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Fri.May 15, 2015
Are You in Need of a Work-Life Reset?
RecognizeThis!
MAY 15, 2015
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Work-life balance is a myth, but we can learn to blend work and life through purpose, positivity and possibilities. Rounding out my book review posts for the author panel I’ll be leading at WorkHuman is Work-Life Reset , by Fawn Germer. When we think about what it really means to “WorkHuman” we must always include the reality of the person’s life outside of work.
5 Hard Truths About Leadership That You Never Stop Learning
TLNT: The Business of HR
MAY 15, 2015
Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. As an Organizational Development and Leadership practitioner, I often find myself having conversations about leadership – what it is and what it isn’t – and how to be a good leader. It’s time for some truths. So what are some hard truths about leadership? more…).
Do Your Managers Know How to Give Good Recognition
Engage2Excel
MAY 15, 2015
Why do many companies spend months developing and rolling out a recognition program, only to find that they have very poor participation rates? Many point to what the program didn’t include. However, one of the most common shortcomings is that their recognition strategy didn’t include proper communication and training of the program prior to the launch.
10 Ways Your Mobile Experience Is Driving Talent Away
TLNT: The Business of HR
MAY 15, 2015
You don’t have responsive web design. The main driver of most “bad” mobile apply experiences is that they do not utilize responsive web design. Responsive design is a modern approach to web design that optimizes the user experience on any device. Without it, the resulting user experience is nothing more than an extension of your desktop experience on a mobile device. more…).
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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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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Bridging the Gap Between UX and Security
Dice
MAY 15, 2015
A newfound focus on privacy and security has emerged in the post-Snowden era , and users are increasingly interested—or at least have a heightened awareness—of these issues. Some of the negative repercussions of insecure software get more media play when user information is compromised; at such moments, the case for stringent security becomes clear. Here are some tips from both perspectives.
21 fresh employee engagement ideas
Compensation Today
MAY 15, 2015
Tess C. Taylor, PHR, The HR Writer When a workplace is filled with happy and engaged employees, the culture takes on a life of its own. It’s nearly impossible to not get caught up in the enthusiasm of these organizations. People are smiling, meetings promote real innovation, and everyone is focused on producing the best work while having fun. culture this good doesn’t happen by accident.
The Role of Organizational Culture in Employee Engagement
Something Different
MAY 15, 2015
<www.forbes.com> …It’s been a while since I shared a World at Work video. This one (focused on the role of organization culture and employee experience on engagement) is fantastic: Happy Friday! Compensation hr human resources
What Recruiters Say vs. What They Mean
Entelo
MAY 15, 2015
Happy Friday, tireless scrutineers of the job market's top talent. Rather than deliver you another post about the importance of recruiting metrics or making your application process mobile friendly (zzzz), let's take a moment to collectively shake our heads at the regrettable scores of lazy corner cutters giving you a bad name out there on the front lines of the war for talent. recruitment
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.
pausing for thanks: 5 healthcare recognition best practices
O.C. Tanner
MAY 15, 2015
National Hospital Week is the perfect time to pause. Pause and say thank you to our healthcare providers. Thank you for your endless hours of healing. Thank you for making a difference in the world. Thank you for your countless sacrifices. Thank you for providing health and hope—day in and day out. Thank you. Because what you do matters. It’s part of who we are. Then compare the answers. Tanner.
5 Tips for an Effective Employee Review Program
Paychex
MAY 15, 2015
An effective employee review process can be essential to a successful human capital management program. Read this article to learn five best practices for designing and implementing an employee review program
23 Leadership Lessons About Energizing Yourself and Others
The People Equation
MAY 15, 2015
How do you derive energy from the task of leading? Many times, being in a leadership role is draining, not energizing. As with many other things in life, one needs to actively seek out ways to overcome flagging energy. This month’s Frontline Festival blog carnival, hosted by Let’s Grow Leaders’ Karin Hurt, assembled 23 stories about how leaders can energize themselves and others.
Java, SQL Top Google’s ‘Most Searched’ List
Dice
MAY 15, 2015
Which software technologies do people search for the most online? According to Google , Java tops the list, followed by SQL , HTML , and Python , with C rounding out the top five. Other popular languages and platforms, in descending order, include JavaScript , CSS , R, MATLAB , PHP , C# , C++ ,NET , Scratch, and XML. Programming C Programming Google HTML Java programming languages Python SQL
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.
How to Integrate Individuals with Disabilities into the Workforce
BALANCEview HR
MAY 15, 2015
There are three things employers should keep in mind as they work to include Individuals with Disabilities into their workplace. Employers are required to maintain a balanced workforce and provide equal opportunity for any qualified applicants who come their way. When companies bring together a wide array of professionals, they provide a more constructive and complementary workforce.
When A Process Becomes Obsolete – Friday Distraction
HR Bartender
MAY 15, 2015
I received a phone call from a friend this week who mentioned having 4 rotating file devices used to store business contact information on her desk. Maybe you’ve heard of these before – the name is a portmanteau of the words rolling and index. couldn’t help but wonder, do people still use those? figured everyone has a digital contact directory by now. Who knew? Then decisions have to be made.
