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How to Ace Video Interviews During the Pandemic

SHRM Resources

During the coronavirus pandemic, job seekers are less likely to go to an employer's workplace for an in-person job interview. Many interviews will be done over videoconferencing platforms, which can be more nerve-racking—and revealing—than phone interviews, writes career columnist Martin Yate. This first meeting is when you make indelible first impressions.

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Developing Questions for Conducting a Successful Job Interview

6Q

It is important for the manager to develop the most effective questions before a successful job interview. These are the questions that will be asked of every job applicant. Their answers determine whether they are considered for a job offer. Sometimes developing questions for a job interview is not a piece of cake because the successful outcome for conducting job interviews is hiring the best applicant.

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coworker steals people’s snacks, a sales rep who rants on social media, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, coworker steals people’s snacks, a sales rep who rants on social media, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Coworker steals people’s snacks. I have a coworker, Popcorn Patty, who likes to steal large bags of pre-popped popcorn from the communal area of the office and sequester them in her office so no one else can eat them.

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Some ideas for virtual team-building exercises

HR Digest

The pandemic has altered how we conduct our lives. The most significant change has been the shift in the workspace. More people are now working out of their homes than in offices. . According to a study conducted by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics, over the last five years, remote work has grown by over 44% and over 91% since 2010. . But remote work comes with its own challenges of mismanagement, miscommunication, distractions, a feeling of detachment, and a struggle to stay motivated.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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32 Fun Zoom Icebreakers You Should Definitely Try In 2021

Vantage Circle

We like our Zoom icebreakers the way how we like our pizza— fun, good for sharing, and over in 5 minutes or less. But first, what exactly are Zoom icebreakers? Zoom Icebreakers are any virtual activity or question that helps in making remote team members feel comfortable and connect with each other during virtual meetings on Zoom. It can be referred to an actiivty used for "breaking the ice" or "removing the tension" in any group.

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How To Safely Book Online Travel

Take It Personel-ly

With travel opening back up, there’s a rush to get out and go somewhere! But you must be careful when booking online travel because there are scams and traps. This is precisely why we made a guide on booking your online travel safely. Counterfeit event tickets: Avoid community websites such as Craigslist when buying tickets. […].

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Dr. Destini Copp: “Launch a podcast and secure sponsors”

Thrive Global

There are several ways you can use a podcast to monetize your brand. One is to secure sponsors who pay you to read an ad in your own voice. This is a powerful advertising message for sponsors because your audience trusts your feedback and is more likely to try out a product or brand that you’re promoting. If you’re just getting started with your podcast, sign up to be an affiliate for a product that you know and love.

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Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor on a Regular Basis

Take It Personel-ly

Finances tend to be a tough topic for most people to talk about — many times because we’re unsure what we should be asking or discussing. A financial advisor can help guide you through this process, but once you’ve found the advisor that fits your needs, it’s important to meet together regularly to review your […].

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Brooke Riley of Re-Fabbed: “Embed links into your stories with Swipe Up Feature”

Thrive Global

Embed links into your stories with Swipe Up Feature. If your account has the swipe up feature, USE it! I use mine sporadically a few times each day for different things. Affiliate links and blog post links are the two key things that I link to mostly, which results in lots of sales and ad revenue. Never discount the power of the instant swipe up. You are providing a short cut for your follower, which saves them time and money.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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Red Bali vs. Red Borneo: Which One is Better?

Take It Personel-ly

[link] Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa is a plant species native to South Asian countries, especially in Bali, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia. The extracts obtained from the leaves of this tropical evergreen plant are known to have several beneficial effects. Kratoms are available in different variants, mostly taking their name from their native places.

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One on One Meeting- benefits, checklist, agenda, templates, a complete guide

Keka HR Blog

If you work, then every day you spend some time at meetings. Meetings can be of different types, such as group meetings, meetings to plan meetings, team meetings, and more. Perhaps, the most misunderstood out of all is a one on one meeting. . Why? . Because managers think that 1 to 1 meetings are a platform to speak, whereas the employees believe they only have to listen.

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What Does a Temp Agency Do?

Take It Personel-ly

Are you an employer who’s in need of some new temporary employees? What about a future employee who’s struggling to find a quick job? A temp agency might be the perfect solution for you. Temp agencies are perfect for connecting employers to employees, regardless of whether a full-time position is on the table. The best […].

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Ways to write a farewell letter to colleagues

HR Digest

When people are communicating with emojis and acronyms, writing a farewell letter may seem archaic for some, but it is an essential professional etiquette. When you are leaving a company for better prospects, retiring or moving away, leaving a note of appreciation and thanks for the times spent with colleagues is good manners, builds networking bridges, and gains goodwill.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Solar Panels for Your Roof

Take It Personel-ly

There are amazing benefits of solar energy. By installing solar panels, you can play a major role in protecting the environment, offsetting fossil fuel consumption, and more. As a consumer, you can also earn yourself big savings on your taxes and energy bills. However, before you invest in a solar energy system for your home, it’s […].

