Thu.Nov 28, 2019

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5 Recruiting Mistakes Your Startup Might Be Making

McQuiag

You've had your brilliant idea, built a company from the ground up and now need to hire some staff to help propel the dream even further. Every startup hits this stage sooner or later and while recruiting can always be a challenge, startups face some unique barrier when it comes to hiring. There are many benefits to working at a startup, more autonomy, exciting work, fast paced environments, etc, but they can sometimes be hard to communicate to candidates used to sending out dozens of resumes a

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Diversity and inclusion: gendered ageism and how HR departments can address it

HR Zone

People HR's role in stopping gendered ageism.

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Building a Remote Team: Is It the Right Choice for You?

6Q

You can’t help but notice remote work is no more innovation. The future of work keeps transforming the way we work and live: workers leave jobs looking for more flexible job options and the majority of millennials are interested in working remotely. But what does this trend mean for your business? Although this latest trend can bring exceptional benefits to our lives, there’s no one-fits-all decision.

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Building a robust employee recognition program

Insperity

Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? You may realize you’re not doing enough to show employee appreciation, or perhaps your company lacks a formal employee recognition program. Before you set out to build a robust, successful program that hopefully will inspire your employees for years to come, what do you need to keep in mind? Obstacles and opportunities.

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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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TerryberryReward UK receives prestigious Investors in People accreditation

Terryberry

The TerryberryReward UK team are proud to achieve Investors in People Accreditation until 2022. The world-recognised standard reflects the very best in people management excellence and to achieve accreditation organisations are assessed against 9 stringent key indicators of high performance: Since joining Terryberry in 2018 , TerryberryReward has experienced many exciting changes such as moving to new offices, welcoming new faces as well as innovation and new opportunities in ways we can help

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4 Reasons to Include SEO in Your Marketing Campaign

Take It Personel-ly

The success of a business hinges significantly on search engine optimization. As the efficacy of SEO continues to take the business realm by storm, many brands are making earnest efforts to refine their SEO methods. If you’ve yet to embrace this marketing channel, here are four reasons why you should consider doing so. Boosts Web […].

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Employer Branding is Critical during Layoffs and Restructuring

Blu Ivy Group

Recent headlines have been filled with news of large-scale layoffs and restructuring at iconic US and Canadian companies. Especially this close to the holiday season, the impact to people and jobs is significant, and the news is unfortunate. With the kind of impact these changes have on people and families, public and internal perception about crisis and financial instability (although unfounded) can really take hold.

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Thanksgiving free-for-all – November 28, 2018

Ask a Manager

This comment section is open for any discussion (work or non-work) you’d like to have with other readers. Happy Thanksgiving! You may also like: my team's holiday parties are rather feeble how should we handle holiday vacation requests when we need to ensure coverage in the office? everyone wants to know why I’m not eating at office food events, telling people they can't bring a plus-one to… Thanksgiving free-for-all – November 28, 2018 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Man

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6 Topics to Discuss in Every Performance Review

Primalogik

Only three in ten employees feel they have a boss or mentor at work who supports their growth. As a manager, you can play a vital role in encouraging employee development by delivering insightful, well-planned performance reviews. . As you carry out the review, be sure to give employees the chance to respond to the points you make. That way, employees will feel validated, and you’ll gain a more thorough understanding of how to support their development.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Thanksgiving free-for-all – November 28, 2019

Ask a Manager

This comment section is open for any discussion (work or non-work) you’d like to have with other readers. Happy Thanksgiving! You may also like: my team's holiday parties are rather feeble how should we handle holiday vacation requests when we need to ensure coverage in the office? everyone wants to know why I’m not eating at office food events, telling people they can't bring a plus-one to… Thanksgiving free-for-all – November 28, 2019 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Man

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Industries With the Largest Gender Pay Gap

Take It Personel-ly

As a woman in the workplace in the US, it is understood that there exists a truly unfair gender-related pay gap. While the gap has been steadily shrinking in recent years, it is still very prevalent. According to a study by Glassdoor in the US, women still earn about 79 cents for every dollar that […].

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Uber loses London license: What will it mean for the capital’s freelancers?

Etz

Transport for London has announced that Uber will not be given a new London licence after it was deemed “not fit and proper” to hold a licence in the capital, prompting many to look for alternatives. In 2017, the ride sharing company lost its licence after TfL deemed it to not be a “fit and proper operator”. However, a judge granted it a 15-month extension.

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Navigating the Stress of the Holidays

Thrive Global

The holidays are the very best time to be grateful for all of our blessings, family, and friends. The holidays can also trigger stress, anxiety, and depression as well. It’s easy to appreciate the joy of the food, presents, lights, fables, traditions, and pageantry, but many dread the swirl of family drama, high expectations, and the demands of our consumer economy.

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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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India is set to modernize its Labour Code

Hiring Plug

The much awaited Labour reforms in India are on their way, to modernize laws and boost India's ease of doing business index. Here's an Impact Analysis.

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What I Learned From Trees

Thrive Global

The Lesson. One of the reasons we resist letting go of things in life is because we tend to focus on what we feel we must give up instead of what we have to gain. Full disclosure: In a life carefully controlled and curated, I am the poster child for resisting any change that requires letting go of something. Well, actually anything in business and in my personal life.

