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Understanding Unconscious Bias–In a Single Glance  

Kanjoya

At Kanjoya, we work to make issues of diversity and unconscious bias tangible, quantifiable, and simple to understand. When we began this journey, we wanted to find a way to visualize unconscious bias, in a form that would be instantly actionable, clear, and concrete. We found it. Any number of additional stages could also be visualized. More on that to come… Learn More.

7 Ways Leaders Can Keep Their Promises (and the Trust) of Employees

TLNT: The Business of HR

Leaders make a lot of promises. They promise high-quality products and experiences to customers, careers that offer opportunity and purpose to employees, ambitious strategies to accelerate innovation to investors, and social and environmental responsibility to society at large. But in practice many leaders struggle to keep their commitments. common pitfalls to avoid.

Can You Confidently Answer the 4 Basic Performance Management Questions?

RecognizeThis!

by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Wanting to know we’re doing the right things at work is at the heart of performance management – and that’s a good thing. Eric shares key elements to create, maintain and support a successful real-time peer review program. Quoting below): Reflect on core values.  Embrace new technology. Explain and celebrate the launch.  Am I adding value?

Screening For Toxic Qualities In Candidates

TalentCulture

You did it — you found your unicorn. You found the perfect candidate with the skills and experience you need. Their resume looks great, and they seem like a good fit in their interview, so you bring them on board. After their first few weeks on the job, you fear you made a mistake. Your unicorn is conquering deadlines and turning in awesome work, but at the expense of the rest of the team.

Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance

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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JavaScript Tops GitHub’s Popular Languages

Dice

GitHub recently published a breakdown of the most popular languages on its site, and the results are wholly unsurprising. For the second year in a row, JavaScript tops the site’s rankings, followed by Java (which has steadily climbed in popularity since 2008, when the breakdown’s tracking begins), Ruby (which is declining in popularity), PHP , and Python. Programming GitHub programming languages

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How to Limit the Damage When You Fire an Employee

Evil HR Lady

Someone I had to let go recently is making his departure very difficult for everyone. He was fired, not because he was a horrible person, but because he was not getting the job done. He just is not a fit for the environment – and over the years could not improve his performance. We provided him with two options. Stay and undergo continued evaluation after re-evaluation until he improved, or leave and get a settlement. He chose the former at first, then opted for the latter and is now saying he was coerced into resigning. Any advice or suggestions that you could share?

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10 Things Employers Must Know About Their Policies and Agreements

TLNT: The Business of HR

By Brooke T. Iley and Stephanie Gantman Kaplan. Employer policies and agreements have recently come under fire. From governmental agency guidance and enforcement lawsuits, to state and local laws mandating employer action, employers now more than ever need to be smart in drafting and implementing policies and agreements. How do employers go about doing this? Not always. Absolutely. Likely yes.

THE TOP 20 BRANDED HR PROS: Meet Mary Faulkner, Head of Talent at Denver Water.

The HR Capitalist

Let's face it - Fearful of the spotlight and conservative to a fault, HR pros generally aren't the best examples to look towards when it comes to professional branding. Kris Dunn ( Kinetix RPO ,  The HR Capitalist ) and Tim Sackett ( HRU Technical Resources ,  TimSackett.com ) think that needs to change. They found out well-branded HR pros who are actual practitioners are hard to find.  . Tricky.

Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]

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.

Trends Driving the Evolution of the Human Capital Management Industry

Paychex

Human capital management (HCM) has become essential to employers of all sizes, providing a methodology and a technological framework for managing the number and speed of changes. There are several trends that enterprise-level companies need to be aware of when selecting HCM technology for their needs

What’s the Difference Between Pay Equity and Equitable Pay?

Compensation Today

Jessica Miller-Merrell, blogging4jobs Salary is a touchy subject, and it’s something that everyone - from the average employee to the well-known executive to celebrities - is curious about and treading lightly around. For those in the workforce helping to set salaries, keep employees happy and avoid lawsuits, it’s even more confusing and sensitive. Let us know in the comments below

‘Tell Us About a Disagreement With Your Boss’

Dice

Everybody disagrees with his or her boss from time to time. The question is how you navigate through that sort of tricky situation—and what you tell a job interviewer when asked about it later. If you find yourself on the receiving end of such a question, here’s your best answer: Position the Disagreement as Professional. Mention that the disagreement was professional and courteous. The Flip Side.

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Stuck in the Middle with You: Walking the Tightrope

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

Failing to ensure the mid-level have the skills they need to succeed is like asking them to walk a tightrope without a safety net

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Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation

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.

Data Suggests Silicon Alley Succeeding

Dice

New York City’s government has spent years pushing the city as a rival to Silicon Valley. To a large extent, those efforts have succeeded: major tech firms, startups, and entrepreneurs call the five boroughs home. According to a new analysis from the Center for an Urban Future , the number of New York City residents working in the tech sector has increased 71 percent over the past decade.

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Future Friday: What is “social loafing” and how will it affect your company?

