Spark Hire

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Starting and growing a new business comes with many challenges.  One of the big challenges for your startup as you enter the growth stage is to attract top talent. When you are competing with larger corporations for the best talent, it’s important to know what top talent is really looking for in your company brand. What does the future look like for your company? Are you flexible?

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Dice

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Dice’s recent survey of 1,600 technology professionals reinforced what other studies have been saying throughout the year: many people within the tech industry like their jobs, but struggle for work-life balance. More than a quarter (27 percent) of surveyed professionals thought that work-life balance is a myth. Nearly half (47 percent) wanted more of a work-life balance.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 18, 2015

There’s an interesting post over at strategy+business that takes a look at the barriers that large companies have in achieving one deceptively simple goal: Becoming truly integrated across geographies, product lines, and functions.

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DECEMBER 18, 2015

The market is booming. predict unemployment numbers will dip below 5% for the first time in Q1 of 2016. We’re experiencing a strong holiday retail season which points to a positive economic outlook for 2016. HR and recruiting technology purchases are on the rise as businesses and their senior leaders scramble to hire faster, retain employers better and ride the wave in the bull market we are experiencing. Laurie Ruettimann pointed out that 2016 is an election year. Data Protection and Privacy. Mobile. Flexible work schedules are increasingly common as more employees are working from home.

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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.

Halogen Talent Managment

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The Holidays are filled with planning get togethers with family and friends. And, of course, office party celebrations. In between all of that, are small gestures of appreciation that go a long way in showing people they matter. So, we asked our customers about some of the most creative ways they recognize and reward employees for the great work they do. Here’s what a few of them had to say

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Employee engagement initiatives don’t have to be stressful. Too many times, we’ve seen organizations dragging their feet on engagement work. Best Practices Engagement HR Insights HR Management Leadership Retention & Engagement Talent Management Featured

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Dice

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Which smartphone apps topped the rankings in 2015? According to new data from research firm Nielsen , Facebook and Google dominated yet again. Facebook’s core app took the top spot on Nielsen’s list with 126 million unique users per month, followed by YouTube with 97 million, Facebook Messenger with 96 million, and Google Search with 95 million. Smartphone penetration grew to 80 percent of U.S.

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Transparency Is the Key to Recruiting Young Talent

TalentCulture

DECEMBER 18, 2015

When you were searching for jobs in the early days of your career, was “transparency” something that even crossed your mind? For many of us, the whole process was a dance–an art form where both the candidate and the recruiter put their game face on and sold themselves. Millennials expect transparency, and can spot a fraud pretty quickly. In October, the US maintained its low, 5.1

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The 2016 IRS optional standard mileage rate for business miles driven is 54 cents per mile. On December 17, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued  the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. This year brings a 3.5 cent per mile decrease in the business rate. cents in 2015).

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BizLibrary

DECEMBER 18, 2015

The leading edge looks a lot like BizLibrary’s latest release.   It’s the end of another year, and the predictions for 2016 for the training industry and learning technology industry are starting to appear. Some of these attempts at forecasting are a lot of fun to read. The most current hot future trend is “brain science.”   Mobile   Maybe, it’s really here – or not. Video   This isn’t the future.

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Evil HR Lady

DECEMBER 18, 2015

A few years ago, I visited an amusement park in Utah , and was horrified when I rode through their animal park and saw large animals in cages with no shade and cement floors. There was little to no “play” equipment for the animals and certainly nothing was like their natural habitat. Then, this morning I read this article, Are Open Plan Offices Inhumane?

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Ultimate Software

DECEMBER 18, 2015

People First: A Special Message. For all of us at Ultimate Software, 2015 marked an extra-special year. In October, we celebrated a quarter century of putting people first. We were also extremely proud to premiere our first-ever national television commercial. The 60-second spot tells a great story, carries a powerful message, and features a pretty awesome Dude as the narrator.

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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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O.C. Tanner

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Perhaps more than at any time before, today’s workplace has become a visible display of America’s melting pot. Workers of all ages constantly crisscross in offices, reporting up and down the ladder, and sharing projects on teams that are expected to deliver home run results every time. Looking at two extreme age groups sharing workspace today can provide several examples.

