TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 22, 2015

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2.8 million people quit their jobs in March 2015 , putting it back to pre-recession levels. This is expected to accelerate as employees grow more confident in the economy amid a rising number of job openings. That’s why employee retention should really worry companies, from a talent drain perspective and from a competitive standpoint. more…).

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Dice

MAY 22, 2015

What’s the best time of day to interview for a new job? What’s responsible for that dip? Simply put, job interviews can prove as mentally exhausting for interviewers as interviewees; not only do the former need to evaluate each candidate’s standalone qualifications, but they also need to compare that candidate to any others seen that day. What does this mean for job candidates? Plan accordingly.

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 22, 2015

I recently wrote that we shouldn’t overlook the contributions the younger generation can make. In business, we often assume that experience equates with success and therefore conclude it’s unlikely that a 20-something can make a significant contribution. Or people who have met with modest success and suddenly break through with unparalleled achievements. What did these people have in common?

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FingerCheck

MAY 22, 2015

Hiring veterans isn’t just patriotic–it’s good for business. While this weekend is about remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, it’s also a good time to remember the many, many veterans struggling to re-enter the workforce. Here are our top reasons to hire a veteran. Discipline. Veterans understand how to stay organized and get things done.

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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.

Halogen Talent Managment

MAY 22, 2015

Delegating is an essential leadership skill. Good leaders know that they can’t do everything themselves, but they can build a great team that they trust to get the job done. Are you more comfortable controlling everything than delegating tasks? We’ve got 5 reasons on why you need loosen the reins and empower your employees

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 22, 2015

It’s long been established that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Why then, do so many leaders beg to disagree? more…). HR Insights Leadership Change management Company culture HR management manage Management micromanagement talent management

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Sage HRMS

MAY 22, 2015

Human resources professionals are quickly becoming more integral to the way businesses are run. While they have always been important to acquiring and building the talent that puts corporations on the map, it's becoming clearer than ever their roles should be more closely aligned with those in the C-suite. This begs the question: Should HR report to the CEO or the CFO? In addition, Inc.

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BALANCEview HR

MAY 22, 2015

Employers who want to make their job listing stand out from the crowd should think like a marketer, a job seeker, and an engineer. As the U.S. economy pushes further away from the recession and into more lucrative territory, candidates are finding it easier to identify the job they're looking for. While that's an ideal scenario for job seekers, it makes employers' jobs a bit more complicated.

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Evil HR Lady

MAY 22, 2015

Everyone wants the best people to work for them. But ideally, you want people who not only are good at what they do, but are true fans of the business. Is it possible to have employees who are true fans? Being a sports fan means more than just liking the team. Being a fan at work is more than just liking your job. “Sports starts becoming your identity. And being a sports fan begins becoming part of who you are.” Believe in your company’s mission. “You have to get in the trenches to show your commitment to the company.

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Paychex

MAY 22, 2015

Companies are increasingly offering employees a wider range of benefits. With rising healthcare costs and increasingly diverse employee population, successful businesses are rethinking their approach to business. Here’s a closer look at what business leaders need to know when considering this important issue

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Achievers

MAY 22, 2015

The benefits of telecommuting are becoming clearer, and this practice has gained popularity so fast that it is now considered a standard perk in some industries. Forrester Research predicts that by 2016, 43 percent of the U.S. workforce will primarily work from home. Would your organization benefit from allowing, or encouraging, some employees to work remotely?

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Paychex

MAY 22, 2015

The tax credit available for angel investors (commonly called the Angel Tax Credit) allows individuals to receive a tax break on a deal they are already planning to make. It’s a win-win for both the investor and the startup. But what does this mean for you? Here’s what you need to know about the Angel Tax Credit and how it can give your bank account a boost

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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.

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Jelf

MAY 22, 2015

With the school year nearing to an end more businesses will be looking to enforce apprenticeship schemes. But as of 26th May, you will need to make sure your contracts are up to date and abiding by the new approved English apprenticeship agreement. Currently there are two types of apprenticeships: Traditional contracts of apprenticeships. Modern apprenticeship agreements. Date: 25th June 2015.

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How To Convert More Candidates Using Psychology

TalentCulture

MAY 22, 2015

In today’s hyper-competitive recruitment market, the secret to convincing great talent to apply is often as simple as understanding exactly what they want (and expect) from your company. Unfortunately, we’re too busy to get to know all candidates personally. So, So, what do we do? Well how about a secret weapon?   Try to convert candidates using psychology. Be Honest And Transparent.

