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2015
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Creating Exceptional Opportunities to Attract Exceptional Talent
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JUNE 24, 2015
<www.cahs-media.org> …So this evening I read a great piece from Kris Dunn here wherein he highlights that (generally speaking) exceptional talent chooses to work at exceptional companies with exceptional leaders. Dunn From the post: Dream of 10x (employees) if you will. But I wouldn’t hold out hope that one will come to work for you. Of course, the above is easier said than done.
The Importance of Helping Employees Visualize Mission When Implementing Change
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DECEMBER 14, 2015
…During the summer of one of my first HR internships, my HR manager told me a change management story that has stuck with me ever since. Changes needed to be made in the way employees and managers were held accountable, long standing expectations around hours and work needed to change… and as part of this process a re-organization would need to take place that would mean layoffs.
10 Company Culture Killers
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MAY 6, 2015
Check out this great infographic from Office Vibe highlighting some of the biggest company culture killers seen in offices today. And as always, if you like this infographic you can follow it’s author on Twitter here : Best, Rory. Employee Engagement Talent Management hr human resources
10 Must Follow* Tips For New College Grads From an HR Guy
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APRIL 24, 2015
There is an asterisk in the title because, really, what the heck do I know? -_- A few days ago I received the following writing prompt from Joe Amodei at TheLadders (follow them on Twitter here ): Well, we’d love for you to create a post where you discuss what your top tips are for a 22 year old about to enter the workforce and post it on your blog. …Okay. Google, GE, BCG etc.), Wrong!
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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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.
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The Importance of Honoring Service
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MAY 20, 2015
<myndset.com> 1. It’s 8:30 PM on a Wednesday and I’m at the end of a 12 hour day as I sit down to right this, so I promise to make this one short. …So I support a client group that has seen a lot of retirements, lately. 1 I support lots of 30+ year employees that have had long, respectable careers and are ready to move onto the next step. It is humbling. Best, Rory.
How HR Professionals Spend Their Time
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JULY 1, 2015
Check out the below infographic from totaljobs benchmarking how HR professionals around the world spend their time. As always, if you like this infographic you can follow its author here : Happy Wednesday, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
The Difference Between Being a Generalist and a Strategic HRBP
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JULY 14, 2015
<www.army-technology.com> A little under a year ago I read a working group summary from CAHRS titled “The Changing Role of the HR Business Partner” At the time much of the summary resonated with me… while other components of it remained abstract. Ergo, I resolved to revisit the document at another time once I had more experience in my role. Best, Rory.
A Few Thoughts on Vacation (and White Space) After 7 Days in Dubai
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OCTOBER 30, 2015
A group photo in Dubai. …So I recently returned from a 7-day vacation in Dubai (not including the 24+ hours spent in flight roundtrip). …Much has been written about the benefits of time off, and some of the executives I respect most in the world swear by the powerful rejuvenating effects of white space. The time off helped me break bad habits. But on the downside… 4.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.
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Let’s Talk About Punching Above Your Weight…
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MARCH 31, 2015
<www.bearpig.co.uk> 1. ‘punch above one’s weight’ : (idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one’s preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments. …I was not always this way, though. In my early 20s during my first internship I received failing marks from the review committee (i.e. “This is great!”
Infographic Thursday: The Staggering Costs of FLSA Non-Compliance to U.S. Employers
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APRIL 23, 2015
Check out this great infographic from G&A Partners highlighting the costs of FLSA non-compliance to employers in 2014. As always, if you like this infographic then follow its author here. Best, Rory. Infographic Thursday Labor and Employment Law Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA hr human resources
A Few Thoughts About Pay Equality and Transparency
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JUNE 10, 2015
<www.ifeanyiuche.com> …So a few days ago I read an intriguing piece on Forbes from compensation 1. Thanks to Tony Bergmann-Porter for providing the original linke in his Compensation Cafe piece here. SME Edward Lawler. Okay… fair points. We had a female candidate interview and get an offer. She wanted $47K. She was way under market for the position, and for the company.
