January, 2019

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Gig Workers Challenge Old Order

SHRM Resources

They’re creating computer code, carting food and passengers around in their own cars, and popping in monthly for a project meeting. What’s their story? Are these occasional workers underemployed, unable to secure a salaried job? Are they Millennials and Generation Zers sampling different occupations before they commit to a career? Or Baby Boomers making some extra cash to supplement their retirement savings?

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Employer Branding Consultant – How To Find One That Gets Results

Blu Ivy Group

How do you find an employer branding consultant that will get you results? Many people call themselves employer branding consultants, but a good one will have expertise in several areas – each of them critical. Make sure that whoever you work with has the required expertise – the success of your employer brand depends on it. Employer branding is core to your entire culture.

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The 71+ Biggest HR Tech Conferences to Attend in 2019

Digital HR Tech

HR tech conferences are always a great occasion to speak with industry experts in person, to see some of the coolest HR tech startups pitch their business, and to find out more about the companies behind the technology we write about here on Digital HR Tech. And that’s not even all of it. Today’s HR tech conferences offer countless of interesting talks held by industry leaders as well as the opportunity to connect in real life with your peers, to exchange thoughts and ideas with them

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Healthcare Recruitment Strategies for Attracting Millennials and Generation Z

Precheck

Healthcare Recruitment Strategies for Attracting Millennials and Generation Z Jan. 8, 2019. Bryan-Barajas.jpg. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. Millennials now make up the largest proportion of the American workforce, at 35 percent. And Generation Z, people born after 1996, represents another massive wave that has begun joining the workforce. There are an estimated 61 million members of Gen Z — bigger than Generation X and two-thirds the size of the baby boomers’ population.

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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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New Michigan Sick Leave Law Starts March 2019

Zenefits

As of March 2019, Michigan will be the first-ever state to institute a paid sick leave mandate. This Act will have a significant impact on the state’s employers in terms of payroll costs, benefits, and hiring decisions. The local chamber of commerce describes the new Michigan sick leave law as “the most punitive and aggressive proposal to be pursued in any state to date, especially as it relates to the smaller employer definition, accrual rates, and lack of carve-outs.”.

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LinkedIn Talent Insights Gives Staffing Firms the Edge They’re Looking For

Linkedin Talent Blog

Tight labor markets and competition for candidates. Soaring attrition. Increasing time to fill. Underdeveloped client accounts. Sounds like a recipe for recruitment indigestion. It’s a hard time to hire, for sure. Which is both the challenge and the opportunity for staffing agencies. Firms that can regularly and effectively deliver talent to clients in the current market will thrive.

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#BlackBlogsMatter : Let’s Separate For Peace Sake

The Aristocracy of HR

010010000000As I continue on my journey of life, I find the one thing I consistently seek is peace. I enjoy peace in my relationships, peace of mind, peace in matters of the heart, and just general equilibrium as much as possible with most things in my life. Please do not discount the effort it takes […].

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Breaking the Talent Bottleneck: 3 Ways to Force a Nimble Workforce

Allegis Global Solutions

Whether a company needs to build a website, develop an application, move to a new facility, or deliver a communications campaign, there are many ways to get the job done.

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Culture Amp Acquires Zugata: Employee Feedback Market Gets Hotter

Josh Bersin

Today Culture Amp, one of the leading providers of employee engagement tools, announced the acquisition of Zugata , an innovative AI-based peer-to-peer development platform. What does this really mean? Well as I’ve written about in my latest research , there is a fast-growing reinvention of the HR software market taking place, largely driven by innovative.

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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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my coworkers complained that the look of my breasts post-mastectomy is making them uncomfortable

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I recently had a double mastectomy with reconstruction, but the reconstruction on one side failed. As a consequence, I am not exactly symmetrical at the moment and will stay this way until the reconstruction is attempted again (probably next summer). I decided to not wear an external implant (it goes in the bra and once I’m dressed makes it look like both sides are identical) so even with clothes on it is quite obvious that I am missing a breast.

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Top 10 Phone Interview Questions to Ask Job Candidates

TalentLyft

Great phone interview questions will help you uncover the best candidates in less than 15 minutes. Discover which 10 phone interview questions you should be asking your job candidates to find out everything you need to make an informed decision and select the top candidates. Read More.

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Are leaders really committed to talent development?

HR Zone

Development. Talent development: are leaders committed to it?

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#WorkTrends: Who Should You Hire?

TalentCulture

Who should you hire? It might be the most important question you ask at work. Forget meeting your quarterly goals or expanding into new markets; if you don’t find the right people for your team, you’re going to be out of the ballgame pretty quickly. That’s why this week we have double the insight for you. We’re joined by two amazing guests who are working toward creating a less stressful, more predictable hiring process.

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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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Global Employment Trends: How Hiring Models Are Evolving.

Allegis Global Solutions

Given the talent shortages across North America, and the EMEA and APAC regions, companies are feeling the pressure to improve their ability to secure the workforce they need, and employers will continue to engage talent solutions partners to better acquire and manage talent across all work models.

