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  • How to future-proof your company for the contingent workforce

    As gig-based work grows more ingrained in the modern workplace, HR pros can take key steps to help their organizations embrace the shift, Sara Jensen of Innovative Employee Solutions writes.

    Sara Jensen • Aug. 3, 2018
  • 'Don't #MeToo me': The training being neglected after sexual harassment scandals

    When men can trust in their employers to handle behavioral complaints fairly, only then will they feel comfortable about fully engaging in the effort to end harassment, writes Ingrid Fredeen of NAVEX Global.

    Ingrid Fredeen • July 31, 2018
  • 5 steps to creating a meaningful experience for interns

    Studies have shown a strong correlation between internship experience and job prospects, but great work experience doesn’t just happen, Lori Almeida, chief talent officer at Siegel+Gale, wrote.

    Lori Almeida • July 26, 2018
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    Developing an effective third-party compliance training program

    Third-party due diligence programs have become the focus of compliance departments, but monitoring third parties after initiating a relationship is also necessary, said Valerie Charles of GAN Integrity.

    Valerie Charles • July 25, 2018
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    The web changed recruitment forever — and it is still changing

    People aren’t robots — just let emerging technology and human recruiters do what each does best, Ken Lazarus, CEO of Scout Exchange, wrote.

    Ken Lazarus • July 19, 2018
  • 4 ways employee benefits apps enhance the employee experience and boost ROI

    Employers spend $825 per month on benefits per employee, but they may be missing out on solutions that could ultimately save money and time, Jennifer Riley of Hodges-Mace writes.

    Jennifer Riley • July 17, 2018
  • Focus on 'superpowers' to hire for your company's culture

    To improve recruiting prospects, focus on traits you'd like to see in new hires and that your current employees strive to embody every day, writes Brad O'Neil of Evernote.

    Brad O'Neil • July 11, 2018
  • With EEOC's involvement, more sex harassment suits are likely

    The #MeToo movement may be several months old, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green, but now is not the time to take your eye off the ball.

    David W. Garland • July 9, 2018
  • Empowering employees to be authentic brand ambassadors

    The ability to tap into everything shared online to create a constant flow of high-quality content on your own sites is unparalleled, writes Bridget Roman, senior product marketing manager for Adobe Experience Manager Livefyre.

    Bridget Roman • July 6, 2018
  • How to make free address offices more comfortable

    Workplaces without assigned seats don't have to cause disorientation, writes Cristina Herrera, manager of workplace strategy at Ted Moudis Associates.

    Cristina Herrera • July 5, 2018
  • What if we thought of our employees' families as assets?

    The simple reality is that you don’t just hire an employee — you hire that individual's entire family, writes Torchlight CEO and founder Adam Goldberg.

    Adam Goldberg • July 2, 2018
  • How to manage a remote team effectively

    When it comes to managing remote teams, the keys to success are largely the same as managing any team, writes Anu Mannathikuzhiyil, client advocate at G&A Partners.

    Anu Mannathikuzhiyil • June 21, 2018
  • Healthcare and insurance industry consolidation: A bitter pill?

    Big name mergers in the health insurance and pharmacy benefits industries might be bad news for healthcare consumers and employers, writes Greg Andrews, SVP, Corporate Synergies.

    Greg Andrews • June 15, 2018
  • How to solidify competitive advantage with technology

    Implementing the right solutions can improve a number of crucial workplace metrics, writes Julie Dodd, chief services officer at Ultimate Software.

    Julie Dodd • June 8, 2018
  • What an employer can do to prevent becoming the next Weinstein or Wynn — Part II

    HR needs a plan for addressing harassment claims, and support from the C-suite is vital, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

    David W. Garland • June 7, 2018
  • The future of leave compliance: 3 takeaways from DMEC

    A practical, thoughtful approach can help put your programs on the path toward compliance — now and for the future, writes Terri L. Rhodes, CEO of the Disability Management Employer Coalition.

    Terri L. Rhodes • June 6, 2018
  • Professional authenticity: Being yourself takes discipline, too

    While we gained much from new workplace freedoms, something also has been lost, writes Laura Small, people director at Rubin Postaer and Associates.

    Laura Small • June 5, 2018
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    Winning the talent war: How innovation attracts and retains employees

    In the digital age, constant innovation and reinvention are keys to survival — not just fodder for the next quarterly earnings meeting.

    Alex Goryachev • May 31, 2018
  • EEO-1 reporting closes tomorrow; are you ready?

    Even if you've already submitted all required documentation, this is a good opportunity to double check that you received confirmation from the commission.

    Sean Cooper • May 31, 2018
  • What an employer can do to prevent becoming the next Weinstein or Wynn

    Employers can take specific steps to minimize the risk of finding themselves in the headlines for the wrong reasons, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

    David W. Garland • April 30, 2018
  • Are you ready for a cloud-based learning management system?

    The industry has grown by leaps and bounds since 2000, and the online LMS market has exploded. Christopher Pappas, founder of eLearning Industry, explains how to sort through it.

    Christopher Pappas • April 17, 2018
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    A new way to save big on pharmacy benefits? Clinical reviews

    It is not uncommon for prescription plan costs to approach 30% of the overall benefit spend for some employers, writes Corporate Synergies SVP John Crable.

    John Crable • March 26, 2018
  • How harassment allegations can bring down an entire company

    Employers should take note of the high-stakes nature of failing to take appropriate action against an alleged harasser, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

    David W. Garland • March 23, 2018
  • 3 steps for maximizing the efficiency of your multi-channel workforce

    Leading companies treat external workers as the valued contributors they are, particularly in today’s tight labor market.

    Stephen Spears and Mikael Lindmark • March 13, 2018
  • 5 employer branding myths that are holding you back

    Many organizations believe that successful branding is beyond their reach, but any organization can do it, writes Eric Friedman, founder and CEO of eSkill Corporation.

    Eric Friedman • March 8, 2018