Wed.Mar 18, 2020

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Recognizing Your Changing Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Engage2Excel

It looks like COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus, will be with us for the next few months. Many companies have rolled out mandatory work from home policies in response to the World Health Organization announcement of the pandemic. This has created a new way of working for many employees that are normally accustomed to corporate office life.

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Inclusion is the X-factor for agility and innovation

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

Given the rising importance of diversity and inclusion, many organizations are building internal D&I initiatives and teams to track diversity metrics and apply best practices for inclusion. While D&I numbers are improving across the nation, many feel that the rate of growth in hiring (and retaining) diverse workers is too slow. In tandem, data shows that women and minorities are still underrepresented on boards and senior leadership teams and many employees feel underrepresented or under

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Employer’s Guide to Covid-19:Top 5 Strategies for Keeping Your Team, and Business, Successful

Dynamic Team Solutions

Business owners and leaders, there is no doubt that these are challenging times. COVID-19 has required you to change business practices overnight. Teams that normally buzz with momentum are now separated, and you must hope are still able to work effectively to get things done. Technology that was once optional for getting things done is now essential, whether your employees feel ready or not.

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4 Things Not to Overlook Amidst COVID-19 (i4cp login required)

i4cp

I was on a call last week with a group of chief HR officers, nearly 80% of whom indicated that they were spending at least six hours each day addressing issues related to COVID-19. With economic indicators pointing in the direction of a significant global recession in the next few months, workforce issues (e.g., layoffs, staffing, etc.) will surely multiply in an accelerated fashion.

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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To Our Customers: We’re Here for You

Visier

The past few weeks changed how we think about our business and life. We’ve worked with customers at a rapid pace for emergency employee response, mobilization, and communications to ensure employee health and safety. These are troubling times and I have been inspired by hearing how you (our customers) are using Visier to help safeguard your employees and businesses.

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Coronavirus: the role of the unexpected remote manager

HR Zone

Managers Tips for the unexpected remote manager.

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COVID-19: Workable CEO Nikos Moraitakis’ message to employees

Workable

Folks, I hope everyone’s healthy and you’ve had the chance to adjust to new schedules and habits. Years from now, entire books will be written about the next few weeks. So, if it all feels very strange, that’s because it is. Let’s keep our spirits up, be helpful to each other, stay in touch with friends (remotely) and preserve our optimism about the future.

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Practising mindfulness through times of uncertainty

HR Zone

People Mindfulness through times of uncertainty.

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COVID-19: Workable CEO Nikos Moraitakis’ message to employees

Workable

Folks, I hope everyone’s healthy and you’ve had the chance to adjust to new schedules and habits. Years from now, entire books will be written about the next few weeks. So, if it all feels very strange, that’s because it is. Let’s keep our spirits up, be helpful to each other, stay in touch with friends (remotely) and preserve our optimism about the future.

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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4 Ways for Employers to Help Ease the Sudden Shift to Remote Work Because of COVID-19

Fond

Across the world, every workforce is experiencing the ramifications of COVID-19. While some employees face the reality of having their regular sources of income ripped out from under them, others are struggling to adjust to suddenly transitioning to isolated remote work. In the face of these unprecedented challenges, employers need to be thoughtful and intentional about supporting individuals experiencing the full spectrum of COVID-19’s impact.

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is this the wrong time to apply for jobs?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I recently saw a job posting that looks like a great next step in my career, but I’m unsure if this is the right time to apply for and maybe even start new jobs. Things are so uncertain and, well, I am feeling like leaving my current job would be risky until things settle down. What do you think? What was it like switching jobs in 2008/2009?

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Optimizing the Onboarding Process for a Remote Workforce in a Post-Pandemic World

Cisive

The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created an unprecedented situation impacting nearly every industry, and the world we live in today is very different from what it was just a few months ago. Not only has the workplace changed rapidly overnight, but this viral event has affected nearly every facet of life. While organizations have already been managing teams working in different offices and locations, working from home has now become a reality for many businesses.

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A Third of Workers Don’t Trust Their HR Department

WorkHuman

Workhuman data from the State of Humanity at Work report shared in article about the lack of trust employees have in their HR departments. Click to read more on WorldatWork. .

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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employers can’t expect business as usual right now

Ask a Manager

The coronavirus has turned millions of office workers into remote employees overnight. Companies are sending workers home with laptops and a prayer that business will be able to continue as usual, but things can’t be business as usual. Employers will need to adjust their expectations of how much can truly get done in these circumstances. I wrote a piece for Slate about how companies need to allow maximum flexibility right now.

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COVID-19 Workplace Impact and Employer FAQs: General HR

ADP

Q: What should employers do if employees inform them they have COVID-19? Should employers tell co-workers? A: Employers need to balance the obligation.

