Get Hppy

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In the fight for talent, an organization must provide an effective value proposition to attract the type of employee it needs to deliver its business goals. But in my experience, most organizations create employee value propositions (EVP) based on high level aspirational intent which diminishes its effectiveness. “We’re building a company people love. company that will stand the test of time.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Yesterday I promised myself a blogging vacation until after the Thanksgiving holiday. And then Judge Amos L. Mazzant III dropped the biggest employment law story of the year by enjoining the DOL’s new overtime rules. They were due within two days of each other, and she had several weeks to complete each. hope she doesn’t read this post, because I don't want her ever to think procrastinators win.

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Paycor

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

On Tuesday, November 22, a United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas enacted a nationwide injunction on the Department of Labor’s White Collar Overtime Exemption, which was set to go into effect on December 1. The injunction prevents execution of the regulations, pending further Court proceedings. What happened? How is timing affected? What changes may occur to the rule? Enjo

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

In a massive stroke of irony, a federal judge  —  one appointed by President Barack Obama — entered a nationwide injunction Tuesday to stop the implementation of the  U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rules that would have taken effect on December 1, 2016. Department of Labor.  But first, I’ll break down Judge Amos L. Mazzant’s opinion ( here ).

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Keeping and engaging your best people is crucial. Learn why reward and recognition helps you do just that, 13 ways to reward and recognize the right way, and how to get your boss onboard.

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

A federal district court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime rule November 22, just days before it was scheduled to take effect. The judge who issued the order called the regulation “unlawful” and said such actions should be left to Congress. At the request of 21 states, the U.S. Other DOL initiatives have suffered a similar fate in recent weeks. 16-cv-00731 (E.D.

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cipHR

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Motivating and engaging employees doesn't need a huge budget for initiatives, it doesn't require a committee to try and persuade employees to take part in company events and it certainly doesn't need company policies and procedures dictating how engagement 'should work'! Say 'thanks'. This is because they felt appreciated being needed and more socially valued when they’d received sincere thanks.

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Zoho People

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Up until a couple of years ago , accepting online payments from customers was a Herculean task, especially in India. Not only have we had to battle the technical challenges of a slow internet connection, but we’ve also had to wade through tons of paperwork just to set up and start using payment gateways. The more, the merrier. With Zoho and Razorpay, help your customers pay their way.

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Paychex

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, a Federal Court issued a preliminary injunction to temporarily block the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing its Final Overtime Rule. Read this article for details

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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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Jelf

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Another long-running feature of this blog – the proposed phasing-out of Childcare Vouchers and replacement with Tax Free Childcare – also featured today. The Treasury document includes this following passage: “Tax-Free Childcare will be introduced gradually from early 2017, with roll out beginning upon completion of the trial. Once the scheme is fully rolled out, the government will review its operation to ensure it is delivering as intended and to assess the benefit it is delivering for working parents.” The use of the word “trial” is interesting.  This

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Yesterday afternoon, a federal court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing the new federal overtime rule which was set to take effect on December 1, 2016. Enforcement of new federal overtime rule blocked. The lawsuit claimed that the DOL overstepped its authority in enacting the rule. What This Means for California Employers?

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Evil HR Lady

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Or maybe your Gen X-ers and Baby Boomers are destroying morale. Sometimes it’s hard to tell. As companies have switched from a seniority system to a meritocracy system , people who are better suited for management roles have landed in the senior roles. This is a great thing for business, but a recent study in Germany found a downside: Older workers don’t like working for younger managers. Researchers Florian Kunze and Jochen Menges looked at nearly 8000 employees at 61 different German companies.

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Jostle

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It’s no secret. Companies struggle to deploy intranets , particularly the new “social” variety also known as enterprise social networks. Upwards of 80% of social intranet initiatives fail. That’s daunting for business leaders considering a new or revamped intranet. So, what’s the key to intranet success, regardless of business type, size, structure or industry? Connected Companies Clarity

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TLNT: The Business of HR

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It was bound to happen. After years of introducing technologies designed to make your car feel more like a home, some automakers are ready to start converting your vehicle into an office. Indeed, two different auto-related companies have announced Microsoft partnerships this year that are specifically designed to help boost business productivity while on the road.

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WorkStride

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It’s Thanksgiving tomorrow, the beginning of that time of year when people give thanks—thanks for family. Thanks for friends. Thanks for health and wellness and, yes, even thanks for material goods. For any company, it is important for senior management to say “thank you” to their employees in one manner or another. Give a reward with a personal touch. Guess what?

