Tue.Nov 01, 2016
5 Tips for Keeping a Job
EDSI
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
But landing that job opportunity is just a first step. Keeping the job as you continue to work towards your career goals can prove challenging for some. You must strive to demonstrate to your supervisors that you are a good worker – a fast learner who is dedicated to self-improvement.
Getting Great Results from HR Technology
PeopleStrategy
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
“If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.”. Albert Einstein. This quote has been attributed to a variety of people over the years, and it still makes a valid point. When you think about it, the problems HR faces on a day-to-day basis are not new. Broken Processes, Broken Results. Right Processes, Right Results.
Should Companies Push for H-1B Reform?
Dice
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
As attempts at H-1B reform make their way through the legislative process, opponents recently shot down a proposal that would (in part) raise salaries for visa workers stateside. Whether H-1B can be reformed is still up for debate, but the real opportunity for reform may lie with existing workers and the companies they represent. But the process isn’t always so linear.
Feds unite with Worker.gov, a one-stop website for employees to address workplace issues
The Employer Handbook
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
After consuming a protein shake or two from a red Solo cup during my family’s Halloween escapades, I retired to the bloggerdome to visit the EEOC’s website. Halloween Halloween or not, I have the coolest Monday night routine in all of Cherry Hill, NJ. Oh, heck, probably in the whole state. Because I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.
13 Ways to Get Reward and Recognition Right
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Keeping and engaging your best people is crucial. Learn why reward and recognition helps you do just that, 13 ways to reward and recognize the right way, and how to get your boss onboard.
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New Challenges for Managers in a Changing World of Work
Blogging 4 Jobs
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
We are currently going through a management crisis. Alarmingly, Gallup found that 50% of workers who quit their jobs left due to issues with management, supporting the idea that employees leave bosses, not jobs. What employees are now looking for are companies with less layers of management and more freedom in the workplace. This begs the question, is it time to get rid of management? Millennials.
The Corporate Fitbit: Monitoring Your Company’s Health, Turnover, And The Employee Feedback Loop
SuccessFactors
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
The fitness tracker wearables market is already $4 billion strong. Clearly, wellness-related monitoring makes sense – from individuals’ personal health and fitness goals, to caregivers’ and physicians’ need to monitor out-patients, as well as insurance companies’ desire to reduce and manage costs. Isn’t a corporate ‘Fitbit’ an obvious benefit for a variety of similar reasons?
Business interruption: Expecting the unexpected
Jelf
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Its human nature to presume the worst will never happen. But, when it comes to business the media is a seemingly constant source of stories of businesses suffering either at the mercy of bad weather, cyber-attacks, fires or other disasters. In fact, many businesses forced to suspend operations due to a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen their doors [1]. Be prepared. Use a specialist.
Ceridian Cares: The Road to Giving Away One Million Dollars!
Ceridian
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
By Lisa Bull, VP of Employee and Leadership Learning, Ceridian. The launch of Ceridian Cares, Ceridian’s own charity, shows the importance of listening to your employees. While our late President, Dave Mackay was a tremendous champion early on, it was by reaching out to our people and asking for input that lead to Ceridian Cares. It truly took a village!
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.
It Takes Hard Work For HR to Be Accepted As A Partner
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Editor’s note: While Ron Thomas is traveling this week, TLNT is reposting one of his most popular columns from earlier this year. Future of HR HR Communications HR Insights Organizational Leadership Featured
How to Tell Your Salaried Employees They are Now Hourly
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Some of your salaried employees are about to become hourly employees , and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. Starting on December 1, 2016, the minimum salary needed to qualify for a salary exemption will jump from $455 a week ($23,660 per year) to $913 per week ($47,476 per year). If you have employees who are currently exempt from overtime who earn less than $47,476 per year, you’ll have to change the way they are paid. How should you tell your employees? Some of them won’t take it very well. You should have managers sit down, one on one, to deliver the news.
6 Tips for Maximizing the Productivity of a Remote Workforce
HR Payroll Systems
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Having a business with a remote workforce can be remarkably rewarding for everyone involved. Employees will likely feel that they have their dream job and you will save all of the hassles and expenses that come with operating a brick and mortar business on a day to day basis, while still reaping the benefits of having a business. Provide Online Sharing Tools. Set Reasonable Expectations. link].
Why You Should Let Employees Pick Their Job Titles
TalentCulture
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Traditional job titles are like business meeting jargon—they’ve become meaningless and have tended to make my eyes glaze over. As positions evolve thanks to changes in technology and workplace dynamics, it’s time for employers to let individuals choose job titles that reflect what they actually do. And doesn’t Director of First Impressions sound way cooler than receptionist?
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Managing Today for more HiPo Employees Tomorrow
ReviewSNAP
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Developing a culture that supports and nurtures high potential employees is not reliant on one or two simple factors. The entire context on which your business operates impacts your results. One of the most important aspects is the culture of your company – how things get done, what works and what does not work as … Continue reading Managing Today for more HiPo Employees Tomorrow. The post Managing Today for more HiPo Employees Tomorrow appeared first on Reviewsnap. Performance Development HiPo Employees Performance Management
That Time I Didn't Speak Up
NoExcusesHR
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Ah, if it were only one time. Maybe then I wouldn't feel bad.or, at least not as bad. But over the years I've had multiple examples of staying quiet. Sometimes Sometimes it was an executive far senior to me. couldn't challenge them, right? Sometimes it was my colleagues, and I guess I wanted to somehow fit in. Did my silence achieve that goal? Sometimes it was a family friend. Although they never stayed friends once I finally got in their face. Sometimes it was a classmate, and I'm sure I didn't want to be targeted since I was part of the "in crowd." Every Time Things are different now.
