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Listen to employees’ questions to stop their exits
Can you hear me now? Companies that listen to – and really hear – employees’ questions are more likely to avoid costly replacement hiring and onboarding.
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3 innovative ways employers can combat The Great Resignation
Retaining and attracting employees during The Great Resignation depends on innovative thinking.
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How smart businesses are addressing employee well-being
How to improve employee well-being -- and your company
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Win the war for talent with 4 simple questions
The war for talent doesn't have to be a losing battle, especially if leaders ask these 4 key questions of their employees.
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HR: A critical lever for progress in diversity, equity and inclusion
Real gains in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging require the C-suite's empowerment of HR, not removing HR from DEIB, argues this Robinhood executive.
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Employees get real about HR and reveal secrets to retention
What does the workforce like about human resources? What should HR improve on this year? Learn more from APQC
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Forget the Great Resignation, this is the Great Re-Evaluation
Why are people quitting jobs during the pandemic, and what does it mean for rethinking the workplace. Learn from DISQO's consumer insights.
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Here are HR myths that hold the business back
An APQC survey puts to rest myths about HR's capabilities, influence on the business and its readiness for the future. Read on to see why HR is already a business imperative.
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A new framework for HR in a “work from anywhere” economy
Global organizations need HR leaders with global intellect, acumen and agility if they're to make the best decisions for the workforce and company.
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What does workplace innovation look like? 2 HR practitioners weigh in
SmartBrief is accepting entries for its first annual Innovation Awards for Workplace Technology.
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COVID-inspired lessons in HR leadership, development and employee experience
This year has permanently changed workplace leadership, as well as how HR approaches its role. Learn more from a Zendesk talent executive.
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The many roles of big data in HR
Big data is set to transform and improve the workplace, especially for remote workforces. Is your HR department set up for success?
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The HR technology trends that are defining 2020
HR Technology trends are constantly evolving, especially in a world where remote work is becoming the norm. Here are the latest HR tech trends to watch.
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HR Insights: Handling layoffs with emotional intelligence
Best practices for human resources professionals and managers on how to handle the layoff process with emotional intelligence.
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Solved: How HR managers can make working from home work
Moving to the work from home lifestyle can be challenging. Here’s how HR professionals can not only survive, but use the transition as an opportunity.
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How COVID-19 forces companies to create fairer HR policies
During this unique crisis, don't let out-of-date HR policies stifle your culture and teams.
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FAQ: Human resources and mental health accommodations
What questions about mental health should you be asking in an interview? Here are mental health/illness FAQs for job candidates and HR departments.
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Why these 5 actions are crucial to social media in HR
Are you getting the most out of using social media in HR? Here are 5 crucial actions to boost your HR strategy.
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How would you describe the “back office” functions at your company (finance, procurement, legal, HR, etc.)?
The most recent SmartBrief on Leadership poll question: How would you describe the "back office" functions at your company (finance, procurement, legal, HR, etc.)?
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2020 HR Trends: Industry Poll + Interview
SmartBrief readers share their top human resources concerns for 2020, plus an interview with the editor of SmartBrief on Workforce.
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HR Recruiting on Social Media: HR Best Practices
Attract top job seekers with these HR best practices for social media.
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How a culture-first CEO sees HR, diversity and inclusion
Culture Amp's CEO says, when it comes to D&I, "There’s no right, there’s no ‘best practice and if you just do that you’ll be fine.’ There’s just better than where you are now."
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Seen and heard at HR Tech
AI, engaging workers, filling the onboarding gap and what's ahead in HR technologies.
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5 ways to build entrepreneurial teams and cascade HR’s ROI
Your organization is always in need of recruiting better employees who will sustain better productivity and returns on their HR investments.
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What are startup founders doing that really belongs in HR?
11 entrepreneurs share one HR function that they think fouders hold on to too long
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#SHRM16: The mission for HR today
We're all wondering, "What is the future of work?" Whatever it is, HR will be a big part of the answer.
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7 ways to build a more human workplace
From embracing humanity to celebrating employee successes, experts from Hollywood, sports and academia provide insights on how companies can put a heartbeat back into their workplaces.
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Resources for Reviewing HR Metrics
This post is sponsored by HR Metrics and Analytics In an increasingly competitive global market, the quality and effectiveness of your company’s workforce is...
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HR: There’s an app for that
This guest post is by Bradford Thomas, manager at Development Dimensions International. Greetings from the 13th Annual HR Technology conference in Chicago. What a...
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Not buying an increase in HR jobs
SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in SmartBrief on Workforce — tracks feedback from leading managers and human resources practitioners. We run the poll...
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Evil HR Lady
Evil HR Lady An anonymous HR official answers readers’ thorniest questions. Not really evil, but sometimes the truth can sting.
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Is HR (as a job category) dead?
Recently, I was entering candidates into our database and came across the title “vice president of people and culture.” Because our system has a...
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The HR Capitalist
The HR Capitalist Kris Dunn writes about the intersection of HR practice, technology and business results.
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What CEOs wish HR would understand
HR executives who want to become trusted members of the CEO’s inner circle should understand some things about their boss without being told, said...
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The Lake Wobegon of HR
Last week’s SmartBrief on Workforce poll question was How would you rank your skill level in interviewing potential hires? Good — 43% Average —...
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What is HR to do when there’s no time for the to-do list?
The job of an HR professional has never been so daunting. Your to-do list is growing, the pile on your desk doesn’t seem to...
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Report from HR Tech: Where talent and tech intersect
Today’s guest post is by Bradford Thomas, a manager at Development Dimensions International and a global talent management expert. He is a regular contributor...
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How do you view HR’s role as an employee advocate?
SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Leadership — tracks feedback from more than 190,000 business leaders. We run the poll...
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Making HR more strategic
Today’s guest post is by Mike Sheehan, a senior instructor at thoughtLEADERS, a leadership development firm. A graduate of the Kellogg School of Management,...
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Why CEOs need a new breed of HR leader
A decade ago, the skill set of the HR leader was defined by the classic 80/20 rule: 80% HR administration, 20% business. Today, this...
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Steve Boese on HR’s role in Enterprise 2.0
Steve Boese, a member of the SmartBrief on Workforce Advisory Board, is one of the HR profession’s foremost experts in enterprise technology solutions. An...
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Is HR out of the compensation loop?
SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in Smartbrief on Workforce — tracks feedback from leading managers and HR practitioners. We run the poll question...