INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
JUNE 15, 2017
As summer approaches, managers can expect an influx of paid time off requests. Kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, and vacations sound better than ever. In order to prepare for the overload of requests, consider the steps outlined below. Many organizations already have a paid time off policy in place. It’s important to remind employees of the policy around this time of year. MORE
AUGUST 19, 2016
After confirming that he wasn’t talking about food, I was unable to convince him that such an event really doesn’t belong in the workplace for what I thought were obvious reasons. I thought the entire point of a roast was to poke fun at people’s flaws or simply to (sarcastically) insult them and that just seems counter to the whole concept of being professional and collegial. Am I off-base here? Ooooh, yeah, you’re not off-base. MORE
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
To get the most out of your training and development programs, it is necessary to have an effective learning strategy. In part one of this article , we discussed the importance of conducting a training needs analysis as well as identifying the organization’s capabilities. MORE
APRIL 17, 2018
Have you seen the GE commercial about “ Molly, the Kid Who Never Stops Inventing ”? Every time I see it, I’m reminded about how robots are becoming a greater part of our workplace. He is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of ML and AI. MORE
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Implementing an effective training programme is vital for any organisation attempting to improve sales performance, as well as overall business results. However, there are certain steps that can be taken to raise the standard of sales training and enhance the results generated by it. MORE
MARCH 14, 2018
Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Outside of the restaurant industry, many small businesses face this same reality. Read the Report. MORE
JULY 25, 2018
Is time theft an issue for your company? If you think that employee theft only happens in the office supply cabinet, think again. Every day, employees across the country take part in time clock fraud—whether inadvertently or intentionally. Take the Quiz. MORE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
This article is a continuation of the previous article that talks about the benefits of developing a blended learning experience for your employee. This article covers the how of it, including the platform for the delivery, content, and needs of the employee. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
In some parts of the country, the current hiring boom means that there are more openings than there are workers to fill them. When you hire temporary or seasonal workers, you want them to be as successful as possible right out of the gate. Take the Quiz. MORE
DECEMBER 1, 2016
If you’re up for a challenge, we’ve curated twelve days of FingerCheck time tracking and payroll advice for your consideration. The goal? Consider creating written payroll procedures to preserve the A, B, and C’s of your payroll process. MORE
JUNE 22, 2018
Ever wonder what type of people attend networking events? Well after last week’s TechJam we now have a data set that outlines what the events' attendees were like from a PI Reference Profile perspective. The graph below shows us the breakdown of their Reference Profiles. MORE
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Learning Management System (LMS) Software Definition. Learning management systems (LMSs) are software platforms for instructors to manage and organize educational courses online and provide students a single location for all course material. Tagged learning objectives. MORE
OCTOBER 3, 2018
For employers, developing and enforcing timekeeping policies can seem just as daunting, especially with the Department of Labor cracking down on wage and hour law violators. How many times can an employee clock in within the grace period before getting a warning? MORE
JULY 8, 2016
For instance, the daily commute to and from work isn’t compensable, and a few minutes chatting with colleagues at the water cooler tends to go by un-penalized. Instinctually you might say ‘common sense,’ but the reasoning is more complex then that. MORE
JULY 14, 2019
At the annual SHRM conference, thousands of HR professionals heard from industry leaders about the many trends shaping HR and came away with valuable insights to help them do their jobs better, and in turn, improve the employee experience at their organizations. MORE
JANUARY 11, 2015
He wants me to stay with him in the hotel room. Would his boss care if I stayed in the hotel room while my boyfriend was out training? But this is a team-building trip, which means that there are probably going to be activities in the evening and the whole point in him being there is to bond with his coworkers. That would be unusual for a team-building trip though, so he’d want to be 100% positive that it was the case. MORE
MAY 15, 2016
One of the words I’m starting to hear at conferences and in business conversations is “intentional.” Professionals are talking about having intentional discussions within the business or to implement something intentionally. It is used by 89 of the Fortune 100 Companies. MORE
MARCH 16, 2015
Is there a diplomatic way to ask an employee to use the washroom on appointed break times as opposed to going during working time (which seems to be a regular schedule of immediately after the break, daily)? I feel like there is a lot of wasted time with the transition of getting back into work. ” More importantly, though, I’d look at the rest of her work. My boss often takes time off and I have to fulfill her duties when she is out. MORE
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
Can I refuse to travel overnight for training? We have two locations in our area, and the company is telling us that we are to close our offices and all of our staff are required to travel three hours away with two overnight stays to be trained on the new system. We will be training with coworkers from this other city who get to go home each night. Having to spend two nights away once in the course of a job isn’t outrageous. MORE
MARCH 28, 2017
