Wed.Dec 09, 2015
These Four HR Mistakes Are Causing the Most Lawsuits
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 9, 2015
It’s a litigious world out there. Hiring Process HR Management HR News HR Trends Interviewing Legal, Compliance & Policies Talent Acquisition Featured
12 Days of HCM – #3 Future Workforce
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 9, 2015
What Gen Y Can Teach HR. This year, Generation Y, also known as millennials, became the largest generation in the workforce. Millennials have arrived—with great expectations—and it’s imperative to understand their impact on today’s multi-generational workplace. Ultimate recently partnered with The Center for Generational Kinetics to study Gen Y’s feelings about work.
Is Your Business Going through Change? Here’s What You Need to Know to Prepare Yourself
TriNet
DECEMBER 9, 2015
There is an old cliché that says the only thing that is constant is change. I’m here to tell you that this is the truth – both for you and your business. Companies undergo several changes on the path. Visit site for full story. Management Practices
Why Your ATS Needs an Interview Scheduling Solution
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Interviewing is like trying to find something to watch on Netflix. You spend all this time, energy and brainpower perusing the endless list of shows and movies and every once in awhile something catches your eye, but you’re too afraid to commit because you don’t want to be disappointed. You wish someone could just make up your mind for you! Enter interview scheduling.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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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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Are You Leading Leaders? Tips for Cultivating Leadership
Halogen Talent Managment
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Some say that you know you're leading when others are following you. That's certainly a start. Yet I'll suggest that the ultimate test of your leadership is the extent to which you cultivate leadership in others. Here are 3 things you need to focus on to ensure you're leading or developing leaders
This Is Just the Beginning
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Nearly 30% of corporate employees believe their employer does not recognize their achievements. Almost 60% of employees rate communication or wellness as their employers’ lowest quality. And about 40% of employees say they are overly stressed due to their work. These challenges in the workplace inspired the launch of CultureIQ two years ago : We aim to give every employee a voice and provide organizations the tools to listen – and more importantly, to act. We have grown significantly since our product launch 12 months ago. Earlier this year, we launched culture strategy services. Greg Besner.
This Year, Try These 7 Straightforward Employee Rewards
Justworks
DECEMBER 9, 2015
It’s the end of a long year of hard work, and your employees are tired and ready for a bit of a break. Turn to year-end employee rewards to show your appreciation for all of their efforts. While it’s a good idea to show employee appreciation all year long, now’s the time to really make your team feel recognized, appreciated, and happy.
Beware the Myth of Hustling
The Aristocracy of HR
DECEMBER 9, 2015
000000000000The holidays are upon us and as if most other times of year aren’t crazy enough- this time of the year is down right frenetic. It has been just around a month since I wrote something here. My absence wasn’t because I no longer care to write or that I am somehow lacking in ambition. […].
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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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.
The Strange Reason Walmart Hired a Defense Contractor
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Walmart sells just about everything-from groceries to garage doors to guns. But, they don’t sell fighter jets (at least, not yet). So, why would they need to contract with the defense contractor, Lockheed Martin? Turns out that Lockheed Martin, has a division that does intelligence gathering , and Walmart hired them to gather data on pro-union employees and activists.
Tips for Successful Innovation – Going Beyond Ideas
Emergenetics
DECEMBER 9, 2015
What’s the first word that comes to your head when you think about Innovation? Ideas…creativity…insight…conceptual…strategy? What if I said that those are the wrong words? When you think innovation it has to start with…PEOPLE! Ideas are what drives innovation, and creativity and conceptualism make ideas truly sing, but with an ever-increasing viewpoint on social thinking […].
As I Lay Dying
NoExcusesHR
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Have you every felt completely stuck in your work? You know the feeling.projects are not on track the way they should be.leaders are doing lots of talking but very little leading.and it looks like deadlines are going to be missed. So many issues hitting all at once. The Cycle of Doubt I would be lying if I told you I didn't suffer from a cycle of doubt every once in a while. hate that. No Excuses.
Put the Employee Back in Employee Engagement
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Last check, engagement was still the hottest buzz word in the HCM world. Ask ten different HCM professionals what “employee engagement” means, and you will likely get answers that include words or phrases such as organizational commitment, job satisfaction, happiness, discretionary effort, or “likely to recommend us as a good place to work.” Personalization of engagement action plans.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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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.
The Human Touch Drives Onboarding Success [INFOGRAPHIC]
ADP
DECEMBER 9, 2015
From the start, onboarding is as much about human touch as it is about the technical tools. Research reveals that many employers are missing the mark when it comes to onboarding, and it’s having a serious impact on business. To capture your new employees hearts and minds, the onboarding process must be elevated to be […]. Human Capital Management Infographic onboarding
How to Know When to Fire a Candidate
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 9, 2015
In recruiting, it’s important to find top talent, but sometimes top talent isn’t always the right talent when it comes to actually placing the candidate in a job. But how do you know when it’s time to let a candidate go? If you see any of these red flags with a candidate , you need to consider firing the candidate regardless of his expertise. The candidate doesn’t respond in a timely manner.
