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What Female Employees Really Want in the Workplace

Achievers

This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. The policies read like a military manifesto by describing rigid schedules and failing to mention recognition and reward systems or establishing promotion policies favoring men. The HR policies form the unforgiving backbone of an organizational culture that disengages the modern woman, even as the organization struggles to understand why it cannot meet gende

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Job Seekers: 12 Things that Recruiters are Looking For Right Now

HR Bartender

A few weeks ago, I was facilitating the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) seminar on “ Talent Acquisition: Creating Your Organization’s Strategy ” and we got into a discussion about candidate preparation for interviews. Obviously, we spent time during the seminar talking about how recruiters and hiring managers need to prepare for interviews.

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How to Build a Great Culture for Your Remote Team

Hireology

Note: This post originally appeared on Inc.com , where Hireology co-founder and CEO Adam Robinson is a regular contributor. We manage an engineering team of 30 people, and 100 percent of them work remotely. While a completely remote engineering team is atypical for a SaaS business, it’s a strategy that has worked brilliantly for us. I sat down with Joel Schlundt, Hireology’s Vice President of Engineering, to ask him to share his secrets of building an engaged and productive remo

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8 social awareness tactics that will make you a better leader

Insperity

You’ve probably heard about the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ). But, are you developing the skills that are essential for increasing your EQ? Social awareness is key. According to the book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, while self-awareness “involves looking inward to learn about yourself and understand yourself, social awareness is looking outward to learn about and appreciate others.

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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5 Pillars of a Successful HR Strategy

Achievers

How successful is your current HR strategy? The role of the HR department has evolved over the years, transitioning from the traditional “hire and fire” arm of the business to a strategic position. Today, HR departments are not only responsible for recruiting new talent and onboarding employees, but also establishing a positive workplace culture and environment.

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Why Dealership Employees Are Critical to the Car Buying Journey

Hireology

Automotive dealerships spend a significant amount of budget on advertising to attract qualified consumer leads and, as a result, sell more vehicles. But ultimately, your dealership employees are much more important than advertising or any other collateral used to get customers in the door. No matter how much research customers complete online or how many times they’re targeted by your dealership ads, they’ll still have to interact with your dealership employees in order to make a final purchase.

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

Insperity

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. In fact, when considering lawsuits about back wages, the federal government has the authority to deem a business owner an “employer” if certain criteria are present under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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What Female Employees Really Want in the Workplace

Achievers

This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. The policies read like a military manifesto by describing rigid schedules and failing to mention recognition and reward systems or establishing promotion policies favoring men. The HR policies form the unforgiving backbone of an organizational culture that disengages the modern woman, even as the organization struggles to understand why it cannot meet gende

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Organizations Need to Address the Core Issues with Performance Reviews

HR Bartender

There continues to be discussion about “ditching” or “killing” the traditional annual performance review. I get it. The business world has changed and older processes, like the annual performance review, need to change along with it. But I think we need to be careful that we don’t sell the notion of dropping the annual performance review as some sort of silver bullet that will cure all of the organization’s performance issues.

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

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Onboarding: Creating Connections to Coworkers and Culture

UpstartHR

The onboarding process can be one of the most overlooked areas for organizations needing a quick win in the overall employee experience. Instead of leveraging this process as a way to drive engagement and create a lasting impression, some organizations tend to deliver a subpar experience or forego the practice altogether. Employees want an onboarding experience, but all too often they only get an orientation session and a handful of paperwork to sift through.

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5 Biggest Tasks Facing HR Departments in 2018

Bayzat

With the rise in automation and tech geared towards solving some of HR’s biggest pain points, the future looks promising. Nevertheless, if companies are looking to stay on top, recruit the best talent, and manage a workspace.

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Slideshare: Ask Your Employees These Questions To Improve Workplace Culture & Team Performance

15Five

Curiosity. Introspection. Integrity. These are some of the most sought after traits in both company leaders and employees at any level. So whether they are inspiring self-reflection or soliciting information, good questions (and people who are willing to answer them honestly) are vital to a thriving workplace. Questions are not only core to the 15Five product but also core to our workplace culture.

