Tue.Dec 22, 2015
8 Ways to Reduce Employee Burnout (& Prevent Turnover)
Brazen HR
DECEMBER 22, 2015
In the United States, 53% of workers say they are burned out and overworked. Why so many? You don’t have to look too far to find the cause — in the same study, 41% planned on not using their allotted vacation days. This is bad. Really bad. 40% of workers name burnout as their chief reason for searching for a new job. Click To Tweet. Create a Supportive Environment. Click To Tweet. Be Proactive.
20 random acts of kindness that will make work more enjoyable
O.C. Tanner
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Stories about random acts of kindness all have something in common: people demonstrate kindness, with no expectation of anything in return. These inspiring stories capture our interest and give us hope. Many of them go viral: . - A restaurant owner offered a fresh, free meal to an unknown homeless person. These acts don’t have to require a huge effort, or cost a lot of money, if any at all.
7 of the Best Questions to Screen for Toxic Employees in the Interview
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 22, 2015
You hire a candidate who seems perfect on paper and who seemed friendly in the interview. But after a few weeks on the job, they’re not working out. They don’t work well with the team, they gossip, and are arrogant. They’re a toxic employee, and they’re poisoning your team. Hiring a toxic employee is more costly than you think. What would you change about your previous job/employer? Click To Tweet.
4 People-Focused Business Resolutions to Take Your Company to the Next Level in 2016
TriNet
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Guest post by Payoff Every great company depends on its people for success. Employees and customers are the bricks that hold up a company’s walls. And without people as a framework, a company would. Visit site for full story. Small Business News & Advice New Year's resolutions for SMBs
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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The Top HR Goal in 2016? Recruiting, Retention and Engagement
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 22, 2015
This will come as no surprise but employee recruitment, engagement and retention are the hot topics in human resources right now. They are the things keeping the C-Suite up at night. On some level finding and keeping talent has always been important. But 2016 is going to be different. Employees are comfortable with making job changes. Talent shortages are increasing. But, what do they do?
Bring a Competitive Edge to the Screening Process Through Branding
TalentWise
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Don Darrah, VP of Alliances, writes for Entelo on the power of the employer brand in the background screening process and its payoffs for the organization
The Role of Communication in Employee Experience and Employer Branding
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Slack, an internal communications platform designed to improve workplace communications, grew to a $1.1 Billion valuation within eight months of launching to the general public. Their adoption rates are off the charts, and their users adore them. There’s a very good reason for this: Clear workplace communication leads to team success. Oh, and guess what? That’s getting expensive fast. Period.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Humareso
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Is it really? heard a woman severely curse off a Walmart Customer Service representative, while the woman’s 2 year-old child was in tow listening to every word. have had quite a few people tell me this is the worst time of year. have seen more than the usual amount of birds being flipped out of car windows on the highway. Ah, the holidays. Know what I say? Enjoy the time. Focus on today first.
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.
Why You Should Tell High-Potential Employees That They’re HIPOs
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Most HR professionals say that finding and developing high potential employees (HIPOs ) is a top priority, but for employees it can seem like joining an elite secret service — one so secret you may not even know you’re a member. Best Practices High Potentials HR Communications HR Insights HR Management Performance & Personality Talent Management Featured
3 Ways to Start Recruiting Military Veterans in 2016
Blogging 4 Jobs
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Our military go to incredible lengths to protect our country serving tours overseas and training in some of the most treacherous and dangerous environments in the world. Given the challenges they faced protecting our great nation, one would think that finding civilian employment would be a piece of cake in comparison. Develop an Understanding of Military Skills & Abilities.
Hidden Employee Costs that Can Damage Your Business
Paychex
DECEMBER 22, 2015
When assessing startup costs, every business should take note of the "odd" or "hidden" costs related to its workforce. Failure to acknowledge employee expenses that range far beyond individual salaries and standard health benefits can result in significant financial setbacks, particularly in a fledgling company's early days.
Whitepaper: Generational Differences: The Newest Way to Justify a Bad Hire
Outmatch
DECEMBER 22, 2015
You want to hire the best people for your company, and if you notice that top performers come from a similar background, you’ll see instant success when hire more of them—right? Wrong, according to new research. Data from 500,000 job candidates reveals that top performers don’t fit into any particular age group. How the hype of generational differences can hurt your hiring decisions.
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.
The 2016 Employee Recognition Calendar is Here
Terryberry
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Increase employee appreciation in your organization, starting today by downloading the 2016 recognition calendar. Many opportunities to recognize, reward, and inspire your employees, co-workers and team this year! culture of recognition leads to people working together to achieve more.
HRchitect’s Influence in the HCM technology World Is Far Reaching
HRchitect
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Written by: Matt Lafata. take a lot of pride in what we do at HRchitect. Day in and day out, we make a difference in some of the world’s leading organizations by helping them with their HCM technology. Ultimately, this has a positive impact on each and every person who is at those organizations today, and those who will be in the future. This is especially apparent around the holidays. Brands?
