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Office Pranks: The Ultimate Guide to Pranking Your Coworkers (Without Getting Fired)

SnackNation

The Ultimate Guide to Pranking Your Coworkers (Without Getting Fired). I think it’s safe to assume that we all work really hard. Besides the fact that doing anything worthwhile takes hard work and dedication, the trend has been longer and longer hours for American office workers.

‘Breathtakingly Radical’: DOL Nominee Questions Legality of Any Overtime Salary Threshold

HR Daily Advisor

Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Labor has questioned whether the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has the authority to set any salary threshold for overtime pay—not just the pending increase that effectively brings the threshold to $47,476.

It’s Not the Data, But What You Do With It That Matters

TLNT: The Business of HR

Picture this: It’s a Friday morning, and five senior executives walk into a conference room to meet with the CEO — Operations, Sales, Finance, Marketing and Human Resources. HR Trends Strategic HR Data Featured

How to Write a Great HR Blog Post

Laurie Ruettimann

I’m in love with my career as a writer, but most of my blogging isn’t very good. It’s a narcissistic dump of feelings to clear my mind and boost my ego. I want to believe that I write great HR blog posts.

Secrets to Boost Your Offer Acceptance Rates!

Losing a quality candidate at the job offer stage is one of the most costly pitfalls in recruiting. Download our guide to boosting your offer acceptance rates and learn the 5 secrets to closing top candidates every time.

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Does Your Organization Need A Manager Onboarding Program?

Halogen Talent Managment

There's an old saying that “employees don't leave companies, they leave managers.” And the data supports it. According to the latest State of the American Workplace report by Gallup , fifty percent of employees said that they've left at least one job in their career to get away from their manager.

No, not even the ADA requires accommodating an alcoholic’s DUI-related incarceration

The Employer Handbook

Alcoholism is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The EEOC notes here that the ADA may protect a “qualified” alcoholic who can meet the definition of “disability.” What is a “qualified” alcoholic?

How Executives Intentionally Create A Culture Of Collaboration

SuccessFactors

John is an average person of the workforce. A 4-year veteran, he has worked at the same company since he moved on from the military and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Now, with newborn twins at home, John’s priorities have changed.

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How to Make Your Employees Happy – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. They were named one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces for Women by the Great Place to Work Institute. Many congrats! Enjoy the post.).

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Employer Branding Ebook

With tips and real examples from companies that have mastered their employer brand, this Ebook is a must-have for talent execs. As a bonus, we’ve added a free audit at the end to help you score your employer branding activities. Download the Ebook now.

Leadership Styles: What Type of Leader Are You? [Infographic]

Switch and Shift

Everyone has their own way of dealing with others. Especially when it comes to motivating and inspiring our employees. However, research from Goleman, Boyatzis, and McKee suggests we all fall into one of six leadership styles. The more we know about these styles, the easier we can use them to our advantage. So, what kind of leader are you? Read More» The post Leadership Styles: What Type of Leader Are You? Infographic] appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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Farewell to OSHA Rule

HRE's The Leader Board

Looks like another Obama-era rule is about to bite the dust any day now—this time involving the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

How March Madness Drives Employee Engagement - DecisionWise

Decision-Wise

It’s that time of year when sport once again attempts to take over our lives. March Madness inspires a unique fan loyalty. College alumni and sports fanatics alike follow their teams relentlessly. People love to watch underdog teams inch toward a championship. Fans build brackets designed to pick the next NCAA champion. Every year, over 60 million March Madness brackets are created for various family, friend, and workplace pools with all sorts of prizes up for grabs.

What I learned from watching a bunch of losers

The Predictive Index

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The definitive guide to choosing the right applicant tracking system

Choosing an applicant tracking system should be exciting, not confusing. We've developed a quick guide to everything you should look for while going through your selection process, to free you from the stress often associated with choosing a new ATS.

Is Hiring Students Worth the Investment?