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4 Simple Ways to Introduce Continuous Feedback in the Workplace

Synergita

85% of employees who have weekly conversations with their managers show higher productivity, Research suggests. According to DarwinBox, 73% of organizations strongly reckon that the continuous feedback process is one of the key drivers of business growth and development. It is an undeniable truth that happy and engaged employees create a great positive impact on the business.

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Workers Need A Purpose To Work Best

HR C-Suite

People want their work to matter beyond just bringing home a paycheck. Businesses with employees who see purpose in their work outperform their competition by 22%. Reward and recognition programs are a great way to move the needle, but some people are looking for a purpose beyond personal reward. They want to make a change in their world and recognition programs are adapting to make that happen.

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Accessing Your Workify Advanced Analytics Dashboard

Workify

Advanced Analytics Workify’s Engagement Advanced Analytics dashboard is your tool to gain insights and answer questions around your company’s engagement data. The inspiration behind this reporting feature is to enable companies to answer any possible question they may have about their engagement data. To access your Engagement Advanced Analytics dashboard simply navigate to the Employee Engagement page in Workify, and if your company has sent at least one engagement survey, you will be taken di

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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.

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How to Increase your Influence in the Workplace

Pingboard

Influence takes intentional practice and honest, self-reflection! We all have influence, but how are you growing yours every day?

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Erin Endress of ScienceWorks Hands-On-Museum: “Perseverance?”

Thrive Global

Perseverance?—?According to ScienceWorks Board Chair Aaron Moffatt, “the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on museum operations and revenue streams. Through sacrifices made by our loyal staff, generous donors, grants, and federal assistance, we have been able to keep our doors open when allowed. Many museums of our size have closed during this period, and many will not open again.

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Dispatch Efficiency: 5 Ways to Improve Your Process

Skedulo

The post Dispatch Efficiency: 5 Ways to Improve Your Process appeared first on Skedulo.

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5 Minutes/5 Questions with Dee Charlemagne

Thrive Global

Building from an education base from Harvard and Columbia Business School and experience at Ogilvy and VICE, Denetrias ‘Dee’ Charlemagne set out to create a brand that echoes her own diverse, progressive background. Launching AVEC (“With” in French) with her business partner, Alex Doman, the duo introduces a selection of premium, all-natural drink mixers that are both low in sugar and calories to the market.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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Ask an Advisor Chat: Talent Acquisition

SHRM

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Ravi Roth of Gaycation: “Using a travel expert will assure safety, cleanliness, and peace of mind”

Thrive Global

People are starting to use travel agencies now more than ever to book their future trips. This reason is because personal safety is at the forefront. Using a travel expert will assure safety, cleanliness, and peace of mind. As part of my series about “developments in the travel industry over the next five years”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ravi Roth.

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A Brief Guide to Recruitment Marketing Automation and Its Applications

TalentLyft

Amidst these recurring COVID-19 waves, the one difficulty that almost every company around the globe has faced is the shortage of staff. This could be for just a short period of time where many of the employees have taken to bed simultaneously. However, this could also be because owing to the lack of work, several workers were simply laid off. So the need to hire personnel in large numbers might be a task scheduled up ahead for the HR Departments of many organizations.

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Meryanne Loum-Martin: “Never believe that because things are expensive, they are nice or worth it”

Thrive Global

Never believe that because things are expensive, they are nice or worth it. Alos, never think that everything has to match. As part of my series on the “5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Living Space Spark More Joy”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Meryanne Loum-Martin. Meryanne Loum-Martin is the owner of Jnane Tamsna, an elegant, award-winning boutique hotel on the outskirts of Marrakech, Morocco, international tastemaker, interior designer, and author of “Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes

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Delivering DEI Training That Drives Real Change

Speaker: Jeffrey Hall, Chief Creative Office of WILL Interactive

Great DEI training improves engagement, retention, and teamwork. Poor training does little. What content areas are right for our organization? How can you construct training around empathy-building, relatable stories for a positive disposition to hard topics? We’ll cover the latest research on how to make training that actually delivers attitudinal and behavioral shifts.

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Workify Conversations

Workify

Workify Conversations transforms communication between leaders and employees by providing a safe space to share feedback and enabling leaders to start a conversation about important issues. How it Works Conversations enables you to quickly identify and manage key issues within your organization by: Providing employees with a safe space to share candid feedback, either anonymously or directly Enabling leaders to respond to that feedback to better understand and manage key issues Providing admins

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Alison Guthrie of AG Influence: “Give to Get”

Thrive Global

Give to Get: Don’t you hate it when someone constantly asks for favors but never provides favors? Yes. Me too. I encourage influencers to give before expecting to receive. As part of my series about “How Influencers Can Monetize Their Brand” , I had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Guthrie. Alison is an expert at engineering inspired, creative relationships that change the world.

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4 Examples of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives

EverFi - HR

As a result of the pandemic, companies are facing an increasingly complex set of pressures and demands from stakeholders and consumers, in regards to CSR expectations. Sustainability and CSR activities are becoming a critical aspect of the decision-making process for investors and consumers — making CSR initiatives a high priority for businesses. . Examples Of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives That Address Real-World Issues. 1.