HR BARTENDER
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
7 Ways to Manage Expectations Effectively
HR Bartender is published on a WordPress site. It’s reported that WordPress runs about 25% of all global websites. So understanding WordPress is an important investment in managing HR Bartender. The WordPress community in South Florida puts on a conference each year called WordCamp Miami. This year, one of the speakers focused his session on how to manage expectations. Every. Single. NUMBER 7.
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ASK A MANAGER
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
I was offered my boss’s job but now she’s not leaving, negotiating salary through a recruiter, and more
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I was offered my boss’s job, but now she says she’s not leaving. About two months ago, senior management took me aside to let me know that my boss would be leaving the company in a few months and that they wanted me to take her position. It would be a huge bump in salary and responsibility, and a position that is rarely vacant, so I enthusiastically said yes. Since then. have been shadowing my boss, attending trainings, having regular meetings with leadership, and sitting on hiring panels in preparation for my new role. Please advise?
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HOOPS
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Are Cover Letters Dead? One HR Thought Leader Says They Are
In a piece for Forbes.com, Cover Letters Are Dead And Other 2016 Recruiting Trends ,  Liz Ryan argues against including cover letters because frankly, no one reads them. She also urges employers to move beyond traditional hiring methods, makes a strong case for referrals, and points out what most recruiters know - it’s a candidate-centric market right now.
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WHAT IS PAUL THINKING
FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Podcast with Trish McFarlane – What You Wished Someone Told You…
You are in for a treat this time. On the podcast this time around is Trish McFarlane – friend and great HR professional and HR consultant at H3 Advisors. Trish and I spent about 25 minutes the other day chatting about what she wish someone had told her early in her career. It’s not what you would expect so I won’t spoil the surprise – you’ll just have to listen in. First – a bit of a Trish introduction. (I hope I have enough room on the post for all she’s doing.). She blogs at HR Ringleader and can be followed on Twitter @TrishMcFarlane.
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  • CIELO HR LEADER  |  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
    The Biggest Workplace Trends for 2016
    The Brighton School of Business and Management recently created an infographic that highlights some of the biggest workplace trends for 2016. Segmented by Employee Trends, Technology & Office Layout and Work/Life Balance, the compilation hints at a gap between organizational trends and the desires of a new generation of workers. Here is our summary of the findings, followed by the Brighton School’s infographic. Keep this information in mind as you strive to gain a competitive talent advantage in 2016 and beyond. Employee Trends. Technology & Office Layout Trends. MORE >>
  • HR C-SUITE  |  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
    How To Utilize Social Recruiting To Find Top Talent
    Nowadays, social media is widely used for networking with your friends and family. Even commercial pursuits have found a great avenue in networking online. This includes social recruiting which is about engaging with users, and using social media tools to source and recruit talent. Both employers and potential employees can benefit from social recruiting as […]. Competitive Featured Innovation Small Business Recruiting skills Social Networking Social Recruiting MORE >>
  • EVERYDAY PEOPLE  |  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
    The Eyes Have It !!
    Every so often I am fortunate enough to travel for HR. I’ve been an active volunteer for SHRM for over 15 years now and it’s always cool to me to get to go to a place away from home and see my peers. never take it for granted and I’ve been able to venture out to places I may have never gone to on my own. Travel is a unique thing. When I first began to travel, I think I was like many of the folks I encounter now. I was anxious and uncertain of where to go and what to do. People are constantly milling around you and they look as anxious as you feel. ” That’s it. MORE >>
  • JELF  |  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
    Pension Savings: Out of the woods?
    Last week HM Revenue & Customs published some encouraging figures regarding the levels of pension savings in the UK.  For a brief account of this issue please see here. These figures have been interpreted by some as evidence of a newly improved savings culture, and the fact that savings rates have returned to near their pre-financial crisis levels is seen as (and indeed is) a welcome step forward.  So are we over the worst – and now out of the woods – as far as retirement savings are concerned? Unfortunately not. Best regards. Steve. The post Pension Savings: Out of the woods? MORE >>
  • APQC   |  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
    Supply Chain 2016 Outlook: Key Survey Findings
    In early 2016, APQC conducted a survey to determine the trends in supply chain management. This free synopsis includes key survey findings related to supply chain priorities, supply chain budgets, and the use of big data and analytics. For more detailed information on the survey responses, see Supply Chain 2016 Outlook: Survey Summary Report. Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Planning Procurement Logistics Manufacturing Benchmarks and Metrics 4.0 Deliver Products and Services 4.1 Plan for and align supply chain resources 4.2 Procure materials and services 4.3 MORE >>
  • Supply Chain 2016 Outlook: Survey Summary Report APQC   |  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016