ATD Human Capital

APRIL 8, 2015

A new UNC Executive Development white paper, Motivation on the Brain – Applying the Neuroscience of Motivation in the Workplace, discusses the science behind motivation and why it is important in the workplace. Click here to read full version

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UpstartHR

APRIL 8, 2015

The other day I happened across a blog that posed a very interesting question: Feedback would happen all the time if.? So, what would you say? I can’t reign it in to just one idea, so here are seven things I think would lead to more feedback in the workplace. You know they overestimate how much they give , right? Here’s when to use the different types. ” People like coaching.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 8, 2015

According to the International Management Facility Association, nearly 70 percent of corporate offices now have so-called “open-plan” offices, or work environments with no walls or cubicles. Google uses them, as does eBay, Yahoo, Goldman Sachs, and American Express. However, new research suggests that open-plan offices may be having the reverse effect. more…).

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Linkage

APRIL 8, 2015

There’s a very simple reason why Good to Great: Why Some Companies make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins is as relevant and influential today as when it was first published in 2001. In this classic business and leadership theory text, Collins and his skilled team of researchers brilliantly illustrate what specific variables and factors are required of organizations that achieve consistent business greatness as well as the specific variables and factors that cause organizations to fail. One of their most significant and well-reported findings is that good is the enemy of great.

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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.

Spark Hire

APRIL 8, 2015

With so many apps out there, how can you be sure which apps increase productivity, rather than take away? It’s a fact, we all spend a significant amount of our time on apps, or online in general. According to a Nielsen survey , in 2013 the average Andriod and iPhone users 18 years of age and older spent 30 hours and 15 minutes using apps! Recruiting with social media (the right way). Please.

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Entelo

APRIL 8, 2015

There’s been a lot of talk around hiring engineers recently, and while it’s absolutely true hiring for technical roles has gotten more difficult, there’s another type of role just as important but doesn’t get the same level of publicity: Sales. After witnessing some successes and failures, we have started to observe some trends on what traits to look for when building out the sales team.

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Dice

APRIL 8, 2015

Wired has an excerpt from a new book of Google-centric workplace advice, written by Laszlo Bock, the search-engine giant’s head of “People Operations” (re: Human Resources). Sorry about that,” he offered.) Check out the latest Android jobs. As Bock acknowledges, the “pre-validated” questions in the structured-interview portion can seem pretty bland. What did your approach look like?

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Mangrove Software

APRIL 8, 2015

By: Steven Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer. There’s a new way to work and I’m not talking about your commute to the office. Actually, when you look at work trends closely, there are several new ways to work. The movements I’m talking about include: Working from home ( telecommuting ) instead of at the office. Video conferencing instead of traveling to meet in person, and. Video Conferencing.

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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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TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 8, 2015

By Eric B. Meyer. Where do I find these cases I write about, you ask? I ain’t telling. But seriously, this case ( Ennis v. Transit. Corp. ) isn’t so much about the particular facts … White employee tosses banana peels at work. Black employees complain of racism. more…).

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ADP

APRIL 8, 2015

Before HR leaders can take action to support their organizations’ business objectives, they must first identify which aspects of managing a global workforce will have the greatest impact on those specific goals. These target areas will likely differ from company to company. Human Capital Management Global global hcm Multinational talent management

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Paychex

APRIL 8, 2015

Learn how the home office deduction can reduce your business taxes

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EmployeeScreenIQ

APRIL 8, 2015

Every year, our Annual Background Screening Trends Survey unveils new insights into the minds of HR professionals and their experience with criminal background checks, resume lies, background screening compliance, social media background checks, and more.

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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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Paychex

APRIL 8, 2015

Learning how to calculate the break-even point is essential for determining when your business will become profitable. The use of a cloud-based accounting system will allow you to monitor when sales fall below the break-even point and begin operating at a loss. It will also help you determine when you need to increase your sales to operate beyond the point of breakeven and maintain profitability

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Dice

APRIL 8, 2015

Kieran Snyder, CEO of machine learning firm Textio, has an interesting piece up on Fortune that suggests a gender disparity among tech pros’ resumes. So what exactly did she discover? Women tend to write longer resumes, for starters, and often go into less detail regarding their professional experiences, generally preferring to offer a more top-level view of what they’ve done. Related Articles.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 8, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.). Whether we’re having a meeting to give feedback, convey information or make a decision, documenting what occurs during the meeting is essential. Everyone takes notes during meetings.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Foundation of Success: Guiding Words of Wisdom

Cornerstone On Demand

APRIL 8, 2015

What does success mean to you? An important part of our lives is deciding the answer to this question - what do we strive for, how do we follow our dreams, and how do we know that we're on the right path? If you're looking for inspiration, you can always look to the wisdom of the great men and women who came before us! Click to enlarge). Talent Management Words of Wisdom Success Managing

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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?