Tax-Saving Tips at Year-End for Employers and Employees
Paychex
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Employers and employees alike can reduce their end-of-year taxes by planning ahead. For employers, options include maximizing deductions, sheltering revenue, and contributing to employee benefit plans. Staff members' savings arise from 401(k) contributions, conversion to Roth IRAs and more
Performance Review Redesign: Human and Social Capital
RecognizeThis!
DECEMBER 22, 2015
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – New ways of working rely on collaboration and relationships in addition to individual skillsets. Performance reviews should take this into account. There has been a lot in the news lately as more and more companies have abandoned their traditional performance review processes in favor of both more immediate and more ongoing alternatives.
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?
What is Enterprise Mobility? An Enterprise Mobility Definition
Clickipedia
DECEMBER 22, 2015
A Definition of Enterprise Mobility. Enterprise mobility describes the trend of a greater number of employees working outside the office and using mobile devices and cloud services to perform business tasks. With the rise of smartphones and tablets a few years ago, the workforce began to shift toward mobility. Challenges Associated with Enterprise Mobility. Why Embrace Enterprise Mobility?
Dealing With Feelings: Be An Emotionally-Aware Leader
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 22, 2015
A leader can fall too easily into the trap of seeing the people who work for them as employees first and people second. Yet, it’s the people who determines whether or not your company will be successful. How can leaders better understand what drives employees and how to deal with their feelings? It isn’t easy but the payoff can be huge. Get in touch with your emotions. Try to avoid them.
3 Things the Holiday Season Can Teach Us About Workplace Culture
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 22, 2015
The holidays are a time of cheer and wonder for many. In fact, leaders can learn a thing or two about how to apply holiday principals to ramp up their workplace. Think about it—this time of year requires people to listen, empathize, and share experiences together. The same happens in the workplace. Here are three ways leaders can apply the holiday spirit to build a strong workplace culture: The Gift of…. Listening. Around the holidays, people have to do a fair amount of listening. They have to learn what their loved ones want for gifts, who likes what dish, and the list goes on. Giving.
HR Plans for 2016
Strategic HCM
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Still need to do your planning for 2016? You may interested in reading this white paper I wrote for HRZone and CoreHR : What are your plans to be more effective in your HR role in 2016? Focus on these four strategies, based in the reality of the working environment, to become more efficient and effective throughout 2016. Don't delay - get up to speed with what's important in 2016 today.
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.
Gifts Galore: How HR Can Kickstart Workplace Giving
Namely
DECEMBER 22, 2015
With the holiday season in full swing—and office parties making employees everywhere feel oh so jolly—there are plenty of reasons why this year’s season is merrier than usual. For one, corporate giving is on the rise, and Mark Zuckerberg isn’t the only millennial hot on giving some of his hard earned cash away. Monday brought a bake sale with goodies from resident Namely bakers.
Message from Michigan: Bet on Talent
EDSI
DECEMBER 22, 2015
What are some ways that employers can build their internal talent? Here are a few of the key takeaways the EDSI team heard at the Michigan Works Conference: Own the Training: Employers must take ownership for developing their existing employees and future hires. Expecting employees to understand processes or tasks based on a degree or certificate is no longer acceptable.
4 delivery tips that all WebEx stars know
WebEx
DECEMBER 22, 2015
The post 4 delivery tips that all WebEx stars know appeared first on WebEx Blog. Business How-To Small Business
HR Tech and Relocation News: What You Need to Know
UrbanBound HR
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Looking for the top HR tech and relocation news? Technology HR
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.
4 Questions for Cushman & Wakefield CIO Craig Cuyar
Workday
DECEMBER 22, 2015
We recently hosted a small group of influential industry analysts covering our space at our annual Workday Technology Summit to hear what was on their minds, and for Workday executives to share more about our product and technology roadmap. Also joining was our customer Craig Cuyar, CIO at Cushman & Wakefield. How did you arrive at the decision to select Workday? Craig Cuyar.
2016: Rethinking employee engagement
Ceridian
DECEMBER 22, 2015
By Jayson Saba, VP of Strategy and Industry Relations at Ceridian. A lot has been written about on the need to rethink engagement. The process of conducting an annual employee engagement survey, identifying drivers, prioritizing them, and action-planning need to be supplemented if not replaced by a better process focused on the employee. I don’t […]. Employee Engagement Human Capital Management employee engagement hourly workers Leadership performance management
3 ways gamification can improve your team’s well-being
Limeade
DECEMBER 22, 2015
What does a big, fancy word like “gamification” mean anyway? Simply put, it’s the idea that game-like rules and rewards make the hard stuff fun. And smart leaders now use it to engage and motivate their employees. Well-known game designer Jane McGonigal says “ living gamefully ” helps people bring curiosity, passion and balance into their lives. Gamification is the reason fitness apps work.





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