Laurie Ruettimann

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Many years ago, I worked for a human resources director who told me it was better to be stupid than wrong. If I didn’t know something, I shouldn’t volunteer an opinion. should admit that I didn’t know the answer rather than risk offering an incorrect piece of advice. Turns out, nobody knows anything during the first few months on the job. ” Like a parrot.

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ClearCompany HRM

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

For many ClearCompany clients, the hiring process consistently unfolds on a predictable path: a recruiter selects resumes; screens applicants via phone ; schedules interviews; and extends offers. cursory Google search yields a plethora of results discussing how to craft the perfect resume. Screening Candidates

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Dice

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The job sounded like just the thing for you. So you polished your résumé and other materials, submitted your application, and endured a series of phone (and perhaps in-person) interviews. You returned home from the last interview and spent the next few days refreshing your email every few minutes, waiting for a sign—any sign—that your hire was imminent. Better luck next time! But Evaluate.

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Globoforce

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Adaptability. Innovation. Inspiration. All too often, these traits are entirely missing from modern organizations. What can we do to change that? In Part 2 of our Q&A series with WorkHuman speaker Gary Hamel, we talk about how organizations can overcome their “core incompetencies.” Read his Q&A below. Are there any common mistakes you see organizations and leaders making? RELATED POSTS.

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EBI

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Screening News Update - February 19, 2016. Medical Marijuana Sales Soar. Maryland Lawmaker Seeks to Put Marijuana Legalization Question to Voters. This isn't Cheers Anymore. Medical Marijuana Sales Soar According to ArcView Market Research, legal retail sales of marijuana are expected to top $6.7 billion by the end of the year – that’s up from $5.4 billion last year. Legislative Alerts

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As a manager, engaging employees on the job is a constant search for balance. Best Practices HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Leadership Talent Management Virtual & Remote Workforce Featured

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Everybody hates performance reviews. That’s a given. But there are ways to move them out of the “dreaded chore” category into the file titled “engagement tools.” ” Performance reviews are often badly done and serve to de-motivate employees — or worse, give them a weapon to sue the company. What’s wrong with this process? Here are the three most common mistakes managers make that limit the value of employee assessments: 1. Process vs. progress. Too often, the process of employee reviews becomes more important than the actual result. Nix the money talk.

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HR Daily Advisor

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Sixty-five percent of employees would rather have a new boss than a pay increase because of their dissatisfaction with the workplace. The workplace is going through an identity crisis. On the one hand, it wants to hang on to the traditional mindset that has helped build powerful businesses. Yet, there is plenty of evidence showing that this mindset is out of touch with today’s employees.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

It’s time to double-check that your FMLA policy and notices aren’t missing this critical, but apparently easy to overlook, piece of info. . What is it? The 12-month period your company uses to calculate an employee’s remaining FMLA eligibility. Caggiano had taken off to care for his ill mother and had requested that his absences count as FMLA leave. So Caggiano was terminated.

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how to reject an internal job candidate

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

A reader writes: I was just promoted at work, into a position that comes with an assistant. The hiring process for the assistant was already underway. really like one of the candidates and I was ready to hire her. But at the last minute, the person who is temporarily in the assistant role applied. like her, too, and she has done a good job. But she is out-competed by the other candidate, who has better technical skills and seems more adept with software. She also generally seems more enthusiastic. But I think it is the right thing to do. hiring

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Evil HR Lady

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

I am an exempt employee and have never really given much thought as to when I can go to lunch or when I use the bathroom. However, I have a new boss who I think is going on a “power trip” and she sent an email edict requiring everyone to tell her of our comings and goings. Our staff is now required to tell her when we go on lunch or when we go to the bathroom.

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HR Ringleader

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Breaking out of YOUR mold. spent many years learning human resources and honing my skills related to compensation, benefits and employee relations.  It wasn’t until I reached my mid-thirties that I realized that I was compelled to learn more about technology, finance, marketing and communications, and ultimately social. What are you known for? Keep in mind that many people like to.

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Get Hppy

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

This week we’ve come across some really enlightening articles, on key HR topics that we want to share with you. Touching on distinct areas of HR, these content pieces bring a new perspective and actionable advice on how to surpass common challenges and improve your HR efficiency. Let’s dive in: How to Really Customize Leadership Development. What Attracts the Best Employees to a Company?

