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Insights, Observations, Realities on Human Resource Issues
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What If We Treated Marijuana Impairment Like Alcohol?

What If We Treated Marijuana Impairment Like Alcohol? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
It seems we’re destined to see the day when marijuana is removed from the controlled substances list—and it could come sooner than we think! The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act passed the House Judiciary Committee with a vote of 24 to 10 in November 2019.
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I've Interviewed and Hired Thousands of People. Here's What to Keep in Mind Before Offering the Job.

I've Interviewed and Hired Thousands of People. Here's What to Keep in Mind Before Offering the Job. | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Standing up unapologetically for your company's culture will help you zero in on mismatches that could become liabilities later.
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An HR - Career post but interesting focus on "VALUES!"

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March 9, 2020 9:00 AM
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The World Needs More Businesses that Call Bull**** on Ageism...

The World Needs More Businesses that Call Bull**** on Ageism... | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
In today's cancel culture, it has never been easier to be accused of discrimination, and never been more important to watch what you say. But there's one big group that no one really cares if you make fun of
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Forrester says that 25% of customer experience professionals will lose their jobs in 2020. Here’s how to keep yours.

Forrester says that 25% of customer experience professionals will lose their jobs in 2020. Here’s how to keep yours. | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Forrester’s prediction is a manifestation of that in human terms, i.e. if you can’t prove the value of your work, then we will eliminate your job.
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February 17, 2020 9:00 AM
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Evidence-Based Recruiting: Practices to Hire the Best

Evidence-Based Recruiting: Practices to Hire the Best | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
How to design an evidence-based, data-driven hiring strategy to boost your competitive edge. Hire the best A Players anywhere.
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February 10, 2020 10:07 AM
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7 HR Anti-Trends Shaping the Workplace in 2020

7 HR Anti-Trends Shaping the Workplace in 2020 | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The new year means a slew of industry trend pieces with fear-stoking headlines. For HR professionals, they all boil down to the same premise: ​The workplace is changing — and you’re already behind​. Headlines like these often feel like a fire drill. But as anyone with a social media account will tell you, trends come and go. However, anti-trends, which we dug deeper into in our ​annual report​, are core workplace truths that aren’t going anywhere soon. We found that many tried-and-true HR strategies are still important — they just look a little different when coupled with emerging technology and
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You Haven’t Hit Your Peak Yet! 8 Key Takeaways from Harvey Mackay’s New Book

Get hiring right. “You cannot be a leader under any circumstances unless you understand one four-letter word in the dictionary: hire. The single greatest mistake a manager can make is to hire the wrong person. And when it comes to getting hired, the most important thing to remember is that getting a job is a job in itself.”
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A very important one in the top of his list!!!

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There's An Untapped Pool of Skilled People You Don't Even Consider

There's An Untapped Pool of Skilled People You Don't Even Consider | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
As we step into a new year and a new decade, HR and talent acquisition professionals will be faced with a slew of both new challenges and new opportunities as the nature of the workforce and workplace changes.
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January 6, 2020 9:00 AM
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Uber suit says California gig worker law is unconstitutional

Uber suit says California gig worker law is unconstitutional | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Experts predict AB5 law could make restaurant delivery more expensive
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December 30, 2019 9:00 AM
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Fake Hustle In Corporate America...

Fake Hustle In Corporate America... | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
There's a term that coaches in sports are familiar with - it's called "fake hustle". What's fake hustle in sports? Fake hustle is when an athlete shows incredible effort, but only does it when the play in question ha
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December 23, 2019 9:00 AM
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Stop Using That HR Voice and Talk to the People

Stop Using That HR Voice and Talk to the People | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
What does it mean to be 'HRed'? As consultant Julianna Cantwell explained it to an Edmonton, Alberta audience last month, it means 'constantly getting 'No'.' It means being scolded for some infraction, but not being understood about the challenge of complying. 'It's about 'How you guys to us,'' she said, describing a conversation she had with an acquaintance. It's about lacking trust in HR and HR lacking trust in the people. Cantwell, president of JUNA Consulting, said she's encountered far more organizations where there's a lack of trust in HR than good examples of mutual trust. 'What can we do
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Inappropriate interview questions are a deal breaker, job seekers say

