Motivate me. I dare you.

Decision-Wise

JANUARY 27, 2016

In coaching individuals, one of the questions I often choose to begin a dialogue on leadership is, “What is your primary responsibility as a leader of this organization?”  The responses vary greatly and, although some would claim that their response to this question is THE answer, I’ve found a number of replies that I might agree with. Entertaining, somewhat sad, but not motivating. dare you.

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ClearCompany HRM

JANUARY 27, 2016

Mastering. new employee onboarding. is far from easy. Managers have to craft job offers, organize employee documents, perform background checks, facilitate training, set up payroll and the list goes on and on. Keeping all those things organized, let alone making the process efficient, is enough to make managers want to pull their hair out! Employee Onboarding

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Dice

JANUARY 27, 2016

Tech pro salaries are on the rise, according to the latest Dice Salary Survey. But where have those salaries grown the fastest? Dice’s latest interactive visualization can give you a solid idea of the average salary growth in cities and states around the country. The strong rise in traditional tech hubs such as Silicon Valley—where salaries increased 13.5 percent during that same five-year period.

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TriNet

JANUARY 27, 2016

Guest post by Structured GI Leadership Emotions have no place in the workplace – or do they? We are all humans and emotions make us just that. Your emotional intelligence is, essentially, your. Visit site for full story. Entrepreneur Advice & Inspiration emotional intelligence emotional IQ

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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.

Laurie Ruettimann

JANUARY 27, 2016

I’m missing a tweet-up in Raleigh , tonight. I’m bummed. have to work. By working, I mean that I have to go to another town and talk about some stuff. Then I get to have dinner with friends that I initially met through the internet. Man, the internet is something else! Back in the day, I thought the internet was going to change my life. I had a cat. It did. The ultimate hustle, baby.

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4 Reasons Social Media Is A Critical Recruiting Tool

TalentCulture

JANUARY 27, 2016

There’s always that tipping point when the future turns into the present; novelty becomes the new normal. In tech recruiting, that’s the case with social media. If you’re not building social media into your recruiting efforts at this point, you’re not really recruiting on par with the industry standard. Need a kick in the pants before life puts you in a food coma? Perhaps. Does it matter why?

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Dice

JANUARY 27, 2016

If you’ve read the latest Dice Salary Survey , you know that the average salary for technology professionals in the U.S. is higher than ever—up 7.7 percent to $96,370 annually. And that growth isn’t limited to salaries, with bonuses and contract rates also on the rise. For example, let’s say you’re applying for a Big Data job. And if a skill doesn’t seem to fit within this schema, leave it out.

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Are You Checking References? You Should Be.

EBI

JANUARY 27, 2016

It’s not terribly hard to look good on paper. nice resume can often get you in the door. There are also plenty of people who can ace an interview in their sleep. Jonathan Segal, a partner with Duane Morris in Philadelphia once told me people are perfect only twice in their lives… the day they are born and the day the interview for a job. Making a bad hire is a big mistake. Background Checks

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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.

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JANUARY 27, 2016

Job Boards Remain Great Candidate Source for Recruiters. know in the past I’ve called for the end of job boards, however, they have remained a great place for companies to reach and engage talent for their organization. Advantages of Free Job Boards & Free Job Postings. Also, take a look at some of the best Niche Job Boards out there for Recruit. PostJobsFree. Post jobs for free. USAJOBS.

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RecognizeThis!

JANUARY 27, 2016

by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — The hierarchy of needs can have a lot of value, but only if we really understand how needs are fulfilled in the workplace. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has staying power. It may often be reduced to an oversimplified pyramid, as I’ve written about before, and has its share of critics , but there is a silver lining! Where do we stand right now?

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Quantum Workplace

JANUARY 27, 2016

Successful business leaders know that recognition is crucial to engaging and retaining employees. So to help you learn more about the topic, we published a Recognition Trends Report, which included an analysis of what kinds of recognition have the biggest impact on employee engagement, what kinds of recognition employees value most, and employee perception of Read more. Employee Engagement

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Evil HR Lady

JANUARY 27, 2016

Large companies aren’t the only businesses that need an employee handbook. Even before you hire your first employee, you should establish your company’s policies and procedures in writing to help protect yourself, your business and your employee. Here are some best practices on what your handbook should cover and how you can distribute it. What to Include.

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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.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JANUARY 27, 2016

Each year I look forward to the PwC CEO survey findings. Uncategorized Featured

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PerformanceICreate

JANUARY 27, 2016

Mondays can suck. After 2 days of not having to respond to emails, answer off-the-wall questions and field complaints, the last thing employees want to do on their first day back to work is listen to their fearless leader blowing smoke up their tails with rhetoric, self-fulfilling agenda items and excuses for their lack of employment engagement initiatives. Justin, stop being so critical!

