Jan 2023 | 31st EDITION NEWSLETTER |
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Best HR Stories of 2022
HR Exchange Network | Francesca Di Meglio | December 21, 2022
The year 2022 was the year of the employee, inflation, economic uncertainty, and Human Resources leaders as workplace transformers. They led workplace transformation, but they also transformed themselves into C-suite executives aligning talent management strategy with business objectives, counselors, even activists fighting for a more equitable and just world.
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Could Naps at Work Boost Productivity? A Betterup Exec Explains Why Fatigue Is a Workplace Issue
Employee Benefits News | Paola Peralta | December 21, 2022
How much sleep an employee gets at night is directly related to how much work they get done during the day. How can employers help them find the healthiest balance?
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What Is Empathy in Human Resources Management?
HR Exchange Network | Francesca Di Meglio | December 6. 2022
Empathy in Human Resources Management is something that comes up often. The idea of a stern leader, who rules with an iron fist, is outdated. Today's leaders are expected to build relationships and trust to ensure they get the most out of employees. HR has the double burden of demonstrating empathy and teaching executives to model this kind of behavior. Rarely, however, does anyone dissect what it means to be an empathetic leader.
Define Empathy
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share feelings of another. When it comes to leadership, it means to care for employees and consider their feelings. Lots of research points to the fact that empathetic leaders help lead teams to better business results, according to Forbes.
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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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Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Actually Fix a Toxic Workplace
Fast Company | Art Markman | December 21, 2022
If you find yourself leading a toxic team—whether you have been in your role a long time or are just taking over—you have to diagnose the problem. Leaders play a significant role in setting the tone of the workplace. It is hard to have a harmonious and trusting environment without good leadership. Likewise, a fractious and backbiting team reflects behaviors that leadership has promoted, or at least has allowed to persist. If you find yourself leading a toxic team—whether you have been in your role a long time or are just taking over—you have to diagnose the problem and work to improve the culture.
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How to Start an Employee of The Month Recognition Program
Human Resources Today | December 20, 2022
How do you show employees that you value their work? Employee recognition is important — it’s directly linked to productivity, retention, and even customer satisfaction. The employee of the month recognition award is a popular way of integrating recognition into your workplace culture. It motivates hard work, boosts team morale, and increases overall job satisfaction. It’s surprising, then, that in Gallup’s “Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition” study, they found that only 36% of businesses have an employee recognition program.
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Back to the Office
Last night I met with a bunch of executives & we had an interesting conversation about bringing people back into the office. I actually loved the dialogue. We talked about people who gamed the system during COVID. We agreed that the majority of our staff worked very hard and proved that they could be trusted to work from home. We also discussed how many employees didn't have a choice. They HAD to leave their homes, go into work & take care of their customers, face-to-face, every day for the last 16 months.
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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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The Best Tools to Keep Your Team Healthy
IEC 2023 Sponsor Remodel Health Blog | John Staub | August 8, 2022
Having a good touch on our team and utilizing the best tools to keep everyone healthy is vital to our wellness and the success of the mission. We are likely doing the very best that we can, but it’s difficult on many different levels. Occasionally we simply don’t have the extra availability, while often we just don’t have the extra resources to do anything more.
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What HR Needs to Know about Contingent Workers
HR Exchange Network | Francesca Di Meglio | December 12, 2022
Contingent workers are also known as freelancers, contract workers, or gig workers. Unlike full-time employees, contingent workers do not receive benefits or a salary. They are paid on a part-time or project basis. Usually, they remain with an organization temporarily. HR leaders have good reason to get to know this growing portion of the workforce.
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8 Presentation Skills Every HR Professional Should Have
Human Resources Today
The HR department of any organization is the glue that holds the firm together. The department is endowed with the most crucial tasks that are expansive and dynamic. From disseminating important information to hiring the workforce that builds the business, human resource members need to be on their toes to juggle between tasks and ensure the smooth functioning of the organization.
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How to Get Better at Asking for Help at Work
Harvard Business Review | Rebecca Zucker | December 22, 2022
Most people have a never-ending mountain of work to get through and would likely feel immense relief if their workload were in some way lessened. Yet so many of us don’t actually ask for help, which is one way we can make our workload more manageable and feel less overwhelmed. After all, we are only human. We can’t do everything ourselves or be as successful as we aspire to be if we don’t ask for the support we need.