Inappropriate interview questions are a deal breaker, job seekers say | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Unrealistic skill requirements and misrepresentation of job tasks also drive applicants away, a survey revealed.
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December 16, 2019 9:00 AM
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Robot Bartending Company Is Handing Out Cash To People It's Replacing

Robot Bartending Company Is Handing Out Cash To People It's Replacing | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
For every robot bartender that robotics company Makr Shakr sells, it pledges that it will fork over a $1,000 monthly stipend to a select person in a field likely to be impacted by automation. How exactly will it work? These are the details of the scheme as we understand them.
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Interesting trend in itself with an even more interesting HR twist.

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Implications Wheel -- Coronavirus Update

Implications Wheel -- Coronavirus Update | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it

The Human Resource implications of the Coronavirus Pandemic are huge, happening right now and "what about the future?"

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Feeling Anxious?

Feeling Anxious? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Dear Madeleine, I need your advice. The coronavirus is really putting everyone in my office on edge. Clients are canceling bookings. Executives are calling emergency meetings to try to figure out a course of action. And mid-level managers like me are being pulled in a dozen different directions with multiple top-priority requests from senior leaders…
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Assessing Personalities

Assessing Personalities | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Personality and behavioral assessment tools are increasingly being used to help make hiring decisions. But how accurate are they?
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As a career-long user of multiple assessments, this article has several key points -- particularly the proper use depends on the professional interpretation.  Basing hiring decisions on assessment results -- questionable!  Using assessments for coaching and development -- valuable!

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Upskill or Fade Away

Upskill or Fade Away | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Training employees for in-demand, hard-to-fill jobs helps them move up the career ladder and reduces the shortage of candidates with critical digital skills.
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February 17, 2020 9:00 AM
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The Rule of the New Decade: Workforce Flexibility

The Rule of the New Decade: Workforce Flexibility | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The digital revolution and digital natives are transforming the workplace. We have witnessed seismic changes in the way business is conducted. And yet, consider the people side of business and how organizations can maximize today’s workforce. Several themes from the past few years are still relevant, and HR leaders continue to work with their employees – both W-2 and 1099 – to deliver a competitive edge that generates results. Two Ends of a Spectrum For digital natives early in their careers, technology is simply a fact of life. They are accustomed to constant “updates” and “upgrades,” always eager to embrace
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10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020 | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.
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January 27, 2020 11:36 AM
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Shades of gray: Should HR regulate romance at work?

Shades of gray: Should HR regulate romance at work? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Romance at work isn't necessarily a bad thing, sources told HR Dive, but it can create consequences ranging from irritating to legally actionable.
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January 13, 2020 9:00 AM
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Uber suit says California gig worker law is unconstitutional

Uber suit says California gig worker law is unconstitutional | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Experts predict AB5 law could make restaurant delivery more expensive
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January 6, 2020 6:34 AM
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Strategic HR priorities to address for the new year

If you don't set priorities that are strategic and proactive, you will spend the year ahead reacting and chasing.
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Why a predictable schedule is vital for restaurant workers

Why a predictable schedule is vital for restaurant workers | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
An unpredictable schedule can wreak havoc on employees’ lives and leave you short-staffed. New research, software and predictive scheduling laws are pushing restaurants toward stability
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Technology addressing an age-old challenge for restaurants, retailers, and...

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How Anonymous Is That Employee Satisfaction Survey?

How Anonymous Is That Employee Satisfaction Survey? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
​Many companies send employees surveys asking how they feel about their work, their boss and their company. They are asked to be candid and assured that their answers will remain anonymous. But how anonymous are those answers, really? And are workers justified in either not responding to such surveys or answering dishonestly to mask their discontent because they're afraid higher-ups might uncover
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A very real issue -- one that's been around for decades!

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Critical Workplace Topics for 2020

Workplace issues that kept business leaders awake at night in 2019 are sure to cause more angst in 2020.
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