TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

I recently caught a piece on the Marketplace Morning radio program , interviewing Adam Grant. He was sharing some of the interesting findings from his new book, Originals. Culture Employee Recognition Engagement HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Performance & Personality Retention & Engagement Talent Management Workforce Featured

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National Retailers Hit With Ban The Box Fines

EBI

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

EBI's Screening News Update – February 5, 2016. • New Federal Agency to Handle Background Checks • Pennsylvania Teachers Fight Background Checks • National Retailers Hit With Ban The Box Fines. 2:50. POWERED BY WISTIA. Loading. Playing in. 1080p. Switch to Flash. About Wistia. Subscribe To Our Blog To Receive Our Weekly Screening News Updates. New Federal Agency to Handle Background Checks.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

When it comes time to hire or promote someone into management, Facebook has come up with a checklist of what you should be looking for in a leader. . The social media giant was on a quest recently to determine what makes a manager successful within its walls. The process: Step 1 — conduct an analysis of the entire workforce (that’s roughly 12,000 for Facebook). What was it looking for?

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Your Late Night Emails Are More Harmful Than You Think

CultureIQ

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

We’ve become accustomed to convenience and immediacy. Technology allows for us to connect and communicate with virtually anyone, anywhere, and anytime within a matter of seconds. Email, for example, is a major staple in every professional’s life. Many have apps on their devices so that they’re constantly available. Some managers take advantage of this opportunity with late night emails. Problem is, as humans, we need some time to shut off our electronic devices to return to our normal states. Say hello to my little friend, anxiety. You are not alone. Too many emails can cause anxiety.

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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.

TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

I started the new year reading through dozens of lists of New Year’s predictions forecasting trends that will shape the HCM world in 2016 and beyond. HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Talent Management Featured

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are one of the most valuable and versatile tools employees can use to control their health costs. They’re also one of the most underutilized.  . In fact, just 5% of employees funded their HSA to the max, according to a recent study by HelloWallet. That’s where HR and Benefits pros come in. Funds invested inside an HSA grow tax-free as well.

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A not-so Blind Date

Ramco

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Given the ever-increasing costs of employee benefits programs — and the need to maintain them in order to attract the best talent — it only makes sense to know exactly what you’re getting for your benefits buck. Guest poster Brenden Mielke explains how analytics can help.  . _. Bringing HR up to speed. These antiquated policies are difficult to interpret into anything coherent.

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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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TriNet

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

We recently told you that you have until tax day to maximize your 2015 HSA contribution. However, you may still be intimidated by the prospect of signing up for a health savings account. Here are. Visit site for full story. Employee Benefits health savings account faqs hsa what is a health savings account what is hsa

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How to Not Get Depressed During a Job Search

Take It Personel-ly

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”   Winston Churchill One of the most disheartening and unpleasant experiences in life is looking for a new job, whether it’s after being fired from your old job or after you’ve just finished your education. In both cases, you have to be prepared to have […]. Human Resources Career Career Advice Growth hrblog Humanbiz Improvement Inspiration job advice job search Job Search Advice Motivation Personal Growth Success

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PerformanceICreate

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

If you are in the business of managing people, you are, or should be always looking to make improvements to your workplace.  We are told to reduce turnover, to have a more productive workplace, and to have a place where people want to work.  There are many ways to try to create this type of workplace.   You can do so by putting things in place or not putting things in place. Thus FUN IS GOOD!

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Get Hppy

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Throughout the week, we come across some truly memorable articles that bring us fresh information, “Aha” moments and some HR and engagement wisdom. In this new #FridayFinds series, we’re going to round-up these articles and share them with you, with a special thanks to the amazing people behind the content. short video based on “The two sides of employee engagement” by Sean Graber. Happy weekend!

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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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Paychex

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Benefits are a critical component of your company's compensation plan. Consider how the right technology could streamline and simplify your benefits process

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RiseSmart

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Last week, New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink joined us for a webinar on how to engage, influence, and even delight employees. Watch it on demand here.) . The presentation was packed with actionable insights that you can apply in your own organization today, and we received a ton of great questions. The tradeoff is that it’s lots of work to let people do things their own way.

