HRchitect

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Written by: Erica Niesse. The world of Workforce Management helps companies save money and mitigate risk. Time and Attendance rules and regulations are always changing, which makes it a challenge for businesses to manage on an everyday basis. Here are five ways that a Workforce Management (WFM) solution can help you save time, money and be compliant. 1. Complying with Federal and State Laws.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Over 2 million people quit their job each month , and the No. reason is the quality of the relationship they have with their direct supervisor. Bad-business Practices HR Insights HR Management Leadership

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TriNet

OCTOBER 13, 2015

If a hungry, ambitious entrepreneur has a dream, he (or she, of course!) is going to want to pursue it. So, he’ll spend some time learning the skills he needs to achieve his dream – be it curing. Visit site for full story. Inspiration Small Business Advice Human Capital Management small business advice TriNet Inspire

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Dice

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When Apple rolled out Swift last summer , it expected its new programming language to eventually replace Objective-C, which developers have used for years to build iOS and Mac OS X apps. And now, according to new data from TIOBE Software, which keeps a regularly updated index of popular programming languages, Swift might be seriously cannibalizing Objective-C. The current version of Swift, 2.0,

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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.

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HRsoft

OCTOBER 13, 2015

By: Brandon Miller. CEO, 34 Strong. In a 2012 article found in the Gallup Business Journal , Jim Asplund listed three steps executives need to take to embed Strengths as part of an organizations DNA. Many times, strengths coaches and consultants are called upon to facilitate half-day, full day or even two day trainings on strengths. On average we will spend a third of our adult life at work.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 13, 2015

We hear a lot about cultural differences between Baby Boomers and Millennials and even us Gen-Xers get stuck in the middle. (I was a middle child and now I’m a middle generation, and boy, I’m feeling neglected! Somebody get me some cake.) Baby Boomers and Millennials do clash—as well they should—old people always think the youngsters are horrible. How about Business Simulations? link].

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TLNT: The Business of HR

OCTOBER 13, 2015

HR is in a strange place when it comes to business. HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Featured

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Spark Hire

OCTOBER 13, 2015

You finally found the perfect candidate for your open position, and they accepted your offer. It’s time to celebrate! But, before you break out the balloons, there’s one last thing you have to do — tell all of the other candidates the position has been filled. Rejecting candidates isn’t fun and can be uncomfortable for everyone involved. Be honest. The best approach is honesty. Be helpful.

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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.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 13, 2015

I believe that every employee wants to do their best work. And the goal of organizations should be to position employees where they can accomplish this. The question becomes.what’s the best approach? According to Marcus Buckingham , it’s to focus on your strengths. know, that sounds incredibly simple. But, finding your strengths can be a thought-provoking journey. Marcus] Show them the data.

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Globoforce

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Americans work the longest and most “extreme” hours of any industrialized country in the world. So that means we get a lot done, right? Not exactly. Countries like Norway, where people work shorter hours, are actually more productive per hour than the U.S. Instead of making us more productive, the pressure to prioritize work before everything else has made us really bad at time management.

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Dice

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Despite its advanced age (25 years old and counting), Python continues to grow in popularity, having jumped from eighth to fifth spot on the most recent Tiobe Index. Here are five reasons you should learn Python, whether you’re new to programming in general or a seasoned programmer who wants to expand on current skills. Ease of Learning. It Runs on Any Platform. Python comes in two flavors, 2.x

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Zoho People

OCTOBER 13, 2015

FREE forever for personal use; One-year free subscription to Enterprise Edition for businesses. Ever since LastPass announced its d ecision to join the LogMeIn family, users have been expressing their disappointment and distress over the acquisition, on different mediums. This was definitely NOT what LastPass was hoping to hear from its customers :  . Zoho Vault for personal use  . Porting Data  .

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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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Dice

OCTOBER 13, 2015

What’s a surefire way to become a better developer? According to Mike Borozdin, an engineer who’s worked at Microsoft and DocuSign, it’s all about learning to express your thoughts in a clear, articulate way. “I would advise folks in software to do one thing, and that’s write,” he recently told Business Insider. Learn how to write… it’s actually useful.”. On Writing , by Stephen King. and E.B.

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OmegaHR Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Proper record retention is critical in defending yourself against charges of discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced they have filed suit against the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Mobile, Alabama. The suit, filed on September 30, 2015 alleges that the company refused to hire a qualified candidate because she was female. What are the EEOC record-keeping laws?

