March, 2021

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6 ways we’re getting diversity recruiting all wrong

HRExecutive

Jackye Clayton. Jackye Clayton cringes at the assertion that some people say they “don’t see color” when it comes to race. It’s not just a naïve way of tackling the many-layered problem of racial disparities—it can actually be an active way of avoiding it. “For many people, pretending not to see or feel things is their way of protecting themselves,” she said during an opening day keynote of Spring HR Tech (the free, virtual event runs through Friday; click HERE to register).

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DOL Sent Independent-Contractor Proposal to White House for Review

SHRM Resources

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently sent a proposed rule to the White House that would clarify whether workers are independent contractors or employees. The department recently delayed a rule that was issued by the prior administration.

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How to capture institutional knowledge

Insperity

When your employees stay in the same role for extended periods, they accrue institutional knowledge – or information and understanding about the systems, relationships and tactics that make your company run optimally. This valuable combination of loyalty and insider expertise is one of the major long-term benefits behind the push to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover.

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Lawsuit: Employees Not Paying for Pre-Shift Covid Screening

Evil HR Lady

For the past year, employers have been regularly screening employees for fevers and other Covid-19 symptoms. If you’ve attended one of my Covid webinars (the next one is on March 23) , you’ve heard me bring up the question of employee pay. I’ve said that while I wasn’t sure of the legality of not paying (and looked at an Amazon court case where the Supreme Court said they didn’t have to pay for security screening ), but I was sure of the morality.

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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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3 Strategies for Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Shortage

Precheck

3 Strategies for Addressing the Healthcare Workforce Shortage Mar. 2, 2021. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. Healthcare systems in the United States have been feeling the effects of the workforce shortage for years now, but a more dire impact is still to come. The Health Resources and Services Administration predicts significant increases by 2030 in the demand for respiratory and physical and occupational therapists, among other allied health professions.

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How bias in ‘moments that matter’ hurt DEI recruiting efforts

HRExecutive

HR leaders need to begin to feel comfortable feeling uncomfortable, that’s the message from Rocki Howard, chief diversity officer at SmartRecruiters, as employers look to improve their DEI hiring practices. “(It is) only when we get comfortable talking about this subject of diversity that we can start to gain momentum,” Howard said Friday at the virtual Spring HR Technology Conference & Exposition, quoting long-distance runner Deena Kastor, “sometimes the moments that challenge us the most,

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Small Daily Actions Add Up to Big Wins in Leadership

The People Equation

Image credit: Unsplash – Micheile Henderson. I’ve said it before. Leadership is a tough gig. And it doesn’t help when you are bombarded with messages telling you that the path to big wins in leadership come from big, bold risk-taking. Sure, leaders achieve when they think big. But those huge achievements are few and far between. The truth is, leadership is the sum of all you do and who you are on a daily basis – not just when the Big Idea hits pay dirt.

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6 Ways To Enhance Your Employee Engagement Digitally

Hppy

The corporate culture has come a long way in the past few decades with the evolution of technology. The same has affected many fronts of business management and organizations are leveraging it to their advantage. Among these, human resources has been one of those fronts where the effect of technology can be clearly observed. . The prime objective of HR management is to pick out the good ones from the available talent pool and inspire them to give their best.

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employer rejected me, then sent a list of everything I did wrong

Ask a Manager

This post, employer rejected me, then sent a list of everything I did wrong , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a younger person who is job searching for something full-time for the first time. Haven’t been having a lot of luck of course due to the state of the world, but I recently got an interview where I made it all the way to the final round and was rejected.

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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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What is Unconscious Bias? (And How Do You Defeat It?)

TalentCulture

How do you defeat unconscious bias? First, you need to know what it is. Unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) refers to unconscious forms of discrimination and stereotyping based […]. The post What is Unconscious Bias? (And How Do You Defeat It?) appeared first on TalentCulture.

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The future of leadership: Skills to look for in business leaders post-COVID-19

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the business landscape. Many companies experienced anywhere from a 20 to 60 percent loss in revenue in 2020, and more than 14 million Americans either temporarily or permanently lost their jobs. This pandemic has impacted every industry and every aspect of our lives. The 2020 word of the year was “pivot,” as we all scrambled to rapidly adapt.

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3 takeaways from Spring HR Tech’s opening day

HRExecutive

The pandemic’s influence loomed large on the first day of Spring HR Tech—a free, virtual event running through Friday—as listeners tuned in around the globe to hear how the disruptions of the last year will influence technology-powered HR of the future. Despite the challenges the crisis has presented for employers, many speakers struck an optimistic note, heralding this moment as a massive opportunity for HR to effect lasting and needed change—from diversity to engagement and wellness to learnin

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The Go Big or Go Home Myth of Leadership Risk-Taking

The People Equation

flickr. There’s a narrative in the business world that says leaders must take bold risks ( BHAG , anyone?) to garner business success. And while audacious goals do indeed require boldness, there’s an underbelly to this mindset. Left to grow unchecked, that swashbuckling style often morphs into something toxic in the workplace culture and business results suffer.