Madison

APRIL 8, 2015

As business results become more talent-dependent, “leadership” as an executive function must also become more employee-centric. Creating the means to attract and retain top people has become the number one imperative for business leaders. So why aren’t they more visible in the initiatives that do just that? Why aren’t they the face of their recognition programs?

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Ask a Manager

APRIL 8, 2015

A reader writes: I have a salaried, exempt employee who worked until 8 p.m. one evening. He is our media manager; there was some breaking news happening and they were excited to get a story out. This situation is extremely rare. He came in the next day requesting reimbursement for the extra babysitting costs he incurred. How do you think we should handle his request? Our first instinct was no, but he claims many organizations practice reimbursing for extra babysitting costs. Uh, yeah, no. Exempt employees have to stay late sometimes; that’s part of the gig. workplace practices

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Outmatch

APRIL 8, 2015

The perfect employee. Does he/she exist? What traits or combination of technical skills and personality characteristics indicate that a person will be a good fit (or not) for the long haul? Take Five. Ken Sundheim, founder and CEO, KAS Placement, a sales and marketing recruiting firm, says that when hiring for any size business, it’s not what the candidates know today.

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Spark Hire

APRIL 8, 2015

When targeting top talent in today’s candidate market, it is important for small businesses to get creative in order to compete with larger corporations.  One way to stand out to top talent is through blogging. If your small business already has a blog, then there are several ways you can utilize your blog in order to attract top talent. 1. Job Advertisement. Promote Company Culture.

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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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Compensation Today

APRIL 8, 2015

Crystal Spraggins, SPHR Last week, McDonald’s announced it will increase benefits and raise wages for 1,500 employees in its company-owned stores. Nearly 90,0000 workers will receive paid time off, educational assistance, and an additional $1 an hour over the federal minimum. These changes are slated to take effect July 1, 2015. when I''ve been working at McDonald''s for 10 years?"

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Beware: Avoid an ERP FrankenCloud

FinancialForce

APRIL 8, 2015

In the rush to adopt cloud applications, are you building a Monster?  We’d like to introduce you to Dr. Frankenstein’s tale, told dramatically in this video , highlighting the major pains that can result when lumping together disparate cloud applications on different technology stacks, resulting in an ERP frankencloud. ERP frankencloud

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Are “Busy” People More or Less Productive?

Something Different

APRIL 8, 2015

<www.rubberball.com> …So this morning I came across an interesting piece from HR pro  Laurie Ruettimann that expounds on how life is too short to be busy: She goes on to say: I relaunched my consulting business in 2013 built on a belief that life is too short to be busy. In the time it took us to exchange emails about her schedule, we could have been done already. Best, Rory.

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NoExcusesHR

APRIL 8, 2015

Seems to care. yet has a cold side. Seems eager to help. but actually stirs the pot. Seems to want to take the lead. but doesn''t understand how to execute. Seems very busy. but never gets anything done. Seems to have lots to say. but is just noisy. Seems to get everyone moving. but never gets any traction. Seems to know everyone. yet has no real allie s. Seems to be full of the right words. but is just an empty leader. How About You Do you recognize the person above? Are they so excited to be part of your organization that they don''t see their impact? No Excuses.

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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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SumTotal

APRIL 8, 2015

Staying ‘current’ in your line of work isn’t always easy, I often feel a tug-of war between the demands of staying on top of the evolving business practices of my profession and keeping current with what is happening within the industry that I work.  I’m passionate about dedicating time to learning and developing across both areas – add to that the desire to build leadership skills, emotional intelligence, peer relationships, time management and other skills.  Continually developing and growing as a professional takes purpose and effort. . Featured 1

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SAP Innovation

APRIL 8, 2015

Are you still running your business on spreadsheets? If so, your decisions are most likely not being made as strategically or nimbly as they could be, and you are missing valuable insights on real-time changes in market dynamics. Being a winner in an era of slim profit margins calls for at-the-moment, interactive access to the full breadth of your data. It’s difficult to track what you can’t see.

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The HR Capitalist

APRIL 8, 2015

Right - that''s a cynical, jaded headline about a complex topic - enabling and encouraging your employees to talk about race to customers. In case you missed it, Starbucks did a campaign called #racetogether where the company encouraged baristas to write social conscious messages on customers’ coffee cups. Alas, the campaign got cancelled before it really started. You write the message.  Classic.

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