The People Equation

DECEMBER 8, 2014

'I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. This is the final in a series on Spherion’s research project, the Emerging Workforce Study 2014. Over the past 15 years, Spherion has surveyed employees and human resource managers on critical workplace topics to determine the trends that shape the work environment.

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All Things Workplace

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'Create Transitions. . "We''ll be back after this message from." There''s a reason why TV and radio announcers use that line. It''s designed to help you understand what''s about to happen and how it''s connected to the programming. In broadcasting it''s called a "segue.". How often have you watched a speaker end a sentence, click the next slide, speak, click the next slide, speak, click the next slide. and you''re wondering "How is this related to what I just saw?

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Staffing How To Compliance Training ATS 148

Spark Hire

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'International recruiting efforts have expanded and become easier over the years. No longer do we face huge challenges as before when it comes to doing business overseas. One of the recruiting tools that has simplified the task is video. When looking at the evolution of international recruiting and the changes over the recent years, it is clear to see that video is the future of international hiring. .

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 16, 2014

'The candidate-driven market is here to stay and the pace at which candidates are rejecting offers is quickening. MRINetwork’s most recent Recruiter Sentiment Study says that 83 percent of the 333 responding recruiters describe the current employment market as candidate-driven. In three years, the percentage of recruiters who say candidates are in the driver’s seat has risen 29 points.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 18, 2014

'Hands down, the most important investment you could possibly have in your company is your employees. Are you investing a large percentage in hiring the right employees? Do you have a winning team? If so, employee retention should be your top priority. Here are 10 surprisingly easy ways to achieve it. Develop an employee retention strategy. Don’t leave this to the last minute, or go into it unprepared.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 29, 2014

'We’re all talking budgets, must-haves and laying out plans to kick 2015 square in the saas. Everyone is ramping up with their recruiting and HR technologies - are you ready? Keeping up with market trends in this space can leave HR and talent acquisition professionals feeling a little like Lucy in the chocolate factory. So, as leaders in the HRMS space we thought we’d help you out and share what we see on the 2015 horizon in HR tech.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 17, 2014

'We’re very excited to announce that a Spark Hire and JobAdder integration is coming soon! Utilizing the upcoming integrated solution, JobAdder customers can reap the benefits of Spark Hire’s video interviewing solutions from within their applicant tracking system. Not only are we pumped to soon offer this integrated solution to our customers, but we’re also happy to be working with a great team of people led by Brett Iredale, CEO of JobAdder.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 8, 2014

'There is a phenomenon that doesn’t get talked about much publicly, but it’s something that in-the-trenches HR folks deal with fairly regularly. While we want to “rise up” and think about big picture, have a strategic viewpoint, and assume the best , there are always going to be friction points that hold us back. It’s a part of the whole “working with people” thing. :-) Today I want to talk through a few recent questions I have received around the impact

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RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 15, 2014

'Recognize This! – Research from the Boston Consulting Group and The Network show employees around the world most need to know their work is valued and appreciated. “They are different in [insert country other than your own.] They want different things than we do.”. How true do you believe that statement to be? Do you wonder if anyone’s recently tried to quantify those perceived differences or, better yet, find the commonalities?

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 16, 2014

'The ineffectiveness of traditional performance reviews is yesterday's news. But as the season of giving approaches, smart HR pros realize the traditional end-of-year cash bonus — while of course accepted and much appreciated — also needs a reboot. Simply showing employees the money may not be the most effective motivational and engagement tool for today’s changing workforce.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'The state of work, as it relates to company culture and professional growth, has been weighed and certainly found wanting. As Gallup revealed, only about 13% of the current worldwide workforce are fully engaged in their work. So, it is apparent traditional talent management is not as effective as it could be. Because there is some confusion around the difference between talent management and performance management, here is a definition from talent management strategist, Dr.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 7, 2014

'During the HR Technology Conference , I was chatting with someone about job titles. She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. It didn’t sit well with me then and the more I think about it…it still doesn’t. My apologies if this is your job title, but I do have to take exception to this one. When a person has the job title Vice President of Employee Success, that takes responsibility for achieving success away from: 1) The organization. 2) The managers, and mo

Hiring Software 341

Hiring Software Recruiting Software HR Software Interview Software 341

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 6, 2014

'The staffing industry is always evolving, adjusting to new trends and technology in order to attract the best talent and the best clients. If your staffing business has been staying up to date with the latest technology, you are likely using video interviewing in your processes. If not, there are several reasons why you should consider implementing video into your staffing business. 1.