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VR Enters Corporate Learning With A Vengeance: And The Results Are Amazing

Josh Bersin

As an experienced technology and HR analyst, I’m always a little skeptical about new tools. In the case of Virtual Reality (VR), I played around with the cardboard VR from the New York Times , but never really thought it was ready for prime time. Wow, was I wrong. About a year ago I went. Read more» The post VR Enters Corporate Learning With A Vengeance: And The Results Are Amazing appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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my coworker doesn’t want me to have a communal candy dish because of temptation

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I keep a candy dish on my desk – have done so for years. It’s communal. I often fill it. Others contribute. It sits alongside some Aleeve and Tums that are also communal. Lots of people express happiness that it is there. Many people say they enjoy the candy. It can go long stretches being empty. The last few weeks it’s been filled with chocolate kisses.

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How to Turn Employees into Employer Brand Ambassadors?

TalentLyft

Your best employer brand ambassadors are your employees. They are the most trusted source of truth about how your company works. If you want to tell the story of your company, they are your best storytellers. Learn how to encourage them to share a compelling story about your company and help you recruit top talent! Read More.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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10 Tips for Being a Happy and Successful Remote Worker

Bonusly

According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report from FlexJobs , 3.9 million U.S. employees, or 2.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce, now work from home at least half of the time. This number is only set to grow with hiring managers predicting that in the next 10 years, more than one third of their employees will work remotely. As more organizations hire remote workers to increase their talent pool, companies are trying to set themselves apart by introducing robust remote work prog

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#WorkTrends: What Will Change at Work in 2019?

TalentCulture

Happy New Year! I hope that your holidays provided you the recharge you needed to get 2019 off to a great start. It’s the “new” in “new year” that we’re talking about this week on #WorkTrends. We’re all wondering how 2019 is going to be different from 2018, and I’m not talking about the new coffee machine your boss has surprised you with. This week we speak with Marylene Delbourg-Delphis, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and […].

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13 Signs That You Should Walk Away From Your Startup Business

Forbes Coaches Council

When a startup business is faltering, it may be time to decide whether to carry on or walk away. Members of Forbes Coaches Council offer their insights on the signs that show it's time for an entrepreneur to cut their losses and move on from a startup.

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Recruiting Trends to Watch for in 2019

HR Morning

If you thought recruiting top talent was tough going in 2018, experts predict 2019 will be even tougher. . Why? Because today’s increasingly competitive recruiting challenges are set against a backdrop of ever-changing, more sophisticated and even more costly recruiting trends. Here is the HRMorning.com short list of trends to watch for, so that you can position yourself for success by better preparing for and prioritizing your recruiting resources in the coming year.

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Just landed: Ultimate Guide to I-9 Compliance

If you’re seeking guidance in the complicated world of I-9, you’re in the right place! As a pioneer in virtual onboarding tech, WorkBright has been simplifying the I-9 process since 2014 when they launched Smart I-9, a digital form built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Ten years later, they’ve heard just about every I-9 question imaginable, so their team of experts has developed this comprehensive FAQ to distill years of experience into a practical and accessible guide to all things I-9.

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am I doing dog-friendly wrong, do I still need printed copies of my resume, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Am I doing dog-friendly wrong? I recently started a job at a dog-friendly office and I love the option to bring my dog to work with me sometimes. While I don’t bring him every day, I do it more than I anticipated because it’s just such a nice perk. Most of the dogs at work are old and very relaxed — they don’t stray too far from their owners and they don’t really have much energy.

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Using Video in Recruitment: Interview with Abby Cheesman, Co-founder at Skill Scout

TalentLyft

We interviewed Abby Cheesman, a Co-founder at Skill Scout. We asked her about the video recruitment best practices and challenges. Abbyy also presented great insights, tactics and examples of using videos to attract, hire and develop talent. Read More.

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E-Verify Is Back Up, Expect Processing Delays

SHRM Resources

Employers that participate in E-Verify, the government’s electronic employment eligibility verification program, have until Feb. 11 to create and enter cases into the system for all hires made during the 35-day partial government shutdown.

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Yes, Your Employees Are Probably Looking for Other Jobs. Stop Trying to Fight It.

TalentCulture

With low unemployment and growing demand for talent, it’s absolutely a job seeker’s market out there right now. A survey last year found that 82 percent of workers were open to new employment opportunities, and Gallup data from 2015 and 2016 indicated that half of all employees in the U.S. were actively seeking new jobs. The ongoing talent crunch means a huge percentage of job applicants are actively employed at other companies.

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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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The Biggest Lies HR Should Stop Believing

HRExecutive

Do cats really have nine lives? Well, that’s certainly debatable, but here’s something else that makes use of the number nine: Marcus Buckingham’s latest book. In Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World , the world-famous consultant (and opening keynoter at the HR Tech Conference a few years ago) offers his take on what’s holding back everyone at the workplace.

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Performance Management Trends for 2019

HR Morning

As we move into 2019, organizations of all sizes are once again reviewing employee performance management strategies. In a field as dynamic and fast-changing as HR, the new year is seeing HR teams trying new approaches that include recent scientific insights, productivity research and technology developments. The traditional annual review is on its way out at more and more organizations, with increasing focus on continuous performance appraisal and management.

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my office mate asks me 75 questions a day — literally

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: Due to renovations, I’ve been put in the same office as another employee. We work different jobs, but are technically peers in the company’s hierarchy. He is, frankly, driving me crazy. Every question that comes across his mind, he gets up and verbally asks me. Most of these are surprisingly basic questions. Some questions are work related.