August, 2013

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Aurico Joins the American Staffing Association

Aurico

'As a supplier to the staffing industry, Aurico’s listing in the ASA Marketplace provides a breadth of services recruiters need in order to get the job done. This strategic alliance allows Aurico to further support the staffing industry with background screening and drug testing services. Members of the ASA can expect the best products, customer service and turnaround time when partnered with Aurico.

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Strategic Workforce Planning in APAC: Dream or Reality?

Cielo HR Leader

'Thought Leadership Discussion: Bianca Wong, Human Resources Director, Jebsen. Despite all the enthusiastic talk about strategic workforce planning (SWP) in the established economies of the West, few organizations have managed to successfully implement it in any meaningful way. But what is happening in the emerging markets of the Asia Pacific region?

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What Is An Applicant Flow Log Report?

ExactHire

What’s an applicant flow log? Many of our clients are required to comply with Affirmative Action and OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) regulations. While these regulations are wide-ranging and very comprehensive, they typically apply to organizations that have government contracts (or sometimes subcontracts). At their core, these programs help to ensure that organizations don’t discriminate in their hiring processes.

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10 Ways to Give Recognition

Kazoo

What does good recognition look like? We get that question a lot. If you think the answer should be obvious, try to think back to the last time you gave someone recognition that mattered, that moved them, and that actually connected to them in the way you had hoped. It’s more difficult that you think! I can recall a time that I wanted to tell a co-worker that they really mattered to me, that their contribution was so important, and to PLEASE NEVER LEAVE ME!!!

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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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What if there was a Net Promoter Score for employee engagement?

Achievers

A company is only as good as its Net Promoter Score, or so the popular wisdom goes. Evangelists like the Harvard Business Review claim it’s “the one number you need to grow:” an objective, numerical representation of just how much your customers like you. Administered periodically, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys a random sample of customers and asks how likely they are to recommend your company to a friend.

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21 Contemporary Employee Engagement Tools and Concepts

David Zinger

'I recently wrote a post that was very popular on 19 antiquated employee engagement tools and concepts. It is always easier to attack, criticize, or rip apart than to offer suggestions and useful tools. So this post offers 21 contemporary employee engagement tools and concepts than can make a difference in employee engagement in 2013 and beyond. The image below is the pyramid model of employee engagement (Click on the image to download a document outlining a model demonstrating that employee eng

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Generation Hexed

NoExcusesHR

'"She''s been here forever. I thought she was going to retire soon. We can''t count on her to come up with any innovative ideas.we''ll need to look outside the company for help on this project." "We better make sure we don''t hire too many millennials onto this team. Everybody knows they never put in extra time.it''s all about them." "I wish the baby boomers would just get over themselves.

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7 Ways Human Resources Can Use Application Management Software

ExactHire

When you purchase software, it’s always nice to learn everything about what the software can do right away. However, we all know this is not always a realistic possibility depending on the extent of available features. Sometimes, you have to “grow” into the application. With ExactHire’s applicant application management software we are occasionally asked for ideas on other ways this employment application software can be used.

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We Know More Than We Can Say: The Paradox of Tacit Knowledge - Part One

Conversation Matters

'“We know more than we can say” is a popular phrase heard at KM conferences and quoted in the many KM blogs. It is quoted to encourage attending to tacit knowledge, rather than exclusively focusing on explicit knowledge. But those quoting the phrase seldom go beyond referencing it to Polanyi , providing little explanation or reasoning for why, if we know it, we can’t just write it down. .

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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[SlideShare] 19 signs of disengagement (and what you can do to avoid them)

Achievers

Have you ever felt like you’d rather put a pencil in your eye than attend your monthly team meeting? If not, then you’re probably an engaged employee (congrats!). But perhaps you know someone that feels this way. After all, disengaged employees tend to harbor feelings of animosity towards their employer. This is because disengaged employees are disconnected from business objectives, receive little to no recognition or constructive feedback, and worst of all—feel like they’re invisible to their e

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Career Resilience Tool: The Small Wins Journal

The Bamboo Project Blog

'Small Wins Journa -. . The other day I had a good conversation with a manager about my post Six Positive Professional Development Strategies for the Toxic Workplace. He''s dealing with a lot of work drama and interested in how you can address these issues. . One of the things I recommended in that post was to do a daily debrief with yourself to provide a sort of "reality check" on what''s happening and to focus on learning.

