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8 Ways to Foster Employee Happiness

TalentCulture

When it comes to the workplace, happiness is key. Studies have shown that happy employees are more productive and efficient. That’s why employers need to do what they can to create a positive work environment. But what does employee happiness mean, exactly? Here are a few tips for contributing to employee happiness in the workplace. […].

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Top HR Tech Trends to Look out for in 2022

Hppy

Human resources technology is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the modern workplace. Following the unprecedented disruption that COVID-19 has created in the work environment, many organizations have adapted and implemented new approaches to recruiting and managing their workforce. What was once considered ‘nice to haves’ are now table stakes in the experience economy.

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Prioritizing a global hiring strategy: How it can build your team’s resilience

Bob

The world of work is changing rapidly. The “Great Resignation” continues. Hybrid work and the rise of technology-driven communication are transforming team collaboration. Plus, with the unpredictable economy, companies everywhere need to be prepared with dynamic workforce planning strategies —and an international recruitment process can be a powerful part of your arsenal.

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I gave notice 2 months ago but I’m still here, I can’t get a raise without taking on more work, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, I gave notice 2 months ago but I’m still here, I can’t get a raise without taking on more work, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. I gave notice two months ago, and I’m still working here. I have been working at a part-time job for the past three years.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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HR Operations: 5 Proven Ways to Improve Any HR Team

Primalogik

A good HR department powers organizational success. In fact, it would be tough to excel as a company without skilled HR. But exactly what does HR do, and how is it evolving? We’ll explore the key functions of HR operations, sharing updates and trends for 2022. Table of Contents. 1. What Do HR Operations Involve. 2. Emerging Trends in HR. 3. Key Roles in HR. 4.

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Hostile work environment claims are often like trees falling in the forest

The Employer Handbook

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? I don’t intend this blog post to answer that question specifically. However, there is an employment law analogy that I will address today. Plaintiffs alleging they suffered a hostile work environment must present evidence of what we call “ respondeat superior liability.” That’s fancy Latin speak for vicarious liability, which still requires some explanation.

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Inflation Reduction Act to Extend Enhanced ACA Subsidies

ACA Times

Late last week news broke regarding a $300 billion bill that would extend the enhanced ACA subsidies issued via Premium Tax Credits (PTC) through 2025. It all started when Senator…. The post Inflation Reduction Act to Extend Enhanced ACA Subsidies first appeared on The ACA Times.

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3 Types of Employee Engagement Surveys and How to Choose the Right One

15Five

The market is now saturated with an abundance of employee survey tools and software. Perhaps you’ve already tried a few but experienced much lower than anticipated response rates. Or maybe you aren’t seeing significant outcomes. Some of these surveys are valid and valuable. A few are convenient for employees to take. But how many truly measure employee engagement and will it result in a significant increase?

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Federal Bill Would Offer Some Legal Protections for Gig Workers

SHRM Resources

Legislators introduced a bill in the U.S. House to allow businesses to continue classifying their gig workers as independent contractors, while providing the gig workers.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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How to Support Remaining Employees After a Layoff

Intoo USA

Layoffs can create fear and doubt among employees, lower morale, and reduce their trust in you as an employer. You may wonder how to support remaining employees after a layoff and keep them engaged. How can you motivate your workforce and maintain loyalty after their colleagues depart your organization? Read on for five tips that can help you strengthen your team. 5 Tips: How to Support Remaining Employees After a Layoff.

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ACA Affordability Drops to Historic Low for 2023 Tax Year

ACA Times

Last week the IRS announced the affordability percentage for Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) and employee contributions for employer-sponsored health coverage. In IRS Rev. Proc 2022-34, the agency makes clear that…. The post ACA Affordability Drops to Historic Low for 2023 Tax Year first appeared on The ACA Times.

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How Upskilling Managers is Helping Houwzer Thrive in a Turbulent Market

15Five

About Houwzer. Houwzer is a modern, socially responsible real estate and mortgage start-up with employees all over the US. Unlike traditional brokerages, Houwzer employs salaried real estate agents and mortgage advisors, which requires a more stringent approach when it comes to monitoring individual performance. Want to learn more about 15Five? Click here to book a demo !

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How to Hire the Right Seasonal Employees and Onboard Them Quickly

Hppy

Seasonal employees play an important role in the success of a business. This explains the reason why companies the world over look for seasonal employees to cover certain periods in their business. However, this success is determined by the kind of seasonal employees that businesses can hire. If you get reliable and solid employees, then you are good to go.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Making ”No Regrets” Changes as People and Business Leaders

UpstartHR

“The more that we could be pushing that on the business side to say beyond revenue and profitability, what is the quality metric? What is the wellbeing metric? Obviously, employee engagement many companies measure. Are we measuring the investments in learning that we’re putting out there for our people, even if they are people that end up leaving, if we’re improving the future employability of a workforce, surely that’s a good business and society metric.” Bhushan

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candidate showed up in-person for a Zoom interview “to demonstrate their interest”

Ask a Manager

This post, candidate showed up in-person for a Zoom interview “to demonstrate their interest” , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: As part of my job, I’m responsible for hiring processes for director level positions. We first conduct a phone screening, then a Zoom interview, and then pay for finalist candidates to visit our city for the the final round of interviews.

