December, 2018

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An Introvert’s Guide to the Office Party

Take It Personel-ly

Do you feel daunted at the prospect of office parties? You’re not alone. Social gatherings with colleagues are tricky territory for anyone. But for introverts, even the most informal get-togethers can be uncomfortable. From striking up conversation with people you barely know to the pressure of making a good impression on your boss, office parties […].

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3 Ways to Improve How You Measure Employee Engagement

Achievers

Employee engagement has been one of the cornerstones of successful HR management for the last decade. Measuring engagement is like putting a thermometer into various parts of the organization to get a pulse of how your employees are doing. It is vital that you accurately measure employee engagement in order to gather insight on your workforce and learn how to improve your engagement strategy moving forward.

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Recruiters: 6 Things When Texting Job Candidates

HR Bartender

A few years ago, I went to the SourceCon conference. During the event, one of the speakers asked the crowd how many people texted candidates and quite a few people raised their hand. More than I would have suspected at that time. Since then, I continue to hear more and more people talk about texting candidates. If you’re not texting candidates, you might be behind the curve in today’s competitive talent market.

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7 Key Advantages of Diversity in the Workplace and Why it Matters

Vantage Circle

If you are not living under a rock or have cut yourself out of this social world, then you must know the importance of diversity in the workplace. Bringing diversity in the workplace is not a trend to follow nor a quota a company needs to meet. It is also not only a social responsibility to practice diversity in the workplace. We intuitively know that it’s a pathway where every corporate need to walk along.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Kim Cameron On Mastering Your 1-on-1 Meetings

15Five

What separates high performing organizations from all the rest? Research shows that quality 1-on-1 meetings — those indispensable conversations between managers and employees — are a huge factor! One-on-ones can range from dreaded, “check-the-box” status updates to energizing, even life-changing conversations. As we’ll see below, science shows the best conversations have several things in common.

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How To Help Your Employees Reach Their Potential – #NewYear

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Being the individual in charge does not mean that your days should be spent sitting behind a desk. You are responsible for your employees and discovering what they can bring to the business. The best leaders not only improve themselves, but those around them. Here are a few ways you can help your employees reach […].

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6 Mind-Blowing Stats on Employee Engagement

Achievers

If you’ve been casual about the topic of employee engagement or figured that your employees are probably doing fine (because you’d know if something wasn’t working, right?), it’s time to take a second look. Employee engagement can seem like a vague topic since it doesn’t show up as a line item on your end-of-quarter financials, but it actually has a significant impact on how nicely those numbers stack up.

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HR Trends in 2019: Key Human Resource Innovations

HR Digest

The recent explosion of HR technology has driven a major boom in innovative HR solutions. Employee lifecycle management, which defines the major HR function, is somewhat becoming less complicated; HR trends in 2019 suggest the industry is poised to rip even more benefits from the digital progression. This has inspired a projection that the global human resource management sector could reach $30 billion in the next six years – by 2025, according to G2 Crowd.

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7 Key Advantages of Diversity in the Workplace and Why it Matters

Vantage Circle

If you are not living under a rock or have cut yourself out of this social world, then you must know the importance of diversity in the workplace. Bringing diversity in the workplace is not a trend to follow nor a quota a company needs to meet. It is also not only a social responsibility to embrace diversity in the workplace. We intuitively know that it’s a pathway where every corporate need to walk along.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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21 Top Talent Management, People Ops, And HR Conferences In 2019

15Five

Human Resource professionals understand more than most why learning and development opportunities are vital. One study found that a whopping two-thirds of employees actually changed jobs due to a lack of L&D. Perhaps this is because many companies don’t know how to create a learning and development program internally, or lack the resources to provide what they see as a perk, via external learning experiences like conferences and seminars.

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Top 10 HR trends of the decade

Insperity

The way we work has changed tremendously over the last 10 years, and out of necessity HR has changed with it. Gone are the days when human resources was largely an administrative, paper-pushing department that served as the gatekeeper for job applications and benefits enrollment. HR has evolved into a fundamental asset for any successful business, one utilizing sophisticated resources and technology to help companies operate more efficiently and strategically.

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How to Make Readers Fall in Love With Your Article in 10 Seconds

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Content marketing is a time-tested strategy used by businesses and digital marketers all over the world to capture people’s attention and turn them into regular customers. Nowadays, however, publishing terrific content on your blog isn’t enough to win audiences over; you need to make them fall in love with your written pieces? and fast! So […].

