Laurie Ruettimann

JUNE 23, 2016

There’s a respected HR blogger on the market by the name of Suzanne Lucas. You may know her by the name Evil HR Lady. She’s an early influencer in our community — someone who is admired by dreamers and skeptics alike. At the beginning of June, she wrote an article that criticized companies for getting political on LinkedIn. One example of politicization? Yeah, no.

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About Human Resources

JUNE 25, 2016

Need tips for hiring an employee? Hiring the right employee enhances your work culture and pays you back a thousand times over. These 10 steps are key

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EmployeeConnect

JUNE 20, 2016

The denotation of success that most people are familiar with is the achievement of something desired, planned or attempted. However, what ultimately separates the successful from the unsuccessful is their personal connotation of the word success. When you create your own definition and meaning, you give yourself an opportunity to live a successful life. But what does success even mean?

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Get Hppy

JUNE 21, 2016

Following suit to so many small and big companies alike, Zenefits is yet another example of company culture turnaround, lead by a new CEO. The company recently made news headlines with new CEO David Sacks’s email announcing a large number of layoffs. This second email follows an earlier message that covered deep company culture issues and the new leadership’s resolve to address them head on.

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ClearCompany HRM

JUNE 23, 2016

Did you know. 51% of employees are considering a new job. 1 in 6 companies plan to increase staff by 30% or more. 53% of hiring managers say time to fill has increased due to the inability to find qualified professionals.

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Laurie Ruettimann

JUNE 21, 2016

I can see why people still need HR. On a regular basis, I have people writing and asking about drugs. Mostly marijuana. Questions like, “My employee smells like weed. What can I do?” ” Part of me sympathizes with business owners and managers. But another part of me is like, really, how do you know what this employee smells like? And, depending on the job, does sobriety matter?

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EmployeeConnect

JUNE 19, 2016

Have you ever been told to “lead by example”? Being a leader yourself you would understand that you’ve been set out to show your employee who’s the boss. While it appears like a superiority thing, it really isn’t. Every person adopts certain attributes as they grow, the same way you learnt to copy Dad’s morning routine. They will mimic your style in hope of being the same.

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Get Hppy

JUNE 22, 2016

In Brain Basics , we looked at many of the structures in the brain and how they function. In this section we will look more specifically at how they impact leadership and the workplace. The Brain is Plastic. At one time, it was thought that once a person reached a certain age, the brain stopped developing and could not be changed. This has since been proven untrue. Our Brains Like Rewards.

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Everwise

JUNE 24, 2016

On June 22nd, Everwise co-hosted a panel discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, along with Webb Investment Network. The panel featured Paula Green, Vice President of Human Resources at Twist Bioscience , Laura Gómez, Founder of Atipica and Cofounder of Project Include , and Laura Mather, Founder of Unitive. Inclusion. And when thinking about hiring, don’t incentivize sameness.

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HR Morning

JUNE 22, 2016

You know when employees request FMLA leave, those conversations have to stick to the facts about what the workers need and why. The problem is, a lot of managers don’t know that — and here’s proof some of their stray comments can cost you dearly in court. . Don’t say it! How’s that even possible? Reason: Let’s just say he called a lot of people at work “my b _.”.

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Laurie Ruettimann

JUNE 22, 2016

If there’s an overused marketing trope in my industry, it’s the notion of HR heroes. Have you noticed the campaigns and advertisements? Companies celebrate human resources professionals who swoop in and save the day when you need something at work. Here’s the thing about HR heroes: They’re not heroes. HR professionals don’t leap tall buildings in a single bound.

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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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HighGround

JUNE 22, 2016

I’ve never ridden a hoverboard, experienced virtual reality, or worn a beanie hat to work. But yes, I regularly use many digital technologies, measure likes on social posts and send selfies through Snapchat every once in a while. In case my need to defy a stereotype didn’t give it away – yes, I’m a Millennial. I’m one of the more than 80 million who were born between 1980 and 2000. We now comprise the largest share of the professional workforce and will make up 75% of workers by 2030. In our lifetimes, we have seen unprecedented change in personal and professional technologies.

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About Human Resources

JUNE 25, 2016

Need to know more about recruiting superior employees? You can if you use a systematic process and focus on improving your pool of candidates. Here are tips

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Switch and Shift

JUNE 20, 2016

With the rise of such companies as Google and Facebook, with their enviable campuses and perks, organizational culture has emerged as a bigger concern for companies, a major priority for both start-ups and big companies alike. Read More» The post The Rise and Importance of Shaping Organizational Culture appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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HR Morning

JUNE 22, 2016

It’s difficult to tell what kind of person someone is just by their resume. Heck, it can even be difficult to tell when face to face with the person. But there are some approaches that will do the trick. . Chances are you want a hire who’s self-motivated, honest and trustworthy — in addition to having the background you’re looking for, of course. Respectful. Punctual.

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In the past few years, more and more companies have decided to ditch the traditional performance review model. Companies like GE, Accenture, and Adobe have all made radial changes to their performance management systems. It is obvious there is a push to revamp performance management processes, but why is that? To put simply, more and more companies are realizing that traditional performance reviews are not working

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The People Equation

JUNE 20, 2016

Leadership is a balance between managing the business and leading people. It’s this interplay between business and people that prompted Kevin Wurch to seek out an executive education program. With over 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (first at Merck and now Otsuka), Wurch has worked in both the commercialization side of the business as well as clinical development of products.

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Dice News

JUNE 20, 2016

There are some surefire ways to get fired: insult your CEO in public, for example, or complain about your working conditions on Medium. By using your common sense, you can avoid some of the gaudiest ways of getting ejected from your current role. Here are a few things to watch out for: Not Fitting with the Company’s Culture. Ten months after he joined Apple, Browett was out. Not Communicating.