Infographic Thursday: Workforce Analytics 101
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JULY 9, 2015
Check out today’s great infographic from workforce analytics and planning firm Visier , which defines and outlines the value proposition of workforce analytics. As always, if you like today’s infographic you can follow Visier on Twitter here : Happy Thursday, Rory. Infographic Thursday People Analytics hr human resources
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.
Benefits That Employees Value More than Pay Increases
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DECEMBER 31, 2015
Thanks to HLBR for sharing this Glassdoor survey highlighting the perks that employees most value. The benefits valued more than pay raises, in order are: •Healthcare insurance (e.g., medical, dental): 40%. Vacation/Paid time off: 37%. Performance bonus: 35%. Paid sick days: 32%. 401(k) plan, retirement plan and/or pension: 31%. Flexible schedule (e.g., work from home): 30%. Office perks (e.g.,
Today, I say Goodbye…
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JULY 31, 2015
<www.fluentu.com> …To the client group I have supported for the past 2 years. It’s a day of mixed emotions for me. feel very sad to say goodbye to many of the people whose faces and voices I have so grown so fond of seeing. But I am also happy about the big things we have been able to accomplish together, and that this end signals perhaps our biggest accomplishment yet.
When is the “Right” Time to Leave Your Company?
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APRIL 17, 2015
<www.prestige-inc.com> …So lately, much of my age cohort seems to be unusually amenable to exploring new career opportunities. Fun fact: Within the past three months I’ve been asked for more letters of referral and/or headhunter recommendations than I’d been asked for over the entirety of the prior eighteen. He wondered: When is the right time to leave a company?
Infographic Thursday: 10 Things People Love (And Hate) About HR
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APRIL 2, 2015
Thanks to Openreq HR-Staffing for sharing today’s great HR infographic consolidating the top 5 likes (and dislikes) people have about HR as measured by 315,000 conversations across the web. Additional kudos to SAP and NetBase for putting together the data behind the infographic and the infographic itself.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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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?
Quote of the Week: “If you aren’t in the moment…
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
…you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret. – Jim Carrey. <imdb.com> For this week’s quote we can thank Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and film producer Jim Carrey. think it’s good to stay hungry for more: It keeps me focused and driven. Happy Monday, Rory.
The Week in HR (9.18.2015)
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
<www.carlislefamilyymca.org> Here we are, at Friday again. Here are some of the most interesting reads I came across this week: Upon executive order from the President, effective September 30th, 2016, federal contractors will need to provide at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours an employee of said contractor works. And while many U.S. companies Happy Friday!
Implementing Pay for Performance at All Levels of an Organization
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JUNE 12, 2015
<jayshreestocks.com> Towers Watson Executives Donald Delves and Lori Wisper discuss what pay for performance means for executives vs. employees and why the differences in pay matter. This point really places the importance of finding a way to decrease rising healthcare costs at the epicenter of the wage:productivity discussion. Happy Friday, Rory.
The Importance of Carefully Managing Total Rewards Communication
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OCTOBER 5, 2015
Okay… so Harvard Business Review has a great article about compensation up here. In it, Dave Smith (Chief Product Officer at Payscale ) points out that most people believe they are underpaid… and that even employees paid above market believe they’re underpaid more than a third of the time. But why is this important, you ask? Monday evening thought stream… Best, Rory.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.
Quote of the Week: “Good Work Gets Noticed…
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JUNE 8, 2015
…Maybe it’s not noticed right now. Maybe not tomorrow. But building a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities — and having a work ethic — will always pay off. You will always win by doing good work.” ” – Laurie Ruettimann. <twitter.com> …This week’s quote is attributable to HR thought leader, speaker and writer Laurie Ruettimann.