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3 Steps: How to Create a Culture of Change That Motivates and Inspires

Achievers

How can your company innovate fast enough to surpass the competition? And at the same time, what can you do to maximize the human aspect of the organization and create stability in execution? An agile organization could be the answer. Such structures have a 70 percent chance of being in the top quartile of organizational health , the best indicator of long-term performance.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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What Managers need to know about Anger in the Workplace

HR Digest

Anger is a perfectly healthy emotion that ranges from mild irritation to intense rage. It’s something we all experience from time to time and can be expressed in different forms ranging from giving someone the cold shoulders to throwing a temper tantrum. In rare cases, anger can send you over the edge. The consequences of poorly managed anger in the workplace can range from reduced productivity and increased turnover to physical injury and property damage.

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What Tops Financial Stress for Employees?

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What tops financial stress for employees? Retirement and student loan debt, among other financial issues, worry employees enough to inhibit productivity, but financial wellness programs can help them take control and regain focus at work. John Hancock released their annual Financial Stress Survey this week and the findings are worrisome. An overwhelming majority (69%) of American employees experience financial stress.

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15Five Raises $8.2 Million Series A To Bring Out The Best In The Global Workforce

15Five

Paulo Coelho once said “The reward of our work is not what we get, but who we become.” I believe this insight applies to both individuals and organizations. How we approach creating value in the world through building our organizations and offering exceptional products and services has a lot to do with who we become both individually and collectively.

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6 ways to give employees purpose without sacrificing profits

Insperity

Business leaders understand that long-term corporate success is achieved through a balance of generating profits and inspiring a sense of purpose in employees. Nonetheless, it’s easy to lose sight of the latter in pursuit of hitting growth targets, hiring staff and the daily rigors of operating a business. It’s natural and common for people to seek meaning in their life – by positively impacting their coworkers, their company or their community.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

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The Difference Between Master Data Management and Data Management

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Master data management and data management are two terms that people often use interchangeably. But consultant Sam Ovens says that this is wrong because they are two distinct fields. Getting it wrong can mean not having an effective strategy for dealing with data within your business. This guide is going to reveal exactly what these […].

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Leveraging Recognition and Feedback to Boost Employee Engagement

Achievers

Employee engagement is an ongoing issue. What can we do to effectively engage employees? Start with recognition and feedback. According to Aptitude Research Partners , companies identified recognition as having the greatest impact on engagement. And it doesn’t stop at recognition. Go the extra mile with employee feedback, pulse data and personalized actions in real-time to immediately address any disengagement.

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We’re Only Human 46: New Methods for Educating the Future Leaders of HR

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Today, everyone is fascinated with talking about the “future of work.” But who is the future of work? That’s right–students. The kids (we’re old enough to call them kids, right?) that are coming up behind us are going to truly BE the future of the workplace. In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, Ben takes the opportunity to sit down with a long-time friend, Matt Stollak, to talk about these ideas.

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Eight key HR trends for 2019

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Experts assess the likely challenges for HR in the year ahead, from AI to Brexit, engagement, and skills gaps. Between the introduction of gender pay gap reporting and the GDPR, and the myriad factors affecting individual organisations, 2018 has been a busy year for HR teams. And the profession is set to face an even greater variety of challenges in 2019: here are eight that our panel of experts have picked as the ones to watch over the next 12 months. . 1.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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10 Employee Engagement Trends for 2019

Vantage Circle

Employee engagement is a very abstract concept. It is defined as the “emotional connect” that an employee feels towards its organization. It naturally varies from person to person. However, reports and statistics reveal some common drivers of employee engagement. And Employers must keep themselves updated on these employee engagement trends and statistics.

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Payroll Trends: What to look out for in 2019

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Payroll is changing: What to look out for in 2019. As new technologies like artificial intelligence and the internet of things (IoT) look to fundamentally alter industries around the globe, payroll is expected to change greatly in the coming years. But how far off are those changes, and what does its immediate future look like? To get a clearer idea of where payroll and the broader human resources (HR) industry is headed, it is apt to analyse what 2018 brought.

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5 Time Management Tips for Unorganized People – #NewYearsResolutions

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Time lost can never be gained back. Every second does count. And while spontaneity is rewarding, failing to plan, as the adage goes, is like planning to fail. So how then do you plan your day? You may be one of the world’s most unorganized citizens, but there will always be a way for you […].

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Leaders Who Drink Their Own Koolaid

Achievers

“Leaders are surrounded by liars.” Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries. It really doesn’t amaze me how some leaders come to feel they are a cut above. After all, who can blame them? As they climb the organizational ladder, the probability that they’re getting honest feedback rapidly diminishes. Certainly, those above them may still be candid, but those on the lower rungs, not so much.

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.