ClearCompany HRM

JULY 9, 2015

Companies need diversity. It helps them think with a wider breadth of perspectives, makes them look better to the public eye, and gives them access to the potential revenue gains from employing people who can contribute different things to the companies they work for. Still, many hiring managers and people in charge don’t see hiring diversity as an issue. For those who think it’s not a problem, here are ten reasons why they need to change their mind about diversity hiring. diversity hiring

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Dice

JULY 9, 2015

Having one or more certifications sounds pretty sensible in today’s world, doesn’t it? Many jobs demand proof that you’ve mastered a particular technology. But is the argument for spending lots of time and money to earn a certification as ironclad as it seems? I’m arguing “no,” and here’s why. Software Technology Moves Too Fast. But software is different. Let me pose a hypothetical.

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Visier

JULY 9, 2015

It’s time to put HR on an equal footing with Finance. Who decides what is the right budget to cover the people resources or how many resources are affordable within the budget? Typically it’s Finance. According to the survey, the sought-after HR leader is: Data-Driven. Business-Oriented. Performance-Focused. HR Leadership HR leadership advice HR Transformation

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Infographic Thursday: Workforce Analytics 101

Something Different

JULY 9, 2015

Check out today’s great infographic from workforce analytics and planning firm  Visier , which defines and outlines the value proposition of workforce analytics. As always, if you like today’s infographic you can follow Visier on Twitter here : Happy Thursday, Rory. Infographic Thursday People Analytics hr human resources

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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.

Jelf

JULY 9, 2015

You might be forgiven for thinking that ‘cyber attacks’ only happen to governments and security services. However, the fact is that an estimated 81% of large companies and 60% of small businesses had a security breach of some sort last year, putting cyber protection very much in the spotlight. How can you manage the risks posed by cyber-criminals? But cyber security is just as important.

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FingerCheck

JULY 9, 2015

Being in the business of time tracking, we know how important it is to abide by labor laws. That’s why we make it easy for you to customize your policies with rules that correspond to your circumstances. Whether it be creating policies that work with new sick leave laws or setting up typical policies like vacation, when it comes to time off, we have you covered. However, what about overtime?

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 9, 2015

Permanent and temporary placements will continue strong through the end of the year, and may even increase, as more companies are reporting plans to add headcount. Forecasts from CareerBuilder and Manpower show more employers plan to add staff — permanent, full-time, temp and contract — by the end of the year than was the case last year or even at the beginning of 2015. It’s the candidates.

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Evil HR Lady

JULY 9, 2015

Employees are often scared of their managers—after all, managers have a tremendous amount of power over their direct reports. But, what we perceive as reality isn’t always true. There are some things your manager would really prefer you didn’t know. Here are five of them: 1. I Can’t Fire You. Sure, one of the definitions of manager tends to be hire/fire power, but the reality is, in the vast majority of companies managers don’t have the ability to unilaterally fire their employees. Why is this? Well, companies have set policies in place for terminations.

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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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TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 9, 2015

“ Endorsements are a place where opportunities find you ” — LinkedIn. LinkedIn endorsements are a great way for a job candidate to add value to their online portfolio. First level connections can help them enhance their profile by endorsing acquired, listed, or unlisted skills. But, do the endorsements actually help them g et their profile noticed by potential recruiters ? ” 2.

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Are You Free to Disagree?

CultureIQ

JULY 9, 2015

We have all worked in organizations that get caught in group think, or that stagnate. We have all experienced projects with people who aren’t open to feedback, who are passive, or who just echo without adding. For most of us, it is instinctual to avoid conflict. We don’t want to deal with it or the impact it might have on our relationships or mood. Well, for the most part, they don’t.

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 9, 2015

Is absenteeism a problem in your workplace? It’s a tough problem to tackle, especially because employee absences can occur for so many varied reasons. Let’s take a look first at some of the laws that affect the way employers may handle employee absences, and then we’ll review a few tips on how to manage or reduce absenteeism. Laws that Relate to Employee Absences. Workers’ Compensation. Jury Duty.

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Humareso

JULY 9, 2015

When Ross and Rachel “took a break,” the reality that the relationship might not last started to sink in. For all of the ways in which Ross had shown his love for Rachel since she was in high school (and caused the world to love him back) and for the progress that Rachel made in understanding her feelings for him, a major setback was occurring. Could the relationship really be the fairy tale again?

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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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WalkMe Change

JULY 9, 2015

If your business is about to make a major change, there is no doubt that your employees feel it in the air. No matter how hard we try to keep changes under wraps until we are ready to reveal them, the winds of change will bring rumors and rumblings. We know that change is inevitable, and that it is rare to be resistance free, but how do you know if your employees are ready for changes ahead? In order to help you prepare for transitions ahead, we have compiled four key questions to ask yourself before you take the leap. Do Your Employees Trust You? More Importantly, Do You Trust Them?

