October, 2023

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Clean out those HR cobwebs: 6 outdated practices to get rid of

Workable

During this spooky time of year, we put up cobwebs, but let’s face it: Several HR practices need to be stomped out like that spider scuttling across the floor. (Note: No actual spiders were harmed in the writing of this article.) Sometimes, companies don’t follow “best practices”. They follow “old practices” and don’t think about why. Level up your HR Workable’s HR solution can help you optimize your hiring and management processes – and keep those cobwebs at bay!

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Three Ways To Tap Into Taylor Swift’s Authenticity And Build An Eras-Like Workplace

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Swift's Eras events fill a gap, the same one that today seems to mystify companies and workplaces. People seek a genuine connection – with themselves and their peers.

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21 HR Books Every HR Professional Should Read in 2024

Analytics in HR

The field of Human Resource Management (HRM) is rapidly changing. Staying up to date with the classic concepts and the latest information is more important than ever to remain relevant as an HR professional. In this article, we list 21 must-read HR books that will help you do your job better – whether you’re a seasoned HR practitioner or just getting started in the field.

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Grief: The overlooked employee experience HR needs to pay attention to

HRExecutive

We are often asked why addressing grief in the workplace matters. The answer stems from our own personal journeys with loss, as well as the influence of managers and organizational culture on each of our experiences. - Advertisement - Dr. Mekel Harris: “I had no idea that just three weeks after receiving a diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer, my mom would die.

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Unlocking Global Payroll Potential

This whitepaper examines the rise, and subsequent challenges, faced by U.S. companies expanding globally, and explores best practices for achieving seamless and compliant global payroll operations.

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Are Your Candidates Lying to Get the Job?

SHRM Resources

A recent survey found that 70 percent of workers lie on resumes, and hiring managers aren't surprised. In a competitive environment, candidates may embellish their skills and experience to get the job.

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Grind Culture Isn’t Working. How Can Wellness Win?

TalentCulture

The Problem With Grind Culture In recent years, “hustle” and “grind” culture have become equated with drive, ambition, and success. The logic is that if you are not incessantly working, you won’t meet your goals. Grind culture also ties a person’s worth to the product they produce. However, it comes at the expense of individual […] The post Grind Culture Isn’t Working.

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3 transformational benefits of employee empowerment

HRExecutive

While the “Great Resignation” has faded from the headlines, the desire for choice among workers that helped fuel this movement will endure. Workplace trends like the “The Big Stay,” “quiet quitting “ or the newest one to catch my attention—”loud laborers” (employees who focus more on self-promotion than tangible work results)—tend to paint a picture of an adversarial relationship between employers and their employees.

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What Is a Pay Period & How Many Pay Periods Are in a Year?

Replicon

As part of running a business, it is important that you pay your employees consistently and on a pre-defined date. The on-time payments help them plan their budget and keep you compliant with rules and regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To help you understand this in depth, this blog will dive deep into the concept of pay periods and explore how many pay periods are there in a year.

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TIME Magazine Names UKG One of the World’s Best Companies

UKG

TIME Magazine Names UKG One of the World’s Best Companies brandon.bielich Tue, 10/31/2023 - 13:32 Main Image Background Color Magenta Body UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, is one of the World’s Best Companies of 2023, according to TIME magazine. The inaugural list honors companies from across industries with great workplace cultures, continued business growth, and positive sustainability practices.

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8 Pillars of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have long been a priority for companies, but the pandemic has made the need to increase these efforts even more apparent. As many companies have doubled down on efforts, how can they transform promises into company-specific actions? This eBook shares what a comprehensive commitment to DEI looks like at every part of the employee lifecycle.

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Episode 408: The First Nationally Recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program With Mike Hess & Sarah Mark

Workology

This episode of the Workology Podcast features Mike Hess and Sarah Mark talking about apprenticeship programs at Salesforce. The post Episode 408: The First Nationally Recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program With Mike Hess & Sarah Mark appeared first on Workology.

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KPMG redundancies: Looking under the bonnet at company culture

HR Zone

Businesses can and do hit hard times. Sometimes redundancy is the only option. But businesses must show awareness and culpability regarding their behaviour and its links to cuts. Blaire Palmer, CEO, That People Thing Ltd, takes a closer look at KPMG’s announcement of job cuts and pay freezes.

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Six Signs That You Are Being Gaslighted And How To Break Free

Forbes Coaches Council

By identifying the signs of gaslighting, you empower yourself to break free, reaffirming your sense of reality and regaining control over your own narrative.

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How this HR Honor Roll winner navigated employee trauma and growth

HRExecutive

In early 2016, Heather Vogel read about a job opening at the Children’s Home Society of Florida. While she was immediately attracted to the mission of the nonprofit, the vice president of HR title seemed too “typical HR” for her transformation -focused career trajectory. - Advertisement - She remained senior director and acting vice president, retail HR at Ashley HomeStore until, just a few months later, another CHS position popped up on her radar: chief talent officer.

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The Greatest Overlooked Tool: A Recruiting Assessment Guide to Transforming Hiring

You know talent acquisition is essential to business success, but are you frustrated with hiring results? Learn how to spotlight ideal talent & match them to the right roles in your organization today by using the Greatest Overlooked Tool.

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What Is a Clopening Shift and Clopening Laws?

Replicon

The clopening shift is when an employee who closes the business at night is responsible for opening it after a few hours of rest. Businesses use clopening shifts voluntarily or involuntarily for various reasons. However, many US states are restricting its excessive practice to keep the law of ‘right to rest’ intact. This guide discusses how the clopening shift works, the downsides of Clopening shifts, and how the clopening laws minimize its practice & in which states.

