ej4 HR

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

For many companies, investing in training and training resources tends toward two extremes. On one extreme, companies lean towards mediocrity: just enough training to say it got done, with as little money spent as possible. On the other, companies will “chase the shiny,” grabbing every new technology and teaching method that comes down the pike. [.]. The post 5 Ways a Strong Learning Culture Provides ROI appeared first on. eLearning Training & Development Uncategorized corporate learning ROI ROI of corporate training ROI of learning culture the right learning culture

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Linkage

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

When we asked over 600 women leaders from a cross section of industries and functional areas what most contributed to their advancement into positions of leadership, the overwhelming response was “building a strong network.” But anyone who has ever attended a “networking” event knows that “networking” can be pretty daunting. Of course not. My network is a casual one.

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HR Hardball

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

( published on LinkedIn, November 17, 2015). “Did I just hear that?” ” Yup, I did. “ If they really want to work here, they won’t care if the application process takes an hour. ” I had a friend call me recently to act as a sounding board. He is getting increasingly frustrated with his candidate pool, and began to inquire about the possible reasons “why?”

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5 Company Culture Books to Inspire You & Your Team

CultureIQ

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

At CultureIQ we engage with the topic of company culture  a lot  — when we’re at work, when we’re talking at our dinner tables, when we’re doing some thinking on a run, when we’re reading on the subway, you name it. That means that we have a wealth of knowledge and perspectives to inform our thinking about culture. David Marquet  . Former U.S. – Erin Anderson.

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Dice

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Over the past several years, more recruiters and HR staffers have begun to rely on automated software to scan through their daily flood of résumés and cover letters. On the surface, that seems like an excellent idea: Why burn time manually sorting through unqualified applicants when a couple lines of code can eliminate them in a fraction of a second? That software relies on keywords.

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Globoforce

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Does your boss ever remind you of Michael Scott—selfish and offensive? Or maybe Don Draper—absent and ungrateful? Unfortunately, lots of managers and companies are still way behind the times when it comes to workplace culture. Take our 8-question quiz and see which decade your company really belongs in. Content loading… [Quiz] Is your company stuck in the 1900s? Click To Tweet. Company Values and Culture General Interest Quiz The Human Workplace Culture quiz WorkHuman

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Dice

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Are your tweets falling on deaf ears? You’re not alone. According to a recent study by the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institute, 51 percent of all jobs on social media are posted to Twitter, yet only one percent of candidates actually expect to find a job on the popular micro-blogging site. Why the disconnect? Build Your Network. Follow a five-to-one give-to-ask ratio,” Fisher said. Master the Hook.

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Thought(ful) Leadership

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

by Judy Fort Like many folks, I like to stay on top of news related to the things around me. One area I do this quite a bit is around my job: what is new or thought provoking in the world of talent management? With that, here are some of my favorites to take a peek at. HR.com - This site is a great resource for webinars, articles, and online communities. Read more by Judy. You might also like.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by   our generous friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Enjoy the post!). There are lots of ways to be generous. We can give freely of our time or with our money. We can be lavish with information. loved this Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos. And that’s okay.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court made a lot of — some would say, creative — lawyers unhappy. In a 4-1 decision , the Court held Wednesday that the language “intending to be legally bound” found in Pennsylvania’s Uniform Written Obligations Act will not save an otherwise unenforceable non-competition agreement. Ok, tickle torture. Tell ’em Meyer sent you.

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Paychex

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to grow your customer base and remind them of the joys (and benefits) of shopping at small businesses. Here are four tips

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TLNT: The Business of HR

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Here’s a question that every employee, whether they be a manager, mid-level worker, or administrative assistant, always have in the back of their mind: Best Practices HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Retention & Engagement Talent Management Featured

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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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PPO vs. HMO vs. EPO: Spelling It Out for Employees

Namely

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Open enrollment season is upon us, and you know what that means: RIP your inbox. Employees must settle on a medical plan that fits their needs while still trying to save a little money —and they want to see everything in black and white. But is it easiest for you to sift through 200 pretty-much-exactly-the-same emails? Not exactly. This method is referred to as self-authorization. Benefits

