Linkage

MARCH 4, 2016

In my last post, “ Women leaders, it’s time to own our part of the problem ,” I shared the seven common hurdles that women face as they ascend the leadership ranks. In the coming weeks, I’ll address each hurdle in more detail and will offer practical insights that I’ve learned from leaders, like you, who have helped shape my thinking along the way. Today, I’m focusing on bias. Perhaps. LOVE MY JOB.

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TriNet

MARCH 4, 2016

Change is sweeping through employment law, and small businesses are finding themselves caught in the riptide. With an increase of lawyers filing Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action lawsuits. Visit site for full story. Talent Acquisition employment law

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Kanjoya

MARCH 4, 2016

Today we at Kanjoya are celebrating Employee Appreciation Day, one of our favorite days of the year. To mark the occasion, Kanjoya pored over the employee surveys we’ve deployed to try to unlock what makes employees truly appreciate the companies they work for. We focused specifically on U.S. tech workers, who are famous for enjoying some of the most lavish employee perks – from beautiful office spaces to free meals to generous maternity and paternity leave, to flexible vacation and much more. In an industry where employees seemingly have it all, we wondered – what matters most to them?

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MARCH 4, 2016

With the unemployment rate dropping below 5 percent for the first time in eight years, it’s no surprise that business owners and senior executives are increasingly concerned with driving employee engagement to retain their top talent. Culture Generational Issues HR Management HR News HR Trends Retention & Engagement Talent Management Workforce Featured

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In this webinar, Josh Bersin will describe the new world of employee engagement, focusing on ways companies can reinvent their employee experience, better measure and analyze engagement, and build a new model to create a “simply irresistible” workplace. The webinar is on Wed. Sept. 7th at 11AM Pacific Time.

Replicon

MARCH 4, 2016

If you’re thinking about co-founding a company with your spouse, here’s three reasons why it’s a good thing - and one of the most rewarding life journeys you can take. Blog tags: Corporate

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16 Clever Ways to Show Employee Appreciation

CultureIQ

MARCH 4, 2016

In honor of employee appreciation day, I thought I’d bring back this list of clever ways to show employee appreciation. After After all, it’s important to recognize employees on a regular basis, regardless of a special event. Showing employees they are appreciated by their employer and office colleagues boosts morale and increases workplace effectiveness. This infographic by Work.com  indicates that 69% of employees worked harder when they felt they were appreciated, and 54% of employees would quit working at a company where they didn’t feel appreciated. Pinterest Takes the Prize.

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Globoforce

MARCH 4, 2016

WorkHuman 2016 is fast approaching and so is the end of the semester for many college and university students. Do you know a college or graduate student in the U.S. or Canada who is passionate about HR, leadership, and organizational psychology? Are you one, yourself? Here’s your chance to tell us your story. We are excited to announce the second annual WorkHuman Fellowship Essay Contest.

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DATIS

MARCH 4, 2016

Employee dedication in the workplace is constantly increasing. Some have speculated that this may be due to work incentives or promotions. However, it seems there is a new trend that is effecting the workplace: FOMO. FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, has actually been acting as an advantage in the workplace, as it constantly keeps your employees engaged without having to incorporate as much effort. But, can FOMO really act as a catalyst to boost productivity and engagement, or is it just creating an inefficient and distracted culture within the organization? Why Are We Experiencing FOMO?

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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.

HRmarketer

MARCH 4, 2016

In a previous post we listed the top 10 conferences in the HR (and related) space that generated the most Twitter engagement. This post provides a ranking of the Most Mentioned Twitter IDs across all the 1,000+ HR events that HRmarketer Insight software streams. Are they influencers? That’s up to you to decide. There are no absolutes in influencer marketing. Our methodology was simple: 1. About 1.7

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HighGround

MARCH 4, 2016

Employee Appreciation Day is here and I’m sure all of us in HR have been busy prepping for “the big day.” I’m excited to organize activities for our employees, but I couldn’t help but have some worry around this day — specifically that leaders and employees will show appreciation to their colleagues only today, and not on any other day of the year. At HighGround we make sure to recognize our employees regularly but unfortunately, this isn’t the case for some companies, which I’m sure shows in engagement survey results. It’s the Simple Things. It’s Healthy. It’s About Everyone.

