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Human Resources Management

Hundreds of Addison Lee drivers win worker status case

Personnel Today A tribunal has ruled that Addison Lee drivers are workers, who will now be entitled to backdated holiday pay and compensation for loss of earnings. The post Hundreds of Addison Lee drivers win worker status case appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 08/01/2025 - 12:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Improve Your Business Acumen Using These 10 Activities

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 6 minutes At the beginning of the year, I always find myself thinking of goals and activities that I want to improve or work on. I don’t want to use the word resolutions. Rather I think of it more as refocusing on activities I should be doing more regularly.  With all the talk about the new administration, it should be no surprise that we need to understand the business. In fact, as I’m typing this, I don’t know that it’s good enough to just understand the business. We need to be able to talk about it and make decisions related to the business.  One of the behavioral competencies in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) competency model is business acumen. But honestly, I’ll admit it can be challenging to develop business acumen. The business world is constantly changing. Oh sure, a lot of people throw buzzwords around like “idea harvesting” and “hero culture” but do they really know what those terms mean?  It’s always a challenge to stay current, especially when your schedule is already full. To keep up, I find it helpful to take inventory of the activities that I’m doing. It reminds me to step back and just get focused. So, here’s my list of suggestions for building business acumen. Learn how your organization makes and spends money. Years ago, as part of my company onboarding, I had to schedule a meeting with the CFO to review the profit and loss statement. It was one of the best learning activities I’ve ever done. Not because I didn’t know how to read the P&L, but because I learned how the CFO read the P&L. The good thing is there’s no rule that you’re only allowed to do it once. If you’ve never done this before, consider doing it...
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Human Resources Management

McDonald’s faces further harassment allegations

Personnel Today McDonald’s boss to answer MPs' questions after new allegations of harassment emerged, despite company’s efforts to stamp out toxic culture. The post McDonald’s faces further harassment allegations appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/01/2025 - 12:00 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

HR professionals lack confidence of future skills needs, says LinkedIn

Personnel Today Almost half of HR professionals feel their company does not have a clear view of its skills needs for 2025 and beyond, according to LinkedIn. The post HR professionals lack confidence of future skills needs, says LinkedIn appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 07/01/2025 - 09:00 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Why occupational health may find itself in the spotlight in 2025

Personnel Today With tackling ill health and economic inactivity firmly in the government’s sights in 2025, occupational health and wellbeing are set... The post Why occupational health may find itself in the spotlight in 2025 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 15:01 /Karl Bennett Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Tackle workforce crisis to reduce waiting lists, say unions

Personnel Today The government needs to tackle the recruitment and retention crisis in the NHS if it is to meet ambitious targets to reduce waiting lists. The post Tackle workforce crisis to reduce waiting lists, say unions appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 15:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

‘Skills chasm’ between UK regions is self-reinforcing

Personnel Today Regional skills gaps are getting worse as graduates feel the 'magnetic pull' of London and other higher-skilled UK cities. The post ‘Skills chasm’ between UK regions is self-reinforcing appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 15:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Career Conundrum: Think You’re Being MicroManaged? 5 Tips on Handling It

TalentCulture No matter your role or position in an organization, you may have experienced being micromanaged at one point or another. We all know it’s never fun to feel like you’re being micromanaged, but it’s also very common. 42% of employees reported feeling micromanaged at work in a recent study on well-being in the workplace. You The post Career Conundrum: Think You’re Being MicroManaged? 5 Tips on Handling It appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 15:01 /Meghan M. Biro Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Workplaces urged to revisit and refresh first aid approaches in 2025

Personnel Today Workplaces are being urged to revisit and refresh their first aid practices and approaches as UK plc reopens for business... The post Workplaces urged to revisit and refresh first aid approaches in 2025 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 12:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Firms to hike prices to offset higher taxes

Personnel Today More than half of private sector employers plan to raise prices to help offset tax increases, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. The post Firms to hike prices to offset higher taxes appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 12:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

CEO’s 2025 pay overtakes average salary by noon today

Personnel Today High Pay Centre analysis shows CEO pay in FTSE 100 will surpass the median worker's 2025 salary at around 11:30 this morning. The post CEO’s 2025 pay overtakes average salary by noon today appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 12:01 /Rob Moss Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Surge in AI skills interest to continue in 2025

Personnel Today AI skills will drive the most significant shifts in learning and development next year, according to a technology trends report from O’Reilly. The post Surge in AI skills interest to continue in 2025 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 06/01/2025 - 03:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Research: Do New Hires Really Understand Your Policies?

HBR.org A new study suggests that employers overestimate how informed employees feel when they agree to policies, contracts, and even extra tasks at work — which can result in disengagement and turnover. Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:58 /Rachel Schlund Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

5 Ways to Deal with Flaky Colleagues Early in Your Career

HBR.org Don’t get blamed for their unreliability. Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:58 /Anne Sugar Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Research: When CEOs Use War Metaphors, Analysts Worry

HBR.org An analysis of nearly 1,000 acquisition announcements showed that bellicose language projected recklessness, not strength. Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:58 /João Cotter Salvado Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Watch: Snowy Sunday in parts of the UK

BBC News Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to wintery scenes. Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:58 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

A year after Boeing’s door plug accident, the aircraft giant faces a steep road to recovery

US Top News and Analysis A year after a door plug blew out of a nearly new Boeing 737 Max 9, the manufacturer is outlining the progress it has made. Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:57 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Major winter storm threatens much of the U.S. with intense cold, snow and ice

US Top News and Analysis As the storm moved east Sunday, around 60 million people, across 30 states from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic, were under weather alerts. Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:57 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Covid-19

Covid and flu rates rise across the US, according to the CDC

Coronavirus | The Guardian Less than half of Americans planned to get Covid vaccine in 2024, and slightly more than half planned to get flu shotThe amount of acute respiratory illness causing Americans to seek healthcare is at a high level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In an update issued on Friday, the CDC announced that in addition to Covid-19 activity increasing from low levels in most areas across the US, seasonal influenza activity continues to increase and is elevated across most of the country. Continue reading... Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:55 /Maya Yang Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Young & Savvy: Plan holidays in advance but stay within the budget

The Straits Times Business News How do we stretch the budget most effectively while covering more ground? Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:55 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Covid-19

Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake

Coronavirus | The Guardian Test positivity, emergency room visits, hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as expert warns: ‘It’s still dangerous’Covid is once again surging across the US after an unusual relative lull over the fall, as rates of booster vaccinations remain stubbornly low.Continuing infections and the evolution of variants underscore the importance of vaccinating, tracking the ebbs and flows of Covid, and employing preventive measures like face masks and clean air – important tools that could undergo greater politicization in coming months and years. Continue reading... Go to Source 05/01/2025 - 16:55 /Melody Schreiber Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

HR Professionals Can Be Friendly Without Being Friends

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve been seeing some postings on LinkedIn of a person holding a sign with a comment about HR. Honestly, I assume it’s some sort of advertisement for HR related products or services. But one of the signs stuck out for me – it said something to the effect of “HR is not your friend.” On some level, it’s true – HR isn’t. In many organizations, the human resources department acts as the eyes and ears of the workforce. They’re supposed to know what employees are thinking and feeling. Companies use HR’s feedback to understand what employees enjoy about their work and quickly address issues when they occur.  Just because HR isn’t your friend, it doesn’t mean they can’t be friendly. If HR is expected to know what the workforce is thinking, they need to have a rapport with employees. This can be a tricky subject. HR wants employees to share their thoughts while, at the same time, they don’t want to get too close. At every level of the organization, HR needs to be viewed as objective and impartial.  So, how can HR professionals come across as friendly without being criticized for not being friends? Here are five things to consider: Set expectations about the role of HR. While HR departments have similar functions, it’s reasonable to think that every organization views HR’s role a little differently. Human resources departments would be well served to explain their role during the hiring process and orientation. Help employees understand how to best use HR. Be approachable and authentic. Contrary to how some media outlets might portray HR, we are human. We take our jobs seriously. We also love a good joke and like to have fun. It’s perfectly acceptable to let employees see the fun and human...
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Human Resources Management

Surge in hospitalisations because of vitamin deficiencies

Personnel Today There has been a “troubling” surge in the number of people being hospitalised because of vitamin deficiencies, according to an... The post Surge in hospitalisations because of vitamin deficiencies appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/01/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

National Care Service plans unlikely to emerge before 2028

Personnel Today The government has announced a commission to review the long-term funding of adult social care in England - but proposals are unlikely to emerge before 2028. The post National Care Service plans unlikely to emerge before 2028 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/01/2025 - 12:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Cost of employing low-wage staff to hit record high

Personnel Today The cost of employing low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies. The post Cost of employing low-wage staff to hit record high appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 03/01/2025 - 12:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Hospital porter who refused to wear mask fairly dismissed

Personnel Today A hospital porter who was sacked for refusing to wear a face mask during the Covid pandemic has lost his claim for unfair dismissal and discrimination. The post Hospital porter who refused to wear mask fairly dismissed appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 15:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

AI-led algorithm being used to identify atrial fibrillation risk much earlier

Personnel Today Some 2,000 people have taken part in a ground-breaking trial to test an algorithm that can help doctors identify people... The post AI-led algorithm being used to identify atrial fibrillation risk much earlier appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 15:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Employers cite skills as top growth priority, says REC

Personnel Today The government needs to prioritise support for employers to upskill their workforces if its industrial strategy is to succeed, according to REC members. The post Employers cite skills as top growth priority, says REC appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 15:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

People unable to access dentistry because of ‘eye-watering’ price hikes

Personnel Today People up and down the country are being left unable to access dentistry because of ‘eye-watering’ increases in private fees,... The post People unable to access dentistry because of ‘eye-watering’ price hikes appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 12:01 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Nationwide chief: women miss out when they work from home

Personnel Today Women could be missing out on career opportunities if they are not present in the office, the chief executive of Nationwide has claimed. The post Nationwide chief: women miss out when they work from home appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 12:01 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

How HR in higher education is navigating stormy waters

Personnel Today The higher education sector has endured a raft of people-related challenges in recent years, from strikes to budget pressures. Universities... The post How HR in higher education is navigating stormy waters appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 09:01 /Universities Human Resources Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Tackling mental health with a ‘culture-first’ strategy 

Personnel Today Nurturing a positive organisational culture is essential to effectively tackle employees' mental health struggles, says Stuart Cheesman. The post Tackling mental health with a ‘culture-first’ strategy  appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 02/01/2025 - 09:01 /Stuart Cheesman Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

Brain Connectivity Linked With Cognition in People With Early Psychosis

NIMH News Feed An NIMH-funded study identified consistent links between brain connectivity and cognitive function in people with early stage psychosis and people at high risk who later developed psychosis. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 19:29 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Youth Suicidal Behaviors: Where Do We Go From Here

NIMH News Feed During this fireside chat, Drs. Shelli Avenevoli and Arielle H. Sheftall will provide an overview of the state of youth suicide and suicidal behaviors in the United States. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 19:29 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

Lilly Kelemen, Winner of the 2024 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition

NIMH News Feed Lilly Kelemen discusses naturalistic facial expressions, perception of emotion on human faces, and disabilities that make it difficult to read expression. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 19:29 /National Institute of Mental Health Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

The (mental) state of guys and guns

PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire The link between men, mental health, and gun ownership is far from black-and-white. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 19:29 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

1 in 3 older Americans say they feel lonely

PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire Middle-aged people are more likely than seniors to report isolation or loneliness. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 19:29 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

Here’s what child development experts think about the ‘beige mom’ trend

PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire What matters more than the colors of the rooms or toys, is the relationship between the caregiver and child and how they interact with the objects together. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 19:29 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

The Most Popular HBR Videos in 2024: Happiness and Communication

HBR.org These two big themes stood out from the rest. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 /HBR Editors Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Our Favorite Management Tips of 2024

HBR.org Ten picks from one of HBR’s most popular newsletters. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 /HBR Editors Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

The Charts that Help Make Sense of 2024

HBR.org Visualizing what people are really doing with gen AI, the long tail of layoffs, beer and boycotts, and more. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 /HBR Editors Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold

BBC News High winds, rain and snowfall are expected to bring disruption to parts of the UK from New Year's Eve. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Anger as families wait for victims’ remains after South Korea plane crash

BBC News Some 179 people were killed in the Jeju Air crash on Sunday - authorities say the delay is because the bodies have been badly damaged and identification is taking time. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war