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UrbanBound HR

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The competition for qualified employees is intense, and only getting thicker. Finding highly skilled recruits requires looking beyond your backyard. In order to attract the all-star talent your company needs, you need to be able to offer relocation assistance. robust relocation benefit not only helps you expand your talent search, but also delivers a strong first interaction between a new hire and your company. It shows your commitment to their success and well-being. Technology Policy Relocation HR

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Ceridian

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Among most human capital management professionals, there’s an undying sense of urgency to foster employee retention and productivity. After all, that’s the entire point of the job – you want to build a staff that achieves at a high level and makes the business profitable. So for this reason, you try all sorts of strategies […]. Employee Engagement employee appreciation employee feedback employee recognition recognition program

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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?

Robin Schooling

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Once you, as a company leader or department/functional leader, decide to focus on increasing collaboration in the workplace the first step is to assess readiness. This involves exploring a bit of cultural reality. What’s really going on? What are the true values, beliefs, traditions, norms and behaviors in your company? What’s the environment like? How does stuff really get done?

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TLNT: The Business of HR

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It was midnight at the Omni Hotel on Amelia Island about 45 minutes from Jacksonville, Florida. Best Practices Engagement HR Insights Leadership Retention & Engagement Talent Management Featured

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The HR Capitalist

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Full disclosure - I'm a white guy. . There's lots of angry white guys out there who feel that all "this diversity talk" has made them a protected class. I'm not one of those, but I'm interested in the dialog. Ugh. . With that in mind, here's my 5 Rules for White Guys Talking About Diversity : 1. Never talk about what diversity is or is not. You have good intent, I know. Nobody cares. 2.

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UrbanBound HR

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Looking for an update on HR Tech and Relocation news from the week? Technology Relocation HR

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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.

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Why Winners Invest in the Internal Candidate Experience Today

TalentCulture

OCTOBER 13, 2015

For the longest time it’s always been about recruiting from the outside in. As if companies had never hired for many of their jobs before. As if the only way to fill them was to post the jobs and pray for new magical applicants they’d never identified previously, and hopefully some of those had just enough of a magical edge to get the final interviews and then get hired. Your brand ambassadors.

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Quantum Workplace

OCTOBER 13, 2015

I watched the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” when I was younger. In it, four people (typically comedians) were given short prompts to create one-liners, skits, and songs. The catch is that everything was made up on the spot, and it was hilarious. This kind of “in the moment” comedy is called improv Read more. Employee Engagement

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2015

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has updated its answers to questions that are frequently asked about California’s new Paid Sick Leave law. The DIR updated the FAQ list originally posted in February 2015 to reflect new requirements under AB 304, the amendments to the new paid sick leave law that became effective on July 13, 2015. Not a member? See how HRCalifornia  can help you.

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Madison

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Madison wins BIG with the most configurable social recognition technology solution. New York, NY. October 13, 2015 — Madison Performance Group, a global leader in social recognition technology, announced today that its cloud-based SaaS solution, Maestro , won Product of the Year in its category in the 2015 BIG Awards for Business program. Using a proprietary judging process scored by well-known and experienced leaders and executives from around the globe, the BIG Awards specialize in recognizing top-performing companies and organizations. Download PDF. Media Contact: Gina Kamburowski.

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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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RiseSmart

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Big Data and HR The RiseSmart Team Tuesday, October 13, 2015. It seems that "big data" is here to stay. From predicting sports and election outcomes to improving traffic flow, big data plays a role in every person's life. For businesses, it also has a profound impact. Across different business areas, big data has allowed organizations to make better-informed business decisions.

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Creating a Roadmap for Collaboration as Part of a Digital Workplace

Jive Software

OCTOBER 13, 2015

At Jive, customers often ask us, “If we build it, they will come, right?” ” What they really want to know is whether or not they’ll be able to hit specific adoption goals on their platform in order to prove out ROI and general business value. But how do you do that? Think of these as broad communication initiatives, communities of practice or departmental portals.

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Ohio Employer's Law

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Clifford Harris is a practicing member of the Voodoo religion. His co-workers at Electro-Motive Diesel often expressed their opinion about his religion, calling him “crazy” and describing it as “evil”. For what it’s worth, they might not have been that off base—Harris once got called into a meeting with his supervisor after he was accused of blowing Voodoo dust on a co-worker.) Melodie N Cliff,” “Call me now!!!! Harris was also distressed to find a fluid-filled condom attached to the lock in such a way that unlocking the locker would require handling the fluid-filled condom. In Harris v.

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