Mon.Jan 07, 2019

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Employee Exits: Opportunities For Improving The Employee Experience

Perceptyx

An employee’s exit marks the end of their experience at your company—but not necessarily the end of your relationship. There are a wide variety of reasons why employees choose to move on, and employee exit interviews and surveys are useful for zeroing in on the “why.”. Responses to employee exit interview and survey questions shed light on specific areas of the employee experience, and, combined with annual survey results, can inform improvements to the employee experience for workers who remain

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Leading the 50+ Employee

The People Equation

The workforce is getting grayer, and it appears that business practices have yet to catch up to the trend. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that workers 55 years and older are the fastest growing segment of the working population. Pair that with the fact that less than 6% of companies have a specific plan to address the aging workforce , and leaders may be caught flat-footed when working with team members who are in their sixth (or seventh) decade of life.

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Employers Are Offering More Benefits to Retain Employees - Research

Commuter Benefit Solutions

There’s not a day that goes by where you can’t log into Twitter or LinkedIn and see a new article about the hot trend in employee benefits or commuting. What matters most is what trends stick around. Earlier this year, the Society for Human Resource Management published its 2018 Employee Benefits survey. It benchmarks the prevalence of 300-plus benefits over a five-year period.

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Healthcare Recruitment Strategies for Attracting Millennials and Generation Z

Precheck

Healthcare Recruitment Strategies for Attracting Millennials and Generation Z Jan. 8, 2019. Bryan-Barajas.jpg. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. Millennials now make up the largest proportion of the American workforce, at 35 percent. And Generation Z, people born after 1996, represents another massive wave that has begun joining the workforce. There are an estimated 61 million members of Gen Z — bigger than Generation X and two-thirds the size of the baby boomers’ population.

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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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New Michigan Sick Leave Law Starts March 2019

Zenefits

As of March 2019, Michigan will be the first-ever state to institute a paid sick leave mandate. This Act will have a significant impact on the state’s employers in terms of payroll costs, benefits, and hiring decisions. The local chamber of commerce describes the new Michigan sick leave law as “the most punitive and aggressive proposal to be pursued in any state to date, especially as it relates to the smaller employer definition, accrual rates, and lack of carve-outs.”.

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Measuring HR: Bringing People Analytics to Human Resources

Zenefits

A wealth of data has been at the fingertips of HR professionals itching to delve into it for valuable insight. Today’s HR professional is beginning to reap the benefits of the data collected from every step of the employee experience, from recruitment to retirement. Using big data and AI , professionals are measuring HR efficiencies, project outcomes, boost culture, and more.

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my coworkers complained that the look of my breasts post-mastectomy is making them uncomfortable

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I recently had a double mastectomy with reconstruction, but the reconstruction on one side failed. As a consequence, I am not exactly symmetrical at the moment and will stay this way until the reconstruction is attempted again (probably next summer). I decided to not wear an external implant (it goes in the bra and once I’m dressed makes it look like both sides are identical) so even with clothes on it is quite obvious that I am missing a breast.

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Using Video in Recruitment: Interview with Abby Cheesman, Co-founder at Skill Scout

TalentLyft

We interviewed Abby Cheesman, a Co-founder at Skill Scout. We asked her about the video recruitment best practices and challenges. Abbyy also presented great insights, tactics and examples of using videos to attract, hire and develop talent. Read More.

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10 Tips for Being a Happy and Successful Remote Worker

Bonusly

According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report from FlexJobs , 3.9 million U.S. employees, or 2.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce, now work from home at least half of the time. This number is only set to grow with hiring managers predicting that in the next 10 years, more than one third of their employees will work remotely. As more organizations hire remote workers to increase their talent pool, companies are trying to set themselves apart by introducing robust remote work prog

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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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The Power of Storytelling and How it Will Impact Inclusion

Workology

In 2018, I learned that the following two topics are of extreme importance: inclusion and storytelling. Both topics will lead us through the next wave of diversity, inclusion and equity. One of my. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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The Family Medical Leave Act: FAQs for Employers

Justworks

The Family Medical Leave Act, commonly referred to as FMLA, requires some employers to provide their workers with job-protected, unpaid leave in the case of certain family or medical circumstances. Before the FMLA passed in 1993, it wasn’t uncommon for employees to lose their jobs if they needed time off for illness or pregnancy, or to care for a sick family member.

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Payroll Fraud: How HR Software Can Help Prevent?

SutiHR

A critical process is subjected to audit reviews to make sure it is free of risks, especially when the process involves sensitive data. An organization is always susceptible to various risks, including the fraud committed by internal or external factors. When sensitive data is not protected, there is a potential risk of fraud. One such. The post Payroll Fraud: How HR Software Can Help Prevent?

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Finding the Perfect Candidate | The Assessment Phase

SHRM

This is the third step in the Talent Acquisition Architecture that I am writing about. In my last blog, we discussed how to go into the market place to attract the right talent into the right role, where and how to position our adverts. The Assessment Phase is where we have received a shortlist of candidate, and have decided which ones we would like to progress into the next step, by meeting them, be it in person or connecting with them via any digital platforms that we use.

