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Essential HR Strategies for Managing Gig Workers Effectively

HR Digest

This shift highlights the critical role of Human Resource (HR) strategies in managing gig workers effectively, considering their increasing prevalence across industries. Organizations must navigate these challenges by implementing rigorous classification processes and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws.

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Why Your Business Should Embrace Fair Chance Hiring Now

HR Digest

By embracing fair chance hiring, companies can access a diverse talent pool, improve retention rates, and benefit from incentives like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Compliance with Fair Chance Laws : Adherence to state and municipal fair chance hiring laws which may vary, ensuring legal compliance and avoiding civil penalties.

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Coercive Power At Work: Definition And Examples

Niagara Institute

There are many types of power that can be used in the workplace by managers, supervisors, or anyone in a position of responsibility. A leader can use a coercive management style where immediate compliance is necessary, such as in crisis management or when safety is at risk.

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Stop Bribing and Starting Leading

The Practical Leader

An author writing a book on motivational techniques asked for my thoughts: How do you feel about increased Personal Time Off as an incentive? Are there any hidden drawbacks to these incentives? Many managers need to stop bribing and start leading. Management decides who gets rewarded and recognized for meeting their goals.

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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

There are some compliance issues concerning employees that the government mandates, and if the same are applied half-heartedly or in an incomplete manner, then again, it leaves the company vulnerable. There will be greater turnovers and no incentive to stay in such a place. List of HR Policies and Procedures. Payroll deductions.

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What Works Better - Obedience or Commitment?

Mills Scofield

Some folks think it doesn’t matter what management style you use as long as you achieve your goals. They use raises, promotions, or grant additional authority as incentives, and punish people for disobeying orders or failing to achieve results. And of course, we conclude that they’re to blame. Prod with a carrot or stick.

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Top Careers for HR Professionals to Pursue

HR Digest

You can pursue the traditional role and become a human resource executive responsible for hiring, firing, onboarding, employee management, and engagement. This role is similar to what a management consultant does for a company. Training and Development Manager. HR Manager.

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