Sat.Sep 14, 2019 - Fri.Sep 20, 2019

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Diversify your company by NOT hiring diverse employees

Digital HR Tech

Just like racial and gender discrimination in our society, the problem with corporate diversity is structural. The challenges of treating all citizens or all employees with equal respect and dignity, of incorporating them efficiently into decision-making, and of seeing their voices equally heard are in both cases inhibited by millennia of social infrastructure. The deck is stacked against the marginalized.

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How to Connect Your People to Purpose and Why It’s Vital

Bonusly

If you’ve read the many workplace psychology studies and whitepapers published over the past decade, you probably know that a sense of purpose in work is important. Studies show that when people believe that their work matters, they’re four times more likely to be engaged, are more motivated, learn faster, and are more fulfilled. But do you know how to activate purpose and connect your people to it? If you’re unsure, you have company.

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How a TYPO Reinforced Company Culture

Robin Schooling

Working in human resources means that one spends an inordinate amount of time writing and sending out “official” missives and documents to employees. Very important things like policies, handbooks, sternly worded admonishments, and memos about cleaning out the refrigerator. And while an e-mail informing employees they are not to feed donuts to the alligator (yes; I’ve sent that one) can be cranked out in a minute, some of our HR tomes take considerably longer to complete.

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5 Things You’ll Never Hear an HR Department of One Say…

UpstartHR

For those of you not in the know, an HR department of one is just what it sounds like: an HR department where one person covers all the bases from an HR, talent, and recruiting perspective. I have a special place in my heart for the HR department of one, because that’s where I came from. When I worked in the HR profession, I had the opportunity to wear all (and I mean ALL) the hats, and while it was challenging it was also a lot of fun.

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HR Playbook: How Paycor Helps You Manage Compliance Risk

There are few certainties in life. Death. Taxes. Changing compliance laws. Keeping up is a full-time job many companies can’t staff. That’s why finding the right HR provider is critical. Learn how Paycor helps you stay ahead. Download the guide today!

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The 10 Best Tools for Increased Employee Engagement

CakeHR

A lot has been said and written about employee engagement. In fact, when it comes to increasing productivity in the workplace, the first question to pop in our heads is often the same—How do you engage employees in the workplace? It seems like we all are aware of how important employee engagement is, but do we really know what it is? I doubt that. More than 70% of US workers reported that they don’t feel engaged in their jobs.

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Workplace Warrior: 5 Steps to Better Productivity

HR Bartender

I’m always looking for ways to be productive and I’d like to think that most people are as well. No one wants to waste their energy. That’s why I was intrigued by this infographic from Lucidchart. They conducted a survey to determine the ways people are more productive. While some of their findings we can’t change, like being the youngest makes you less productive. There were some common themes worth mentioning. Here were my five big takeaways: Stepping away from the computer.

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Boosting Employee Engagement Through Career Conversations

15Five

Want to increase employee engagement? It’s time to look at the career conversations you’re having with your employees. Traditionally, career discussions have been tagged onto the annual performance review process, meaning they occur far too infrequently and with an already painful process. As more companies realize continuous growth and development conversations are a priority for employees, companies are shifting the way they handle reviews altogether.

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The Two Biggest Barriers for Managers Faced with Employee Engagement

Jason Lauritsen

The longer I am immersed in the work of employee engagement , the clearer it is to me that getting it right as a manager is simple and hard. That may sound contradictory, but it’s not. Engaging employees isn’t all that complicated. It starts with forming and maintaining a healthy, positive relationship with each person you manage. Then, ensuring that everything you do protects and builds that relationship and avoids harming it. That sounds pretty simple, right?

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What are the most common mistakes HR organizations make when implementing new tech?

HRExecutive

Influence in HR technology comes from many places, takes many forms and continues to evolve over time. When the HRE /HR Tech Conference team met over to work on this Influencers list , we knew it would be important to consider all aspects of influence. Some have more of a direct and immediate effect on products, while others have a more subtle yet longer-term impact.

