Apr 2023 | 34th EDITION NEWSLETTER |
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15 Ways Employees Can Level Up Without Burning Out
Forbes | March 27. 2023
Being promoted to a leadership role is a great accomplishment and recognition of one's skills and potential. However, with greater responsibilities and higher expectations come greater challenges, including a heavier workload, more meetings and a need to be constantly available for direct reports.
Juggling all these demands can be stressful and overwhelming for rising team leaders. To help, a panel of Forbes Human Resources Council members explores some practical tips that can help team leaders keep up with their growing to-do list, manage their time more effectively and balance their leadership responsibilities without burning themselves out.
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Managing Mismatched Expectations
Dynamic Team Solutions | Candice | March 27th, 2023
Effective communication is a universal goal of companies worldwide. To have highly productive and cohesive units, we must be able to direct, listen, lead, and provide feedback well. But oftentimes, we fall short, which can cause confusion, delays, and friction in the workplace.
It isn’t the words we speak that cause confusion—but our expectations of how those words will be understood and interpreted. We each have a unique set of experiences that dictates how we understand things. To that point, some people might read directness as confidence, while others see it as authoritarian or demeaning.
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Employees May Need More Structure as Workcations And ‘Hush Trips’ Become More Common
HR Brew | Kristen Parisi | March 30, 2023
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They’re not inherently bad, but HR may want to include parameters for employees. Zoom backgrounds can make it near-impossible to figure out exactly where colleagues are working from these days. And while an employee’s latest beach background may look like a photograph, it might actually be…the beach. A working vacation may be a welcome respite for employees but can become a headache for managers if it interferes with work. But there are ways HR leaders can help managers head off potential problems.
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"Mental health matters! What a great conference! What a fantastic group of HR professions! Keep up the good work! You matter!"
"So thankful for this opportunity! Keep smiling! Keep being you! Keep putting on great conferences!"
"Thank you, Nan Boland and Iowa Employment Conference for shining the spotlight on mental health!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Keynote Speaker M. Ramona Wink
Mental Health Counselor/Public Speaker
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The Dark Side of Staying Positive
Searching for a silver lining gives us hope for the days ahead. Sayings such as “this too shall pass” can provide comfort in the knowledge that pain doesn’t last forever. But there’s a dark aspect to solely focusing on the bright side. Despite the best intentions, turning your back on life’s storms to maintain a sunny outlook hurts your health and relationships. Slapping on a smile to avoid facing a painful reality is an avoidance mechanism that disconnects you from yourself and the world around you.
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The Growing Popularity of a Four-Day Work Week: Is It Worth Considering?
The HR Digest | Diana Coker | March 19, 2023
Emily had been working at a marketing agency for several years and was feeling burnt out. The long hours and high pressure of meeting client demands had taken a toll on her well-being. One day, she heard that her company was considering a four-day workweek. At first, she was skeptical. How could they get all the work done in four days?
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Full-Time Remote Work Is Falling—But Still Five Times Pre-Pandemic Levels, Survey Finds
Forbes | Jena McGregor | Mar 30, 2023
Don’t say RIP to the work-from-home era quite yet. A new Pew Research Center analysis, released with a broader report on worker satisfaction, finds that hybrid work schedules are rising, but roughly a third of workers whose jobs can be done remotely say they still work from home full-time.
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Who Helps HR? How To See the Signs of Burnout in Yourself, And What to Do About It
HR Grapevine | Kieran Howells
March 27, 2023
It’s safe to say that, after a period of rapid change and movement over the past few years, we’re now ‘out of the sprint and into the marathon’. That is to say, the hectic dash to keep work going around COVID, which saw workers pivot roles, work from unfamiliar places, or have to adhere to strict rules never before seen within the workplace, is over. This, however, isn’t the case for HR. In many ways, HR’s remit is a constantly-shifting, ever-evolving amalgamation of the very visible challenges faced throughout the pandemic.
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"This week was packed full of learning, educating and connecting. Shout out to Nan Boland and the Iowa Employment Conference team for their commitment and dedication to helping businesses set their leaders and employees up for success. I ran into several contacts I knew, and attended a great session by Sarah Noll Wilson, related to her new book, Don’t Feed the Elephants."
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Barb Ranck
Enneagram and ACC-Coach Credentialed Coach & Facilitator on topics related to Enneagram, Energy, and Empathy
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What Does the End of The Public Health Emergency Mean for Your Employee Benefits Plan?
