SAP INNOVATION
MARCH 13, 2016
IoT 2.0: Rewiring To Create Live, Digital Businesses
When the phrase “Internet of Things” was coined, probably in 1999 by Kevin Ashton of the Auto-ID Center, it was mainly about RFID technology and the early Internet impacting supply chains and logistics. In parallel, Neil Gerstenfeld talked about “When things start to think” while he was at MIT Media Lab. This can be read as an early take on artificial intelligence, or on IoT – or both.
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HOOPS
MARCH 13, 2016
7 Hiring Trends in 2016 You Need to Know
Most of the forecasts for hiring trends in 2016 are predicated on a continuing economic upswing coupled with higher adoption rates of new technology in HR departments. In this article by Susannah Snider (@SusSnider), there's good news for job-seekers (higher pay) and bad news (increased healthcare burden on employees). Take a look at what to expect in the workplace for the rest of the year.
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ASK A MANAGER
MARCH 13, 2016
I haven’t told my employer I don’t have a car, my mentee is a bad person, and more
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. haven’t told my employer I don’t have a car. I’ve been working in a new job as an assistant for a few months. Due to a few different circumstances, I don’t have a car, but recently, I found a coworker who I can carpool with. However, my employer has asked me a few times to run errands for him. In order to run these errands, I’ve been using Uber and just swallowing the cost. Today I was asked to do an errand, but was unable to do it due to my carpool situation. As a result, this drew another employee away from the office.
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TAKE IT PERSONEL-LY
MARCH 13, 2016
Respect Is Not A Given
“Truth, Trust + Tenacity: How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary“, is the latest book from Ritch K. It lets readers peek behind the curtain to see what it takes to become an extraordinary leader in today’s business climate. Ritch Eich shares the secrets of building a culture around trust, engagement, energy and civility that lets […].
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  • INCONTEXT   |  SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
    Mobile Bill Pay: Taking the headache out of paying bills
    One German organization capitalizes on the ?mobile mobile first? mindset of today?s consumers MORE >>
  • HR BARTENDER  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
    Employees Refuse to Change Behavior – Ask #HR Bartender
    I honestly believe getting employees to change their attendance and punctuality behavior is one of the hardest things ever. Today’s reader is having the same challenge.  . Showing up late to work is a big issue in our company. We do adjust an employee’s pay accordingly if they’re late and issue warnings. But it doesn’t seem to change their behavior. Any advice? Here’s the thing. If an employee knows what time they are supposed to be at work and they don’t show up at that time, that’s an attendance issue – for the employee. The consequences don’t have to be disciplinary. So what do they do? MORE >>
  • TAKE IT PERSONEL-LY  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
    Why Your Business Should Be Running Apprenticeships
    Although a huge part of modern business, a lot of people forget about apprenticeships. These offer countless people a route into the career of their dreams, and can offer a variety of advantages for any business. If you’ve ever considered running an apprenticeship at your business, I strongly recommend it! Here are just a handful […]. Business apprentice apprenticeship business outcomes business tips Career Career Advice Employee Engagement Growth Humanbiz Improvement innovation interns internships job skills Leadership learning Management small business Success Workplace MORE >>
  • HR C-SUITE  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
    New Trends in Workplace Wellness Programs
    In today’s world of global connectivity, the term workplace has been redefined. The advent of the internet has allowed the offices to transcend physical boundaries and beat the clock. Round the clock functionality of businesses is a common thing now. Office-life has become increasingly competitive, taking its toll on the employees and employers alike. This […]. Featured Productivity latest workplace trends wellness programs workplace wellness MORE >>
  • EVERYDAY PEOPLE  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
    Golden Years !!
    “Don’t let me hear you say life’s taking you nowhere.” ” David Bowie. As you read this, you’re probably starting your next work week. What does that look like for you? I can’t venture to say what the details are in what you do because everyone’s job is different. What I’m wondering is – do you have a “job” or are you in a stage of your “career” ?? This year I hit a milestone that never seemed within reach when I graduated college. I am entering my 30th year in Human Resources !! This needs to change. MORE >>
  • Employees Refuse to Change Behavior – Ask #HR Bartender HR BARTENDER  |  SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016