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 The idea of a stern leader, who rules with an iron fist, is outdated.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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Minimum Wage by State 2022 and 2023 Increases
MEC 2022 Sponsor PAYCOR | January 1, 2023
Changes to states minimum wages in 2023.
For employers with employees in multiple states, keeping up with numerous minimum wage rate changes can be a daunting task. While some states are on a schedule for annual increases to eventually reach $15 an hour, 12 states still adhere to the federal minimum. Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not budged since 2009, nearly half of the country increased their minimum wages for hourly workers after January 1, 2022 to compensate their employees, and more than twenty will provide additional increases going into 2023
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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.
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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.
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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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MEC 2022 Sponsor Bukaty Companies | 2023 |
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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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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.
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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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10 Background Check Types [When and Why You Should Run Each Type]
MEC 2022 Sponsor CompuFact | 2022
There is a common misconception that running an employment background check consists of simply entering a SSN or a name into a database and all records associated with that individual will be available. Unfortunately, it is not that easy as there are many different types of background checks as well as different methods for obtaining the report for each type. In this article, we will dive in and learn not only different types of background checks but reasons that you would want these run on your applicants/employees.
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Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
Purpose
This guidance is designed to help employers protect workers who are unvaccinated (including people who are not fully vaccinated) or otherwise at-risk (as defined in the text box below), including if they are immunocompromised, and also implement new guidance involving workers who are fully vaccinated but located in areas of substantial or high community transmission.
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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.
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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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Still thinking about partnering with the Missouri Employment Conference to reach hundreds of attendees?
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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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The MEC 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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Earn Continuing Education Credits!
Sharpen Your Knowledge!
Network With Professionals!
Motivate Your Team!
Meet Vendors!
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No need to be certified to attend the conference.
If you have a desire to learn, improve, network or motivate yourself or your team, you will find great value in attending the conference!
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STRONG MINDS | STRONG HEARTS |
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Share the Harvest Thrift Store
Got too much in your house? Then bring it on out and donate it. When you get ready to clean out your closets, remember us! Donated clothes and other items (in good condition) are welcome. When you donate your items to us, we’ll give you a tax-deductible receipt upon request.
Bring a friend and look around to see what treasures you can find in our tidy, pleasant store!
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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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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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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, Sue & The Team from Missouri Employment Conference
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