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5 Experts on the Best Ways to Engage Your Seasonal Employees

Cornerstone On Demand

Thanksgiving weekend kicked off what's expected to be the busiest holiday shopping season to date. According to the National Retail Federation , Americans are expected to spend around $655 billion in stores and online — a 3.6 percent increase from last year. For the next several weeks, retail companies will be meeting this demand thanks in part to thousands of seasonal hires (738,000 to be exact).

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EEOC issues new discrimination guidance: 11 things you must know

HR Morning

The EEOC is supplanting a 14-year-old section in its compliance manual with a brand new set of enforcement guidance. . The new guidance covers national origin discrimination, and it has replaced the EEOC’s 2002 compliance manual section on that topic. Of course, employers already know they can’t discriminate against individuals on the basis of their national origin.

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The One Component of the Annual Review that Must Stay

ClearCompany HRM

The traditional annual performance review has been criticized for missing the mark in specific feedback, timeliness and progress. 45% of HR leaders do not think annual performance reviews are an accurate appraisal for employee’s work and only 14% of organizations are happy with their performance management system. Performance Management

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When Calculating Overtime, Employers Can Exclude Meal Allowances

HR Daily Advisor

Payments provided to employees for food—as long as they are reasonable and for the employer’s benefit—do not need to be counted as wages when calculating overtime, a federal appeals court has ruled. While the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that some compensation—on-call pay, certain bonuses, meal expenses not incurred for the employer’s benefit, and others—be considered part of an employee’s “regular rate of pay,” other meal per diems don’t fall into that category, the 10th U.S.

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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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Are You A "Workplace Prisoner"?

Cornerstone On Demand

You might be surprised to learn that one in twelve global workers are “Disengaged" yet are still planning to stay with their current employer. That's correct. About 8 percent of the people you come in contact with at work or in a working situation are miserable in what they are doing, are doing the minimum to get by and have no plan to change their situation. We call these employees “Workplace Prisoners." Our research has uncovered a number of reasons why employees become “Prisoners."

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Pretty People Make the Best Employees

The Tim Sackett Project

What do you think of, in regards to smarts, when I say: “Sexy Blond model type”? What about: “Strong Athletic Jock?” ” What about: “Scrawny nerdy band geek?” ” My guess is most people would answer: Dumb, Dumb, Smart – or something to that context. In HR we call this profiling and make no mistake, profiling is done by almost all of our hiring managers.

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Employee’s Poor Performance Leads to Reduction of Preferred Salary

HR Daily Advisor

by Adam R. Bennett. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit— which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee—recently affirmed a lower court’s ruling that an employer didn’t violate the Equal Pay Act (EPA) even though it paid a man and a woman different wages for performing the same job.

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Cartoon Coffee Break: Productivity Booster

Cornerstone On Demand

Cartoon Coffee Break: Productivity Booster 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. Header Photo Credit: Creative Commons Categories: Talent Management

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My Philanthropic HR/Recruitment Tech Journey

Jeff Waldman

Before I could blink an eye SocialHRCamp Vancouver came and went yesterday. 125 leading HR & Recruitment practitioners ventured out into the rain on an early Saturday morning to the BC Tech Association. All 16 speakers (15 of them first-time SocialHRCamp participants) were amazing, the sponsors (BC Tech Association, VanHack , Mindfield Group , Ruutly and Rise ) were, and still are, awesome.

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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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5 Eye-Opening HR Stats: Why Employee Recognition Matters

Achievers

By: Sarah Clayton. Communications and Campaigns Specialist, Achievers. Employees are arguably the most important component of a successful business. Employees put a human face on the product, build relationships with customers, and define the work culture that feeds business performance – yet 32% of companies struggle to retain top talent.

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Put the “Human” Back in HR for a Positive Workplace Culture

CultureIQ

Every HR manager can think of a time they didn’t feel they were part of the team. Perhaps an employee was particularly upset about a meeting and took it out on you, or maybe you had to implement an unpopular policy and your otherwise friendly co-workers were shooting daggers at you with their eyes for days.

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How Government Agencies Can Simplify Their HR Paper Problems

Cornerstone On Demand

The federal government is the largest employer in the United States. But is it the most efficient when it comes to human resources? According to a collaboration between Cornerstone and the Partnership for Public Service, it may be less efficient by favoring old paper-based processes over newer automated and integrated IT systems.

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Five Things Brands Need To Know When Working With Influencers

The Aristocracy of HR

000011000010I’ve been working for a few years now with multiple brands per year. I have worked with brands in the music industry to emerging technology companies. When I reflect on what has made for a great partnership in the past, there are several themes that crop up over and over again. Conversely, there are other […].