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Jelf

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Pensions nearly always feature somewhere in any formal Budget statement, and today was no different.  There were two topics of importance here: 1]  Reducing the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA): HM Treasury has today published a consultation document on the above topic. The issue here arises directly from the Pension Freedoms that were introduced by Mr Hammond’s predecessor.  The proposal of the consultation is to reduce this maximum allowance down to £4,000.  ” This move is likely to be warmly welcomed by all involved with pension provision. Best regards. Steve.

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Technology for Talent

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

We’re all familiar with the issues of cognitive overload in our lives. The relentless onslaught of emails, messages, Facebook and Twitter feeds, and video news is taking more of our time every day. Research Research shows we now spend up to 6 hours a day checking email, which makes me wonder when we have time do everything else. In the […]. Employment Branding Engagement Informal Learning Leadership Development Learning Programs

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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.

SuccessFactors

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Since 2010, when legislative and regulatory forces started placing immense pressure on physical therapy practices, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has been pursuing a new payment system. APTA’s efforts toward payment reform have gone through numerous transformations during that time. These codes are specific, and they change regularly. New staff members.

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Jelf

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Another major facet of the Autumn Budget Statement from an Employee Benefits perspective was yet another increase to the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). The Chancellor announced that this would increase from the current rate of 10% to 12% in June next year.  This This will impact a range of insurances including some in the Employee Benefits space. This was a topic that Matthew Judge looked at on the blog following another announcement of IPT increase back in July 2015.  Matthew’s original article can be read here. Best regards. Steve.

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The Predictive Index

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

By Elsbeth McSorley. Hiring, Selection, Onboarding interviewing hiring interviews marketing strategies job ads social media marketing candidate selection social media recruiting interviewing tips

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Ceridian

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

By John Whyte, Senior Manager, Dayforce Talent Management, Ceridian. Football fans joke that in August, everybody is undefeated. We can all point to a great draft, a new coach, or a favorable schedule as reasons why this is our year. Let’s parallel the different phases of the NFL season with the experiences of a new hire and see what lessons there are to learn. Preseason – Hope Springs Eternal.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

“There’s a very fine line between being a servant leader and being a servant. Servant leadership is intentional. Being a servant is reactive.” ” HR Insights DisruptHR Featured videos

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Globoforce

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

It’s safe to say that Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday here at Globoforce (followed closely by Halloween; we love costumes). We even hold an annual GloboThanks potluck, a day when we bring in our favorite dishes and share a meal with colleagues and friends. mean, organizations, families, societies would crumble.”. Happy reading and Happy Thanksgiving! Gratitude – You’re Doing It Wrong.

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HR Gazette

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

How to Develop Teamwork? The one biggest difference maker – team members being team players. What is always part of the solution to any teamwork challenges – people on the team being  team players. And what always comes first, team players or teams and teamwork? The answer is also always  team players. There is an incorrect assumption that everyone defines a team player the same.

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HRE's The Leader Board

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued its updated enforcement guidance on national origin discrimination. The EEOC also issued two resource documents to accompany the guidance: a Q & A publication on the guidance document and a small business fact sheet designed to illustrate the guidance’s chief points in plain language, according to the organization.). Tweet.

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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?

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EmployeeConnect

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

By Cindy O’Dea Practical HR Strategies. Are your staff at work just for the free cupcakes? Is your team just ‘showing up’? Are you disappointed that you have team members who watch the clock, don’t show any initiative or who spend just enough time working to believe they are ‘flying under the radar’? Step 1 – Communicate. How well do you know your staff? Do you show an interest in them?

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HR Daily Advisor

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

by Kara M. Maciel, Esq. and Dan Deacon, Esq., Conn Maciel Carey . In part one of this article, we focused on how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has become more aggressive in its whistleblower enforcement efforts. This article will focus on OSHA’s involvement in whistleblower protections. OSHA Revamps Whistleblower Protection Program. See below for more information.

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Jelf

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Following on from my blog posts yesterday on the Autumn Budget Statement, there is one remaining item (from an Employee Benefits perspective) that we expected to see included. The Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA) was announced in the March Budget this year.  The objective of LISA is to encourage and support the savings habit in younger* workers – be that for first home ownership or retirement – with a government “bonus” contribution of up to £1,000 per annum. However, the more established and less eye-catching Help-to-Buy ISA did get a name check. Best regards.

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