Fri.Sep 04, 2020

article thumbnail

6 Things You Must do When Hiring Sales Staff

Hppy

Making the best hiring decisions is important for several reasons. Key among them is that for you to remain at par with your competition, you must hire as well, if not better than they do. Hiring for sales positions is sensitive because these are the people that will bring in paying clients. As a matter of fact, the quality of your sales staff will have a direct impact on your revenues, and ultimately, your bottom-line.

article thumbnail

ACA to Aid Millions in Obtaining Healthcare, KFF Report Finds

ACA Times

2 minute read: The data is in: at least 27 million Americans have lost employer-sponsored health coverage as a result of COVID-19. The Kaiser Family Foundation issued a report in late May identifying 27 million Americans as having lost their employer-sponsored healthcare. Individuals that have lost their coverage will have a number of options for obtaining new coverage, including Medicaid , the ACA Marketplace (state or federal health exchange,) employer-sponsored insurance through a dependent,

Report 246
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

“Why it’s important to connect.” With Charlie Katz & Shannon Gabor

Thrive Global

During the first 3 to 5 weeks of this incredibly difficult, an uphill moment of my business as an owner, I knew quickly that I needed to identify one to two people on my staff that I knew I could bring under the fold to support me in making clear, informed and quick decisions to protect the health of the business for the future. I had the pleasure of interviewing Shannon Gabor the entrepreneurial spirit behind female owned and operated, Clever Creative.

article thumbnail

Building Shift Schedules: 5 Tips to Get Started  

Achievers

Modern companies, business owners, and individuals are in the middle of a huge change when it comes to work management. More and more workers on a global scale are working remotely and those who are working onsite are asking for more flexibility. As a result, many companies are changing their work customs to adapt their operations to new working trends, including how they approach shift schedules.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

“Build close relationships” With Len Giancola, Sarabeth Perry and Phway Su Aye

Thrive Global

Another key aspect, too, is the sheer challenge of marketing in this space. With the regulatory climate still uncertain, and traditional platforms yet to lay firm rules, it can be especially tough for new brands. For example, there are still many restrictions on paid digital channels. While these restrictions can serve the market well — in protecting from egregious claims and controlling general recklessness — it does require companies to be more thoughtful and lean into non-traditional channels

More Trending

article thumbnail

Employer brand: what does it mean in the current climate?

HR Zone

Culture What does ‘employer brand’ mean today?

197
197
article thumbnail

What Is Your 3-Minute Interview Monologue?

SHRM

Right now, with high unemployment and seemingly endless competition for jobs, nailing your interview is critical! Almost every failed interview can be traced back to the first three minutes. Experts will tell you the first ten seconds, but these are the same experts who have never interviewed or haven’t interviewed in the past twenty years. The reality is a little longer, but not much.

105
105
article thumbnail

Employee Photos in Vista: Pending Upload & Photo Approval

Personnel Data Systems

Welcome back to our blog series on Employee Photos in Vista. In the last article , we discussed how employees and manager with full access to the Photographs security option can freely add photos to their own record or the records of their staff. If, instead, your organization prefers to have a level of oversight before photos are live in Vista, you can use the photo approval process.

article thumbnail

11 Creative Ways To Relax Without Traveling

Forbes Coaches Council

With a little creativity, working professionals looking to take time off can find and choose from a myriad of innovative rest and relaxation methods, whether at home or in their cities and states.

ATS 98
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Keeping Panic & Anxiety at Bay During a Pandemic

Take It Personel-ly

Feeling anxious is a natural part of life. 2020 has undoubtedly been a nerve-wracking year and many people around the world have found themselves overwhelmed by the constant string of negativity. As a licensed neurologist in Dubai, I’ve put together a few tips to help you manage your anxiety during these difficult times. Manage your […].

ATS 97
article thumbnail

Guiding DEI principles for the Reimagined Campus

EverFi - HR

This is an incredibly tumultuous moment for higher education. A global pandemic has shuttered campuses, and has given way to an unprecedented beginning of the Fall semester; while also shining a glaring light on inequities in the student experience. Additionally, campus communities’ urgent and sustained demands for senior leaders to address systemic racism and social injustice will undoubtedly continue.

article thumbnail

Robots will not take your job, but they will do something else instead

Take It Personel-ly

The rise of autonomous machines has created concern in many corners, with workers worried that their roles will be rendered redundant as robots are developed to complete tasks typically fulfilled by humans. Thankfully most of these fears are unfounded, as the developments being made in the field of robotics should generally help to improve life […].

91
article thumbnail

Interview Question: How Do You Deal with Conflict in the Workplace?

Pollack Peacebuilding

Looking for a new job comes with its own challenges, including the stressful task of interviewing. While every interview is different, there are a few go-to questions that employers will ask prospective hires to gauge their overall leadership skills. One common question worth preparing an answer for is: how do you deal with conflict in the workplace?

article thumbnail

Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

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

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

article thumbnail

Trends and Practical Advice for Hiring in 2020

BambooHR

So far, 2020 has been full of mostly bad surprises and what seems to be a constantly shifting new reality. Between the pandemic and the.

