RecognizeThis!

AUGUST 26, 2015

by Lynette Silva. Image Credit: OstrichPillow.com. Recognize This!—Napping Napping during the workday makes employees more alert, innovative, and happy—making your company more profitable. Following on Derek’s post yesterday about renewing energy at work , I couldn’t resist sharing more on napping (and not just because my husband says napping is my favorite hobby).

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TLNT: The Business of HR

AUGUST 26, 2015

As president and founder of a staffing firm that’s celebrating 20 years in business, I’ve experienced first-hand the ups and downs of the recruitment market. consistent challenge all firms face — regardless of economic conditions — is finding enough qualified candidates to effectively fill our clients’ needs. Remember A-B-C: Always Be looking for qualified Candidates.

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Halogen Talent Managment

AUGUST 26, 2015

The earliest connection a new hire has with the organization is onboarding. For employees to perform at a high level, it only makes sense to include performance management in the onboarding process. This means talking about performance management before an employee ever applies. HR Bartender, Sharlyn Lauby, shares why performance management should start on day one

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TLNT: The Business of HR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Janice Kaplan’s new book The Gratitude Diaries examines the effects of gratitude in the workplace. She cites a London School of Economics paper that analyzed more than 50 studies that looked at what gets people motivated to work. They found that we give our best effort when: The work gets us interested and excited. We feel the work is providing meaning and purpose. Practice makes perfect.

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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.

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Reward Gateway

AUGUST 26, 2015

Building a brand and understanding good design can have a huge impact on company culture, engaging your staff, and developing the identity of your business. When defining your culture or putting together a communications piece it’s important to understand how good design and branding and can make your messages much more powerful, lasting and engaging. Can you explain your role at RG?

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Insperity

AUGUST 26, 2015

Skilled, well-mannered, conscientious employees have choices about where they work, and for whom. Your company, as an employer with skilled managers, competitive pay and benefits, has choices, too. In today’s competitive hiring environment, are you plumbing all the possible places to find top candidates? Have you considered former employees? The answer: It depends. So, how do you do that?

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Jelf

AUGUST 26, 2015

You may have heard in the news that Insurance Premium Tax has been increased by the government. This move was announced during the Chancellors The post Insurance tax hike will generate £1.75bn for the Treasury appeared first on. Insurance budget

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Most Expensive Cities For Expatriates

Something Different

AUGUST 26, 2015

<www.businessinsider.com> Check out the below video from Mercer , which highlights the most expensive expatriate cities in the world. The survey includes 200+ cities across five continents, comparing costs of various items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. Best, Rory.

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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.

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SAP Innovation

AUGUST 26, 2015

For most Americans, Labor Day is a holiday full of barbecues, family gatherings, beach outings, and relaxation. Furthest from anyone’s mind is work. However, back on September 5, 1882, the dignity of workers everywhere was top of mind for 10,000 people parading arm-in-arm at Wendel’s Elm Park in upper Manhattan. Automation opens doors to better, purposeful work. According to the U.S.

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A Day in the Life of Payroll Professional

Ramco

AUGUST 26, 2015

The post A Day in the Life of Payroll Professional appeared first on Ramco Blog. Ramco HCM Suite Management payroll payroll process payroll security payroll software time sheets

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Jelf

AUGUST 26, 2015

Less HGV collisions, a reduced number of fatalities and possibly an end to HGV tailgating – just a few things that the new EU vehicle The post Stop the Crash, Future Proof your HGV fleet appeared first on. Insurance haulage risk management

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SAP Innovation

AUGUST 26, 2015

Based on my experience implementing employee engagement programs with our global customers, having a modern social business infrastructure in place allows for the highest ROI of your investment in employee social media training. Stephanie Malatesta, customer success lead , PostBeyond. The business world is changing. The Millennial mindset has taken over. Your workforce is aging. Source: CEB ).

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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.

SumTotal

AUGUST 26, 2015

New Gartner Research Examines How the Way People Work is Impacting Digital Business. Research has shown a strong correlation between high employee engagement and performance in terms of average revenue growth, net profit margin, customer satisfaction and earnings per share. . The digital workplace is an integral part of digital business—business model transformation, technology use and the Internet of Things. What does this mean for your organization? Employee engagement is a critical component of the success of digital business and needs to be central to any digital workplace initiative.

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SAP Innovation

AUGUST 26, 2015

We all look for efficiency in our daily life. Wasting time is by definition seen as a negative thing, and packing more things into our already overloaded work schedules seems to be an everyday occurrence. How then do we manage the seemingly impossible task of getting even more done in less time, especially if we are to maintain our sanity and be happy at the same time? Talk about a time saver.

