HR Remix

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Last week I read an article about a startup called Code42, based in Minneapolis. After raising additional funds and seeing 100% year over year growth employees might have felt pretty good about their future.  Or maybe not… The company recently laid off 30 employees.   Of course in today’s business environment it isn’t […] Continue reading.

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HR Remix

APRIL 20, 2016

I was updating my LI profile the other night and realized that I have been in HR for over TEN years.  A decade in a profession that can be incredibly rewarding, frustrating and sometimes soul-crushing all in the same day. Over the last decade, I’ve learned some important lessons from observation and personal […] Continue reading. Changing HR Leadership Credibility Culture DecadeInHR

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JUNE 8, 2016

Today’s post comes to us from Helen Sabell. She works for the College for Adult Learning, and is passionate about lifelong learning. She has designed, developed and authored many workplace leadership and training programs, both in Australia and overseas. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. Thanks for the post today Helen! Management roles […] Continue reading.

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HR Remix

JANUARY 11, 2016

I spoke with a friend recently who is considering leaving her job. She’s been with her company for about 10 years in various positions and has seen the company grow to 500+ employees.  As we weighed the “should I or shouldn’t I,”  one statement stuck out: “it’s just not fun anymore.” That says a […] Continue reading. Personal Development Job Hunt Life

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HR Remix

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Last week, one of my favorite HR bloggers, called on HR to get in Formation. Reflecting on Beyonce’s Super Bowl performance, Sarah Williams wrote a nuanced article not only discussing Beyonce but also the implications of her Formation message in our organizations. This is one of my favorite parts of the article: “… As […] Continue reading.

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OCTOBER 12, 2015

Moving into any new leadership role can be difficult.  It is even more difficult if you are inheriting a team that has been badly managed or neglected. In these teams you’ve inherited a situation that is a challenge for the most-experienced leaders. The people on these teams could probably illustrate the “how NOT to […] Continue reading.

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Change Management 12

HR Remix

MAY 4, 2016

I was updating my LI profile the other night and realized that I have been in HR for over TEN years.  A decade in a profession that can be incredibly rewarding, frustrating and sometimes soul-crushing all in the same day. Over the last decade, I’ve learned some important lessons from observation and personal experience. That’s what this series […] Continue reading. Changing HR DecadeInHR

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MARCH 2, 2016

Specifically, I need your help with HR at a multi-brand company.   In my current role, I lead the HR team for a subsidiary of a large company. The company I work for has different customers, a different strategic vision and  different brands but we rely on our corporate parent for things like payroll and […] Continue reading. HR Strategy Hr Trends

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HR Remix

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

After listening a recent NPR Planet Money podcast on CEO pay and thinking over my own experience, I’ve come to the conclusion that despite our best, well-researched intentions, incentive compensation can be a minefield of unintended consequences. very short story: In the 90’s, CEOs were paid based on the size of the company. […] Continue reading. Strategy Compensation

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HR Remix

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Last week I closed out the year with PIC discussing veteran hiring and the positive role HR can play in that process. In the video I talk specifically about how HR can combat various stereotypes about veteran hiring and help hiring managers understand the applicable skill sets that veterans bring to the table. Click over […] Continue reading. Recuriting Veterans

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HR Remix

JANUARY 22, 2016

I get frustrated when I hear HR pros talk about “the seat at the table.” ” Not because its an outdated term (it is) but because I believe HR can have an impact regardless where we are seated. If we are stuck in the bowels of payroll hell, you can positively impact someones life by being […] Continue reading. Changing Organizations Diversity And Inclusion

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HR Remix

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

We need more accountability. We need it from our politicians, our leaders, our friends and of course – ourselves. If you want to move your organization further, get better results or just make it a nicer place to work we have to push for accountability. That means we (HR) have to take on the bully […] Continue reading. Changing Organizations Accountability

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HR Remix

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Yes, I’m referring to the American Presidential election.  It is a freak show.  There are so many hot topics to keep track of:  plagiarized speeches, pay for play allegations and walls.  It’s not as if serious issues like terrorism, the national debt and police brutality are more pressing but never mind all that, lets focus […] Continue reading.

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HR Remix

JUNE 6, 2016

If it seems like everyone is wearing a Fitbit or a smart watch, you aren’t completely imagining it.  According to a recent report, 21 million items were sold in the wearable technology category (Pebble, Fitbit, smart watch, etc;) in 2014 and the sector anticipates a 48% compound annual growth rate.  Right now the biggest […] Continue reading. Technology smart watch wearables

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HR Remix

MAY 2, 2016

You, awesome HR professional, probably think that robots are pretty far removed from your day-to-day existence. You probably think that there is no possible way you could ever be replaced by a robot. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s role as Terminator probably confirmed for you that robots may be soldiers one day but can never walk a manager […] Continue reading.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

This weekend Americans and Canadians are celebrating Labor Day, the book end to the summer marked by barbecues (I’m slow roasting a pork), beer (in my case a lovely glass of wine) and parades. Many people have forgotten the real reason for the holiday: a day off work to celebrate the workers, who in […] Continue reading. Weekly reMix Change Social Media