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HR Daily Advisor

DECEMBER 18, 2015

“Be all that you can be.” For years, that was the recruitment slogan used by the U.S. Army in its advertising. think most of us would say we want to be all that we can be. We unabashedly claim we want to be the BEST. People don’t claim they want to come in second place or be the runner-up. Nobody wants to settle for anything but being the BEST. We want to be #1. The BEST! The BEST! The BEST!

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TriNet

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Guest post by The Moore Firm California recently passed the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014, which includes important measures on paid sick leave. As of July 1, 2015, anybody whom you. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance California paid sick leave

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Cielo HR Leader

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we wind down 2015 and prepare for the year ahead, we wanted to share a few of the resources that resonated with talent leaders the most this year. These pieces, particularly the Talent Acquisition 360 research, will help you achieve even better business results as you prepare for 2016. Top Blog Posts. Our blogs cover a range of topics relevant to HR leaders, talent acquisition leaders and recruiters. We also run a blog specifically for executives and HR leaders in healthcare. Cielo’s HR Leader. New Research Reveals Opportunities to Shape the Future of Talent Acquisition. Recruitalicious.

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Social Leaders: The New Frontier for CEOs

TalentCulture

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Nelson Mandela, Aung San Suu Kyi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Lincoln—all incredible social leaders who impacted the world in which they operated. Their success had nothing to do with being online, being on the right channels or knowing what time to post. social leader has the vision to bring about change and the ability to convince others that it can be done. Collaborate. Be open-minded.

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SkillSurvey

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Here’s news from our hometown region. The City of Philadelphia announced this week that Mayor Michael Nutter has signed an Executive Order amending the city’s Fair Criminal Screening Standards Ordinance, also known as Ban the Box. Read story at ERE.net. The Executive Order means that private employers, with at least one employee, cannot ask job applicants about criminal background and arrests during the application and job interview process. ” The post Philadelphia Expands “Ban The Box” Law To Include All Employers appeared first on SkillSurvey.

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TalentWise

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Brand Coordinator and theater enthusiast Devon Allen shares lessons from the stage that can help you make smart hiring decisions and snag new employees worth a standing ovation

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Paychex

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Learn how location-based time tracking is revolutionizing company time management

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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.

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SAP Innovation

DECEMBER 18, 2015

During this festive time of the year I, like millions of children and adults, look forward to watching a range of holiday classics.  Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ranks high on my list. Full of memorable characters and wonderful songs, the perennial classic has helped set the holiday mood for generations. Supply disruptions. Let’s start with an obvious one – supply disruptions. Quality issues.

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BALANCEview HR

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Intangible skills often make a bigger impact on a company than originally anticipated. Using an applicant tracking system (ATS) to identify these traits in potential employees can make it easy to sift through the most favorable soft skills in a résumé. Here are some characteristics that often accompany exceptional employees : Applicant Tracking Recruitment Process Employer Branding

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SAP Innovation

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Around the Christmas holiday and New Year are some of the busiest times of the year to travel (and most expensive). Personally, as an infrequent traveler, I find travelling taxing and stressful. often wonder how executives manage to travel the world, answer countless emails a day, and still do their full-time job. In 2014, he spent 150 nights in a hotel and took 50 flights. Never check a bag.

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Are You Stupider Than You Think?

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Studies report that processes for hiring, developing people, and conducting performance management are seriously flawed

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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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Temp to Permanent: How to Groom Your Seasonal Workers Into Your A-Team

CultureIQ

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Earlier this week we talked about why it’s important to integrate your seasonal workers into your company culture. Now that we’ve established “why,” let’s talk about the “how.” Today, we’re going to talk about best practice methods that allow talent leaders to nurture rising stars from their seasonal teams. Plant the seed. Not all seasonal workers come in with the same expectations. Some Some are looking to earn more for the holidays, while others are looking to turn their employment into a long-term gig. You want to start the conversation early. Gain support from your staff.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 18, 2015

HR leaders and talent managers don’t usually think much about this, but your EAP — your Employee Assistance Program — can give you great insight into the issues and concerns troubling your employees. Compensation & Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Talent Management Featured

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10 Workforce trends that will change HR forever

FinancialForce

DECEMBER 18, 2015

With improved economic conditions, changing demographics, new technology and heightened employee expectations, the HR department is in the hot seat with driving dramatic change in the workforce. Social tools have led to more transparent organizations and in demand employees are using this information to decide whether they want to work for you. HCM HR Human Capital Management

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