Linkage

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

There’s a very simple reason why Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins is as relevant and influential today as when it was first published in 2001. One of their most significant and well-reported findings is that good is the enemy of great. These leaders are special. They make a difference. And all of these skills and competencies can be developed.

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ClearCompany HRM

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

“Clear organizational goals can drive employee efforts throughout the organization. But if employees do not know what the organization's goals are, those goals lose the ability they have to energize employees towards their achievement. Communicating organizational goals to employees is essential for achieving those desired outcomes.” - OPM.gov. Yes, we’re talking in the candidate stage. A.

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UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

You know I’m a big fan of Freakonomics. talk about them fairly often. This is due in part to the nature of the content–it’s not explicitly about HR, recruiting, or business. It just ties in nicely with what we do, as you’ll see in this post. During a recent episode , the host talked with a professional economic forecaster about what it takes to be great at forecasting. The

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Get Hppy

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Even if managing remote employees is becoming a more widespread phenomenon, many leaders stills struggle with one of its key aspects – employee recognition. It doesn’t matter whether employees work on-site or remotely – obviously, they need to be engaged and motivated all the same. Unfortunately, without the opportunities for spontaneous ‘Good job!’ Gamify it.

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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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TriNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Employees don’t leave companies; they leave bosses. You may have heard this old business adage before. But what types of bosses do people leave? And, more importantly, are you one of them? The diva I. Visit site for full story. Leadership Horrible Bosses

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HighGround

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. Stay tuned every month as we give you a rundown of the industry news you might have missed. Video] 9 Employee Engagement Archetypes. Everyone is talking about low employee engagement levels, but are managers even thinking about this concept in the right way? While many judge employee engagement based on satisfaction and performance, this video outlines why you might need to redefine what qualifies as an “engaged employee.”. Bad Bosses: It’s Not Always Their Fault.

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Dice

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Successful project managers have a very particular set of skills. They’re organized enough to coordinate disparate groups of people from within an organization to work together to complete a project with a lot of moving parts. They’re likeable enough that they can calm down frustrated or angry people, and help them overcome their obstacles. Sometimes such promotions happen organically. Transition.

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PeopleDoc

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

HR is usually put in one of two buckets: Insider hr

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

“ Ray, you deserve a “D‑” for your performance today. You rambled for 50 minutes. It It was obvious to all of us that you did not prepare at all because there is no way you could have and been that disorganized at the outset if you had prepared. Culture HR Insights HR Management Leadership Organizational Leadership Talent Management Workforce Featured

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WalkMe Change

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

With the Oscar buzz everywhere, we here at Change! thought it would be fun to give out an award of our own, to companies wit hthe best leadership and change management strategies, who successfully went through a transformation or a change process, only to prevail. These And the Winners for Best Leadership and Change Management Strategies are… 1. Shell. Santander. Congrats to them. Target.

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Onboarding Is The Holy Grail Of Employee Retention, Engagement and Productivity

TalentCulture

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

How does effective onboarding relate to retention, engagement and customer satisfaction? Simply put, in every way. Onboarding is a widely misunderstood practice. Some companies believe it’s a handshake on day one with a pile of papers for the new hire to complete. In actuality, great onboarding begins at the first touchpoint in the relationship. Onboarding Is Not Brain Surgery. client retention.

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HR Hardball

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Even as kids we all realized something… when you ask “what’s for dinner?” ” and the answer is “ leftovers, ” Mom was out of time, patience, or energy. No matter the reason, dinner was going to be, as they say, “sub-par.” ” Edible? Sure, it’s edible , but so is tree bark. Leftovers just aren’t the same. But guess what?

