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Tech Wednesday at Staffing World 2019
Essium HRM
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Today is “Tech Wednesday” at Staffing World in Las Vegas! Its one of our favorite days during this conference because it highlights some of the latest and greatest in HR technology.
Essium HRM
Five Reasons why Xenqu Works For You
Essium HRM
OCTOBER 1, 2019
We are headed to HR Tech this week in Las Vegas and we are excited to learn what is new and exciting in the HR Tech world. We are looking forward to showing off the innovative tools and features of Xenqu and our newly improved mobile capabilities.
What exactly Is AI?
Essium HRM
JULY 1, 2019
What Exactly is AI and what does it have to do with HR? There is a lot of talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. Industry leaders use it to identify the latest in smart technologies and bloggers use it as a trendy buzzword.
Technology and its Affect on the Generation Gap
Essium HRM
JULY 12, 2019
Boomers & GenXers make up a large group of workers, who are all officially “Over 40”. While many Boomers are now in retirement or within 10 years of retirement, there are still 40 million hard at work. 53 million Gen Xers are active in the workforce and many are at the peak of their careers.
Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform
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Not all HR & payroll is the same, but it can look pretty similar. If your current platform isn’t meeting your needs, let us walk you through how to differentiate between providers and give you some tips on how to select a platform that works best for your business.
5 Ways That Technology Helps Improve Employee Engagement
Essium HRM
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Employee engagement is on the minds of many HR leaders. So often, the question is asked, “How do we engage with our employees?” Some develop strategic culture initiatives; others ask employees what can be done to make them feel more engaged with the organization.
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The Misclassification of Independent Contractors
Essium HRM
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
In industries with high populations of independent contractors (IC’s) there is uncertain risk that many businesses may not be aware of.
Technology: Point Of No Return
Essium HRM
JULY 31, 2019
Technology has made an immense impact on the human species, more profoundly than any other development since humans established formal communication about 200,000 years ago. It affects every interaction that we have as humans. Personally, professionally, and globally.
Three Keys to Effective HR Tech Solutions
Essium HRM
JUNE 26, 2019
Have you ever gotten a new technology gadget that comes with so many features that you’ll never use? Whether it’s a phone, smart watch, computer, or some home device, features and solutions are available all around us.
Rub a Little HR Tech On It
Essium HRM
JUNE 19, 2019
I don’t know if you ever had the life-shaping experience of scraping yourself as a kid, and when you showed your parent, they responded with, “Awe, you’ll be alright, just rub a little dirt on it.”
Candidate Screening Simplified
Speaker: Allen Samuel, Senior Sourcer & Serial Entrepreneur
When it comes to finding the right candidates for your company, you want to ensure that they are a good “fit.” By having an understanding of the job description, accurate skillset criteria and a short conversation with the hiring manager, you will be armed with the resources to quickly and effectively convert potential candidates to new hires. Join Senior Sourcer & Serial Entrepreneur Allen Samuel to learn the steps you should be taking in your candidate screening process.
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Using HR Tech to Drive the Candidate and Employee Experience
Essium HRM
MAY 29, 2019
Today’s top, cloud-based HR Tech solutions are giving companies the ability to customize their processes that fit the specific need for each HR function.
AI In HR: Recruiting
Essium HRM
MAY 22, 2019
If you’re an HR professional, you’ve likely been inundated over the last few years with the prospect of leveraging artificial intelligence in the recruiting process. As much has been made about the potential for AI, we are just at the beginning stages of what is possible, and it’s fascinating.
Recruiting and Hiring Tips in a Low Un-Employment Rate Economy
Essium HRM
MAY 15, 2019
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate dipped to 3.6 percent in the month of April, the lowest it’s been since December 1969, when it dropped to 3.5%. The most recent figures show that for 13 consecutive months now, the number of available jobs are greater than the number of people out of work who are searching for it.
Diversity and Inclusion: More Than Just a Buzz Phrase
Essium HRM
JUNE 12, 2019
The calls for diversity and inclusion are all around us, in almost every sector of business, and life in general. Our current media and social media platforms have accelerated our ability to share information at a speed we’ve never experienced. The plights, stories, and history of often disenfranchised people groups have made their way to the forefront of our news and social platforms.
Wage Growth: The Last Employer Holdout to Attract Candidates
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You get a job perk! And You get a job perk! Everyone gets job perks! While these perks may have helped get that stellar candidate’s foot in the door, this dynamic of severely low unemployment combined with a historically high job open rate continues with no immediate end in sight. Employers will do well to zero in on one lever many have been avoiding pulling: the almighty salary increase.
Emotional Intelligence in a World of Artificial Intelligence
Essium HRM
JUNE 5, 2019
Intelligence. There’s a word for you. And we now live in a modern world that is driven by both human and artificial intelligence. What humans used to think, write, process, and track in business, AI can now automate, process, and maintain with minimal human effort. Chatbots can communicate, even sounding like humans, and with deep machine learning, they can even evolve in their ability to respond in ways that make it difficult for some to know if they’re speaking to a human or a bot.
