Visier

AUGUST 4, 2016

There is no way to put this delicately: HR has an image problem. More than 10 years ago, Fast Company published the article, Why We Hate HR , setting off a firestorm of discussion and debate. The bottom line was this: HR’s inability to align talent strategy with business strategy called its value into question. Unfortunately, many HR departments today are still stuck in “neutral” (so to speak).

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Get Hppy

AUGUST 4, 2016

Recruiting has become an ongoing war between companies. It’s a true competition between the big companies and the startups, but the opportunities are nearly equal in terms of what they can offer. There are pros and cons to both options. The only job recruiters have is knowing how to present it, how to offer it, and how exactly to find the best talent on the market. However, it’s not just for them.

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Reflektive

AUGUST 4, 2016

You may have heard this story. Animator John Lasseter was fired from Disney after suggesting the company get into computer animations. After all, he was just an artist. He later worked for the division that became Pixar, where his interest in CGI was not only appreciated, but drove hits including Toy Story and A Bug’s Life. And then, Pixar was sold to Disney. Lasseter became chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Legacy companies need ways to retain the types of people who can pull off big ideas. Entrepreneurial employees don’t always make it at legacy companies.

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Josh Bersin

AUGUST 4, 2016

I just finished an amazing week in India, including a speech at a major HR Technology conference in Delhi. As many of you may know, India is now the second largest internet market and the HR. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Business Trends HR Technology

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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.

NoExcusesHR

AUGUST 4, 2016

I've been thinking about real work vs. the noise of work. The real work is easy to identify.it's what you were hired to do. The noise of work however often supplants the real work. How does that happen? Why does it happen? What can be done about it? always thought they were embarrassing themselves. As I entered the workforce I was surprised to see that those behaviors don't stop. Ever. 1.

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The Predictive Index

AUGUST 4, 2016

By Drew Fortin. Hiring, Selection, Onboarding Assessments Cognitive Ability Assessment Behavioral Assessment workplace team work hiring interviews job training resume strategic workforce planning

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The Employer Handbook

AUGUST 4, 2016

On Tuesday, the EEOC announced here that it had resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit with a Dunkin Donuts franchise for $150,000. What’s so blog-worthy about that? Well, two reasons: It gives me an excuse to highlight this excellent post from Jon Hyman at the Ohio Employer’s Law Blog. Because you know who’s going to remain vigilant? The EEOC, that’s who. Sexual Harassment

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RecognizeThis!

AUGUST 4, 2016

By Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – A combination of coaching and social recognition can help consistent performers to realize their potential and reach higher levels of performance. It has become commonplace for businesses to differentiate between high performers, consistent performers, and those who need more development. majority of programs tend to focus solely on high performers, as those who can bring the most value to the organization. Effective organizations though also need to mobilize and develop the largest of these three groups: the consistent performers.

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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.

Robin Schooling

AUGUST 4, 2016

Last week I had the pleasure of participating as a “mock interviewer” (Lord… how many times have I done this in my HR career?) for a batch of fresh-faced interns in the Baton Rouge Area Chamber’s InternBR program. Let me tell you…this was week seven of the eight week program and these kids (yup…they’re kids to me) were first-rate! During the course of several hours (we had lunch!

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SkillSurvey

AUGUST 4, 2016

Wide Array of Organizations Increasingly Seek to Shorten Time to Fill and Improve Quality of Hire in 2016. Reference check volume reaches 100,000 job candidates a month. This growth is boosting online reference checking volume for its Pre-Hire 360 ® to reach 100,000 job candidates a month. “We’re excited to continue to expand our business with existing customers and with so many new organizations across a diverse range of industries to help make recruiting more efficient and enable teams to make smarter hiring decisions faster,” said Ray Bixler, President and CEO of SkillSurvey.

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TalentCulture

AUGUST 4, 2016

Pain can lead us to the source of our troubles — and with that efferent signal we can begin to act in response. This is exactly how I view the unfolding shift within organizations today. Traditional organizational structure and processes are often unfit to support the work life needs of human beings (think  Maslow’s notion  of safety applied to work). We’ve seen staggering engagement lows reflecting this shortfall —  and the accompanying financial ramifications (See more on that  here ). In many organizations retention will become an increasing worry. Get the work done: Teaming. 

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Behind the Screen Part 2 - The 9 Questions to Ask Your Screener About Information Security

EBI

AUGUST 4, 2016

The handling and storing of data might sound like a dry, IT topic, but in this day and age of rampant identity theft, job applicants depend on employers protecting their information. This is no simple task. Every day, background screeners process thousands of pieces of data. Employers need to be sure that their screening partner does everything in its power to protect candidate data.

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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.

Dice

AUGUST 4, 2016

Since the Great Recession ended seven years ago, the premium that employers are willing to pay for specific tech skills and certifications has swung wildly from one quarter to the next, like a yo-yo. Despite that volatility, there have been some clear winners and losers in terms of tech jobs’ market value over the first six months of the 2016. IT Certifications: Market Value Gainers. DevOps. Redis.