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How Big Data Will Develop

TalentCulture

AUGUST 26, 2015

There is still much to look forward to in the way of technology in 2015. It’s explosive. It’s all encompassing. It’s big data. Nearly every aspect of our lives are already touched by data in some way. The annoying emails in your inbox? Flyers for companies you’ve never been to in the mail? Job opportunities at organizations you’ve never heard of? These are all results of big data integration.

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RiseSmart

AUGUST 26, 2015

5 Best Practices for Performance Management The RiseSmart Team Wednesday, August 26, 2015. company is only as successful as its employees, so how do you make sure you’re getting the best out of your team? Recruiting the best talent is really only half the battle – making sure you help them access their full potential is an entirely different proposition. Make feedback continuous.

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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?

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Jelf

AUGUST 26, 2015

The insurer UNUM has just published a new report on The Future of Employee Benefits,  which makes an interesting read for anyone The post The Future of Employee Benefits? appeared first on. Employee Benefits

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Ohio Employer's Law

AUGUST 26, 2015

Today, I’m going to talk about burdens of proof, a topic that might seem dry, but is vitally important to employers. Last month I provided some insight into the 22 different federal statutes that protect whistleblowing employees from retaliation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration administers the enforcement of each of these statutes’ anti-retaliation provisions. It’s now a whole lot easier for OSHA to enforce these laws against companies alleged of retaliation. This “clarification” is actually a loosening of OSHA’s investigatory standard. What does “reasonable cause” mean?

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TalentCircles

AUGUST 26, 2015

By Jessica Miller-Merrell The end of summer is upon us, and with the changing seasons comes the time of year when recruiters pack up their branded pens, water bottles and post it notes and head to campus career fairs. It is officially college and campus recruiting season. It’s exciting, tiring and a perfect opportunity to incorporate new tactics into your strategy. This one is a no brainer.

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why was my probationary period extended at my new job?

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 26, 2015

A reader writes: I’m a recent college graduate in my first professional job (at a nonprofit and it involves both customer service and web design). This job has a probationary period lasting six months. However, at my six-month review, my manager said that she was extending my probationary period an extra six months, without much explanation. I was rated as “meets expectations” in all but one area in my evaluation: I was rated as “needs improvement” in communication. However, the “communication problems” my manager described seem rather petty.

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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.

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Why Company Culture Is Crucial for SMEs

TalentCulture

AUGUST 26, 2015

Having a shared sense of culture among employees is important for businesses, especially for fledgling businesses for whom it is crucial. SMEs need all the help they can get to hold their own against larger players, and because creating a company culture among a smaller numbers of employees is easier, it’s something to take advantage of from day one. It makes It All more Efficient. Image: Bigstock.

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CareerCo Today

AUGUST 26, 2015

Take some time right after Labor Day for a back to HR school refresher course. The post Back to (HR) School: A Refresher Course appeared first on CareerCo Today. Recruitment & Staffing

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SAP Innovation

AUGUST 26, 2015

Here’s something I hear all the time and I’m sure you do as well: “ The future of business is cloud technology. ” A decade ago, the pundits and prognosticators who uttered these words may have had been considered visionaries, but today, cloud is not only the future, it’s very much the present. That said, there are very real risks to having sensitive data stored in the cloud.

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CareerCo Today

AUGUST 26, 2015

If any of Amazon's workplace horror stories ring true for your company, it’s time for some changes. The post What Employers Can Learn From Amazon’s Unhappy Workforce appeared first on CareerCo Today. Employee Retention

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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.

SAP Innovation

AUGUST 26, 2015

CFOs in the banking industry often struggle with the decision of how much money to allocate to cyber security, and their choice often leaves key assets vulnerable. Ernst & Young (EY) recommends some key questions that will help companies identify the most important assets to protect: Which assets, if lost, would impact the day-to-day operations of the business?

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Spark Hire

AUGUST 26, 2015

Passive candidates are a unique breed. They’re not banging down your door looking for a job, but when approached correctly, they can contribute to your workplace in a productive and vibrant way. However, for employers who are used to being approached by candidates who are hungry for a job, the notion of a passive candidate is a confusing one. Make sure your presence goes wide. Go in softly.

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HR Daily Advisor

AUGUST 26, 2015

In the right circumstances, team interviews can give you a great advantage when it comes to saving time, money, and hiring the right candidate. Today’s Advisor will explore the ups and downs of this practice. Are Team Interviews for You? Not every company, nor every position, necessarily benefits from a team interview. Learn More. Save time. Avoid common hiring troubles. Onboarding practices?

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