More Than A Handbook: Maintaining Conduct Policy Compliance
Essium HRM
MAY 7, 2019
Disciplining an employee is never a pleasant experience, but no matter the size of your business, the reality hits for every employer. Whether you’re dealing with minor infractions, or major, fire-able offenses, your business needs an employee conduct policy that properly informs your employee, as well as protects your business from possible lawsuit.
Remote Employees and the Inevitable I-9
Essium HRM
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Remote I-9 compliance is something we hear a lot about lately, but what does it really mean? Anyone who works in HR knows that the Form I-9 must be completed properly and be readily available in case of an audit—which is getting more common these days.
HR Technology: 13 Concepts HR Pros Needs to Know
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It’s no secret. I love technology. In our small business, we rely on technology to extend our capabilities and provide an agile response to customer needs. That helps us remain competitive. But the more I learn about technology, I realize there’s still a lot to learn.
5 Culture Trends for 2019
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As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.
HR Departments Should Have Data Policies
HR Bartender
JULY 16, 2019
Human resources departments are filled with data. About applicants, candidates, employees, and alumni. This data includes addresses, health information, and social security numbers. HR has assessment data and information from drug/criminal/credit background screening.
The New Employee – Employer Social Contract
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
One of the workplace-related conversations that’s happening with more frequency is focused on how new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing jobs.
9 Things to Consider When Purchasing HR Technology
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
We talk about HR technology a lot on HR Bartender, but it occurred to me recently that’s there’s one area of HR technology we really haven’t discussed.
Ageism In the Workplace – Ask #HR Bartender
HR Bartender
AUGUST 25, 2019
Last year marked the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) , which prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. In a survey from AARP, nearly 2 out of 3 workers have experienced some form of age discrimination or age bias.
The CFO Playbook: 10 Metrics to Transform Your HR Team
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CFOs are losing faith in HR’s ability to solve problems with data. Discover the metrics your HR team needs to measure to become more data-driven.
Use the Right Technology Tool For the Job
HR Bartender
OCTOBER 11, 2019
The word “hack” is often used instead of tips. For example, here’s a blog post on “ 100 Incredible Life Hacks that Make Life So Much Easier ”. The first one is “Tie a small piece of fabric to your luggage. Saves a lot of time to check if it’s your bag or not.”
Recruiters: Hiring Veterans Made Easy
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With over 300,000 HR and business executive members, SHRM creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together.
Employee Absences: Plan for the Unplanned
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
I must admit today’s Time Well Spent. from our friends at Kronos is a little funny to me for two reasons. Living in Florida, we often run into these “ the weather is absolutely gorgeous days ” where we want to play hooky and go to the beach. And sometimes we actually do it.
Engagement or Connection: Why the Connected Workplace Might Be Better
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at MindManager , a division of Corel Corporation. MindManager helps individuals, teams, and enterprises do great work faster by simplifying the way they capture, organize, and share information.
When Recruiter Priorities Compete: Fill Speed, Growing Req Loads, and Diversity
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It’s a question as old as the recruiting profession itself: How many reqs should one recruiter handle at a time? Even in our data-driven age of hard metrics and objective assessments, the answer is: It depends. Download this White Paper to discover the key factors that go into finding your answer to the req load question.
7 Career Lessons Learned from Attending a NASA Social
HR Bartender
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Over the summer, Mr. Bartender and I attended NASA’s Ascent Abort flight test. The Ascent Abort flight test was a simulation designed to ensure that NASA can maintain astronaut safety in case of an emergency. The test flight was done as part of the preparations for next year’s Artemis launch.
Working Smarter Means Organizations Need to Personalize Work
HR Bartender
AUGUST 20, 2019
(Editor’s Note: T oday’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions.
10 Things I Am Packing In My #SHRM19 Conference Bag
HR Bartender
JUNE 2, 2019
Last year, in addition to my annual post with tips for attending the Society for Human Resource (SHRM) Annual Conference , I wrote a post about some of the things that I carry with me during the event.
Media Literacy Is a Business Competency
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Regardless of your politics, we’ve all been exposed to the notion of “ fake news ”. It might have been someone who shared an announcement that a celebrity has died, only to find out that it’s either not true or it happened four years ago.
Why All the AI Research You’re Reading is Dead Wrong
Speaker: Ben Eubanks, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Analyst at Lighthouse Research & Advisory
While we may be “people” professionals, it is part of our job to understand AI and how this technology can enable us to make smarter decisions and develop more efficient processes. Join Lighthouse Research & Advisory Principal Analyst Ben Eubanks where he will discuss how AI can be used for HR and recruiting processes, including how to create more human interactions and engagement through the strategic application of technology.
You Can’t Tell Your Employees to Unplug If You Don’t Do It Yourself
HR Bartender
APRIL 28, 2019
Technology is a wonderful thing. It’s amazing what we can do today using technology. That being said, technology can also create challenges. And I’m not talking about whether our technology works or not (although that can be a problem).
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