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Tech Pros Need Business Skills, Too
Dice
MARCH 24, 2015
Check out the latest job ads for software engineers , mobile developers , and data visualization experts , and you’re more likely than ever to find employers asking for candidates with a strong understanding of business operations in addition to the latest programming and coding skills. You’re Already There. In other words, chances are pretty good you’ll end up on a cross-functional team.
Employee Retention: It’s Really a Workplace “Stickiness” Problem
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 24, 2015
“People just don’t stick around like they used to.”. How often have you heard that phrase in terms of employee retention goals, usually coupled with statements about “there’s just no loyalty anymore.”. History shows that’s just not true. For the last 25 years, tenure has been consistently low across nearly all age ranges. more…).
Always Come to the Job Interview With Questions
Dice
MARCH 24, 2015
There are lots of ways to mess up a job interview: Badmouthing a former employer or colleagues, getting excessively personal, arguing with the people in HR, and inflating your skill set. But a true killer is not having any questions for the interviewer. Asking questions about the company and particulars of the position shows you’re interested in the job, and that you did some research beforehand.
Here’s Why Peer Relationships Are Everything In The Workplace
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 24, 2015
Employees with more friends at work are more engaged, according to the Fall 2014 MoodTracker Repor t released by Globoforce. Only 28 percent of employees who reported having no friends at work were engaged, while 69 percent who reported having at least 25 friends were highly engaged. The implications are clear: We need more friends at work. more…).
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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How to Improve Employee Performance in 4 Steps
ReviewSNAP
MARCH 24, 2015
The performance appraisal. Love it? Hate it? Honestly, when it comes to employee performance there really isn’t any other way to improve the quality of their work. However, there are ways to botch the process if you don’t conduct these vital performance methods correctly. Thorough communication and preparation lay the groundwork to improve employee performance.
Want a Game-Changing Position? You Should Try “HR Advisor” on for Size
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 24, 2015
Do you work in HR? Do you want to be promoted and make more money? Do you like being in charge? Are you ready to help your company make some important decisions? Well, sorry , your options are limited. more…). HR Insights HR Management Best practices Change management HR management HR trends Leadership
Millennials Want To Be A Part Of Something
Madison
MARCH 24, 2015
Almost half of all Millennials plan to actively look for a new job in 2015. At least that’s what a report from Aon Hewitt says. Many younger workers feel socially disconnected in the workplace. The difference between what they want and what they often experience is negatively impacting their engagement and retention. It’s why many have already started looking elsewhere.
Positioning HR as a Strategic Partner
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 24, 2015
Over the last decade, Human Resources has been encouraged to take on the role of strategic partner. But what does that really mean? To be a truly strategic partner, HR professionals need to understand the goals and needs of the entire organization and make specific connections between business issues and human capital decisions. You need to show you’re business savvy enough to understand how a strategic approach to human capital can drive the business forward and offer a convincing ROI. Then we’ll cover how to make the change and communicate the benefits to your organization. Who should attend?
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.
Recruitment Insurance: Are Your Contractual Basis Covered?
Jelf
MARCH 24, 2015
A 2014 study of the REC recently revealed that 46% of employers plan to increase temporary staff during 2015. It has been suggested that the demand for engineering, technical and healthcare workers has fueled this increase. Standard Contracts. Usually issued by recruiters telling the hirer they are not responsible for the negligent acts, errors and omissions of temporary workers supplied.
Can You Get Into an Employee’s Messages on a Company-Issued iPad?
TLNT: The Business of HR
MARCH 24, 2015
By Eric B. Meyer. Does a company invade an employee’s privacy by accessing personal texts on a work-issued iPad? This “invasion of privacy” question is the lynchpin of a new lawsuit from two former employees of one of the largest beer companies in the world. The complaint ( Nascimento v. Anheuser Busch ), which began in state court, has been removed to federal court in New Jersey.
Branding To Influence Today’s Ultra-Informed Talent
TalentCulture
MARCH 24, 2015
Today’s job seekers are more informed than ever, fully researching companies and reading employee reviews before they even apply to a job. At the same time, competition for qualified candidates with the needed skill sets and expertise is on the rise. Employers today must be able to identify and target active and passive candidates, while promoting and differentiating their organizations.
Check Out Chequed Webinar
Outmatch
MARCH 24, 2015
We all want to hire the best. Adding predictive data to the selection process can not only drive better hires, but also reduce cost and streamline the hiring process. Chequed.com, the world-leader in Predictive Talent Selection™ can help. Driving more effective and consistent behavioral interviews across your organization. Webinars
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.
13 Communication Practices of Leaders
TribeHR
MARCH 24, 2015
Great leaders are great communicators. They share their vision in a way that inspires others and projects a contagious enthusiasm. But this ability doesn't always come naturally. We’ve all experienced the pep talk that falls flat: the gung ho, “take one for the team” speech that triggers sarcasm instead of motivation. Photo of Angela Merkel by Duncan Hull, Flickr. Leadership
Better Hiring Through Mobile: They’re Hired! Now What? [Part 6]
ClearCompany HRM
MARCH 24, 2015
Let’s say you have a candidate who has gone through all these steps, looked like a great hire, interviewed well, and accepted your job offer. How can mobile help make the training process better for you and your new hire? Candidate Experience Mobile Recruiting Mobile Application Mobile Candidate Experience
Employee Benefits 101: An Employer Guide for Growing Companies (Part One)
Namely
MARCH 24, 2015
Welcome to Employee Benefits 101, a collaboration with Namely’s very own benefits team. Today’s post is the first of two in a series on managing benefits at your growing company. Part Two will appear this Thursday on the Namely Blog. Ah, benefits. An important employee offering at any company—from the newest startup to the world’s best-known brand. This series will help you kick off those goals.