OmegaHR Solutions

Not everyone pulls their own weight in a team effort. I was reviewing one of my favorite books, The Future of Work by Jacob Morgan , in preparation for another article I am writing and a webinar I am creating. In a discussion on the future of work and the size of teams Morgan brought up something called the Ringelmann Effect and the concept of social loafing. Naturally that got me curious. Ringelmann Effect. According to Wikipedia : Ringelmann (1913) found that having group members work together on a task (e.g., The decreased effort has been attributed to two reasons. Social loafing.

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How to Balance Hiring for Cultural Fit and Functionality

Spark Hire

Hiring managers today understand that cultural fit is a major point to consider when bringing a new employee on board. If the new team member doesn’t see eye-to-eye with co-workers and clashes with management, it’s unlikely that they’ll stick around for long. It’s a delicate balance, and it can make hiring difficult. Should they be good at collaborating on projects or prefer to work alone?

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How Digital Ecosystems Will Change Our World

SAP Innovation

I’ll admit it, I’m obsessed with visionary reports about the future of tech. Accenture’s 2015 Technology Vision Report is no exception. It’s densely packed with insights into digital business and heralds the rise of a game changing new phenomena – Digital Ecosystems. It’s a must-read. Accenture’s report is no blue-skies pondering. From digital business. To digital ecosystem. The result? Digital?

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2016 Training Program Best Practices

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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4 ways to encourage increased participation in employee wellness programs

Ceridian

Just about every company these days that has the resources to run an employee assistance and wellness program is doing so. These days, the benefits are too significant to overlook. Businesses that invest in the wellness of their employees are able to build teams that are more engaged, more productive and ultimately contribute more to […]. Health & Wellness employee engagement employee health employee productivity employee wellness time management wellness incentives Wellness Program

8 Tips for Preparing Higher Education Employees to Move to the Cloud

Workday

More higher education institutions are moving to the cloud to adapt to changing needs and meet modern-day expectations of students and employees. Asking employees to change the way they do their jobs can be challenging. Once deployed, customers tell us their employees—who may have been using paper-based processes and outdated administrative systems—are delighted with their Workday experiences.

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The Key to Staff Recognition that Supports the Fan Experience

RecogNation

If you’re a business, you rely on the patronage of your customers to keep the doors open, and customers flock to businesses where they have a positive experience. Businesses spend millions of dollars annually on their décor, marketing, product, and packaging to earn a returning customer. It’s how well a customer is treated, and your employees’ job satisfaction has a direct impact on it.

Courage to Love

Working Smarter Cafe

This week I attended a 2-day “Courage to Lead” training session that was focused on our company culture. It was outstanding, and a privilege to be in the room with 19 of my peers that help make Kronos a best place to work in global locations like Indianapolis, India, Canada and at our headquarters in […]. Uncategorized cloud computing customer experience Kronos best place to work Kronos jobs

Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success

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.

Leadership Is About Letting People Fail

SAP Innovation

If you’ve had a good, healthy relationship with a counselor or therapist in the past you’ll recognize these strategies already. therapist may see the problem or behavior that’s causing it, but they don’t tell you how to stop creating the problem, because that’s your job. If you’re anywhere near the startup ecosystem, you’ll consistently hear the mantra: “Fail fast.”. Often it is both.

The Restaurant Industry Trains America’s Workforce – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). A few months ago, I wrote a post about a workforce trend that I was noticing. Brilliant.

When an Executive Search Goes Bad: Remember, No One Held a Gun to Your Head

TLNT: The Business of HR

It’s become common practice in high level NCAA Division Athletics to use retained search firms to hire athletic directors and coaches. Recently, the University of Minnesota Athletic Director resigned before UM could terminate him for inappropriate activity, after being on the job for two years. How did the University of Minnesota respond to this termination? From the Minneapolis/St.

Young drivers distracted at the wheel?

Jelf

Young drivers are failing to make the most of developments in vehicle safety technology, instead prioritising “infotainment” The post Young drivers distracted at the wheel? appeared first on. Insurance young drivers

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HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces

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.

Simplified Financial Planning, Part III: The Future Of Financial Planning And Analysis Is Closer Than You Think

SAP Innovation

Previously in this series, we reviewed survey data from a report by the CFO Research and SAP titled “ The Future of Financial Planning and Analysis.” This detailed report covered what finance executives are saying about their current FP&A mandate and the role of data, technology, and right solutions in making quicker, better, and more accurate business decisions.

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August Product Update: Time Off Upgrades

Namely

Hi there, and welcome to Namely’s August Product Update! Every summer, PTO is a hot HR topic— especially in August. We’ve made some significant enhancements to Namely’s time off tracking functionality to help you handle all those vacation requests. Not only that, Namely can also help you stay compliant with new mandatory sick time laws—as blustery autumn quickly approaches. Read on!

How Crowdsourcing Can Solve Your Toughest Talent Gaps

Cornerstone On Demand

Talent management has traditionally focused on three main categories—short-term, mid-term and long-term needs—with the goal of ensuring a ready and solid supply of talent to meet any organizational need. In order to meet these new challenges, organizations need to adapt their talent approach to meet immediate needs, not just short-term, mid-term or long-term. Photo: Shutterstock.

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