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Paid time off doesn't work — but minimum time off does
Unlimited PTO isn't doing what it was designed to do; namely, encourage employees to take time off, writes Carta Chief People Officer Suzy Walther.
Suzy Walther • July 8, 2021 -
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To win the war for talent, you have to flex
Successful leaders must recognize that today's workers see their place of work differently than in the past, writes Fisher Phillips' Rick Grimaldi.
Rick Grimaldi • June 29, 2021 -
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We learned a lot about supporting parents during the pandemic. Let's not waste it.
The pandemic pushed working parents to their limits — and some beyond their limits, Karsten Vagner, VP of people at Maven Clinic, writes.
Karsten Vagner • June 23, 2021 -
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How upskilling prepares your workforce for future disruption
The ability to adapt was essential for sustaining productivity and service levels — even as head counts were reduced, a PwC exec writes.
Suneet Dua • June 22, 2021 -
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The hybrid workplace requires an adaptable and employee-centered approach
By establishing guidelines around how any new practice will be tested, tracked or modified, companies ensure adaptability.
Jeff Miller • June 16, 2021 -
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No bots need apply: Microtargeting employment ads in the age of AI
EEOC commissioner Keith Sonderling tells how microtargeting in recruitment is full of potential — and potential trouble.
Keith E. Sonderling • June 9, 2021 -
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COVID-19 pandemic reveals challenges involving ADA accommodations
Though great strides have been made within the past year to address discrepancies introduced by the coronavirus, there is still much work to be done, write Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos.
Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos • June 7, 2021 -
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5 steps to incorporate comprehensive skills training into cloud initiatives
As the cloud rises in importance in organizations of all kinds, finding — and developing — talent will be key, an AWS exec writes.
Maureen Lonergan • June 1, 2021 -
4 ways employers can act on D&I, not just talk about it
To begin to amend the damage done from generations of inequity, it will take more than workshops, social posts and roundtables, Teresa Hopke wrote.
Teresa Hopke • May 27, 2021 -
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What employers need to know about the new COBRA subsidies
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides 100% premium assistance for eligible individuals under COBRA for a six-month period that began April 1.
Danielle Capilla • May 19, 2021 -
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Training must look different in pandemic's wake
Organizations that can assess needs, quantify them and roll out the right training mix will emerge stronger, writes Jay Titus of the University of Phoenix.
Jay Titus • May 10, 2021 -
Supporting women while navigating a new era of work
The shift to remote work gives employers an opportunity to design a more inclusive workplace and accelerate momentum around initiatives that can support women, writes VMware's Meenu Agarwal.
Meenu Agarwal • May 10, 2021 -
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3 ways to prioritize fairness in compensation strategy
Among other things, employers must remember that communication is key, writes Matt Bahl of Financial Health Network.
Matt Bahl • May 6, 2021 -
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Keeping less distance: How to retain personnel in a distributed workforce
This expanded pool of qualified candidates might lead some to believe erroneously that retention is not as important as it once was, a Vensure exec writes.
John McFarland • April 28, 2021 -
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Why — and how — to incentivize employee vaccination
It's time to figure out how to get as many employees vaccinated as possible, write EY health experts.
Susan Garfield and Yele Aluko • April 26, 2021 -
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In 2021 and beyond, agility will be 'table stakes'
An ability to rise to external challenges will become a business necessity, writes ADP's SVP of product management Gautam Sukumar.
Gautam Sukumar • April 22, 2021 -
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3 tips to manage payroll complexities in the wake of remote work expansion
When considering payroll reporting tools, there are a few things companies should keep in mind, writes Payslip CEO Fidelma McGuirk.
Fidelma McGuirk • April 15, 2021 -
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Debunking 4 myths about reskilling your workforce
Some skeptics still question the utility of learning and development initiatives, Lindsay Witcher, a Randstad Risesmart exec, writes.
Lindsay Witcher • March 29, 2021 -
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How to build a resilient organization and position leaders, employees to thrive
As employees return to the office, fledgling leaders who flourished in a remote context will need to be identified, the CHRO of PMI Worldwide wrote.
Tammy Perkins • March 19, 2021 -
How to evaluate compliance training programs and ensure a compliant 2021
Mock audits, employee tests and manager insight will help leaders determine the effectiveness of their programs, writes Giovanni Gallo of ComplianceLine.
Giovanni Gallo • March 14, 2021 -
Receiving a DOL compliance audit? Keep these 5 tips in mind.
An audit won't make your day, but it also doesn't have to ruin it, writes Matt Nusbaum, director of the BCG Institute for Workforce Development.
Matt Nusbaum • Feb. 25, 2021 -
12 ways to make telework work — for the long haul
To turn 2020's remote work experiment into a long-term business plan, employers may need to make some adjustments, writes Epstein Becker Green's Tamara L. Bock.
Tamara L. Bock • Feb. 12, 2021 -
4 steps to ensure DEI is a movement, not just a moment
Meisha-ann Martin, director of people analytics at Workhuman, outlines a practical plan for moving beyond a promising beginning.
Meisha-ann Martin • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Start with inclusion, and diversity will follow
Diversity and inclusion aren't the same thing, Sandy Cross, chief people officer of PGA of America, writes.
Sandy Cross • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Why employers should reconsider the center of excellence
As currently designed, COEs do very little to reduce costs and improve care outcomes for national employers, Health at Scale COO Zahoor Elahi writes.
Zahoor Elahi • Jan. 28, 2021
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