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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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Technology: Cause or Solution to Employee Burnout

HR Bartender

I wrote a post recently about technology and burnout. I believe burnout is a huge issue for individuals and organizations. It’s an issue we need to be cognizant of in our roles as human resources and business leaders. In today’s workplaces, we have an opportunity to use technology tools to help us reduce the effects of employee burnout. But not everyone feels the same way.

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How To Turn A Technical Expert Into A Leader

15Five

This is a story about a man named Andrew. Andrew was an ambitious young accountant. He was smart and worked hard. And because he was smart, he caught the attention of people in charge of the business. As these things often go, he was promoted – the usual prize for being smart, working hard and putting the needs of the business first. And then it all started to go very wrong. Andrew was a technical expert.

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TED Talk Tuesday: The Antidote to Apathy

Cornerstone On Demand

This post is part of our monthly TED Talk Tuesday serie s, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways. You can learn more about our partnership with TED here. According to his business card, Dave Meslin is a "community choreographer," due to his work on projects that cut across traditional party lines in grassroots and electoral politics as well as community arts.

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Top 5 Soft Skills Gaps and How to Overcome Them

ATD Human Capital

Soft skills are one of the hottest topics in the human resource and business community, and rightly so. Mastery of these skills increases the chance for professional success. If you want to grow professionally, improving your soft skills is the place to start. Despite soft skills’ importance, many still struggle with them, and everyone has room to grow. Here are the five most common soft skills gaps and how you can overcome them. Self-Awareness.

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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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Working With a Job Accommodation – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I’ve mentioned before that, years ago, I was involved in a major auto accident. And as a result, I spent years in recovery. I was fortunate to work for an employer who accommodated my situation. Not everyone gets those same opportunities. That’s what today’s reader note is about. I received my first performance review after 22 months in my role. Two months later, I was forced into another job. I am not good at this job.

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Workforce Trends: What to Expect in 2017

Ultimate Software

As we approach the end of 2016, we are compelled to look ahead to what we can expect in the new year! With that in mind, here are my predictions for the world of people-first HR and business. The Voice of the Employee (VoE) Takes Center Stage. Customer satisfaction surveys have long been seen as the best way to understand how well organizations are meeting the needs of their customers.

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What Everyone Should Know About Introverts At Work

WorkHuman

Don’t miss Susan Cain at WorkHuman 2017. Did you know that as much as a third to half of people are introverts? That means potentially half of our workers require time alone to recharge and autonomous environments to be their best selves at work. This raises interesting questions, like how do you know if you’re an introvert? What are the most effective ways to coach introverts? What kind of work environments will help both introverts and extroverts thrive?

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6 Ways Mindfulness Can Enhance Performance

ATD Human Capital

Thirteen years ago, in my former career as a physical therapist, I landed my dream job. I was hired at a highly regarded clinic, with the opportunity for mentorship from a highly respected professional in the field. I had four years of experience at the time, and I knew this opportunity could significantly advance my career. I was ecstatic about the job. Until I actually started it. Then I lived in despair almost every day for three months.

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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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Sometimes It’s Important to Compromise

HR Bartender

During this year’s Women in Technology event at the HR Technology Conference , one of the speakers made the statement, “I will not compromise my personal style.” ” I’ve been thinking about the comment for a while now. I get it, the spirit of the comment is that we should be our authentic selves. But, it also made me realize there are moments when we may need to compromise our style. I have a tendency to think of style as part of our brand.

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For Recognition to Have an Impact, Make It Strategic

Achievers

By: Meghan M. We’re way beyond the old paradigm of years-of-service plaques or holiday gift cards as a form of employee recognition. We know that such rewards, tied to tenure or sporadically bestowed on an individual employee for a job well done, fall short of achieving any larger goal. For employees, they do little to spur a sense of being truly valued by an organization.

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ICYMI: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Recruiting

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 our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for November's top stories! AI Won't Replace Recruiters, It Will Make Them Better AI has huge potential to automate some of the low-value, high-volume recruiting tasks that continue to monopolize time and attention.

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Recruiting = Sales and Marketing: The Changing Landscape

HRchitect

Written by: Jacqueline Kuhn. Earlier this month, I spoke at the first ever Talent Acquisition Technology Conference in Austin, Texas. The message must have resonated with the standing room only audience, as no one left before the talk was over. The basic message was that the recruiting process and role of the recruiter has changed, and the technology needed to support this change is not your legacy applicant tracking system (ATS).

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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.