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Diversity hiring: how to unlock the untapped potential of social sourcing and innovation

Allegis Global Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

How can you ensure diversity is a key part of your talent acquisition

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Why Emoticons Are Killing Emotion

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

There are no short-cuts to building the skills to say exactly the right thing at the right time. The reliance on emoticons can hurt this

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Blogging 4 Jobs

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Silicon Valley continues to provide! News, views and interesting case studies, that is. This week’s Friday Four is all about tech leadership: the good, the bad, and the silly. The Last Days Of Marissa Mayer? Analysts are speculating that we’re seeing the last days of Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo. This piece focuses less on the broad strokes and more on the CEOs missteps within the company. Yahoos who once treated Mayer like their messiah are now disillusioned, put off by micromanaging, distraction, and a lack of decisiveness. Mark Zuckerberg no longer codes every day.

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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?

SAP Innovation

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

“Real search is about providing valuable information when it’s really needed to those who are actually looking for it.” ― David Amerland. Analytics are fundamental when it comes to allowing marketers to see where their website visitors come from, as well as what search terms brought them there. The bad part about that evolution? Is it popularity of a term? How important is keyword research?

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OmegaHR Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

I have mentioned a couple of times that I have the good fortune of being a designated futurist for IBM, which by the way is a volunteer position. As such I have been exposed to some of the work that IBM is doing with their super computer Watson. Just the other day I got a demonstration of how far Watson has come from winning Jeopardy. WatsonTrend. The big Christmas shopping season is already getting cranked up. Only the savviest of shoppers have a handle on what is hot and what is not. Retailers have to guess based upon dated trend data to determine what will be most in demand. Trend scouring.

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Ceridian

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Ask anyone who works in human resources, and they’ll tell you without hesitation – it’s important to pay close attention to employee retention and productivity. Doing so can be the difference between your company’s success and failure. If you have people who stay in their jobs and work hard, you’re in prime position to get […]. Employee Engagement employee engagement employee retention Human resources Leadership

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Dice

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

How do people look for work? A new survey from the Pew Research Center suggests the obvious: When it comes to finding their next gig, 79 percent of Americans head online. Another 66 percent said they relied on friends and family in their most recent job search, with professional and work connections close behind at 63 percent. Nor is use of social networks necessarily restricted to age.

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Spark Hire

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The holiday season is filled with parties, family, and fun. However it can pose a challenge for business owners, as employees request time off and may spend their days at work distracted by holiday plans. You’ll need to take a proactive approach in order to prevent the holiday season from derailing your productivity. This makes individual employees more likely to stay focused. Don’t be a Scrooge.

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SAP Innovation

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

In the last two weeks I’ve become engaged in conversation with colleagues who have experienced recent layoffs. Each situation was different.  Note: the names and situations have been modified) . In the first situation, Ben had been a successful banker for an established global  financial services company for more than 20 years. He was indispensable… or so he thought. He was afraid.

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Jive’s New Digs in San Francisco

Jive Software

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The post Jive’s New Digs in San Francisco appeared first on Jive Software. Jive News

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Job candidates with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills are some of today’s most coveted professionals, and it’s a buyer’s market for people with this technical talent. In order to compete with other employers for STEM job candidates, employers need to go the extra mile. Start an apprenticeship program. Present opportunities for career growth. Invest in technology.

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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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Flashback Friday: Year-End Workplace Party Themes

RecogNation

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

We’re just a mere 35 days away from Christmas! While we all want to give Halloween and Thanksgiving their appropriate time in the spotlight, I imagine your year-end event planning is already making its way to the top off your to-do list. If you're anything like me, nailing down a theme for the event is the hardest part; what's going to be fun, engaging, and fairly easy to pull off?

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2015: The Year in Social Collaboration and a Look Ahead – Support Edition

Jive Software

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The post 2015: The Year in Social Collaboration and a Look Ahead – Support Edition appeared first on Jive Software. Industry Insights Jive News

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TLNT: The Business of HR

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Editor’s Note:   TLNT has been publishing Steve Browne’s recaps of the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati for more than five years. For two weeks, we’re bringing back some you might have missed. HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Featured

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