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  • Company culture is important for making veterans feel supported

    Veterans will feel welcome when businesses hold strong values and emphasize a sense of purpose, writes Jeff Morin, chief of staff at Sallyport Global and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

    Jeff Morin • Sept. 24, 2018
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    Navigating mandatory minimum wage increases and historically low unemployment rates

    HR should view minimum wage increases as an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies across their companies, writes Paycor CHRO Karen Crone.

    Karen Crone • Sept. 20, 2018
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    Planning employees' life cycles: A blueprint for effective talent management

    Establishing a thoughtful strategy from day one will help you maximize each individual's tenure with your company, writes Greg Shepard, chief strategy officer and chief technology officer at Pepperjam.

    Greg Shepard • Sept. 13, 2018
  • How 3 tech giants use artificial intelligence — and what they can teach HR

    A new breed of CHRO is working with innovative technologies that will free HR professionals from mundane and repetitive tasks, writes Deepak Bharadwaj, general manager, HR Business Unit at ServiceNow.

    Deepak Bharadwaj • Sept. 11, 2018
  • #MeToo leads to training mandates (and more)

    Only a few new state and local requirements for sexual harassment training have emerged in the past year, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green, but employers should still be wary.

    David W. Garland • Sept. 7, 2018
  • 5 ways to show prospective applicants that your company supports mental health

    As your company looks to recruit top talent, show prospective employees that your company will support their mental health, writes Bernie Wong, senior associate at Mind Share Partners.

    Bernie Wong • Sept. 6, 2018
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    3 ways to make tech work for your employees

    Only the right tech solutions — those that aren't too complicated, numerous nor only a stopgap — can improve performance, Natalie Lambert of Sapho writes.

    Natalie Lambert • Sept. 4, 2018
  • Why soft skills matter in the hiring process

    Most young professionals are fairly confident they've mastered skills like critical thinking, Frank Connolly of MindEdge Learning writes, but this confidence may well be misplaced.

    Frank Connolly • Aug. 30, 2018
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    'Appreciative inquiry' accelerates what's working

    Change is not about simply identifying and eliminating the bad — it is about discovering and dreaming about the possible, writes Lindsey Godwin, academic director at the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry.

    Lindsey Godwin • Aug. 28, 2018
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    How to choose the right pharmacy benefit manager

    Deciding on a PBM is not something that should be taken lightly, John Crable of Corporate Synergies writes, but the right choice will ultimately lead to cost containment and healthier employees.

    John Crable • Aug. 23, 2018
  • How leadership behaviors impact employee well-being

    In a working world of stress and burnout, leaders should focus on providing three specific resources to reduce exhaustion, Cassie Batz of SAP SuccessFactors writes.

    Cassie Batz • Aug. 20, 2018
  • Social media: Risk or opportunity for today's businesses?

    Many people entering the workforce today have grown up oversharing on social media, writes Steven Bearak of IdentityForce. Employers may have reason to be concerned.

    Steven Bearak • Aug. 16, 2018
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    How automation can help businesses focus on human professional development

    Progressive and fast-growth companies focus on people, not administrative duties, writes Paul Burrin, vice president at Sage People, an HR management software provider.

    Paul Burrin • Aug. 14, 2018
  • Building workplace trust that leads to company growth

    Growth opportunities are the new backbone of benefits in today’s labor market — especially for millennials looking to grow their careers, writes Emily Foote, vice president of customer engagement at Bridge.

    Emily Foote • Aug. 9, 2018
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    3 ways HR can earn a seat at the executive table

    When HR optimizes an organization's operations, recruiting and leadership development, they belong at the top, writes Mark Mayleben, partner at Jobplex.

    Mark Mayleben • Aug. 7, 2018
  • 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