HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 24, 2017

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. Alexander Acosta volunteered that concern twice during his March 22 confirmation hearing, despite no questioning from lawmakers to that effect. Background.

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SnackNation

MARCH 24, 2017

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. Of course, you don’t want to prank your colleagues with the same, tired pranks. First, a few ground rules. Duct tape.

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Jeff Waldman

MARCH 24, 2017

In the world of HR and Recruiting, technology is a mandatory component of its value proposition. HR/Recruitment technology represents one of the fastest growing segments tech globally. Personally, I’m not surprised because the users of tech are people, and people make up organizations. While growth has been off-the-charts we need to remind ourselves why technology matters. my Key Take-Away.

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Laurie Ruettimann

MARCH 24, 2017

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. But I peer back through time and see that I’m almost always writing for myself, which is the worst kind of public writing. So let’s talk about rules. Five lines.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MARCH 24, 2017

Have you ever attempted to check references before hiring, and run into a brick wall with the former employer giving you only name, title, and date of employment? If so, that’s understandable because they fear lawsuits. On the other hand, the former employer may give a glowing reference. And only later you find out that the accolades don’t ring true.

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Talent Acquisition 28

SuccessFactors

MARCH 24, 2017

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. While he remains a professional committed to his career and his employer, he now requires more flexibility in his work schedule. John is not alone.

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The Employer Handbook

MARCH 24, 2017

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? Someone who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Allowing an alcoholic to attend AA to remain clean and sober? That works.

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HR Bartender

MARCH 24, 2017

(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.). We spend a lot of time talking about employee engagement and that’s not a bad thing. Ask them!

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HRE's The Leader Board

MARCH 24, 2017

Looks like another Obama-era rule is about to bite the dust any day now—this time involving the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. On Thursday, the Senate voted 50 to 48 (two Republican senators abstained) to eliminate an Obama-administration rule that required companies to retain their records of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths for five years after an incident occurs.

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The Predictive Index

MARCH 24, 2017

Discovering High Performers leadership high performing teams performance reviews leadership skills leadership training leadership development

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Training 19

Switch and Shift

MARCH 24, 2017

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. Leadership Leadership Presence Employee Motivation Leadership Skills leadership styles

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Evil HR Lady

MARCH 24, 2017

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. This will likely include handwashing, food preparation, how to use a cash register, and even how to respond to a cranky customer. Be Aware of Any Restrictions. Vitamix

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Decision-Wise

MARCH 24, 2017

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. But what does any of this mean for the workplace? Our answer: absolutely. Most organizations fail to understand this concept.

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Get Hppy

MARCH 24, 2017

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. And with an assortment of theories, you provide yourself with a greater chance for picking the best solution. Figure out how your team works.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 24, 2017

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. In our last installment , we covered the ADA and what happens when it intersects with FMLA leave. In EEOC v. Ford Motor Co.,

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Reward Gateway

MARCH 24, 2017

Internal Communications Technology and Innovation Employee and Workplace Culture

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 24, 2017

Some employers spend years trying to learn what makes their employees tick, but Employer Flexible zeroes in on that shortly after they are hired. The assessment, which she says is given during the first week or two of employment and takes 10 to 20 minutes to complete, reveals information about each new hire’s personality and behavior. There’s no good or bad or right or wrong style,” she says.

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TalentCulture

MARCH 24, 2017

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. But today’s technology brings us something far more reliable on which to base the future of your company and the management of its most valuable resource: Big data. Relate HR Data to Business Outcomes.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 24, 2017

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. Being so new to the position, Monica accepts them, not realizing that it’s considered a kickback. Vivi: Huh?

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 24, 2017

by Gal Rimon, Founder and CEO. Gamification is about driving motivation, with the hope of engrossing us and mesmerizing us just as games do. In business, gamification isn’t about games developed for businesses, but the prudently calculated use of prevailing game design methods (design, action, fun, and competition) and procedures (leaderboards, points, and badges) to achieve a business outcome.

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HR Zone

MARCH 24, 2017

Acquisition. Time to say goodbye to boring job descriptions

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MARCH 24, 2017

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

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Compensation Today

MARCH 24, 2017

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? What jobs have already been automated? What roles are benefiting most from these shifts? How did we identify changing jobs?

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BALANCEview HR

MARCH 24, 2017

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced it is piloting a new online inquiry and appointment processing system in five of its field offices. EEOC Acting Chair Victoria Lipnic stated, “. We encourage people to provide candid feedback as they use the system, so we can make sure it works well for the public and for the agency.”. Workplace Discrimination

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