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15Five

JUNE 23, 2016

From Lifehacking to Productivity Hacking , everyone is looking for ways to be more efficient and productive at work and at life. Optimization doesn’t stop at the activities we perform, but also melts over into the environments that we create. What does research tell us about the impact of workspace design on creativity and performance? Lightbulb Going Off. Brighter is not always better.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 21, 2016

First of all I just want to say thank you for this amazing opportunity. have learned a lot and I am still learning. The past 5 months have been life changing. By working here it has really boosted my self-confidence and gave me the courage that no matter what size I am, I can do anything. Thank you for everything. XXXXXX is my 2 nd home.

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Laurie Ruettimann

JUNE 20, 2016

Photo by Heather Bussing. have attended  SHRM’s annual conference since 2008, but I’m sitting this year out. The one thing I love about the event is that I make enduring “SHRM memories.” ” I thought I’d share some of them with you. Chicago 2008. applied for a press pass and was accepted as one of the first bloggers to attend SHRM. It doesn’t. At all.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 21, 2016

A reader writes: Yesterday I went to a meeting at work. After our meeting, I came back to my desk, and there was a bullet shell casing on my desk (see photo). went straight to our unarmed security. They called our head of security, who advised me to download a security app. HR was called. They took notes on what happened, I was sent home. Nonetheless, someone at my job REALLY doesn’t like me.

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Dice News

JUNE 22, 2016

If you expect an employer to only use phone screens and interviews to evaluate your qualifications, you may be in for a surprise. Recruiters are increasingly using outside-the-box strategies, tools and stealth techniques to vet potential employees, even those who haven’t applied for a position. Don’t let your guard down. It’s Not All Fun and Games. Undercover Evaluators. Covert Selection.

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ClearCompany HRM

JUNE 21, 2016

Building better job ads for mobile. When it comes to job boards, 31% of midsize businesses devote more than a third of their recruitment budget to job boards. That means, the companies with some of the greatest hiring challenges are turning to these avenues to find their next great hire. Job Ads

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How can Moneyball be applied to business? Well, take a look at any Human Resources department. How many decisions are made daily based on subjective ideas and biases? Tons. So how can businesses take a page out of the A's playbook?

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HR Zone

JUNE 23, 2016

Future. Leadership lessons from the Referendum

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The Business of Talent Management

JUNE 18, 2016

This month, Talent Management is highlighting three companies that built notable strategies to build their corporate culture. Here is the first story in the series about Cisco Systems.  . Cisco Systems Inc., the 32-year-old global technology company based in San Jose, California, has more than 70,000 employees in more than 140 countries. Finally, the last 30 slides focused on the solution.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 20, 2016

A reader writes: I’m reaching out to request advice on an intern problem. As background, I’m a young-looking woman with a professional degree who works in the charitable arm of a prestigious, for-profit teapot firm. have three interns this summer, one of whom is in a professional degree program, and the others are still in undergrad. I’ve worked with many interns in the past, and I like to think that I do a good job exposing them to the professional world and helping them to build important skills and connections. I’m still in contact with all of my past interns.

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Zoho People

JUNE 20, 2016

Since 2008, we’ve been helping businesses streamline their billing. hile online payments options have mushroomed, many small businesses have avoided it due to a complicated setup process and steep pricing. We are big believers in helping you get paid faster through online payments. As a first step towards this, Zoho has partnered with WePay , an online payment processor. Improved cash flow.

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Laurie Ruettimann

JUNE 24, 2016

My favorite painting in the entire world is Woman Descending the Staircase by Gerhard Richter. The woman in this painting DGAF about anything. Her shiny dress is like armor. Her face is a mask. She’s older, she’s ghostlike, and her posture tells you that she is absolutely confident about everything in life. love it. like being smiley and approachable, but I want to be less girlish.

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ATD Human Capital

JUNE 22, 2016

Building a more diverse and balanced team is no longer a goal rooted in idealism alone. Specific studies have examined the impact of having more women in the workforce, finding that this dramatically improves companies’ bottom lines. Around the World, Across Industries. In the U.K. tech sector, 94 percent of the fastest-growing firms struggle to find adequate talent. billion). Big Returns.

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Visier

JUNE 21, 2016

Over the past few months, I had the privilege of taking part in a ground-breaking research project. It leveraged the Visier Insights database — a workforce database unmatched in the world in its breadth and depth, which allowed us to examine gender equity like never before. Here’s what we found. The Manager Divide: A New Finding to Watch. These demands impact their careers.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 22, 2016

A reader writes: I’m 22, out of school, and will not graduate. didn’t even like what I was studying in school (art-related) and I’ve changed majors three times now. Besides, I’ve never been good at it, and university has gotten me depressed, which is why I dropped out. The sadder part of my dropping out is that I can no longer afford an education anyway. Right now I am working eight hours a week at the library, and although it isn’t a difficult job, I don’t enjoy it. My greatest dream is to be a novelist, but we all know how slim those chances are. Write.

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HRE's The Leader Board

JUNE 18, 2016

As its name suggested, HireVue’s Digital Disruption 2016 in Park City, Utah was, for the most part, all about distrupting HR through technology. More precisely, the vast majority of the content surrounded hiring, HireVue’s roots. It’s now about coaching and developing talent, too. He predicted that it soon will become a substantial piece of HireVue’s overall business. Hilton. United Airlines.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 20, 2016

Unless you’ve been stuck in suspended animation for the last three years, you’ve no doubt been inundated with information — and opinions — about the gig economy. Contract Labor Labor Market Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning candidates Featured

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