Mon.Sep 28, 2015
5 Best Questions for Screening Candidates
ClearCompany HRM
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Screening candidates will never go out of style, but doing it via the phone or in-person… will. With video interviewing, a series of predetermined questions can be asked of each applicant to help make better decisions of who to invite to the next round. If you’ve already adopted video interviewing into your candidate screening process, congrats!
3 Things Business Owners Should Think About When Looking for a Small Business Loan
TriNet
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Guest post by OnDeck The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that the average small business owner spends roughly 33 hours looking for a small business loan. That’s a significant time away from. Visit site for full story. Small Business small business advice small business growth Small Business Loans
3 Signs You’re a Proactive Recruiter
Spark Hire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
The most successful recruiters are the ones who are proactive versus reactive. Proactive recruiters are always on top of the game and because of this they are able to fill positions with the right talent and with the speed that hiring managers need. There are three easy ways to know if you are a proactive recruiter: 1. You recruit BEFORE the jobs are available. You make time for networking.
Quote of the Week: “If you aren’t in the moment…
Something Different
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
…you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret. – Jim Carrey. <imdb.com> For this week’s quote we can thank Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and film producer Jim Carrey. think it’s good to stay hungry for more: It keeps me focused and driven. Happy Monday, Rory.
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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Top Developer Skills for Healthcare
Dice
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Healthcare IT is an industry capable of providing software developers with long-term stability, room for growth, access to innovative technology, and the challenge of helping processes evolve—provided they’re willing to take on some extremely complex projects. Any developer with a deep knowledge of the interfaces governing every level of EHR is worth his or her weight in gold.
Workday Rising 2015: Kanjoya spotlights data science capabilities that reveal employee motivations and intent
Kanjoya
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
In our inaugural appearance at Workday Rising (September 28-October 1, 2015, Las Vegas), Kanjoya is showcasing our data science capabilities that enable Workday customers to reveal employee motivations and intent from unstructured, text-based data. Our algorithms can identify the theme(s) without employees explicitly using terms like “benefits/compensation” or “leadership” in their feedback.
How Much Can We Really Demand of the People We Hire?
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
A few weeks ago I interviewed for a job there was no way in hell I’d ever get. Culture Hiring Process HR Insights Talent Acquisition Talent Management Workforce Featured
3 Talent Pools to Tap With Flex Work
The Business of Talent Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Want to “cast a wider net,” tap new talent sources and hire a more diverse workforce
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.
Can Companies Truly Offer the Work Flexibility that Employees Crave?
The People Equation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce ® Study (EWS). All opinions are mine. When I was a kid, the cartoon The Jetson’s featured flying cars. Decades later, we still aren’t flying around like George Jetson. The same came be said of the “workplace of the future.”
“I’ve already provided this information!” – How an integrated ATS and screening solution can help HR and stop irritating candidates.
HireRight
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Few things bother consumers as much as having a phone support rep tell them to provide their account number, even though they already had to enter it just to be able to speak with the rep to begin with. Unfortunately for HR, this also occurs frequently during job applications, especially when the applicant tracking system [.]. The post “I’ve already provided this information!” – How an integrated ATS and screening solution can help HR and stop irritating candidates. appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.
Hiring Wisdom: Why Should Great Employees Want to Work For You?
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
If you don’t know, it’s time to find out. How many of these items should be on your Top 10 List of reasons why a great employee should want to work for your organization? Best Practices Culture HR Insights HR Management Performance & Personality Talent Management Workforce Featured
7 Trending Absence Management Articles
Workforce Software
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
From paid sick leave to more expansive parental leave policies, absence management has been a trending topic of late. Here are seven articles on the subject that we’ve seen trending on Twitter in recent months: The Most Ridiculous Excuses for Skipping Work – Peppered with entertaining absence excuses, it’s easy to see why this article. Workforce Management Absence Management
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.
Negotiating a Better Severance Package
Dice
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Even in a fairly stable economy, job security can be fleeting. At a moment’s notice, and without warning, you could be ushered into a conference room and asked to sign a “separation agreement.” Although imminently displaced workers may not have much leverage in such situations, that shouldn’t stop them from trying to negotiate a better severance package. Almost) Everything’s Negotiable.
Are Your Job Descriptions Full of Unconscious Biases? These Tools Can Tell You
Entelo
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
We make great effort here on the ol' Entelo blog to provide value to those purveyors of talent who must find, qualify, engage, and ultimately attract great people to their organizations. Sourcing new individuals and getting people excited about a company they may not have even known existed is no pedestrian task, which is why you see so much material here about outbound recruiting processes.