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How To Turn Your Employees Into Brand Ambassadors

Take It Personel-ly

JANUARY 27, 2016

You can run the best marketing campaign in the world, but at the end of the day, it’s a waste of money if your employees can’t wholeheartedly support your brand. Your employees are one of the most powerful tools you have to help you succeed. Turning them into brand ambassadors is a vital step for […]. Business Human Resources ambassadors Brand business outcomes business tips Career Employee Engagement Engagement excellence HR hrblog Humanbiz Improvement innovation Leadership Motivation Peopleskills small business Success Team Building Team Work Workplace Workplace culture

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Employee Turnover: 6 Reasons Why Good Employees Leave

Justworks

JANUARY 27, 2016

Ebbs and flows in an organization’s staff are not uncommon, but high employee turnover is a sure sign of a much more disruptive undercurrent. According to a Gallup study published earlier this year, one in two employees surveyed cited their boss as the reason for leaving a job. As a manager, steer clear of these six issues that cause employees to leave. HR Management

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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?

TLNT: The Business of HR

JANUARY 27, 2016

Have you heard the management joke: “The beatings will continue until morale improves?” ” Engagement HR Communications HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Retention & Engagement Talent Management Featured

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TalentWise

JANUARY 27, 2016

SterlingBackcheck has completed the merger with TalentWise. The unified organization will continue to serve the global human resources community with an enhanced technology platform and innovative products

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Compensation Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2016

Was 2015 the year of disruptive performance management models? Or will it be 2016? The HR media has certainly been talking as if there is widespread transformation underway. If your company is not on the bandwagon, don't feel like you've been left behind. The rumors of performance management's death are premature. So much for the bracing chill of numbers. What makes their mindset so different?

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RiseSmart

JANUARY 27, 2016

Tomorrow is national “Fun at Work Day,” a day in which businesses are encouraged to recognize the importance of being happy at work. According to research, happy people make better workers, and those who are engaged with their jobs and colleagues work harder and smarter. However, research shows us that not every company recognizes the potential of creating a culture that promotes enjoyment and value to employees. Randstad study shows that 36 percent of those surveyed would forfeit earning up to $5,000 a year just to be happier at work. Host a Game Day. Off-Site Activities. Foodie Fun.

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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.

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Halogen Talent Managment

JANUARY 27, 2016

When people first hear the term "people artist" in relation to work, they're curious. What does art have to do with work? What does it mean to be a people artist? People artists use their heart, ears, eyes, lips, and hands to bring out the best in others. They enliven and ennoble other people’s character, abilities, strengths, and contributions

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Do I have to agree to a flexible working request?

HR Zone

JANUARY 27, 2016

Perform. Do I have to agree to a flexible working request

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Total Employee Recognition

JANUARY 27, 2016

Communication plays a vital role in all aspects and all levels of business. The manner and frequency of how someone delivers a message directly determines how effective it will be. In a business setting, senior leadership delegates roles and responsibilities to management. Management then communicates processes, procedures, and expectations with their employees. The third rule of C.A.

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5 Go-To Tips for Communication Compensation

ReviewSNAP

JANUARY 27, 2016

Compensation is a touchy subject and now more than ever the hot, blinding spotlight is keeping a close watch. The scruples of pay gaps, compensation perception and how compensation is communicated are now the center of an ongoing discussion that’s keeping employers and HR professionals on the edge of their seats. Perhaps the most famous … Continue reading 5 Go-To Tips for Communication Compensation. The post 5 Go-To Tips for Communication Compensation appeared first on Reviewsnap. Compensation Employee Compensation productivity

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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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Dice

JANUARY 27, 2016

The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) puts unemployment within the tech industry at 2.6 percent in December 2015. Some 3,800 technology jobs were created that month. Data from the new DHI Hiring Indicators report (PDF) suggests that the average technology-job vacancy lasted 27.1 working days in 2015, roughly the same as the national average.

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Insperity

JANUARY 27, 2016

Innovation is the lifeblood of a successful business, yet it can be challenging for leaders to manage the “idea factory.” ” Well-meaning employees may propose new ideas that are beyond their area of expertise or simply too expensive to implement. How do you keep your employees engaged in thinking creatively, yet guide their enthusiasm in realistic and productive directions?

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OmegaHR Solutions

JANUARY 27, 2016

I recently did some supervisory training for a client. We discussed how they could be better bosses, but at the same time they talked about how they would like to see their boss be a better boss. thought it might be beneficial to pull this post out from 2013 and publish it again. We always talk about problem employees and how to solve those issues. We don’t spend as much time talking about problem bosses unless they are violating some law such as sexual harassment. Sometimes, however, the boss can be a problem for themselves and their employees. Bosses get frustrated with employees.

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