Why total compensation matters (and 3 ways to give your program a boost)
Compensation Today
MARCH 24, 2015
Tess C. Taylor, PHR, The HR Writer There’s a growing focus on compensation transparency as human resource teams struggle to find and keep great talent. By highlighting all the perks an organization offers, companies hope to attract the best people to take the company to the next level. It’s a candidate-driven market. Employees are looking for something more. Communicate total rewards often.
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?
A Bechdel Test for Tech?
Dice
MARCH 24, 2015
In order for a movie or television show to pass the Bechdel Test (named after cartoonist and MacArthur genius Alison Bechdel ), it must do three things: Feature two female characters. Have those two characters talk to one another. Have those characters talk to one another about something other than a man. A lot of movies and shows don’t pass. Check out the latest developer jobs. Related Articles.
when a job candidate asks, “so, what did you think of me?”
Ask a Manager
MARCH 24, 2015
A reader writes: I had a weird situation today when interviewing a candidate and I was hoping to get your read on the situation. At the end of the interview, he asked us for an on-the-spot evaluation. forget exactly how he worded it, but something like “What do you think of me so far?” ” I nearly did a spit-take because it caught me off guard and quite frankly really rubbed me the wrong way. Fortunately, my boss came up with something about how he had strong analytical skills, which is important to our company. Why on earth would someone ask that? So it’s a bad idea.
Baking is to Science as Cooking is to Art, Pay = Both
Compensation Cafe
MARCH 24, 2015
Many great bakers are average cooks. Many great cooks avoid baking all but the simplest of things. Baking requires precision in measurement and actions. Even a small mistake can result in an inedible mess. Cooking requires creativity and flexibility. The best outcomes are usually a result of unique twists that match the food to the audience. Compensation requires you to be both a baker and a cook.
Why total compensation matters (and 3 ways to give your program a boost)
Compensation Today
MARCH 24, 2015
Tess C. Taylor, PHR, The HR Writer There’s a growing focus on compensation transparency as human resource teams struggle to find and keep great talent. By highlighting all the perks an organization offers, companies hope to attract the best people to take the company to the next level. It’s a candidate-driven market. Employees are looking for something more. Communicate total rewards often.
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.
Patience Pays In Corporate Life
TheHRBlog
MARCH 24, 2015
Impatient people interrupt, finish other people's sentences when they hesitate, ask people to hurry, urge people to finish and get to the point. All these behaviors of impatient people intimidate, irritate and demotivate others. Career Tips Self-Improvement Stress Success Strategies Building patience How Can I build Patience How to have patience at work Tips to build patience at work
Recognition Fun at the 'Ville! Personally Hand Written.
RecogNation
MARCH 24, 2015
Employee Recognition
How to Earn the Title of Flexible Employer
CareerCo Today
MARCH 24, 2015
Earning the title of “flexible employer” can go a long way toward attracting top talent. The post How to Earn the Title of Flexible Employer appeared first on CareerCo Today. How-to Staffing Secrets how to be a flexible employer
What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act?
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 24, 2015
We hear a lot about civil rights and nondiscrimination, and most HR professionals have at least a basic knowledge of employee nondiscrimination rights. But when it comes right down to it, what exactly is in Title VII? It’s probably the most commonly referenced law relating to nondiscrimination in the workplace, so it’s important to be familiar with it. Let’s take a closer look. Pay determinations.
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.
Leadership 2025 And The Complexity Conundrum: How Business Leaders Can Prepare The Workforce For A Culture Of Simplification
SAP Innovation
MARCH 24, 2015
It’s no secret that the world of work is evolving in ways that make everything we do today obsolete within the next five years. We are currently preparing ourselves for jobs that require yet-to-be-invented technology to solve yet-to-be-identified problems. And even more incredible, it’s possible that the jobs we have now will morph into entirely different positions. Create a culture of learning.
What Do You Want To Be Known For
HR Bartender
MARCH 24, 2015
I found this website recently. It’s a memorial to all of the products and projects that Google has abandoned over the years. While the site is in French, you immediately understand the point without even looking for the translate button. As I was looking at the list of all the abandoned projects, the first thing that popped into my mind was “There sure are a lot of projects here.” Every time!
Video Is Taking Over Hiring
TalentCulture
MARCH 24, 2015
The hiring process is a fluid entity, or at least it should be. It flows with the ebb and tide of recruitment. The current changes are rapidly evolving with advancements in technology. Technology simplifies the hiring process. Not to say that you can remove the human element from recruiting and hiring, but the use of technology undoubtedly aids the process. Economically Sensible.
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