August, 2016

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Employee Burnout: 4 Ways Technology Can Help

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce solutions in the cloud. To help employers navigate the upcoming U.S. Department of Labor changes to overtime pay, Kronos has published a research brief on The Changing Face of Wage and Hour Law. You can download it on their website. Enjoy the post!).

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How to Update Compensation Without Performance Ratings

Reflektive

GE becomes the latest major company to remove ratings from its performance appraisal system. Earlier this year Goldman Sachs did away with numeric ratings, which are thought to have a negative impact on employee motivation. But for many companies, removing ratings puts compensation into a black box — employees don’t know how their raises and bonuses will be decided, possibly undermining the goal of removing ratings.

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Yes, There’s a Revolution Happening in HR and Talent Management

Cornerstone On Demand

At the beginning of this year, Josh Bersin of Bersin by Deloitte published his industry predictions for 2016 , focusing on 10 human resources and talent management elements that are disrupting the landscape. As we are now halfway through 2016, I asked myself: Is this long-talked about HR revolution actually happening?

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Getting Your Telecommuting Program Setup? Start Here:

ClearCompany HRM

There’s a lot of information out there that supports telecommuting for both employers and employees. Allowing employees to work remotely helps recruit and retain top talent, increases productivity and is also environmentally conscious. 86% of those surveyed said they preferred to work alone to “hit maximum productivity.”.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Moving from HR Reports to HR Analytics in Asia

EmployeeConnect

Businesses and boardrooms around the globe have long been aware of the importance of big data analytics, visualization of first-hand information and trend predictions – all keys to outrun your competition and to manage risks before they really happen. There are many expensive business intelligence software products available on the market right now and we can anticipate the number to grow as time goes by.

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Is the Gig Economy Taking Over?

HR Bartender

There’s an interesting dynamic in today’s workforce. It’s the proliferation of the gig economy , which is an environment where temporary positions (such as freelancers, contractors, and consultants) are common. There are advantages to this approach, the biggest being that organizations can tap into specialized talent when they need it. The challenge is that organizations need to engage temporary talent if they expect to keep them.

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43 Coaching Questions That Will Make You a Better Leader

Reflektive

Guest contributors Terry Lipovski and Pat Lipovski, “The Leadership Brothers,” are trusted and referred international Executive Coaches. Terry is President of UbiquityLeadership.com and Pat is President of EnvisionGroup.ca. HR professionals interested in contributing to Reinventing HR can email hello@reflektive.com. One the most common comments that we get from leaders is that they want to coach their people, but they don’t know how.

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[Infographic] In the Age of Video Conferencing, We're All a Little Vain

Cornerstone On Demand

Skype. iChat. FaceTime. Video conferencing and chat tools are ubiquitous in both modern life and work—but that doesn't necessarily mean they're embraced.

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40+ Data-Driven Metrics for HR to Track [Printable]

ClearCompany HRM

Within any given day, you are probably confronted with a myriad of business decisions, and even more data culled to help you make the right choice. With new software options and data collection methods at an all time high, compiling and analyzing big data is incredibly simple.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Redesigning Recruitment to Improve Employee Engagement

Engage2Excel

HR leaders are rethinking the role of HR along with fundamental aspects of organizational design to create more engaged and agile cultures. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Human Capital Trends Report, 92 percent of survey participants ranked organizational redesign as a critical priority.

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7 Ways to Make the Shift From HR Pro to HR Leader

EmployeeConnect

While many CEOs think about their business as ‘People First’, a lot of HR professionals are still looking for their place at the executives’ table. Talking ‘human capital’ and ‘performance’ has become fashionable in the hope of creating the perfect employer formula that will make their organisation stand out.

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Sometimes Employees Leave Jobs (Not Managers)

HR Bartender

There’s an old saying that says, “Employees don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.” And it’s often true. Throughout my career, I’ve talked to hundreds of employees who love the company and their work, but they can’t stand their manager. So they leave. Sometimes they will just transfer to a different department or another location. Sometimes they will leave the organization all together.

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If the Characters in ‘Stranger Things’ Got Performance Reviews

Reflektive

One question we get often is how to set up your first performance review. Some companies start out with an online template, but these types of cookie-cutter reviews aren’t often beneficial to employees or valuable to human resources. A great review starts by studying your culture and creating a review that exemplifies your company values and the culture you want.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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5 Coaching Skills to Use at Work

Cornerstone On Demand

For many of us, the best part of being a manager is making a difference in the lives of our team members. We see coaching as an ideal way to help someone become better at what they do and more satisfied in their role.

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#HRBestPractices: How to Do the Career Page Right

ClearCompany HRM

Candidates expect more. When looking for new jobs, candidates seek out quality employer brands, research benefits and explore company cultures. The attractive companies will be present on social media, have a mobile application portal and will have that reputation of being a great place to work.

