Visier

JANUARY 7, 2016

One fascinating source of information that the BLS publishes is known as JOLTS , or Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. There is a goldmine of information contained within that gives us insight ranging from the state of the economy to how hard it will likely be to make that next critical hire. And something exceedingly rare has just appeared. So what is the conclusion? And how many can we hire?

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TriNet

JANUARY 7, 2016

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lays the foundation for what responsibilities employers have to disabled applicants and employees in the workplace. Complying with certain aspects of the. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance

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Using Social Media for Background Checks – Part 1

EBI

JANUARY 7, 2016

How many times a day do you check social media? For some of you, it may be too many to count. But that habit could actually get you in trouble if you are involved in the hiring process. The Screening News Network’s Jennifer Gladstone spoke with Philadelphia employment law expert Jonathan Segal about the risks and rewards of checking out your applicants’ profiles. there are risks in doing it.

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Evil HR Lady

JANUARY 7, 2016

Life can sometimes be tough, and January can bring that out in spades. Little things-like this morning I walked my son to school at 7:45 and it was still dark out. Talk about depressing. Sometimes, it even turns out, you’re doing things that make yourself miserable. You don’t have to. Here are 10 ideas of areas you can fix. 1. Listening to your boss.

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JANUARY 7, 2016

I am a great hater of buzzwords. Especially business buzzwords, which are so often ugly, more technical sounding than technical in fact. When impactful came into fashion I could not stop talking about its awful impact. It’s inelegant, unnecessary, dull. Hey, I understand the true meaning of synergy. Do you? Outside of business, in pop culture and politics, is the same interest in change.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JANUARY 7, 2016

You may have heard the phrase “talent is the lifeblood of a company” before — and if it’s true, then that makes HR the central artery. Best Practices HR Insights HR Management HR Trends Leadership Organizational Leadership Featured

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Customer Experience Starts with Your Employees

TalentCulture

JANUARY 7, 2016

Providing a great customer experience creates sustainable competitive advantage and higher profits. Here’s why that starts with designing a great employee experience — and how to do that. There’s a solid argument to be made that “customer experience” isn’t just another business buzzword. Features, quality, and even price are (relatively) easy to match. Customer experience — not so much.

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SkillSurvey

JANUARY 7, 2016

According to HR leaders surveyed by the Huffington Post, data-driven recruiting is listed as one of the top trends for 2016 , along with predictive data analysis. We’ve got the latest data on reference checking, who is doing it and how it’s being used more strategically. Want to learn more? Check out our Data-Driven Hiring eBook. Find Out Why Data is the Secret to Successful Recruitment.

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Top 11 Causes of Winter Blues at the Office

Justworks

JANUARY 7, 2016

With the new year upon us, make sure your company is doing it all it can to keep its employees happy by ensuring morale is high. SAD (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) can be the strongest in January and February when days tend to be shorter and colder. When morale is low, the obvious result is disengaged employees and a suffering business. And trust us, low morale can really cost you. Business Tip

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TLNT: The Business of HR

JANUARY 7, 2016

It’s performance review season. Evaluations, Reviews & Appraisal HR Insights HR Management HR News HR Trends Performance & Personality Performance Management Talent Management Featured

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Dice

JANUARY 7, 2016

A “purple squirrel” is a top-performing tech pro with multiple certs and hard-to-find skillsets. Recruiting guru Dr. John Sullivan refers to them as “super passive candidates” because it’s difficult for competing firms to lure them away from their cozy, employer-provided dens. How can you adjust your recruitment approach to bag one of these rare creatures? Find Fertile Hunting Ground.

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O.C. Tanner

JANUARY 7, 2016

Every January, ambitious goal-setters around the globe write up their resolutions—and on many resolution lists, health is paramount. Exercise more, get more sleep, spend more time outdoors—they’re all goals that add up to the same thing: be healthier in the New Year, so you can be happier and more productive. But health is not one-dimensional. And that’s the best kind of New Year resolution.

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Dice

JANUARY 7, 2016

What was the most popular programming language of 2015? According to the TIOBE Index, Java took that coveted spot, winning out over C, Python, PHP, and other languages. TIOBE updates its rankings once a month, based on search-engine data. Especially if you take into consideration that Java won the same award exactly 10 years ago.” Google Android). That being said, even big languages can tumble.

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how to build a culture of mentorship on your team

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 7, 2016

There are huge advantages to establishing a learning culture on your team: When your team members all share a commitment to continuous improvement, you’re not only going to get better and better at what you do (individually and as a group), but you’ll also build a pipeline of people able to grow into higher level of responsibility. One way to do that is to build a team of mentors. At Intuit QuickBase’s Fast Track blog today, I talk about how to build that kind of dynamic. You can read it here. good management

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WalkMe Change

JANUARY 7, 2016

If you were advertising agile change management solutions, you would use a video of a gymnast performing a routine on a balance beam. As she completes a double flip she slips, but as a result of her incredible athleticism and conditioning, she catches herself and rights her pose. She does not win the gold medal, but she proves her mettle and perseverance. Change management can be the stuff of nightmares. Imagine trying to transition  your employees from a current model of operation to a new one. Feeling the cold sweats? It is a fact that change is a common factor in business today.

