Evil HR Lady

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Even though the recent attack in San Bernadino turned out to be terrorism rather than a general disgruntled employee attack, it still prompts us to ask the question, “Is my office prepared for an attack?” ” Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to panic. Your chances of being injured or killed by terrorism or workplace violence are very low. Very low. If you can, call 911.

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Dice

DECEMBER 11, 2015

As a tech pro, you work on a lot of very complex projects. That’s wonderful, but it also presents some potential difficulties when interviewing for a new job. How can you effectively explain what you do to a recruiter or HR staffer who might not understand the intricacies of building a cloud platform or launching a mobile app? Rehearsing a response is key, as is preparation. Project resources.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Employee engagement begins with the individual employee. Disengaged Employees Engagement HR Communications HR Insights HR Management Retention & Engagement Talent Management Featured

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 11, 2015

A reader writes: Our department was asked by our director to have an informal-type “interview” with two of the finalists in line to fill our manager position (the current manager is retiring).  We are a small department of eight people, and we are tasked with “being unemotional” and to have “facts” as to why we prefer one over the other. Yet, we were told to not assume that this will make a difference in who is hired. You can read my answer to this question over at Inc. interviewing

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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.

OmegaHR Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Will interviews be conducted by video on mobile devices? We have seen the “power” of video increase over the last few years. YouTube has over a billion viewers and YouTube on mobile alone reaches more 18-49 year olds than any cable network. Additionally, 80% of YouTube viewers are outside the US. Given those numbers will video technology become a powerful tool for HR? Recruiting. Downsides.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Half (50 percent) of the world’s population is now under 30 years old, and those born between 1980 and 2000 will soon make up the largest segment of the U.S. workforce, reshaping the workplace because they think and are motivated differently than previous generations. Culture Generational Issues HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Talent Management Workforce Featured

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Ultimate Software

DECEMBER 11, 2015

HR Espresso Fuels the Conversation. This past year, we launched our HR Espresso video series , partnering with Holger Mueller from Constellation Research. The series features expert insight on a variety of HCM topics—from predictive analytics and employee empowerment to workplace culture and consistent compliance—in a format that’s easy to digest.

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Entelo

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s easy to get tunnel visioned into believing what you’re using to find people is working. After all, you’ve been using these tools since you first joined the team. To be challenged is the nature of the hiring game: Companies’ road maps change, budgets are frozen, and people aren’t getting any easier to find. Adapting to the change means getting rid of what isn’t working. Integrations are gold.

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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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Workforce Software

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Considering SaaS technology? Access this Selection Resource Guide from Brandon Hall Group to learn what to look for in cloud-based HCM technology. Download this Selection Resource Guide from Brandon Hall Group for the latest research-based insight on what to look for in a SaaS-based workforce management solution. White Paper HCM SaaS Technology

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BizLibrary

DECEMBER 11, 2015

This would have been the message at your last business meeting if the speaker presented in nursery rhymes: Jack be nimble. Jack be quick. Jack jump over The candle stick. always had two questions about the Jack Be Nimble nursery rhyme: Why was Jack being asked to jump over the candle stick? And more important, why was it important that he be nimble and quick? Combat uncertainty with curiosity.

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Workforce Software

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Many human capital management (HCM) systems come with built-in time and attendance capabilities. Yet they don’t provide the functional depth you get with WorkForce Software’s EmpCenter suite. Find out what you could be missing—what it’s costing you—and why it pays to implement a new time and attendance solution ahead of any other system. White Paper HR Time & Attendance

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Paychex

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Estimates from the Department of Labor suggest that a growing percentage of the workforce is employed as remote workers. Here are several steps HR departments can take to prepare for the remote worker trend

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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.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 11, 2015

If you want to continue growing your startup and have a valuable business, it is important to know the next steps required to ensure the continued success of your startup. Randy H Nelson, author of The Second Decision , points out that one of the key things you need in your business is a solid right hand leader to help implement structure and processes within your startup. Leadership Qualities.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by  our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Workforce Institute at Kronos released the third book in its thought leadership trilogy aimed at developing and retaining a competitive and engaged workforce:  It’s All About Bob(bie) – Strategies for Winning With Your Employees. The reason?