BBC News Moscow said 150 Russians were released while Zelensky said 189 Ukrainians had returned home. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Covid-19

A million US taxpayers to get pandemic-era stimulus checks worth up to $1,400

Coronavirus | The Guardian IRS says payments going to those who did not claim under 2021 recovery rebate plan in what may be final installmentUS tax authorities have announced that special, $1,400 payments are going out to 1 million taxpayers who did not claim under the 2021 recovery rebate scheme, in what may be a final installment of pandemic-era stimulus checks.The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said in an advisory that the disbursements were a “special step” after a review found that many eligible taxpayers who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIP), also known as stimulus payments. Continue reading... Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 /Edward Helmore Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Covid-19

Not too late to get seasonal vaccines in US, experts say

Coronavirus | The Guardian Americans are encouraged to get vaccinated in early fall, but getting Covid and flu shots today can still be a good ideaPerhaps you procrastinated – that Halloween costume wouldn’t make itself and neither would the Thanksgiving turkey – and now you’ve realized, just as you’re about to gather with your friends and family again, that you’ve neglected your seasonal vaccines.Public health authorities recommend people get annual vaccines for influenza and Covid-19 in the early fall – around September and October. But infectious disease experts say even if you didn’t get shots then, it can make a difference today. Continue reading... Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 /Jessica Glenza Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Dow drops more than 400 points in thin trading as bull market cools in final days of 2024: Live updates

US Top News and Analysis Stocks sank on Monday but are headed for another winning year. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

NYSE to close on Jan. 9 in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter

US Top News and Analysis It is customary for the NYSE to close trading to honor the passing of a president. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Boeing 737-800, the model that crashed in South Korea, is one of the world’s most popular aircraft

US Top News and Analysis Accident investigators are trying to find the cause of a Jeju Air fatal crash landing that killed 179 of the 181 on board the flight. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Data falsification at SingPost business unit limited to its contract with affected customer

The Straits Times Business News SingPost has told Sias that the internal investigation report will not be published. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Adani Group plans $2 billion exit from joint venture with Singapore’s Wilmar

The Straits Times Business News Adani Wilmar exports products such as rice, castor oil and oleochemicals to over 30 countries. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Business News

Singapore stocks buck regional decline to close higher; STI up 0.6%

The Straits Times Business News Across the broader index, gainers beat losers 264 to 206. Go to Source 30/12/2024 - 18:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Update on Federal and State Labor Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2025

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I’ve published a couple of articles lately about what labor laws employers could expect to change in 2025 with the new administration.  How to Prepare for HR Compliance in 2025 Managing Change is an Essential Skill While it’s important to think about what could happen at some point in the future, it’s equally important to know what is going to happen. Fisher & Phillips LLP put together an Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect on January 1, 2025. Definitely worth checking out!  On a federal level, probably the most noteworthy update is that Phase 2 of the new overtime rule is not scheduled to take effect. This has been in the news lately because some employers gave wage increases to employees in anticipation of the change … and some have subsequently taken them back. On the state level, several states are scheduled to increase their minimum wage. There are also several labor laws regarding “captive meetings” where employers hold mandatory meetings to discuss religious, political, and/or union related topics.    Again, the employer cheat sheet is worth reviewing to stay on top of the latest developments. It also brings up a good question. Where can HR professionals go to get regular updates about labor laws and compliance? If you don’t have a curated list of blogs, newsletters, and websites, this could be a great time to put one together. Here are a few to get your list started: Foley & Lardner LLP is a law firm focused in the energy, health care, technology, and manufacturing sectors.  HUB International provides advisory services to organizations on risk management, employee benefits, and retirement.  The Ohio Employer Law Blog is written by Jon Hyman at Wickens Herzer Panza. While the title mentions the state of Ohio, Jon also writes about legal issues on a federal...
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Human Resources Management

Childcare and flexible working: proof it can be done

Personnel Today Some frontline sectors such as childcare are often assumed to be 'too difficult' to implement flexible working. But almost any profession can embrace it. The post Childcare and flexible working: proof it can be done appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 28/12/2024 - 12:01 /Euan Cameron Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Whistleblowing: Are there lessons to learn from the financial services sector?  

Personnel Today Ruth Christy and Paul Fontes highlight the issues concerning whistleblowing and look at developments in the financial services sector. The post Whistleblowing: Are there lessons to learn from the financial services sector?   appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 27/12/2024 - 09:01 /Paul Fontes and Ruth Christy Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

Shareholders give OK to $900M Busey Bank deal

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com The combination will create a full-service commercial bank with about $20 billion in total assets, $17 billion in deposits and $13 billion in wealth management assets. Go to Source 24/12/2024 - 21:31 /Erik Siemers Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Josh Bersin: how AI will shift the HR landscape in 2025

Personnel Today HR thought leader Josh Bersin says 2025 will be the year that organisations' HR and recruitment teams must immerse themselves in new technology so that employees can gain ‘super powers’ The post Josh Bersin: how AI will shift the HR landscape in 2025 appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 23/12/2024 - 18:02 /Josh Bersin Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Vacancies and advertised salaries hit their highest levels of the year

Personnel Today According to the latest report by job search engine Adzuna, this growth signals renewed employer confidence as the year closes. The post Vacancies and advertised salaries hit their highest levels of the year appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 23/12/2024 - 15:02 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

In Her Own Words: Shahista Jiwani jumps into trampoline franchise

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Franchising offers a head-start to business ownership. Women franchisees are in companies that span a wide range of industries from housecleaning to automotive care, and, of course, fast food. Shahista Jiwani jumped at the opportunity to become involved with Altitude Trampoline Park. Now she owns three trampoline locations. Since childhood, my love for learning has guided my journey. It led me to pursue a degree in engineering, an MBA in accounting and finance management, and later, to open my own… Go to Source 23/12/2024 - 13:12 /Ellen Sherberg Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Up to 2,300 jobs at risk as Aviva purchases Direct Line

Personnel Today The companies say they will cut up to 7% of their combined employee base. The post Up to 2,300 jobs at risk as Aviva purchases Direct Line appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 23/12/2024 - 12:01 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Businesses should evaluate their DEI policies – and not backslide

