TLNT: The Business of HR

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Editor’s Note :  Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Evaluations, Reviews & Appraisal HR Insights HR Management Performance Management Talent Management Featured

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BALANCEview HR

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Now is the time to optimize your job listing website for the mobile platform. It wasn't long ago the Internet became the go-to resource for many job seekers. There's no telling exactly when the Web became that destination. But in today's recruitment environment, it isn't enough to promote your job postings on just your website and traditional resources—another platform is on the rise.

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How Data is Being Used To Boost Recruitment and Retention

TalentCulture

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Big Data and the intelligent use of Analytics has been one of the top business topics of the last year. For anyone working in human resources or recruiting, ever greater use of data promises a revolution in the way decisions are made. Recruitment and retention of top talent differentiates a company from its competitors. To be clear, leveraging data presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

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You Don't Need to Understand Millennials: You Need to Understand People

Cornerstone On Demand

OCTOBER 9, 2015

There's no shortage of musings on (or critiques of) millennials. They want to make an impact on the world, but they're also self-obsessed. They want opportunities to learn and grow at a company, yet they're quick to job hop every few years. They seek mentorship and community at work, but crave autonomy at the same time. simple Google query for " What do millennials want at work?

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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.

QAspire

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The rate of change in the world of work is outpacing the rate at which we can adapt. In this world, best described as VUCA , several forces are at play. The average lifespan of a S&P 500 company was 75 years in 1937 and in 2011, it was 18 years. Source ). Car companies like Toyota once competed only with other car companies like Ford and Volkswagen.

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Compensation Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2015

For as long as I've worked in Human Resources the common solution most often suggested by all ranks and segments of the population for a host of employee issues was to simply. pay more. Why is it that some people always think that the reason behind almost every employee issue is that the pay is wrong?  Simple and uncomplicated reasoning, I suppose.  Just the way we like to solve our problems. 

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The biggest reason we hire people is because they have skill sets that meet our current needs. But business needs change and, perhaps more frequently, employees’ lives change: people have babies, get married, move on to new opportunities. It may look like you have every skill your department needs on paper, but when you face these changes, you’ll need people to do tasks and projects they weren’t hired to do. This is not an “if” situation; this is a “when” — so, what can your organization do to handle these inevitable moments with ease?

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Dice

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Web programming is a desirable skillset—and a lucrative one. Earlier this year, Dice reported that, when it comes to return on investment in education, Web developers rank among the top jobs , with the average annual salary hovering at around $77,000. Better yet, the Bureau of Labor Statistics believes the number of Web developer jobs will continue to grow through 2022. CSS Still Matters.

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SAP Innovation

OCTOBER 9, 2015

55% of B2B marketers say it is unclear what effective content marketing looks like at their organizations. Is your company one of them? This was one of the key highlights of the sixth annual B2B Content Marketing: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs released last week. They document their content marketing strategy. Want to learn more?

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David Zinger

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Employee Engagement: Problem or Experience? Ultimately to me, engagement is not a problem to be solved. It It is an experience to be lived, a result to be achieved, a relationship to be built, and a work-based pathway to well-being. David Zinger. Keep that in mind as you work today. If you want a little more about this read my Linkedin post: Employee Engagement: What’s Your Problem?

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The Week in HR (10.9.2015)

Something Different

OCTOBER 9, 2015

<www.graceville.k12.mn.us> It’s Friday, so as always here are a few articles you should be reading: Laurie Ruettimann has a solid 4-part series up on her site about the core components of a great company culture here. Ergo, whether focusing on building a stronger culture, or just looking to raise the water level around performance, collaboration has to be a table stakes requirement.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 9, 2015

I’m feeling generous today. And that’s strange because usually I spend my Fridays dangling hundred dollar bills down to the street from a fishing pole in my office, trying to avoid the catch. But, the past few days changed my mindset. You see, earlier in the week I was introduced to an in-house lawyer who was seeking information on the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Almost every single week of my life for the last 20 years, I’ve had to deal with an issue that just seems to never go away. Hiring Process HR Communications HR Insights HR Management Recruiting Talent Acquisition Talent Management Featured

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Feature Launch: Add Non-US Based Employees to Justworks!

Justworks

OCTOBER 9, 2015

We've heard from many of you that you'd like your non-US based employees included in the Justworks platform. Even if international employees aren't on Justworks payroll, you'd like to include them in the company directory and the company calendar, allow them to request paid time off, and give them access to the document center. We completely understand. Justworks Love

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College Grad Outlook Continues to Brighten

HRE's The Leader Board

OCTOBER 9, 2015

If you’re looking for further proof of an improved job market, check out Michigan State University’s latest Recruiting Trends report. The East Lansing, Mich.-based based institution has been conducting this research for the past 45 years.). Sure, many college grads are going to be saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in debt once they toss their caps in the air on graduation day.