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An HR Guide to Working Remotely in Unusual Circumstances #Coronavirus

SHRM

Human Resource executives are being asked to take the lead in facilitating the transition of significant portions of their workforce to a virtual environment. Currently, working from home has become a reality for a wide swath of employees and in many organizations literally overnight with no warning or time to train your managers or staff. So where do you start?

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How to Complete I-9 Verification During the Coronavirus Pandemic

SHRM Resources

?March 20 update: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will defer the physical presence requirements associated with reviewing Form I-9 documents for employers and workplaces operating completely remotely.The information in this article is still relevant for organizations with partially remote workforces or those with completely remote workforces that wish to proceed with the standard Form I-9 employment verification process using third-party r.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Coronavirus: Support Center For SMB Leaders

Paycor

Pandemic Planning. Employee Safety. Financing and Tax Relief. Working From Home. Paycor's Commitment to You. Paycor will continue to publish expert advice for SMB leaders navigating the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please bookmark this page as we'll update it with new information frequently. Paycor Webinars. Get the latest expert advice and news on the coronavirus public health emergency.

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USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Visas

SHRM Resources

?March 20 Update: All premium processing has been suspended pending further notice.U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is postponing its premium processing service for fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap-subject visas until the end of May.We've rounded up resources and articles from SHRM Online and other trusted outlets on the news.Two-Phased ReturnAs the agency has done in the past, premium processing—which allows employers to pay extra to have their visa petitions decide.

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The dos and don’ts of working from home

cipHR

If you’re not used to working away from the office, it can be tricky to make the switch. Our top 10 dos and don’ts will help you adjust. Whether you’re working at home to cut down on your commuting time (and vehicle emissions), create more capacity to care for friends or relatives, or because of social distancing restrictions related to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), it’s an indisputable fact that a greater proportion of the workforce is working from home than ever.

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How you can save twice on a new 401(k)

Guideline

The SECURE Act was a major piece of retirement legislation with many different provisions. We’ve already looked at its major provisions , but wanted to highlight the two tax credits that can help small business owners right away: the enhanced Retirement Plans Startup Costs Credit & the new Small Employer Automatic Enrollment Credit. When combined, these tax credits can add up to a maximum of $5,500 per year for three years— up to $16,500 in total!

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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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we have to send 3 updates a day while working from home, coworker FaceTimes with her daughter all the time, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. We have to send three updates a day while working from home. Like so many others, I am now working from home until further notice. Work from home was previously heavily discouraged and typically only allowed during snow days. On top of this, we have a new executive director that started one week ago.

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How to Channel Your Energy in Challenging Times

Thrive Global

The world is rapidly changing before our eyes, bringing along with it many unknowns and uncertainties. In the shuffle of all the social distancing and isolating, rationing and disinfecting and a chaotic news cycle, it’s easy to get caught up in fear and panic. But what if this wasn’t just a global crisis — what if it’s also an opportunity? An opportunity to recognize how intimately intertwined we all are as humans.

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Right Now Won't Last Forever

Dave's Weekly Thought

We are concluding day 3 of mandated social distancing here in Northern California but it seems like it's been 3 months. Its been made apparent that this new style of existence may last for 3 months. thus feeling as though we've been in the bunker for 90 years (don't check my math on that). Our staff in the incubator exists of a sixth grader and an eight grader (adapting to virtual learning ), my wife , my dog , my mother-in-law and I. so if you are alone and feeling lonely in this time, you migh

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Pro Tips: How to Prepare Business Success and Failure?

Take It Personel-ly

While building an empire and being your own boss may seem like a glamorous path to take, the truth of the matter is that the road to becoming a successful entrepreneur is definitely not a walk in the park. In fact, according to Fundera, merely 30% of small businesses make it past the 10-year mark. […].

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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 Stay Connected With Your Colleagues While Working From Home

Zenefits

As the coronavirus continues to spread, companies are feeling the pressure to work from home in order to stay safe. For those who work virtually as a regular practice, this disruption may only be minor. However, many small businesses are not as prepared or experienced when it comes to working from home. In fact, only 29% of Americans are set up in a way that allows them to work from home.

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How to manage remote employees

BerniePortal

Best practices for managing remote employees. As the HR tech industry continues to boom, so does the opportunity for employees to telecommute. In fact, 4.3 million employees (3.2% of the workforce) now work from home at least half the time. This trend adds new complexities to management—how are you supposed to manage employees who aren't physically in the office?

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A Note From WorkStride on COVID-19 to Our Customers, Partners, and Friends

Workstride

First and foremost, we hope this post finds you and your family safe and well. There is much going on across the globe and with that comes a lot of uncertainty, but we at WorkStride want you to know that one thing is certain for us… we are here to support you and your programs to ensure continued success. Our employees, our partners, our community and you, our customers, remain of the utmost importance to us.