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SAP Innovation

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Many  marketing experts have predicted that 2016 will be the year for videos. This is no surprise, given that leading content marketing brands like Red Bull, Netflix, GoPro, Cisco, Amazon, and many more are already using videos to build awareness and loyalty with their customers. Fact #3: 78% of people watch videos online every week. Fact #4:  55% of people watch videos every day.

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Dice

DECEMBER 11, 2015

A new Harvard Business School paper suggests that employees who get into constant conflicts with colleagues aren’t worth the trouble they cause, even when they’re high performers. “We found that avoiding a toxic worker (or converting him to an average worker) enhances performance to a much greater extent than replacing an average worker with a superstar worker,” it reads in part. Don’t Participate.

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Performance Reviews – Don’t Throw Out the Baby with the Bathwater

TalentCulture

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The demise of annual performance review s is a hot topic today—thankfully so. There is a groundswell throughout the HR community and ongoing discussion, even in the mainstream media, about companies throwing out annual performance reviews or performance reviews altogether. By now, the rationale has been spelled out often. Performance Management—Formal Reviews Out, Technology In. Keep the Good.

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Cielo HR Leader

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Cost-per-hire is a loaded topic. It seems many organizations want it to be as low as possible without examining the impact it has on the quality of talent. This oversight can actually increase costs over time. In a recent webinar, Andrew Manning explained how you can put cost-per-hire in context as part of an overall discussion on value, as well as how to examine its impact on Quality of Hire. Additional takeaways from the webinar include: The formula and components you should use to calculate cost-per-hire. Why low cost-per-hire rates can be more expensive in the long run.

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ADP

DECEMBER 11, 2015

“In fact, more than half of ADP’s national accounts use both its payroll services and other HR apps—something many people don’t realize.”. ADP News Human Capital Management adp news HCM Solutions

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Halogen Talent Managment

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Companies are increasingly choosing to move away from an annual performance review process and towards regular, ongoing conversations between managers and employees. But are managers actually equipped to provide effective coaching and feedback to their employees? Here’s how you can help make sure they are

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InforHCM

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Happiness in the workplace can seem elusive, perhaps because each person is different in their route to finding it, or failing to. Where do different individuals find happiness at work, and what techniques can we use to help them reach it? Performance Management Workforce Management arbejdsglæde Happiness workplace

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Ceridian

DECEMBER 11, 2015

By Lisa Sterling, Vice President Of Dayforce Talent Management, Ceridian It’s that time of year again. December is here which means most of us are feeling jolly – we’re getting ready for the holidays, we’re excited about a new year and we’re starting to define our resolutions for 2016. Many of which we know won’t […]. Human Capital Management Human resources performance management performance review talent leaders

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O.C. Tanner

DECEMBER 11, 2015

A lot can change in 10 years. In fact, more has changed in the past 10 years than you probably realize. Back in 2005, the (then) newest Star Wars movie, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, premiered at Cannes Film Festival. Now, we’re waiting for the latest installation of the franchise to hit theatres next week. Since 2005, a lot has changed in the workplace, too. Work-life Balance. Parental Leave.

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Jelf

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It is the season of goodwill and the time to love thy neighbour. As you gear up for the holiday period, make sure that you’re not blinded by the happiness and joy of giving presents to your loved ones. Take a look at our handy infographic for some top tips this December. The post Avoiding shopping cyber crimes this Christmas appeared first on.

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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.

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APQC

DECEMBER 11, 2015

The never-ending pursuit of cost reduction in financial management operations is all well and good — but do not overlook the negative impacts of slow process cycle times. This is where organizations tend to see the hard-to-quantify benefits of process streamlining and automation in stark relief. Finance and Accounting General Accounting and Reporting Performance Management Articles and White Papers 8.0 Manage Financial Resources 8.1.4 Evaluate and manage financial performance 8.3.4 Perform financial reporting Print

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How to Negotiate for What You Want at Work Without Offending Anyone

TalentCulture

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Maybe you’ve fantasized about quitting, but you’re not ready to give up your steady paycheck, 401k, or insurance? There is an alternative. Negotiate. ” Negotiation Doesn ’t Mean Someone Loses. An essential skill for creating the job you love is learning to go after what you want without costing your boss or your company what they want. No seats left, or so I thought.

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Five takeaways about the mobile enterprise

Replicon

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Five key takeaways about the mobile enterprise from our interview with partner AirWatch. Blog tags: Corporate

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