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How the Biggest Trends of 2015 Have Impacted HR and Recruitment

TalentCulture

JANUARY 7, 2016

It’s safe to say that 2015 truly became “the year of digital technology.” Yes, we’ve seen a rapid evolution in technology over the last decade or so, but 2015 was definitely the year where those advancements made a huge impact on the workforce, especially when it comes to HR and recruitment. According to the latest Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. The definition of “boss” has changed.

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Using Social to Find Passive Candidates

HRE's The Leader Board

JANUARY 7, 2016

Employers prize passive job candidates and are turning to social media to find them, according to a new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management. Eighty-two percent of HR professionals are using social media for this purpose, according to the survey, titled Using Social Media for Talent Acquisition — Recruitment and Screening. Share on Facebook Twitter It!

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Study Reveals The Key To Employee Engagement

Unbridled Talent

JANUARY 7, 2016

Employee engagement is a term that’s been passed along for years now. And for those of us responsible for attracting, retaining, and getting the most out of top talent – it’s always on our radar. What is employee engagement? We define employee engagement as the extent to which an employee is “all in”. What drives employee engagement? Are you setting your employees up for success? And nope.

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Workday

JANUARY 7, 2016

A new year means new goals, and growth is at the top of the 2016 agenda for most companies. The health of the U.S. economy has rebounded, as indicated by a 5% unemployment rate and the recent interest rate hike, and businesses across the globe appear optimistic about the road ahead. In a study titled Global KPMG CEO Outlook 2015 , CEOs identified “developing new growth strategies” and “geographic expansion” as top organizational priorities for the next three years. How do we grow customer relationships when markets are changing? How do we navigate regional regulations as we expand globally?

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Ohio Employer's Law

JANUARY 7, 2016

A federal court judge has ordered a Philadelphia-area publishing company, American Future Systems, to pay its employees $1.75 million in unpaid wages. The company’s sin? It docked its employees for time spent going to the bathroom. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer , “Labor Department filed a lawsuit, saying the company violated the U.S. For more on this rule, click here.

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HR Payroll Systems

JANUARY 7, 2016

Research has shown that sitting for 11 hours or more every day increases the risk of death by 40 percent. Sitting for even eight hours or more increases the risks of diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. Unfortunately, research has also shown that running and exercising regularly after sitting all day does not undo the harmful side effects of sitting. If your workplace is one that puts employees at risk for these issues because of the sedentary nature of the tasks, you may be able to take steps to help employees avoid these dangers. Bring in Standing Desks. Encourage Stretch Breaks.

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Philadelphia: When 'Ban the Box' Is 'Outside the Box'

EBI

JANUARY 7, 2016

Most of us are familiar with “Ban the Box.” In its original form, ban the box laws and ordinances were created to remove the criminal history question, and its attendant Yes/No box, from employment applications. Sometimes referred to as “Fair Chance Policies,” ban the box is designed to give applicants for employment exactly that – a fair chance for employment. Ban the box continues to spread.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 7, 2016

After close to a year of vacillating about it, I finally have an Apple watch. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I needed it and I’m still not sure it’s a “must-have” accessory. But I can say it’s easy to wear and the data I’m starting to see from it is starting to make it more valuable every day. In the month or so that I’ve had the watch, I’ve realized a few things. And it does take some getting used to.

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5 Tips to Rock Your Recognition Resolutions

RecogNation

JANUARY 7, 2016

In the beginning of 2015, we made six “ Human Resource Resolutions ” to increase employee engagement , build stronger teams , celebrate everyone , work on event participation and planning , recruit top talent , and reduce employee turnover. If you missed it, we took a deep-dive into what matters in key areas to jumpstart your new year in the workplace from an HR standpoint. Time flies!

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Ceridian

JANUARY 7, 2016

As you turn the page on 2015 and get ready to begin a new calendar year, you’ve probably got a lot of goals for self-improvement on your mind. What are your resolutions for 2016? Maybe you want to eat better? Exercise more? Keep in closer touch with your family? These are all common goals. Also, […]. Recruitment & Talent Management CareerBuilder commuting employee retention Human resources

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A Post-Open Enrollment To Do List for the New Year

Namely

JANUARY 7, 2016

Happy new year, everyone! It’s bound to be a good one, especially with last year’s open enrollment hassles officially behind you, right? Well, not quite. Sure, you’ve gotten all of the necessary files over to your carrier right in time for your effective date. Your employees have their ID cards in hand and are ready to take advantage of their benefits. How easy was actually enrolling for employees?

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are “pain letters” really worth it?

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 7, 2016

A reader writes: I wanted to know what your take is on “pain letters.” I have been reading up on career advice, and I ran across an article by a Forbes contributor who says that we should junk cover letters and resumes for “pain letters.”. I’d advise against them. When I’ve received them, they’re generally cringingly off-base and sound like they were written by someone who will be all flash and no substance. The main problem she has that you need to speak to is “I need someone to perform this job well, and preferably excel at it.” It’s

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