How to Use Content to Target Qualified Candidates on Your Career Site
Blogging 4 Jobs
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
You’ve probably heard the saying that content is king. When it comes to digital and the internet, content drives traffic, makes your website sticky and increases brand recognition, loyalty and sales. With the recruiting function looking more and more like marketing , it’s no wonder that what works for marketing pros could work for our industry too. Why Not Your Company Career Site?
Does an employee have to say the magical words “reasonable accommodation?”
OmegaHR Solutions
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
The ADA does not require “magic words” As a consultant to small business I get this question frequently. In fact I got it twice in the month of October. The truth is there is nothing magical about the words. The case. In this case, a nurse had taken leave to have spinal surgery. When she came back to work it was time to take the annual CPR exam. Her employer then fired her. What to do.
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.
Why Your Organization’s Purpose is Important to Your Culture
Culture University
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Purpose. It’s a trending topic for businesses today. quick Google search of the phrase “company + purpose” produces a whopping 1,030,000,000 hits. Harvard Business Review has published literally dozens of articles on the subject in the past 12 months alone. And leaders across the country – and the world – are paying attention; working […]. Guests Culture leaders Purpose
Do you know the dangers of physical inactivity on your workforce?
Reward Gateway
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
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Hiring Seasonal Workers? Here’s a Checklist to Guide the Process
FingerCheck
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Many businesses are staffing their teams in preparation for the busy holiday season. If you’re considering hiring extra help but don’t know where to start, these steps can help. . Figure out the basics. If you’re pressed for time, it’s tempting to start your holiday hiring as quickly as possible. Or temporary employees who have room to grow? Keep proper time records.
HR Is Not the Only Profession Redefining Itself
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Human resources has been the subject of many articles and conversations over the years. Specifically, the need for HR to evolve and become more analytical in their approaches. While I don’t always agree with the way the argument is being presented, I’m cool with the idea that HR needs to stay on top of their game. Marketers Must Now Be Both.” is having these types of conversations. Click To Tweet.
Workplace Deal Breakers: Where’s the employee breaking point?
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What are the “deal-breakers” that make your people leave? Learn why it's not all about compensation and why issues related to advancement and work-life balance are often far more important.
A Look Ahead at L&D 2016 / 2017: Invisible, Contextual & Systemic
Technology for Talent
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: L&D is in crisis. L&D must evolve or become irrelevant. We’ve heard this declaration so often during the past few years that it’s beginning to lose its shock value. Indeed, it seems this conviction has become common knowledge among L&D leaders: According to Deloitte’s Global Human Capital […]. Career Management Informal Learning Learning & Development Learning Culture Learning Programs Organization & Governance Performance Consulting
The Chicago Cubs and Winning Leadership Practices
i4cp
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Beyond the historic implications of this year’s World Series, the last two teams standing—the Chicago Cubs (established 1903) and the Cleveland Indians (established 1901) have a lot in common with other organizations that have been around since the dawn of the 20th century. The deeply entrenched culture of an organization that is over 100 years-old can be both a blessing and a curse for leaders. Maddon, in return has done the same with his players. As we’ve all seen with the Cubs, while talent is essential to success, so too is solid leadership. This game of baseball is only one-half skill.
A Look Ahead at Bersin by Deloitte Research
Technology for Talent
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Welcome to the new The Business of Talent blog! We hope you appreciate the new look-and-feel and the new aggregated setup. Our intention is to increase the frequency and depth of our ongoing dialogue with you, our public readership. Let us know what you think of the flip. In the meantime, I want to draw your […]. Human Resources Leadership Development Learning & Development Talent Acquisition Talent Management Tools & Technology
Negotiating a Happily Ever After
HRchitect
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Written by: Elizabeth Capece. How many times have you picked up a book, started reading it and the title seems to have nothing to do with the contents of the book, but by the end of the book it all makes sense? I’m sure this has happened to most of us. The old saying, “don’t judge a book by it’s cover,” still prevails. Perception can be both best friend and worst enemy at the same time.
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?
HR Tech World San Francisco
Laurie Ruettimann
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
There’s another new HR technology conference on the scene. It’s called HR Tech World San Francisco. The company that organizes this event has a foothold in Europe. Now they’re coming to the states with a pretty stellar line-up of speakers and a desire to clean up the American HR technology conference market. You ask — “Aren’t there 600 HR technology conferences?”
coworkers think I left a bad Glassdoor review, negative feedback in an open office, and more
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworkers think I left a bad Glassdoor review, but I didn’t. work at gossipy, small, family-owned, white collar business. We have about 40 employees, many of whom have been here for decades. have been with the company for about a year and a half in an entry-level position (this is my first job out of college). recently put in my two weeks’ notice as I got a job elsewhere with a higher title and salary. A few days after I put in my notice, a negative Glassdoor review appeared online for my current company. Just my paranoia.)
The Practitioners: Cheryl Kerrigan, VP of Talent at BlueCat Networks
TemboStatus
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Cheryl Kerrigan is VP of Talent at BlueCat Networks and recently shared a very tactical approach to establishing a data-driven baseline for employee engagement that also leveraged frequent pulse checks to monitor progress. Whether you're the only person in HR or part of a small team, the model is designed to help move from no budget to low-budgets. Here are some of the highlights from her remarks at the #TorontoHR meetup. Employee Engagement The Practitioners





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