Tue.Jul 12, 2016
Wage Theft Laws: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business
TriNet
JULY 12, 2016
With increasing frequency, states are adopting “wage theft” bills. Because of this, TriNet has made the move to protect our clients by having worksite employees (WSEs) authorize their payroll. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance wage theft laws
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Scavenger Hunts as an Easy and Cost-Effective Way to Build Teamwork
The People Equation
JULY 12, 2016
Business professionals enjoying a team-building scavenger hunt. This post is brought to you by Strayboots , a company that provides customized mobile-enhanced scavenger hunts for corporate team-building events. See below for full disclosure. When you were a kid, did you ever participate in a scavenger hunt at a birthday party? Scavenger hunts are fun, no matter what your age.
HR Office Politics
Laurie Ruettimann
JULY 12, 2016
The one area where I’ve consistently failed during my entire career is office politics. I’m so bad at it. When I first started working, I could barely navigate the landscape of my HR department. walked into a minefield of hormones, broken promises, and horizontal envy. thought the way to make a name for myself was to stand out like an alpha. Unfortunately, I was five feet tall and not very impressive. mostly just acted like a brat. Once I understood the hierarchy of HR — and how I would always be at the bottom — I looked out at other departments. Maybe.
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how to become a brain-friendly leader
O.C. Tanner
JULY 12, 2016
In the late 1990s, American neuroscientist Michael Gerson discovered we actually have three brains – the massive brain in our head, and a much smaller brain in both our heart and our gut. All three are fully autonomous and also work collaboratively in sharing intelligence to help us make well-rounded decisions. Engaging Your Brains. Respect and appreciate those differences without judgement.
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Increased Employee Performance Starts with Data-Driven Company Culture
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Your employees are the most valuable asset in your organization, so ensuring that they are performing at their best should be a priority for any leadership team. This is where building a strong company culture using data becomes critical to achieving your strategic goals. Strong cultures are associated with higher employee engagement and performance, as well as stronger financial performance for the company as a whole.
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The 6 Dated HR Technologies Your Company Needs to Replace
TalentCulture
JULY 12, 2016
Just like professionals from other industries, human resource professionals are dependent on technology. However, the pace of advancement means some technologies become outdated very quickly. It might just be time to replace these six HR technologies with something a little more modern. Licensed Human Resources Management Systems. Static Computerized Training. Bulky, Obsolete Training Manuals.
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UCCS Shares How to Hire Faculty Who Will Support a Diverse Campus Environment
SkillSurvey
JULY 12, 2016
We all know that a prospective faculty member’s credentials and scholarly achievements are important. But the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, UCCS, insists upon knowing more. How well can the candidate motivate, engage with and support others? Is she able to collaborate well with faculty peers? UCCS has 11,000 students. different kind of reference checking helps.
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the millennial effect on employee engagement [slideshare]
O.C. Tanner
JULY 12, 2016
According to the Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data, today, more than one in three American workers are Millennials. Millennials have surpassed Generation X to become the largest share of the American workforce. Learn how to adapt to fully engage your Millennial workforce. The Millennial Effect on Employee Engagement from O.C. Tanner.
Recruiting Is Optimal Stopping
HR Examiner
JULY 12, 2016
“As I look more and more deeply into the mechanics of Computational HR (and Recruiting), I am surprised by what I find. The tools and techniques to deeply automate the disciplines are already in place.” Any place where time is an important limiting factor can be helped or solved with an optimal stopping analysis. For some reason, they are not immediately obvious inside the industry.
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Improving employee performance with OKRS
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Since the 1950s, business leaders have embraced a variety of management techniques designed to improve employee performance. In 1999, John Doerr introduced Objectives – Key Results (OKRs) to Google, a model he first learned about at Intel, and revolutionized goal setting. Today, OKRs are a de facto standard for aligning company and individual goals.
What Our Future College Grads Need to Know About Job Hunting
Blogging 4 Jobs
JULY 12, 2016
Thinking about your future can be scary because we all fear the uncertainty. However, to protect ourselves from huge disappointments, we need to be prepared. Therefore, as a college grad, you should get involved in a number of activities that will help you find your desired job. Even if you might not find it from the first try, you should be perseverant and stick to your objective. good organizer.
