Fri.Jul 24, 2015
Make Time Theft and Overtime a Top Priority
nettime solutions
JULY 24, 2015
Due to recent government audits, time theft has become a hot topic. Government officials caught 60 federal workers cheating on their time sheets. According to the reports, some of the federal employees were out fishing, golfing, gambling or traveling during their claimed working hours. That's just the tip of the iceberg. This in turn helps simplify your payroll data and reduce errors or inquiries.
Beware of the #1 killer of inclusion
Linkage
JULY 24, 2015
As we work to help our clients understand unconscious bias and ensure that the actions that leaders take are in support of—not preventing—an inclusive culture, we help them take positive steps to produce better bottom-line results. In our work, we’ve also seen self-righteous indignation , or said another way, grandiosity, squelch inclusion. Grandiosity And needless to say, that’s bad for business.
3 Keys to Motivating Multi-Generational Teams in the Workplace
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 24, 2015
Today’s managers’ face a unique challenge — motivating a multi-generational workforce. For the first time in history, there are four generations making up our nation’s workforce. With Traditionalists , Baby Boomers , Generation X , and Millennial (Generation Y) employees on the same team, a one-size-fits-all method to management and motivation simply isn’t effective. Similarities exist.
5 Basic Tips for Phone Interviews
Dice
JULY 24, 2015
Not all job interviews take place in person; especially during the early stages of the hiring process, a tech pro will likely have to speak to recruiters, HR staff, hiring managers, and even potential colleagues on the phone. With that in mind, here are some quick, top-level tips for preparing yourself: Schedule Carefully. Limit Distractions. Take Notes Beforehand. Follow Through.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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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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FinTech Startups Hungry for Tech Pros
Dice
JULY 24, 2015
Financial technology (a.k.a. fintech) startups want to shake up one of the last areas of the modern economy that still operates with outdated standards and systems. Whether e-payment solutions, point-of-sale software, or personal finance apps, lots of products from many innovative technologies have emerged over the past few years. Software. Check out the latest fintech jobs. Data & Design.
Why Incentives Are Not Enough to Inspire (and Retain) Your Talent
ej4 HR
JULY 24, 2015
What do inner-city public schools tell us about best practices for corporations to inspire and retain their talent? And what do they say about the role that business skills training can play? As it turns out: a whole lot. Before we explain that connection, consider this: a recent study by Right Management found that a [.]. The post Why Incentives Are Not Enough to Inspire (and Retain) Your Talent appeared first on. eLearning Training & Development Employee incentives how to retain employees Inspiring your staff ways to retain top talent
5 Better Things to Do Than Have Status Meetings
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 24, 2015
What’s a good staff meeting? This is such an important topic that any effective manager needs to really get it right. Here are some questions I get: What should I be doing with my staff as a team? How should I organize my staff meetings ? What are the right topics to discuss ? What is the right agenda for a staff meeting ? Stop having status meetings. things to do instead of status meetings.
How to Hit a Home Run With Your Diversity Hiring Efforts
BALANCEview HR
JULY 24, 2015
Every company should make hiring for diversity a top priority. One thing every organization should have is a diverse workforce made up of professionals from all backgrounds. The more a company can hire employees who possess a wide variety of knowledge, perspectives, and traits, the better off that organization will be.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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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.
Exit Interviews: The 2nd Most Worthless Activity HR Has To Handle
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 24, 2015
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Let’s be clear, the most useless HR activity is Performance Management. Hands down. But since I have been an enthusiastic beater of that horse already, a close second has to be the Exit Interview. News flash: Employees hate exit interviews. Those are all valid objectives. Suspicious.
NO SOUP FOR YOU: LinkedIn Removes Immediate Ability To Export Your Contacts.
The HR Capitalist
JULY 24, 2015
Ah yes - LinkedIn. You love it, but does it love you? Like a jealous boy/girlfriend, yes - as long as you are loyal, including not doing things that look like you're getting ready to cheat. Well, LinkedIn just removed your ability to automatically export your contacts - you know, the ones you originally uploaded, then started simply using LinkedIn as your rolodex for future connections. GOTCHA!
Here's Why Your Talent Funnel is All Filler, No Killer
Entelo
JULY 24, 2015
The talent gap is a scary place on the map hiring pros use to hunt down candidates. If that’s not enough of a cringeworthy metaphor, this iCIMS stat should shake you up: 80% of recruiters think they have a high understanding of the jobs they’re recruiting for. Here’s how 61% of hiring managers responded: “Nope!”. Managers spend most of their time reviewing resumes. Know which skills are imperative.
For Marketers, Every Tech Trend Hinges On Big Data And Analytics
SAP Innovation
JULY 24, 2015
We never seem to tire of tech talk. We love debating and discussing the cloud, the Internet of Things, wearables, mobility, and every other new technology that hits the market. And why not? These gadgets and trends are changing the way we connect, communicate, market products, and engage with our employees and customers. Internet of Things (IoT) and wearables. It’s a win-win. Social media.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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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.
Why effective SOW management is vital in financial services
Allegis Global Solutions
JULY 24, 2015
In a tightly regulated industry such as financial services, SOW management is more important than ever
10 Of The Most Admirable Leadership Qualities In Today’s Entrepreneurs
SAP Innovation
JULY 24, 2015
YEC (Young Entrepreneur Council) surveyed some folks about the most admirable leadership qualities. Here are the responses. What leadership quality do you appreciate most? 1. Self-Motivation. It’s important to me to empower my team to make their own decisions whenever possible. frequently teach them to research to the best of their ability before they ask me for answers. Empowerment. Credibility.
