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Belonging Is an Act of Courage

Jason Lauritsen

Where in your life do you feel a real sense of belonging? That question on the surface feels like a pretty simple question to answer. And it’s easy to assume that almost anyone you ask would have an answer to this question. Over the past year, I’ve spent a lot of time with this question, and I now realize that it’s far more complicated than I thought.

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5 HR & Payroll Mistakes That Startups Make All Too Often

Justworks

5 HR Mistakes Startups Should Be Aware Of Startups are natural rule breakers. You’ve got to ruffle a few feathers and disrupt the status quo if you want to build the next Facebook. But there’s one area where startups definitely don’t want to break the rules: payroll and HR. Startups that don’t comply with payroll and HR laws can face serious legal and financial consequences.

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Don’t Be Afraid to Hire Someone Who’s Currently Unemployed

Cornerstone On Demand

It’s easier to get a new job when you already have a job. We all intuitively know this to be true, but why is that the case? If you ask recruiters and hiring managers why they don’t hire individuals who are unemployed when they apply for a role, it’s usually because they’re basing their decision on some preconceived notions and biases: If you’ve been fired from one job, there must be something wrong with you.

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10 Awesome Video Job Description Creation Tools

Ongig

Video job descriptions grab the attention of busy candidates. They also boost candidate time-on-page (engagement!). Here’s a list of tools to consider: 10 Awesome Video Job Description Creation Tools. VideoMyJob. A recruitment video production app that allows companies to make video in-house. They allow employers to streamline video production.

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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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Enabling a Better Relationship with an RPO Partner

Allegis Global Solutions

In today’s global economy, five generations are working side by side for the first time in history—each with its own skillsets, communication preferences, and leadership styles. Faced with this increasingly diverse talent pool, immense technological innovation, and the growing expectation of a consumer-like experience, organisations must adopt a flexible, adaptive approach to recruitment or risk getting left behind.

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Do you have what it takes to become an HR expert?

Teamtailor

“Why do you want to work in HR?” The most common answers to this question are usually “I see myself as a people person” or “I like to help others” Although these answers will get you started in HR, they won’t be enough to help you become an HR expert. We have become a world of experts in the twenty-first century, but what really makes an HR leader an expert?

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10 Awesome Video Job Description Creation Tools

Ongig

Video job descriptions grab the attention of busy candidates. They also boost candidate time-on-page (engagement!). Here’s a list of tools to consider: 10 Awesome Video Job Description Creation Tools. VideoMyJob. A recruitment video production app that allows companies to make video in-house. They allow employers to streamline video production.

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10 Best 360 feedback tools to look for in 2020

SurveySparrow

Well, let’s face the fact! Employee Assessment is way beyond a joke and you would know it better than me. Employees are the bedrock of your organization. You would want to know the performance status of each employee; who’s learned some new tips and tricks, who’s the star performer, who’s the bloke with some innovative ideas and whose skills need to be honed and so on.

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Moving To a Six Day Work Week, How To Balance?

TheHRBlog

With economies around the world sagging, your company may be moving to a six day work week, how can you balance work and chores? While the occasional working Saturday was never really a problem, most employees prefer a 5-day working week. Research shows that along with hampering productivity in the long-run, it also takes a […] The post Moving To a Six Day Work Week, How To Balance?

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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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#WorkTrends: Ageism and Its Impact on the Modern Worker

TalentCulture

Good news for employees, but kind of concerning for employers. In the coming months, the Supreme Court could make it easier for federal employees to prove that they were discriminated against on the basis of age. I saw some fascinating research in Forbes recently that shows ageism starts as early as the age of forty-two. Forty-two? We deal with isms today in the workplace, but we don’t tend to focus enough on ageism.

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Understanding Types of Employee Recognition and Rewards

Bonusly

Recognition and rewards vary from organization to organization, and how you appreciate employees depends on your unique company needs. Your team could be motivated by a company-sponsored outing, a thoughtful email, or a gift card to their favorite store. It’s up to you to understand how to most meaningfully appreciate your team members and with what rewards.

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Handling the tricky questions in FMLA intermittent leave

HR Morning

Intermittent FMLA leave is a giant thorn in the side of HR people everywhere. But not all intermittent leave requests are equal. Here’s a look at some of the most common scenarios, and how to handle them. The FMLA allows employers some flexibility in granting different kinds of intermittent leave. Employees are entitled to take it for serious health conditions, either their own or those of immediate family members.

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Building a World-Class Remote Team

BambooHR

The global economy and the rise of the remote workforce have changed how businesses are run. In fact, 53 percent of companies are using flexible.