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Thought(ful) Leadership

MAY 22, 2015

by Peyton Liu A recent post ( What Am I Missing? talked about how to help find the gaps that an employee has when it comes to both their current and future position. Here, we’d like to focus on what to do once you’ve identified those gaps. Tying in associated gained skills and competencies for each course makes it possible to use gained skills or competencies to aid managers in suggestion development plan items to their employees. Additionally, this makes it possible for employees to perform a course search by skills and competencies to find training. Read more by Peyton. You might also like.

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Recruiting for Culture Fit

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

MAY 22, 2015

Skills and experience alone won’t get the job done; be sure candidates are motivated to perform and their values aligned with your organization’s

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HR Daily Advisor

MAY 22, 2015

Many leaders believe they must have all the answers—that it’s their responsibility to have the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. In my estimation, it’s more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer. You see, it’s the questions that allow people to assess a situation. Questions shed light on a situation. Thomas J. HR budget cuts?

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Compensation Cafe

MAY 22, 2015

Those of you who regularly read my articles know I often view the world from a different perspective. This is one of those posts. WorldatWork is the main professional association for total reward professionals. Each year they put on an excellent conference and this year was no exception. The theme for the event was “Grow.” The setting was Minneapolis, MN. OK, maybe not exactly, but close enough.

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10 Reasons Why Company Meetings Are Invaluable

BambooHR

MAY 22, 2015

Every six months, everyone at BambooHR gets together (even all our remote and out-of-state employees) for an all-hands-on-deck company meeting to motivate and recharge our team. This is a great time to get everyone on the same page about the progress we’re having and the direction we’re headed. There’s good food, fun and hard work. […].

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 22, 2015

By Eric B. Meyer. Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action. ”. (I’m pretty sure that was from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ). This week, in The Wall Street Journal , I read Lauren Weber’s article Can You Sue the Boss for Making You Answer Late-Night Email ? more…).

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Jelf

MAY 22, 2015

A recent discussion about the nature of responses that can be expected from the Fire Service resulted in a Freedom of Information Request – to which four brigades responded. Budgets are constrained and brigades around the country are seeking to reduce their expenditure on responding to false alarms. Given these changes it is vital that risk management procedures are updated. Source: AXA.

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APQC

MAY 22, 2015

In this one-hour recording, Marco Beaulieu, head of KM practice, and Magali Deschenes, KM advisor, discuss the launch, implementation, and development of KM at Bombardier. Topics included communities of practice (CoPs), change management, and Bombardier's new inter-generational knowledge transfer project. Click here to view the slides from this presentation. Knowledge Management (KM) KM Strategy KM Business Case KM Implementation KM Change Management Knowledge and Information Management Presentations 12.5 Develop and manage enterprise-wide knowledge management (KM) capability 12.5.1

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HR Bartender

MAY 22, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Did Did you know that Kronos has nine (9) blogs devoted to helping organizations be the best they can be? Topics focus on Lean Labor Strategies , Technology Services and Human Capital Management. Enjoy the post!). Remember the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk”?

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SAP Innovation

MAY 22, 2015

I have done a whole bunch of interviews in the last few weeks on content marketing questions. And since I believe one of the best content marketing hacks is to turn your most frequently asked questions into helpful pieces of information for your audience, I am going to try and demonstrate that approach in this next series of posts. think I was doing content marketing before we were using the term.

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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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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 22, 2015

By Howard Mavity. Big law firms, accounting houses, and especially hospitals, have long prided themselves on requiring young professionals to work extraordinary hours, and perversely, young professionals wear their sleep deprivation as a badge of honor. Their seniors reason that they put in such absurd hours, so why should the youngsters be any different. Why indeed? more…).

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Working Smarter Cafe

MAY 22, 2015

It’s the start of a long Memorial Day weekend here at moon-base Kronos, so how about a feel-good story? It feels good for a couple of reasons. First, I didn’t have to write it. It’s a guest post from Melissa Spinella, our Services Marketing Manager! Secondly, it’s a story about delivering the experience our 1,000’s […

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#TChat Preview: How Improving the Candidate Experience Empowers a Better Workforce

TalentCulture

MAY 22, 2015

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at its new time from 1-2 pm ET (10-11 am PT). Last week we talked about how disruptive technologies will empower the future of HR , and this week we’re going to talk about how improving the candidate experience empowers a better workforce. The hiring economy today is highly complex. Plus, we’re big  CandE  supporters!

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