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Remotivate Your Gen X Employees with These 4 Tips
ClearCompany HRM
APRIL 29, 2015
We’ve talked about Millennials and the Baby Boomers, but what about the near-forgotten Gen X? These employees have much to give in terms of experience and industry knowledge. The fact that those between the ages of 40 and 49 have the lowest levels of engagement is disconcerting because they are the next (if not current) organizational leaders.
Latest SHRM Survey Supports Employee Need to “WorkHuman”
RecognizeThis!
APRIL 29, 2015
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! What makes us happy, satisfied and engaged at work? Deeper connections and relationships with colleagues and a stronger sense of meaningful work. SHRM released its annual “Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report” yesterday. wrote about it in more depth on Compensation Café today. Click over to read more.). The report is quite interesting.
Does uncertainty drive change?
Linkage
APRIL 29, 2015
Clare Ansberry’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “ The Worst Moment to Take a Risk? ,” provides some valuable insight about change. And we couldn’t agree more with the fact that she quotes both the late William Bridges and his widow Susan in the piece about the importance of change in spite of uncertainty: “At uncertain times, why take a risk? Bridges.”
Announcing the Winners of the World's Greatest Sourcer Competition
Entelo
APRIL 29, 2015
It’s over – the World’s Greatest Sourcer Competition is finally complete! After much tallying, reading, and rereading more than 700 entries from hiring pros worldwide, we’re excited to announce this year’s winners, Michael Stanley and Ralitsa Burneva. The race for first place came to a close finish. Ralitsa followed with 202 points. An honorable mention goes to Maisha Cannon, scoring 197 points.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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A Dangerous Workplace Reality: Referring to People as “B” Players
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 29, 2015
I’ve been working in this space at the intersection of people, HR, technology, and appreciation for many years now. In that time, I’ve seen, heard and read many different attitudes and approaches for how to motivate others, how to manage talent, how to rank employees based on skills and performance, etc. As a reader of this blog, I’m sure you have, too. more…).
Increasing Diversity and Inclusion…Through Technology
Kanjoya
APRIL 29, 2015
In the past year, stories regarding diversity and inclusion have increasingly permeated national news. Most of these narratives present the problems we continue to face as a society–few speak to a solution. It is unclear “where we go from here,” how things will change, and even if they can. Building a Better Future. At Kanjoya, I have been fortunate to be exposed to a different kind of story. The more that we understand, the more empathetic we become. Through technology, tangible progress is within reach.
Which Emerging Issues Should Your Handbook Cover?
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 29, 2015
Paid sick leave and data privacy are the most commonly addressed emerging issues in today’s employee handbooks, according to a recent survey conducted by XpertHR. What Emerging Issues Are Making Their Way into Handbooks? It is interesting to see which of the 13 emerging issues that were included in the survey were in the respondents’ handbooks. Learn More. Public vs. Private Sector. Only 11.5%
The Future Of HR Will Be Dramatically Different, So Better Plan Now
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 29, 2015
FREE WEBINAR: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 2 pm Eastern/11 am Pacific. You probably already know that we live in an often chaotic and highly competitive business world where there is continuous change and an increasing amount of pressure to increase your business impacts. Each of these individual changes will require HR leaders to “rethink” and redesign nearly every aspect of Talent Management.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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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.
Why Outplacement Is An Essential Benefit
RiseSmart
APRIL 29, 2015
Why Outplacement Is An Essential Benefit The RiseSmart Team Wednesday, April 29, 2015. If you scroll through Fortune’s annual rating of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, you’ll see a long list of inarguably appealing perks. The nearly 45,000 U.S. But one item you won’t see mentioned in the methodology behind the rankings or in the actual write-ups of the companies themselves is outplacement.
My Religion or My Job: Yes, This May be a Hostile Workplace Environment
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 29, 2015
By Eric B. Meyer. It’s not that often that you come across a case where an employee alleges a hostile work environment based on religion. But religion? Not so much. Yet, when your employees are faced with the choice “My religion or my job,” it’s time to call the lawyers. more…). Legal Issues hostile work environment HR communications HR management Legal religious discrimination Title VII
HR Doesn’t Have to Stay Up Late – Help is Here
BizLibrary
APRIL 29, 2015
We just saw an interesting post at JM Consulting’s site titled, “What’s Really Keeping HRDs Awake at Night?” https://www.jmconsulting.uk.com/whats-really-keeping-hrds-awake-at-night/ The author does a pretty good job of asking questions and identifying the concerns, as illustrated with the nifty graph we’ve reproduced. The article does not offer many solutions, and that’s what we want to suggest.
I Am A Viking (Recruiter)
NoExcusesHR
APRIL 29, 2015
"Wake early if you want another man's life or land. No lamb for the lazy wolf. No battle's won in bed." - The Havamal I think the Vikings would have made excellent recruiters. Seriously. They were fearless, powered their way into unknown territories, went after what they wanted, and got the job done. This model gives new meaning to the term headhunter, don't you think? Chaos doesn't work, ever.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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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.
5 ways to build a stronger corporate culture at your place of business
Ceridian
APRIL 29, 2015
Part of the challenge of human capital management is that it requires a focus on both the short-term aspects and the long. On a daily basis, you’re tasked with handling logistical challenges like processing people’s paychecks, administering their benefits and scheduling shifts. But there’s also the long game to consider – namely, the challenge of […]. Human Capital Management communication skills corporate culture flexible work Leadership teamwork
Need a New Culture Program? Try Management Lunches!
CultureIQ
APRIL 29, 2015
While we like to make a clear distinction between culture and perks , there is nothing wrong with perks that help to foster great company culture! Such perks can keep things exciting and help employees feel appreciated. management-hosted lunch is an example of a perk that does just that. The Why. Bringing people together over a meal encourages free-form conversation and idea sharing. The How.