IEC Platinum Sponsor Holmes Murphy | By Claire Pancerz
Well, folks…the pandemic’s over. The federal government has announced its intention to end the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and the National Emergency (NE) as of May 11, 2023. While this is good news in that it signals a further return to the “before times,” there are some issues for employee benefit plan sponsors to confront.
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7 Questions CHROs Should Ask Themselves About Their Role
HR Today | Betterworks | Jamie Aitken | March 27, 2023
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Optimize Your Hiring Process For 2023 - Why Improving Your Hiring Process is Essential
HR Today | ClearCompany
March 16, 2023
Investing in hiring process development is critical for businesses seeking to optimize their recruitment process. In addition, it confers the following benefits:
Improving time-to-hire: Simplifying your hiring process can help you quickly fill open positions and expedite the onboarding of new employees. Using tools such as applicant tracking systems (ATS) allows businesses to make swift decisions and streamline the hiring process.
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The Silver Lining to A Hiring Slowdown? TA Pros Are Building Talent Pipelines to Prepare for A Rebound
HR Dive | Laurel Kalser | March 30, 2023
Dive Brief:
Building talent pipelines to prepare for a hiring rebound is the No. 1 activity talent acquisition teams engage in during an economic slowdown, according to the nearly 700 TA professionals who responded to a recent survey by recruiting solutions firm Gem. TA teams’ most difficult challenge is finding quality candidates; 61% of TA pros from smaller organizations and 57% of those from larger organizations say it’s an issue.
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How To Encourage Engagement Between Employees And HR
HR Brew | Francis Scialabba
March 3, 2023
People pros need to show employees that they care about their well-being. How can I encourage my company’s employees to want to engage with HR? I love this question. It speaks to a shift in the world of HR and, most importantly, how many HR leaders are currently looking to build, or rebuild, their relationships with employees. HR has historically gotten a bad rap. My heart still breaks every time I hear someone say that HR is a compliance function intended to serve an organization, not the people who serve it.
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Remote Workers and Professionalism
Dentons Davis Brown | March 27, 2023
Employment attorney Kacy Tarpey-Flaherty discusses what employers should consider with professionalism and remote workers.
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How to Write a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
HR Today | 15Five | Leah Bury | 2023
How does your business communicate its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts? Maybe you’ve got a few lines about DEI on an old about page, or perhaps you posted an International Women’s Day solidarity post on social media? A good start! But to show the real impact of your DEI work, you need to create a diversity, equity and inclusion statement.
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"Such an honor to be at a great conference with such great people! Thank you to Nan Boland and everyone who helps make the Iowa Employment Conference a success!!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Erik J. Dominguez
Keynote Speaker. Communications Expert. Facilitator. Instructional Designer.
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Rude Co-Workers? 1 In 4 People Report Workplace Incivility
HR Dive | Caroline Colvin | March 30, 2023
The pandemic has made people ruder, data says. Researchers suggest this can lead to decreased productivity overall and turnover.
Dive Brief:
One in 4 adults in the U.S. have experienced rudeness from their co-workers, new data from meQuilibrium suggests. In a March 30 report, about 24% of workers surveyed reported having their judgment questioned at work, and about 26% reported being ignored by co-workers.
The research firm surveyed 5,483 employees. Brad Smith, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer, underscored that workplace incivility doesn’t just hurt a company’s reputation, but “erodes trust” between direct reports and managers. A smaller number of workers reported experiencing more severe uncivil treatment, including “angry outbursts,” cursing and yelling from co-workers.
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"Nan, it was a pleasure meeting you last week at your conference. Very well organized and I made some good contacts. Thank you for taking the time to make the rounds and check on your exhibitors. The personal touch makes a huge difference, and I will plan on attending the 2-day spring conference."
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Sponsor Representative Amanda Brink Hull
Engagement Director
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Forms
These are the most frequently requested U.S. Department of Labor forms. You can complete some forms online, while you can download and print all others.
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Temporary Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) Status Documentation
USCIS field offices recently started delivering Forms I-94 with ADIT (temporary I-551) stamps as temporary evidence of LPR status without requiring an in-person appearance at the field office. With this new operational process, USCIS has added more ways for applicants to obtain proof of status. This alternate Form I-94 with an ADIT stamp is an acceptable List A receipt for Form I-9 and E-Verify.
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"Thank you, Nan Boland & the entire team, at the Iowa Employment Conference for the trust and invitation to speak on topics that are so meaningful!"
"There was so much great conversation today around mental health and employee wellbeing!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Beth Shelton
MBA , CEO, Speaker, Writer, Advocate, Learner
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"Got to pop in and check out the Iowa Employment Conference today. The vibe was happy and energetic. Not normal stoic corporate austere. A very well-run event! Connected with some really cool people. Heard some great speakers."
