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What Keeps Human Resources Professionals Awake At Night?

15Five

We posted this question as an icebreaker in our HR Superstars community , because we figured if anyone is going to share vulnerably immediately, it’s going to be Human Resources Professionals (aka People Ops): . What one aspect of your HR role has kept you up at night in the last week? ??After reading through the myriad responses, I am even more in awe of HR leaders (and I used to be a Chief People Officer!

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Top 12 HR Tools Every HR Professional Should Know

Hppy

Source . If you check with any Human Resource (HR) professional on why they chose to be in that profession, two of the common responses you will get most often, “I am very much a people’s person”, or “I love helping out people or communicating with people”. . But do you think that’s reason enough to succeed in this profession? . An approachable persona is required to perform the responsibilities of an HR, but to have a thorough understanding of the relevant processes and technologies is equally

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The Big Quit: Who’s Leaving and Where Are They Going?

Visier

By now we’ve heard of the mass exodus of employees in all industries and the resignation numbers are alarming—95% of employees say they’re ready to leave their organizations; four million Americans have quit since April; 68% say they’ll leave if they have to return to the office; and three million women have already left because they simply can’t “do it all.

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Boese: How HR tech is responding to the new emphasis on skills

HRExecutive

Most organizations are facing similar challenges in the second half of 2021. Of course, emerging from the pandemic, navigating employee safety and wellbeing , and managing new ways of working are likely still primary concerns. But there is also a second set of HR challenges that, if not at the top of HR’s list of priorities, is quite likely very near it.

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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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6 common PEO myths debunked

Insperity

Are rumors about companies that have had professional employer organization problems keeping you from hiring a PEO? Granted, it’s certainly wise to do research about HR outsourcing. And it’s natural to have a few concerns at first, especially if co-employment is a new concept to you. But let’s take a close look at six myths about PEOs. Myth 1: “I’ll lose control of my business.”.

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Onboarding Headaches? 4 Ways The Right HR Tech Can Help Your Staffing Firm!

Essium HRM

Onboarding should not be a huge headache. The right HR technology can help your staffing firm make more quality placements in less time. It can also relieve the stress you and your candidates experience during the process. Here are four ways the right tech can make all the difference. Four Ways The Right HR Technology Can Help Your Staffing Firm. Ensure You Are Compliant.

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67% of UK employees will keep wearing masks at work, CIPHR research shows

cipHR

CIPHR survey of 1,016 UK workers reveals employee attitudes towards the return to their ‘usual’ (pre-pandemic) workplace. A new survey of over 1,000 UK workers, carried out by HR software provider CIPHR , has revealed some key insights on employee attitudes to returning to their ‘usual’ workplace and how employers have (or in some cases have not) helped prepare their staff for the transition back. 81% of businesses whose staff worked at home during the pandemic have now reopened in some capacity

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HR Trends: The Key Reads of July 2021

Intoo USA

Welcome to our summary of July’s best reads on HR trends! This month, hot topics included difficulties hiring and retaining employees during the “great resignation,” how companies will adjust with the return to the office, and what employers can do to keep their workforces engaged. . HR Trends for July 2021. To retain and attract talent, companies are turning to flexible work options and benefits that offer flexibility and autonomy.

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15Five and Gusto Announce Best-of-Class, Two-Way Integration

15Five

15Five is happy to announce its newest integration partnership with Gusto, the leading payroll, benefits, and HR technology for business of all sizes. This best-of-class, two-way integration allows companies like yours to streamline HR, payroll, and performance management processes so you can spend more time on your company’s strategic initiatives and less time on manual data entry.

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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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Overcoming Diversity Challenges in the Workplace by Supporting Mental Health

Pathways

The racial injustices of 2020 profoundly impacted corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion investments (DEI.) In June, DEI-related job postings increased by 55%, and chief diversity officer hires increased by 51% by October.

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Learn What Matters Most to Job Candidates Right Now

Engage2Excel

The 2021 Job Seeker Report is the third installment of a nationwide biennial survey conducted by the Trendicators research division of Engage2Excel Group. Below are some of the questions we asked a representative sample of 1,500 individuals from all major industries and demographic groups in the US: What are the most important reasons for which you would accept or reject a job offer?

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9 Advantages of a Certified 360-degree Feedback Coach

DecisionWise

Understanding and managing the employee experience (EX) is challenging for many reasons. Maybe the most significant challenge is that no one has a one-size-fits-all tool that allows us to understand and measure the employee experience at the organizational, team, and individual levels in a simultaneous fashion. For example, org-wide surveys are helpful when researching themes across departments and functions, but they fall short when trying to understand what it’s like working for a particular m

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California DFEH Sues Activision Blizzard for Systemic Discrimination

Trusaic

Following a two-year investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) sued the entertainment gaming giant, Activision Blizzard for systematic discrimination on July 21, 2021. Included in the extensive complaint filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court are allegations of “frat boy” culture, sexual harassment, unequal pay, retaliation, and gender-based discrimination. .

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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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How to Support Employees With Health Problems?

