Dice

MAY 14, 2015

Many development teams have embraced Agile as the ideal method for software development , relying on cross-functional teams and adaptive planning to see their product through to the finish line. While other teams still stick by traditional processes such as Waterfall , Agile supporters tout their method as especially effective, with more frequent quality checks and an ability to adapt. Hunt added.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 14, 2015

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my career, it’s that you can’t just declare yourself a leader and expect others to follow. True leaders inspire others to find the best in themselves to work together to accomplish a goal. And true leaders can be anyone, at any level, not just those that carry a “manager” title. Today, I’d like to share the perspectives of two such true leaders on this topic.

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Spark Hire

MAY 14, 2015

When competing against so many other recruiters to get to top talent first, one of the most important things you can do is to make sure that your application process is user-friendly. Below are 4 easy ways for you to make your application process a tool of ease for candidates: 1. Easy to Access. Make it easy for them to see your opportunities and apply. 2. Quick Process. Confirmation follow-up.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 14, 2015

Second of two parts. Yesterday, I listed 10 reasons why turnover might actually be a good thing and why you might not necessarily want to keep long tenured employees. As I pointed out, you need to step back and think about it: Should  all  employees be kept or just the ones who currently and in the future produce high value? more…).

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Linkage

MAY 14, 2015

What’s more inclusive: cultivating belonging or uniqueness? It’s an interesting question, right? We hear lots of talk about the importance of building inclusive company culture. And needless to say, we here at Linkage are very strong advocates of inclusive leadership and helping organizations develop more inclusive leaders. But the question still remains, what’s better for a company’s bottom line, a workforce where everyone feels that they belong —that they are “part of”—or a company culture that values and encourages uniqueness ? If you haven’t already guessed, this is a trick question.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 14, 2015

Editor’s Note:   This is the fifth of 12 essays from the new book,  The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill Schiemann and Libby Sartain, and sponsored by the  HR Certification Institute. By Diane J. Gherson. It isn’t often that a group of professionals can say with confidence that they stand at an important moment in history. They are: (more…).

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HR Bartender

MAY 14, 2015

I’ve mentioned before that Mr. Bartender and I are fans of the television show Mythbusters. If you’ve never seen it, the show is hosted by two special effects experts who test myths, urban legends, and such. Some of my faves include what will cure the heat that occurs from eating spicy food and certain types of footwear can impair a person’s ability to drive. He would practice and practice.

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Humareso

MAY 14, 2015

There has to be a better way to handle inspiration. Doesn’t it seem that at times we ride this escalator to the top of the mountain only to tumble back down from a strong gust at the summit? The efficacy of the inspiration stalls; it’s predicated upon circumstance which we know changes frequently. How many Hoosiers, Miracle, Rudy, (insert one of a zillion other movie greats) speeches can we give?

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SumTotal

MAY 14, 2015

Like everyone, as head of a global talent and training organization, I have constraints: time and budget.  With little of either we decreased our cost per course by 50 percent and increased usage by 75 percent.  How?  I know I can rely on three things and I have to do three things to make a quick and impactful change in any organization.   What three things can you rely on? How often?  By whom?

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nettime solutions

MAY 14, 2015

Spring temperatures have warmed us up and thawed us out in the Northern Hemisphere. Now we feel like the sun, and we're calling on businesses to grow. Did you know that time and attendance software can help you do just that? There's no question about it: You need paying customers to grow your business. Here are 3 ways to keep more of your profits and grow your business: Eliminate Time Theft.

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Capterra

MAY 14, 2015

Most recruiters and hiring professionals treat LinkedIn like it’s an old rotary phone: a sturdy tool to connect with the people you need, but not much else. If, instead, you treated the professional social network like a smartphone: as both a tool (to make calls) and a resource (to find information online), it can be so much more valuable. Openreq (HR, Staffing & Recruiting Professionals).

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The Future IS Now for These Critical Leadership Skills

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

MAY 14, 2015

Ensure your organization is developing the right skills for the future—it’s the most predictable way to help leaders, and your business, succeed

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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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Thought(ful) Leadership

MAY 14, 2015

Identifying Training Needs Based on Skill & Competency Gaps by Judy Fort and Peyton Liu When working with employees, the first step in finding training for employees is determining what training they actually need. So, the first question anyone should ask to get this conversation started is: what am I missing? Skills and competencies should also play a role in how you identify successors.

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Symbolist

MAY 14, 2015

I had a short conversation with a friend this morning on the best way to change behavior. It was sparked by the information in a study CVS released yesterday. The study highlights the results of experiments CVS conducted to see what worked best to get people to quit smoking. emphasis mine….]. The net-net is: Incentives work. Incentives with penalty work better. know – right? Mind-Blown. Tweet This.

