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Insights, Observations, Realities on Human Resource Issues
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Job Interviews Don’t Work

Better hiring leads to better work environments, less turnover, and more innovation and productivity. When you understand the limitations and pitfalls of the job interview, you improve your chances of hiring the best possible person for your needs.
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July 20, 2020 9:00 AM
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The Coronavirus: An Unexpected Opportunity to Change the Way We Change

The Coronavirus: An Unexpected Opportunity to Change the Way We Change | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
By Pat Zigarmi and Judd Hoekstra The coronavirus pandemic upended our world in a matter of weeks.Businesses closed. Stores shuttered. Unemployment soared. And worst of all, the virus took our loved ones. Companies were forced to reinvent the way they worked in just a few days. IT departments scrambled to provide equipment for employees. Managers…
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I'm deliberately not posting many COVID19 articles -  looking for more "core" topics on leadership, thinking skills, trends, etc.

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July 6, 2020 9:53 AM
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"Have Sex With Me or I'll Pull the Contract": Tales of LGBTQ Discrimination

"Have Sex With Me or I'll Pull the Contract": Tales of LGBTQ Discrimination | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it

It is incumbent upon all of us to create inclusive environments to prevent the kind of acts described below. It started with a simple enough question. 'What's your hurry to get home?' my CEO asked me late on a Thursday as I was precariously close to missing my red-eye flight to the opposite coast. 'It's my

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June 29, 2020 9:43 AM
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Restaurants strengthen employee communication to react quickly during coronavirus

Restaurants strengthen employee communication to react quickly during coronavirus | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Operators that maintained close relationships with working and furloughed staff during the pandemic are benefiting from better retention and smoother operations.
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What I wonder -- and hope -- is that messages like this, increased communication with employees , stick long beyond current issues!

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June 22, 2020 8:50 AM
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Majority of HR to encourage remote working post lockdown

Majority of HR to encourage remote working post lockdown | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
​Two thirds (67%) of UK chief HR officers plan to encourage employees to work remotely on a regular basis after lockdown.
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June 15, 2020 9:00 AM
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Businesses Are Ready to Embrace Remote Work. Employees Aren't Convinced

Businesses Are Ready to Embrace Remote Work. Employees Aren't Convinced | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Two new surveys of people forced to go remote show productivity up and burnout close behind.
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June 2, 2020 9:00 AM
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Former Indeed employee alleges assault, 'frat culture' in sex discrimination suit

Former Indeed employee alleges assault, 'frat culture' in sex discrimination suit | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it

Despite recent heightened awareness of such issues in workplace, most Americans believe sexual assault remains a widespread problem. 

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June 1, 2020 10:32 AM
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#1 Reason Employees Stay … And It Isn’t What You Think

#1 Reason Employees Stay … And It Isn’t What You Think | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Pay, benefits, flex schedules may be important, but the best employee retention element is the quality employee relationships people build. 5 ways to help.
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May 18, 2020 9:18 AM
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Furloughed workers drinking more during lockdown

Furloughed workers drinking more during lockdown | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
More than a third (36%) of furloughed workers have been drinking more since lockdown began, a study has revealed....
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Another very significant concern from COVID-19

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May 4, 2020 9:00 AM
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Mailbag: Can we require an employee to pass a COVID-19 test before returning to work?

Mailbag: Can we require an employee to pass a COVID-19 test before returning to work? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
In HR Dive's Mailbag series, we answer HR professionals' questions about all things work. Today: mandatory COVID-19 tests.
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April 20, 2020 9:42 AM
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How COVID-19 is impacting job seekers and hiring managers

How COVID-19 is impacting job seekers and hiring managers | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
As the coronavirus keeps spreading, businesses are taking safety precautions with current and prospective employees.
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April 13, 2020 7:20 AM
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Give Employees a Career Development Manual

