RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 5, 2014

by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Our work is no longer about what we do or what we make, it’s about who we serve and how we behave. This week was a week of meetings. Usually that’s a groan-inducing phrase for many employees across the world, but these meetings were with the strategy and consulting team. enjoy them immensely, primarily because of the people in the meeting. Selflessness).

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

It’s human behavior to want to move away from things that are not working or are starting to feel tough, or just too hard, because sometimes walking away seems like the easiest choice. It’s true in life in general, and particularly true in the job market. Positive shifts in the economy in most countries have naturally led to more role choices for talented people. more…).

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Changeboard

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Get to know your peers in the global HR community through our career profile series. Today, we talk to Derek Bruce, head of international development at AMRO Bank NV. He shares his career journey, moving to the Netherlands (and learning Dutch!) and why understanding different cultures is really important for his role. basic details. Name: Derek Bruce. Job: Head of international development.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As little as a decade ago company culture wasn’t even an aspect of candidate attraction. Heck, it was hardly a term anybody was familiar with. Today, company culture can be the make it or break it of your talent attraction initiatives. We now have cultural interviews, culture-centric job descriptions, cultural assessment tools, and your first line of defense, the culture career page. more…).

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Cielo HR Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As recruiters, talent acquisition professionals and leaders in HR, the importance of employee engagement, culture, job satisfaction and retention is often discussed. But with 2015 a mere blink away – if the past 365 days are any indication – morale in the years ahead cannot be an added bonus. It’s a necessity for all businesses with any hope of long-term success. down 2% from previous year).

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The Society for Human Resource Management , which touts itself as “the world’s largest association representing HR,” has announced two new members of its 2015 Board of Directors. The two newly elected to the Board in this Fall’s election are: Patrick M. Wright , Ph.D., the Thomas C. Zech , senior vice president of global human resources at Arrow Electronics Inc., more…).

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 5, 2014

"Mad Men" character Don Draper is a master of compartmentalization, keeping his work, family, and personal identities strictly separate. Imagine the ‘50’s-era character in the 2014 workplace — where the dissolution of boundaries affects everything from office walls to glass ceilings. The old dog would have to learn some new tricks. " Photo: AMC TV.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Editor’s Note:   Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday. Don’t kid yourself – you hate  analytics. It wouldn’t be politically correct to say that you hate analytics, so you won’t. That’s why I’m here. You hate  analytics  because using them in your organization increases accountability. more…).

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 5, 2014

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). first heard the term “boomerang” employee about a decade ago.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Economists were expecting November’s job growth to be about average, right around 220,000. Instead, the U.S. Department of Labor said employers added 321,000 jobs last month, the most in almost three years. To add to the robust report, the government adjusted upward its initial numbers for September and October by 44,000 jobs. Together with November, the U.S. percent. more…).

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Ceridian

DECEMBER 5, 2014

To a certain extent, the game has always been the same in recruitment services. You go off in search of top talent, you hire the best people you can, you bring them on board and you help them become productive employees over the long haul. The basic framework of the process has never changed. But […]. Recruitment & Talent Management mobile recruiting recruiting recruiting services recruitment social recruiting trends

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 5, 2014

When you’re a small business owner, managing finances properly should always be a top priority. You need to invest enough into your company to make it successful, without spending so much that you’re completely maxing out your budget. Looking to really grow your small business in 2015? Consider using these resources: A co-working space. Why not look into a co-working space? virtual assistant.

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Great Place to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Smaller firms can have a hard time standing out in the battle for talent. But they have a secret weapon: their workplace culture. Blogs

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ADP @ Work

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Our highly subjective selection of the most interesting recent writings on Human Capital Management. Human Capital Management Water Cooler HCM Human Resources Administration Human Resources Management

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Symbolist

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The internet’s capacity for make me laugh is unlimited. And the intellectual capacity of the humans that interact with the internet is just as infinite. variation of the image below passed through my Facebook feed the other day and I chuckled. But we all need to be connected to something bigger than ourselves. We all need to think our effort and our job is pretty indispensable. Make it important.

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HR Examiner

DECEMBER 5, 2014

HRExaminer Weekly Edition v5.40 December 5, 2014. We have our Eye on OrgVue in our feature article this week as John Sumser explores OrgVue’s state-of-the-art data manipulation and graphic visualization tools. Heather Bussing explains that with Diversity: Tolerance Isn’t Enough and how we’re living in the era of The Culture Paradox. Enjoy! This Week''s Articles.