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WalkMe Change

MAY 14, 2015

Change can be a daunting process, especially when employees are used to working effectively with old methods. Change, when managed poorly, can damage team dynamics, increase anxiety and ultimately decrease worker productivity. The key to managing change is building trust. Without trust, employees will have no motivation to follow your lead. Here are 7 tips to help build employee trust when implementing change. 1. Leadership must be clear about their intentions. Employees look up to leaders as role models. Ambiguous wording, dishonest intentions or poor clarity will reflect in the workforce.

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Jelf

MAY 14, 2015

With Anaerobic Digestion on the rise in the UK, there is a huge emphasis on the competency of AD plants which currently varies up and down the country. All plants need to reach acceptable levels of health and safety and risk management standards. If Health & Safety. One key issue to think about will be the safety of people visiting the site. Toxic gases. Moving vehicles. Trips. Noise.

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TribeHR

MAY 14, 2015

Perception is reality. We have only to listen to two distinct descriptions of the same workplace confrontation to know that people in conflict view the same event entirely differently. The most astonishing thing about these opposing versions of the same event is that neither party is lying. Photograph by Alex Hartway, Flickr. Realizing this and acknowledging it opens up a world of possibilities.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

MAY 14, 2015

It is clear why open floor plans are so popular in offices today. They They bring people together to collaborate in ways that just weren’t possible in the cubicle mazes of the past. In theory, an open office plan stimulates connections between employees and productive cooperation that can support a vibrant, high-performance culture. more…).

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Zoho People

MAY 14, 2015

In the expanse of the Hotel Irvine grand ballroom—nestled   in the heart of sunny Southern California—recruiters move from booth to booth like tourists along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They’re laughing and shaking hands and telling stories; formalities and rituals before business begins. It isn’t long before the conversations shift from small talk to real talk. This trend ends now.

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New to HR

MAY 14, 2015

Celebrities have professional stylists for a reason. They understand their image is their brand, and half of the time, the image is what sells the idea. Though pop culture can seem removed from the corporate world, image is still a highly valued commodity. Because you are the face of the company both to the outside world and the company itself, you must always present the best image possible.

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Total Employee Recognition

MAY 14, 2015

How to Create a Successful Service Award Program. Last week, C.A. Short Company hosted our annual service award program at our Shelby, North Carolina facility. It is always a great time to celebrate the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit year after year. This is an exciting time for C.A. The C.A. Short Company president, Jeff Ross. Employee Recognition

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Aurico

MAY 14, 2015

Aurico will be hosting an upcoming Webinar on DOT drug testing on Thursday, May 21st at 1:00pm CST. The Webinar will focus on the following topics: Emphasis on FMCSA Modality General Overview Collection Process Testing Methodology MRO Review Process Random Testing Best Practices DOT eCCF REGISTER HERE to secure your seat for this informative presentation on DOT drug testing. Services Webinar

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Standing up a data analytics organization:

HR Times

MAY 14, 2015

Where to start? Posted by Jordan Wiggins , Don Miller and Jennifer Baldwin Koger on May 14, 2015. Data analytics, the science of examining raw data (coming from anywhere internally or externally) with the purpose of drawing conclusions about that information, has been a hot topic for several years. Many companies are racing to develop analytics organizations and resources within their company.

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Paychex

MAY 14, 2015

Recent trends indicate that the future of accounting shows shifts in the roles of CPAs thanks to advances in technology and social media

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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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Achievers

MAY 14, 2015

How do you evaluate candidates for a job? Is college grade point average (GPA) an important metric that you integrate in your decision? In an era when analytics have become a key part of almost every business decision, GPA seems like an obvious number to rely on. It’s time to realize, however, that not all metrics are created equal. GPA over one with a 3.0.

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Doing Good Through Better HR

HRE's The Leader Board

MAY 14, 2015

Christine Bader, a former corporate social responsibility executive at BP, has an interesting piece up today at The Atlantic on the importance of a good HR department for companies that want to be better corporate citizens. ” Instead, the company now bases compensation on market conditions and awards equity and promotions for good performance. Share on Facebook Twitter It!

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SAP Innovation

MAY 14, 2015

As marketers, we focus a lot of our time and attention on outside audiences, which makes sense. We’re trying to get people to buy what we sell. We want them to get to know us, like us, talk about us, and think what we sell is a good idea. There’s so much going on with audiences on the outside that there’s little time left to think about our employees. It’s not you, it’s me.

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