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Specific Ways HR Can Cultivate an Inclusive Workplace

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Learn about specific ways you can cultivate an inclusive workplace.
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Empathy First: A Modern Guide to Nonprofit Layoffs

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Layoffs are never easy. For not-for-profits (NFPs), where mission-driven cultures and tight-knit teams are the norm, the impact of workforce reductions can feel even more personal. Although consideration for the necessary legal concerns related to a layoff is necessary, conducting a layoff with empathy and safeguarding your organization’s reputation and honoring the people behind the positions is equally important.
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How Do I Successfully Coach Employees to Improve Performance?

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HR Question: As a supervisor with an employee who is having a performance issue, I want to coach them effectively and help them improve. What steps can I take to ensure I successfully coach employees to improve their performance?
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How Long Should We Keep Resumes and Applications?

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We’re doing some end-of-year filing and record cleanup. How long do we need to keep resumes and applications?
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Video: What is a DiSC Assessment and What is it Used For?

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Have you ever been frustrated at work when someone just doesn’t seem to understand your perspective? Or they simply can’t see another way of solving a problem beyond “their way” of doing things? The DiSC assessment is a scientifically validated personality profile tool that can help you understand your own work style and preferences. And it can help you learn how to effectively work with those whose work styles are different than yours.
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What Should I Include in the First 90-Day Introductory Period?

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HR Question: Many of our new hires seem to be leaving within the first few months of employment. We need to tackle this head-on! What are the best practices for ensuring new hire success?
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What is the Cost of a Bad Hire?

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The data surrounding the cost of a “bad hire” range from 30% to upwards of three to four times the employee’s annual salary. Whatever the actual dollar amount, hiring the wrong person for the job can lead to substantial losses for an organization. The true cost of a bad hire will depend upon the position, your industry, and frankly your culture.
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