Thu.May 31, 2018

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Give the Gift of Compassion to Yourself and Others

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library Are you your own worst critic? Do you beat yourself up over perceived flaws, setbacks, and inadequacies? Harsh self-criticism can sabotage us, making us feel isolated, unhappy, and even more stressed. A healthier response is to treat yourself with compassion—that is, extend the same kindness and sympathy toward yourself as you would a family member or good friend.

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Opioid Crisis: Keeping the Workplace Drug-Free and ADA Compliant

HR Daily Advisor

The opioid epidemic is affecting workplaces across the country. Because opioids can be lawfully prescribed (but are increasingly abused), employers must tread carefully when taking adverse action against opioid users to avoid running afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Recovery-friendly” workplaces may provide an alternative solution to help combat the crisis, but that approach should be considered with caution.

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Making Wisdom Go Viral: Q+A with YouTube Sensation Jay Shetty

Cornerstone On Demand

In an era where viral videos are often seen as a benchmark for success, Jay Shetty is, by all accounts, very successful. The 30 year old host and content creator has garnered over 1 billion views on YouTube since he launched his channel in 2016. His topic of choice? Wisdom. "Wisdom is realized or practically applied knowledge," Shetty explains. "Wisdom is the ability to navigate life.

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Give the Gift of Compassion to Yourself and Others

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library Are you your own worst critic? Do you beat yourself up over perceived flaws, setbacks, and inadequacies? Harsh self-criticism can sabotage us, making us feel isolated, unhappy, and even more stressed. A healthier response is to treat yourself with compassion—that is, extend the same kindness and sympathy toward yourself as you would a family member or good friend.

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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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Will the NLRB Finally Settle Joint Employment Concerns?

COATS Staffing Software

Over the last several years, several high-profile cases, most notably Browning-Ferris and Hy-Brand have come for a ruling before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Josh Eidelson of Bloomberg writes that the crux of both these cases is whether or not employees have the right to pursue a claim against or collectively bargain with corporations that do not sign their paychecks (such as is the case with temporary and contract employees).

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Will the NLRB Finally Settle Joint Employment Concerns?

COATS Staffing Software

Over the last several years, several high-profile cases, most notably Browning-Ferris and Hy-Brand have come for a ruling before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Josh Eidelson of Bloomberg writes that the crux of both these cases is whether or not employees have the right to pursue a claim against or collectively bargain with corporations that do not sign their paychecks (such as is the case with temporary and contract employees).

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How HR Professionals Can Drive Innovation at their Organization

UrbanBound HR

UrbanBound CEO, Michael Krasman , spoke on a panel at the Chicago SHRM chapter about what innovative HR means in the 21st century. Michael, along with other HR thought leaders on the panel, discussed the ways in which HR has changed over the years. HR, once thought to be a purely administrative function, is now considered essential for long-term business goals as it relates to hiring, employee productivity and retention.

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Will the NLRB Finally Settle Joint Employment Concerns?

COATS Staffing Software

Over the last several years, several high-profile cases, most notably Browning-Ferris and Hy-Brand have come for a ruling before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Josh Eidelson of Bloomberg writes that the crux of both these cases is whether or not employees have the right to pursue a claim against or collectively bargain with corporations that do not sign their paychecks (such as is the case with temporary and contract employees).

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Corporate Universities – Three Types of Training to Include

EDSI

Corporate universities help bring structure to internal training efforts. They also assist in the effort of aligning the training arm of companies with the organizations’ strategy and vision. There are many different types of training which can be used as part of a corporate university.

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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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Will the NLRB Finally Settle Joint Employment Concerns?

COATS Staffing Software

Over the last several years, several high-profile cases, most notably Browning-Ferris and Hy-Brand have come for a ruling before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Josh Eidelson of Bloomberg writes that the crux of both these cases is whether or not employees have the right to pursue a claim against or collectively bargain with corporations that do not sign their paychecks (such as is the case with temporary and contract employees).

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Give the Gift of Compassion to Yourself and Others

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library Are you your own worst critic? Do you beat yourself up over perceived flaws, setbacks, and inadequacies? Harsh self-criticism can sabotage us, making us feel isolated, unhappy, and even more stressed. A healthier response is to treat yourself with compassion—that is, extend the same kindness and sympathy toward yourself as you would a family member or good friend.

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5 Ways HR Software Can Help Reduce Your Turnover Rates

Hppy

Employee turnover rates are a huge issue for businesses today. Replacing talent is hard, not to mention the time and money it takes to find the right candidate, train him, and wait for him to settle into the workplace. But while most organizations understand that keeping your employees is an integral part of success, figuring out how to reduce turnover rates is another story.