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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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Turnover ‘Tsunami’ Expected Once Pandemic Ends

SHRM Resources

More than half of employees surveyed in North America plan to look for a new job in 2021, according to a new report, while separate research shows that a quarter of workers plan to quit their jobs outright once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and recruiting efforts ramp up.

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10 Mental Health Tips for Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

EverFi - HR

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers, school counselors, and school employees have remained acutely focused on supporting their students and continuing to do their jobs at this time. In some cases, this may mean teaching, care-taking (whether for children or other loved ones), and continuing to work through the same challenges that anyone else is.

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[#WorkTrends] How to Provide Better Long-term Flexibility for Employees

TalentCulture

According to people operations platform Zenefits, and global provider of human capital management solutions, ADP, there are many solutions to choose from when creating a long-term flexibility strategy for employees. […]. The post [#WorkTrends] How to Provide Better Long-term Flexibility for Employees appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Three strategies to transform your talent agenda in the era of remote work

HR Zone

Retention Three strategies for virtual talent management.

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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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Sumser: Google’s AI ethics problem just got even worse

HRExecutive

In early December 2020, Timnit Gebru was fired from her job. The co-lead of Google’s AI Ethics Research Department was one of the authors of a paper that questioned some of the company’s most valued business models. Two-and-a-half months later, the other leader of the ethics department, Margaret Mitchell, was also fired. The team Gebru built at Google is one of the most diverse in AI.

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Analysis: Key Themes in Leadership Trends for 2021

The People Equation

Image by moritz320 from Pixabay. We’re nearly through the first quarter of 2021 so I decided to take the pulse of what industry analysts and thought leaders are saying about the state of leadership this year. I did an analysis of seven sources* in the talent development and human capital industry to come up with the key themes in leadership trends for this year.

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Supporting Your Mental and Physical Health while Working from Home

Take It Personel-ly

Working from home has long been seen as an ideal way to do work. No need to get up much earlier just to have time to dress, shower and arrive to work, but simply get up, make coffee and start your day. However, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to moving […].

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Should I Sign Termination Papers?

Evil HR Lady

I live in Florida and have been told I need to sign a termination letter stating I was let go due to insubordination, conduct and behavior deemed unacceptable in accordance with the company regulations, etc. I have never refused or implied I was not going to do a task asked of me, and needless to say, I disagree with most of what was written. I am pretty sure it has it worded so they can contest any unemployment claims.

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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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5 Key Tips for Attracting and Retaining Talent During a Pandemic #COVID19

SHRM

Your budget may have taken a hit, you may have had to change course, but you can—and should—still hire top talent. The business world is still finding its footing as the pandemic continues to impact everyone’s lives. If you’re a leader who has had to cut budgets, scale back, and shift course you know, first hand, how fast everything keeps changing.

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How to design a hybrid working model that overcomes common fatigue factors

HR Zone

People How to design a successful hybrid working model.

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Employees are craving support for skills growth; here’s how to help

HRExecutive

A World Economic Forum report released just before the start of the pandemic last year accelerated already-growing conversations around employee skills. Researchers predicted that, by 2025, half of all work tasks would be automated. While it suggested 87 million jobs would be eliminated because of this, the shift would also create 97 million jobs. As this transformation happens, employee skills are at risk of “atrophying,” Mike Bollinger, vice president of strategic initiatives at talent managem

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Episode 274: Building a Culture of Inclusion

Workology

This episode of the Workology Podcast is part of our Future of Work series powered by PEAT, the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology. PEAT works to start conversations around how. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. This episode of the Workology Podcast is part of our Future of Work series powered by PEAT, the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology.

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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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15 Effective YouTube Tricks & Features Everyone Should Know

Take It Personel-ly

YouTube is the second largest and most popular platform for sharing and watching online videos. Whatever you think about video marketing, the first thing that comes to mind is YouTube. More than 1 billion active users and 1 billion hours of videos were watched per day. Here I have posted 15 effective tricks & features […].

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Hiring from only the Top Schools is Lazy

Evil HR Lady

Hiring from top schools (or requiring degrees at all) is a simple proxy for intelligence and hard work. These things are hard to evaluate in an interview or two, so you say “well, if this candidate managed to get into Harvard and graduate theymust be smart and hard working!” And you probably won’t be wrong, because the competition to get into the top schools is so fierce.

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Too Many Meetings: How to Free Your Team to Build, Create, and Thrive

SHRM

Too many meetings can frustrate productivity and morale. Reduce them to free your team. When your calendar staggers under the weight of too many meetings, start with design thinking, involve your team, and improve your use of asynchronous tools. It’s a refrain we’ve heard repeatedly through the year of pandemic work-from-home. We’ve heard it from executives and from front-line leaders: “We have too many meetings.

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