Fri.Sep 16, 2022

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What is a Human Resources Management System (HRMS)?

ClearCompany HRM

Is your HR department taking advantage of a human resources management system (HRMS)? Even if they are, this acronym may not be familiar. An HRMS is a technology tool for managing your workforce and all the moving parts that go along with it, like benefits, payroll, performance, engagement, and more. HRMS may not be in your daily vocabulary, but it’s essential to know the ins and outs of all types of HR technology.

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Staffing Tips for Seasonal Hiring this Fall

Accurate Background

It’s that time again. If your business ramps up during the fall and winter seasons, then today is the day to start planning your seasonal hiring strategy. But, as you’re well aware, padding your workforce with temporary employees during your busiest time, while completely necessary, is also full of potential pitfalls. But here’s the truth: Your busiest season is the optimal time for you to put your best foot forward to serve your customers. .

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How to Motivate Hourly Employees

Fond

Hourly employees make up the majority of the US workforce. Yet it seems that most companies are neglecting them. A Gallup survey of job satisfaction found that hourly workers were unhappier than their salaried co-workers about just about everything, from their benefits to their pay to their job security. . This isn’t just unfair, it’s short-sighted.

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How to Provide Training That Employees Will Enjoy — and Remember

Hppy

Companies that invest in their people are the ones that manage to overcome tough times and attract the best talent. And employee training is one of the best forms of investing in your staff’s future and professional development. And yet, more than half of the people who participate in training offered by their companies are not too thrilled about it.

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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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DecisionWise Digest September 16, 2022

DecisionWise

Tidbits. Sacrifice is worth it, but only when you fully understand what you are giving up and the why behind the sacrifice. It is always better to win the war than merely a few battles intermixed amidst the frenzy. . For too long we have defined success by extreme hours and burnout instead of by accomplishment. . Clear is such a clear thinker (pun intended).

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Ask the Evil HR Lady: How do I get reluctant workers back to office?

Workable

Q: Prior to the pandemic, everyone worked in the office. Of course, just about everyone worked from home. Six months ago, the company owner asked everyone to return to the office. Only about half of the people did. What do I do about the other half? We have 120 employees in two states, and I’m the HR manager. Can I require them to return to the office?

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Are you creating a culture of employee resilience?

HR Zone

Culture The secret to building employee resilience.

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what gifts should we give employees when nothing has universal appeal?

Ask a Manager

This post, what gifts should we give employees when nothing has universal appeal? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s the Thursday “ask the readers” question. A reader writes: One of my responsibilities is overseeing the year-end employee gifts — planning, choosing, ordering, delivering, etc. It’s a lot and I’ve struggled to find the best way to go about it.

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Employee terminations 101: What to say and do when it happens

Insperity

When it comes to an employee termination, the steps leading up to the actual conversation might be the easier part. If you have a progressive discipline policy in place and you’ve followed all the appropriate steps leading up a termination , your move really shouldn’t come as a surprise to the employee. Even if they might be expecting it, how do you handle the actual conversation during which you deliver the unfortunate news?

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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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The role of HR in DBS checks – What management needs to know

Hppy

DBS checks play a crucial part in the task of vetting potential employees during the recruitment process. Not only can they help businesses protect themselves from internal threats and potentially significant reputational damage, but they’re also a legal requirement in a wide variety of industries. . As a result, it’s important that HR professionals understand the ins and outs of DBS checks , to ensure both legal compliance and the protection of their company. .

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10 Best Cities for Gen Z in 2022—and Job Opportunities in Each!

The Muse

A recent study ranked the top cities for Gen Z to live and work, based on factors including cost of living, unemployment rate, entertainment, parks, and internet speed.

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Blogging for Recruiters: Tips to Find New Candidates

Hppy

Finding a co-worker might be a challenging task even in a big city where lots of different professionals are present in the job market. That is why HR managers would be glad to come across a new recruiting tool to get to know new candidates for the required vacancy. Recruiter blogs could be a great solution for HR managers in finding new employees. By reading this article you will learn more about blog recruiting secrets that will help you to find the best candidates.

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Candidate Experience Review Report Released: The 100 Best Companies To Work For

TalentCulture

Talent Board, a non-profit organization focused on the elevation and promotion of a quality candidate experience through its annual recruiting and hiring industry benchmark research, today released a new research report that reviewed the candidate experiences of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For. The post Candidate Experience Review Report Released: The 100 Best Companies To Work For appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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6 Ways to Foster Belonging in the Workplace

Ongig

Safety and the sense of belonging rank high on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. And for many people belonging means creating a sense of social connection with others at work. Studies show that an average person spends 1/3 of their lifetime (around 90,000 hours) at work. So to help your keep employees (and attract new ones), here are 6 ways to foster belonging at work.