Forging a Unique Workplace Culture
TalentCulture
MAY 15, 2015
Trying to forge a workplace culture for your business can easily go wrong. culture imposed from the top down can create resistance and disengagement as people feel that it has nothing to do with them. This is in part because such an approach misses the point of any culture. From Work. This can create disciplined and motivated workers without a top down approach. From Home. From Hobbies.
With STEM Diversity, Do We Flood the Pipeline or Fix the Holes?
TLNT: The Business of HR
MAY 15, 2015
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap has been pre-empted by spring conference travel season. It will return soon. . “ It is a good thing to follow the First Law of Holes: if you are in one, stop digging.” – Denis Healey. great cry has risen up across the nation from technology companies large and small and an assortment of education and civic leaders. The tech talent pipeline is BROKEN!”.
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?
Jelf International Event: Booking Now!
Jelf
MAY 15, 2015
Employing workers overseas brings many hidden challenges for organisations of all sizes, and once again Jelf aim to lift the lid on this complex area with another informative and useful event. As usual we have sought out a panel of respected topic experts to help delegates better understand and respond to the challenges faced by employers. For this event our topics and speakers include: An insight into the complex world of Global Risk Management via Declan Meighan and Jon Atkins of Healix International. Seminar details. Date: Thursday 11 th June 2015. Timings: 08:25 to 10:45. Cost: FREE!*
Leave No Tool Behind!
Ramco
MAY 15, 2015
The post Leave No Tool Behind! appeared first on Ramco Blog. Aviation Ramco Aviation Suite
California Moves to Amend Discrimination and Harassment Regulations
HRWatchdog
MAY 15, 2015
The California Fair Employment and Housing Council continues to move forward with proposed amendments to Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Regulations, and the public is invited to submit comments to the recent modifications. FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected classes. Required content, dissemination and translation of harassment and discrimination policies. Rules relating to mandatory supervisor sexual harassment training, including who may qualify as a trainer, course content and recordkeeping requirements. Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m.
Doing Your Homework in the APAC Region
HRE's The Leader Board
MAY 15, 2015
If there’s an underlying message in First Advantage’s latest study on background checks in the Asia Pacific region, it’s to tread carefully. received a copy of the firm’s 2014 Background Screening Trends Report for Asia Pacific the other day, analyzing 2 million of its background checks it conducted in the region. Among the findings: a 6.5 checks per screen and uncovered only 12.8
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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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.
Want to Learn More…. Faster? Cultivate This!
Halogen Talent Managment
MAY 15, 2015
To support today’s warp speed of business, most people must dramatically accelerate the pace and volume of their learning. We need to learn more, faster. In the end, the winners will be those who can facilitate and sustain rapid, ongoing learning. And what's the best way to do that? Cultivate your innate curiosity
State Ban The Box Laws
HireRight
MAY 15, 2015
Ban the box laws limit when an employer may permissibly ask about an individual’s criminal history. Often times, employers ask about an individual’s criminal history on an employment application. The trend in the law is to prohibit this practice. Each ban the box law prohibits any covered employer from asking about criminal history until after [.]. The post State Ban The Box Laws appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight. Compliance application arrest background checks ban the box criminal history criminal records fair chance
Future Friday: Demographic Alert or “No Sh*t Sherlock”
OmegaHR Solutions
MAY 15, 2015
Every new generation is the “future of work” This post is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but a recent headline in Forbes announced “ LIKE IT OR NOT, MILLENNIALS ARE OFFICIALLY THE FUTURE OF WORK.” My first response was “duh.” In reality what the article was announcing was that Millennials are the PRESENT of the workforce. Over one third. workforce. Approximately one third of U.S. workers—53.5
How to Properly Use Your Employees as Recruiters
Spark Hire
MAY 15, 2015
Your employees can be your most powerful recruiters, speaking on behalf of your company to potential new hires. However, asking your current team members to take on this role should be approached delicately. When your current staff feels forced to do this, you may find that the results aren’t exactly as positive as you would hope they’d be. Don’t make recruiting feeling like a requirement.
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.
Blue Hill Research: Integrating Salesforce CRM and FinancialForce Accounting
FinancialForce
MAY 15, 2015
From the outside, billing a customer is a straightforward transaction right? Invoice the customer. Receive payment. Repeat. Not so fast. As analyst Scott Pezza from Blue Hill Research puts it perfectly: “Having accurate and accessible information about each customer allows businesses not only to bill properly, but to maintain and grow revenue by extending those opportunities strategically.”.
Rising Tide of Smartphone Apps for Talent and HR
Technology for Talent
MAY 15, 2015
Ninety percent of American adults have a cell phone and 58 percent have a smartphone, [1]. generally defined as a cellular phone that performs many of the functions of a computer. smartphone likely has a touchscreen interface, can access the Internet rather than just the cell network, and has an operating system capable of running downloaded applications. One can pay a bill or scan a check, book a car service, secure a boarding pass, monitor one’s home security system, and much more. What about at work—and those transactions relevant to talent and HR? Join me on June 16, 2:00 p.m.
#TChat Preview: How Disruptive Technologies Will Empower The Future Of HR
TalentCulture
MAY 15, 2015
The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at its new time from 1-2 pm ET (10-11 am PT). Last week we discussed why true relationship building rises above social, and this week we’re going to talk about how disruptive technologies will empower the future of HR. The next 5-10 years will bring unprecedented change to the workplace and the role of Human Resources.
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