HR Data: If It Matters, You Can Measure It
RiseSmart
APRIL 29, 2015
HR Data: If It Matters, You Can Measure It kprins Monday, May 4, 2015 . “As far as the propositions of Mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain they do not refer to reality.”. Albert Einstein (1954). In June 2013 I boarded a plane from Austin, TX headed home. I had just completed a week of client visits and kick off meetings. I was exhausted.
Would You Consider Restricting Hours Worked?
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 29, 2015
Employers know that there are legal restrictions in terms of the number of hours a nonexempt employee can work before incurring overtime pay. There are also restrictions on the hours a minor can work. And for safety reasons, there are restrictions on the number of consecutive hours medical residents and truck drivers can work. But what about other employees? Benefits to Restricting Work Hours.
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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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?
Gartner names CultureIQ a “Cool Vendor in the Digital Workplace” for 2015
CultureIQ
APRIL 29, 2015
Exciting news! Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company, selected CultureIQ as one of five vendors in their “Cool Vendor in the Digital Workplace, 2015” report published on April 17, 2015. The report explains the intersection of human capital and technology, and its growing role in promoting employee engagement. HR Technology
Worlds Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire – Elizabeth Holmes
TheHRBlog
APRIL 29, 2015
Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford University at 19 with a plan to start her own company, Theranos. To fund Theranos, she dipped into the pot her parents had saved for the tuition, for she believed that her tuition money could be better used in transforming healthcare. Holmes has developed a method to draw and […]. Success Success Strategies Elizabeth Holmes Success story How Elizabeth Holmes Became Billionaire How to be a Billionaire Worlds Youngest Female Billionaire
The Win-Win When Companies Start Leveraging Baby Boomers
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 29, 2015
I’m a Baby Boomer , born smack-dab in the middle of my generation. And I’m beginning to concretely think about the answers to questions like: What is the legacy that my career will leave behind ? What kinds of work do I really want to do going forward ? What will retirement look like for me ? When will I want to retire (because it certainly is the last thing on my mind now …)? more…).
HCM in India: An Urgency to Innovate
Talent Acquisition Today
APRIL 29, 2015
In India – as in many yoga studios – it’s not uncommon to be greeted with the word “Namaste.” Loosely translated, it means, “I bow to the God within you.” Far more formal than the casual hi-how-are-yous we typically exchange at industry events in the States, it holds deep meaning – and implies a level of real respect. find this word perfectly encapsulates my experience at SHRM India’s inaugural HR Technology Conference held in Mumbai last week. If you’re like me, and typically work with US-based companies, you may not be aware of the state of things in India. Namaste, indeed. kylelagunas.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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How To Grow Leaders Effectively
TheHRBlog
APRIL 29, 2015
For long the task of developing leaders has been outsourced to the Human Resources department, save a few most of them have spent millions of dollars without any fruitful results. Leadership is an experience and it would be naïve to assume that by attending classroom lectures one can master it, as many researchers say, leadership […]. Leadership Growing Leaders How To Build Leaders How To Build Leadership Pipeline Leadership Development Tips Leadership Tips
A Few Thoughts on Career Progression
Something Different
APRIL 29, 2015
…So lately I have been thinking a lot about “potential” versus “readiness” On the one hand, as a talent manager the topic has been coming up a lot at work, 1. I’m 28, and I have a lot of my career career left in front of me… but I’m not a spring chicken anymore, either. but on a personal level it has been top of mind as well. 1. Best, Rory.
3 Tips For Managers To Achieve Business Goals
TalentCulture
APRIL 29, 2015
It’s a few weeks into a new quarter of a new year, so now is a great time to self-assess accomplishments on last quarter’s goals and double down for great execution the rest of the year. After a few quarters, this can create a cycle that makes goal setting seem fruitless and work less fulfilling for leaders, managers and their teams. Achieve more next quarter with these 3 tactics: 1.
Is Employee Engagement Necessary in a Managed Care Organization?
Total Employee Recognition
APRIL 29, 2015
The Status of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). Currently, there are more than 1 million people living in assisted living and senior care facilities, and this number is expected to double in the next 15 years. One would assume that the industry would be booming. Additionally, the nursing and residential care industry has an annual injury and illness rate of more than double the national average.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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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.
Welcoming Lori Ellsworth, new GM of Professional Services Automation
FinancialForce
APRIL 29, 2015
I am thrilled to announce Lori Ellsworth to the FinancialForce.com family as our newly appointed General Manager of Professional Services Automation (PSA)! Based in Toronto, Lori brings over 14 years of expertise in the PSA market. As GM, Lori will be responsible for helping develop and implement our PSA product strategy, vision and high-level roadmap, among other duties. Company News
A Look in the One-Way Mirror: Facing Inequity as a Female HR Executive
Women of HR
APRIL 29, 2015
In Human Resources, as much as any professional discipline, we women have hit our stride. Given the opportunity to compete in the field, we’ve succeeded: to reduce turnover, attract and retain those diamonds in the rough, and build reputations for respectable (and even press-worthy) organizational culture. It’s been our ticket to the C-suites of the Fortune 500 – and not a moment too soon.
my employee keeps working long hours even though I’ve asked him to stop
Ask a Manager
APRIL 29, 2015
A reader writes: One of my employees who I manage is a very hard worker – he is reliable and always gets the job done. He has a great reputation in the company, and everyone just goes straight to him for help with projects (something I came into when I started, and has been working well until recently). But since January, he has been staying late and constantly flaunting it in meetings, to other staff members and on conference calls. ” As his manager, I felt obligated at the very beginning to find out where these tasks are coming from and what I could take off his plate. Any advice?
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