Category Human Resources

The Biggest Changes in Collaboration Over the Last Decade and What to Expect in the Decade Ahead

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By Ajay Kaul for HR Daily Advisor There is no denying the workspaces we once knew underwent profound transformations over the last several years. From physical space revolutions to digital solutions and remote working frontiers and beyond, each dramatic advance has one cornerstone in common: collaboration.  Cutting-edge technology enabled individuals and teams to work from nearly anywhere using an endless array of powerful tools to support ever-flexible adaptability, connectivity, and innovation. Collaboration has reshaped in ways we once thought unimaginable – and will continue down a path that promises to be even more dynamic and transformative, with challenges and opportunities…

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How Much Does a Bad Hire Actually Cost? Why Talent Professionals Must Know

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By Shiran Danoch for HR Daily Advisor There are numerous estimates concerning the actual cost of a bad hire. These estimates range from 3 months’ salary to 3 times the annual salary of the position. While generic estimates provide a starting point, they only go so far. To truly showcase the value of the talent acquisition department—and to illustrate how much it can save (and earn) for a company when provided the proper resources—it’s vital to understand your own company’s figures and present them in financial terms. Talking in dollars can help secure more resources for your department. What Constitutes a…

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Can a Single Question Unlock Behavioral Change on Your Sales Team?

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BY GEORGE BRONTÉN for Membrain I’ve been reading Sharon-Drew Morgen’s latest book, HOW? Generating new neural pathways for learning, behavior change, and decision making, and I’m fascinated by her contention that the right questions can unlock behavioral change that can otherwise be unattainable. In sales, we focus a lot on changing the behaviors that inhibit sales effectiveness. We talk about coaching and supporting the right behaviors on our teams. Yet even when we get all of that “right,” salespeople have a habit of “rubber banding” back to old behaviors, or simply avoiding correct ones, even when they know what to do, how to do it, and…

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Embrace the Global Workforce with Minimal Risk and Maximum Reward

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by Stephanie Coward for HR Daily Advisor In today’s interconnected world, traditional workforce concepts are rapidly changing. Some might even argue they have all but evaporated. As technology advances and communication barriers diminish, companies increasingly are tapping into the global talent pool to fuel growth, expand reach and cut costs. This paradigm shift, which began a decade ago but accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, and move to remote working, is evident as a growing business trend, in particular for companies based in the United States, choosing to hire employees remotely in Canada and Europe. However, this transformation is not without…

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How to build a killer sales pitch

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by APRIL DUNFORD for Lenny's Newsletter I suck at selling. I bet you do too. But that’s no excuse. We saw in last week’s post how important founder-led sales is in the early days of a startup, and as we’ll see in next week’s post, it only gets more important as you grow. Thus, I’m always on the lookout for actionable advice on how to get better at sales. When I heard that April Dunford (frequent collaborator, and author of the amazing bestseller Obviously Awesome) was working on a new book about sales, I knew it would be outstanding (it is). I convinced her to write…

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How to Keep a Growing Hybrid Workforce Engaged

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By Jenni Kovach for HR Daily Advisor Keeping a growing workforce engaged poses a challenge under the most “normal” of circumstances. But as every HR professional knows, the last few years have been anything but normal. For IGS Energy, where I serve as Chief People Officer, there’s no doubt that things were simpler before the pandemic upended the way we work. Just before 2020, our company nearly doubled in size through some of the largest acquisitions in company history, as well as through organic growth. From how we work together to where we work, so much evolved in such a short time. While…

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Five Ways Marketers Can Scale and Lead Remote Teams Effectively

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by Jesse Liszka for MarketingProfs Losing the remote control is a fear of every TV enthusiast. And losing control is also a fear of marketers who lead remote teams—especially teams that they will need, in time, to scale. There are certainly obstacles for remote managers that can militate against good leadership and make scaling up trickier than it should be. This article will cover how those obstacles can be tackled. We'll start by looking at the growth in popularity of remote work for marketers and the characteristics of good virtual team leadership. Then we'll determine how you can get your remote…

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10 Tips for Creating an Onboarding Checklist for New Hires

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By Ally Goodwin for HR Daily Advisor Your company just made a new hire? Congratulations to you and your new employee(s). Whether you’ve made one or two hires, or are conducting a mass-hiring campaign, there are a lot of moving pieces involved with onboarding new hires. As many human resources (HR) personnel will tell you, the hiring process isn’t over when the acceptance call or email goes to the candidate. Onboarding isn’t as simple as it sounds, and depending on the job, position, or industry, there can be many qualifications and credentials that can complicate the process. After spending over 17 years…

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Leveraging Collaboration Software for Remote and Hybrid Work

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By Lin Grensing-Pophal for HR Daily Advisor Our world has turned decidedly digital and, in this environment, the way we work and communicate has experienced a seismic shift driven largely by pandemic experiences. No longer confined by physical workspaces, interactions have expanded beyond four walls, creating new teams that are increasingly remote, flexible, and global. In this new environment, collaboration software has emerged as a must-have tool to enable an intricate web of modern workplace communications. Effective Communication Has Always Been a Must for Businesses Workplaces have always had to ensure collaboration. That’s nothing new. Historically, whether through face-to-face meetings, written…

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How HR Teams Can Create a Positive PTO Culture

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By Rob Whalen for HR Daily Advisor After several tumultuous years for HR leaders and employees, companies are reassessing how they can maximize their workforces’ well-being. Paid time off (PTO) is a critical part of this process, as it gives employees the space to relax, focus on relationships, and take care of personal responsibilities and needs. This enables employees to come back refreshed and energized, which increases engagement, retention, and productivity. However, many employees are refusing to take sufficient PTO, which has led to an epidemic of overwork, stress on the job, and turnover. One of the biggest obstacles to employees…

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