Completed training and certifications. Workforce analytics help businesses define, predict, and enhance their performance. When applied to the HR world, workforce analytics help HR staff analyze data relating to productivity levels, performance, if training is effective, and can even predict turnover. What are you doing to increase employee engagement? Are you addressing your talent gaps? MORE

The big news from SHRM HQ on Monday was the announcement of the creation of a new certification program for HR professionals. What happens to current professionals who hold PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification? While SHRM indicates they will support the PHR and SPHR certification until January 2015, many chapters are already planning programming for the 2015 year. Why announce now? MORE

Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. Every year companies face the challenge of managing their employee’s certifications and training requirements. View the infographic below to learn the Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. To learn more about Certification Tracking: Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE

Whether or not certifications have value is a back-and-forth argument that’s been going on since before Novell launched its CNE program in the 1990s. Developer David Bolton recently incited some discussion of his own when he wrote an article for Dice Insights entitled, “5 Reasons Certifications Aren’t Worth It.”. Certifications Get You Noticed. Certifications Are Expensive. MORE

But certification inflation is becoming a big issue for tech firms, according to a new TEKsystems survey of more than 300 tech leaders and 900 tech professionals. The TEKsystems survey found that just 26 percent of respondents always or often verify certifications. Tech] workers should understand where the value of certifications is greatest—in the hiring stage,” Hayman continued. MORE

If you're looking to become certified or recertified you can earn valuable certification points by attending one of SHRM's preconference programs. It's a legitimate question. mean who actually turns down a trip to Las Vegas? With over 15,000 attendees, the four-day event is bound to be nothing short of phenomenal. Still not convinced? Get Credit. Meet People. It's Vegas after all. MORE

Since the Great Recession ended seven years ago, the premium that employers are willing to pay for specific tech skills and certifications has swung wildly from one quarter to the next, like a yo-yo. IT Certifications: Market Value Gainers. Collectively, the 77 information and cybersecurity certifications tracked by Foote Partners have outperformed all other categories, rising 4.4 MORE

With their incredible educational tracks and certification programs you can obtain from attending specific sessions, the keynote line up is beyond noteworthy. The New Mexico State SHRM Conference is March 7th - 9th and we have a booth there! Representing over 1500 Human Resources practitioners it's no wonder why they have a killer motto like "picture the future, be the future". Why Attend? MORE

How Tracking Certifications with Spreadsheets Can Shut Down Your Business. How many certifications does each employee need? In order to avoid litigation and fines, your business will need to utilize a program that will track certifications and notify you when it is time to recertify. Many companies try to use spreadsheets, such as Excel, to keep certifications up to date. MORE

Google just introduced a certification that may apply to your shop. The form for certification asks lead developers to list (among other things) the size of their team, their training history, and much more. What’s in it for companies that meet the requirements for certification? The post Google’s New App Agency Certification appeared first on Dice Insights. MORE

Many of you may know me as the person who talks about HR certification more than anyone else on the Internet. No, not the value in the certification, but in the value of the commitment to long-term improvement. Last year SHRM used its “pathway” to allow those of us with current certifications to simply click a few buttons and get our SHRM certification. MORE

Having one or more certifications sounds pretty sensible in today’s world, doesn’t it? But is the argument for spending lots of time and money to earn a certification as ironclad as it seems? I’m arguing “no,” and here’s why. Recruiters sometimes have trouble determining a developer’s degree of technical experience, and so insist upon certificates or tests to judge abilities. MORE

This year’s conference, also known as #GCS25 , has been set to provide HR Professionals the opportunity to continue their education, attain professional certifications, or accumulate hours for recertification. Join the nettime solutions team along side 1800+ other HR professionals who will also be attending the HR Houston's 25th annual Gulf Coast Symposium on May 11th - 13th, 2016. events MORE

