Linkage

JUNE 10, 2015

We here at Linkage are pretty excited about the list of world-class leadership thinkers like Jim Collins, Jeremy Gutsche, and Patrick Lencioni who will be joining the faculty at our  Global Institute for Leadership Development ®  in October. So, now’s your chance to nominate a colleague or friend who you think would benefit from attending this transformational learning experience.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 10, 2015

It’s Monday morning and time to make your to-do list for the day. Following time management advice you found on the Internet, you aim to fit your list on a single sticky note. As you review your slate of projects, you find that three-by-three piece of paper gives you more than ample space. You actually have only two items to write down: the first is “do more.” The second is “with less.”.

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A Few Thoughts About Pay Equality and Transparency

Something Different

JUNE 10, 2015

<www.ifeanyiuche.com> …So a few days ago I read an intriguing piece on Forbes from compensation 1. Thanks to Tony Bergmann-Porter for providing the original linke in his Compensation Cafe piece here. SME Edward Lawler. Okay… fair points. We had a female candidate interview and get an offer. She wanted $47K. She was way under market for the position, and for the company.

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Dice

JUNE 10, 2015

Ask most tech professionals, and they’ll tell you that working for a big tech company is preferable to taking a tech-related job within some other industry. The perception is that tech companies are especially innovative, and pay very well. Making a Decision. Selecting the Best. Those differing missions and viewpoints can significantly impact your working environment. Follow the Money.

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Humareso

JUNE 10, 2015

Disappointment is a tough emotion. There isn’t a way to avoid it. If you’re going to work for a living, attend school or have any kind of relationship, then disappointment will come. recently saw a story about a boy, Walker , who broke his arm and was in the hospital to address the situation. When Walker awoke, he saw that he broke a bone. The disappointment felt can be crippling to some. Really?

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Josh Bersin

JUNE 10, 2015

In our research during the Human Capital trends 2015 project, we found that while more than 2/3 of the companies we talked with are dealing with “the overwhelmed employee,” a similar number told us. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Human Resources Learning On-Demand simplification

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 10, 2015

Last week, I introduced you to Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2015 report, which I suggested should be required reading for HR. This report, which really should have been titled, The Internet in 2015 is All About HR, shared important data points and analysis relating to basic HR functions and the impact the Internet is having on basic organization functions. more…).

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Compensation Cafe

JUNE 10, 2015

The other day I was chatting with a new college graduate, one who was expressing interest in Human Resources - specifically within the field of Compensation.  After a while the question was raised whether I could describe the typical relationship and interactions between Line Managers, Compensation practitioners and the Finance function.  So I told this little story. Does he have enough money? 

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 10, 2015

By Eric B. Meyer. An employee was caught on video saying to black employees, “ Hey, did you bring enough KFC for everyone ?” and “ Hey, anybody smell that? smell fried chicken and watermelon. ”. The company had a strict anti-harassment policy. So, after learning about the comments, the company fired the employee. more…).

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Paychex

JUNE 10, 2015

The U.S. is transitioning to EMV chip technology in an effort to protect against credit card fraud. Read this article to learn what this change means for your business

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 10, 2015

People don’t become more strategic. frequently talk to executives who are concerned about particular individuals on their team, saying, “I need them to be more strategic.”. Reality check: I have never seen anyone become more strategic. OK, there are a few closeted-strategic people out there who do not yet realize that they are allowed to be more strategic. more…).

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Workday

JUNE 10, 2015

Workday recently launched Workday@College, a new Workday training and internship program for college students. Three colleges are participating for the first year of the program, with more slated to join next year. Bill Wilson. Workday@College is led by Bill Wilson, who joined Workday last year as director of academic relations. Wilson has a unique background—he’s a former member of the U.S.

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Purpose-Driven Vitality in the Workplace

Great Place to Work

JUNE 10, 2015

How Beginning with “Why” Stimulates Truly Great Cultures Sharlyn Lauby, the HR Bartender, recently posted a blog based on a conversation with Great Place to Work® CEO Michael Bush and Mars Drinks Global President Xavier Unkovic. The conversation centered on what Mars refers to as workplace vitality: the engagement of employees to sustain culture and achieve organizational goals. Blogs

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Talent Acquisition Today

JUNE 10, 2015

For the past few weeks, I’ve been hard at work analyzing results of Brandon Hall Group’s Talent Shortage and Hiring Practices Study. The survey garnered responses from 355 leaders in talent acquisition and human capital management working in 42 industries, spanning 31 countries. Today I’ll be presenting initial findings at SilkRoad Connections 15 in Orlando. Agree/Strongly Agree. kylelagunas.

