Laurie Ruettimann

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Do you remember a couple of years back when the “hero persona” was all over? “Be a hero and save HR. Be a hero and rescue recruiting. Be a hero and bring some donuts to the meeting.” ” A few years ago, I attended an executive summit where none of the CHROs wanted to be HR heroes. asked, “You are successful men and women who are the pinnacle of your careers.

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The Aristocracy of HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

041050021150 Are you one of those companies that would rather preserve everyone than let them go? Right now, I know of at least one organization -where despite lackluster performance, poor behavior and the disbanding of their team of direct reports- a leader is being salvaged beyond their time because no one has the balls to […].

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UrbanBound HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Anyone who has a hand in managing or facilitating relocations knows that it's a granular process with a lot of moving pieces. Due to its complex nature, we often find ourselves utilizing a number of different partners and suppliers. While there are numerous benefits to finding solutions that specialize in the problem you're trying to solve, it can get a bit tedious to manage all those different relationships. Luckily though, there are a lot of ways to do it effectively and in a way that is not overwhelming or cumbersome for your team. Relocation HR

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Dice

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Which industries are the most lucrative for tech pros? According to the latest Dice Salary Survey , banking and finance is in first place—perhaps no surprise, given the segment’s reputation as a high-salary, big-perks environment. Here are some of the others: 1. Banks/Financial/Insurance. 2015 salary: $106,913. Year-over-year change: 7.9 percent. Security-related skills are also in high demand. 2.

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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.

HighGround

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Many companies wrongly assume that if they provide an employee survey every 12-18 months and make a handful of changes, they value employee feedback. These surveys are often long, time-consuming and include questions that don’t derive meaningful employee responses. And surveys don’t mean much without action. Employees are smart enough to know that unless they see changes, their feedback didn’t matter. If you don’t do anything, employees feel their voices aren’t heard, become disengaged and are more likely to leave. When an employee comes to you with a new idea, listen.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Back at the turn of the century when Google was just a startup bucking for excellence, they had a strict policy of hiring only Ivy League grads at the top of the SAT spectrum. Best Practices Culture Disengaged Employees Engagement HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Leadership Retention & Engagement Talent Management Teambuilding Workforce Featured

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

It’s about to get easier for employees to cry “retaliation!” . ” . For the first time since 1998, the EEOC has issued enforcement guidance on what it considers workplace retaliation. So far, the guidance is just a proposal (the EEOC’s accepting comments on it until Feb. The game plan. An adverse action taken by the employer/manager against the employee.

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Linkage

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Courage and fear are loaded topics. They conjure images of warriors, adventurers, and perhaps foolhardy risk. These cartoonish simplifications prevent us from realizing the basic, and sometimes unrecognized, controlling mechanism fear has in our organizations. We all experience fear. Fear is natural. Fear will never go away; it is largely adaptive and useful. Share your thoughts with us below.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

As previously reported , amendments to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations have been approved and will take effect on April 1, 2016. The amended regulations include clarifications regarding pregnancy disability leave, as well as changes to the mandatory pregnancy disability leave poster requirement — “Your Rights and Obligations as a Pregnant Employee.”.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Workplace culture can be similar to the weather — everybody talks about it, but who actually does anything to change it? Guest poster Sandeep Kumar offers seven steps employers can take to improve their day-to-day working environments.  . _. Most of us spend too much time at work. When you account for the commuting to and from the office; the time spent at night and on weekends preparing reports, presentations, and other work-related projects; and even the time we spend thinking and worrying about work, it’s fair to say that we spend most of our time working. How did that make you feel?

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Brazen HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is not so much a history as it is an our-story. Groan if you want, but it’s kind of true. The history of diversity in the workplace is by definition the story of how the concept of inclusion finally worked its way into our national narrative. When you have equality in the workforce, it creates a domino effect of change across the socioeconomic system. Click To Tweet.

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O.C. Tanner

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with Brandon Hassler, founder and CEO of Market Campus, a global digital marketing school located in Provo, UT. 12:20 – Potential to bring a classroom environment to the online space. 13:31 – Advice for companies looking into online education/training courses. LinkedIn | Twitter | Podcast. Thank You For Listening!