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Paychex

MARCH 4, 2016

An effective employee retention strategy can be critical to a company’s larger human capital management strategy. Here’s a look at five elements you can implement to help build a comprehensive staff retention strategy at your company

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ej4 HR

MARCH 4, 2016

Everyone knows the value of having critical thinking skills. From grade school to college, people are encouraged to think critically about the world around us. The development of this skill is highly sought after in employees. But is there a skill that goes beyond just thinking critically, and that we should be looking for? The [.]. The post The New Business Skill: Critical Observation appeared first on. Communication Skills Training Performance Improvement Training & Development

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NGA Human Resources

MARCH 4, 2016

Who is your employee? Is it the person who has a permanent contract with your company and a place on the org chart? The contractor who was just hired on your project team? The temp who is filling in for a colleague on maternity leave? What about the robot that is assembling your products? In today’s labor market, the notion of tenure, permanency and lifetime employment is gone.

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Since the 1950s, business leaders have embraced a variety of management techniques designed to improve employee performance. In 1999, John Doerr introduced Objectives – Key Results (OKRs) to Google, a model he first learned about at Intel, and revolutionized goal setting. Today, OKRs are a de facto standard for aligning company and individual goals.

HR Morning

MARCH 4, 2016

The NFL Combine just concluded, making this the perfect time to review some of the most ridiculous interview questions NFL scouts and coaches have asked future league employees. . For those unfamiliar with it, the NFL Scouting Combine is an event in which college football’s NFL draft-eligible players gather together to put their skills and wits on display for professional scouts and coaches.

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HRE's The Leader Board

MARCH 4, 2016

It’s been awhile since we’ve reported on efforts to solve the nation’s long-term-unemployment problem. Here are our HRE Daily posts and here are our HREOnline.com news analyses examining the problem and what can and should be done about it.). Just recently, though, I came across an interesting write-up on the U.S. The panelists, themselves, caught my eye: DOL Secretary Thomas E.

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HR Morning

MARCH 4, 2016

The DOL keeps changing its tune on when it’ll release the final revisions to the overtime exemption rules. . The agency’s final rule will be kind of a big deal. So employers really want an accurate timeline on when the rule will be released — so they can plan accordingly. Problem is, the DOL itself doesn’t appear to have a specific timeline mapped out within its own walls for when the rule will be released. Patricia Smith said during a panel discussion that the finalized changes to the FLSA’s overtime eligibility rules likely won’t be issued until late 2016.

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HR Morning

MARCH 4, 2016

The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBCs) statements that Obamacare requires employers to distribute to employees will look a little different next time around, thanks to new proposed changes by the feds.  . As HR pros know, the SBCs are statements that any employers offering healthcare coverage are required to distribute to eligible employees at open enrollment time. third cost-example.

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Your employees are the most valuable asset in your organization, so ensuring that they are performing at their best should be a priority for any leadership team. This is where building a strong company culture using data becomes critical to achieving your strategic goals. Strong cultures are associated with higher employee engagement and performance, as well as stronger financial performance for the company as a whole.

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SAP Innovation

MARCH 4, 2016

More and more employees are working remotely these days. In fact, experts are expecting more than half of all employees will be working from home on a regular basis by 2022. That will present a significant shift in how employers manage their teams and keep employees productive. Fortunately, there are a few different golden rules employers can make use of to keep their remote teams productive.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MARCH 4, 2016

Whether or not incentive programs are effective has been a long standing question, spanning multiple academic disciplines. HR Management HR News HR Trends Motivation Talent Management Training, Learning & Development

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Privacy Shield Framework Released

EBI

MARCH 4, 2016

If you are anxious for more details about the new EU-US Privacy Shield agreement, you are in luck. The entire framework can now be found here. This plan guarantees that private information from EU citizens will receive the same protections in the US as it would if the data was being used within the European Union. Once that happens, the Department of Commerce will start accepting certifications.

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Laurie Ruettimann

MARCH 4, 2016

I travel too much for work. Sometimes, it’s not very healthy. I am trying to develop better habits, which is why I’m killing time at art museums instead of bars. This past week, I went to Chicago. stopped by the Museum of Contemporary Art to check out two exhibits: one on surrealism , the other on pop art. The surrealism show was fantastic and grotesque at the same time. What do I care?

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Employees today want more than a steady, well-paid job at a promising company. In this competitive job market, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit, retain, and motivate top talent. Yet, they continue to rely on outdated employee engagement strategies that no longer work. As pressures increase from an evolving workforce, organizations from startups to enterprises must prioritize employment engagement now more than ever.