I’ve Had Six Great Bosses in Four Years – Here’s What I’ve Learned From Each One (Part 2)
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JULY 23, 2015
<bentleymasterminds.com> …So on Tuesday I wrote the first part of a two part post exploring the big learnings I took from great bosses I’ve had throughout my career. Part one covered my first three bosses – today I want to talk about the last three: Manager #4: . And yet the job was without a doubt much bigger. Manager #5: . Best, Rory.
Infographic Thursday: The Changing American Workforce
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Thanks to DCR Workforce for today’s infographic sharing some fascinating data about the way Americans are working, how much they make, when they’re retiring, how old they are, and what they look like. As always, if you like this infographic then please look to follow DCR Workforce on Twitter here : Happy Thursday, Rory.
Infographic Thursday: The 10 Most Important Work Skills of the Future
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JUNE 11, 2015
Check out this great infographic from NowSourcing highlighting the 10 most important work skills of the near future (and the changes driving them). As As always, if you like this week’s infographic then follow the author on Twitter here. Happy Thursday, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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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.
Infographic Thursday: 8 Elements of Employee Engagement
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MAY 7, 2015
Check out this great infographic highlighting eight must have elements your workplace should have in order to maximize employee engagement (author is unknown, but thanks to Achievers – find them on Twitter here – for the share). As always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Best, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
The Importance of Analytical Thinking Ability in HR
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JUNE 3, 2015
<www.redorbit.com> …So a while back Tim Sackett wrote an HR post here wherein he laid out the argument that a good HR Manager must do the following three things if nothing else: 1. Keep Track of the Score, 2. Find Better Talent, 3. Be a Relationship Bridge. …It’s a good list. think most HR Managers tend to be strong at executing around #3. Just a Wednesday thought stream.
Why It’s So Hard For You to Get That Raise You Want
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JUNE 9, 2015
<optisins.com> One of the most common questions I get from folks outside of the HR profession is “Why is it so hard to get salary increases approved?” And that raise also compounds on itself over time as you get future increases. Learn more here if interested. The employer is also responsible for paying half of all FICA taxes 1. Best, Rory.
Let’s Talk About the Trend Away From Base Pay Increases Towards Short Term Rewards
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JUNE 2, 2015
…So this morning I read a great piece ( here ) from the NY Times highlighting a sea change in the way compensation is being managed in the U.S. last year. ^In short, there is ever increasing downward pressure on base pay, with companies shifting dollars that have historically been allocated towards salary bumps towards one-time bonuses and perks. So what does it all mean? Happy Tuesday, Rory.
Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill
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Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory.
Infographic Thursday: 7 HR Trends That Will Transform the Workplace
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MAY 21, 2015
A big thanks to Hudson for sharing some of the biggest trends in HR that will transform (and are already transforming) the workplace. If you like this infographic, as always you can follow the author on Twitter here. As always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Best, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
Infographic Thursday: The Evolution in Career Management
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AUGUST 27, 2015
…Taking a break from benefits/rewards today to share the below infographic highlighting the differences between career progression in the past and career progression today. Do you agree with the assessment? As always, if you like what you see then follow Right Management on Twitter here. And as always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Best, Rory.
What’s the Appropriate Comp Structure For Your Company’s Life Cycle Stage?
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MAY 13, 2015
<ungerboeck.com> …So this morning I read a great piece from Jacque Vilet over at Compensation Cafe highlighting the way compensation plans must evolve based on the life stage of the company. Vilet focused on how an organization’s pay mix (i.e. salary/bonus/equity) and market competitiveness changes based on if they’re in a start-up, growth, maturity, or decline phase, explaining the causal reasons behind each stage and the steps a prudent compensation professional takes to adjust their structures accordingly. It’s a great piece, and you can read it here.
Infographic Thursday: How to Develop a Culture of Safety in Your Office
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MAY 28, 2015
…So the business I support is coming up on its annual safety week. Ergo, this infographic is very timely for me and touches on some powerful statistics that should cause all of us all to pay careful attention to what we’re doing in the workplace (and how it impacts the well being of both ourselves and our peers). Thanks to Spark Hire for creating this infographic. Happy Thursday, Rory.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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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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