ClearCompany HRM

JUNE 2, 2015

The misappropriation of employer branding responsibility has 41% professionals believing HR has a relatively passive role in the process. The same 41% said they believe HR is only consulted or informed about employer branding, but doesn’t play a principal role in the actual process. How are HR professionals shifting the future of employer branding? Employer Branding Workplace

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Insperity

JUNE 2, 2015

While the concept of a “skills gap” has been criticized, for many hiring managers the talent shortage is real – very real. whopping 40 percent of employers in the United States report difficulty filling certain jobs, according to a recent talent shortage survey from ManpowerGroup. These roles are among the top 10 hardest-to-fill American jobs, according to the survey.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 2, 2015

First of two parts. Hiring managers and recruiters have a long history of rejecting “job jumpers.” And even today, 43 percent of employers won’t consider job jumpers, according to CareerBuilder. If you are not familiar with the term, a “job jumper” or “job hopper” is a recruiting prospect who has had short tenures with several employers. more…).

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HR Bartender

JUNE 2, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by   Mars Drinks. They believe the workday can be much more than the daily grind. That’s why they’re 100% dedicated to the workplace. They deliver workplace drink solutions that inspire organizations and their people to rethink the daily grind and be more productive, collaborative and engaged. Learn more at marsdrinks.com/rethink. Enjoy the post!).

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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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New to HR

JUNE 2, 2015

Every day it seems like the world is going just a little bit faster. Hurry Up'!  It doesn’t help that the end of each quarter brings with it its own set of rushed projects as everyone tries to reach the set goals. While it can be tempting to urge the employees to rush a little bit harder, take a step back and take a deep breath! The term ' hurrying ' itself is rather useless.

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42 Fictional Quotes to Help You Achieve Real Success

Cornerstone On Demand

JUNE 2, 2015

A calligraphy class was Steve Jobs' muse; he sought to unite the elegance of ancient script with the functionality of a computer interface. When Ingvar Kampard had to remove a new table's legs to fit it into his car, the idea for Ikea was born. While life events like these are a wondrous source of idea ignition, sometimes we just want to relax. Click on image to see it bigger).

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Let’s Talk About the Trend Away From Base Pay Increases Towards Short Term Rewards

Something Different

JUNE 2, 2015

…So this morning I read a great piece ( here ) from the NY Times highlighting a sea change in the way compensation is being managed in the U.S. last year. ^In short, there is ever increasing downward pressure on base pay, with companies shifting dollars that have historically been allocated towards salary bumps towards one-time bonuses and perks. So what does it all mean? Happy Tuesday, Rory.

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ATD Human Capital

JUNE 2, 2015

Randy Emelo has worked with a number of Fortune 500 companies that use mentoring to support peer learning and productivity improvement. Here are some ideas on how you can use mentoring to improve productivity among your workforce. Click here to read full version

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JUNE 2, 2015

With summer right around the corner, attracting the best interns is an important part of an overall recruiting strategy for companies to win the war for talent. Many companies look for interns who show potential of becoming full-time employees, and therefore keep their future hiring needs in mind when recruiting their student interns. more…).

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Kanjoya

JUNE 2, 2015

I recently returned from the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT) Summit on Women and IT. The The event brought together change leaders from across the United States to discuss strategies to increase the number of women and girls in STEM fields, and to thoughtfully consider the obstacles associated with doing so. The process was inspiring and informative, eye opening, and encouraging–as we delved into both the real challenges associated with improving diversity in STEM fields, and the real solutions devised by many of the visionaries in attendance.

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RecognizeThis!

JUNE 2, 2015

by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Every workplace has a culture for good or ill. Creating a WorkHuman culture requires transparency, resources and evolution over time. One of my go-to blogs for continual learning in HR is Sharlyn Lauby’s HR Bartender. In particular, her post today on corporate culture resonated deeply with me as I’m in final preparations for WorkHuman in Orlando, FL, next week.

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Paychex

JUNE 2, 2015

An interview with Paychex safety expert Donna Mandell reveals common misconceptions about workplace safety, and how to establish and implement an effective program

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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.

GuideSpark

JUNE 2, 2015

A switch to an active OE can make all the difference for you and your employees. Passive vs. Active: What’s the Big Difference? Passive Open/Annual enrollment enables employees’ benefits to automatically “roll over” from the previous year without the individual having to do anything. Active enrollment, on the other hand, requires employees to take some form of action , such as reviewing plan materials and making benefit selections, in order to receive benefits for the upcoming plan year. An oft-cited 2011 HighRoads survey puts the number of U.S. Active OE Truly Engages Employees. Facebook.

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Compensation Cafe

JUNE 2, 2015

Editor's Note: Today's post comes to us courtesy of guest contributor Ian Davidson. Introduction. I was at a Bank of England lunch in a conversation with a senior executive of an American bank and her partner, a gifted financial analyst.  We discussed the impact of bonus accrual accounting standards on balance sheets.  Pressures on bonus structures. Impact. Future value becomes unknowable. 

