Sat.Oct 05, 2019 - Fri.Oct 11, 2019

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Learning Corner With Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why It’s Important to Include Age in Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Cornerstone On Demand

At Stanford University, during the 2018-2019 academic year, virtually every meeting of the faculty senate included a report—or two—on the university’s diversity efforts. Yet ageism was never addressed—and continues to go unnoticed. According to a faculty colleague, the former dean of the School of Engineering, who is now the Provost, appointed a strategy committee packed with young faculty members simply because, to use her highly inopportune phrase, “they are the future.

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World Mental Health Day: achieving equality between mental and physical health in the workplace

HR Zone

Change World Mental Health Day: the fight for equality.

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Let’s Take Care of Us, Too

SHRM

Human resources professionals, today is World Mental Health Day. Let’s chat. I recently had an experience at an event where I got the opportunity to have extended sit-down conversations with HR professionals about what is keeping them up at night in terms of their workplace processes. As an HR practitioner for years, I’ve been there. The long days that turn into long nights, the weekdays that turn into working weekends, the 24/7 connected world that we live in.

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This is why you have to take employee experience seriously

HRExecutive

One of the five key takeaways from the recently concluded HR Technology Conference & Expo in Las Vegas involved the employee experience. According to HR technology guru Josh Bersin , for example, vendors are focusing their attention on “employee-centric tools” that operate within Microsoft Outlook, Slack, Salesforce and other widely used workplace tools.

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Investing in HR Software: How to Get Internal Buy-in

Buying HR software is a major decision. That’s why finding the right provider based on your needs and ensuring key decision makers are on board is vital. Download Paycor’s guide for tips to address common concerns across your buying committee.

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What Employees Think About Inclusion in the Workplace [New Research]

Quantum Workplace

Diversity and inclusion go hand-in-hand in the workplace. While diversity is about having a mix of people with differences and similarities, inclusion is about creating a fair and safe environment that supports and empowers that mix of people.

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Mental Health Needs To Be Destigmatized In The Workplace—Here’s How To Do It

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Today is World Mental Health Day, and it’s important to reflect that the tens of millions of people nationwide who deal with mental health issues can face serious stigmatization on the job.

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Why people are your greatest asset

Insperity

“People are your greatest asset.”. You’ve probably heard this at some point, but what does it really mean? Is it just a recruiting slogan, or is it a viable approach to building a stronger business? And how can you tell when a company is serious about valuing employees and when it’s just window dressing? And most importantly, why should valuing employees matter to a business owner?

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Working from home and the pros and cons to your mental health

Tsheets

Working from home can seem like a dream. You don’t have to worry about traffic. You always have snacks on hand. And sometimes you don’t even have to wear pants. . Remote work is becoming all the rage in the business world. Most people can work remotely—either full- or part-time—as long as they have access to a reliable internet connection. Yet, just as with any modern office trend, there are some downsides too. .

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Why Smart Staffing Firms Are Training Associates

Penn Foster

As the skills gap puts pressure on businesses in various industries, those businesses turn to staffing firms to fill open positions. There’s just one problem; staffing firms are facing the same challenges as the businesses they’re supporting. Record low unemployment rates, weak workforce participation rates and changing skills demands make finding the right temporary employee more difficult than ever.

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

Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

Does your organization need more productivity (and less pain) from your HR software? With the increase of technology-dependent remote work and highly sophisticated cyber threats on the rise, it's critical to successfully implement an HR platform that can help your organization see actionable information in real-time to hit all your key workforce KPIs.

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5 breakthrough in-store experiences (and the employees behind them)

Qualtrics HR

Increasingly, online and offline customer experiences form part of a merged ecosystem where shoppers move freely between multiple channels. To provide the levels of ease and personalization customers now expect, brands must engage their audiences seamlessly across all touchpoints. Employees have an important role to play in making that happen. Multiple channels, one customer relationship.

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Talent Mobility: Why it Matters to the Future of Your Organization

TalentGuard

Talent Mobility: Why it Matters to the Future of Your Organization. Talent mobility was identified as a key emerging trend in Deloitte’s 2019 Human Capital Trends Survey and has already been embraced by best-in-class, high performance organizations who understand the value of developing a culture focused on their people. For companies new to talent mobility, it is rapidly becoming a priority for 2019 and beyond.

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How Can An Applicant Tracking System Enhance Workplace Morale?

Take It Personel-ly

For any business, the recruitment process is one of the most crucial steps to success. Not only do your recruitment strategies determine the quality of candidates who join your team, they can also affect employee confidence after they become part of your workforce. You may already be aware of how using an ATS or Applicant […].

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ICYMI: AI, Machine Learning and Other Tech Trends from HR Tech 2019

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping the most popular trends, events and conversations every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Each year, the HR Tech Conference gathers HR experts and professionals to discuss how companies can use technology to drive more successful programs and improve the talent experience.

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2023 HR Technology Trends: What's New and What's Next

Speaker: Ben Eubanks - Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory

The world of HR has changed so much in recent years, and so have the technologies and tools that support HR and talent leaders. But frankly, keeping up with the ever-changing HR tech landscape can feel like another full-time job. That's why we're sharing with you this webinar session with Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer for Lighthouse Research & Advisory.