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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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UNLEASH World 2019 – Trendspotting in Paris – Update, Part 2

LAROCQUE

I saw so many interesting things at UNLEASH World 2019 in Paris this year. UNLEASH does a better job than any other event at covering both the here and now of HR tech – the what’s working and what isn’t – and the future of work and emerging HR technology. There’s almost too much content […]. The post UNLEASH World 2019 – Trendspotting in Paris – Update, Part 2 appeared first on HRWins by LAROCQUE, LLC.

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Does Your Enterprise Have an Efficient Paid Time-Off Tracking System?

HR Cloud

Think quick: How are your organization’s managers currently tracking paid time off? If you answered spreadsheets, paper requests, or calendars (or some combination of the three), you are not alone. Many organizations have yet to adopt an efficient paid time-off tracking system, a position that may lead to real concerns. For example, your managers may want to stay organized, but simply don’t have an effective way of managing employees’ time-off requests, leave balances, and other details.

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5 Tips for Crushing the Company Competition

Take It Personel-ly

If you are just starting out with your business, you will be wanting to find an edge over the competition as soon as possible. Unless you have found a niche industry or unique product, you will probably be competing with online distributors and big-box retailers for the attention and wallet of your local consumers. To […].

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The Employee Value Proposition: Definition, Key Elements and Examples (including videos)

Digital HR Tech

The Employee Value Proposition (EVP) has come on the radar of an increasing number of organizations. In this article, we’ll give a definition of the Employee Value Proposition, share key elements, and give examples of how today’s companies are leveraging EVP. Contents What is an Employee Value Proposition EVP vs. Employer Brand 5 Key elements of an Employee Value Proposition Employee Value Proposition Examples On a final note FAQ.

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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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HR MarketWatch M&A News: Symphony Talent CEO Discusses Acquisition of Smashfly with HRWins and Aptitude Research Founders

LAROCQUE

On the morning of Monday, October 4 Symphony Talent the recruitment marketing services and technology firm formerly known as Hodes announced its acquisition of Smashfly Technologies, recruitment marketing and CRM platform for large enterprise employers. That afternoon Symphony CEO Roopesh Nair joined Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research and George LaRocque of HRWins in the Talent […].

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9 New Apps That Will Add a Boost of Productivity To Your Workday

Quantum Workplace

E ach year, dozens of new productivity apps become available , each with its own advantages and specializations. With the rise and continued growth of remote working, productivity apps are an increasingly important part of team management. With the right tools, remote working actually enhances employee engagement.

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The key to engaging employees who seek fulfillment through work

HR Morning

Before I started my own business, I had a really good job, but it wasn’t enough. I was an administrative/executive, had supportive co-workers, a comfortable workload and salary, consistently recognized for my work, selected and participated in leadership development programs, and I could literally walk to work. However, it was missing something. I didn’t feel fulfillment in my work, or that my work was meaningful.

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Study: Your Narcissistic Coworker is Less Stressed and Happier than You Are

Evil HR Lady

Have you worked with a narcissist? As they go around, leaving havoc in their wake, they seem positively unperturbed at what they’ve done. And new research says this isn’t an act. Some narcissists are happier than those of us who care about others. There are two types of narcissists, grandiose and vulnerable. The vulnerable narcissists are defensive and hostile.

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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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Elpha Raises $1.1 Million Seed for LinkedIn Competitor Focused on Women in Tech

LAROCQUE

We’ve seen hybrid social and professional networks emerge to take on LinkedIn many times. None of them have achieved market traction or even sustainable revenue to compete. Most of them pivot into more traditional job board marketplace models. Elpha is the most recent startup looking to take on LinkedIn by focusing on women in tech. […].

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Professional Development: Goals to Turn Better Managers into Great Leaders

Caliper

Employees depend on their supervisors to create a better work culture, motivate them, and coach them throughout their roles. As such, being an effective manager requires more than just managing tasks — it requires leadership. Professional development and goal-setting play a significant role in developing a manager’s goals. Managers already spend a great deal of time helping employees and teams meet their objectives.

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Is It Time to Rethink Your Company’s Exit Interview Process?

HSD Metrics

There are good reasons forward-leaning businesses care so much about employee engagement and retention. For one thing, when experienced employees leave, companies experience disruption in the quality service they provide. For another, when attrition is high, the morale of workers who remain tends to drop. Finally, employee attrition hurts the bottom line—according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), for example, the average cost to businesses of hiring one new employee is more t

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6 People Management Skills Every Superstar Manager Has

Rise

An employee’s relationship with their manager and executive team sets the tone for their success within the company. Research from Gallup shows that a mind-boggling 70% of an employee’s motivation is influenced by their manager. So how can managers improve? It all boils down to a manager’s people management skills. These are the skills that positively influence the manager and employee relationship.

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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.