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What is computer vision, machine learning and neuroscience?

Cognisess

Computer vision, machine learning and neuroscience are part of the new wave of HR technology. But what are they? Below we reveal their definitions and how they can be used in recruitment. . What is computer vision? Computer vision acts as the eyes of an AI. This technology can visually process the world around them and they can be programmed to analyse the information it collects.

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3 Simple Hacks For Building Healthy Habits

Thrive Global

Are you struggling to build healthy habits? Let’s face it, despite our best intentions, maintaining our wellbeing in a busy world can be challenging. But did you know studies have found. that it’s not necessarily more willpower you need to stick with your habits, but three simple hacks that can make your habits a far more joyful experience. “Habits develop from what you do, rather than from your decisions, or what you think,” explained Professor Wendy Wood , author of Good Habits, Bad Habits , w

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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8 Things To Know Before Starting A Reward And Recognition Program

Vantage Circle

A strong reward and recognition program is the backbone of employee engagement in organizations. To meet the changing employee needs, a dynamic R&R program has become an inseparable part of great workplaces. The better the R&R program, the more likely an employee will go the extra mile to perform well and be a well-wisher for the company. Research says that employers with a good recognition scheme earn significantly higher productivity , revenue, and lower employee retention than those w

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Burnout myths and facts

Thrive Global

Is burnout depression? Photo by KML from Pexels. No, burnout is not the same as depression. But there is a correlation! Eurofound German study showed 59% of burned-out people also had an anxiety disorder. Does burnout lead to unhealthy behavior? Photo by Chris F from Pexels. Not always! But… 63% of U.S. employees stated the stress from their job caused them to regularly engage in unhealthy behavior ( Statista ).

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explaining a restricted diet at work, I got stuck working all the holidays, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Explaining a restricted diet at work. I have been diagnosed with IBS and my doctor recommended that I follow a low FODMAP diet. This diet is very restrictive and makes eating out very difficult (among many other things, I can’t eat onions, garlic, lactose, wheat, honey and some fruits, and vegetables right now).

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6 Simple Ways to Shut Down Negative Self-Talk

Thrive Global

Every individual in today’s world suffers from self-doubt from time to time and these emotions may drain out all your energy leading to negative self-talk. In such low moments, follow these simple steps to shut down the negative self-talk; 1. Giving Yourself a Change of Scenery: Most working people complain that they do not have time to take a vacation due to work pressure but traveling actually will allow you to come back with a clearer mind and a new perspective towards your work which w

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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Gobble Up These Social Media Updates

WEX Inc.

Happy Turkey Day! Not only is it time for food, football and family, but it's also National Gratitude Month! You may have seen us talking about this on our social media channels (link below), and this year, we're thankful for loyal readers like you always on the hunt for the latest in HR and benefits (and football).

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For Love or Money 2: Changing Requirements of Staff

Strategic HCM

I've had a chapter included in MuseumEtc's book on reward, ' For Love or Money ': Re-engineering the Way Museums Work , writing as an associate of Barker Langham. However, I would hope the content will be relevant for people working in other sectors too. This is part 2 of the chapter. Part 1 on the changing context of work was here: [link] Changing Requirements of Staff Managing staff more smartly is also more important because the expectations of the workforce in many areas of the world have ch

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‘It’s up to L&D teams to help people navigate and embrace technological change’

cipHR

Effective, timely L&D interventions are the secret to successful digital adoption projects, said CIPHR expert at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2019. “When a new business challenge emerges, we can be quick to invest in a digital application that claims it’ll solve that problem for us. So why are we reluctant to invest time and money into helping our people develop the skills they need to make the most this new technology?”.

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When Life Seems Pointless

Thrive Global

A song I like to listen to reminds me in its lyrics that in 5 billion years the Andromeda galaxy will smash into our own. I’ve seen on a TV show that in 1.75 billion years our sun will be too weak to sustain life on earth, and a 3-5 billion years later it will become a red giant, expanding to the orbit of earth, and devouring the planet. A science magazine I enjoy tells me that either there is enough dark matter for the universe to collapse back into an infinitely dense pea, or that there isn’t

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Developing Millennial Managers – Top Priority for Companies

Synergita

People often perceive that millennials are demanding and entitled. But little do we realize that they can be great leaders too. They are brazened enough to take up leadership roles. These young people need to be motivated to take up leadership roles and managerial positions because they aspire to do so. Millennials are opinionated when it comes to their notions of what leaders should do.

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Why it’s so hard to stop getting angry

Thrive Global

Do you vow never to get angry again every time you ‘lose it’ and rage? Are you totally committed to that promise at the time? Then, when you next find yourself raging unreasonably at someone or something, you feel utterly disappointed. Your self-esteem spirals downwards and you feel heavy hearted and resigned to destroying relationships with those you love, or jeopardising your job.

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McKinsey Research Shows: A Sustainable Society Asks For Whole-Person Leadership

Forbes Leadership Strategy

As argued in a recent McKinsey Quarterly article, society needs leaders driven by transparency, empathy and meaning. This suggests a need for whole-person leadership.

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