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Paychex

JULY 9, 2015

Offering competitive wages and benefits to employees can help companies attract and retain the most qualified workers. Annual increases are an expectation of most workers and are likely necessary to help keep up with inflation. Companies should consider establishing a pay raise budget to reward and retain their best employees

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 9, 2015

HRSo many of my clients ask me about influence. They want to know how to better personally influence others or how to train their managers on influence and engagement. The answer is simple but not easy. The simple answer is to make people WANT to help you. Don’t be THAT guy. Here is what I mean. If you want to have influence , make sure you are not that second guy. What motivates influence?

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Total Employee Recognition

JULY 9, 2015

Having been in the employee engagement and recognition arena for more than 20 years, I get asked the same two questions when interacting with clients: What is employee engagement and why does it matter? An "engaged employee" is one who is fully absorbed and enthusiastic about their work, and takes positive action to further the organization's reputation and interests. Wikipedia.

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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?

TLNT: The Business of HR

JULY 9, 2015

About a year ago,  Forbes had an article — Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions —  that shared the “wisdom” of a handful of Executive Recruiters on the only things that you should really have to ask a candidate. Their three (3) questions were: Can you do the job? Will you love the job? Can we tolerate working with you? Seems simple enough.

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ADP

JULY 9, 2015

As our nation continues to climb out of recession and into recovery, the topic of part-time employment is a nagging thought in many people’s minds. Human Capital Management ADP Research Institute adpri Employee Benefits part-time part-time workforce

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10 Ten Tips To Forge A Successful Career

TalentCulture

JULY 9, 2015

No one’s career path is ever a straight road. Invariably we all experience some more windy routes along the way. That doesn’t mean, however, that one can’t make a plan to help you go in broadly the right direction. Have a clear vision of what you actually want to do after completion of your education. If you ever come across any doubt get the clarification on your doubt.

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Mobile Apps in the Workforce: Overcoming Challenges to Reap the Benefits of a Fully Mobile Workforce

Clickipedia

JULY 9, 2015

As more companies and organizations go mobile, executives and managers need solutions for better managing field workers, office staff, and back-office functions and systems. Similarly, all of the organization’s people, from office staff to field workers, need to be able to communicate and have access to the critical information they need in order to conduct business. Infographic via Citrix.

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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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WalkMe Change

JULY 9, 2015

If your business is about to make a major change, there is no doubt that your employees feel it in the air. No matter how hard we try to keep changes under wraps until we are ready to reveal them, the winds of change will bring rumors and rumblings. We know that change is inevitable, and that it is rare to be resistance free, but how do you know if your employees are ready for changes ahead? In order to help you prepare for transitions ahead, we have compiled four key questions to ask yourself before you take the leap. Do Your Employees Trust You? More Importantly, Do You Trust Them?

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Spark Hire

JULY 9, 2015

As a business owner, a streamlined hiring process that delivers you strong talent is essential to the future health of your business. If you’ve got a lot of turnover or find that it takes you months and months to fill an open role, ultimately your company suffers. Here are some tips on creating this type of process: First, figure out where your company is lacking. Could you use strong salespeople?

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Achievers

JULY 9, 2015

Many businesses follow specific procedures when they welcome new employees aboard. Typical activities include tours of the workplace, meeting fellow employees, and completing paperwork. These types of activities can improve employee engagement within the first few weeks, and they help employees understand what is expected of them. ” Thinking like this is a mistake. Assign a mentor or buddy.

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KPMG Acquires Towers Watson’s HR Practice

HRE's The Leader Board

JULY 9, 2015

On the heels of its recently announced merger with Willis , Towers Watson said today it has sold its HR service delivery business to KPMG. Towers Watson’s HRSD helps clients integrate their HR-related processes with technology and provides consulting services in those areas, and has operations and clients not only in the United States but China, the U.K., Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition marks KPMG’s sixth transaction in the HR space within the past four years. ” Share on Facebook Twitter It!

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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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SAP Innovation

JULY 9, 2015

HR is experiencing a watershed moment. It’s not like the massive shift from virtual punchcards and e-forms to cloud-based applications and analytics. It’s not the sudden appearance of Millennials texting in the staff cafeteria, or the first Internet conference call. It’s the shift to a new paradigm: HR and technology is essential to the success of an organization. This is culture. HR is insightful.

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Ceridian

JULY 9, 2015

By Howard Tarnoff, Senior Vice President, Ceridian. Much has been written about the recently proposed changes to overtime pay regulations. If you are looking for an excellent summary of the changes or how the new rules will impact employers, I highly recommend Ceridian’s HR Legislation Blog. Well-known industry and legislative analyst Jim O’Connell has covered […]. Uncategorized compliance Department of Labor Howard Tarnoff HR overtime pay Overtime Rules

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HR Daily Advisor

JULY 9, 2015

In yesterday’s Advisor , Amy Letke, SPHR, GPHR of Integrity HR, Inc., walked readers through the ins and outs of market data aging factors: Lead, lag, or lead/lag—each has its own merits depending on the needs of your organization. Today, Letke looks at additional considerations as you set out your compensation philosophy and strategy. Documenting Job Content Through Job Descriptions. Let us help.

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