12, 2015) – WorkForce Software®, the leading cloud-based provider of enterprise workforce management solutions, today announced details of its newly launched partner certification program. Certified Partners to Bring Benefits of Time, Scheduling, and Leave Automation to More Organizations Around the Globe LIVONIA, Mich. 2015 EmpCenter Partners MORE

Why Bother with Certifications? With all the changes occurring in health IT which are moving at an exponential rate, in many cases it’s very important to [differentiate yourself from others] with a certification in a body of knowledge,” Klinedinst said. With applicants who are very close, certifications definitely make a difference.” However, that’s not always the case. MORE

From a paper print out to daily announcements, I felt I had no control as an attendee to select what speaker I wanted to see or what valuable training session I needed to take to build credits towards any certifications I was seeking at that time. As all of the #INBOUND15 attendees are gearing up to get ready for the big event, I personally have been glued to their amazing scheduling app. MORE

As might be expected, the Society for Human Resource Management made sure its HR-certification effort, announced roughly two years ago, received a healthy dose of air time this week at its SHRM 2016 conference in Washington. In addition, he said that roughly 84,000 took part in the pathway certifications in 2015. SHRM currently has testing windows in the spring and winter.). MORE

Other sectors, such as health care, need continuing education certifications for employees. Managers have a lot to manage. On the front end, they make sure employees deliver high quality products and service. On the back end, they evaluate labor within the parameters of operation, but many small items often get overlooked. MORE

This blog is part of a special series providing insights into HR certification. Look for a follow up article discussing HR certification options for our profession. In the HR profession, one of the most talked about, debated about and argued about topics over the last couple of years has been the topic of HR Certification. Since SHRM has announced their competency based certification in 2014, lines have been drawn and caused an (in my opinion) unnecessary furor. The profession must have a certification program. Biggest Fear of an HR Certification Program. MORE

The HR certification landscape is now complex, political and often times confusing for practitioners. Just last week HRCI announced their new aPHR certification for entry level or college student professionals. I can’t imagine what newbies feel like as they begin researching HR certification programs and testing. HRCI and SHRM Certification Program History. PHR-CA. MORE

Aside from the incredible educational tracks and certification programs you can obtain from attending specific sessions, the keynote line up is beyond noteworthy. The California HR Conference is next week and we are going to be there! In case you haven't heard of it, the California HR Conference is the 2nd largest regional conference for human resource professionals in the United States. MORE

With their advanced educational tracks that you can obtain certification credits from, their sessions alone are worth attending. Because t he Northern Ohio HR Conference (NOHRC) is scheduled for TWO full days in honor of its 50th birthday, we decided to celebrate with them! Can you believe they're celebrating 5 decades of excellence? Kudos to them! Still Not Convinced? Come Visit Us! MORE

Set up reminders related to employee certifications. Managing a team of people who work in multiple locations can be overwhelming. Especially if you are manually keeping track of their time punches, activities, and job - related costs. There are too many opportunities to create an error and further your cost at some point, later down the line. Seamlessly process payroll and billing. MORE

This blog is part of a special series providing insights into HR certification. Look for a follow up article discussing HR certification options for our profession. . There isn’t much debate anymore about the value of HR certification, but there is some confusion about which certification organization to choose. What is the Benefit of Human Resources Certification? MORE

One way to prove you have the skills is through certifications. While different companies offer all sorts of certifications, the biggest cloud-computing platform out there is Amazon Web Services (AWS). Before diving into AWS certifications , remember a vital point: these aren’t easy to get. Earning AWS certifications isn’t easy, but it will be worth it in the end. MORE

One of his comments was powerful, and I thought it deserved to be repeated here because I talk about certification quite a bit. If your certification is only about getting hours and credits, get the heck out of this profession. sbrownehr #SHRM15 — Ben Eubanks (@beneubanks) June 30, 2015 If your certification is purely about getting recertification hours, having letters after your name, and trying to use that as a way to get credits, then you’re wasting your time and your organization’s time. How has your certification helped you? Go ahead and leave. MORE

favorite in the world of recognition is the award certificate. Certificates are classic, effective, and with the right language and design, they can even be fun! Read on for five tips for a seamless presentation: Say it with style – A good award certificate includes all of the pertinents: the award winner’s name, achievement, and date of award. One way is to use superlatives. MORE

