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Can non-formal learning be measured?

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

Talent professionals know that one-and-done training doesn’t work. We’ve moved on to blended learning, learning journeys and learning clusters so we can chunk content into a more digestible bites of spaced learning delivered over time. If we are willing to navigate further into the murky area of non-formal learning, we can still measure success.

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How Your Background Screening Provider’s Global Partner Ecosystem Enhances the Hiring Workflow

Sterling Check

We usually think about evolution as a process that takes place over centuries or millennia, but technology evolution is a different animal altogether. In less than half a century, innovation has accelerated exponentially — and so has the potential for companies to integrate technology into critical business processes. During a recent Sterling Live event , social media manager Katelyn Brower sat down with Harris Bornstein, Sterling’s Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Channel Part

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update: I resist pressure to work long hours — but my coworkers don’t

Ask a Manager

This post, update: I resist pressure to work long hours — but my coworkers don’t , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s a special “where are you now?” season at Ask a Manager, where all month I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer who resisted pressure to work long hours — but their coworkers didn’t?

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ICS Global Soft Inc

HR Lineup

ICS Global Soft Overview. In 2011, ICS Global Soft came into existence. It was founded by Srihari Tatavarthi and has grown to become a leading provider of information Technology Services and Solutions. ICS Global has offices in the US and India. This company works with companies to enable them to meet their business goals better by offering high-quality technological solutions.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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When Should You Send and Answer Work Emails – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Regular readers of HR Bartender know that I try to answer work-related questions. I will admit that I can’t always answer them right away, but I do work to answer them. To those of you who have sent me questions, thanks so much for being patient! The reason I’m bringing this up is because the other day I was reading someone’s response to a question that I’ve never been asked before.

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Customized Career Readiness Curriculum: How Schools and Students Benefit

EDSI

Career readiness has been a common topic in the workforce development and educational arenas for many years, and now more than ever, bridging the gap between education and workforce preparation is crucial. In this blog, we highlight a curriculum development project with Abington Junior High School. After receiving a state grant, Abington wanted to develop a school-wide curriculum based on educating students on career pathways and employability skills to give them all the foundational skills they

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Podcast: Battling the Bro Culture at Uber

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · Ep. 136: Battling the Bro Culture at Uber. In this episode, Matt Wride and Christian Nielson discuss a cautionary tale of the “bro culture” that existed at Uber, how the leadership of it’s former CEO, Travis Kalanick contributed to it, and how it ultimately lead to his downfall. Learn what steps you can take as an HR leader to help ensure a more healthy and diverse culture exists at your organization.

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Five Questions to Determine if a Potential Boss Will Invest in Growing Your Career

The HR Capitalist

The best candidates don't want a boss or a manager. They want a Career Agent. A boss/manager of people who is a Career Agent is there to get the job done and get business results, but they'll accomplish something very important along the way. A career agent, as a manager of people, approaches every assignment to the team, every task, and all feedback through a simple lens related to the team member/employee in question.

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15Five’s Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

15Five

Today we have published 15Five’s first annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report , which outlines our ongoing commitments, employee demographic data, survey and engagement results, and areas of focus. While we value diversity in inherent and acquired traits that contribute to people’s unique identities, we also recognize that diversity alone will not be impactful if it is not met with a radical focus on refining the sense of trust, safety, and respect that current and future team members, c

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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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These 7 Interview Skills Will Help You Stand Out From the Pack

The Muse

If you feel like you “just don’t interview well,” you’re not doomed. Focusing on these core interview skills will help you ace your next interview.

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7 steps HR needs to take today to beef up cybersecurity

HRExecutive

From SolarWinds to the Colonial Pipeline, countless organizations have been blindsided by recent cyberattacks like phishing and ransomware. In fact, the U.S. is the worst-affected country in the world by data breaches, with the U.K. slightly trailing. And now that cybersecurity threats are becoming more prominent, the U.S. is planning to give ransomware hacks similar priority as terrorism, according to the Department of Justice.

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The Great Resignation … by Remote Workers

SHRM

The Great Resignation. It’s been the headline of the day and the topic that looms large at any company trying to snap back to business quickly. About 4 million people —roughly 2.7 percent of all workers —quit their jobs in April, the highest level in about 20 years. Moreover, recent surveys show that anywhere from 25 percent to 40 percent of workers are actively looking for a new job.

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Stereotype threat: are you making it harder for your underrepresented staff to succeed?

HR Zone

Culture What HR needs to know about stereotype threat.

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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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PEOs Help Medical and Dental Practices Save Time and Money

Helpside

This blog was written by Josh Benson, Business Consultant at Helpside. Josh has helped hundreds of small business leaders bring focus back to their business by recommending the right mix of outsourced solutions to save them both time and money. Medical and dental practices are unique small businesses. Often the doctor or dentist, who is ultimately responsible for patient care, is also the business owner.