Personnel Today Elinor Flynn explains why a reassessment of diversity goals could create more inclusive and fair organisational cultures. The post Businesses should evaluate their DEI policies – and not backslide appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 23/12/2024 - 09:01 /Elinor Flynn Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

High-Performing Teams Are the Key to Organizational Success

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Organizations are doing many of the same activities right now. They’re budgeting and planning for the New Year. They’re speculating about what the new government will be like and the impact it will have on business. While we don’t have all the answers right now, there’s a few things we do know. Organizations expect to accomplish their goals. To accomplish goals, organizations need to have high-performing employees and high-performing teams. This involves a training and development investment. High-performance doesn’t just happen. It takes having an intentional plan to give employees the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need.  If you’re looking at your training and development opportunities, here are a few articles that might help you focus on the topics to cover for high performance.  3 Proven Ways to Make New Team Members Feel Welcome and Included Making new hires feel welcomed and included should begin at the candidate stage and continue during orientation and onboarding. In fact, some organizations have new hire buddy programs to help with the process. Team Building and Team Development Are Not the Same Thing Team development and team building serve two different purposes, this isn’t an either/or situation. Both should be done. A group that has team development but not team building might struggle because they don’t understand their role and goals. And a group who attends team building without team development might know what they’re supposed to do but not have the skills to get it done. Managers: The One Thing to Improve Employee Performance Employees want to hear feedback about their performance. This isn’t a generational thing. Specifically, individuals like getting well-thought-out feedback, with an emphasis on the “well-thought-out” part. Create Effective Organizational Change Through Leadership Development The key to successfully managing any type of change...
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Human Resources Management

Employers taking action on sick pay and parental leave ahead of new legislation

Personnel Today Employers are taking early action ahead of the introduction of new employment rights legislation, a new study shows. The post Employers taking action on sick pay and parental leave ahead of new legislation appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 21/12/2024 - 09:02 /Kavitha Sivasubramaniam Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Flu hospitalisations surge, as NHS warns over festive gatherings

Personnel Today Cases of flu serious enough to lead to hospitalisation are surging and are only likely to get worse as people... The post Flu hospitalisations surge, as NHS warns over festive gatherings appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 21/12/2024 - 09:02 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Policies to reduce need for overseas workers may not succeed, say experts

Personnel Today MAC annual report points to need for nuanced approach for reducing immigration while filling roles with domestic workers. The post Policies to reduce need for overseas workers may not succeed, say experts appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 21/12/2024 - 09:02 /Adam McCulloch Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Warning of ‘catastrophic’ rise in alcohol deaths in England

Personnel Today There has been “a catastrophic” 42% rise in deaths from alcohol in England in the past four years, a charity... The post Warning of ‘catastrophic’ rise in alcohol deaths in England appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 21/12/2024 - 09:02 /Nic Paton Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Terminally ill workers ‘need stronger rights’, says MP

Personnel Today An MP has led a debate on strengthening employee rights for terminally ill workers. The post Terminally ill workers ‘need stronger rights’, says MP appeared first on Personnel Today. Go to Source 21/12/2024 - 09:02 /Jo Faragher Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Strategic Tips and Insights for Rolling Out an eLearning Ecosystem

TalentCulture Sponsored by iSpring In this episode we dive into the process of rolling out an elearning ecosysteem within an organization for the first time. We offer step-by-step advice on how to dream up, research, create, and deploy a new elearning ecosystem. For anyone who wants to improve the digital learning landscape of their organization, this The post Strategic Tips and Insights for Rolling Out an eLearning Ecosystem appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 20/12/2024 - 15:01 /mike@hivemindai.com Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Why Every HR Professional and Manager Should Know the Story of Gisèle Pelicot

Improve Your HR Gisèle Pelicot’s husband Dominique drugged, raped, and invited other men over to rape her from 2011 to 2020. Today, a French court convicted Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men of raping Gisèle. She was not his only victim. He posted naked and semi-nude photographs of his daughter and daughters-in-law on the internet. He raped at least one other woman, repeatedly, and taught many men how to drug their wives. He is a horrible person. And yet, his wife had no idea. His family had no idea. The Pelicots’ oldest son, David, told The Guardian that his father had a special talent for throwing parties where everyone would come. David said, To keep reading, click here: Why Every HR Professional and Manager Should Know the Story of Gisèle Pelicot  The post Why Every HR Professional and Manager Should Know the Story of Gisèle Pelicot appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 19/12/2024 - 21:00 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Managing Change Is an Essential Skill

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Like the title of today’s article says, I’d like to believe we can all agree that being able to manage change is an essential skill. The question becomes what’s the best way to do it.  I was reminded of this while listening to Foley & Lardner’s webcast on “What Do Election Outcomes Mean for the Country, Your Industry, and Your Company?”. While this webcast was broadcast immediately after election day – so some of the speculation about who will be nominated for cabinet positions has been answered – it’s still worth a listen. I found it interesting to hear where it aligned with another webcast I had listened to about 2025 and HR compliance. A couple of my takeaways from the Foley webcast include: Stay current with government appointments. Just like in our organizations, who is selected to lead departments, committees, and projects can have a huge impact on outcomes. If you’re trying to understand the business landscape, knowing who the government has appointed to lead certain committees will be valuable. For example, the person selected to chair the National Labor Relations Board could have an impact on employee relations.  Expect a deregulation agenda. I don’t know that this is a surprise. It’s been discussed throughout the election cycle. If current laws are changed or rolled back, organizations will have some decisions to make. Will they keep doing what they’re doing – even if it’s not required? This isn’t a simple question with an obvious answer.     Which is why I wanted to talk about managing change today.  Change is always present. Some changes might be small, others large scale. Some changes could be things we’ve been hoping for and others … not so much. We don’t always have the luxury of dealing with one change...
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Human Resources Management

Study: 88 Percent of High-Performing Women Get Critiqued on Their Personalities in Performance Reviews

Improve Your HR “As a woman, you have to be less aggressive.” This is an actual phrase from a performance review I reported on in 2022. Two years later, we’re still seeing the same problems. And I’m not just basing that on anecdotes about others’ reviews. According to a study by the software company Textio, 88 percent of high-performing women receive feedback on their personality during performance reviews — compared to 12 percent of high-performing men. And when men do receive personality-based feedback, it’s different than the personality feedback women receive. As the study notes: 68% of women and 31% of men were described as “collaborative.” 36% of women and 21% of men were described as “helpful.” 26% of women and 12% of men were described as “nice.” 28% of women and 4% of men were described as “opinionated.” To keep reading, click here: Study: 88 Percent of High-Performing Women Get Critiqued on Their Personalities in Performance Reviews The post Study: 88 Percent of High-Performing Women Get Critiqued on Their Personalities in Performance Reviews appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 17/12/2024 - 15:05 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

Ask Marcia: What should we STOP doing next year?