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OmegaHR Solutions

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The future Chief of Work will operate like the conductor of an orchestr. The next great HR position is going to require someone who has a multi-functional background and may in fact not be filled by someone from HR. Chief of Work. We already have a CEO, COO, CFO, CMO, and more recently CTO and the CHRO. As a result Martin suggest that what companies will need is a Chief of Work.

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ADP @ Work

DECEMBER 5, 2014

According to the ADP National Employment Report®, the U.S. added 2,062,000 private-sector jobs this year, averaging 206,000 jobs per month since January. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveal a similar figure, showing an average of 215,000 jobs added per month this year. That’s good news for job seekers. Human Capital Management Human Resources ADP Research Institute adpri Big Data

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BambooHR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

With the holidays around the corner, our minds usually drift to gift-giving. We start thinking about how we can show we care about those around us. Not only in our personal lives, but also with customers, partners and other companies who have made a positive impact on us throughout the year. Of course, workplace niceties […]. The post Show You Care with these B2B Holiday Gift Ideas appeared first on BambooHR Blog. General HR B2B company gifts customer appreciation gift ideas HR human resources partners partnerships sharing

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Working Smarter Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2014

No, really. I’m off today enjoying a vacation day to stimulate the local economy of Falmouth, Massachusetts with (Play)Joyce, so yeah, I’ll be in many a store, and I’ll make sure she records it if I break into song. Last Last night we got into the spirit of holiday giving at the Annual Holiday Auction for the Boys […

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Halogen Talent Managment

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Hellaby Holdings is a publically listed investment company in New Zealand whose core purpose is to generate long-term shareholder value by building better businesses. By using Halogen Software to create value through its people

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized a new rule on December 3 prohibiting discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity in the federal contracting workforce. The rule implements Executive Order 13672 , which was signed by President Obama on July 21, 2014, and directed the DOL to update the rules implementing EO 11246 – Equal Employment Opportunity to add gender identity and sexual orientation to the classes it protects. The DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will enforce the new federal requirements. More information is available from the DOL.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 5, 2014

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please don’t repost it here, as it may be in the to-be-answered queue :). open thread – December 5, 2014 was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. open threads

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Linkage

DECEMBER 5, 2014

[This is part 1 of a 4-part series on developing and improving your inclusive leadership skills.—Ed.]. By Charley Morrow. The NFL has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. But, after a conversation I had with a colleague recently, I’ve also come to realize that a successful football team is a perfect illustration of the positive impact a diverse workforce and an inclusive leader can have on an organization. Let me explain: First of all, it’s important to remember that diversity and inclusion are usually mentioned together, but they are in fact very different things. Everything.

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Wellness

TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 5, 2014

With states legalizing marijuana, medicinally or recreationally, there are bound to be new challenges in the workplace with this upcoming change. Please join Larry Perlman and John Litchfield as they discuss what to expect, including: Challenges to be expected in the near future in the workplace; How best to handle these challenges , both effectively and professionally; And so much more ! Register today because this webinar is best experienced while in attendance to really appreciate the full value it has to offer. Date/Time of Webinar: Dec. 10, 2014 at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific. No problem!

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Compensation Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As soon as employers find some untaxed reward item valued by their workers, the U.S. government taxes it.  It seems inevitable that anything that costs money eventually shows up as a target on the radar screens of the legislatures whose expenditures are funded by tax income.  If something is appreciated by employees and its cost can be easily tracked, it probably will become a target for taxation.

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Ohio Employer's Law

DECEMBER 5, 2014

A big thank you to NPR’s Yuki Noguchi , who interviewed me for a story on office holiday parties gone badly, which ran on Wednesday’s Morning Edition. You can listen here : I love my money-quote as the story’s main call-out. should emboss it on my business cards. Have you voted yet for this year’s ABA Blawg 100? You have until Dec. 19 to cast your vote here. And a hearty and heart-felt thank you to Casey Sipe for the kind words in nominating me this year).

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Here are four more updates from readers who had their questions answered here this year. 1. I’ve had 85 interviews and no job offers and no one will tell me why (#2 at the link). You suggested having someone call my references, but I decided to approach them myself first. I was shocked to hear that not one of them had been called! In most of these interviews, I had made it down to the final 2, but no one ever checked my references! Not ideal, but it was in my field and it was good enough for the time being. gave myself a break from applying for jobs for a few months. updates

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EDSI’s Ken Mall challenges you to start asking difficult questions about your workforce and provides a roadmap for implementing knowledge management and retention strategies to ensure your organizations future success.