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Embrace Back of the Room Learning

HR Bartender

I have a confession to make. I’m a back of the room learner. When I attend conferences, workshops, seminars, or training sessions, I like to sit in the back of the room. And I must admit, it’s a bit unnerving when I get called out by someone for sitting in the back of the room. I’ve been quiet on this topic for quite some time, but decided to share my thoughts.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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[Infographic] 2018 Recruitment Trends According to Experts

Hppy

Right now, your team is probably in a huddle, discussing this year’s recruitment trends coming from HR visionaries and experts. Some of these might be rather obscure for you at this point, especially if you belong to other schools of thought about talent acquisition, for example. Also read: 5 Marketing Trends that Are Shaping the Recruitment Industry.

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Legal spotlight: four things to watch out for in 2018

cipHR

ESP Law director Sarah Dillon assesses the four legal highlights to watch out for over the next 12 months. 1. Surge in tribunal cases following fees’ abolition. There has been a surge in tribunal cases since fees were abolished by the Supreme Court in July 2017. In the past two years, our customers would probably receive one claim every two months; now it’s more than two a week.

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Can a Business Grow Competitively While Doing Social Good? [Podcast]

UpstartHR

The United States is experiencing one of the lowest unemployment rates in history, and a new study from Express Employment Professionals shows that 8 in 10 businesses expect to grow this year. Where will that talent come from, since artificial intelligence isn’t here yet to save us? For most employers, this means that retention is going to be more important this year than ever before, and this is especially true for employers where turnover in customer-facing roles leads to critical gaps i

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Best Benefits for Engineering Firms

Winston Benefits

Engineering firms often face double the difficulty when recruiting: They need people with strong tech skills, and people with strong craft skills. And competition will only grow; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment in engineering is expected to grow 4 percent between 2014 and 2024, with higher growth rates in biomedical, environmental and civil engineering.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Employer Branding Mistakes You’re Probably Making and How to Fix Them

Hppy

If there were a quick and easy recipe for employer branding, it might go something like this: one part management, one part human resources, one part marketing and two parts current employees. Mix well and bake until you have the right applicants for your open positions. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. If it were, it wouldn’t be so difficult to find qualified employees.

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Compliance Check: DOL Releases New Proposed Regulations for Association Health Plans

WEX Inc.

As a benefits pro, you're an invaluable resource for your employees and clients. But what do you do when even you don't have the answers? Compliance expert Larry Grudzien is here to help.

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These 5 Snacks Will Supercharge Your 2018

SnackNation

These 5 Snacks Will Supercharge Your 2018. We love staying on top of the latest trends, especially when it comes to delicious, healthy snacks. We’ve pulled together a list of the snacks to watch in 2018. These are the goodies we think your friends will be talking about this year. Or, better yet – impress your friends by being the first in your group to introduce these trendy treats.

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Legal spotlight: four things to watch out for in 2018

cipHR

ESP Law director Sarah Dillon assesses the four legal highlights to watch out for over the next 12 months. 1. Surge in tribunal cases following fees’ abolition. There has been a surge in tribunal cases since fees were abolished by the Supreme Court in July 2017. In the past two years, our customers would probably receive one claim every two months; now it’s more than two a week.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Company Comforts – 7 Things To Look For In An Office Space Provider

Hppy

Whether you are a startup or an established business, choosing the right office space provider for your organization is no easy task. There are so many different options out there that it can be daunting and confusing to figure out exactly what it is you require. You need a space that allows you to be productive, provides your team with a certain level of comfort and gives the right impression to your clients.

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A better employee experience pays dividends [Video]

PeopleStrategy

One of the best ways to boost engagement at your company is to improve the employee experience. From work culture to professional development opportunities, creating an environment that responds to the wants and needs of your employees leads to greater satisfaction all around. More satisfied and happier employees can kick off a ripple effect that can yield big dividends for both your bottom line and workforce.

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5 Surprising Secrets Of Successful Office Managers – Webinar Indoctrination

SnackNation

5 Surprising Secrets Of Successful Office Managers. January 24th, 2018: 12PM Pacific, 2PM Central, 3PM Eastern. Click here to set a text reminder. See you there! The post 5 Surprising Secrets Of Successful Office Managers – Webinar Indoctrination appeared first on SnackNation.

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The Senior Managers and Certification Regime: what’s changing?

cipHR

As the SMCR is set to extend to 47,000 firms by the end of 2018, Lucy Gordon, senior solicitor at ESP Law, explains what HR professionals can do to prepare. The Senior Managers and Certification regime (SMCR) was introduced to UK banks, building societies, credit unions and some investment firms in March 2016. The government has committed to extending this to a wider number of companies in 2018; estimates put the number of companies likely to be affected at around 47,000 , which includes any com

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.