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Q. Planning is underway for next year. How can we accelerate our decision-making and our results? A. Management often plans what to do. But there are two parts that can be optimized. First, a significant part of planning that many teams overlook is to determine what not to do. If there’s too much to accomplish, the results are minimal and don’t serve customers sufficiently. Focusing on achieving a few goals well is more effective than diluting the problem-solving and achieving less. Second,… Go to Source 17/12/2024 - 13:58 /Marcia Daszko Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

How to Prepare for HR Compliance in 2025

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes After every election, there’s a period where the news is very focused on what’s going to happen in the new administration. Even when the current president is reelected. And especially when the current president is not. The conversation isn’t just focused on what’s going to happen but when will it happen and how.  It’s always interesting to see what people have to say leading up to a transition. I recently listened to a webcast featuring five employment lawyers talking about what they expect to happen with HR compliance next year and some things HR professionals might want to consider. The panel of legal professionals included: Eric B. Meyer, Pierson Ferdinand LLP Dessi Day, Pierson Ferdinand LLP Amy Epstein Gluck, Pierson Ferdinand LLP Jon Hyman, Wickens Herzer Panza Daniel Schwartz, Shipman & Goodwin LLP This group is always so wonderful about sharing their expertise with the HR community. When you have a moment, check out what they have to say. I found the conversation very interesting. Here are some of my takeaways from the webcast. Pay attention to government appointments. I know there are days when the last thing we want to do is think about the structure of government and who’s leading what committee, but who’s in charge can have an impact on what gets done. This should not be a surprise – it happens in our companies all the time. The same applies to government – both at a federal, state, and local level.  Rolling back a law can be a challenge. In the past, we’ve seen government roll back / change laws. Organizations have decisions to make. Are we going to keep doing what we’re doing (even though it’s not a mandate any longer)? Or are we going to roll back? And if...
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Management

St. Louis construction firm expands into OP, plans more hiring

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com The construction management and consulting firm sees its second office location as a gateway to more work in the KC area and all of Kansas. Go to Source 16/12/2024 - 23:34 /Grace Mayer Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Five Challenges HR Faces in Corporate Travel (and How to Solve Them)

TalentCulture Sponsored by SAP Concur Human resource (HR) departments play a crucial role in corporate travel programs: They’re the intermediary between a company and its employees and help ensure that both parties benefit from business travel, in partnership with an internal travel manager or an external travel management company (TMC).  HR is instrumental in enhancing the The post Five Challenges HR Faces in Corporate Travel (and How to Solve Them) appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 16/12/2024 - 15:03 /Chris Juneau Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

10 Ways to Be Productive During the Last Two Weeks of the Year

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 5 minutes I’ve noticed that in a few of my recent articles I mentioned projects that might be perfect for the end of the year. So, I thought today might be a good time to expand on the idea and share ways to be productive during the last two weeks of the year.  Before I became a consultant, I often worked during the final two weeks of the year. At first, it was because I had to. My colleagues had more seniority and vacation time. Later, I did it because I wanted to. The final two weeks of the year were quiet. Less email. Fewer meetings. I could catch up and cross off a few things on my “to-do” list. Even now, when I have more flexibility with my schedule, the last two weeks of the year are a great time to do some projects I never seem to find time for.  If you’re looking at your schedule and are unhappy about having to work while your colleagues are taking time off, let me share a few things you can do to prepare for the upcoming year. I realize it’s not the same as taking time off, but the sense of accomplishment could be wonderful. In fact, you might want to consider bookmarking this page and using it as an end-of-the-year checklist. Clean out your professional contacts. Sometimes our contact list has people on it with outdated information who haven’t stayed in touch. That digital entry is just taking up space. If you want, reach out and try to connect with those individuals via LinkedIn. Then you will always have their most current contact information. Update your social media accounts. Speaking of cleaning up contacts, use this quiet time to unfriend, unfollow, unlike, etc. those...
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Human Resources Management

Addressing Pain Points In The Business Travel Experience

TalentCulture Sponsored by SAP Concur In this episode we’re going to discuss the world of business travel. Whether you travel for business yourself, you oversee a team of travellers, or play a role in executing travel for your organization, this episode is for you. We are going to discuss what was revealed in recent research as The post Addressing Pain Points In The Business Travel Experience appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 13/12/2024 - 15:04 /mike@hivemindai.com Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

Guest column: Navigating business transformation – the stages of change

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Change management is an essential process for ensuring that a business can adapt to new challenges and seize new opportunities. Go to Source 13/12/2024 - 14:30 /Cristin Heyns-Bousliman Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

SA insurance firm bought by Illinois financial firm

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Deerfield-based Alera Group acquired San Antonio insurance firm Spire Risk Management. Go to Source 12/12/2024 - 18:28 /Ramzi Abou Ghalioum Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

How OnPoint builds a pipeline of internal leadership talent

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com OnPoint, Oregon's largest credit union, has invested in a training program that provides pathways to management jobs. Go to Source 12/12/2024 - 18:28 /Suzanne Stevens Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

New Work: Decoding Gig Economy Terms with Mellow

Improve Your HR The gig economy: I’ve been involved in it since 2010, and I love it. But understanding how it works, who is a contractor and who is an employee, and what a “permalancer” is can be confusing. Fortunately, Mellow’s new book, “New Work: Decoding Gig Economy Terms,” can help you navigate the new world of work. The Gig Economy for 2025 While no one can predict the future, everyone agrees that the gig economy isn’t going away. The World Bank estimated that there were 435 million gig workers globally in 2022. That number is undoubtedly growing. Add to that, some people aren’t “gig” workers but want to work remotely with the flexibility of a gig worker, and you have a very different world of work than we had in the 2010s. Gig work is no longer a “jack of all trades” type of work. Plenty of gig workers are highly skilled and experts in their fields. Startups Magazine predicts that “by 2025, high-skilled freelancers in fields like AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare are expected to form a larger part of the workforce, seeking autonomy and diverse opportunities.” Your company probably uses contractors, consultants, or other gig workers, even if you’re unaware. The cleaning service you hired? There may well be a gig worker who shows up to scrub your floors. The HR consultant you called? She is probably a self-employed gig worker with a mix of long (permalancer!) and short-term contracts. And, the person who delivered your lunch? A gig worker. Understanding the new world of work Each country has different rules surrounding contractors and traditional employees. In the United States, there are strict rules regarding who a contractor is and who an employee is. A general rule of thumb is that if you provide equipment, control where and...
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Artificial Intelligence

