Sat.Sep 11, 2021

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Retention Tops This Year’s Priorities for HR Departments of One

SHRM Resources

Those who work as HR departments of one wear innumerable hats. To tackle the organization's top priorities—the chief one being retention—HR must "just do" and not wait for permission to be an influencer in the organization, according to Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP, CEO of WithIN Leadership in Tampa, Fla.

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RESET – A Leader’s Guide to Work In An Age of Upheaval – New Book by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. and SHRM

SHRM

I’m out at the SHRM Annual Conference and Expo this week and excited to see all my HR Peers and Friends! It’s a big event since SHRM didn’t have an in-person 2020 conference and by far the largest in-person conference I’ve gone two in a very long time! SHRM CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. is also launching his new book, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, and it couldn’t be better timing for HR leaders and organizational leaders looking for ideas and solid data around managing th

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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Background-Screening Rules Keep Employers on Their Toes

SHRM Resources

Background screening is more challenging than ever for employers. Consider just the following: the risk of negligent hiring, inadequate practices by background-screening firms, application authorization forms, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) guidance on hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds, "ban-the-box" laws, and adverse action letters.

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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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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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Increasing Inner Well-being by Moving from Mindfulness and Heartfulness to Peacefulness

Thrive Global

We can never get enough positive reinforcement as we find our way along the twisting road of our existence – especially in today’s challenging times! Maybe that’s why the most popular social media posts are motivating quotes and cute cat pictures. We’re hardwired for happiness and these texts and images resonate in a positive way to put a smile on our face and focus our attention in a more optimistic direction.

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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A mother’s story of how two Nepali sisters coped with remote schooling

Thrive Global

“I have no clue what my daughters were taught and what they learned during their online classes throughout the pandemic,” says Kanchan Basnet, 34, a mother of two daughters residing in Queens, New York. In 2016, Kanchan arrived in New York as an immigrant with her elder daughter Diksha KC, who is now 12 years old. When they arrived, Diksha had already completed her Grade 1 studies in Nepal.

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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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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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5 A-Games To Bring To Stress

Thrive Global

The American Psychological Association reports that 65% of employees name work as their top source of stress, but that doesn’t have to be the case. If someone told you something you’re doing is adding to your work stress and possibly even harming your career, you’d probably stop doing that thing. Right? Bringing your 5 A-Games can make a big difference in how you handle stressful work challenges.

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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weekend open thread – September 11-12, 2021

Ask a Manager

This post, weekend open thread – September 11-12, 2021 , was originally published by Alison Green on 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. Recommendation of the week: Instead of a book, this week I’m recommending a Netlix series: The Chair , about drama in a college English department.

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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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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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How Serious Are the Consequences of Sexual Misdemeanor in College?

Take It Personel-ly

It’s becoming a little more commonplace these days to hear about sexual assault cases taking place across the US on college campuses. It’s a time where teenagers and young adults are understanding themselves, their sexual orientations, and how to explore and set their boundaries, and of course, this means there are going to be issues […].

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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How to Change Your Mindset to Achieve Your Goals

Betterworks

This partner blog post is provided by Sven Van der Wal from People and Company. Visit the Betterworks partner page for more information on the partner program. Working hard doesn’t always mean you will get the results you hope for or achieve your goals. So the logical step would be to change what you’re doing […].

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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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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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Orville Wright Of Oh Yeah Beats: “To accept an upset is not accepting failure”

Thrive Global

To accept an upset is not accepting failure. You are simply accepting an alternate ending to one chapter in a story. With insight like this, you will be able to move forward instead of dwelling on past events. You can do so with a great attitude projecting positivity that can roll into you from others that witness your different outlook. These all bring more joy and happiness in your life through yourself and others.

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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A Story About a Burger

Thrive Global

Ask for what you want. Does that statement make you cringe? If you’re anything like me, it probably does or has in the past. Here’s the deal: asking for what you want isn’t selfish. It isn’t arrogant. It isn’t needy. And it certainly doesn’t take anything away from your loved ones. I hate pickles (on a burger) and mustard.

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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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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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Gray Robinson: “Get a blood test”

Thrive Global

Get a blood test. Many symptoms are caused by hormonal imbalance or improper nutrition. Get more rest. Talk about it with a trained professional. Get therapy. Uncover the root cause of your struggles. M illions of Americans are returning back to work after being home during the pandemic. While this has been exciting for many, some are feeling burned out by their work.

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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24-year-old entrepreneur speaks on why the right vision is so important

Thrive Global

Danish Maniyar* ,a 24-year-old entrepreneur, spoke on why there’s no right age for entrepreneurship, but the right vision is so important! *HIGHLIGHTS*. • The changing times are changing the way we look at entrepreneurial activities.• There is no right age, but just the right vision that helps one become a successful entrepreneur.• Here are a few tips that certainly helped me stay focused and continues to do so.India is currently the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world and is home

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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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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.

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20 Years

Evil HR Lady

The post 20 Years appeared first on Evil HR Lady.

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Hustle culture is cancelled. Here’s a better way to look at productivity

Fast Company The Future of Work

Zapier’s Justin Pot observes that we’re at an inflection point. “Hustle used to be seen as good in itself, but we’re all slowly understanding that it isn’t. That hard work isn’t its own reward, and productivity isn’t the point.