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Attendee Christine Clark
Transformational Life Coach
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CONFERENCE ON THE BRAIN... |
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Monday, March 27, 2023
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"I had so much fun presenting at the Iowa Employment Conference this week! What a great group of participants. Nan Boland and her team do a great job putting together a meaningful conference experience!"
"Thank you so much for having me - what a great experience!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Skye Mercer
MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDMS, Virtual HR Consultant & Leadership Coach
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"I’ve attended this conference for 16 years. It is a great way through a variety of topics so you can stay current on laws, trends & creative approaches to challenges you may face.
Most important to me are the relationships built over those years. I have met wonderful people & have resources that I can call on. I think this is invaluable. There are many ways we can keep ourselves updated on HR related laws & topics, but I truly believe this conference is one of the best ways to accomplish that. If you haven’t – check it out!"
Spring 2022 IA Employment Conference Attendee Brian Coy
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The IEC article library is growing monthly with valuable information relevant to the ever-changing work environment. Check the website frequently for updates. If you have something important for our readers to benefit from, reach out to us to be included in the next newsletter or article library! |
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"The Iowa Employment Conference run by Nan Boland and her team was very well organized and planned out. As a presenter, I experienced very clear communication before, during and after the conference. After speaking with exhibitors and other presenters, I heard the same response. There was over 300 in attendance and all were very engaged and there to learn, build relationships, and look for vendors. Thank you for putting on an amazing conference!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Monte M. Wyatt
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"I really enjoyed the conference! I found the information conveyed by the presenters to be insightful, useful and enjoyable. I look forward to attending the next event."
Spring 2022 IA Employment Conference Attendee Dawn Bowman
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS... |
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THANK YOU to all 2023 SPRING Conference Sponsors!
Sponsor support is integral in continuing the growth, quality & integrity of the continuing education unique to this conference year after year. You are appreciated!
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"I was honored to be among this group speaking at the Iowa Employment Conference today. Thank you to Nan Boland and her top-notch team for a great day!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Lori Vande Krol
Life Made Simple, LLC
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"Your conference is the best conference we attend. We sponsor every year."
Spring & Fall IA Employment Conference Sponsor Delta Dental Iowa Representative Dave Zahn
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking to move forward with your career? Check out the amazing opportunities our sponsors have to offer within their organizations.
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"Thank you to Iowa Employment Conference, Nan Boland and the entire team for allowing me to speak and present last week during the Redesign HR conference."
"We had an amazing group of attendees & participants. Loved the energy in the room…. Lots of forward thinkers!!!"
Fall 2022 IA Employment Conference Speaker Bill Dean
Providing full continuum services to support mental health safe environments
& build resiliency for ongoing forever maintenance. Strength & evidence-based curriculum.
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STRONG MINDS | STRONG HEARTS |
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SERVANT LEADERSHIP
By definition, Servant Leadership is a leadership philosophy in which the goal of the leader is to serve. If you are in a place where your talent and skills will help others, by all means, use them. We are proud of the work our leaders have done and hope that if you are in a place to serve, you choose to step up.
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Do you know someone in your HR department (or company-wide) who deserves to be recognized for making a positive impact in your company from day to day??
Whether personal or professional, in a big or a small way, we all know those people who go above & beyond for the greater good.
We want to help these everyday (H)eroes be (R)ecognized! Send your nominations to us & one deserving person each month leading up to the current conference will be selected to receive a $50 VISA gift card! We will announce the winner in the following month's newsletters.
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15 Guilt-Free Zero Proof Cocktails
Zero-proof cocktails are a perfect alternative to alcoholic cocktails. These cocktails deliver the flavor and sophistication of your favorite alcohol-based cocktails without the negative effects of alcohol.
They are ideal when hosting parties with teetotalers or children, whether in the dead of winter or summer’s heat.
They are also perfect if you wish to explore the world of cocktails but are not so keen on alcohol. So, without further ado, here are some of the best zero-proof cocktails.
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CONFERENCE WEEK IS HERE!
The conference team works year-round finding the most dynamic speakers / trainers, researching the topics relevant in today's employment climate & working with powerful sponsors to support conference goals. Conference week is truly a culmination of the past year's diligent planning & coordination & we are all so excited to share the journey with you!
Whether it's your first conference, you're a seasoned veteran of the conference or if you haven't indulged in the continuing education realm with us yet, we welcome you & thank you for being a part of the mission to educate!
Happy Spring & happy conference week!
Nan
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