TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 31, 2015

Job candidates sometimes bash recruiters. Most of the complaints are due to their misunderstanding of a recruiter’s role. However, some of the issues are valid. Whether the complaints are justified or not, ultimately, it is in the recruiter’s best interest to build relationships and protect his reputation. Here are some of the top candidate complaints : 1. The job did not exist. The Bottom Line.

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Today, I say Goodbye…

Something Different

JULY 31, 2015

<www.fluentu.com> …To the client group I have supported for the past 2 years. It’s a day of mixed emotions for me. feel very sad to say goodbye to many of the people whose faces and voices I have so grown so fond of seeing. But I am also happy about the big things we have been able to accomplish together, and that this end signals perhaps our biggest accomplishment yet.

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Globoforce

JULY 31, 2015

Do you know the Law of Jante? Are you schooled on lingonberries and lagom? Do you know how recognition is unique in Scandinavia? In our ongoing series on Recognizing across Cultures , we will discuss the cultural and business norms on a region by region basis and use our experience to give you some recommendations for making recognition relevant and powerful for your employees. Scandinavia.

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HRchitect

JULY 31, 2015

Written by:  Scott McGrail For a change to be successfully carried out, we know that there needs to be a concise and consistent level of communication. This was highlighted in A “Quick Start Guide” to Change Communication by HRchitect’s Bill Buttimer.

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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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TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 31, 2015

Editor’s Note:  Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Can your team make a decision? I was recently thinking about a moment in my career that taught me several things about team decision making. It was many years ago in my staff meeting. I had opened a topic for discussion that I knew the members of my staff disagreed strongly about.

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Workday

JULY 31, 2015

As director of application development and architecture at Arbella Insurance Group , it’s Matthew Postulka’s job to deliver the application and architecture strategy that best supports his company’s continued market expansion. That includes migrating more applications to the cloud — including Arbella’s core financials. My passion is solving business problems with technology.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 31, 2015

My former employer announced recently that they are doing away with forced rankings and the annual performance management process. Hallelujah! congratulate them for taking a bold step for developing people and recognizing business contributions in a new way. My response? Plenty! 10 things the productive HR pro needs to focus on. HR has been asking for years for time and resources to do more.

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Compensation Today

JULY 31, 2015

Jessica Miller-Merrell, blogging4jobs Those that know me know I’m a control freak who is extremely stubborn, highly creative and often difficult to work with. And that’s also how I described myself down to the letter when I was recently interviewing candidates for a position that directly reports to me. It's No Laughing Matter While some may laugh, I wasn’t kidding. What do you think?

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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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Evil HR Lady

JULY 31, 2015

Do you operate on gut feelings a lot? You know, when you interview someone for a job and within an instant you know this person is right—or wrong—for the job? What about when you’re making a big decision about a reorganization, or implementing perks that you just  know  employees will love? Many HR professionals make all kinds of decisions without looking at the numbers—sometimes it works out and sometimes it doesn’t. But the flip side is also true: Sometimes you look at the numbers, make your decision accordingly and things go poorly.

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Dice

JULY 31, 2015

If you begin emails with phrases such as, “Just wanted to follow up,” you may want to adjust your approach: Many experts consider it bad form to use softly constructed phrases when addressing others. Whether you’re on the job or looking for work, choosing the right words in your communications will give you a subtle, but real, advantage. Remember, you’re up against other candidates.

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Smart Career Moves By Smart Women

TalentCulture

JULY 31, 2015

With the conversation about equal pay for equal work reignited, it’s never been more important for women in the workplace to be smart, speak up, and reach for the next rung on the career ladder. But the landscape of career growth can be tricky to navigate. Stop just thinking about making your next career move and start doing something to make that move. Speak Up. Ask for a raise.

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You Say It’s Your Birthday!

RecogNation

JULY 31, 2015

This week we celebrated our Digital Marketing Manager, Kim’s, birthday! I am reminded every time we celebrate a birthday here at the ‘ville of how important and EASY it is to make our co-workers feel the love on their special day. Here are your quick ABCs for how to make your next employee’s or co-worker’s birthday sing!

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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.