Evil HR Lady

Hiring students to work at your restaurant seems pretty normal. However, employing younger staff members comes with both benefits and drawbacks. Is it the right decision for your restaurant? Here are a few considerations to keep in mind. Think about Training Time. If you hire students to work at your restaurant, it will likely be their first or second job. You will have to train them on every little detail of the job.

The Time for Data-Driven HR Is Now

TalentCulture

For decades, HR has lived by the adage, “Go with your gut”—trusting our instincts when it came to hiring decisions, recruiting, selecting perks and benefits, and even completing employee assessments.

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How are Companies Achieving Success with Gamification?

HR Daily Advisor

by Gal Rimon, Founder and CEO. Gamification is about driving motivation, with the hope of engrossing us and mesmerizing us just as games do.

How To Create The Best Work Teams

Get Hppy

Each year, more companies are opting for team-based over individual-oriented organizational structures to handle various projects and tasks. Teams are a go-to structure mostly because through collaboration you tend to produce better and more unique solutions.

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Building your Learning Experience! What’s it all about?

Join Jesse Novak as he covers what building a Learning Experience is all about, how this should tie into your company culture and why building a foundation around fun, value and recognition is important to engagement. We’ll also discuss how this ties into Gamification and Badging programs to build a brand beyond your organization.

Robots Aren’t Just Destroying Jobs; They’re Changing Them

Compensation Today

From convenience stores without cashiers to delivery services without drivers, it’s hard to deny that the nature of work is changing rapidly. To stay ahead of the curve, we need to do our best to track the workforce as it changes. What jobs are most vulnerable to automation?

Coordinating FMLA with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Part 2

HR Daily Advisor

In this article series, we’ll focus on the intersection of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it affects many other laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers’ comp, and other state laws that apply to medical or disability leaves.

What good is a company value if it’s never even used?

Reward Gateway

Internal Communications Technology and Innovation Employee and Workplace Culture

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Personality Assessments During Onboarding Set Stage for Effective Workplace Interactions

HR Daily Advisor

Some employers spend years trying to learn what makes their employees tick, but Employer Flexible zeroes in on that shortly after they are hired.

Learning Insights Guide 2017: Progress with Purpose

Navigating the ever-changing world of eLearning can be a challenge, but many people are finding a way to manage it, as well as a clear path forward. With Learning Insights, you can develop an even clearer sense of purpose, taking your vision to reality.

Time to say goodbye to boring job descriptions?

HR Zone

Acquisition. Time to say goodbye to boring job descriptions

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work questions from Friends, Gilmore Girls, Jane Austen, and more

Ask a Manager

After I answered a question last year about how one of Twilight vampires could keep his true nature hidden at work, I received a bunch of other questions from literature and TV. Here are four of them. Fired for accepting a kickback (Friends). In a Season 2 episode of Friends, Monica is promoted to buyer for her restaurant. It’s the first time she’s held the position. She makes a deal with an account, and they personally give her five steaks and an eggplant as a thanks.

The Robots Are Coming. What Are You Doing About It?

TLNT: The Business of HR

I hope you didn’t miss yesterday’s post about the World Government Summit and its full day Global Dialogue for Happiness. Automation HR Insights HR Trends Strategic HR Talent Management Training, Learning & Development

What the Trump Administration Could Mean for HR and Payroll

Workday

New proposals by the Trump Administration, plus other changes to laws impacting the workforce, will likely have a significant impact on HR and payroll organizations in the coming months. Workday recently hosted a webinar with Bloomberg BNA to discuss what professionals in these areas should anticipate, and what role technology can play in helping them prepare. One of the biggest changes affecting payroll is Trump’s proposed cuts to personal income taxes.

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13 Signs of Inefficient Recruiting

Losing track of job applicants and resumes? Struggling to schedule interviews and follow-up with all your candidates? Tired of waiting on that interview feedback from the team? You’re not alone. In fact, these are just 3 of the 13 most common symptoms that plague every recruiter. Want to stop wasting time and money? Read our guide below and learn how you can avoid these pitfalls.