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Mental health at work: How to turn awareness into action
Business leaders have an obligation to prioritize mental health, writes Yahoo's head of global business partnering, talent and people operations.
Lisa Moore • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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How to make H-1B workers part of a global talent strategy
Trump-era H-1B visa rules have been overturned by a federal court, making it easier for companies to hire foreign workers amid the labor shortage.
Steve Black • Nov. 15, 2021 -
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7 steps to get hybrid compensation planning right
Employers must aim for clarity in compensation communications, writes Thanh Nguyen, CEO and co-founder of OpenComp.
Thanh Nguyen • Oct. 21, 2021 -
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3 steps HR leaders must take to create a strong employer-employee relationship
Employers that can encourage workers to use their voices will be best positioned to thrive, according to Deloitte Consulting leaders.
Michael Stephan and Shannon Poynton • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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The key to a successful holiday season will be flexible staffing
For small employers, flexibility and adjustable hours are factors to compete on now that workers' demands are changing, writes Sumir Meghani, CEO and co-founder of Instawork.
Sumir Meghani • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Employee resistance to a worksite return is deeply personal
Seeing your organization revert back in total disregard to recent advancements is wounding, writes Alexia Cambon, a research director in the Gartner HR practice.
Alexia Cambon • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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How employers can help employees achieve work-life fulfillment
Work-life balance is no longer "the thing," writes Brantlee Underhill of the Project Management Institute.
Brantlee Underhill • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Why — and how — employers should embrace pay transparency
The rewards include diminished organizational risk and, most importantly, an employee base that feels valued, writes Garry Straker, senior compensation consultant at Salary.com.
Garry Straker • Oct. 7, 2021 -
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Sense of purpose may be key to more shots in arms
How does a sense of purpose influence someone’s willingness to get vaccinated? And what does this mean for HR leaders — especially at companies already mandating vaccinations.
Vic Strecher • Sept. 30, 2021 -
3 key steps to facilitate robust, sustainable learning programs
It's vital companies cultivate an environment of learning and upskilling, enabling employees to develop their knowledge and skills.
Michael Voegele • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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How HR leaders can get more value from their talent data
Averages become, in fact, the enemy of good decision-making, Gartner's Molly Tipps writes.
Molly Tipps • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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How to champion women in a hybrid workplace
Employers are losing trained, qualified and talented workers, but proactive companies can change that, Mandy Price of Kanarys writes.
Mandy Price • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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The return to the office can't include a return to exclusionary practices
Return-to-office discussions create an opportunity to reimagine work, writes Jackeline Stewart, EVP and head of multicultural communications at Edelman.
Jackeline Stewart • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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6 ways to scenario plan your future HR strategy
Scenario planning helps with workplace strategy and business continuity, writes Kate Bravery, partner and the global practices leader for Mercer's Career business.
Kate Bravery • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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5 tips to help employees navigate post-pandemic work, life
Organizational leaders can help employees thrive, write Laurel McNall, associate professor at SUNY Brockport, and Jessica Nicklin, associate professor at University of Hartford.
Laurel McNall and Jessica Nicklin • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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In the face of uncertainty, HR needs to go back to the basics
Sometimes, in the midst of the chaos, we lose sight of the things that really matter, writes Carta CPO Suzy Walther.
Suzy Walther • Aug. 16, 2021 -
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Navigate cannabis legalization, avoid employment litigation
Employers should understand and adapt to cannabis legalization at both the state and federal levels, sources say.
Karina Karassev and Kimberly Harding • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Mobile optimization offers better candidate experiences
Given the rise in use of mobile technology among job candidates, game-like assessments may be misguided, Infor execs write.
Joel Philo and Paul Boatman • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Mental health in the workplace: Flexibility is key in supporting female employees
Well-being will remain a priority as employers plan for a return to the office.
Emily N. Litzinger and Raeann Burgo • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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10 'hacks' to hybrid success
There is mounting evidence that the post-pandemic battle for talent will be won by companies that can best adapt to flexible work.
Brian Elliot • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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One thing employers can't overlook when upskilling: Workers' need for time
Employer education programs are beneficial, but time poverty can be a barrier to access for those with the most need, writes one Guild Education exec.
Chloe Rittenhouse • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Natural disasters make on-demand pay an essential benefit
Pay is an oft-neglected portion of business continuity plans that concern payroll teams and their systems and processes, Barbie Winterbottom writes.
Barbie Winterbottom • July 29, 2021 -
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'There is no single intervention': 5 strategies that fight workplace racism
Sustainable change requires a multi-level strategy that includes education and intentional policies, one exec writes.
Beth Chandler • July 27, 2021 -
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To include neurodiverse workers, avoid labels and opt for accommodations
"What's most important to me is that people understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach to ASD, especially in the workplace," writes IBM's Dustin Heywood.
Dustin Heywood • July 16, 2021 -
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Financial wellness programs are needed — here are 3 ways to get started
Employers are in an ideal position to provide solutions, and should, since they pay the price, too, write Daniel Bryant and Heather Garbers of HUB International.
Heather Garbers and Daniel Bryant • July 15, 2021
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