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ATD Human Capital

JUNE 10, 2015

A new blog series by Vincent Miholic presents an engagement hierarchy model that focuses on equity, membership, opportunity, meaning, and service. The first post explores the first level: Equity, which is perhaps the most rationalized. Yet, if realized dramatically, equity enables all other levels. Click here to read full version

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 10, 2015

You want the best company with a great culture and strong, hardworking employees. You know that means you need to get your new employees on board , understanding the company mission, and making a meaningful contribution, so the first day on the job is obviously an important day in your new employees’ lives. But, Adam Ochstein, founder and CEO of StratEx , a Chicago-based firm that provides HR services and software, says it’s not just the first day that’s important, the last day is as well. Ochstein calls this “Bookends Culture.” ” Why is that a mistake?

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BizLibrary

JUNE 10, 2015

View and download the webinar slides. View the webinar recording.     Looking for for videos and eLearning resources for diversity training? Sign-up for a free trial below! We provide our clients with thousands of video and eLearning courses. So, try out some courses…have your employees try out some courses. Check out the BizLibrary Collection!

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RiseSmart

JUNE 10, 2015

Top 5 Trends in HR The RiseSmart Team Wednesday, June 10, 2015. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus was definitely not an HR professional — the pre-Socratic thinker was known as more of a loner than an organization man. But his famous observation that “the only thing that is constant is change” is certainly one that rings true in the quickly evolving world of HR. Nothing is permanent.

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APQC

JUNE 10, 2015

Instead of highlighting HR failings and touting HR fads, APQC's 2015 Talent Trends survey report documents HR's latest successes and current priorities. It also captures participants' predictions for what their HR functions will look like in 2020. This infographic provides key findings from the Talent Trends survey. Human Capital Management Tools and Templates 6.2 Develop and counsel employees 6.4

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HR’s Not Dead, It’s Just Changing Names

HRE's The Leader Board

JUNE 10, 2015

A quick Google search of the phrase “human resources is dead” brings back approximately 27,800,000 results. On the first page of results alone, you’ll find articles declaring HR’s downfall—or calling for the human resource function to be dismantled—dating from 2002 all the way up to just a few hours ago. In fact, human resources isn’t even really dead, he says. Anne Byerlein at Yum!

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HR Daily Advisor

JUNE 10, 2015

Does your company conduct exit interviews? What questions do you ask? What benefits do you gain? These Q&A sessions with an employee who is leaving the company can be done in person, but they can also be done in writing—via e-mail, online forms, or even mailed questionnaires. Benefits of Conducting Exit Interviews for All Departing Employees. This can be a benefit for everyone.

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SuccessFactors

JUNE 10, 2015

By Mike Ettling, President of the HR Line of Business at SAP. Originally posted on SAP Community Network) The global workforce is in crisis. There are more people exiting the workforce than entering it, and as the older generations retire, they take a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience with them. In a perfect business, […]. Talent Management Thought Leadership HCM hr HR LoB learning Mike Ettling MOOCs sap SuccessFactors

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Spark Hire

JUNE 10, 2015

As a recruiter, the most important part of your job is closing deals.  If you are not closing enough deals when it comes to candidate placements, you will not be successful. One thing that all of these items have in common is building strong relationships with candidates, which is instrumental when closing deals. Putting a face to a name. Viewing candidate reaction. Ability to express.

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Ohio Employer's Law

JUNE 10, 2015

Racism at work cannot be tolerated, right? So here’s a quick quiz. Assume you hear a white employee yelling the following at black co-workers: “Hey, did you bring enough KFC for everyone?” and “I smell fried chicken and watermelon!” Do you: a) fire the offending employee; or b) brush it off? I’m going to lay pretty decent odds that most of you opted for choice “a.” Would you believe, though, that according to one NLRB judge, the answer depends on whether the racist employee is walking a picket line. In Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Employers, you are warned/. Related Stories 1.2

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CBIZ

JUNE 10, 2015

In the spring, CBIZ was named to Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers” list. We are proud to have taken the number one spot in the consulting and accounting industry ranking, also being named as the 123 rd company in the list of the top 500 employers in the country. As we reflected on this honor, we turned to our employees to hear why they thought CBIZ made this list.

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SAP Innovation

JUNE 10, 2015

Are you struggling with your job hunt after serving in the military? You’re not alone. Many retired army officers have a hard time finding employment while adjusting to civilian life. One of the best ways to simplify your job search is to seek help from a veteran recruiting firm. Veterans are in demand. Loyal. Trained to lead others. Goal oriented. Used to work under pressure. Team players.

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Dice

JUNE 10, 2015

Apple plans on making its Swift programming language open source. Later this year, the company will release the Swift source code under an OSI-approved permissive license, and encourage contributions from the community. The source code will include the Swift compiler and standard library, and hopefully feature ports for OS X , iOS , and Linux. Check out the latest Swift-related jobs.

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