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Dice

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The technology industry’s unemployment rate edged downward in the fourth quarter of 2015, hitting 2.9 percent—a tenth of a percentage point down from the third quarter of the year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Although that’s higher than earlier in 2015, when the unemployment rate in tech dipped as low as 2.0 percent, it’s still better than the overall U.S. percent to 1.80

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Reward Gateway

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

If you’re looking for a job , you’ve seen probably hundreds of job descriptions. If you work for a Human Resources Department, you’ve probably written and/or posted just as many, if not more. Are you bored of reading them? We’re bored of writing them—so we started thinking about what is wrong with the way we’ve been writing them and how to fix it. Job Design

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Blogging 4 Jobs

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

There is widespread agreement as more and more companies realize that our traditional performance management processes are archaic. Worse yet, I’d argue most performance management processes have nothing to do with performance at all. Unfortunately, fixing this today isn’t as simple as taking an antiquated system and “going digital” with it. Based on reliable information.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

By Art Lambert. Employee Handbook & Policies Social Media Management Social Media Policies Social Networking Talent Management

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HRchitect

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Written by: Samantha Colby. When you hear the word social, what comes to your mind? For some it is the character trait that conjures up an image of a person who may be a social butterfly. Others may recall the word in the form of a noun and reflect on the last networking event attended and connections forged as a result. I’m a marketer. Human Resources departments are no exception.

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The People Equation

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I’ll never forget the first time a male colleague (a peer) asked me to pick up his stuff after a meeting. I was quick to set a boundary: “You brought this stuff into the meeting room, I’m sure you can bring it back to your office.” ” Needless to say, he didn’t ask twice. But not all women are as bossy as me. wrote about this topic for the InPower Coaching site.

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Hoops

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The relationship between HR and hiring managers, specifically when it comes to filling open positions, can be complicated. HR professionals work diligently to find and screen candidates, only to get pushback from managers about the quality or quantity of applicants. As I’ve written about before , hiring the best available talent is an ‘all hands on deck’ endeavor.

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Would you recruit the handsome fella first?

HR Zone

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Talent. Would you recruit the handsome fella first

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Hoops

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The relationship between HR and hiring managers, specifically when it comes to filling open positions, can be complicated. HR professionals work diligently to find and screen candidates, only to get pushback from managers about the quality or quantity of applicants. As I’ve written about before , hiring the best available talent is an ‘all hands on deck’ endeavor.

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Paychex

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

If a business decided to challenge a former employee’s unemployment claim, it’s critical to respond quickly and thoroughly. Here’s what business leaders need to know about the SUI claim process

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HR Ringleader

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I’ve been honored to work in the HR industry for twenty years. Honestly, with all the perceived negatives, there are so many more great moments that make working with people worthwhile. But, as I sit here as an analyst, conducting research surveys and interviewing HR leaders, I find it sad that we are not really moving the needle as much as we should. Unusual? Gross? Mundane?

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Halogen Talent Managment

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

On the leadership/HR side of great culture we tend to very technical. We talk about having a clear vision and mission, about what we do and where we're going. We look at ways to measure our culture and drive the various components of the culture we desire. What we rarely hear about is how our employees would define great culture

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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.

asking for time off when coworkers don’t, odd bathroom restrictions, and more

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Manager told me not to go to the bathroom between 8 and 8:05 a.m. work from 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m., and maybe am a minute or two late at times, that’s it. came in yesterday on time, went to my desk, put everything down (purse, coat, etc.), and went to use the bathroom. As I’m coming out of the bathroom, my manager said that I was three minutes late. told him I was on time but I was in the bathroom. He said, “You were on time?” I said yes. Then he said, “Well, don’t go to the bathroom between 8:00 a.m. Talk to her!

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Workday

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

What does it take to be at the top of your golf game? Pro Golfer Brandt Snedeker, who won last week’s Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, discusses the importance of integrity, passion, and planning in an interview with Workday—and reminds us that golf should always be fun. Company News & Culture athletes Brandt Snedeker golf integrity Workday Ambassador

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Have you ever noticed how we humans tolerate all kinds of things on a daily basis? Best Practices HR Communications HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Talent Management Featured

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