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Gary Hamel on Workplace Bureaucracy

TalentCulture

The opening keynote speaker at UNLEASH America was Gary Hamel, one of the world’s most influential business thinkers. He is […]. The post Gary Hamel on Workplace Bureaucracy appeared first on TalentCulture.

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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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Migraines: five ways to tackle the workplace productivity killer

HR Zone

People. Five ways to support employees with migraines.

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Is Hiring for Culture Fit or Culture Add Better?

Bonfyre

If the war for talent has illuminated anything, it’s that you just can’t hire someone on the basis of skills alone. Hiring for culture fit must be part of the equation. Many employers today are still holding out for candidates who have the perfect skills and experience ( despite how hard it is to find them ) because they’re in search of peace of mind.

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5 simple solutions to the biggest payroll challenges

Sage HRMS

Is your payroll process complicated? Does one task seem to take hours, even a whole workday? Do you find yourself putting off other important business needs to focus your attention on your payroll details? If this sounds familiar, it’s not surprising. Our research shows 15% of small businesses across the globe are prioritizing efficiency in […].

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4 Ways to Determine If a Candidate Has Ambition.

The HR Capitalist

“I’m tough, ambitious and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a b h, okay.” . — Madonna. Ambition. As much as many of us are uncomfortable saying publicly that it’s a value/feeling/potential factor we want in our organization, ambition is needed in your company to get great results. You know your high-ambition employees. They are the ones that often do great things and occasionally put tire tracks across the back of some teammates in the process.

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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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Closing the gender pay gap: what HR is doing wrong

HR Zone

Culture. Promoting diversity at work.

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5 Ways to Make It Safe for Others to Speak Up

TLNT: The Business of HR

The reality of hierarchical social systems is that people hold deeply ingrained, taken-for-granted beliefs that it’s dangerous to speak up or disagree with those in power… It’s up to leaders to foster the climate of psychological safety required to overcome that reluctance.

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Replacement Planning: 3 Steps to Develop Your Organization’s Strategy

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from my new book, “ The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent “ (SHRM, 2018) SHRM members can order a discounted copy at the SHRMStore. Enjoy!). If there’s one activity that has more of an impact than succession planning, it’s replacement planning.

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my boss uses a human skeleton as office decor, declining an awards dinner, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss is using a human skeleton as office decor. I work in the administrative offices of a government research program. We moved into a new building recently, and I was started to discover that our director has brought in a real human skeleton to hang in his personal office. His grandfather was a doctor and apparently it is some sort of family medical curiosity that was passed down to him.

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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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HR FAQ: What to Wear to a Job Interview

BambooHR

What do I wear to a job interview? Even if your candidates aren’t asking you this question directly, you can be sure that they’re asking themselves. Helping your applicants know what to wear to an interview is a great way to show them that your organization respects their time and their interest in joining you. […].

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10 Tips to Help When Working from Home

Take It Personel-ly

Working from home seems like a blessing. You’re in a comfortable space, you get to eat whenever you want, and your hours are more flexible. The downside of working from home is that it’s easier to get distracted, which means that your productivity levels can be lower. There are a few, small things that you […].

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Diversity at work: the business case for an inclusive culture

HR Zone

Culture. Why inclusion is critical for success.

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Life Explained: A 3-Legged Stool

In Full Bloom HR

I’ve never understood people who take full credit for their accomplishments, as though getting top grades, running the fastest mile, being the most productive developer on the team, exceeding sales targets or alphabetizing by author and within genre your thousands of physical, wonderful to hold, books was a solo performance. And I’ll admit to cringing when the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” gang, the “we don’t need any help from government” gang,

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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That moment when your company needs an employee performance management system

Lattice

There’s always a moment when you realize your company’s employee performance management needs to change. It’s Monday morning, and you’ve got that feeling again: you’re dreading going into work. Your workplace is just stuck in a cycle of miscommunication—and breaking out of that cycle may be harder than you think. One way to break that cycle and create a culture of communication in your workplace is to use an employee performance management software.

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Reconstructed Travel Logs Inadequate for Documenting Mileage

HR Daily Advisor

In a recent case, Velez v. Comm’r , the U.S. Tax Court ruled that travel logs that were re-constructed years after the fact were not adequate to substantiate business-related miles as required by Section 274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Although the case involves the business expenses of a sole proprietor, it should be noted that the same rules also apply to vehicle benefits provided by an employer.

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Come Journey With Us Through the Career of a 21st Century Worker

TLNT: The Business of HR

Note: This article is part of an occasional series dedicated to exploring the contribution of human capital assets (people!) to the valuation of a business. Welcome to The New ROI: Return on Individuals. .