Halogen Talent Managment

JULY 31, 2015

Two years ago, MD Financial Management moved from Halogen to another talent management vendor to simplify and integrate all aspects of its TM processes. As it turns out, the grass isn’t always greener. After 18 months, MD returned to Halogen and hasn’t looked back. We asked Angelika Klinger, Manager, Total Rewards & HR Systems, about MD’s talent management journey. Here’s what she had to say

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What Startups Can Learn from Great Place to Work® Companies

Great Place to Work

JULY 31, 2015

Five Tips for Launching a Great Company Culture A startup founder might glance at the practices of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and assume there's not much that applies to his or her startup. After all, these best companies often have tens of thousands of people, and big budgets allocated for culture and engagement. Disclosure: I too was a little skeptical as I walked into the Great Place to Work® Conference for the first time.). Blogs

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Ceridian

JULY 31, 2015

At all places of business, large and small, there’s a growing understanding of the HR office’s role – at all times, they should be working to increase employee retention and productivity. productive workforce is the lifeblood of a successful company. If your employees are willing to stay in their positions and work hard, your […]. Employee Engagement company culture corporate culture employee engagement team building work-life balance

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Paychex

JULY 31, 2015

As summer approaches, businesses often experience higher levels of planned and unplanned absences. Here is a closer look at how businesses can leverage technology and planning to help keep their employees engaged as temperatures rise

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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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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 31, 2015

The other day, a colleague passed along an article from Inc. magazine titled “ 35 Habits That Make Employees Extremely Valuable.” Whether you’re an employee trying to figure out how to make yourself indispensable to your employer or a manager looking for the right type of person for your team, this piece, written by Kevin Daum, is a great place to get some ideas. In reading Daum’s article, I found myself nodding in agreement with a lot—if not most—of what he outlined. Here are my top 10 choices of Daum’s 35 habits, with my comment behind each. HR budget cuts? Let us help.

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8 Simple Steps For Hiring as a Small Business

Justworks

JULY 31, 2015

Smart hiring practices are a keystone to your company’s performance, whether you're hiring your first employee or bringing on your 100th. As a small business, the potential impact of a new employee, both negative and positive, are compounded in your comparatively smaller-group dynamics. Feeling a bit bewildered by the process? Follow these 8 simple steps for hiring as a small business. Business Tips

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SAP Innovation

JULY 31, 2015

Engaging your workforce may be a scary thing. Especially if you haven’t done it much. As with any relationship, it’s scary to find out that your employees don’t think exactly like you, even if you know that all people have different ideas, plans, and ambitions. The benefits of engagement. probably don’t have to emphasize the positive sides of employee engagement. Source: Officevibe ).

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David Zinger

JULY 31, 2015

Draw out the best in someone before we reach August. People Artists Draw Out the Best in Others. People Artists draw out the best in others. think sometimes we can make this too big, too complex, and too unwieldy. I am writing this at 8:47 AM on the last day of July. If you read this before August hits I encourage you to engage in one small action to bring out the best in another person at work.

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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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#TChat Preview: How Employers Can Help Bridge The Great Debt Divide

TalentCulture

JULY 31, 2015

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015, from 1-2 pm ET (10-11 am PT). Last week we talked about why recruiting is a legitimate career choice , and this week we’re going to talk about how employers can help bridge the great debt divide. It’s nearly official — the fact that Millennials make up the majority of the workforce. Biro and Kevin W. See you there!!!

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SAP Innovation

JULY 31, 2015

“Oh, my darling, knock three times. On the ceiling if you want me. Twice on the pipe. If the answer is no…”. Tony Orlando & Dawn. It started with an e-mail. The latest OnStar diagnostic report from our Saturn VUE, chock-full of data analysis on nearly every single facet of the car: engine and transmission system, air bag system, antilock braking system, and more. Yes, the engine light was on.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 31, 2015

Some people will try anything to stand out. In its latest survey , CareerBuilder asked more than 2,000 hiring managers to name the most unusual methods job seekers used to get their attention, although maybe not the job. Job seekers know they’re competing with a lot of other candidates, so they’re trying more unusual tactics to stand out from the crowd,” said Rosemary Haefner, chief human resources officer at CareerBuilder. For example, one candidate made a “Top Ten” list of reasons to hire him. Unusual Approaches. candidate’s name] got the job!”. Candidate had her resume gift-wrapped. Hiring

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APQC

JULY 31, 2015

Research Specialist, Financial Management. read more

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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.

Spark Hire

JULY 31, 2015

How often have you seen small businesses hire leaders from outside of their business, only to let them go a year or so later?  I believe one of the key reasons why this happens often is simply because the new hire does not understand or fit in with the company culture. With this in mind, quite often the route best taken is to consider hiring from within your small business. 1.

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Sage HRMS

JULY 31, 2015

As people continue to spend more time on mobile devices, a growing number of candidates will begin to apply to positions using their tablets and smartphones. If your company is behind the times on mobile recruiting and application processes, you could lose out the most tech-friendly talent – often the most desirable candidates these days. Mobile applicants. Given that people in the U.S.

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Uber's Game Is a Talent Scout Masquerading as a Training Tool

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

JULY 31, 2015

By Oscar Lausegger. Originally published on Forbes ). We're long past the time when we judged candidates entirely by their CVs, much less their university diplomas. In recent years, companies have found success recruiting talent through employee referrals, and digital social networks have helped accelerate and broaden this avenue. That's why Uber's recent release of UberDRIVE caught my attention.

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