For these jobs, certificates may be the appropriate education. The economic value of certificates is the subject of debates, and looking at broad general data can be misleading. Certificates in fields that pay low wages will offer little economic return. However, certificates in technical fields that require applied technology and advanced skills offer high economic returns. MORE

Which certifications provide the biggest bang for your buck? While some key IT certifications can boost your career , you shouldn’t ignore the ROI that comes with certification programs that focus on non-technical standards and skills. Here are five that can add weight to your résumé and wallet: Project Management Professional Certification. Job Hunting Certifications MORE

Certification Management Nightmares. Certification management is crucial for businesses across a multitude of industries, yet the administrative upkeep is a nightmare. These are just a few of the serious consequences businesses and employees can face when certifications are out of date or when managing those certifications is overwhelming. Hefty fines. Lost clients. MORE

Altanta's HR Conference offers certifications, connections, conferences and conversations to help HR professionals succeed in all stages of their career journey. With the SHRM Atlanta HR Conference coming up on March 29th & 30th, be sure to jot down the nettime solutions team as one of your pit stops when touring the trade show! What You Should Know About the SHRM-Atlanta! Come Meet Us! MORE

One of the most popular posts I’ve written all year was dedicated to the HR certification decision facing today’s HR pros. decided to take it a step further and reach out to some people to discuss the behind-the-scenes pieces of the HR certification world. Today’s interview is with Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute. MORE

Certification Management Nightmares. Certification management is crucial for businesses across a multitude of industries, yet the administrative upkeep is a nightmare. These are just a few of the serious consequences businesses and employees can face when certifications are out of date or when managing those certifications is overwhelming. Worse yet, the pilot, maintenance tech, and/or airline may be prohibited from renewing their certifications in the future. Visit our Certification Tracking page. Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE

Since then, SHRM has developed a certification that aligns with the competency model. In my role as a SHRM special expertise panel member and as one of the initial item writers for the SHRM certification exam, I had the opportunity to hear an update about the certification program during this year’s SHRM Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Every profession has competencies. MORE

I must admit, when  SHRM announced that it was going into the certification business  last year, I was one of many who were skeptical, even feeling deceived, disillusioned, and dissatisfied that the organization responsible for promoting the HR profession had so blatantly shown its real intent. The real intent, that is, of self-promotion and self- preservation. more…). MORE

Which IT certifications pay the most? CIO.com has a breakdown of the other top-performing certifications, which include GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Infosys Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP/CISSP), and Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA). Beyond that, it’s fairly easy to see why some of these certificates are so capable of boosting pay. TOGAF 9 (15 percent). MORE

HRCI & SHRM Certification from Our Perspective We had a great time at this year’s SHRM annual conference and EXPO in Orlando. Here are my reactions and tips for navigating this important announcement and change to HR professional certifications over the next several months. Your current certification is valuable, well-known and established. Tip for SHRM. Why not? MORE

Certifications can help a tech professional on the hunt for a new job stand out in a sea of qualified candidates. And it’s not just about getting hired: recent studies have shown that certifications in security, development, and other fields can translate into substantial pay premiums for current employees. The costs related to earning a new certification can prove quite high. MORE

What are this year’s most sought-after skills and certifications? Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-Level 3). Other valued certifications included: PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP). The post Most In-Demand Skills and Certifications of 2016 appeared first on Dice Insights. Working in Tech Certifications SalariesCompTIA A+. MySQL.NET. MORE

Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. Every year companies face the challenge of managing their employee’s certifications and training requirements. View the infographic below to learn the Consequences of Out-of-Date Certifications and Training. To learn more about Certification Tracking: Request a Certification Tracking demo. MORE