Hppy

Employees are an indispensable part of every organization, as they are the ones who stay in touch with clients and take care of all the basic tasks. However, much like other human beings, they can get affected by diseases and struggle with various health issues. And when it happens in your company, it is easy to panic. Luckily, there are some things you can do to support your workers that are dealing with health problems and reduce employee turnover in the process.

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Research Reveals Secrets To Success With Human Capital Management Systems

Josh Bersin

We have been studying HR technology projects for years and they can be complex and risky. Companies tend to upgrade or replace of their core HCM technology every 7-8 years and when they do it’s a massive change. Not only is it expensive and time-consuming, but these projects can interrupt business growth and take attention. Read more» The post Research Reveals Secrets To Success With Human Capital Management Systems appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Podcast: 360 Feedback Coaching Best Practices in 2021

DecisionWise

Engaging People Podcast · 360 Feedback Coaching Best Practices in 2021. In this podcast, join David Long and Christian Nielson to learn about the best methods for debriefing and coaching from the results of a 360-degree feedback survey. A few things they will discuss: How to coach individuals How to interpret individual and group reports Tips for guiding the development planning and follow-up with participants.

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The Big Lie of Microsoft Office Tracking Your Work-Life Balance/Wellbeing.

The HR Capitalist

"You don't know me, son!". --David Goggins. I'll start with a shout out to the benefits of tracking my s**t everywhere on the web. I don't mind it. I like when Google knows based on the time of day where I'm going and tells me how long it's going take to get there. I'm fine with the running shoe recommendations and more I get from Instagram. Helpful. .

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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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5 Tips to Help You Get the Most from Your Hybrid Team

Hppy

Hybrid work models have gained increasing popularity over time, especially amidst the challenging times of COVID-19. While the idea of working remotely may be favorable for some, others may differ in opinion and like the idea of going to work in person. . The hybrid work model strikes the perfect balance, and some may argue that it gives them the best of both worlds at home and work.

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can I refuse to do a self-assessment?

Ask a Manager

This post, can I refuse to do a self-assessment? , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I work at a university where the staff is more or less divided into Professional or Technical/Clerical. I’m a long-time technical/clerical worker, which means I’m in the union. I have no real feelings about my union one way or another — I see both the good and the bad.

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3 Effective Strategies of a Help Desk Knowledge Base

SutiHR

Knowledge is power, this statement is true in every scenario. Especially when working with a help desk solution. A full knowledge base offers a more convenient way of resolving customer support queries. The days where customers struggle to reach support teams via phone calls or emails to get their support issues or questions resolved are gone. In today’s digital world, most customers are expecting speedy resolutions for all of their support queries.

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The pay gap persists: Why people analytics is more important than ever

HRExecutive

Organizations around the world are strategizing for the post-pandemic workplace by pressing the reset button —revamping hiring practices, approaches to flex work, organizational culture and more for a new world. It’s also a prime opportunity to examine inequities in pay, experts say. Advertisement On average, women continue to earn 83 cents for every dollar that men make.

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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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7 Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making When Hiring Remote Employees

Hppy

Hiring employees, whether for onsite or remote positions, it’s always about taking risks. There are no guarantees someone will be as talented as they say on their resume. And you will never know for sure if a candidate is what you’re looking for until you give them the job. However, if you hire remote employees, the risk is even greater when you don’t have strong recruitment and selection strategies. .

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update: someone keeps farting in important client meetings

Ask a Manager

This post, update: someone keeps farting in important client meetings , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer who was concerned that someone kept farting in important, high-level client meetings ? Here’s the update. Thought I would give an update on the farting in the boardroom story of a little while back as the issue did not go away and things turned out a lot differently than how I expected.

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Committee Approves Antidiscrimination Protections for Older Job Applicants

SHRM Resources

A congressional committee recently passed the Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021, clarifying that external job applicants can bring disparate impact discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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7 Ways Positive Leaders Drive Positive Changes in the Workplace 

6Q

It takes leadership to overhaul the world, modernise the ways of the world, and make people believe that change is for their good. There are countless examples in history displaying how positive leadership initiates positive changes. Even in contemporary times, some exemplary leaders are working on incredible changes. The theory of the corporate world is no different.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Getting hybrid work right

Chief Learning Officer - Talent Management

Striking the right degree of flexibility for your team can be challenging and even stressful, but it is important to get it right, especially as the pandemic has altered our values and work style. More than 50 percent of employees want to work flexibly, going as far as quitting rather than be forced to return to the office, while others return reluctantly out of fear.

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my new hire quit after his first day

Ask a Manager

This post, my new hire quit after his first day , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. A reader writes: I am a fairly new manager and have the opportunity to build out my team, which is a step in my career that I’m really excited about. I currently manage one person and just went through the hiring process for another. This was my first time hiring at this company and we don’t have HR, so I was mostly left to figure out the process on my own.

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Reskilling the Future of Work

HR Digest

We are at a major inflection point that will largely determine the future of work. By 2030, according to a recent McKinsey Global Institute report, Jobs lost, jobs gained: Workforce transitions in a time of automation, 375 million workers – or roughly 14 percent of the global workforce – may need to switch occupational categories and learn new skills as digitization, automation, and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) disrupt the world of work.