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Reworked CONNECT - Empowering the Modern Workforce | May 10-12, 2023, Austin, TX

Speaker: Kristine Dery, Professor of Work, Technology and Innovation, and Academic Research Affiliate at MIT-CISR; Dion Hinchliffe, Chief Technology Officer at Constellation Research

Reworked CONNECT is a must-attend conference for HR professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of work. See the latest trends, technologies, and strategies powering today's most successful workplaces. Secure your conference pass today!

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Why does HR lag behind when it comes to using data?

Workstars

A recent study carried out by Capita Resourcing suggests HR practitioners believe data has an important role to play in enabling them.

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Workplace violence prevention: Practical steps employers can take

Business Management Daily

Workplace violence takes many forms. There are the headline-grabbing shootouts that have managers and workers alike wondering if it could happen to them. More often, it’s two employees pushing each other during an argument. In between, there are petty thefts, serious fights and sexual assaults. Some industries are also more prone to workplace violence, sometimes coming from customers or even patients. But all these incidents have one thing in common.

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Social Status

HRO Today

New research provides key insight into social media’s effectiveness in building employer brand. By Larry Basinait. An employer brand represents who an organization is and what it stands for. It sets the stage for interactions and expectations that current and future employees will have with the organization regarding what it’s like to work there. It provides a look into a company’s culture and values, and reinforces those ideals through the behavior of current employees.

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5 Tips to Balance Advising and Talent Sourcing for Clients

Spark Hire

The juggle is real. . Most days, you simply don’t have time to meet everyone’s expectations. Your right hand is sourcing top talent while the left is fielding ‘urgent’ questions from clients. . If the boundless tasks weigh you down, you’re not alone. In fact, recruiters in the U.S. and Canada are among the busiest. Over 45 percent of respondents in those regions, in a 2017 Social Talent report , say they work more than 45 hours a week. . Busy-ness rears its ugly head in various ways.

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Secrets to the Switch: Choosing the Best HR Software in 2023

Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

Join Patrick Sayers, president of Newcastle Research, to learn the biggest mistakes to avoid when switching your HR software and gain insights into the most important things companies consider on the path to a successful HR technology strategy.

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100+ Top HR and Recruiting Podcasts

SelectSoftware

More and more of the smartest people in the HR industry are sharing their best practices through insightful interviews via podcasts. Whether you’re on your morning commute, or working out in the gym, these podcasts are a great way to stay up to date on the latest in everything from people analytics to hr software. While this list may be a bit daunting, it’s our hope that you latch onto a few new podcasts that pique your interest, and then try out others over time.

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I’m being physically bullied at work, coworker leaves bathroom in chaos, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. I’m being physically bullied at work. I’ve worked in the same office for about five years now. The department I work in seems to be run by a large clique of tight-knit friends (we’re all women), who are also close with management (they all hang out together outside of the office). Those of us who weren’t accepted into the clique are often treated as if we don’t exist, but most days are tolerable.

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2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings: RPO

HRO Today

View the results of this year’s RPO Baker’s Dozen ranking. By The Editors. HRO Today ’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings are based solely on feedback from buyers of the rated services; the ratings are not based on the opinion of the HRO Today staff. We collect feedback annually through an online survey which we distribute to buyers directly through our own mailing lists and indirectly through service providers.

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Cartoon Coffee Break: Water Cooler Talk

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: This post is part of our "Cartoon Coffee Break" series. While we take talent management seriously, we also know it's important to have a good laugh. Check back every two weeks for a new ReWork cartoon. When it comes to the modern workplace, it’s important to create a culture that empowers people to bring their true selves to work. For one thing, people who like their jobs and their colleagues stay longer.

