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Four Employee Engagement Challenges Facing Modern Energy Companies

Bonfyre

Nearly 2 million people in the United States work in a job related to electric power generation or fuels according to the U.S Department of Energy. While we often think of police, fire, and medical personnel as first responders, it’s easy to forget that this vast workforce plays a significant role in crisis response, especially after natural disasters.

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No more sitting on the sidelines

HR Times

Three large employers joining forces to tackle health care shows inaction is not a strategy to create an irresistible employee experience and optimize your Human Capital Balance Sheet. Posted by Robert A. Dicks , Erica Volini , and David Buck on March 5, 2018. When three large employers announced they’ve partnered to upend how their employees receive health care , it was a wake-up call for many organizations to rethink the traditional boundaries for how and where they can affect change and driv

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Cartoon Coffee Break | Hire Me

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.

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New Workforce Models Threaten Tenure On Campus

SuccessFactors

What does the campus of the future look like? In many ways, it will be reminiscent of the campus of the last millennium. Education is more than instruction. Leafy green spaces, the hothouse intellectual environment created by physical proximity – these will never lose their charm. Today’s campuses are already a blend of the digital and physical.

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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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Bypass Navigating the HCM Application Roadmap: Go Directly to Workforce Optimization and Business Value

Visier

A 40-year HR veteran, Lexy Martin was Vice President, Research and Analytics at Sierra-Cedar and lead author of the Sierra-Cedar Human Resources Systems Survey, the longest running and most acclaimed Human Resources technology survey. I thought about titling this piece “I Was Wrong” or perhaps “I Can See More Clearly Now.” The truth is, I was wrong and I can see more clearly now.

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Why You Shouldn't Overlook Candidates With an Alternative Education

Cornerstone On Demand

More students are pursuing higher education than ever before—but at a higher cost. The result? The national student debt burden is approaching $1.5 trillion, and in 2016 the average college student graduated with over $37,000 in student loans. For many potential college students who are now the future of our workforce, this process has become untenable.

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Build Your Bottom Line: Accountable Culture in 6 Steps

ExactHire

Top-performing companies understand just how critical the workplace culture is to their success, so they’re intentional and systematic about how they create, drive, and describe their cultures. They know that culture is the “enabler”—or the “hobbler”—for new strategic plans and directions. The companies with the highest-performing teams and most robust bottom lines make accountability the centerpiece of their culture.

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The New Workforce Gender Equity Factors HR Needs to Watch

Visier

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #PressForProgress. It’s a strong call to action to collectively push harder for gender parity. In the spirit of this important campaign (which everyone should consider a year-long project rather than a single day of mindfulness), I take a look at the new factors holding gender equity back in the workplace and how leaders can push harder for progress.

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How to Create a Vision Board on Pinterest

HR Bartender

I don’t know about you, but I have some plans for the future. However, sometimes simply writing down goals isn’t enough. I want to see more than the words. I want to see the future. Vision boards can be a good way to do that. They are a tool used to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on a specific life goal. Literally, a vision board is any sort of board on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, do, or have in your life.

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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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Why Managers Need To Be More Vulnerable And Authentic To Give Effective Employee Feedback

15Five

Employee feedback should be simple. Just speak with your employees, right? Not exactly. Most managers are afraid to communicate with employees and for good reason. Research shows that feedback interventions can often backfire and more than one-third of feedback conversations actually decrease performance. As a manager, giving feedback is something you will probably do as the most frequent part of any continuous performance management process.

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Resolving Coworker Conflicts in the Workplace

CultureIQ

Conflict in the Workplace. Conflict in the workplace take place when multiple parties disagree with one another, and haven’t yet found a solution or resolution. It can be a drain on your organization: Every unaddressed conflict wastes about eight hours … The post Resolving Coworker Conflicts in the Workplace appeared first on CultureIQ.

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How To Take Action On Employee Feedback Using The Agile Method

Visier

Agile software development was created as a way to meet the rapidly changing and complex demands of customers. Agile HR is gaining momentum as a way to meet the rapidly changing and complex demands of today’s workforce. From sprint-based project cycles, to kanban boards for communication and more, there are many visual reminders of how Agile works. However, Agile is so much more than a way to decorate an office–Agile teams get results.

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Organizations Don’t Change Until People Do

HR Bartender

Organizations decide they’re going to change all the time. Especially during times like we’re experiencing today, when recruiting is tough, engagement is a challenge, and retention is a top priority. It’s not unusual for an organization to say, “We need to change so we can get the best talent and crush the competition.” But organizational change doesn’t happen just because: Something goes offline, like a system.