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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.

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Finding the Perfect Candidate | The Assessment Phase

The SHRM Blog

This is the third step in the Talent Acquisition Architecture that I am writing about. In my last blog, we discussed how to go into the market place to attract the right talent into the right role, where and how to position our adverts. The Assessment Phase is where we have received a shortlist of candidate, and have decided which ones we would like to progress into the next step, by meeting them, be it in person or connecting with them via any digital platforms that we use.

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14 Strategies For Ensuring Personal Biases Don't Affect Your Business Relationships

Forbes Coaches Council

Personal biases can strain and even ruin professional relationships — particularly for professional coaches. Members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss ways to recognize and overcome personal biases so you can bring your best self to your clients.

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World Bank Report: How work and workers are changing

Steve Boese

I know you have better things to do so you, unlike me, probably did not devote a sizable chunk of your down time this past weekend reading the recently released World Bank's 150 or so page report titled 'The Changing Nature of Work', a look at the future of work, and how work is expected to change as a result of technological, societal, and demographic changes.

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10 Ways To Develop Strong Work Ethics Among Employees

Vantage Circle

If there is one common trait shared by every successful person, it is their solid work ethic. From Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos to Pepsico's CEO Indra Nooyi to Apple's Tim Cook, they have all achieved success after working incredibly hard on their way up. Sports legends like Serena Williams and Michael Jordan achieved incredible feats in their careers because of their hard work, perseverance, and discipline.

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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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I ghosted a client and now I need to finish my work for her

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I work in a jack-of-all-trades type position doing administrative work, graphic design, web design, and more. The hours that I spend at that job are full-time for my ability level, but are technically part-time and read that way to others. Earlier this year, someone I worked with in the past asked if I would take on a freelance web design project for her.

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The Importance of Wellness Breaks at Work for Teachers

EverFi - HR

Reposted with permission from author – originally found on The Excellent Educator. One of the biggest myths I’ve heard around education is that teachers are just teachers. Anyone who thinks this, or even goes as far as verbalizing this, is completely out of touch with a teacher’s reality. Most people have no clue what it means to be a teacher unless you have been one.

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How Automation Is Changing The Future Of Recruitment Process

HR C-Suite

The talent pool in the current market is abundant. Based on the requirement of a specific job description for corporates, you can have anywhere around 250 resumes, of which 4-6 qualify for an interview and only 1 gets the job offer. 15% of HR related expenses are spent on the recruitment process alone. The HR department is […].

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Stress Management for Students

EverFi - HR

During my time in undergrad, I often was busy for up to 16 hours a day or more with my various responsibilities. My schedule was full of extra-curricular activities, part-time jobs, internships, freelancing, and a full class load for many of those years. Leading up to my graduation, even finding time for basic necessities like eating and sleeping was a challenge.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Will Customers evaluate Your Storytelling Credibility?

Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development

Your customers will try to evaluate your storytelling credibility. Especially if the customer stories you tell seem too good to be true. Then, what do you do? How do you respond to their skepticism? A client I am coaching carefully selected from a cadre of client stories her company had invested a lot of money in creating. Yet, each time she either sent that story to current or prospective clients, or told that story to them herself, she fell short of being convincing.

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our sick leave practices are a mess

Ask a Manager

Every year around this time, my inbox at Ask a Manager fills up with complaints about coughing, sneezing colleagues who shouldn’t be at work and, by coming in, are putting everyone else at risk of getting sick, too. Sometimes, of course, it’s due to a martyr complex – the feeling that work cannot possibly go on without them, or the idea that they’ll get points for dragging themselves into work while sick.

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Leading With Ethics

Forbes Coaches Council

Consistently doing what's right, even when it's difficult, should be an integral part of a leader’s makeup.

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On-going Higher Education Trends

Edcor

January is like turning the page to the next chapter of a book. Reflecting on past events and predicting what will happen next is part of the experience. The same process happens with higher education trends. As a new year starts, thought leaders weigh in on higher education trends and predict how past events will impact what happens next. A few recent higher education trends are closely related: today’s students, lifelong learning, and the need to prepare artificial intelligence in the workplac

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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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can I talk to my husband’s boss about his unhappiness, speaker phone etiquette, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Can I talk to my husband’s boss about his unhappiness? My husband and I have known his boss for over 11 years and they always got along very well. We’ve been out with her socially, to bars, football games, etc. They were low level employees together, were transferred to another location a few weeks apart, and got promoted together, but then four years ago they were both up for another promotion and she got it over him.

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Defeat Self-Doubt With These Nine Simple Techniques

Forbes YEC Women

No matter how skilled or successful you are, there are days when your worries and fears leave you questioning your future. Here are a few ways you can face your doubts — and overcome them.

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HR Analytics Case Study: HR factors that influenced financial performance in a Bank

Analytics in HR

A lot of people analytics professionals are looking into the drivers of performance in their respective companies. Not too long ago, we undertook a study to establish the drivers of performance for a financial institution. The question was which Human Resources factors in staff influenced the performance of different branches and professionals in the organization.