How Tealium built a chatbot evaluation platform with Ragas and Auto-Instruct using AWS generative AI services

AWS Machine Learning Blog This post was co-written with Varun Kumar from Tealium Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines are popular for generating domain-specific outputs based on external data that’s fed in as part of the context. However, there are challenges with evaluating and improving such systems. Two open-source libraries, Ragas (a library for RAG evaluation) and Auto-Instruct, used Amazon Bedrock to power a framework that evaluates and improves upon RAG. In this post, we illustrate the importance of generative AI in the collaboration between Tealium and the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC) team by automating the following: Evaluating the retriever and the generated answer of a RAG system based on the Ragas Repository powered by Amazon Bedrock. Generating improved instructions for each question-and-answer pair using an automatic prompt engineering technique based on the Auto-Instruct Repository. An instruction refers to a general direction or command given to the model to guide generation of a response. These instructions were generated using Anthropic’s Claude on Amazon Bedrock. Providing a UI for a human-based feedback mechanism that complements an evaluation system powered by Amazon Bedrock. Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service that makes popular FMs available through an API, so you can choose from a wide range of foundational models (FMs) to find the model that’s best suited for your use case. Because Amazon Bedrock is serverless, you can get started quickly, privately customize FMs with your own data, and integrate and deploy them into your applications without having to manage any infrastructure. Tealium background and use case Tealium is a leader in real-time customer data integration and management. They empower organizations to build a complete infrastructure for collecting, managing, and activating customer data across channels and systems. Tealium uses AI capabilities to integrate data and derive customer insights at scale. Their...
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Artificial Intelligence

EBSCOlearning scales assessment generation for their online learning content with generative AI

AWS Machine Learning Blog EBSCOlearning offers corporate learning and educational and career development products and services for businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations. As a division of EBSCO Information Services, EBSCOlearning is committed to enhancing professional development and educational skills. In this post, we illustrate how EBSCOlearning partnered with AWS Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC) to use the power of generative AI in revolutionizing their learning assessment process. We explore the challenges faced in traditional question-answer (QA) generation and the innovative AI-driven solution developed to address them. In the rapidly evolving landscape of education and professional development, the ability to effectively assess learners’ understanding of content is crucial. EBSCOlearning, a leader in the realm of online learning, recognized this need and embarked on an ambitious journey to transform their assessment creation process using cutting-edge generative AI technology. Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies such as AI21 Labs, Anthropic, Cohere, Meta, Mistral AI, Stability AI, and Amazon through a single API, along with a broad set of capabilities to build generative AI applications with security, privacy, and responsible AI, and is well positioned to address these types of tasks. The challenge: Scaling quality assessments EBSCOlearning’s learning paths—comprising videos, book summaries, and articles—form the backbone of a multitude of educational and professional development programs. However, the company faced a significant hurdle: creating high-quality, multiple-choice questions for these learning paths was a time-consuming and resource-intensive process. Traditionally, subject matter experts (SMEs) would meticulously craft each question set to be relevant, accurate, and to align with learning objectives. Although this approach guaranteed quality, it was slow, expensive, and difficult to scale. As EBSCOlearning’s content library continues to grow, so does the need for a more efficient solution. Enter AI:...
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Artificial Intelligence

Pixtral 12B is now available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart

AWS Machine Learning Blog Today, we are excited to announce that Pixtral 12B (pixtral-12b-2409), a state-of-the-art vision language model (VLM) from Mistral AI that excels in both text-only and multimodal tasks, is available for customers through Amazon SageMaker JumpStart. You can try this model with SageMaker JumpStart, a machine learning (ML) hub that provides access to algorithms and models that can be deployed with one click for running inference. In this post, we walk through how to discover, deploy, and use the Pixtral 12B model for a variety of real-world vision use cases. Pixtral 12B overview Pixtral 12B represents Mistral’s first VLM and demonstrates strong performance across various benchmarks, outperforming other open models and matching larger models, according to Mistral. Pixtral is trained to understand both images and documents, and shows strong abilities in vision tasks such as chart and figure understanding, document question answering, multimodal reasoning, and instruction following, some of which we demonstrate later in this post with examples. Pixtral 12B is able to ingest images at their natural resolution and aspect ratio. Unlike other open source models, Pixtral doesn’t compromise on text benchmark performance, such as instruction following, coding, and math, to excel in multimodal tasks. Mistral designed a novel architecture for Pixtral 12B to optimize for both speed and performance. The model has two components: a 400-million-parameter vision encoder, which tokenizes images, and a 12-billion-parameter multimodal transformer decoder, which predicts the next text token given a sequence of text and images. The vision encoder was newly trained that natively supports variable image sizes, which allows Pixtral to be used to accurately understand complex diagrams, charts, and documents in high resolution, and provides fast inference speeds on small images like icons, clipart, and equations. This architecture allows Pixtral to process any number of images with arbitrary sizes...
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Human Resources Management

How to Improve Performance Results at Work

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I think it’s a given that organizations want employees to perform at a high level. But do employees feel the same? I’m sure there are some who might think otherwise, but I’d like to believe that employees want to perform well too. No one wants to have a reputation for not doing a good job. Most people want to be known for delivering results. But delivering results doesn’t just happen. We have to work at it. Here are seven things that can help us achieve better performance results at work: Set challenging but achievable goals. I like to think of goals as “the object of a person’s effort”. This means that goals are an important part of results. Goals don’t have to be big, but they do need to be challenging. Our goals should push us a little bit. That “push” could be in terms of work quality, work quantity, or the speed we get the work done. Look for supporters at every level of the organization. Once we know our goals, we need to find people who will support us – both in terms of providing resources as well as motivational support. Obviously, we want our manager to support us. Other individuals that might support and guide us include our co-workers and possibly even our vendor partners. Get organized. If you’ve ever been distracted by pictures of cute lemurs on the internet, then you know we can spend a lot of time, energy, and resources on the wrong things. If we want to deliver excellent work, we need to use our resources wisely. Employees should have a plan and a reasonable timeline for completing their work. Allocate resources. Employees should ask themselves, “What resources do I have? What additional resources can I get?” This also ties back to...
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Human Resources Management