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Holiday Hiring Best Practices

SHRM Resources

?As the holiday season rapidly approaches, employers need to ensure that they have adequate bench strength to cover demand and provide excellent service—and that they're adhering to all applicable laws and requirements governing seasonal employees. UPS announced that it expects to hire 100,000 workers for the peak holiday season this year, mostly nonpermanent but some full time, and all with access to health care and retirement benefits.

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Use the Right Technology Tool For the Job

HR Bartender

The word “hack” is often used instead of tips. For example, here’s a blog post on “ 100 Incredible Life Hacks that Make Life So Much Easier ”. The first one is “Tie a small piece of fabric to your luggage. Saves a lot of time to check if it’s your bag or not.” I like to think of hacks as discovering new ways to use common items. For example, when I travel, I always have a small binder clip with me in case since the curtains won’t close right.

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People Analytics Maturity: Where Are You on Your Journey? [Quiz]

Visier

People analytics has been trending in the HR community for a decade now, but the majority of organizations are still only in the earliest stages of analytics adoption. This has been partially due to the financial barriers of people analytics solutions—the cost of having an in-house analytics team and the price point of most analytics solutions have been prohibitive for midsize organizations. . 74% of all organizations surveyed by Deloitte see the future of HR cloud technologies as important, but

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5 qualities of a CEO that make them awesome at their job

Workable

If you were to narrow down the ideal qualities of a CEO to five items, what would you choose to include? Many would consider leadership, confidence or communication: these are certainly important CEO qualifications. But, do they make a good CEO? Maybe not: for example, according to research published in Harvard Business Review, confidence will make a CEO twice as likely to get hired, but it doesn’t seem to impact how well they do the job.

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The HR Leader’s Guide to Recruiting & Hiring

62% of Paycor survey respondents say we’re in a permanent talent shortage. By 2030, we’ll see more jobs than workers (BCG).

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Free Exit Interview Template & Employee Offboarding: Everything You Need to Know

CakeHR

An exit interview is a survey conducted with an employee before he or she is officially out of the company. The exit interview follows an exit interview template. During exit interviews, positive and negative feedback are highly encouraged. This is a great time for companies to learn why the employee is resigning, how the company can improve, and what the leaving employee likes about his employment.

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7 Career Lessons Learned from Attending a NASA Social

HR Bartender

Over the summer, Mr. Bartender and I attended NASA’s Ascent Abort flight test. The Ascent Abort flight test was a simulation designed to ensure that NASA can maintain astronaut safety in case of an emergency. The test flight was done as part of the preparations for next year’s Artemis launch. We’ve lived in Florida a long time and believe it or not…we’ve never been to a launch!

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LiveInspired Across the Nation: Kronos Snags Trio of Health and Wellness Awards

Empower Software

Kronos Incorporated today announced that it has received national recognition for its wellness efforts in three separate competitions, including being named one of the 50 healthiest employers in the U.S.

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12 Employee Onboarding Statics You Need to Know in 2019

Typelane

Anyone who has begun a new role at an organization can attest to the importance of onboarding–and the impact of a poor (or even absent) onboarding program. It sets the tone for the company, its mission, and its commitment to employees. Recent research shows that 88% of employees state that their current employer did not provide them with a productive onboarding program.

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Upskilling HR: Future-Proof Your HR Career

Speaker: Jeanne Achille - CEO, The Devon Group

Is your HR department running around barefoot like the shoemaker's children? If so, you're on a collision course with the ever-changing realities of the workplace, which necessitate strong HR tech skills. In this webinar, we'll look at why HR should invest in learning to ensure organizational resiliency and employee retention. Consider it self-care as we discuss how to future-proof your own career through the opportunities provided by upskilling.

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Small Business Month Webinar: Managing Employment Law Risks in a Small Business

360HR

Webinar available for viewing. Unwittingly breaking employment law is a grave risk that many SMEs face. To manage employment law risks, it pays to understand the sources for Australia’s employment laws. Australian employment law sets down your legal obligations for employing people. The penalties and fines for non-adherence to these laws are substantial.

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Keeping an Eye on Compliance with ADA Online Accommodation Requirements

General Information Services

The past two years have seen a growing number of lawsuits being filed against organizations that do not operate websites that offer a means for the blind or visually impaired to navigate the site, even when using screen reading software. Fines for. Visit the HireRight Blog to read the full article.

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8 Tips on How to Get Promoted from Experts + Infographic

GetFive

Click image to download infographic! Everyone wants to be recognized for their contributions and earn a promotion. Promotions, however, aren’t given these days simply due to seniority. Tenure at a company is only one factor, and there are many other ways you can position yourself for success. Consider these eight expert tips for getting a promotion.

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How to better onboard remote employees

Typelane

Onboarding remote employees is increasingly important in the workplace – from the hottest startups to more established companies, everyone is talking about it! The general idea is unanimously accepted – give your new hires the best possible start. That translates into making the new hires experience amazing from when the sign their contract to several weeks and even months after their first day.

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Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template

When it comes to benefits, communication is critical. To help you easily explain your offerings at open enrollment, Paycor created an open enrollment sample letter (and a few tips). Download this free Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template today.