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Stop Blaming Millennials for Unrealistic Employee Expectations - DecisionWise
Decision-Wise
JULY 12, 2016
Here’s a situation that may feel like déjà vu to some. You have just concluded a difficult conversation with Tim, one of your software developers; while Tim works hard, he is certainly not your best developer. Yet, he just left your office wondering why he has not been given a raise in the last four months. The irony? Tim has only been with your organization for five. You slowly exhale, wondering how in the world you ended up with that set of unrealistic expectations. Download the Employee Value Proposition Survey and Report. Well, check your privilege at the door. He’s right.
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Are Tech Pros Fleeing the Big Tech Hubs?
Dice
JULY 12, 2016
Mention the words “tech hub,” and most people will think of the Bay Area. With the stratospheric rise of housing prices in major hubs, however, many tech pros are debating whether to move to smaller and more affordable towns with growing tech industries. Which of those smaller cities are growing the fastest, in terms of an influx of tech talent? percent). Nashville, TN (67.9 percent). percent).
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A grown man’s Facebook rant about ‘Pokémon Go’ led to his firing
The Employer Handbook
JULY 12, 2016
Are playing Pokémon Go on your smartphone yet? Of course not, you’re a Human Resource Professional, or in-house counsel, or employment lawyer in private practice. Me neither. Ok, maybe I might have downloaded the app purely for blog-related research and to catch ’em all. Kinda like this Australian SEO consultant during a business trip to Singapore. Err, former employer.
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Seven Habits That Are Stalling Your Employee Engagement Program And How to Fix Them
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Employees today want more than a steady, well-paid job at a promising company. In this competitive job market, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit, retain, and motivate top talent. Yet, they continue to rely on outdated employee engagement strategies that no longer work. As pressures increase from an evolving workforce, organizations from startups to enterprises must prioritize employment engagement now more than ever.
You Can Be A Powerhouse
NoExcusesHR
JULY 12, 2016
you can feel the energy in the room change when they come in.they bring something special that is hard to describe; yet, every one on the team wants to be around them.I want to be that person too. Success It's a funny thing that happens to people when they achieve a level of success that they perhaps only dreamt of earlier in their careers. Now they have to back up those words with action.
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Onboarding: Engage, Retain, Succeed
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 12, 2016
The first few weeks on the job are critical for new-hire retention. It is in these crucial few weeks that a new employee is assessing whether they have made the right move to join your organization. Research done in 2008 from Aberdeen Group cited 86 percent of companies believed it could take up to 6 months for an employee to decide if they want to stay long term.
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How To Use Recruiting Tactics to Hire The Best Candidates
Spark Hire
JULY 12, 2016
The hiring process is a big deal. Sorting through applications, setting up interviews, and undergoing the interview process all to hopefully find the perfect candidate is time-consuming, yet essential to keep your company moving forward. How do you engage top candidates and avoid not-so-great ones? So how do you keep up? Through top-notch recruitment tactics. Set New Hires Up for Success.
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Smart fashion that makes a statement
Jelf
JULY 12, 2016
Are you up to date with the most desirable wearable tech? Having the latest wearable gadgets can make life flow that bit smoother and when the gadgets look good – that makes it even better.
Move Beyond Learning to Applying: A Modern Management Development Program
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A better way to develop front-line managers !It’s well documented that people leave managers – not companies. Download this guide to learn how to shift the perspective from event to journey and how to take learners through Proficiency Journeys to get results.
Gratitude–You’re Doing It Wrong
Globoforce
JULY 12, 2016
Are you making gratitude all about yourself? Gratitude is the key to happiness in the workplace and everywhere else,” WorkHuman speaker and UC Davis professor Robert Emmons told us in an interview last year. Indeed, the personal benefits of cultivating more gratitude are well documented—including improved sleep , self-esteem, psychological and physical health, and mental strength. RELATED POSTS.
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The Business Case for HR Software and Analytics
ClearCompany HRM
JULY 12, 2016
HR Pros have heard for years that it’s their turn for a “seat at the table” and that they need to “get strategic” about people management. And while some might argue that HR Pros have been strategic and own people management already , there’s finally a study that makes it official. Talent Management
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Why Your Coworker Gets Special Privileges
Evil HR Lady
JULY 12, 2016
Your coworker seems to get special treatment all the time and it drives you crazy. Now, it’s possible that your boss is simply a bad manager who plays favorites (or who is too wimpy to stand up to an employee who doesn’t take her job seriously). Here’s why her life seems to be better than yours: She negotiated it when she was hired.
