Mon.Nov 15, 2021

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What if you allowed anyone in your company to hire?

The Tim Sackett Project

Let me walk you through a scenario and you tell me what I’m missing. We all have hiring needs right now. Almost all of us are struggling to fill those needs. We love employee referrals! We also have great employees, doing great work who work with us, that we trust. What would happen if we went to our employees and said, “Hey, we love you and trust you, so we are going to allow you to hire one person.

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my coworker takes too many smoke breaks, applying for a job when you can’t afford their products, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, my coworker takes too many smoke breaks, applying for a job when you can’t afford their products, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworker takes too many smoke breaks. I work in a small office of about 15 people. I’ve become friendly with a woman (Jill) who works in a different department than I do.

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Bersin: Why org health matters in our ‘partially open’ economy

HRExecutive

The pandemic’s continuing effects have left us with an economy that is “partially open,” ever-changing policies for vaccines and masking, and employees fatigued from remote and hybrid work, as well as staffing shortages, irate customers and caregiving worries. So, it’s no surprise that research finds almost half of people are still feeling high levels of stress.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate: What You Need to Know

Sterling Check

On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the widely anticipated mandate requiring Covid-19 vaccines and testing for large US employers. The regulation is an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), is 154 pages long, and can be found in its entirety in the Federal Register. It targets employers with 100 or more employees.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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my VP of HR says my service dog is too small

Ask a Manager

This post, my VP of HR says my service dog is too small , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work for a small-ish company (80) people. I have epilepsy and I have a seizure alert dog. She can detect when I am about to have a seizure, which helps me get somewhere safe (she’s alerted when I’m on the stairs so I know to sit down immediately, or if I’m walking along a busy road I can move off to the side).

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Embrace eSignature Technology for the Retail

SutiHR

Today, electronic signature solutions are being used across many industries/sectors. However, the adaptation rate within the retail industry has been slow when compared to others. Maybe, this is because it seems less apparent to retailers how they will benefit from using this type of solution. Another aspect maybe the fact that the attention lies somewhere else for retailers, like customer service.

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our polyamorous employee wants to bring their 3 partners to the holiday party

Ask a Manager

This post, our polyamorous employee wants to bring their 3 partners to the holiday party , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I have an employee who threw me a curveball after receiving their RSVP to our office’s holiday party with the option to include a +1. They are polyamorous and wanted to invite all three of their partners (with whom they share a home), so they reached out to HR and asked if they could do so.

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Could You Be Elon Musk’s HR Leader?

TLNT: The Business of HR

On episode 88 of The HR Famous Podcast , long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett , Jessica Lee , and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Elon Musk as a maverick leader (his move of HQ location without discussing with leadership team, firing of longtime assistant, etc) and whether they could work for him as his SVP of HR. Drinking at Michigan State tailgates is also discussed.

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How to Get Off on the Right Foot When Starting a New Job

45 Things

If you've just gotten a new job, congratulations! A lot of people are starting new positions, and that's something to celebrate. But before you think you've got it made, remember that your "interview" process continues after you begin the job. While you may not sit across from a hiring manager and answer questions, you will still be under scrutiny in your first weeks and months in a new position.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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HR Should Consider Mediation to Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace

HR Digest

Resolving conflicts can be done in numerous ways. However, mediation is one of the best ways to come to the best resolution. With mediation, both parties get the needed answers that solve some questions that were problematic. That is why mediation is the best option for organizations and employees to resolve the troubles. . Here, we explain more about the mediation process and its significance in the overall conflict resolution. .

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Employee Education: How to Avoid the ‘Forgetting Curve’

TalentCulture

You’ve spent the day at a leadership conference learning all sorts of great things: how to coach your team, how to build engagement, how to run effective meetings, how to […]. The post Employee Education: How to Avoid the ‘Forgetting Curve’ appeared first on TalentCulture.

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The Growing Importance of Employee Wellbeing at Work

HR Digest

Historically, companies have struggled to champion employee wellbeing at work. It took center stage last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Research tells us that a change is coming. Employee wellbeing is slowly emerging as one of the top 10 global human capital trends as we shift towards an expansive future of work. Each year, millions of workers around the world are affected by mental health illnesses.

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14 Effective Strategies To Cut The Costs Of Customer Acquisition

Forbes Coaches Council

While it's important to have loyal, repeat customers, it can be difficult to find them without spending a large part of your budget—and when you’re first starting out, doing this could break your bottom line.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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7 Extraordinary Approaches to Performance Management

6Q

There is no business organisation that wants to grow bigger and better. Even if you ask the CEOs of the world’s leading companies, they will tell you that there are always new horizons to be touched. The sky’s the limit after all! Having said that, the fundamentals of performance management is among the most salient management prerequisites for every business.

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6 Best Practices for Implementing a Continuous Monitoring Program

Precheck

6 Best Practices for Implementing a Continuous Monitoring Program Nov. 16, 2021. Shannon Shoemaker Vice President, Solutions, Marketing and Partnerships. For Cisive's most recent benchmark report, Cisive Insights: Talent Screening Trends 2021 , Cisive surveyed more than 1,500 human resources, talent acquisition, compliance, and recruitment professionals worldwide to get a big picture view of the talent screening landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Confronting the Pay Equity Gap: Identifying and Resolving Issues of Unequal Pay

Decusoft

Employee pay is one of the largest expenses on an organization’s income statement. It fuels productivity, efficiency and financial performance even while it helps attract and retain a diverse workforce. But when there’s a bias or even discrimination in compensation practices, there’s a disruption of the talent pool that can lead to disengagement, lower productivity and financial losses.