Trends 103
article thumbnail

Using OKRs In Startups To Measure Success

Engagedly

With so many businesses starting to function remotely, it has now more than ever become important to use a proper goal setting system for small businesses. This is where we introduce OKRs to you. It is understandable if you, as a business leader at a startup, feel that OKRs are for only larger enterprises and small businesses cannot benefit from them.

article thumbnail

The Second Wave Is Coming, But It’s Not What You Think

Thrive Global

Planetary Crisis. We’re in the midst of a planetary crisis. We’re literally living the effects of globalization—the good, the bad and the ugly. Things are boiling and moving in confusion and pain—namely in America—as the world looks on and struggles to understand exactly what is happening, and where things are headed. As Carl Jung lamented, we are boldly entering into a brave new consciousness with unthinkably speedy advances in modern technology that clash head on with the archaic prima materia

article thumbnail

Five ways business leaders can respond to social injustice

Human Resources Today Submitted Articles

Frustrated. Despondent.

130
130
article thumbnail

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

article thumbnail

Five Key Aspects Of Creating Safe Spaces Online

Forbes Coaches Council

If you’ve been looking for a better way to manage an online group or the best practices for starting one, here are five major aspects to consider for your journey.

article thumbnail

Discover How We are Evolving the Immedis Platform to Serve Customers Even More Effectively

Immedis

Over the past number of months, we have been working on a major release of the Immedis Platform and are excited to share more information on what these enhancements are and what they ultimately mean for our customers. So, what can customers expect from this update? Perpetual validation. We are introducing an industry-first innovation that will enable customers to manage integrated systems.

Immedis 81
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Cope With Caregiver Stress During a Time of Crisis

Thrive Global

Approximately 43.5 million Americans provide informal, unpaid medical care to a child or adult. That’s roughly one in seven adults keeping track of medications, doctors’ appointments, nutrition, emotional support and more for someone besides themselves. How can someone safely provide care for another person during an economic crisis, a global pandemic, rising racial injustice and the constant threat of more frightening news every day?

Groups 86
article thumbnail

The Life-Changing Strategy For Career Resilience

Forbes Coaches Council

What do flying squirrels, tornadoes and American Ninja Warrior have to do with your next career move? As it turns out, a lot.

article thumbnail

From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

article thumbnail

Understanding the Stressors That Impact Your Work Life

Betterworks

Did you know that uncertainty can cause more stress than pain? In research published in Nature Communications , a team found that the anticipation of ‘something painful’ happening can cause more stress than knowing for certain that it will actually happen. As 2020 has shown us, life is full of uncertainty. Whether it’s a global pandemic or even a new boss – employees need tools to support themselves through change and uncertainty in order to not only perform their best, but consistently perform.

Tools 79
article thumbnail

Why mentoring should be an organizational strategy with Lisa Fain

Jostle

Mentoring is well known for helping individuals pursue career and other personal development goals. Unlike coaching, which is often driven by the coach, mentoring is mentee-led and focused on their long-term growth. The benefits of mentoring are many and varied—interpersonal skill development, greater self-awareness, and fine-tuning of life skills. So why not think about mentoring as an organizational strategy, that can be scaled from the individual, to leadership, to the company as a whole?

article thumbnail

weekend open thread – September 5-6, 2020

Ask a Manager

This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. Here are the rules for the weekend posts. Book recommendation of the week: One to Watch , by Kate Stayman-London. A friend recommended this and I was skeptical, but it’s very enjoyable: It’s about the first plus-sized contestant on a Bachelorette-like show, who is rightly cynical about the show but agrees to go on to help her brand, and what happens.

70
article thumbnail

Four Myths That Perpetuate Abrasive Behavior At Work

Forbes Coaches Council

Here are some all-too-common responses from leadership that are not true and, in fact, can be detrimental to any effort to maintain a positive work environment.

ATS 80
article thumbnail

Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

article thumbnail

it’s your Friday good news

Ask a Manager

It’s your Friday good news, with more accounts of success even in this weird time. 1. I’ve been working at an organization whose mission I really love for 3 years. When I was originally hired, I knew that I was accepting a position where I was grossly underpaid compared to other people with my fairly standardized job title (not compared to other people in my organization – I am support staff, like HR or accounting, in a nonprofit type industry), but I was okay with that since it was a newly crea

article thumbnail

Top 7 Benchmarks for Comparing Resume Parsing Technology

RChilli

Are you looking for a perfect resume parser? Which factors do you consider while buying a resume parser?

article thumbnail

open thread – September 4-5, 2020

Ask a Manager

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about (that includes school). If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please do not repost it here, as it may be in my queue to answer.

ATS 67