high level. These traits describe the truly gifted; they… Drive to be different. They know that customers have more choice and power today than ever before and to get their attention requires an organization to stand out in some meaningful special way.

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How to Create a Millennial-Friendly Mentorship Program

Kazoo

According to the 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey , those intending to stay with their organization for more than five years are twice as likely to have a mentor (68%) than not (32%). In today’s competitive hiring environment, it’s safe to say that companies who fail to invest in and develop young employees are likely to lose them. Research by the Association for Talent Development found that formal mentorship programs consistently resulted in higher employee engagement and retention.

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3 Ways Successful Leaders Find the Best Talent

Entrepreneur

You aren't the only one looking to hire good people.

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How to Create a Millennial-Friendly Mentorship Program

Kazoo

According to the 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey , those intending to stay with their organization for more than five years are twice as likely to have a mentor (68%) than not (32%). In today’s competitive hiring environment, it’s safe to say that companies who fail to invest in and develop young employees are likely to lose them. Research by the Association for Talent Development found that formal mentorship programs consistently resulted in higher employee engagement and retention.

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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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Digital transformation: Three ways HR can use AI more effectively

HR Zone

Future. Three ways to improve AI implementation.

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Quick Tips for Creating Your Employee Experience Business Case

Kazoo

Today, the evidence can’t be denied — the more you invest in a better employee experience, the greater impact you will see on your company’s bottom line. The Kazoo team recently did a research analysis of exactly how employee experience impacts the bottom line. You can find all of our findings in The Employee Experience Quantified. However, many executives still underestimate the business impact of the employee experience, meaning your company’s programs and engagement efforts often

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Uber CHRO Resigns Amid Whistleblower Allegations: Serves as Cautionary Tale for HR Pros at all Levels.

The HR Capitalist

Uber's HR shop has always been a bit of a mess. As is often the case, the company outgrew a capable HR leader who was overran by the personality of a founder with total power, and the company decided it was time for a change. Uber brought in Liane Hornsey to bring mature chops to the situation. It apparently hasn't gone well. In addition to encouraging employees to hug during town hall meetings with the singular purpose of talking about harassment issues (WOW!

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Ep 142 – Inclusive Hiring: How to Hire Global Autism Talent

Workology

One of my most popular articles on the Workology site is an ongoing list of employers that have autism hiring programs. Each week I receive several messages, emails and phone calls from kids, adults, Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. One of my most popular articles on the Workology site is an ongoing list of employers that have autism hiring programs.

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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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9 Sites to Help Corporate Wellness Companies Find a New Wellness Portal

CoreHealth Wellness Technologies

Leading corporate wellness companies are always looking for a competitive edge. Using the right wellness portal can make or break your success. Check out these sites to find the perfect technology vendor.

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10 characteristics of a good leader

Jostle

The saying goes that employees don’t quit their jobs, they quit their managers. And a recent Gallup poll suggests that there’s some truth to it. So it follows that the better the manager, the more willing employees are to stick around and do great work. But what does a good leader look like? And how can they keep their teams motivated and enthusiastic?

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Here’s How Office Design Affects Employee Productivity

HR Daily Advisor

Running a company is not as simple as it seems even if there is a streamlined process in place. You have a huge responsibility to cover all bases to steer it in the right direction. One of the most important factors to consider here is employee productivity, which involves a number of aspects that have a huge effect on it. If we start from the most basic to lay down the right foundation in boosting employee productivity, a strategic office design is on top of the list.

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6 Key Takeaways From Our Panel About Building Great Teams

Lattice

Building great teams might sound like an overwhelming endeavor, but it’s not impossible. Lattice hosted a panel with three People Ops leaders: VP of Employee Success at Zendesk Fidelma Butler, VP of Marketing & Strategy at Greenhouse Maia Josebachvili, and Director of People at Cruise McKenna Moreau. They shared how they’ve managed to overcome challenges to develop high performing teams.

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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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How to Effectively Incentivize Your Sales Team

Bonusly

Henry Ford once said, “Nothing happens until someone sells something.” Without sales, businesses flounder. Sales is an integral part of most organizations; it directly impacts cash flow, provides insight into market fit, and lays the groundwork for customer retention. Sales teams are often on the front lines for their businesses, serving essentially as the face of their companies.

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3 Ways to Better Connect With Co-Workers

45 Things

If you could spend 40 to 50 hours per week with a handful of (living) people, who would you pick? Chances are you are going to say your significant other, best friend, some famous actor or actress and possibly even your favorite bartender. It's unlikely you will choose to spend so many hours with people you don't know well -- and on the surface seem like people who are weird or boring or both.

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3 Tips to Get Out of a Career Rut

Birkman International

For the first time since 2000, the unemployment rate is below 4 percent, which means the job opportunities available to you are endless. Now is the time to break free from your career rut.

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How to be a Good Recruiter: 4 Easy Steps

The Applicant Manager

In today's technology-driven world, you might think automation and AI will soon overtake the field of recruiting. But slow down! Technology plays its part, of course, but human-to-human interaction is still the most important piece of the puzzle. Hiring the best talent is still an endeavor best suited for good recruiters. But how do you become a "good recruiter"?

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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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Rethinking Your Response When an Employee Resigns

Julie Winkle Giulioni

“I quit!”. These words strike fear in the hearts of managers everywhere. Resignations represent one of the most emotional, stressful and challenging situations leaders face. They undermine co nfidence in ourselves, our leadership and our organizations. They threaten the status quo. And they have the potential to compromise team dynamics and business results.

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Three Things to Look for in Your Decision Support Tool

Employee Communications Council

Decision Support Tools (DSTs) have become in vogue over the years because they break down a process that always causes stress and confusion for workers into a few short, easy questions and options. Many large and mid-size organizations are turning to DSTs to help their employees sign up for health insurance. When it’s time to help your employees make that decision, how do you know which DST to invest in?

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How to draw up your career growth plan

TheHRBlog

The career growth plan creates a spirit of accountability by documenting your responsibility in making the future happen. You can take these steps to develop your career growth plan. Continue reading How to draw up your career growth plan at Human Resources Blog | Top HR Blog.

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