Engage2Excel

MAY 1, 2015

We think it is important to make employees feel valued; it’s our business to help other organizations do just that. Each day we are witness to moments of great employee achievements – big and small - and see how recognition of those moments has a powerful impact. Recognition best practices Employee Engagement Employee Motivation recognition benefits

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 1, 2015

Editor’s Note:   Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Would you want to go back? “ I was just asked for references, so it looks good — right? read the text message. This young lady was in the throes of interviewing, and yes, I told her this is a good sign. However what happened next caused both of us to do some thinking. more…).

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Dice

MAY 1, 2015

It’s good times for tech pros, according to the latest burst of unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,  as analyzed by Dice (PDF). Not only did the unemployment rate for the tech industry hit 2.3 percent in the first quarter of the year—the lowest rate recorded in nearly seven years—but unemployment rates also declined for the following specialties: Web developers.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 1, 2015

Want to tap into this year’s top trend and recruit passive candidates for your business? survey has revealed that LinkedIn is one of the best sources for passive candidates. While only 25 percent of global respondents are actively looking for a new job, a massive 45 percent are open to discussing opportunities with a recruiter. more…).

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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.

BALANCEview HR

MAY 1, 2015

Even as little as a year ago, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) desk audits consisted of only requesting information about where contractors post their jobs, specific targeted recruitment efforts, and perhaps even supplying a list of sources. Nowadays, OFCCP is taking a much deeper dive into tracking and requesting Good Faith Efforts (GFE) made by contractors.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 1, 2015

Like many of you, I spend a good bit of my time thinking about and/or interacting with organizational leaders and wondering what the hell makes them tick. Or, to put it another way: Why do smart leaders make really dumb decisions ? Because when it comes right down to it, leaders are only as effective as the decisions they make. Let’s call him Frank.) more…).

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Changeboard

MAY 1, 2015

Tania Coke, Senior Mediation Consultant, Consensio tells Changeboard the benefits of mediation in the workplace, and getting into that all important ‘mediation mindset’. The importance of mediation. The business case for workplace mediation is getting increasingly difficult to deny. But the fact remains that for the parties, the prospect of mediation can be immensely daunting. Keep an open mind.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 1, 2015

Every manager has been told that it’s important to acknowledge, recognize , and reward their top performing employees. Unfortunately, most haven’t been coached on how to do this effectively. And if one of the goals is to get the performer to continue performing at a high level, the why has to be linked to the what. You’ve done a good job around here, Jevon. more…).

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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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Peoplefluent

MAY 1, 2015

Friday, May 1, 2015 :00am. Growth of the Contingent Workforce Continues By Cindy Lynes. Staffing Industry Analysts’ April update of the U.S. Staffing Industry Forecast, presented a bright future for the contingent workforce. Read More » read more

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Compensation Cafe

MAY 1, 2015

An interesting new wrinkle is making its appearance in the broader pay transparency/pay equity movement: the elimination of salary negotiation in the hiring process.  Social networking and news sharing company Reddit Inc. made news recently when interim CEO Ellen Pao announced that it will no longer negotiate salaries in its recruiting process. . We come up with an offer that we think is fair.

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What You Need To Impact Training the Right Way

TalentCulture

MAY 1, 2015

Opportunities for growth can really make or break employee retention ratings. It’s the reason why 76 percent of employees choose to stay with an organization. So, organizations throw overwhelming amounts of money at formal training programs — $164 billion in 2012, according to ATD. Unfortunately, research suggests they’re seeing very little ROI. What do you think?

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Paychex

MAY 1, 2015

It is becoming increasingly common for HR decision makers to choose a cloud-based human resource management system for their enterprise. If you are evaluating potential HR platforms for your company, here are five reasons why you should consider one that’s Web-based over one that’s hosted in house

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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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5 Tested Phases to Create an Awesome Team

TalentCulture

MAY 1, 2015

I often ask leaders which of the two delivers better results: great talent or a great team? Most of the time, they respond that a great team has a bigger impact on the results of an organization than individual star performers. However, if you look at most company’s people processes they primarily focus on talent – on how to attract, develop, engage, and retain. Soul: Break the Ice.

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Dice

MAY 1, 2015

It’s good times for tech pros, according to the latest burst of unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,  as analyzed by Dice (PDF). Not only did the unemployment rate for the tech industry hit 2.3 percent in the first quarter of the year—the lowest rate recorded in nearly seven years—but unemployment rates also declined for the following specialties: Web developers.