The Growing Importance of Connecting and Staying Relevant
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
We only allow Internet access from 12-2 pm! Best Practices HR Insights Leadership Organizational Leadership Social Media Management Social Networking Featured
Is Your Dress Code Discriminatory?
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Employers have many reasons for implementing standards that regulate employee appearance. The primary reasons include: Creating a uniform “look” for employees to distinguish them from customers and promote a professional atmosphere. Improving productivity by promoting a more formal atmosphere. Ensuring safety for everyone. Avoiding Gender Discrimination in Dress Codes.
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?
The Art of Listening: Establishing Trust without Saying a Thing
Trust Matters
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Buyer Psychology. Ask a client what they want, and they’ll tell you “expertise; credentials; someone who’ll meet my needs.” ” Ask them what their needs are, and they’ll tell you. But ask really successful salespeople (or honest clients with experience in buying), and they’ll tell you how it really works. It all depends on why you’re listening.
How to Manage Compensation Questions During Mergers or Aquisitions
Compensation Today
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Jessica Miller-Merrell, blogging4jobs There’s nothing scarier than showing up to work one day to find your world turned upside down by an acquisition or merger. All too often, though, that’s exactly what happens. Executives make plans behind the scenes, contracts are drawn up and employees go on with their daily business completely unaware. Is a merger or acquisition in your future?
It’s Time to Think Differently About Your Frontline
DDI's Talent Management Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
As companies strive to move from good to great, they can’t neglect the start of their leadership pipeline – frontline leaders
What’s It Take to Be an Entrepreneur? Small-business Evangelist Ramon Ray Shares Tips
Paychex
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Paychex interviewed small-business evangelist Ramon Ray to gather tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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Performance Management: Going Beyond the Appraisal
TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Performance and performance management – it’s something every organization, be it a Fortune 500 or a non-profit or a public sector institution talks about. Odds are they talk about it a lot and despite all that talk it is still likely a topic that causes managers and leaders to want to pull out their hair and one that stirs feelings in employees ranging from dread to fear to mental eye-rolling.
Attention Federal Contractors! You have a new poster.
OmegaHR Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
If you are a Federal contractor there is a new EEO poster you must display. It is a supplement to the EEO “It’s the Law” poster you have already had to display. As of September 9, 2015 you must display the poster supplement. The important issue added to this deals with pay secrecy. This must be displayed until the OFCCP and the EEOC develop a new poster. You can down load the supplement HERE.
Research Proves Your Reputation Matters with New Colleagues
45 Things
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
If your grandmother always told you that your reputation matters a great deal in this world, she wasn't just offering some old-fashioned advice that doesn't matter anymore. According to a new study by Stanford GSB professor Adina D. Further, you'll build an even stronger network if you've got someone inside the new organization who knows you and is singing your praises. Post helpful content online.
SMEs Are Reaping The Benefits Of Simplification
SAP Innovation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
There has never been more of a need for business simplification than now. In a demanding and international business environment, even small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) need to become more global. SMEs can do this by outsourcing parts of their operations, creating digital businesses that serve many channels, and meeting complex tax and compliance requirements.
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.
Yes, Your Startup Needs to Think About HR
Cornerstone On Demand
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Bureaucracy tends to be a dirty word in tech hubs like Silicon Valley, a place where startups and their admirers value the efficiency of a lean team. As a result, Human Resources—a department associated with process and compliance—often ends up on the back burner. So, just when should a startup start taking HR seriously? It helps you retain people better. How can you improve happiness?
How To Find The Talent You Need To Solve Challenges That Don’t Exist Yet
SAP Innovation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Although executives, analysts, and experts regularly try to predict where business is headed, the pace of innovation continues to exceed our expectations and imagination – especially when it comes to the world of work. Not only is technology impacting how we work and interact with each other, it’s transforming what we actually do for work. billion. That’s roughly 50% of all of jobs worldwide.
Finding the Qualified and Passionate Candidate
TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Passion will never quit being a buzzword. Candidates often like to refer to themselves as passionate and employers often ask for the “passionate go-getter” in job postings. Passion will be important in just every field if candidates want to be happy at work and employers want to have the most productive employees possible. We’ve conducted hundreds of interviews and enabled thousands.





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