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Creating Benefits Flexibility Your Employees Will Value

Speaker: Alex Anderson - Total Rewards Strategist at Lockton Companies | Leo Tokar - President, People Solutions and Partner at Lockton Companies

Join two total rewards experts, Alex Anderson and Leo Tokar, for an in depth discussion on how your organization can implement transparent and flexible benefits and compensation plans.

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Emergency Preparedness Advice for Healthcare Staffing Agencies

HealthcareSource

How well your agency weathers an emergency depends in part on how well your employees are prepared. Here are some tips to improve staff readiness with emergency response training. The post Emergency Preparedness Advice for Healthcare Staffing Agencies appeared first on HealthcareSource Blog. eLearning and Professional Development General Healthcare HR Events Healthcare HR Initiatives Talent Acquisition Contingent Staffing Healthcare Industry Working in Healthcare

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4 Steps to Cleaner and Better HR Data

Visier

Dirty data refers to the errors or gaps within your workforce data—think missing personal information, the folder of performance reviews you haven’t collated with your HRIS, typos, and other simple human errors. HR data deals with a lot of moving parts, making it notoriously difficult to keep everything up to snuff. It’s next to impossible to have perfectly clean HR data. But many organizations still make the mistake of seeing their dirty data as a barrier to utilizing people analytics.

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Ghost Busting

HRO Today

Keeping candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process is more important now than ever. By Marta Chmielowicz. It’s called “ghosting”—suddenly ending all communication with no warning. While the practice is a common event in today’s dating scene, it is making its way into the business world.

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A Quick Guide to Cultural Transformation

Cornerstone On Demand

When employees are asked to describe why they love their job, many cite a positive company culture. And that makes sense: Whether it be a general feeling of acceptance and comradery or a series of toxic interactions, culture can make or break the employee experience. According to a Deloitte report , there’s a strong correlation between employees who say they are “happy at work” and feel “valued by [their] company,” and those who say their organization has a clearly articulated culture.

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Onboarding Retrospective - A Different Path to Better Onboarding Experiences

Speaker: Carrie Missele - Practice Lead, Learning and Development at Inspirant Group

In this webinar, Carrie Missele will walk you through the process of developing an effective onboarding program that leads to a happy a happy new hire!

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Speed Up Construction Hiring: 5 Ways To Beat The Labor Shortage

ApplicantStack

Construction hiring isn’t going to get easier. According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there were 263,000 open construction jobs in June 2019. This is the highest number since the recession. It’s no secret that many construction employers are struggling to find workers. Construction lost 600,000 jobs during the downturn. Many had been held by boomers who either retired or left the industry. Millennials are not as interested in construction jobs as previous generations.

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How Four Companies Enable their HRBPs with People Analytics

Visier

Many organizations want to enable their HRBPs to adopt a data-driven approach and be the ambassadors for people analytics while providing consultative support to the business on talent strategy. They have often already engaged in transformation of their HR service delivery model and the role of the HRBP. Much of that work has been focused on leveraging automation for record keeping and transaction management.

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Hand-in-Hand

HRO Today

Aligning employer branding and a positive candidate experience is critical to attracting the best talent. By The Editors. You only get one chance to make a first impression.” That advice is often given to candidates who are looking for new jobs and engulfed in the interview process. But nowadays, that philosophy is equally important for organizations seeking the best talent. First impressions are often driven by both a positive candidate experience and employer brand communication strategies.

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Blockchain Is Poised to Make Recruiting More Secure and Candidate-Friendly

Cornerstone On Demand

Blockchain—a secure, universal ledger for sharing digital records—is widely used in the financial industry, but it has the potential to shake up the world of recruiting as well. Not only does it provide identity management for employees, but it also gives employers a reliable way to validate candidates without expensive background checks and time-consuming reference checks.

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What You Really Need to Know to Build an Effective Global Hiring Strategy

Speaker: Carrie Corbin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hope Leigh Marketing Group

Join Carrie Corbin, Global Workplace Executive, Strategist, and Consultant, for this discussion on some of the most common questions around building a global hiring and attraction strategy.