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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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The Secret to Great Team Performance May Surprise You [Podcast]

UpstartHR

The way we have done business in the past–it’s not going to work in the future. The world is volatile, complex… There’s rapid change. We have to change ourselves. It’s not making a change with tech or tools, it’s about the soft things: thanking people, helping them articulate the mission, helping them with careers.

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Managing Company Culture Across Locations

CultureIQ

A few months ago, we called for YOUR company culture questions to address in our virtual fireside chat. We got so many amazing questions, that we simply could not get to them all. Luckily, our Culture Strategy team eagerly … The post Managing Company Culture Across Locations appeared first on CultureIQ.

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3 Important Questions for International Women’s Day

RecognizeThis!

by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – A day doesn’t accomplish much. But a movement can. Be inspired this International Women’s Day. It’s International Women’s Day. That immediately raises three questions. Why do women get a day and men don’t? ( Men do – it’s in November.). What will a day accomplish? (A single day won’t accomplish much. But the attention that a single day can bring to an important discussion can accomplish quite a lot over time.).

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Creating an HR Function – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses accounted for 62 percent of net new jobs. They play an important role in our economy. But one of the biggest questions that small businesses face is how to successfully grow their organization. Specifically, when and how to bring the HR function into the company. That’s what today’s reader wants to know.

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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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The 10 Most Popular Articles Among Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We took a look at the articles staffing and corporate recruiters shared, liked, and commented on the most on LinkedIn during the last 7 days and posted them below. Here are the top posts for this week: 1. These Simple Steps Will Enhance Your Recruiting -- by Lars Schmidt. 2. 33 Questions Smart Product Managers Ask In Job Interviews -- by Melissa Hopkins. 3. 6 Signs to Instantly Identify Someone With True Leadership Skills -- by Ma

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6 Simple Ways to Improve Workplace Wellness at Your Company

CultureIQ

A company that values wellness helps its employees maintain physical and mental health. Employees who feel healthy and have work-life balance are more motivated and focused. They bring a positive energy to the office. And they play a pivotal role … The post 6 Simple Ways to Improve Workplace Wellness at Your Company appeared first on CultureIQ.

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Exercise: Good for the Body, Good for the Brain

CONCERN: EAP

From the Concern Resilience Library In popular culture, the term “muscle head” gets applied to people who seem to be more about the physical than the mental. As if lifting heavy objects and doing heavy thinking had to be mutually exclusive. It may be time to rethink that label as science is continually connecting more and more dots between physical exercise and increased brain function.

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Language Matters in the #MeToo Movement

WorkHuman

By Laurie Ruettimann. You can’t go online without hearing about another leader falling from grace. We don’t always know what happened, but we assume it’s bad. Ford Motor Company just fired a top executive for misconduct. A company investigation found that Raj Nair’s behavior was inconsistent with the company’s culture and code of conduct, but a spokesperson declined to use specific language to elaborate on the claims.

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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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How Hershey Used Data to Increase Retention Rates and Improve Workforce Planning

Linkedin Talent Blog

For many of us, Halloween and Easter are excellent excuses to indulge ourselves in our favorite sweets. And for The Hershey Company , this makes these holidays two of their busiest times of year. As one of the largest U.S. snacking companies, having fully-staffed sales teams is a key ingredient for Hershey to make the most of these treat-filled seasons.

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5 Easy Ways to Not Waste the Money & Time You Spent on Your Engagement Survey

Engage2Excel

In our last two blog posts, our colleague, Tyler Morrison has spoken about why an engagement survey is important to understanding your organization's health and how to prepare your organization for your survey. This week Tiffany Adams, is taking the reins and sharing her ideas for not wasting all the money you just spent on your engagement survey!

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Exercise: Good for the Body, Good for the Brain

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryIn popular culture, the term “muscle head” gets applied to people who seem to be more about the physical than the mental. As if lifting heavy objects and doing heavy thinking had to be mutually exclusive.It may be time to rethink that label as science is continually connecting more and more dots between physical exercise and increased brain function.Behavioral studies have long demonstrated a clear connection between exercise and improved memory and cognit

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[Infographic] Millennials vs. Generation Z: How Do They Achieve Success in The Workplace?

Hppy

Changes in a workplace are inevitable, which means HR teams, hiring managers, and recruitment firms must adapt and keep up with their employees. Generations will keep on evolving, and soon, workplaces will be dominated by Millennials. You’ve probably seen five different generations working together in your office such as the traditionalists, baby boomers, gen X, Millennials, and gen Z.

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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.