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

The odds are good that you have at least one disengaged employee at your company. After all, it’s estimated that approximately two-thirds of all U.S. employees aren’t engaged in their current jobs. Disengaged Employees Engagement HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Performance & Personality Retention & Engagement Talent Management Featured

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252 Powerful Words to Avoid Apocalypse at Job Interview

TalentCulture

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In the beginning was the Word. Have you ever wondered why some writers can’t hook us while others simply toy with your emotions? Why do we listen to some speakers carefully while others make us nothing but fall asleep? Words. They use different words to influence readers and listeners. When written in resumes or said during job interviews , words become your powerful weapon. Words. Absorb.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Leading a team is quite a rewarding experience. Best Practices Evaluations, Reviews & Appraisal HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Performance & Personality Performance Management Talent Management Featured

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RecognizeThis!

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

by Traci Pesch. Recognize This! Peer recognition serves a critical role, but managers must not abdicate their responsibility to notice and praise employees, too. In my role as a consultant, one of my favorite job duties is traveling to client locations to lead and facilitate strategy sessions. That’s when we bring in the support team – the grandparents. They do a great job and the kids love them.

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BALANCEview HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

According to variety.com , 25.3 million viewers tuned into CBS to watch the 2016 Grammy Awards. Many watched to see the amazing performances and several anxiously waited to witness their favorite singer/songwriter receive an award, but how many viewed it expecting to receive a lesson for the workplace?

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Madison

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Does employee happiness really matter? Happy employees work better with others; they handle problems with less complaining; they have more energy and are more motivated. So what can you do to ensure your organization has happier employees? You can start by understanding how “purpose” and “meaning” impact an employee’s emotional wellbeing and how social recognition supports both. Download PDF.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Does your organization have a set of stories and sound bites that your recruiters and hiring managers share with potential candidates, stories that say: Best Practices Branding Culture Employee Branding HR Insights HR Management Organizational Leadership Talent Management Workforce Featured

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Globoforce

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This webinar will be presented on Tuesday, February 23rd at 1 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. Register now to attend. Many of us in HR are laser-focused on employee engagement. But does measuring engagement really cover the full spectrum of employee experience? Is there more we can do in 2016 to give that “wow” experience to our employees? Take leading consumer product and service companies, as an example.

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How ‘Bring Your Own Device’ will evolve in 2016

Take It Personel-ly

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Ownership of mobile devices has increased rapidly over the years, where businesses have seen its importance in reaching their target market and in encouraging productivity for those employees continuously on the go. In 2013 research by Gartner, predicted that 50% of employers will require employees to supply their own mobile devices for work by 2017. […]. Business Technology Apple bring your own device business outcomes business tips BYOD Leadership Management mobile security Success technology Workplace

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Terryberry

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

by Scott VanderLeek. Recently, we came across a story of a man who hadn’t shown up to work for at least 6 years, and possibly as many as 14 years  … and no one noticed….  His absence was only discovered as he was about to receive an award for his years of service! “I thought, where is this man?” the Guardian quotes the deputy mayor.”  ”  Read more. [email protected].

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Are you minding the disability employment gap?

HR Zone

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

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PerformanceICreate

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Are we having fun yet? This month we’re writing about fun at work here at PIC. know, I know, sounds like a non-sequitor, but bear with me. First, a discussion of fun on the job has to be separated into two camps. If you’re smart and/or lucky you’ll have nothing to do with planning forced fun. But what of the second type? Can you actually enjoy your work? respecting your boss.

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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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SAP Innovation

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Strong company culture is  more important than ever. It is no longer a “nice to have,” but rather a “must have” if a company is serious about attracting top talent. In the infographic below, our friends at Alive with Ideas  outline the essential components you need to consider in order to build effective organizational culture. Want more strategies to develop a strong company culture?

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

By Tim Thoelecke. Marijuana legalization in many states is catching the attention of human resources professionals nationwide and is drawing attention to all drug use. Drug use poses a serious threat to employee safety and productivity, and illicit drug use often results in greater absenteeism, decreased productivity, and more. In fact, an estimated 23.9 But, it’s more than that. Probably!

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4 Reasons Performance Reviews Are Here to Stay

ReviewSNAP

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Performance reviews have recently been put through the wringer as more and more people are claiming annual reviews don’t drive employee performance. Because of this association with annual reviews, the validity of performance reviews as a whole in performance management is being unfairly criticized. What many of today’s critics fail to take into account is … Continue reading 4 Reasons Performance Reviews Are Here to Stay. The post 4 Reasons Performance Reviews Are Here to Stay appeared first on Reviewsnap. Peformance Management Performance Evaluations Performance Management

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