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Achievers

JUNE 2, 2015

Many companies tout their employee training and development programs as major perks of employment, but their staff doesn’t always agree. Any professional education program will come with a price tag, so it’s crucial that your employees truly benefit from these offerings. Do your homework. Watching demonstrations? Role-playing and hands-on experimentation? Match training to needs.

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MTM

JUNE 2, 2015

How to Compose a Meaningful Note of Recognition. If you’re not sure how to write a note of recognition, we’re here to help. This post is inspired by a recent client training on how to effectively recognize employees using our social recognition platform, Carousel (it’s as fun as it sounds). Here’s a simple but effective recipe you can use when writing a note of appreciation.

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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?

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Ceridian

JUNE 2, 2015

By Eric Schuster, Vice President,  Dayforce Product Management at Ceridian. Successful leaders know that effective performance management is necessary to engage employees. When performance management is done right, employees know what is needed from them to meet organizational goals, allowing them to take ownership of their career development. At Ceridian, we have worked to build […]. Recruitment & Talent Management Ceridian corporate culture Dayforce Performance Management employee engagement HCM HR human capital management Human resources performance management

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Entelo

JUNE 2, 2015

Take a look in the mirror lately? New hiring trends and initiatives have quickly emerged in the past five years – using tools and data to drive recruiting, catering to the ever-enigmatic Generation Y (endearingly named Millennials), and improving workplace diversity. What’s to say for other industries? On the pie chart of a company’s makeup, it’s not just about getting an even split. Pipe dream?).

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ChristopherinHR

JUNE 2, 2015

Do you like ice cream? If you like ice cream you really like it. I had a friend – a wispy thin woman – who kept several quarts in her freezer. Not one or two: several. Generous as most Southern … Continue reading → Leadership difference feedback impact truth work

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Symbolist

JUNE 2, 2015

It used to be 6-Sigma. Then it was technology. Then it was a focus on recognition and now HR just HAS to be in the “big data” camp or you’re just not doing it right. Well – let’s add one more thing to put on your “to-do” list to be a forward thinking HR wonk. Morality. Yep… morality. A new study (always a new study no?) know this sounds like a “duh” moment, but it needs to be said. At.All.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 2, 2015

A reader writes: I’m a college student headed to my first internship this summer and your blog has been so helpful in the preparation for that. wrote a great cover letter and resume thanks to your advice, which was so different from our career center, and I know that helped me get the position. Thank you. My question is about eating lunch or taking breaks at my desk. If I choose to spend some or all of my lunch break at my desk, will it look bad if I’m visibly at my desk not working? You know, eating a sandwich and reading a book or checking Facebook. That’s bad for your reputation.

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The HR Capitalist

JUNE 2, 2015

Pro basketball's Chicago Bulls fired their coach, Tom Thibodeau , this week. The press release was a scathing rebuke of a manager who was widely thought to be a high performer and an innovator in his industry. Here's a taste. Put your helmet on: Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said, “The Chicago Bulls have a history of achieving great success on and off the court.

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Ohio Employer's Law

JUNE 2, 2015

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that an employer violates Title VII’s religious accommodation requirements if the need for an accommodation was a “motivating factor” in its decision, regardless of whether the employer had actual knowledge of the religious practice or its need to be accommodated. The case, EEOC v. Have a conversation with the applicant or employee.

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HR Ringleader

JUNE 2, 2015

I saw the hysterical faux TED talk by Shia Labeouf and cracked up.  It is a minute long rant where he passionately and aggressively compels you, the viewer, to JUST DO IT.  If you haven’t watched it, go DO IT now.  It’s a fun minute of your life. Look, I don’t know what motivated him to create this piece of brilliance, but I’m glad he did.  One of the best lines is, ” You’re should get to the point where anyone else would quit but you’re not going to stop there.” That’s What if you didn’t do that anymore?  What if I didn’t?

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 2, 2015

Not every company has an HR department–or even an HR person. While I think you should definitely have a dedicated, knowledgeable HR person on board before you hit 50 employees, not everyone agrees with me. If you find yourself at a company that doesn’t have HR, here’s what you can do. Tips about Dealing with Problems when There’s No HR

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Levers that Drive Innovation

Great Place to Work

JUNE 2, 2015

Connecting Culture and Process to Move from “Idea” to “Implementation” Companies invest in innovation to serve internal and external goals. Often new ideas surface, yet unfortunately, so do roadblocks which prevent them from being implemented. These roadblocks are often rooted in the company's culture, as well as in the innovation process itself. Blogs

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Kontiki Enterprise Video

JUNE 2, 2015

Several multi-national enterprises with international workforces deal with various corporate network challenges. Since the number of IP-based corporate functions increases, the demand for a reliable and effective enterprise video content management also increases. What is Kollective SD ECDN? These will be installed in employee devices. Why Choose Kollective SD ECDN? It has minimal deployment.

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