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How to Measure Company Culture: A Quick Guide

Analytics in HR

Company culture, or organizational culture, is intangible yet very impactful on organizational performance. Culture refers to the consistent organizational behaviors (norms) of employees and leaders. Organizational culture often mirrors the organization’s core values but is a direct reflection of the organization’s leadership. Some of those intangible behaviors are how are decisions made – top-down or bottom-up; employees’ confidence (or not) expressing their opinions; or a col

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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FSA eligible expenses — what purchases count?

Business Management Daily

Open enrollment is underway for many companies right now and one benefits offering that may be on the menu this year is an FSA. Employers are constantly looking for ways to remain competitive in their benefits offerings, and an FSA is a great add-on to your benefits package. Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses.

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Terryberry’s Annual Employee Recognition Calendar has Arrived!

Terryberry

Have you heard of National Boss’ Day? Maybe National Nurses Week? Or National High Five Day? There are recognition opportunities around every corner. With so much opportunity, we understand that putting together a recognition plan can feel overwhelming. That’s why Terryberry has done the hard work so that you don’t have to do it. We are pleased to announce this year’s version of Terryberry’s Annual Recognition Calendar!

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Tracking COVID-19 Vaccinations and Health Tests in Vista

Personnel Data Systems

As we emerge from quarantine and begin adjusting to our “new normal,” employers have an important role to play. The post-lockdown world is full of new reporting requirements—from screening employees for symptoms of infection to setting return-to-work policy to tracking vaccination statuses and testing. While this may seem like an overwhelming amount of data to collect and analyze, Vista makes it easy with a variety of new and existing tools, such as health tests and a vaccination tracker.

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How to Measure Candidate Experience

Namely

You can tell a lot about an organization based on how they treat potential employees. Not only do these choices impact the candidate experience, but they also shape the company’s reputation in the job market and overall brand perception.

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Are There Gaps in Your HR Policies?

Putting the right HR policies in place can help your organization grow smoothly and help your company culture thrive. Use this essential HR checklist to cover the basics and make sure there aren’t any gaps in your HR functions.

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Skills vs Competencies…are they the same?

Ongig

Skills vs competencies…what’s the difference? Are they the same? Which should you use in your job postings? In this blog, we’ll dig in for answers. Skills vs Competencies. Skills refer to an employee’s learned activities (through training or experience) related to a role. Competencies are skills (combined with abilities and knowledge) that help an employee succeed at job functions.

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Top 5 reasons to check your payslip

cipHR

Research by CIPHR reveals that nearly a quarter (22%) of UK workers don’t regularly check their payslips. Despite their importance for keeping track of our pay, as many as one in twelve people (8%) admit that they rarely (or never) look at them. So, why should we? And, what details do we need to check when we do? CIPHR asked payroll expert Jon Lee for some pointers.

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6 Best Practices for Implementing a Continuous Monitoring Program

Precheck

6 Best Practices for Implementing a Continuous Monitoring Program Nov. 16, 2021. Shannon Shoemaker Vice President, Solutions, Marketing and Partnerships. For Cisive's most recent benchmark report, Cisive Insights: Talent Screening Trends 2021 , Cisive surveyed more than 1,500 human resources, talent acquisition, compliance, and recruitment professionals worldwide to get a big picture view of the talent screening landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What we need for next level DEI with LaTonya Wilkins

Jostle

Remember the black squares on Instagram showing support of Black Lives Matter? What action took hold after companies proclaimed to care about DEI in the workplace? Even though awareness has likely increased, meaningful change is in short supply.

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Just landed: Ultimate Guide to I-9 Compliance

If you’re seeking guidance in the complicated world of I-9, you’re in the right place! As a pioneer in virtual onboarding tech, WorkBright has been simplifying the I-9 process since 2014 when they launched Smart I-9, a digital form built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Ten years later, they’ve heard just about every I-9 question imaginable, so their team of experts has developed this comprehensive FAQ to distill years of experience into a practical and accessible guide to all things I-9.

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Labor Shortage Prompts Retirees’ Return to Workforce

HRWatchdog

California’s labor shortage is immense. A recent column in CalMatters noted that while the state has one of the highest unemployment rates, employers also “have hundreds of thousands of jobs going unfilled, from teachers, carpenters and auto mechanics to farm workers and even hamburger flippers,” Dan Walters wrote. And employers are looking to fill that labor gap by asking retirees to return to work.

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Adopting A Twin-Pillar Approach To Employee Onboarding

Forbes Coaches Council

The two pillars — strategic planning and tactical planning — serve as the foundation on which business leaders operate to develop/implement companywide programs/processes that have an impact on the success equation for the business.

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Discovering Adaptive’s Story with Shay Miller, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition at Adaptive Biotechnologies

exaqueo

Meet Shay Miller, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition at Adaptive Biotechnologies. Recently, we took some time to reflect on Shay’s experience working with exaqueo, building and launching the Adaptive Biotechnologies employer brand, “Discover Your Story.