What the Summer 2015 Budget really means for you and your employees
Jelf
JULY 24, 2015
The introduction of ground breaking Pension Freedoms in April 2015 has created some uncertainty for employees and employers alike, The post What the Summer 2015 Budget really means for you and your employees appeared first on. Education Employee Benefits Legislation Pensions budget Financial Education pensions freedom
What Would Your Relevant Resume Look Like?
Halogen Talent Managment
JULY 24, 2015
You’ve worked hard to learn the talking points that turn the dreaded greatest weakness interview question into a creative strength. And yet, Relevant Resumes are popping up as a new way to stand out to potential employers. Yes, it’s a refreshing approach but you need to weigh the cons of airing your ‘dirty laundry’ to potential employers before using this approach
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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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?
The Thin Line Between Leadership and Manipulation
Something Different
JULY 24, 2015
<parksandrecbusiness.com> …So this evening I was reading a Sci-Fi/Political Thriller called Here Comes Earth by William Lee Gordon. Without spoiling too much of the (highly recommended) read here, I wanted to share an question asked by one of the main characters during one of the book’s many expositions. …Or maybe I have this wrong? Happy Friday, Rory.
Build the Bottom Line by Measuring and Improving Employee Engagement
FlashPoint
JULY 24, 2015
Employee engagement is the key to bottom-line performance. When employees are engaged, they’re willing to go the “extra mile” in their jobs. They learn continually, accept promotions, refer qualified job seekers to the organization, and commit to staying and growing with the organization, at least for a couple of years. Engaged employees have a significant impact on the company’s performance.
Analytics Kicks In Some Major Changes In Second Half Of 2015
SAP Innovation
JULY 24, 2015
From an analytics perspective, 2015 has already been an interesting year. Self-service BI , for example, has reached maturity, and the simplification of BI tools finally has the momentum the market is so eager for. But we haven’t finished yet and the second half of the year promises some major trends being kicked into our analytics space. And will these trends affect each other – yes, they will!
Define Your Balance – Friday Distraction
HR Bartender
JULY 24, 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. Kronos is telling the story of today’s workforce – one person at a time – in their 1 in 100 million series. The latest features gator wrangler Royce McMullen. You can check it out here. It’s the perfect way to start the day. also enjoy Pilates.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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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.
Porting ‘Half-Life’ and ‘Doom’ Onto Android Wear
Dice
JULY 24, 2015
Fifteen years ago, you needed a PC to play games like Doom or Half-Life. But thanks to the march of progress—and some ingenious tinkering on the part of a couple of independent developers—you can play big, complex games on a tiny, simple smartwatch. Developer Dave Bennett has a couple of links (and a YouTube video ) demonstrating step-by-step how he ported the sci-fi game Half-Life onto an LG G.
5 Millennial Background Screening Challenges
SAP Innovation
JULY 24, 2015
By the end of 2015, Millennials are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace for the first time. They’re hot commodities, but hiring them creates background screening challenges. In particular, when screening Millennials, employers need to take into account not only what’s effective, but also what’s legal. Below are five of the chief challenges. 1. Social media searches. Credit.
Your Recruiting Efforts Advertise What It’s Like to Work for You – Make Sure That’s a Good Thing
SuccessFactors
JULY 24, 2015
By Mike Ettling, President of the HR Line of Business at SAP. Originally posted on SAP Community Network) Dramatic shifts in our personal relationships with technology have made us less tolerant of anything that is not intuitive, engaging, visually appealing, and available anytime and anywhere. When you combine that irrefutable reality with the rising influence […]. Thought Leadership Mike Ettling Recruiting sap SuccessFactors talent acquisition
Workplace Investigations: The Need for Outside Expertise
HRWatchdog
JULY 24, 2015
Workplace investigations may be conducted by your internal HR department, in-house counsel or other internal staff. Sometimes, however, you may need to turn to an external investigator; for instance, if the allegations involve your HR department. Remember, in California, any outside investigator must be a licensed attorney or a licensed private investigator (Business and Professions Code section 7520-7539). Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. HRCalifornia members can read more about harassment investigations in the HR Library. Not a member?
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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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.
Finding Top Talent Without College Degrees
TalentCulture
JULY 24, 2015
The next time you post a job opening , you might want to think twice before automatically including a requirement for a college degree. You may think that this is a suggestion that you lower your standards. Actually, it’s an invitation to raise them. Requiring a degree may save you sifting through unqualified riffraff, but it also excludes folks on the opposite end. Image: bigstock.
Honesty
ChristopherinHR
JULY 24, 2015
You are here. Lately I’ve been writing a lot about communication, clarity, feedback and so on. Topics we all give lip service to but when the rubber meets the road we often clam up, cool down and chill out. What … Continue reading → Leadership development honesty leadership office talent truth work
Brevity Is the Soul of Wit
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 24, 2015
President Woodrow Wilson was once asked how long it took him to prepare his speeches, and his answer was quite telling. That depends on the length of the speech,” said Wilson. “If it is a 10-minute speech, it takes me all of two weeks to prepare it; if it is a half-hour speech, it takes me a week; if I can talk as long as I want to, it requires no preparation at all. I am ready now.”. Wilson understood what so many don’t. To be exacting and concise with your words takes thought and preparation. And there’s a lot to be said for brevity! HR budget cuts? Let us help. Epictetus.





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