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Not much HR this week. Shocking I know.  I guess that my insights and interests were other places as some big events happened this week, culminating of course with the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks today. I’ve never written about that day because my memories of that day are nothing compared to people who […] Continue reading. Weekly reMix Random

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HR Remix

AUGUST 28, 2015

I’m feeling a little sad this is the end of summer. Next week is September and that means cold weather is just around the corner.  In case you needed some mellow late 60’s early 70’s rock to heighten that mode scroll to the bottom for a classic from one of my favorite bands. Highlights […] Continue reading. Weekly reMix Culture Future of HR Law

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Get Hppy

JULY 11, 2016

Finding meaning is one of the great existential questions of life. Some people work their whole lives trying to figure out what their purpose is. Meaningful work has been continuously recognized as a key employee engagement driver. The forth report in Deloitte’s Talent 2020series, surveyed 560 employees across virtually every major industry and global region. Qualities of meaningful work.

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Get Hppy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

The Millennial generation (born 1980 – 2000) has already started to enter the workforce. It’s estimated that Millennials will make up as much as 50% of the workforce by 2020. Together with the generation that follows them, Gen Z, they constitute a growing proportion of employees. These young people have different ambitions from previous generations. This is a huge mistake. Talent Management

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TriNet

JULY 12, 2016

With increasing frequency, states are adopting “wage theft” bills. Because of this, TriNet has made the move to protect our clients by having worksite employees (WSEs) authorize their payroll. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance wage theft laws

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Visier

MARCH 31, 2016

Since the mid-1990s, the phrase, “HR transformation,” has been a part of HR’s common vernacular. In fact, it is so often-used some regard it as almost a form of HR “smart talk”  – something that many talk about, but few really understand how to do. The same could be said – most recently – for the terms, “workforce analytics,” “talent analytics,” and other variants of this. what is the context?).

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15Five

AUGUST 29, 2016

Unless you’re allergic to business buzzwords , you are probably aware of the employee engagement dilemma facing companies worldwide. Likewise, many organizations are adjusting to the needs and desires of the next generation of employees known as millennials. Employee turnover can equal as much as 150% of the given employee’s salary. Engagement has a marked effect on both absenteeism and retention.

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Kanjoya

MARCH 24, 2016

Modern employee surveys have come a long way from the dreaded multiple choice questionnaires of the past. Today, these sleek digital surveys feature inviting user interfaces, which help boost employee participation. But the true beauty of the modern survey is not just what meets the eye. The best solutions today don’t simply measure employee satisfaction. Sound too good to be true? It’s not.

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Everwise

OCTOBER 5, 2016

If anyone has a crystal ball into the trends that will shape and redefine how HR leaders approach their work, it’s Josh Bersin, Principal at Bersin by Deloitte. The report confirms what we’ve been seeing from our own customers – today’s most forward-thinking HR leaders want (and need) tech solutions that are engaging, effective, productivity-oriented and scalable.

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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?

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EmployeeConnect

OCTOBER 3, 2016

A candidate is generally judged based on the success of his previous work experiences. But many times, once the new hire has started in his role, we realise that he is failing to perform and meet requirements. Too late though, our judgment has led to a bad hire  and we ended up recruiting the wrong person for the job. We often accomplish complex tasks without even realising it. The result?

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TriNet

JUNE 15, 2016

As a senior benefits consultant for TriNet, I help many small businesses think about how to approach funding their benefits. What I notice is that companies seem to frequently make the same common. Visit site for full story. Employee Benefits

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TriNet

JUNE 29, 2016

We previously told you how the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) was in the process of amending the overtime exemption rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Recently, the DOL released the. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance Uncategorized FLSA Overtime exemption

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Compliance 123

Human Resources Global

JUNE 30, 2015

The post Agile. The New HR Trend… appeared first on Human Resources Global. HR Trends Accountability Agile HR Agile Methodology HR Leadership Agile

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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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HighGround

MAY 3, 2016

How do you know if employee engagement is really worth the investment in tools in programs to help improve it? Many organizations realize it should be a priority but struggle to understand the financial implications if they don’t take action. This infographic outlines how disengaged workers can affect your company. 89% of hiring failures are due to a poor cultural fit. ’s blog.

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Visier

AUGUST 4, 2016

There is no way to put this delicately: HR has an image problem. More than 10 years ago, Fast Company published the article, Why We Hate HR , setting off a firestorm of discussion and debate. The bottom line was this: HR’s inability to align talent strategy with business strategy called its value into question. Unfortunately, many HR departments today are still stuck in “neutral” (so to speak).

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Get Hppy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Most coffee-holics would agree that every day should be National Coffee Day — however, the rest of the nation will be celebrating on Thursday, September 29th. Some businesses rely heavily on both the caffeinated and social perks of coffee. Lack of coffee or a sudden switch in the type of coffee can lead to unfortunate incidents, like setting your workplace on fire. via WholeLattelove.

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Trends eBook Employee Engagement Industry 87

EmployeeConnect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

If you’re like me, you might also be addicted to listicles, these articles in the forms of bullet-points that distil information in a very digestible way. This list of HR Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics contains certainly enough to help you fuel your HR dashboard for the next few months if not longer. Without further ado, here is your list of 100 HR metrics and KPIs. Analytics

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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.