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Evil HR Lady

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

I work at a marketing company and often work long hours. However, both clients and my superiors continually contact me on my cellphone. I was even asked to put my cell number on my business card. Am I required to do this and if not, how can I respectfully set limitations? To read the answer, click here:  Dilemma of the Month: Professional Work on Your Personal Cell

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Dice

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Although Uber remains the poster child for the gig economy, driving isn’t the only task handed over to freelancers. In the tech world, a growing number of developers and programmers operate on a gig-by-gig (or even hour-by-hour) basis. For all the benefits of that model, however, there are also some drawbacks. That being said, here are some key tech areas affected by the gig economy: IT Setup.

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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?

Achievers

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Employers today are more focused than ever on hiring for “fit.” ” They’re trying to find and vet employees that will jive with the culture, pace, and expectations that are unique to their workplace. With this evolution in priorities, there has also been an evolution in interviewing approaches. Compare all of your applications against this ideal profile. The

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SAP Innovation

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Whether we realize it or not, we’re always giving or receiving feedback. Sometimes it’s explicit, like in a one-on-one meeting, or it’s implicit, through our tone of voice and body language. We might not realize the image we’re giving off, so we need to be mindful of this. Also, when receiving feedback, it’s natural to take it as a personal attack and shut yourself off as a result. Don’t do it.

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IO At Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Have you ever experienced a jerk at work? Have you read about famous business leaders known to be jerks? Does it seem that some jerks tend to get ahead, perhaps even becoming known for their innovation? New research explores whether being a jerk has distinct advantages in the business world. Read More]. The post The Pros and Cons of Being a Jerk at Work appeared first on I/O at Work. Counter-Productive Work Behavior Creativity Personality Teams creativity personality teams

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O.C. Tanner

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Here are some sobering facts about the state of the American workforce. Only about one-third of employees are happy at work, according to Gallup. Nearly half (43%) of employees cite a “lack of recognition” as the reason they want to leave—and 74% of people would consider finding a new job (half of them are already actively looking). Of course, the talent crisis isn’t uniquely American.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Some people have a hard time getting to work on time. A new survey from CareerBuilder asked employees how often they come in late to work: 1 in 4 workers (25 percent) admitted they do it at least once a month, and 13 percent say it’s a weekly occurrence for them. The survey also asked employers to share the most “creative” excuses they got from employees who were late to work. Not a member?

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Stop faking change! Best Practices Change Management HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Leadership Featured

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APQC

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

What do supply chain management professionals think about the direction their organizations are taking in 2016? This infographic presents the early results from an APQC survey on this topic. Supply chain professionals feel at least moderately positive about their organization's efforts, but believe organizations should embrace change and update their processes. Deliver Products and Services 4.1

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Justwomen 2016: Powerful Advice for Women in Business

Justworks

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Pictured left: CEO of Startup Institute, Diane Hessan. Right: Executive VP of Kind Snacks, Lisa Mann. Photo: Forbes). Throughout their years of experience, Executive VP of Kind Snacks Lisa Mann and CEO of Startup Institute Diane Hessan have continually risen to the top. However, being women in business can come with unique struggles, and unique triumphs. For the Justwomen Winter 2016 event, both sat down to talk about their experiences in front of 100 other women entrepreneurs in New York City. Justworks Love Business Tips Fun

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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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Jelf

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Almost all industries still utilise common applications such as Word and Excel, and even though they may seem innocuous enough they are in fact a greater risk to your data security than you think. By inadvertently hiding sensitive data, these applications run the risk of causing a data breach. Yet, a separate spreadsheet of the original data may still well exist but be hidden from view.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

This weekend is the Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. The game is expected to draw at least 100 million viewers , making it one of the most watched events in U.S. television. The Super Bowl is also famous for employees calling in sick either the day of or the day after. According to a survey commissioned by The Workforce Institute at Kronos , an estimated 16.5

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Ceridian

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Just about everyone who works in HCM understands the importance of maximizing employee retention and productivity. Your people are your greatest asset in business, and the best companies look to get a strong return on their staffing investments. They work hard to keep their employees around, keep them focused and push them to achieve. To do […].

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