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Visier

DECEMBER 1, 2014

'Succession planning is about managing the risk associated with any type of critical skills gap. Consider the role of a senior nuclear engineer: This is not a job you can fill easily by posting on LinkedIn. Nuclear engineers are developed over a number of years, gaining practical on-the-job training and experience related to the functioning of the plant’s reactor cores, radiation shielding, and relevant instrumentation.

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RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Without sincerity, appreciation and praise fall flat. When we consult on social recognition , a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, but how do I recognize well? How do I coach others to do the same?”. There are many principles of good, effective employee recognition that we’ve written about elsewhere – timely , frequent , aligned with core values and objectives, calibrated to leve

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 1, 2014

'This is the third in a series of articles we’re doing around our annual State of Workplace Productivity survey. Read a summary of the full survey here. And for our findings on extreme workloads, click here. The always-on, always-working mindset has caught on, largely due to the rise of technology and the demand for more flexible workplaces. While initially introduced to boost employee satisfaction, flexible policies and technology use actually have a greater impact on productivity , and u

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 31, 2014

'Bad bosses take the blame for a lot of what goes wrong in the workplace. Low engagement rates, high turnover, employee dissatisfaction and even poor employer branding will often get placed squarely on the shoulders of supervisors. A constant passing of the buck, and probably some not so fair statistics have lead to the idea that a bad boss epidemic is at the core of business issues.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'Technology plays a huge role in our personal and professional lives. That being said, because there is so much technology on the market, it can be a challenge to figure out what’s available. Reminds me of the idiom “ It’s Greek to me ”. That’s the challenge in today’s reader question. I would like to find out what kind of technology is available for new employees in terms of helping them adjust to their job, work environment, and manager.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 31, 2014

'As we near the end of another year, many of us begin to think about our resolutions and goals for the New Year. We decide that we will eat healthier, exercise more, spend less money, etc. However, it’s important to realize that New Year’s resolutions do not have to be only for personal goals. You can also set resolutions for your recruiting goals.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 17, 2014

'Breaking news. Anywhere, USA – This morning we got word that someone in HR created a policy. We’re not sure what the policy was as of the time of this report; however, we were assured by our sources that it was “highly necessary” for the business to continue functioning. Our resident HR expert, Stu Pidhead, had this to say, “I have been a long-time believer in policies.

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RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 17, 2014

'by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Hidden influencers are the people that keep your organization running smoothly. Tapping into their strengths can deliver great benefits. Your social recognition program can find them. What do I do? I don’t help companies implement employee recognition programs. I partner with company leaders to help them create or strengthen a culture of recognition and appreciation across the entire organization.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 1, 2014

'For reasons both financial and personal, Baby Boomers are working later into their lives. While workplaces often focus on recruiting younger talent, they’re ignoring the opportunities that seniors bring to their businesses, says Laura L. Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity. Here Carstensen explains how balanced, multigenerational teams can be more resilient and productive than lopsided ones.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'There are many different types of turnover; some are welcome, and some aren’t. When a consistently poor performer with a bad attitude is replaced with an employee who excels, that’s the kind of turnover you want to see. However, that’s not always what happens. Very often, turnover can have some seriously negative effects on the organization. Financially: Every time a business replaces a salaried employee , it costs an average of 6-9 months’ salary.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 12, 2014

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). Let me tell you a little career secret. Sometimes the way to earn more money is to change jobs.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 19, 2014

'As fun and exciting as the holidays are, they can also be extremely stressful, particularly when work-related deadlines loom. Add in the fact that employees may be vacationing and that holiday-related days off are a-plenty and it’s no surprise that holiday cheer often feels like an oxymoron. Help your staff stay on-task without feeling frazzled by using these strategies to manage holiday stress: Know exactly what the coming months look like.

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WorkHuman

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'One of the most important events in an employee’s career is their first day of work. There’s a constant conversation about making sure an employee is welcomed and made to feel a part of the company on Day One. Every year, employees remember their work anniversary. Anniversaries are special and important events in a person’s life. Whether they are personal anniversaries or professional ones.

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RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 29, 2014

'by Brenda Pohlman. Recognize This! — Sharing appreciation and gratitude for others should be simple to encourage frequent, timely praise and recognition. When was the last time you used a fax machine? I recently had the pleasure (ahem) of being re-acquainted with this office equipment fixture of old while trying to execute a recognition moment of sorts.

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