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Why Performance Management Should Come with a Warning Label

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

MARCH 4, 2016

Business leaders may recognize the need for improvement in their performance management approach, but are they courageous enough to implement change

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About Human Resources

MARCH 4, 2016

You have a salary negotiation window from the time you make a job offer until your chosen candidate accepts the job. Here are tips for a win-win agreement

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BizLibrary

MARCH 4, 2016

Many professions use science to improve the outcomes of their work. For example, architects use the principles of physics and math to design buildings that will function safely and last decades or even centuries. Here are four things you can start doing today:   #1: Chunk It   In cognitive psychology, cognitive load refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in the working memory.

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TalentCulture

MARCH 4, 2016

During this #WorkTrends this week, we are going to address the importance of speed and productivity in the recruiting process. In a tight labor market with high demand for top talent, speed is critical to landing the best possible talent. Guest host Cyndy Trivella and Kurt Jones will discuss: How much wasted time costs an organization. How speed positively impacts the Candidate Experience.

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Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now

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Paychex

MARCH 4, 2016

There are many myths surrounding professional employer organizations (PEOs). Here, we debunk a few of the most common misconceptions and set the record straight

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Infographic: 7 Personality Traits that Define Gen Z

i4cp

MARCH 4, 2016

The leading edge of Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2012) is reaching early adulthood and entering the workforce. At 73 million-strong, understanding this generation will be critical to talent success in the years ahead. To get a handle on Gen Z’s dominate personality traits, the students developed a peer survey that garnered results from over 600 Gen Zers.

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Switch and Shift

MARCH 4, 2016

Your knees are weak, palms are sweaty and your stomach is in knots. Does the idea of public speaking send you into a cold sweat? You’re not alone. Glossophobia Glossophobia is one of the most common fears that people deal with. In business, it is essential to be able to get your point across. It is incredibly […] Read more. Communication anxiety fear of public speaking Infographic

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HR Bartender

MARCH 4, 2016

Dangerous jobs. No matter what business you’re in, where that business is located, or the job you have, your organization is subject to some sort of emergency or safety threat. It could be weather related disasters, industry risks, or job hazards. It’s important for us to remember workplace safety. Thanks to Mission Safety Services for sharing today’s infographic. While I admit that I wasn’t surprised about the ten most dangerous jobs, I did find the quick facts and top tips noteworthy. It might be easy to forget that office settings have safety hazards. Everyone should know how to do this.

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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?

CareerCo Today

MARCH 4, 2016

If your website lacks information, appeal, personality, and purpose, what do you think a potential employee will assume about the career paths there? The post Is Your Website Driving Potential Employees Away? appeared first on CareerCo Today. Hiring Resources & Advice

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BizLibrary

MARCH 4, 2016

Motivation is a choice. person makes a decision – consciously or subconsciously – to put the effort into accomplishing something. Motivation and drive come from many places. In fact, both internal and external factors can cause people to want to achieve goals and do their best.   It’s common, and accepted, to speak of motivating people, but the truth is, no individual can actually motivate another.

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You probably can only do one important thing each week

Steve Boese

MARCH 4, 2016

I caught this piece the other day on Business Insider - When to Schedule Your Job Interview , that quotes some research from Glassdoor from a few years back which indicates that all things being equal, the optimal time for a candidate to schedule a job interview is 10:30AM on Tuesday. Even without data to back up that claim, it at least makes intuitive sense to me. Mondays are terrible for everything. Many folks mentally check out by Fridays. That leaves Tuesday - Thursday as options for any kind of important meeting, like a job interview. shrapnel. So Tuesdays at 10:30AM it is. Don't blow it.

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SAP Innovation

MARCH 4, 2016

It’s a very exciting time to be a talent acquisition professional: Talent acquisition is becoming more strategic, adding new responsibilities and investing in new technologies. It’s not just about the job anymore, it’s about the brand. It’s not just about hiring talent, it’s about measuring and predicting business impact. Recruitment marketing is at the core of this transformation. EVP is king.

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Since the 1950s, business leaders have embraced a variety of management techniques designed to improve employee performance. In 1999, John Doerr introduced Objectives – Key Results (OKRs) to Google, a model he first learned about at Intel, and revolutionized goal setting. Today, OKRs are a de facto standard for aligning company and individual goals.

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