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The Rise of Remote Workers
Dice
JULY 12, 2016
Five years ago, when Hacker News asked people to contribute open job positions to its “Who Is Hiring?” thread, some 10 percent of the jobs were tagged as remote. This year, that number has risen to 20 percent. While a single thread on a tech-aggregator site isn’t exactly a scientifically rigorous source, it may offer some rough insight into broader industry trends. With unsolved U.S.
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Are your managers ready for a world without formal performance reviews?
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The future of the formal performance review is sparking lively debates. No matter what side you fall on, everyone agrees that effective managers make managing performance part of their daily routine. In this infographic quickly learn “5 Critical Skills for Managing Performance” every day.
HR Pros Agree: It is the Most Fascinating Topic Known to Man
Workforce Software
JULY 12, 2016
At WorkForce’s annual conference, HR professionals came together to discuss the future of work. This post sums up their predictions. Blog Organizational Culture ROI Workforce Management
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HRExaminer Radio: Episode #173: Lisa Sterling
HR Examiner
JULY 12, 2016
HRExaminer Radio is a weekly show devoted to HR Technology airing live on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7AM Pacific. HRExaminer Radio. Guest: Lisa Sterling, Executive VP, Chief People Officer, Ceridian. Episode: 173. Air Date: April 29, 2016. Lisa Sterling is the Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer for Ceridian. Guest Website and Social. Website | Twitter | Linkedin. Audio MP3 Audio MP3.
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Don’t Start Crunching Numbers Until You Know What Numbers to Crunch
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 12, 2016
I was helping a manager with the company’s analytics; the problem was framed as “falling engagement in front-line staff.” Now that is a good start because at this organization the link between the measure of employee engagement and customer satisfaction is well established, making this a business problem, not just an HR one. Furthermore it’s, at least potentially, an important problem.
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6 Factors Driving ‘Cloudsourcing’
NGA Human Resources
JULY 12, 2016
In recent years innovation and transformation in Human Resources (HR) have been considerably accelerated by the availability of new, innovative solutions such as HR outsourcing and cloud-based HR technologies. ‘Cloudsourcing’ – Cloudsourcing’ – the combination of HR outsourcing and cloud technology – will accelerate this evolution of HR towards a more strategic role even more.
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4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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Wanted: A better way to develop front-line managers! It’s well documented that people leave managers – not companies. Download this guide to gain key insights into why so many programs fall short and learn 4 key principles for designing an effective solution.
3 Ways to use Recognition to Boost Performance and Engagement
Terryberry
JULY 12, 2016
Co-authored by: Irv Rubin Ph.D., Matt Stone, J.D., Temenos, Inc. Recognition is one of the most powerful development and morale-building tools. Most people will likely nod in agreement with this statement, yet the truth is that far too few managers are using recognition as effectively as they could to lead their teams. The reasons are many. Recognition is a form of feedback, and feedback is feared.
The Recruiting Industry Is Undergoing a Violent Transformation
HR Gazette
JULY 12, 2016
Vox.com published a post on Ford CEO, Mark Fields in early April, regarding the techno-driven existential threat to the auto industry. You’ll know it has happened when your Uber ride arrives at your door without a driver. contend there’s a similar existential threat about to occur in the recruiting industry. Job seekers will finally have a chance to rejoice rather than complain.
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The Essence of Effective T??m Bu?ld?ng ?n F?v? E??? St???
Corn on the Job
JULY 12, 2016
Teams in business соmе іn аll ѕіzеѕ аnd shapes. They саn be undеr оnе rооf but оn differing flооrѕ; in оnе аrеа or scattered асrоѕѕ ѕtаtеѕ, tіmе zоnеѕ аnd countries. Yеt, buіldіng аnd mаnаgіng effective tеаmѕ is critical to a lеаdеr’ѕ ѕuссеѕѕ. Sо, hоw dоеѕ one build a team аnd keep it together аnd funсtіоnіng at an optimal lеvеl? Create a Shared Sense of Purpose. Dо people еngаgе?
Stuck In Neutral? How To Encourage Your Employees To Be Confident Decision Makers
SuccessFactors
JULY 12, 2016
Some decisions are easy. You probably don’t agonize over which pants to wear or whether to have cereal or eggs for breakfast. Other decisions? Well, when they are important, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details and question whether you are making the right one or not. Arguably, taking time to make important decisions is important, especially when it comes to your business. You want to be sure that you are basing your decision on the right information and that the outcome of the choice will move your business forward. Provide education. Empower your employees to make decisions.
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