Step-By-Step: Having a Performance Conversation with an Employee

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Managers – here’s a scenario you might be facing (or have faced in the past). You’ve got an employee who isn’t contributing their fair share. You know you need to address it. The rest of the team can tell this employee is a poor performer. If you don’t do something, your credibility will suffer. But what do you say? The purpose of conversations like this isn’t to punish or discipline the employee. It’s to change their performance. That’s why you don’t want to delay the conversation. The longer you wait, the harder the conversation. Because the employee will think their behavior is acceptable since no one addressed it. Here’s an outline you can use as you think about the conversation you want to have with the employee. Again, we’re not talking about situations where employees need to receive disciplinary action. Your organization has a policy in place for that – and if you have questions about discipline, you should address them with someone on the HR team. Think of these steps as a coaching conversation.  Let the employee know your concern. Don’t minimize the importance of this conversation by spending a lot of time talking about the latest season of Only Murders in the Building and just a little on the topic of performance. This is an important matter and should be treated that way. Share what you have observed. Offer specifics about actual behaviors you’ve witnessed. If someone else witnessed the behaviors, try to have that person there. Employees don’t like the line “someone told me you did this…” If you’re trying to correct behavior, be able to specifically discuss behavior. Explain how their behavior impacts the team. Employees might not realize how their behavior negatively impacts the organization or the team. It’s important to draw...
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Psychology

Public awareness of 988 national suicide prevention hotline low, but growing

PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire The percentage of people who know the correct number has increased by 4% since last year. Go to Source 09/12/2024 - 19:18 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

Have a politically divided family? These tips help you talk across the dinner table

PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire Mutual respect is critical to engaging with difference. Go to Source 09/12/2024 - 19:17 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Psychology

10 rules for post-election conversations

PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire Even for those less practiced at handling differences, there are strategies you can use to keep things civil. Go to Source 09/12/2024 - 19:17 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

How to Navigate the Workplace as an Introvert

TalentCulture On the second day of my first sales job after graduating from college, the corporate trainer said two words that sent shivers down my spine: “Role plays.” He explained that all the new hires would practice our pitches with a partner before presenting them to the group. Growing up as a shy introvert with a The post How to Navigate the Workplace as an Introvert appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 09/12/2024 - 18:05 /Michael Thompson Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Employees at This Tech Company Said They Were Stressed. So The Company Fired Them

Improve Your HR Beauty is a big business. YesMadam is an Indian tech company that joins customers with providers for in-home beauty services, including everything from spa services to bridal packages. It sounds like a great way to relax and look and feel your best. But apparently, some employees at YesMadam were not relaxed at all. In fact, they were stressed, and reported that in a company survey. And YesMadam fired them. Fired for stress A marketing professional named Shitiz Dogra used LinkedIn to share a copy of an email that was apparently sent to affected employees. That email stated: To keep reading, click here: Employees at This Tech Company Said They Were Stressed. So The Company Fired Them  The post Employees at This Tech Company Said They Were Stressed. So The Company Fired Them appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 09/12/2024 - 18:05 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

The Difference Between Objectives, Goals, and Business Outcomes

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes I recently published an article about getting started with OKRs (objectives and key results). It occurred to me after sharing the article that we often use the terms goals and objectives interchangeably, when they really are different. At first glance, there might not be a big deal with using the words as synonyms. They’re all focused on achievement and results. But then, maybe it is important to differentiate them. Here are the definitions of each with an example: Objectives are a specific result you’re trying to achieve within a time frame and with available resources. Think of them as the steps you will take to achieve the goal. An example of an organization’s objective might be to “Call all existing customers in Q3 with a special promotion to increase sales.”. For an individual, an objective might be to “Research all relevant HR certifications and register to earn one before the end of the year.” Goals are an observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved. Goals are typically broad in scope versus an objective which is very specific. For example, a goal might be for an organization to “increase profits”. Or an individual might have a goal to “become certified”.  Outcomes are the measurement and evaluation of an activity’s results against their intended or projected results. Outcomes are what you hope to achieve when you accomplish the goal. Using the above examples, the organization’s outcome might be to “increase profit by 50% over last quarter”. That’s what the organization is trying to do. For an individual, the outcome could be “get a new job” or “get a pay increase” as a result of earning a certification.  While I listed the definition to outcomes last, it seems to me that goals become more relevant if the organization is...
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Human Resources Management

Growth Mindset Skills: Aligning Employee And Employer Priorities in 2025

TalentCulture We’ve all heard and seen the term growth mindset in boardrooms and on LinkedIn posts, where it’s practically become a mantra in the modern workplace. But what does it really mean in the context of work, and is it such a big deal? The term itself was first coined by psychologist Carol Dweck back in The post Growth Mindset Skills: Aligning Employee And Employer Priorities in 2025 appeared first on TalentCulture. Go to Source 07/12/2024 - 00:02 /Christina Gialleli Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This

Improve Your HR It’s OK to say “Merry Christmas” at work. It’s OK to put up a Christmas tree. It’s OK to have a secret Santa, a Christmas sugar cookie decorating day, a gingerbread house building contest, or an ugly Christmas sweater day. It’s probably not OK to do each and every one of these things unless everyone in your office celebrates Christmas. Approximately 85 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas in one way or another. And there are many people who don’t personally celebrate Christmas who are perfectly fine with these types of Christmas activities. But, there’s also a really good chance there are people in your office who do not celebrate Christmas. They are probably fine with you celebrating, but when you have Christmas after Christmas after Christmas activity, they can start to feel left out, ignored, and excluded. To keep reading, click here: Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This  The post Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 06/12/2024 - 15:03 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Management

The turnover tsunami is over, but one of its driving forces remains

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com The last few years haven’t exactly been stress-free, and it's left a majority of frontline workers with a sense of burnout. New research from workforce-management company UKG and consultancy Workplace Intelligence shows that 75% of nearly 13,000 frontline workers from around the world say they feel burned out. That response was highest among Gen Z workers, with 83% of those frontline workers reporting a sense of burnout. Burnout was one of the driving factors behind the turnover tsunami that… Go to Source 06/12/2024 - 14:15 /Andy Medici Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

It’s Holiday Party Season!

