Insperity
JUNE 3, 2013
A Japanese steakhouse in Louisiana owed nearly $115,000 after the Department of Labor found minimum wage, record-keeping and overtime violations…. An oilfield services company in Oklahoma paid more than $50,000 for violating overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act …. A staffing agency had to pay out almost $2 million for improper pay and record-keeping practices ….
Cielo HR Leader
JUNE 4, 2013
'In February, Adam Godson wrote a great article entitled Why RPO Recruiting is Good for Your Career. As Adam explains, recruiters in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) game have the ability to “impact dozens of companies and many thousands of people every day.”. This should not only resonate with recruiters and those considering the profession, but with leaders exploring potential RPO partnership.
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ExactHire
JUNE 27, 2013
Occasionally clients will come to us in need of some insight as to why one of their positions isn’t receiving enough applicants. Their applicant traffic is falling short of what they would expect given the market, position type, unemployment rate, etc. In fact, here’s a recent inquiry from an ExactHire applicant tracking software client that was concerned about the number of employment applications being submitted for an arguably common, in-demand, type of position – Web Developer. “
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2013
Managers from hell are the reason your top employees hate their job. Recent Gallup research shows that these managers are responsible for actively disengaging employees, costing the U.S. an estimated $450 billion to $550 billion annually. You read that right—bad managers are catastrophic for businesses. Only 30 percent of Americans with full-time jobs are engaged.
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NoExcusesHR
JUNE 24, 2013
'I have a couple of hot buttons in my life. Here''s the list: - racism - discrimination against those different than you (for any reason) - violence against women and children - racism Racism gets two votes because not only is it one of the most cowardly and disgusting belief systems I''ve ever encountered; but it also goes against the very core of what being a decent human being is all about.
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David Zinger
JUNE 24, 2013
'A five point review of Kim Cameron’s, Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance. Kim Cameron, the father of 7 children and co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, wrote the second edition of a concise book on positive leadership. I appreciated both the brevity and perspective of Kim’s book.
True Faith HR
JUNE 4, 2013
'Advice has already starting flowing in about what to do while in Chicago for the big event. In case you missed it: China Gorman provides some excellent advice about maximizing your SHRM Conference experience. Jessica Miller-Merrill provides you with the top 10 things to do while you are in Chicago and not going to the conference. Trish McFarlane has brought back her 1 0 Conference Commandments.
ExactHire
JUNE 7, 2013
Effective July 1, 2013, Indiana’s House Enrolled Act No. 1482 is a new law with which Indiana employers, including national employers based elsewhere that employ individuals in the state of Indiana, must comply. It prevents employers from discriminating against or refusing employment to a person based on his/her expunged or sealed conviction or arrest records.
Achievers
JUNE 25, 2013
How much do you know about employee referrals? Did you know they can be 18 times cheaper to hire than traditionally-recruited candidates? Or that they work better, smarter, and stick around longer? If not, don’t worry—we’re here to break down the anatomy of an employee referral for you, so you can see what makes these superstars tick (and how you can get them to work for you).
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NoExcusesHR
JUNE 1, 2013
'I don''t know about you, but I sure would like my professional life to continue to be something I get excited about. I like coming to work. I like thinking about new ways to do my job. I like knowing my team has the okay to try new things without fear of reprisals from me or the organization''s leadership team. When I consider all of the various issues that impact how I go about doing my job, three things seem to jump out at me.
The Bamboo Project Blog
JUNE 28, 2013
'The other day, a friend shared with me one of those infographics that talks about "demand jobs"--in this case, it''s jobs that require little work experience. This is what it looks like. (Note, I''m going to use US information for this discussion, but the principles are generally the same, regardless of where you live). I see these lists all the time and they make me crazy because they often give people bad information about what''s really going on in the job market and cause them to make some
David Zinger
JUNE 25, 2013
'Don’t run out of engagement. This lesson in employee engagement is not based on the principles and practices of how Costco treats their employees, rather it is based on a lesson from being a Costco shopper. If you want to understand a bit more of how Costco creates employee engagement, click on this Business Week article. My wife and I shop at Costco every 2 weeks.
True Faith HR
JUNE 12, 2013
'The HREvolution unconference will be taking place on October 6th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas (you can buy tickets here. In the previous five years, the conference has been incredibly successful, growing from a small uenknown conference of 50 attendees in Louisville, KY in 2009 to its 6th iteration with 200+ attendees in October. To explore why it has been so successful, I drew inspiration from Jonah Berger''s book, " Contagious: Why Things Catch On.
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Bersin with Deloitte
JUNE 27, 2013
I just finished two weeks in Europe and attended the iRecruit Conference in Amsterdam. In addition to talking with many talent acquisition leaders and vendors, we previewed the findings of our upcoming High-Impact Talent Acquisition research which is highlighted below. 1. Social tools and "talent networks" are a hot topic. With the rise of LinkedIn […].