Add in tracking employee attendance and performing payroll services and you’ve likely got a team that is frequently overwhelmed. Though giving them more hours in the day is not an option, you can help them manage time by automating some of their tasks. When you implement a system integrating payroll with time & attendance , you essentially turn two tasks into one. It Saves Your HR Team Time. How much time does your HR team spend processing payroll? MORE
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
I’m our office HR/admin, and therefore organizer of the holiday party for our small-ish office of 20. I recently sent out invitations to 20 of our staff to have a three-course dinner in the dark (“blind-dining” is another term for this). I received much excitement, no negativity on the idea. That’s totally fine, but I worry it is because of the restaurant choice itself. Should I ask him if he is not coming due to the restaurant choice? MORE
JANUARY 28, 2019
Notwithstanding the fact that conferences can be quite expensive, you can make it budget-friendly. Simply look out for local gatherings to save cost or try reaching to the organizers for available discounts or even scholarships. Whichever one you opt for, the fact remains that the benefits of attending a business conference depict a wise means of time and money investment. Here are five key benefits of attending a conference. MORE
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Think back to some of the most time-consuming activities you’ve undertaken for your business. It’s common for SMB leaders to take on the mountain of HR tasks that are required for smooth operations, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Training. MORE
JULY 16, 2019
Remote working has become one of the biggest trends in the workplace. million Americans work from home at least half the time! Sales is a function where the employees are required to commute often and work from different locations. And ensuring on-going and regular training is part of the manager’s job. The answer again lies in technology. Can hire the best talent across locations. Create Short Learning Modules for Online Training. MORE
JANUARY 22, 2019
She also wrote in the email to slow down and wait for her to ring in on these kinds of things. Is it normal for a manager to want to weigh in on every single thing we do (it’s not personal, she is this way with all of my colleagues as well), even if it’s time-sensitive and she isn’t here? The decisions we are making when she isn’t here are not unreasonable, as we all have more experience than her. In this time I’ve not called in sick, ever. MORE
JUNE 19, 2018
Capella is an accredited online university dedicated to providing an exceptional, professionally-aligned education that puts you in a position to succeed in your field. Enjoy the post!). I hope that everyone saw the May jobs report issued by the U.S. MORE
MARCH 22, 2017
Check out the latest question posed to HR Support Center's expert, Rebecca, on acceptable questions to ask an applicant's references during the recruiting process. Q : Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time? The list goes on. MORE
MARCH 27, 2019
Between March 12 and 15 I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 US Avature Conference in Los Angeles for the second year in a row. Celebrating its 10th anniversary and with 360 current and prospective clients in attendance, the conference was – dare I say – even better than last year, when I was already blown away by its quality. Technical Track: Bringing HRIS Into the Fold. The willingness to share is incredible. MORE
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
Many companies worldwide have already passed the stage of HR-processes automation, and now they are facing the task of extracting additional value from the data accumulated in the automation systems. The cost structure will depend on which strategy the company chooses. MORE
OCTOBER 10, 2017
It’s the direct result of an organized and well-balanced system comprised of the right people with the right focus who are fully engaged in their work. Besides that, customers are directly influenced by the sales representatives’ attitudes. A poor experience with a sales rep will taint the customer’s overall buying experience for a long time. In fact, for each 1% increase in workforce training engagement, companies receive a 0.6% MORE
APRIL 19, 2018
In healthcare, education, and transport, products like telemedicine, computer-assisted learning, plagiarism software , and self-driving improve individual and institution efficacy; with the results from their application trickling down to other industries and sectors. MORE
JANUARY 22, 2019
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article , yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. What’s worse, our President openly mocked Christine Blasey Ford, a brave woman who was willing to share her horrid experience on the national stage for the good of us all. MORE
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
My office has a really flexible work from home policy — during the winter, for two months, my boss will “work” from his ski cabin, usually three days a week. He is available by email and phone, but I know he gets ski runs in during the day as well. Which sucks, but I am an administrative employee, so I guess them’s the breaks (even though there’s essentially nothing I couldn’t do from home except print). Several people at the same company? MORE
JUNE 26, 2019
Employees are the lifeblood of your business, and the time they spend at work is just as valuable to them as it is to you. Tracking this time is valuable, too. Time and attendance tracking just involves a simple clock-in and clock-out system … or so you might think. MORE
JUNE 11, 2017
You might be looking at today’s post and thinking “What is the ‘60’ she’s talking about?”. Well, I’m referring to the number of recertification credits required to maintain credentials with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Or retake the exam. MORE
AUGUST 13, 2019
You must be aware of this scenario where a new employee joins your organization and spends all the working hours for the next couple of weeks in the training room. True, this is an important phase to make the employee feel valued and upskill them to perform the task at hand efficiently. Two weeks of training equates to around 90 hours! Surely you could have let the employee utilize some hours for actual productive work. MORE
nettime solutions
MARCH 14, 2018
Between the country’s economic growth and the record low unemployment rate of 4.1%, times are looking good for many companies and workers. Outside of the restaurant industry, many small businesses face this same reality. Read the Report.