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And the Winner of the HighGround Scholarship is…

Kazoo

Congratulations to Jerry Chiang of UC Berkeley, who is the inaugural winner of the HighGround Scholarship! Earlier this year, we announced the HighGround scholarship to learn more about how today’s college students understand workplace culture. We asked applicants to share ideas for how companies can improve employee engagement , as well as how to sustain those that are already engaged.

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How to Get a Job in HR When You’re Not Working in HR

UpstartHR

Over the last week I’ve received more than half a dozen emails from people looking for their first foray back into the HR realm after making a move to a new city, taking time off for childcare/maternity leave, and other similar stories. It’s a challenge, but this is easier than breaking into HR in the first place if you have some sort of track record to point to.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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What Is the Best Time to Schedule a Job Interview – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

We’ve talked a lot here about the do’s and don’ts of job search including LinkedIn profile tips, resume resources, and following-up after a job interview. This question is a new one: Hi Sharlyn. Do you know if there is any advantage to order or time of day when interviewing? I try not to take the spot right before lunch, when the team is hungry and thinking about getting a break, or first thing in the morning, last thing in the afternoon, for similar reasons.

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Wellness & Wellness Programs for Employee Engagement

EmployeeConnect

If we’re to assume that someone with no prior knowledge to what a “wellness program” is, I’d say their guess at it is something to do with helping you live longer. In terms of its connection to the workforce, this assumption is quite warm. In fact, it’s leaning towards the hot end of the scale. When we talk about wellness programs in the workplace environment, the type of keywords that should appear should be yoga classes, weight loss programs or even health screening check-ups.

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How to Cope with Technology's Impact on the Future of Work

Cornerstone On Demand

Whether you're in a stockroom, a fast food chain or even a bank, it's not uncommon today to encounter robots doing jobs that humans once did. In fact, tech research firm Business Intelligence estimates that the market for corporate and consumer robots will grow to $1.5 billion by 2019. While this development is exciting, it also drives the debate of whether or not intelligent machinery will challenge the role of human workers.

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4 Reasons to Care About Your Candidate's Experience

ClearCompany HRM

Everyone talks about the candidate experience and how we should improve it, but actually taking the time to analyze, review and improve takes more than just writing a blog post about it. Nearly 60% of candidates have had a poor candidate experience when applying for jobs. Courting candidates is not easy, but it certainly becomes even more challenging if candidates are having poor experiences.

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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5 Benefits of a Data-Driven Recruitment Strategy

Visier

The latest JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) came out earlier this month and as the graph below shows, there continues to be more job openings than hires being made. Companies cannot hire fast enough to keep up with their workforce demands and competition is fierce for those high potential people who will deliver innovative solutions or go above and beyond for your customers.

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Technology Trends: Is Pokémon GO Signaling The Attention Deficit Apocalypse?

15Five

SaaS startups are always seeking ways to improve the product experience for their customers. They want their products to be best-in-class solutions that their customers can’t live without and use habitually. But habits are not formed arbitrarily. Indeed there is an art and a science to creating an experience that customers return to repeatedly. Since we want our customers to build great companies by regularly checking in with employees , we sought some advice to understand the phenomenon of crea

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About HCM

HR Bartender

It’s been a while since I’ve published one of these posts. As a quick reminder, I’ve been working on a series about HR technology: the common terms and concepts that HR pros need to know. It’s amazing the things I’ve learned. I hope you feel the same. For example, one of the terms that keeps popping up is HCM. What exactly is it? To give us some insights and a bit of a history lesson, I had the privilege of chatting with Bill Kutik.

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Why HR Needs a Content Management System

EmployeeConnect

You operate in the field of human resources and wonder how Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology can help you in your day to day tasks? You’re in the right spot! Read on to learn more about HR content management its benefits. The HR function relies a lot on both documents and workflows to operate. When your objective is to recruit the best candidates to help your company achieve its organisational goals and objectives, the last thing you need is having to chase down paper forms and file

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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August ICYMI: 3 Trends Revolutionizing HR as We Know It

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for August's top stories!

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7 HR Best Practices | Key Takeaways

ClearCompany HRM

The goals of the HR team are many, but one overarching and never-ending goal of the department is to promote the engagement and performance of employees. It’s a lot of responsibility with a myriad of ways to reach desired results. Thankfully, there are some HR best practices that all HR teams can benefit from implementing regardless of their unique company culture and structure.

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Should HR Let Employees Watch the Summer Olympics at Work?

Visier

It’s been an exciting first few days of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Whether you’re cheering Michael Phelps on to his 20th gold medal or admiring Usain Bolt’s speedy feet on the track, there is no shortage of examples that can motivate and inspire employees. However, when it comes to letting employees watch the Olympics at work, some executive leaders may see it as a distraction and productivity drain.