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2013
Another exciting and educational event this week in Chicago! If you had the pleasure to attend there was no shortage of sessions, parties, and people to connect with at this year’s conference. A few highlights that stand out are Hillary Clinton’s opening keynote on Sunday, Glassdoor’s Tweet Up party featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff at the iconic House of Blues venue, and the buzz at the HIVE, SHRM’s social media hub.
NoExcusesHR
JUNE 6, 2013
'Has anyone ever said that to you? "Don''t worry, I''ve got your back." If you''ve been fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of that message you know how reassuring it can be. Typically that phrase isn''t said when sales targets are being hit, margins are strong, and volumes are above budget. No, this message is usually delivered during times of conflict, high pressure, and a whole quarterly earnings report worth of stress.
Reviewsnap
JUNE 20, 2013
'Companies have been putting more money into their learning and development budgets. In fact, Bersin by Deloitte ’s 2013 Corporate Learning Factbook shows that U.S. organizations grew their spending by 12 percent in 2012. With all those dollars being allocated to training , are your employees taking advantage of the opportunities? It’s easy for employees to forget or even miss that there’s learning management software available to them.
Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight
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David Zinger
JUNE 18, 2013
'To make sure your employee engagement is not bland, just add Spice. I believe there is a much greater connection between employee engagement and the Spice Girls than most people imagine. I am not talking about having to form a female quintet dressed in colorful clothing. I am not talking about creating a musical recruiting YouTube video. I am talking about knowing what you want from employee engagement.
True Faith HR
JUNE 21, 2013
'Can one tell a person''s management/leadership style by how they follow the "rules" of concert attendance? Well, the SHRM Annual Conference has come to an end. Lots of great speakers, SWAG, fun, networking and tweets. However, the highlight for some was the double dose of musical greatness - the tweet-up at the House of Blues with DJ Jazzy Jeff on Monday, and the Tuesday night entertainment with Kelly Clarkson.
TheHRBlog
JUNE 25, 2013
“‘Know thyself’ was written over the portal of the antique world. Over the portal of the new world, ‘Be thyself’ shall be written.” –Oscar Wilde We’ve all seen survey after survey that shows that employee engagement around the world is stuck near record lows. For over a decade the traditional measures have included corporate-wide initiatives […].
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2013
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NoExcusesHR
JUNE 26, 2013
'I am not a regular HR guy. I''m not exactly sure what a regular HR guy is; but if it involves avoiding social media, using a fax machine, clinging to a policy manual or being so timid that no one respects you, then I would say that''s a regular HR guy. That''s simply not me. I like to push the limits of how things are done in HR. My team has to be the most patient group of human resources professionals on the planet.
Reviewsnap
JUNE 3, 2013
'Today’s universities lead innovative research programs — developing robots, curing diseases, and finding alternate fuel sources. In contrast to these cutting-edge endeavors is the fact that the university probably runs on antiquated internal management systems. The danger in an antiquated system, for any business process, is that information accuracy becomes compromised.
David Zinger
JUNE 28, 2013
'On the lookout. A study of over 1,700 employees conducted in 2012 by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicated that more than half of all employees intended to search for new jobs because they felt under appreciated and undervalued. [link]. Commentary. Perhaps the quickest way to get rid of someone is not to fire them but to not value or appreciate them.
True Faith HR
JUNE 3, 2013
'THE ISSUE Finding quality speakers to present relevant, up-to-date information to a HR audience WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? One of the leading drivers for individuals to attend their local SHRM chapter meeting or conference is the quality of the speaker(s) and his/his/their topic. In particular, individuals not only want to gain their PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification credits, they want to learn, be entertained, and feel that the dollars and time they invested are worthwhile.
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TheHRBlog
JUNE 26, 2013
Last month, I went to Omaha for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. It’s always a lot of fun, and not just because of the ping-pong matches and the newspaper-throwing contest I have with Warren Buffett. It’s also fun because I get to learn from Warren and gain insight into how he thinks. Here are three things […].
Achievers
JUNE 17, 2013
It’s that special time of year where graduation speeches top YouTube and employers gear up for a new wave of applicants. And time for the annual Class of 2013 survey from Achievers and ConnectEDU! We surveyed over 10,000 recent graduates this year about what they expect from future employers and what they are bringing to the table. Overall, many of the results have been the same year over year, even in surprising areas like expected tenure.
NoExcusesHR
JUNE 12, 2013
'"Oh no, it''s my turn. I absolutely hate doing this. Why did I sign up for this public speaking class anyway? I must have been out of my mind." "Great. This guy is going to call on me in front of everyone and I have no idea what to say. Here comes another moment of looking stupid." "They don''t really expect me to speak on behalf of the whole organization do they?
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