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6 Effective Tips & Resources to Help HR Prepare for a Recession

Bonusly

Recessions are unpredictable—it’s hard for anyone, even economists, to say with certainty when one is on the way. But one predictable thing is that when they do arrive, they can be devastating for employers and employees alike. HR professionals are in a unique position to help businesses create recession strategies that support everyone through tough times.

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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. “I spent the past 8.5 years in an interesting but emotionally draining management role, with 6 of those years based overseas. In January 2020, we moved to my husband’s home state for him to take a fantastic new job; I was offered a short-term remote contract by my overseas employer, and I thought I’d do it for a few months while job hunting.

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September 16th Compliance Updates

Proliant

APA's Leadership Conference Notes Impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act for Internal Controls. During day one of the annual American Payroll Association's (APA) Payroll Leader's Conference (PLC) in Philadelphia, the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) for internal controls was discussed.

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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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Building Brand Awareness In A New Market? Follow These 14 Tips

Forbes Coaches Council

Whether you’re opening up shop in a new city, diversifying your offerings or creating a new mission and core values for your company, expanding brand awareness and growing your business in a new market can be challenging.

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Drug Testing in the Age of Legalized Medical and Recreational Marijuana

HR Counselor's Corner

Drug Testing in the Age of Legalized Medical and Recreational Marijuana. By the HR Team at East Coast Risk Management. These days, when your applicant or employee tests positive for marijuana, your next step is not nearly as clear as it used to be. In fact, it may come as no surprise to you that the most common question we get now that more and more states are legalizing marijuana is, “How do we handle positive results for marijuana?

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How Senior Leaders Can Approach Tough Talks With Poor-Performing Managers

Forbes Coaches Council

When a leader hires or promote someone into a management position, it’s key for them to actively gather and listen to feedback from the new manager’s direct reports, peers and other co-workers.

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How to Respond Empathetically to Social Crisis in the Workplace

Namely

From the crisis in Ukraine to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, e mployers like Snapchat and Netflix (as well as Culture Amp & Namely) have taken a public stance to support their workforce during these uncertain times. Namely CEO, Larry Dunivan, joined Culture Amp’s Head of Regional Director of People Science, Hannah Wilken, earlier this month to share tips on how to respond appropriately and quickly to employees' concerns in times of crisis.

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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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Instead Of Aiming For Work-Life Balance, Try Work-Life Imbalance

Forbes Coaches Council

Forget work-life balance. Expecting it creates the teetering and angst we experience when we try to please everyone. Instead, aim for something different, more attainable and ultimately more fulfilling.

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Creating an Unlimited PTO Policy

Patriot Software

Offering paid time off (PTO) is a benefit many small business owners extend to employees. Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not typically require PTO, many business owners provide paid vacation and personal days. And, some employers may even offer unlimited PTO policies. Have you considered creating an unlimited PTO policy for your […] READ MORE.

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Compliance Update

Proliant

Increase to State of Florida’s Minimum Wage. Florida residents who currently earn minimum wage will receive another wage boost amidst heavy inflation in the U.S.

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5 Keys To A Successful Employee Recognition Program

Engagedly

Employee retention is very important for every organization and an employee recognition program is the key tool to retaining employees. An employee recognition program allows employees to appreciate each other for their contributions to the organization. It improves employee engagement, reduces turnover, and boosts morale. But most employers, even if they know the importance of employee recognition programs at the workplace, cannot get employee recognition done right.

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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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Doffing and Donning Definition

Patriot Software

Employers might require employees to wear uniforms or protective gear depending on the type of business and work environment. To follow federal and state laws, employers must know the regulations of employees putting on and taking off work-related gear and clothing, otherwise known as donning and doffing. Learn more about what is donning and doffing, […] READ MORE.

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dealing with a problematic member of a board games group

Ask a Manager

This post, dealing with a problematic member of a board games group , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Here’s an example of how clear, direct communication can solve problems in all areas of life, not just work. A reader writes: I wanted to write and say thank you. I am part of a local board games group, and started to run the group a while ago.

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Planning for the Worst: Disaster Recovery Payroll

Patriot Software

As a small business owner, you have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. One of the worst things that can happen to your small business is a natural disaster. You may be required to pay employees even if they aren’t working during or after a disaster. Learn more about disaster recovery […] READ MORE.

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