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Spark Hire

OCTOBER 9, 2015

As you start your new recruiting business, you may not have a well established Applicant Tracking System (ATS).  When starting up your business the budget is tight and it’s important for you to understand that you do not need to spend big bucks in the beginning in order to be successful. DO create a tracking method early on in your business. DON ’T make it too complicated. Skill. Location. Email.

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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?

SAP Innovation

OCTOBER 9, 2015

I’ve worked in a few different managerial settings throughout my career, but the one that continues to resonate is my time in the quick- serve food industry. In my previous tenure with one specific company, I was transferred to a location managed by one of the most corporate-minded, emotionally oblivious managers I’ve ever encountered. And it showed in his hiring decisions. Click To Tweet.

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#TChat Preview: Three Steps to Selecting the Right HR Technology

TalentCulture

OCTOBER 9, 2015

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, October 14th , 2015, from 1-2 pm ET (10-11 am PT). Last week we talked about  why sourcing referrals can improve retention  and this week we’re going to discuss the three steps to selecting the right HR technology with this week’s guest: Mary Delaney , President, Recruitment Software Solutions at CareerBuilder. Biro and Kevin W.

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Ceridian

OCTOBER 9, 2015

By Greg Trok, Vice President of Consulting Services, Ceridian Among the true best-in-class organizations, there’s a basic understanding in place about human capital management – you don’t just need a great strategy for managing your employees. You also need a system for measuring your progress and communicating your results. In other words, you need management […]. Human Capital Management analytics Big Data data HR data HR strategy human capital management reporting

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Halogen Talent Managment

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Performance review season can be one of the most dreaded times in a person’s working life. But it doesn’t have to be. HR can help ensure managers and employees have the guidance they need to give and receive effective feedback and coaching. Our Surviving performance review season slideshare has tips for conducting great annual reviews and improving your company’s business results

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Paychex

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Benefits are a critical part of an employee's compensation package. But there are a number of misconceptions about the benefits elections process. Let's take a closer look at the essentials for managing that process and five common misconceptions of which your employees and HR staff should be aware

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What Makes The Best, The Best

Great Place to Work

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Great People Practices from the Best Small & Medium Workplaces Get ready! We're less than two weeks away from the Great Place to Work® 2015 Small and Medium Business Conference and also from the big reveal of the 2015 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List ! The programs and practices at these companies never cease to amaze – and they truly do get more impressive each year. Fabulous practices aside though, there are several vital concepts that hold true for the 50 Best Small & Medium Companies, no matter the year: Blogs

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SAP Innovation

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Finding the right talent continues to be an urgent issue for companies. As the economy continues to improve, businesses are experiencing intense competition in the job market. Yet when it comes to the critical work of talent acquisition, many companies fail to focus their full attention on this urgent need. In iCIMS’s recently published U.S. Data insights. The rise of the passive candidate.

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Dice

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is known as an outspoken type. It’s rare, though, for him to take swipes at other tech companies, much less one that aligns with his own commitment to luxurious aesthetics. But that’s exactly what Musk reportedly did with regard to Apple’s hiring practices. They have hired people we’ve fired. Fun Apple Engineering Job Hunting Tesla

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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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SAP Innovation

OCTOBER 9, 2015

55% of B2B marketers say it is unclear what effective content marketing looks like at their organizations. Is your company one of them? This was one of the key highlights of the sixth annual B2B Content Marketing: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends report from Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProfs released last week. They document their content marketing strategy. Want to learn more?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced rate changes for the  computer software employee exemption  and the  licensed physician or surgeon exemption. The The new rates take effect  January 1, 2016. For the computer software employees’ exemption: The minimum hourly rate of pay exemption increased to $41.85 from its previous rate of  $41.27; The minimum monthly salary increased to $7,265.43 from its previous rate of  $7,165.12; and. The minimum annual salary exemption increased to $87,185.14 from its previous rate of $85,981.40. from $75.19. percent increase in the CCPI.

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SAP Innovation

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Grace is a word with a heavy load. Some words are simple with a singular direct meaning. Not “grace.” It can mean simple elegance—as in, a sense of class and polish.  We use it when we describe the effortless movement of a superb athlete or the graciousness of a host. Grace can mean honoring the presence of someone—“You grace us with your company.” Grace is a game changer.

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