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Building up people managers: 4 ways HR can reset the relationship

Now is the time to rebuild the HR-people manager relationship, and we've got the research to prove it. Get tips on where to start from Teresa Smith.
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You’re On Mute

Time Well Spent: Our success as a team next year will depend on how well we communicate. 
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How the psychological contract helps HR pros connect with their people

The psychological contract might sound abstract, but it has real impacts on HR's on-the-job relationships. See how you can start tapping into it for answers.
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The Rebirth of HR: HR Will Begin Reinventing Itself to Lead These Efforts

Just as CFOs were thrust into the limelight after 2008, 2020 has become the year of the HR professional. Find out what that means for 2021.
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Human Resources and Artificial Intelligence. Myths and why they persist.

Dispel the most insidious myths surrounding HR and AI to make HR processes more engaging, more human and more intelligent.
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The 4 keys to increasing strategic awareness in HR

Strategic awareness can be tough to achieve for HR, but Chas Fields has some practical tips based off the latest research from UKG and HCI.
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Yep, Your Organization Needs “Momboarding”

Onboarding programs are typically for new employees, but how about those returning from parental leave? Welcome to "momboarding."
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Streamlining the Public Sector Procurement Process

A transparent public procurement process is important. Learn how cooperative purchasing combines the buying power of public agencies to ensure you receive the best price and/or value for your purchase.
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Dear Manufacturing HR Practitioners: It’s Time to Focus on YOU

This fall’s UKG HR & Payroll eSymposium sessions and speakers will focus on what manufacturing HR practitioners need to know and how to plan for tomorrow and beyond.
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2020 election aftermath: Looking ahead at areas of focus for HR

The US election was a whirlwind - here are the potential impacts HR should look out for as administrations change and new laws pass.
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Striking Gold in Retail Data

Is your retail business striking gold, or striking out? Data is the new currency in business but it needs to be mined and refined to be used optimally. In retail, our gold is traffic data. Anyone with a traffic counter can collect it, but the real key is knowing how to use it.
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CEOs Don’t Care About Data

Most businesses focus on their data strategy, instead of their results strategy… it’s time to flip the script.
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Compensation: Impact on Your Organization

Steps employers can take to make a positive difference with their compensation management and strategy.
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What HR should be doing now to prepare for the second wave of COVID-19

No one wants to think about a second wave of COVID-19, but HR has to plan ahead to protect their people and their organization.
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Don’t Make Employees Sleep on the Floor

Employment attorney Kate Bischoff explains why employers need more than the floor of what's legally required for great employee experiences.
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How to drive new HR strategies with a practical change management model

Using a change management model doesn't have to be complex - here are some practical tips to help HR get people on board.
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The Value of Workforce Management Data for Human Resources

What if there were a way to make human resources tasks easier, while enabling HR to further empower and engage the workforce? There is – visibility and analysis of your data.
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Change, grief, and HR: Recognizing how cycles of change affect your people

It turns out change management and the cycles of grief have a lot in common. See how HR can use this knowledge to connect with people.
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3 obvious and 3 hidden HR challenges the return to work will bring

HR's attention is shifting to the return to work - make sure you're considering all the right angles to help employees come back smoothly.
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What complete disruption has taught us about HR and payroll

Disruption is more than an inconvenience, especially for HR and payroll. It's a chance to learn and grow. See how COVID-19 has shifted our perspective.
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