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13 Strategies to Address Mental Health in the Workplace

SHRM

As an HR leader, elaborate on one strategy your company is applying to address mental health in the workplace? To help you address mental health in the workplace, we asked HR Leaders and CEOs this question for their best strategies. From partnering with the Nation Council for Mental Wellbeing to hiring internal coaches to support employees, there are several strategies that you can adopt to address and support mental health initiatives in.

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How to help your employees overcome cultural shock after job relocation?

Hppy

Relocation is always challenging for an employee who has been transferred or got a new job in a new country. This is because they’ve to deal with the cultural shock and new environment adjustments. Hiring long distance movers can help to reduce their stress. But, accepting and adapting to a new culture in a completely new environment affects them in many ways.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Josh Bersin urges businesses to stop using 'post and pray' recruitment

HR Zone

Acquisition Stop using stale recruitment approaches.

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my younger employee doesn’t know professional norms

Ask a Manager

This post, my younger employee doesn’t know professional norms , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I’m a 30-year-old female manager. We recently hired a new employee who is 25 who came highly recommended and will be building out a role that we haven’t had filled in years. Despite the fact that our age difference isn’t large, I am kind of amazed by the generational difference between us (millennial/Gen Z).

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A Talent Strategy For Troubled Times - Stability + Agility

SHRM

We’re all wondering the same thing: is a global recession coming? A few months ago, it seemed as if worker shortages were the greatest business threat for 2022; the talent war to hire and keep the best people was on. But now, as companies tighten their belts to prepare for a worsening economy, there are different talent challenges on the horizon. Keeping talented people is paramount in the year ahead because it is our people that will ultimately deliver a healthy bottom line.

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Nine Benefits Of Hiring Remote Employees

New to HR

One of the most significant transitions in the working world is the rise of employees working remotely – and it’s not hard to see why. The post Nine Benefits Of Hiring Remote Employees appeared first on New To HR.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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9 Onboarding Metrics to Track at Your Organization

Analytics in HR

Onboarding is a key part of the employee journey that shapes the rest of their experience at your organization. An effective onboarding process is a big influence in setting up your new hires for success. The first few days for any new joiner can be overwhelming, from learning about company protocols, meeting new team members, and understanding the company culture.

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I own a game store with a terrible manager who I’m afraid to fire

Ask a Manager

This post, I own a game store with a terrible manager who I’m afraid to fire , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I own a small (game store) retail business and the store manager I hired to run my business sucks. The store sales have been terrible. The orders he’s been placing of merchandise for our shelves have been terrible and he’s buying way too many items that we don’t need or won’t sell and doesn’t buy the actual products we need that customer

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4 Steps To Increase Retention During The Great Reshuffle

SHRM

I first heard the term The Great Reshuffle while scrolling through Tiktok, like the cool elderly millennial that I am. Headlining this new chapter in the American history book is the fact that two-fifths of the workforce are considering leaving their employer in the next year. The Great Reshuffle is such an obvious.

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Workplace Violence Prevention

Cisive

Workplace violence has long been a problem for the United States. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration stated in 2002 that more than 2 million Americans report being victimized by workplace violence and that many more incidents go unreported. Now, SHRM and other organizations say that incidents in workplace violence may increase as people return to the office.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Creating a company culture that welcomes ‘boomerang’ employees

TLNT: The Business of HR

Once upon a time, a significant percentage of organizations had policies against re-hiring former staff. These are people the HR community brands ‘boomerangs.’.

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can I change teams because of my coworker’s values, I’m working for my parents’ business, and more

Ask a Manager

This post, can I change teams because of my coworker’s values, I’m working for my parents’ business, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Can I ask to change teams because of my coworker’s values? I have an issue that’s minor compared to some I’ve read, but it’s big to me.

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26 Talent Acquisition Specialist Interview Questions

Analytics in HR

If you’re motivated to help others achieve their career goals, you might enjoy a career in talent acquisition. In a talent acquisition specialist interview, you’ll be asked a series of questions specific to this role, and having a good idea of what these might be along with how to prepare for them will help you make a great impression. In this article, we’ll explore many potential talent acquisition interview questions and how to answer them to showcase your skills, expertise, and passion for th