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

From my mailbag: HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Featured

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Ceridian

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As HCM professionals know, one of the main goals of any pro is to achieve high levels of employee retention and productivity for your business. That remains constant. But how do you do it in this changing world of work? The answer is dynamic. The old method of empowering a productive staff was a rather rigid one. For a previous generation, that worked just fine. Job seekers are demanding it.”

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PerformanceICreate

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

You know why parties don’t pop off at libraries? Because they don’t want them to. Libraries are the epitome of non-fun, and it’s by design. When patrons go, it’s to be productive, learn and to leave. Nothing notable happens. There is no retention strategy. There are no incentives. It is what it is and those that manage the library are perfectly ok with that. It starts to outweigh it.

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Jelf

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The last six months have seen a number of changes in the Law that will have a significant impact on private Landlords and, with the changes to tax relief, coming in from April 1st, these are changing and challenging times for people in the private rental market. Amendments to Section 21. From January 2016, the changes to Section 21 have made it harder for Landlords to evict tenants. JIB034.02.16.

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Cielo HR Leader

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

We live in a world where data-driven decision making is vital to business success. As talent acquisition leaders, we are charged with tracking and reporting the right data to help our organizations engage and hire quality candidates to make a positive impact on the business. Every organization has their own talent acquisition dashboard, reporting out on metrics like time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.

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Workplace Diva

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Today's "to-do" list at work includes four meetings, two conference calls, and 30 minutes immersed in an adult coloring book during your lunch break. Um, coloring book? Well, yes. Grown-ups are all about coloring books these days, and how! In December, eight of the top 20 selling books on Amazon were coloring books for grown ups. Something to do while we wait for our oil change. Hey, Pamcasso!

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Why You Should Use Open-ended Questions on Employee Surveys

Decision-Wise

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Some organizations avoid using free-response questions on employee surveys simply because they want to keep the survey short or they don’t think they can analyze all of the comments—let me be the first to tell you that having comments on your survey can be a real benefit to your survey results. Open-ended questions inform leaders of immediate team needs and quick wins.  Easy fix! 

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O.C. Tanner

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Generational differences. Increasingly global companies. The rise of remote work. Ever-shifting roles throughout organizations. Entrepreneurship and new industries. The employee-led economy. The business world today is changing at an unprecedented pace. As we enter 2016, the global workforce is increasingly diverse, bringing new challenges and opportunities for leaders and HR professionals.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. They’ve recently partnered with Google to develop a suite of innovative workforce management solutions for small and midsize businesses. Enjoy the post!). billion. Yes, we need a certain amount of money to live. And we need it to save for the future.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

You may not think you’re a joint employer, but according to the DOL’s latest guidance on the subject, you may very well hold that designation — and there are some very important FLSA and FMLA implications you need to be aware of.  . First, the FLSA implications. The DOL tackled this subject by releasing an Administrator’s Interpretation on when it considers two businesses to be joint employers – a designation that makes both simultaneously responsible for FLSA compliance. One example that jumps right out is employers that rely on staffing agencies. Different companies, common operations.

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#LeadLikeAGirl: How Can Women Leaders Ignite Impact?

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Data shows having female leaders pays off. How can women leaders ignite their own impact and how can you coach, mentor, and grow the next generation of leaders

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SkillSurvey

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Joel Trammell of The American CEO talks with Ray Bixler about the challenges and responsibilities of leading a growing technology company that focuses on hiring and credentialing. Read the best advice that Ray received, his management influences and how he moves the company forward. Read full article here. Read Article. The post CEO Interview with SkillSurvey’s Ray Bixler appeared first on SkillSurvey. News all industries

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David Zinger

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

We would not be who we are without the people who brought out the best in us. When is the last time you let someone who drew out the best in you know how big a role they played in making you who you are today? As this video demonstrates, great teachers change lives…it is time to sing their praises. Special offer. If you order 100 or more copies the price is reduced to $9.95 plus shipping. 

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Workday

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

This is the second in a two-part blog about application integration. We discussed the topic with Workday enterprise architect, Sonal Nuckols, who works with prospects and customers to create an integrated application framework in their IT environments. In part 1 , Sonal emphasized the importance of having an integration strategy, and typical customer concerns around connecting enterprise applications. In this blog, Sonal talks about what Workday does to ease integrations with other systems and the importance of using open standards. What else does Workday do to help make integrations easier?

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