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HR Examiner

AUGUST 4, 2016

For some reason, Benefits Administration has not really been considered a part of the HRTech universe. That’s just weird. Meanwhile, companies like BenefitsFocus and PlanSource are shaking things up. For some reason, Benefits Administration has not really been considered a part of the HRTech universe. That’s just weird. It’s been treated as a ghetto from a technology perspective.

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Ceridian

AUGUST 4, 2016

By Jay Greaves, VP of Sales Effectiveness, Ceridian. One of the foundational principles of Organization Development (my graduate degree) – the discipline of helping organizations, and the people in them, reach their potential – is “self as instrument.” ” In essence, to help others you must first understand yourself. good place to begin is to ask yourself: would you follow you?

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Workday

AUGUST 4, 2016

I’ve been working with colleges and universities for 30-plus years, first at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University, and later at higher education-focused consulting and technology companies. Throughout my career, I’ve noticed a certain consistency in the criteria and business processes related to curriculum development, student enrollment, and records, regardless of the institution size or focus. The student demographic has changed to include more working adults and lifelong learners than ever before. The post Building a Student System of Record for the Future appeared first on Workday Blog.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

AUGUST 4, 2016

When the HR Roundtable (of Cincinnati) convened in June, you could sense the excitement as the room began to fill. The attendees gathered to discuss a topic that has honestly been elusive for the field of HR. The topic: What is an HR Brand? Branding HR Communications HR Insights Featured

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TalentCulture

AUGUST 4, 2016

Success for a business of any size hinges on its people and their ability to make things happen. Top talent is expensive — and wasted if it doesn’t move your business forward. Human resources leaders need to understand how the talent function can impact an entire organization and why human capital is a company’s most valuable asset. Prove the value of HR-driven talent recruitment.

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Switch and Shift

AUGUST 4, 2016

Some leaders believe that helping employees achieve professional growth will simultaneously help them grow in their personal lives as well. In reality, however, this is a misconception that will send the wrong message to a staff. While professional growth and personal growth are both equally crucial to encourage; it’s important to draw a clear distinction between the two.

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Globoforce

AUGUST 4, 2016

We’ve all encountered people in our careers who are firm believers that workers are strictly motivated by money. Don’t you wish you could convince your stubborn colleagues of the business value of praise and recognition? Thankfully, there is a ton of research in this area. Just last year, Harvard Business School published a study on the connection between praise and productivity. Deloitte).

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Personality in sport: British Olympians on and off the field

HR Zone

AUGUST 4, 2016

Development. Sports personalities: British Olympians in profile

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Blogging 4 Jobs

AUGUST 4, 2016

This blog first appeared on The Economist’s Executive Education blog  here. The author,  Kate Rodriguez  is a former senior career search researcher and government analyst who covers career development and higher education marketing for The Economist Careers Network. In 2016 top management still looks old-school. What to do? Understanding the Problem. Action From Top and Bottom.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

AUGUST 4, 2016

Think about losing weight. You might have a small goal like 5 pounds, or a bigger goal like 50, either way, you start going to the gym and work out every day. You change your diet, giving up some of your favorite indulgences. week goes by…you don’t lose any weight. Two weeks…nothing. Three weeks…it still doesn’t move. It’s the most frustrating experience in the world!

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OmegaHR Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2016

Photo credit: Unknown. I am getting more emails all the time from pleading for advice on how to handle an a$$hole boss. I am not quite sure how I got the “Dear Abby” label since most of what I write is geared toward employers. I don’t mind answering these because I am distressed that people get treated this way. Bosses should not be allowed to treat people poorly. Again I thought “why?”

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Softworks

AUGUST 4, 2016

We are delighted to introduce Softworks Customer Experience Initiative - The Softworks Way. Although this initiative has been in place for sometime now, we have seen such great success we wanted to run a fun competition on Facebook. Competitions Softworks Facebook

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5 Signs an Employee Is Absolutely in Love With Their Job

TINYpulse

AUGUST 4, 2016

It’s not surprising that a majority of Americans hate their jobs, as noted by Forbes. But there are people who are passionate about their work, and they have a lot in common. One myth is that people who love their jobs simply hit the jackpot. They responded to the right ad or the perfect position fell into their lap. Employee Engagement

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Dice

AUGUST 4, 2016

If you’re a recruiter or employer in a major tech hub such as San Francisco, you know that the cost of living is high. No matter what you pay in salary and perks, tech pros in those cities will judge your offer against their astronomical rent or mortgage. How much are tech pros actually paying to live in some of the country’s largest cities? Average annual tech salary: $118,243. New York, NY.

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Great Talent Supports Great Talent

The Tim Sackett Project

AUGUST 4, 2016

Too often leaders put up with a great talent who’s shitty to other employees. The belief is that because the employee is so talented we should be willing to put up with how they treat others. It happens all the time in organizations! Ichiro Suzuki  is a very successful Major League Baseball player for the Seattle Mariners who just hit his 3,000 hit in the major leagues, that just adds to his thousand plus hits he had in the Japanese professional baseball league. All those hits make him arguably the greatest hitter of all time at the professional level of baseball.

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