Executive order gives employers a payroll tax quandary | Why you should rethink flashy job descriptions | How to make genuine connections at online conferences
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President Donald Trump, in a move to boost workers' paychecks, signed an executive order that suspends the payroll tax until Dec. 31, but doesn't cut it completely unless Congress acts -- which could complicate accounting for businesses and create an extra tax bill for employees in 2021. Michael Feroli of JPMorgan Chase comments, "It remains quite unclear whether employers will actually change withholding schedules, particularly if it could lead to financial uncertainties in 2021." Full Story: Marketplace (8/10),The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/10)
Reboot Your Internal Communications The unexpected events of 2020 give us a rare opportunity to take the lessons learned, reevaluate our plans and programs and rethink the way we approach communication to deliver greater value and drive employee engagement. Register for this free webinar on August 18, 19 or 20th to learn how.
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Recruiting & Retention
Why you should rethink flashy job descriptions Research from Resume.io reveals how candidates feel about colorful job titles, with a majority saying they wouldn't apply for jobs that contain the words "genius," "evangelist," or "guru" as many of these descriptions attract young white men, while potentially putting off women, older job seekers or people of color, Lorraine Kipling writes. "[U]sing flashy and unnecessary words to describe jobs can easily backfire," Kipling warns. Full Story: ERE Media (8/11)
eBook: Learning in the flow of work When it comes to learning technology, the primary thing learners want is access to information. In Brandon Hall Group's research on the learner's perspective, this ranks higher than everything else. Access the research here. Download now
Randstad RiseSmart Innovative HR leaders are making an impact during the pandemic. Support smooth career transitions with twice the employer brand protection among current, former, and future employees. Learn how Randstad RiseSmart can support your organization.
HR teams need lots of info regarding relocation AllianceBernstein's Cathy Spencer talks about the extensive analysis and preparation -- including child care, schools and spousal reemployment options -- that went into relocating the company's entire workforce from New York City to Nashville, Tenn. Corporate Relocation's Anthony Horton suggests companies conduct routine relocation reviews with employees to gauge how mobility programs are working and see what benefits matter to those who are transferring. Full Story: HRO Today (8/12)
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Target's IT learning hub to support equity initiatives Target has partnered with Minneapolis-based Summit Academy OIC to create a North Star Innovation Center that will provide IT training to students of color in the city. The center is part of Target's pledge to invest $10 million in social justice initiatives and further racial equity. Full Story: HR Dive (8/11)
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The HR Leader
How HR leaders should answer this question How HR leaders answer this question -- "What are you working on?" -- can either help or hinder their careers, Diana Booher writes. Avoid answering with the daily minutiae of the HR department, and instead focus on how the team is solving a strategic problem and how that will benefit the rest of the company, Booher advises. Full Story: TLNT (8/11)
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