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
In some parts of the country, the current hiring boom means that there are more openings than there are workers to fill them. When you hire temporary or seasonal workers, you want them to be as successful as possible right out of the gate. Take the Quiz.
nettime solutions
JULY 25, 2018
Is time theft an issue for your company? If you think that employee theft only happens in the office supply cabinet, think again. Every day, employees across the country take part in time clock fraud—whether inadvertently or intentionally. Take the Quiz.
Homebase
JUNE 26, 2019
Employees are the lifeblood of your business, and the time they spend at work is just as valuable to them as it is to you. Tracking this time is valuable, too. Time and attendance tracking just involves a simple clock-in and clock-out system … or so you might think.
HR Software
MARCH 28, 2017
Add in tracking employee attendance and performing payroll services and you’ve likely got a team that is frequently overwhelmed. Though giving them more hours in the day is not an option, you can help them manage time by automating some of their tasks. When you implement a system integrating payroll with time & attendance , you essentially turn two tasks into one. It Saves Your HR Team Time. How much time does your HR team spend processing payroll?
Kitaboo - Employee Training
AUGUST 13, 2019
You must be aware of this scenario where a new employee joins your organization and spends all the working hours for the next couple of weeks in the training room. True, this is an important phase to make the employee feel valued and upskill them to perform the task at hand efficiently. Two weeks of training equates to around 90 hours! Surely you could have let the employee utilize some hours for actual productive work.
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Get Hppy
APRIL 19, 2018
In healthcare, education, and transport, products like telemedicine, computer-assisted learning, plagiarism software , and self-driving improve individual and institution efficacy; with the results from their application trickling down to other industries and sectors.
Career Metis
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
Many companies worldwide have already passed the stage of HR-processes automation, and now they are facing the task of extracting additional value from the data accumulated in the automation systems. The cost structure will depend on which strategy the company chooses.
Rallyware
OCTOBER 10, 2017
It’s the direct result of an organized and well-balanced system comprised of the right people with the right focus who are fully engaged in their work. Besides that, customers are directly influenced by the sales representatives’ attitudes. A poor experience with a sales rep will taint the customer’s overall buying experience for a long time. In fact, for each 1% increase in workforce training engagement, companies receive a 0.6%
Paycor
OCTOBER 3, 2018
For employers, developing and enforcing timekeeping policies can seem just as daunting, especially with the Department of Labor cracking down on wage and hour law violators. How many times can an employee clock in within the grace period before getting a warning?
FingerCheck
DECEMBER 1, 2016
If you’re up for a challenge, we’ve curated twelve days of FingerCheck time tracking and payroll advice for your consideration. The goal? Consider creating written payroll procedures to preserve the A, B, and C’s of your payroll process.
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HR Bartender
JUNE 11, 2017
You might be looking at today’s post and thinking “What is the ‘60’ she’s talking about?”. Well, I’m referring to the number of recertification credits required to maintain credentials with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Or retake the exam.
Paycor
MARCH 22, 2017
Check out the latest question posed to HR Support Center's expert, Rebecca, on acceptable questions to ask an applicant's references during the recruiting process. Q : Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time? The list goes on.
DATIS
JUNE 15, 2017
As summer approaches, managers can expect an influx of paid time off requests. Kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, and vacations sound better than ever. In order to prepare for the overload of requests, consider the steps outlined below. Many organizations already have a paid time off policy in place. It’s important to remind employees of the policy around this time of year.
HR Bartender
MAY 15, 2016
One of the words I’m starting to hear at conferences and in business conversations is “intentional.” Professionals are talking about having intentional discussions within the business or to implement something intentionally. It is used by 89 of the Fortune 100 Companies.
Kitaboo - Employee Training
JULY 16, 2019
Remote working has become one of the biggest trends in the workplace. million Americans work from home at least half the time! Sales is a function where the employees are required to commute often and work from different locations. And ensuring on-going and regular training is part of the manager’s job. The answer again lies in technology. Can hire the best talent across locations. Create Short Learning Modules for Online Training.
Cornerstone On Demand
JULY 14, 2019
At the annual SHRM conference, thousands of HR professionals heard from industry leaders about the many trends shaping HR and came away with valuable insights to help them do their jobs better, and in turn, improve the employee experience at their organizations.
HR Digest
JANUARY 28, 2019
Notwithstanding the fact that conferences can be quite expensive, you can make it budget-friendly. Simply look out for local gatherings to save cost or try reaching to the organizers for available discounts or even scholarships. Whichever one you opt for, the fact remains that the benefits of attending a business conference depict a wise means of time and money investment. Here are five key benefits of attending a conference.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
To get the most out of your training and development programs, it is necessary to have an effective learning strategy. In part one of this article , we discussed the importance of conducting a training needs analysis as well as identifying the organization’s capabilities.