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4 Ways Leaders Can Be Present While Working Away

6Q

Leaders have a lot of demands on their shoulders. Tons of distractions and multitasking make it tough to be present for your employees. But being present is critical for your success. Leaders, we know, you have a lot on your plate. You’ve got a hearty helping of robust meetings, a dollop of delicate communication demands, and a sprinkling of spicy situations.

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CDC: Eviction Moratorium Extended 30 Days

HR Workplace Services

Click here for more information regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) 30-day extension of the Eviction Moratorium … The post CDC: Eviction Moratorium Extended 30 Days appeared first on HRWS.

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Harnessing The Potential Of Learning Analytics

HR C-Suite

Employers everywhere recognize that training the workforce is a must to equip them with the right skills, keep up with technological advancements and stay ahead of the competition. A future of work projection by McKinsey suggests that by the year 2030, 30 to 40 percent of all workers in developed countries might have to change […].

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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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REVEALTalent’s Community and How to Benefit from it

Reveal Global

The REVEALTalent Community is the latest in cutting-edge offerings from the recruitment specialists at REVEAL Global. Designed to help companies connect with top talent easier and faster while supercharging and investing in the careers of upwardly mobile professionals, REVEALTalent Community is breaking down barriers between job seekers and the employers who are ready to hire but simply don’t know where to start.

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How Your Small Business Can Beat the Odds

Take It Personel-ly

Creating your own business and building it up from nothing can be immensely satisfying. However, this isn’t the fate awaiting everyone or even most would-be business men and women. Small business owners face numerous challenges, and the majority of them are unprepared and are forced to declare bankruptcy within a year of operation. While this […].

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What are the four phases of onboarding?

Zoho People

In today's candidate-driven market where the competition for talent is increasing steadily, organizations need to go above and beyond to attract quality employees. Optimizing the onboarding process is one key strategy for improving your employer brand and recruiting better candidates. This is your first impression and your chance to lay the groundwork for the rest of your new hire's experience with your organization.

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Sage launches ‘Knocking Down Barriers’ sustainability & society strategy

Sage HRMS

The goal of Sage’s new sustainability and society strategy, Knocking Down Barriers, is to tackle societal and economic inequality as well as support a new generation of diverse and sustainable businesses. Worldwide, Sage serves millions of small and medium size businesses (SMBs). In our Return to Growth survey, we found that the majority of SMBs […].

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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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HRA and premium tax credits: how does it work?

PeopleKeep

One of the most valuable features of a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is its ability to reimburse employees for individual health insurance policies tax-free. Unlike group health insurance, HRAs give employees the freedom to choose from a wider variety of insurance policies and customize them to fit their personal needs.

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How to conduct a successful job interview

Insperity

Stuck wondering what to do or bring to an interview? Never feel unprepared again. Becoming a strong interviewer is really quite simple. Knowing how to conduct a successful job interview comes down to putting effort into the following areas: Preparation Organization Time management. When these elements are addressed, you’re far more likely to have a focused, smooth and productive interview that gleans the information needed to identify the right person for a job.

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Do you have the 3 skills necessary to be an effective HR Business Partner?

Business Management Daily

Professionals often choose a Human Resources (HR) career track because they truly “enjoy people.” This is a great trait to have for an HR professional. However, it’s not the only one needed to be successful. A concern for people and excellent technical knowledge will only get you so far if you don’t have the soft skills needed to be successful.

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Nevada Further Limits Restrictive Covenants with Employees

SHRM Resources

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill banning noncompete agreements with hourly workers and limiting an employer’s ability to sue to enforce certain restrictions.

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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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Building Relationships and Having Fun: Here’s Why This GI Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Loves His Job

The Muse

Chris Hamilton got into sales for one main reason: to have fun. And he’s doing just that as a sales specialist at Ironwood Pharmaceuticals.

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How employee experience will shape the war for talent

Qualtrics HR

Over the past 15 months, organizations have learned that remote work — and the flexibility that comes with it — has become a fundamental part of the employee experience. Flexibility is now one of the top factors that determines job satisfaction — second only to salary, according to a new study by the Future Forum, a consortium backed by Slack , conducted on the Qualtrics platform.

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Connecting With The Workforce of the Future

Blu Ivy Group

Millennials are already the largest generation in Canada and will reach that milestone in the United States by 2028. Gen Z makes up roughly 20% of the population. On top of this massive demographic shift, today’s employers are dealing with another pressing problem: they can’t find talent – even with staggering unemployment rates. . Clearly, there’s a disconnect between what employees want and what employers have to offer that can’t be blamed on the pandemic alone.