Improve Your HR It’s holiday party season! You know what this means? It’s okay not to drink alcohol. It’s also okay to have employees who don’t drink alcohol. I realize this may be the stupidest thing some of you have read because you’re thinking, “Duh. Drinking isn’t required!” But as a non drinker, I can tell you that, for whatever reason, some drinkers will pressure non-drinkers. I don’t know why, but it’s wrong. Good companies that decide to offer alcohol at company parties should also offer a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. Bubble water is my party drink of choice, but I’d love to have a good mocktail available. And lest you think I’m overreacting here are a couple of horror stories: Spiking a drink at the company party: https://lnkd.in/eCqNqTKd Pressuring a non-drinker to drink: https://lnkd.in/e8eecCy Problems of drunk people at work events: https://lnkd.in/e9pTwAR8 Please! Enjoy your alcohol, but don’t pressure anyone to drink. They may be non-drinkers for any number of reasons, none of which are any of your business. The post It’s Holiday Party Season! appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 05/12/2024 - 18:03 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

Use MOCHA to Improve Organizational Accountability

hr bartender Estimated reading time: 3 minutes You’ve probably heard of the acronym RACI at some point. RACI stands for responsible, accountable, consult, and inform. It’s a way to establish organizational accountability by assigning who is “responsible” for doing the work, who is ultimately “accountable” for the outcome of a task, who are the subject matter experts to be “consulted” about the work, and finally, who should be regularly “informed” about the status of the work. While I like RACI, there’s a similar acronym called MOCHA that I like just as much – if not more. Here’s what MOCHA represents: Manager: Who handles the day to day management of the task or program? Someone has to be responsible for the work – whether that’s a task, process, program, etc. They handle the everyday decisions and coordinate the front-line activities associated with the job.  Owner: Who is the organizational owner or sponsor for this task or program? Depending upon the type of work we’re referring to, this person might be a senior leader who directs a department or division. Or maybe it’s someone that has a lot of influence in the organization, so we want them to be kept in the loop. Consultant: Who advises the group or manager? This could be an internal or external subject matter expert. They might have a regular role or be someone who is called in to deal with a specific problem or obstacle.  Helper: Who are the people that the group or manager taps into for information or assistance? There are always people who help us accomplish our work. They might not be in our department. They might not be on our project team. But we need them for data, information, and sometimes just a supportive ear.  Approver: Who approves resources for the manager or group? This may or...
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Management

Finance and accounting leaders: Prepare your team for the future of work

Human Resources News - Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com The world of finance and accounting is evolving rapidly and leaders must be ready for what’s to come. “It’s an exciting time for the profession. There’s a lot of change, but change brings opportunities,” said Tim Hird, executive vice president, enterprise optimization for Robert Half and Protiviti. With so much happening, future-focused talent management is essential to navigating risks and seizing opportunities. The biggest shifts — and potential challenges they bring — include… Go to Source 04/12/2024 - 21:05 /Jim Molis Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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Human Resources Management

HR Festivus: The Holiday You Didn’t Know You Needed

Improve Your HR Wednesday, December 11, is the first annual HR Festivus What is Festivus? Seinfeld writer Dan O’Keef created Festivus and made it part of the show in the 1990s. It has three main elements: ● Airing of grievances ● Feats of strength ● Festivus miracles At HRLearns, we know more than anybody just how many grievances HR has to deal with and what feats of strength we have to perform in these jobs, and we see miracles regularly! HR Festivus is a free, fun day of knowledge and complaining! You can pop in and out. Attend it all, or only attend the parts you can. (If you want HRCI or SHRM credit for the eligible sessions, you’ll have to attend that hour!) Sponsored by HRLearns, with our Partners: But what does this have to do with Improv-ing your HR? Well, Improv is fun and this will be fun as well. But at 4:00 Eastern I’ll be teaching you some games that you can use in your business! Here’s the schedule: #1: 11:30 AM Eastern: Opening Ceremonies: Airing of Grievances A lively introduction to HR Festivus 2024, setting the tone with humor and camaraderie. Includes an anonymous grievance-sharing session and live voting on categories such as “Most Relatable Grievance” and “Funniest Grievance.” #2: 12:00 PM Eastern: What the Legal Landscape Looks Like for 2025 A pre-approved HRCI/SHRM session featuring, Amy Epstein Gluck , and Michael Elkins, covering key legal updates for 2025. #3: 1:00 PM Eastern: Feats of Strength Challenge (Sponsored by Snappy) A Kahoot-based trivia game testing HR knowledge, from FMLA to OSHA, with Snappy-sponsored prizes for winners. #4: Michael VanDervort: Managing Grievances in your office. 2:00 PM Eastern. Michael is a labor and union expert who can walk you through everything you need to know about grievances....
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Human Resources Management

It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan

Improve Your HR Look, I know everyone (except me) hates performance improvement plans. Unfortunately, a recent survey by HR Acuity finds they are on the rise. Managers perceive them as busy work — something they have to do just so they can fire someone. Employees feel that being put on a PIP is akin to being told they have 90 days left to live. And HR is often left frustrated with the results: as HR executive Anna Tavis recently told the Wall Street Journal, “I spent 15 good years on Wall Street and other places. It’s a cover up. It’s window dressing. None of these performance improvement plans lead to improving performance.” If you’re writing a PIP with the goal (stated or unstated) of terminating the employee, and the PIP is just a way to get to that point, then it makes perfect sense that they won’t improve. The manager isn’t offering the right support and the employee doesn’t try, because the employee knows they’ll fail. To keep reading, click here: It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan The post It’s Time to Put Everyone on a Performance Improvement Plan appeared first on Improve Your HR. Go to Source 03/12/2024 - 18:04 /Evil HR Lady Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
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