Synergy
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Think back to some of the most time-consuming activities you’ve undertaken for your business. It’s common for SMB leaders to take on the mountain of HR tasks that are required for smooth operations, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only way. Training.
Get Hppy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Implementing an effective training programme is vital for any organisation attempting to improve sales performance, as well as overall business results. However, there are certain steps that can be taken to raise the standard of sales training and enhance the results generated by it.
HR Bartender
APRIL 17, 2018
Have you seen the GE commercial about “ Molly, the Kid Who Never Stops Inventing ”? Every time I see it, I’m reminded about how robots are becoming a greater part of our workplace. He is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed publications in the fields of ML and AI.
HR Bartender
JUNE 19, 2018
Capella is an accredited online university dedicated to providing an exceptional, professionally-aligned education that puts you in a position to succeed in your field. Enjoy the post!). I hope that everyone saw the May jobs report issued by the U.S.
FingerCheck
JULY 8, 2016
For instance, the daily commute to and from work isn’t compensable, and a few minutes chatting with colleagues at the water cooler tends to go by un-penalized. Instinctually you might say ‘common sense,’ but the reasoning is more complex then that.
Learnbee
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
This article is a continuation of the previous article that talks about the benefits of developing a blended learning experience for your employee. This article covers the how of it, including the platform for the delivery, content, and needs of the employee.
Ask a Manager
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
Can I refuse to travel overnight for training? We have two locations in our area, and the company is telling us that we are to close our offices and all of our staff are required to travel three hours away with two overnight stays to be trained on the new system. We will be training with coworkers from this other city who get to go home each night. Having to spend two nights away once in the course of a job isn’t outrageous.
Ask a Manager
MARCH 16, 2015
Is there a diplomatic way to ask an employee to use the washroom on appointed break times as opposed to going during working time (which seems to be a regular schedule of immediately after the break, daily)? I feel like there is a lot of wasted time with the transition of getting back into work. ” More importantly, though, I’d look at the rest of her work. My boss often takes time off and I have to fulfill her duties when she is out.
Ask a Manager
JANUARY 22, 2019
She also wrote in the email to slow down and wait for her to ring in on these kinds of things. Is it normal for a manager to want to weigh in on every single thing we do (it’s not personal, she is this way with all of my colleagues as well), even if it’s time-sensitive and she isn’t here? The decisions we are making when she isn’t here are not unreasonable, as we all have more experience than her. In this time I’ve not called in sick, ever.
The Predictive Index
JUNE 22, 2018
Ever wonder what type of people attend networking events? Well after last week’s TechJam we now have a data set that outlines what the events' attendees were like from a PI Reference Profile perspective. The graph below shows us the breakdown of their Reference Profiles.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 19, 2016
After confirming that he wasn’t talking about food, I was unable to convince him that such an event really doesn’t belong in the workplace for what I thought were obvious reasons. I thought the entire point of a roast was to poke fun at people’s flaws or simply to (sarcastically) insult them and that just seems counter to the whole concept of being professional and collegial. Am I off-base here? Ooooh, yeah, you’re not off-base.
15Five
JANUARY 22, 2019
When the #metoo movement began, I wrote an article , yelled on social media, and attended my local Women’s March. What’s worse, our President openly mocked Christine Blasey Ford, a brave woman who was willing to share her horrid experience on the national stage for the good of us all.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
I’m our office HR/admin, and therefore organizer of the holiday party for our small-ish office of 20. I recently sent out invitations to 20 of our staff to have a three-course dinner in the dark (“blind-dining” is another term for this). I received much excitement, no negativity on the idea. That’s totally fine, but I worry it is because of the restaurant choice itself. Should I ask him if he is not coming due to the restaurant choice?
WhoKnows
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Learning Management System (LMS) Software Definition. Learning management systems (LMSs) are software platforms for instructors to manage and organize educational courses online and provide students a single location for all course material. Tagged learning objectives.
Ask a Manager
JANUARY 11, 2015
He wants me to stay with him in the hotel room. Would his boss care if I stayed in the hotel room while my boyfriend was out training? But this is a team-building trip, which means that there are probably going to be activities in the evening and the whole point in him being there is to bond with his coworkers. That would be unusual for a team-building trip though, so he’d want to be 100% positive that it was the case.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
My office has a really flexible work from home policy — during the winter, for two months, my boss will “work” from his ski cabin, usually three days a week. He is available by email and phone, but I know he gets ski runs in during the day as well. Which sucks, but I am an administrative employee, so I guess them’s the breaks (even though there’s essentially nothing I couldn’t do from home except print). Several people at the same company?
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