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What is UKG Aspire? Everything You Need to Know About Our Annual Customer Conference

UKG

What is UKG Aspire? Everything You Need to Know About Our Annual Customer Conference heather.vanhou… Fri, 10/20/2023 - 12:06 Main Image Background Color Teal Body Have you heard of UKG Aspire? It brings 5,000 workplace leaders together to learn, celebrate successes, and connect on technology that helps make organizations great places to work. This year’s Aspire will be extraordinary, but there’s one special moment we’re very excited to share: the reveal of our generative artificial intelligence

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HR’s Wakeup Call: The Urgent Need To Tackle LGBTQ+ Sexual Harassment

HR Tech Girl

Sexual harassment of LGTBQ+ people impacts psychological safety and workplace culture. So why is no one talking about it? The post HR’s Wakeup Call: The Urgent Need To Tackle LGBTQ+ Sexual Harassment appeared first on People Managing People.

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Ageism: 12 ways to slay the hidden DEI dragon

HR Zone

Age discrimination is the most frequently cited form of workplace bias, with reports stating more than one in ten adults in the UK [1] think their age

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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Drive Business Results

According to Forbes, employees who feel listened to show a 64% longer commitment to tasks. And that’s just for starters. Learn how emotionally intelligent leaders drive business results. Download Paycor’s guide for the full story.

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18 Podcasting Tips To Help Entrepreneurs Launch A Successful One

Forbes Coaches Council

Starting a podcast can be more challenging than one might imagine, so getting a leg up by listening to the insights of those who have done it before is a smart move.

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Josh Bersin: Why tech is an ‘essential element’ of HR | Video interview

HRExecutive

Josh Bersin , g lobal HR industry analyst , says technology has become an essential element in optimizing the practice of human resources. See what he told HRE about why 2024 is going to be an interesting year w ith this “big, hairy thing” we know as AI. - Advertisement - Bersin says it’s happening around us, but leaders in the HR profession are not entirely sure of the implications that will impact businesses.

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How Does HR Analytics Transform Workforce Planning?

TalentCulture

With so many interesting new HR tools available lately, are you wondering if more modern HR analytics could improve your workforce planning capabilities? In a world where companies need data-driven approaches to define, deliver, and improve workforce strategies, exactly how can modern tools help? Today’s HR tools offer exciting new capabilities.

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How a Culture of Trust Can Make a Company a Great Place to Work

UKG

How a Culture of Trust Can Make a Company a Great Place to Work heather.vanhou… Thu, 10/19/2023 - 13:25 Main Image Background Color Blue Body A great employee experience doesn ’ t hinge solely on compensation or benefits. Instead, it's founded on trust—a sentiment that leaders can often overlook. To cultivate genuine trust within an organization, every employee, whether in the C-suite or on the factory floor, must feel supported, valued, and genuinely heard.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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ChatGPT for People Analytics: A Practical Guide With Examples

Analytics in HR

HR professionals who harness ChatGPT for people analytics gain a powerful tool for extracting meaningful insight from the vast amounts of data being collected. With its ability to comprehend language and generate text, ChatGPT can participate in a conversation that simplifies your efforts to leverage data effectively. In this article, we’ll explain how to use ChatGPT to analyze and interpret people analytics data for improved HR strategies and decision-making.

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Seven ways to create an effective reverse mentoring programme

HR Zone

Reverse mentoring is when a senior leader is mentored by a person from an under-represented background – by means of gender, age, ethnicity,

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15 Misconceptions About Leadership (And How New Leaders Are Impacted)

Forbes Coaches Council

How the workforce perceives leaders in general can be a serious factor in their success, or lack thereof, and widespread misconceptions can impact a new leader's career.

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Benefits flexibility: Why it’s a must-have for a 5-generation workforce

HRExecutive

As the benefits open enrollment period kicks off, employees across the country will make decisions that affect their health and wellbeing , and they will all bring unique life experiences to these decisions. - Advertisement - While each employee has a unique set of needs and interests, there are some distinct generational differences that should inform organizational benefits strategy, communication and long-term engagement.

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Ask an Expert: Stump Our I-9 Pros With Your Compliance Questions

Speaker: Chapelle Ryon, CEO of WorkBright

Ensuring I-9 compliance has never been more important…or more confusing. If you’ve struggled to find answers to your specific I-9 and compliance questions, join WorkBright, the experts in remote I-9 onboarding, for a free webinar where a panel of industry leaders will discuss: I-9 compliance tips and best practices Pros and cons of I-9 Alternative Procedure Exploring other options to facilitate I-9 remotely Open audience Q&A for all things I-9 compliance Bring your questions and hear from I-

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Why Companies Should Hire Older Workers

SHRM Resources

While some older workers are gearing up for retirement, others have no plans to end their career soon and can offer an extraordinary amount of expertise. Here are tips on hiring and retaining older workers.

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UKG Ready Named a Leader in Small and Midsized HCM Technology

UKG

UKG Ready Named a Leader in Small and Midsized HCM Technology tonya.evans Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:06 Main Image Background Color Magenta Body UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced that UKG Ready has been named a Leader in the NelsonHall NEAT report for Next Generation HCM Technology in the SMB Market Focus.

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How To Create a Candidate Persona: An Essential Guide

Analytics in HR

How can you improve your odds of finding and retaining top talent? The answer lies in creating a compelling candidate persona. This handy tool serves as a guide for attracting and recruiting candidates who are the best fit for your organization. In this blog, we’ll dive deep into the art and science of crafting a candidate persona. We’ll explore the step-by-step process of defining your ideal candidate.