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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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DE&I Predictions For 2023 By HR Pros
HR Brew | Adam DeRose | December 20, 2022
We asked HR and DE&I leaders about what excites (and worries) them heading into the new year. As we bid farewell to 2022, we enter a new year marred with economic uncertainty and worries of waning DE&I prioritization. HR Brew asked a number of CHROs, CPOs, and diversity execs about what to expect when it comes to corporate America’s DE&I efforts. Donald Knight, CPO, Greenhouse Software “When it comes to IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, and allyship) progress, 2023 will be a lagging indicator of the actions and decisions made by leaders in 2022. Inclusion happens when diversity, equity, and allyship are present, so expect workplaces with suffocating environments where there isn’t enough oxygen for everyone to speak up to lose talent in droves.
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Workplace Harassment and Violence Is a Global Problem, Survey Finds
HR Brew | Kristen Parisi | December 20, 2022
Women and young workers are most likely to be victims of harassment or violence. Some things in life are more common than you like to think. Unfortunately, according to a new survey from the International Labour Organization and Gallup, workplace violence and harassment is one of them. Zoom in. Almost 23% of the more than 74,000 global workers surveyed in the study said they have experienced some type of violence or harassment during their working life. That figure was slightly higher for youth workers, with 23.3% of those aged 15–24 having experienced violence or harassment at work in the last five years.
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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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This section provides information for employers and other participants about the verification process, including detailed instructions on handling an employee’s Tentative Nonconfirmation and other related topics.
For the latest about E-Verify, check out What's New.
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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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2023 IS FINALLY HERE & THE SPRING CONFERENCE IS COMING TOGETHER!
CAN'T WAIT TO ANNOUNCE WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU!
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PROUD TO ANNOUNCE SPRING 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER!! |
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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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The January 2023 (H)eroes (R)ecognized $50 VISA Gift Card & Spring 2023 Free Registration WINNER is Laura Borjas, United Community Health Center Human Resources Manager.
"Laura has taken the time to meet with every single one of our roughly 50 employees to listen to their concerns, answer their questions, and get an overall idea how we as administration (and specifically, HR) can make this the best clinic/health center for employees to work, patients to receive care, and providers to give that care. Laura is always upbeat, smiling, and friendly. She treats everyone the same regardless of their job title. She is firm, yet compassionate, and doesn't shy away from the necessary difficult conversations that are never easy. Laura is certainly a "Human Resources Hero" in my book." excerpt from her nomination form
CONGRATULATIONS, LAURA!
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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 free conference registration + a $50 VISA gift card! We will announce the winner in the following month's newsletters.
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Talk To Someone Now
The holidays can trigger emotions which can manifest in many different ways. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
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Help Someone Else
If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care of yourself when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may stir up difficult emotions. If it does, please reach out for support yourself.
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Ways to Keep Your 'Eat Better' New Year's Resolution (for Real)
Making small changes can bring big rewards.
Nourish by WebMD
Did you put better nutrition on your list of New Year's resolutions? You can absolutely achieve that goal. But you'll want to set yourself up for success.
The problem: "Most people have unrealistic expectations," says Cynthia Sass, a nutritionist and author. "They decide this is the year they're going to completely change everything about their diet," Sass says. "That's just too hard to do."
Willpower isn't the issue. "Willpower is about depriving yourself, and nobody gets excited about that. Besides, depriving yourself is depressing and leads to bingeing," Sass says. " Focus on the positives -- you feel better, have more energy, when you eat healthy."
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The snow has been falling, the trees are white.
The wind is howling, it's such a beautiful site.
I'm thankful for my shelter, food, my family and friends.
I'm thankful for when the holiday ends.
Don't get me wrong, I love the cheer.
But I'm ready to get on with the New Year.
Holidays for many are stressful and long.
The insecurity and costs make the weak feel less strong.
So, out with the old and in with the new.
Let's start this year by celebrating...YOU!
Nan & The Team from Iowa Employment Conference
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