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A Few Thoughts on Internal Equity

Something Different

MAY 1, 2015

<www.dea2020.com> …So today I read a solid piece ( here ) from Compensation Café Founder and Editor  Ann Bares. Citing research from the Harvard Business Review , Bares demonstrates that at least some of the much talked about male/female pay gap is attributable to men’s greater tendency to negotiate for higher wages when starting new roles. Until Monday, Rory.

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Paychex

MAY 1, 2015

Don't let the fear of heavy administrative burdens deter you from offering a benefit that can give your company a competitive edge in hiring. Here are eight reasons why you should consider integrating payroll and 401(k) plan management

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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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HR Times

MAY 1, 2015

Posted by Don Miller on May 1, 2015. With businesses around the world citing culture and engagement as one of their top challenges (see Culture and engagement: The naked organization ), office design is being considered as a multifaceted organization design solution. But is the trend right for your organization? Open office design is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Follow us @DeloitteTalent.

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Paychex

MAY 1, 2015

Although developing, exercising and maintaining contingency plans for a small business takes time, detailing effective recovery strategies to respond to a loss of power, facilities, personnel, or access to technology may become keys to survival when disaster strikes. Business Continuity (BC) and IT Disaster Recovery (DR) planning have become essential to all businesses — no matter what the size.

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Ohio Employer's Law

MAY 1, 2015

Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Obergefell v. Hodges , one the Court’s most anticipated cases in years, which will (hopefully) decided the fate of same-sex marriage rights. The web’s best coverage of the oral argument and its implications comes from SCOTUSblog: “Super-cuts” from same-sex marriage arguments No clear answers on same-sex marriage: In Plain English Argument analysis: Justice Kennedy, hesitant but leaning Evening round-up: Today’s argument in Obergefell v. Hodges Stay tuned. what I'm reading

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Paychex

MAY 1, 2015

Compliance with employment laws and regulations is often a major area of focus for companies. The right HR partner can help you put systems in place to mitigate your risk. Here’s a closer look at what business leaders need to know

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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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Entelo

MAY 1, 2015

The ability to access people is becoming as important as keeping them. With everchanging candidate demands, the fraying relationship between employees and employers makes it even more challenging to build a sustainable work model. What's to come for the future of work? Entelo joined the stage with Deloitte, GLG, BrightRoll, and Bloomberg at the Milken Institute's Global Conference to find out.

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SuccessFactors

MAY 1, 2015

By Mike Ettling, President of HR LoB at SAP.  Originally posted on SAP Community Network) Japan is one of the first countries to address the planning implications of an aging workforce, and it’s not a surprise why. With the highest proportion of older adults in the world, by 2030 one in every three people in Japan […]. Thought Leadership Aging workforce Japan Mike Ettling multiple generations in the workplace sap Talent Management Workforce2020

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Keeping Superhero Employees from Turning Toxic

BambooHR

MAY 1, 2015

To honor of the premiere of The Avengers this weekend, let’s talk superheroes (and supervillains). Specifically, what happens when a member of your own superhero team turns toxic? My recent post laid out ways to assemble a team that drives collaboration, innovation and performance. But But sometimes things get moving so well that you forget to do some […].

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SAP Innovation

MAY 1, 2015

We’re already closing in on the halfway mark of 2015, but it’s hard to come up with an exact formula for a perfect online marketing strategy because trends are always in flux. Now that “martech” is no longer a niche but a very common and viable part of an IT/marketing department, it moves at lightning speed. What should you plan for in the second half of 2015?

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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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Robin Schooling

MAY 1, 2015

When contemplating a course of action or implementing a new procedure/policy HR practitioners stand at a metaphorical crossroads. In general the process begins with the question “can we do X?” which is a perfectly acceptable, and appropriate, place to start.  After all, as much as we may take umbrage at the relentless HR stereotype that we’re rule-enforcing bureaucrats who take great delight in policing every action there’s no denying that ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risk is an important part of what we do. Drastically alternating work schedules/work hours. Immediately. Ah yes.

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SAP Innovation

MAY 1, 2015

In my last blog , I discussed how ubiquitous  media references to the Internet of Things (IoT) have become—and how frustrating I find most of them. The truth is, the IoT isn’t a new idea, as many articles seem to imply. IoT in the aerospace and defense industry. One area in which I’ve seen new, innovative business cases is the aerospace and defense industry (A&D). See more at: [link].

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 1, 2015

I’ve been accused of too often writing about sports in this blog. guess that’s because sports have been such a big part of my life as a participant, coach, and spectator—but also because I subscribe to the idea that sports imitate life. In sports, as in life, there is success and there is failure. And in sports, it’s often easy to see what leads to one or the other. Studying the actions that lead to either success or failure makes learning happen. Quite the record of success and worthy of some study. Whatever his approach was to basketball, it worked for him both as a player and as a coach.

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