Give Employees a Career Development Manual | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Career development is important for employers and employees. It has to be done right. Give employees a career development manual for guidance.
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March 30, 2020 6:37 AM
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Job Seekers: How To Interview After COVID-19

Job Seekers: How To Interview After COVID-19 | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting how job seekers interview. After the coronavirus crisis, here are three things you'll need to do during job interviews to get hired.
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July 20, 2020 9:00 AM
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Workplace COVID-19 lawsuits increasing 'exponentially,' Fisher Phillips says

Workplace COVID-19 lawsuits increasing 'exponentially,' Fisher Phillips says | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The data is a stark reminder "that typical best practices cannot be ignored simply because we are operating in unprecedented times," the law firm said.
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A small picture of the impact this is having on HR -- and some insights into long term costs on the horizon.

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July 13, 2020 9:01 AM
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Why HR has made little diversity progress

Why HR has made little diversity progress | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
HR veteran Skip Spriggs shares what he thinks has held human resources back—and how to move forward.
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June 29, 2020 9:48 AM
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Leaders decry 'disappointing' SHRM statement, urge org to address racism

Leaders decry 'disappointing' SHRM statement, urge org to address racism | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The industry's largest association is "ignoring the outcry of its members," according to an online petition.
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June 29, 2020 9:38 AM
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Best New Books for People Managers

Best New Books for People Managers | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it

A variety of resources from SHRM

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See several books here that need to be added to the reading list.

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June 15, 2020 9:00 AM
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Performance Management Evolves

Performance Management Evolves | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Annual appraisals are falling out of favor as companies open lines of communication and provide regular feedback and coaching to workers.
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June 8, 2020 8:00 AM
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Leaders are failing to communicate with employees during coronavirus

Nearly half of employees say communication is the area their leadership most needs to improve during the coronavirus pandemic...
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This is a serious concern.

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June 1, 2020 10:47 AM
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COVID’s Dashed Your Dreams? Ask Madeleine

COVID’s Dashed Your Dreams? Ask Madeleine | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Dear Madeleine, I know I should be grateful to have a job, and I love the company I work for. BUT. My whole company is madly trying to stay afloat and reinvent itself and I have more work coming at me than I can possibly do. I am working 16-hour days. I have my laptop…
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May 26, 2020 9:00 AM
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A New Survey of More Than 700,000 Employees Reveals Another Crisis Facing the Workplace

A New Survey of More Than 700,000 Employees Reveals Another Crisis Facing the Workplace | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Burnout is an emerging trend threatening employee well-being during the pandemic.
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May 11, 2020 9:00 AM
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Worker sues after being fired for refusing to violate shelter-in-place order

Worker sues after being fired for refusing to violate shelter-in-place order | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Experts say employers can expect a wide variety of claims in the coming months and years as a result of the pandemic.
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The "ripples' of COVID-19 are likely to continue for a long time.

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April 27, 2020 9:00 AM
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Building HR Adaptability and Resiliency in a Time of Crisis

Building HR Adaptability and Resiliency in a Time of Crisis | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The human resources function has never been more important for ensuring business continuity than under the suddenly changed reality of the coronavirus crisis. Whole companies and industries are being upended by new rules to work from home, collaborate remotely, avoid air travel, and rethink...
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April 20, 2020 9:00 AM
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McDonald's hit with $500M sexual harassment lawsuit

McDonald's hit with $500M sexual harassment lawsuit | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The work environment at McDonald’s has been under scrutiny since at least 2016.
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April 6, 2020 9:00 AM
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Someone Plagiarized My Resume

Someone Plagiarized My Resume | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
A plagiarized resume is a unique problem for HR Bartender readers. It raises issues about ethics, recruiting and more. Experts share thoughts.
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A fascinating story, with responses from experts in several areas.  As someone with very strong thoughts on the importance of quality, performance-based, information on a resume -- PLUS my research on ethics in employment issues -- this story hits more than one important hot spots!

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