5 Ways to Facilitate Behavioral Changes Among Employees
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 9, 2015
As a manager, you must be able to facilitate behavioral changes when you notice behaviors among your employees of which you are not particularly fond. When you see these behaviors pop up, you can choose to do nothing, which can jeopardize morale, harm productivity, and potentially cause you to lose clients, or you can work to facilitate behavioral change. Be a Coach. Tackle One Issue at a Time.
Employee Engagement: The Revenge of the Management Jargon Slayer
David Zinger
DECEMBER 9, 2015
John Junson is approaching his 500th cartoon on employee engagement. He returns this week as the management jargon slayer. He even gave me a byline which makes me feel like Sancho Panza helping Don Quixote tilt against the windmills of useless management speak. John Junson does good work day after day. He will approach 500 cartoons early in 2016.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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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?
Perks Over Pay: The Name of the Game
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 9, 2015
A whopping 79% of employees would rather have better benefits or perks than have better pay, according to a recent survey conducted by Glassdoor® Today we’ll explore some of the details of that survey. Harris Poll recently conducted the Q3 2015 U.S. Employment Confidence Survey on behalf of Glassdoor. The survey was given to over 2,000 adults residing in the United States. 18–34. 35–44. 45–54.
The rise of the micro-school: can the experiment scale?
Pearson
DECEMBER 9, 2015
There’s no agreed definition of a micro-schools, yet they share a few patterns despite having different education philosophies and operating models: they rely on well-designed software, personalisation of the curriculum, a different scale, competency-based progression and flexible designs. Even the mainstream press has covered this new education trend extensively over the past few months.
Alcoholism and ADA: former USC coach Steve Sarkisian files suit over his termination
Ohio Employer's Law
DECEMBER 9, 2015
On October 12, USC fired its head football coach, Steve Sarkisian. Yesterday, Sarkisian filed a 31-page, 14-count complaint in California state court challenging his termination. The crux of his claims? That USC violated federal and state disability-discrimination laws by terminating him because of his disability and failing to accommodate his disability—alcoholism. You bet.
When Hunting For a Job, American Workers Start by Heading to the Internet
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Americans are as likely to turn to the Internet when searching for a job as to their friends and connections, and many of those who do consider the Internet more important than any other resource. Hiring Process HR Management HR News HR Trends Recruiting Talent Acquisition
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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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.
We’ve won a Glassdoor employees’ choice award! Best Places to Work 2016
FinancialForce
DECEMBER 9, 2015
If there was one announcement that would be the cherry on top of a banner year we’ve had at FinancialForce.com, this might be the one. We’re honored to announce that we are among the winners of the eighth annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award for the Best Places to Work in 2016 in the U.S. SMB category! Everyone works together. Employees are hired thoughtfully and therefore very knowledgeable.
2 long-standing strategies for building a happy, productive workforce
Ceridian
DECEMBER 9, 2015
While just about everyone agrees that maximizing employee retention and productivity is a key goal when managing a workforce, there’s still a great deal of dissent about how exactly to make that happen. There are both short- and long-term needs to consider here. If you push your employees to the max, you might get a […]. Employee Engagement advice employee engagement Leadership tips workplace
2015 Dice Holiday Gift Guide, Part 2
Dice
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Yes, it’s that magical time of year, when it seems that everybody faces the exact same conundrum: Do I order all my gift online, or do I actually face the zombie-like hordes swarming the local mall? We’re kidding: Of course you’ll rely on e-commerce to secure most of your presents. So without further adieu: Survival Grenade ($74.99). The Z.A.P.S. Hang it from your backpack or bag.
7 ways to reduce employee stress around the holidays
Achievers
DECEMBER 9, 2015
The holiday season is a cheery time, filled with lights, presents, and time with loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s also a stressful and exhausting time for employees trying to balance work and holiday responsibilities. So, in the spirit of giving, here are seven tips for helping employees deal with stress management in the office: Provide free flu shots at work. Allow flexible work schedules.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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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.
Simplification of work: We have work to do
HR Times
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Posted by Burt Rea and Ina Gantcheva on December 09, 2015. We knew we had struck a collective workplace nerve when our 2014 Human Capital trend on The Overwhelmed Employee proved to be one of the most popular articles Deloitte has ever published. Related links. Follow us @DeloitteTalent. Stay connected. HR Executives Dbriefs Webcast: Simplification of Work. Watch the recording. Explore the trend.
Warning From Top Analysts: Make Privacy Strategic In 2016 Or Lose Customers
SAP Innovation
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Analysts from Forrester Research released the firm’s top privacy predictions for next year, urging companies to rethink approaches as consumer worries increase along with worldwide regulations. The webcast entitled, “Privacy: Make it A 2016 Strategic Initiative or Lose Customers. The Choice Is Yours,” also shared the latest research findings into consumer behaviors around data privacy.
How Leaders Can Navigate the Internet of Things in the Workplace
DDI's Talent Management Intelligence
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Without trusted, data-savvy leaders, applying the Internet of Things to the workplace will crush employee morale





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