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Employee Engagement Strategy: What’s Your Story?

David Zinger

'Why strategy needs to be a story. Shawn Callahan from Anecdote wrote a fine post on the potential for organizational leadership to be disengaged from strategy because they don’t really understand or feel the strategy. If this is true for leaders it is frightening to think about how disconnected or disengaged other employees may be from the strategy of the organization.

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Through Hell

NoExcusesHR

'Sometimes it is all simply too much to handle. The stress of the job, home, school, relationships, deadlines, and the reality that stress breeds more stress. When that happens, what do you do? Winston Churchill''s famous quote has served as a reliable and motivational support throughout my career. But sometimes a catchy phrase or helpful message on a sticky note next to your computer doesn''t do enough.

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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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#ILSHRM13 - A Sort of Homecoming

True Faith HR

'I''ll be there I''ll be there. Tonight A high road A high road out from here In two weeks from today, the 2013 14th ANNUAL ILLINOIS HR CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION will begin at Drury Park in Oakbrook Terrace, and I will be serving on their social media team, hopefully bringing you the highlights of the events. Much like a person has a bucket list of seeing all the Major League Baseball or NFL Stadiums, this will be my 4th state SHRM conference (having attended the Wisconsin , Mississippi and Te

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Tips to Overcome Fear

TheHRBlog

Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. “ He was very right we fail to live because of one or another fear. Facing and overcoming your fears will make you live a happier life. What is Fear? Fear is a natural and practical response to danger, but for […].

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An unexpected competitive edge: Global rewards and recognition

Achievers

Whether your organization is already entrenched globally or on the verge of explosive growth, you realize that business scalability is the difference between failure and success. As your international organization scales, it’s challenging to push through the obstacles that result from expansion, like employee retention and maintaining productivity. That’s why engaging a global workforce remains a top challenge for employers today.

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Why You Need to Diversify Your Networking Circles

The Bamboo Project Blog

' . Are you making one of the most common networking mistakes? . On a call the other day, a long-time client shared with me his criteria for accepting requests to connect on LinkedIn. Like most people I know, when he receives a request, he checks the person''s profile to see if they are in his industry and/or occupation. If they are, then he accepts the request.

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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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Employee Engagement in Reverse: 25 Ways Employees Disengage

David Zinger

'Here is a playful list of 25 ways various employees disengage from their work: Dentists feel they are going through the same old drill patient after patient. Surgeons who can no longer cut it. Truckers lose their drive. Bankers continually losing interest. Florists who fail to bloom. Jewelers who lose their sparkle. Firefights who are burnt out. Pilots who just take off.

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It's All About Me

NoExcusesHR

'Giving feedback to others is something I do on a regular basis. Whether it is a member of my team, another leader in the organization, or a peer, I am regularly interacting with others and sharing my perspective on their performance. That probably sounds a lot like your job, particularly if you are in a human resources leadership role. But what happens when the feedback is about you. or me ?

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The Schema of HR

True Faith HR

'One of my favorite terms in the organizational behavior literature is "schema" - "a person''s mental picture or summary of a particular event or type of stimulus (Kreitner & Kinicki)." When you hear the word "professor," what is the schema that comes to mind? My guess is that image contains one or more of the following characteristics: male older (45 or older) gray hair tweed jacket with patches on the elbows has facial hair (mustache and/or beard) carries a pipe If you do a google image se

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101 Top Employee Engagement Experts You Can Follow

TheHRBlog

Kevin Kruse in his new book – Employee Engagement for Everyone: 4 Keys to Happiness and Fulfillment at Work encourages you to follow these 101 top employee engagement experts to deepen your understanding of motivation, engagement, and happiness at work. Contrary to popular opinion individual employees can increase their engagement and happiness at work.

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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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Achievers named top recognition program provider by HRO Today

Achievers

Results are in and HRO Today named A chievers the top recognition program in its Baker’s Dozen rankings. Thirteen recognition providers were ranked based on customer survey results, and A chievers was the top overall in recognition. For the 2013 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, feedback was collected from program subscribers of each of the services’ buyers in an online survey.

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When You Can't Change What You Do, 3 Steps to Change How You Do It

The Bamboo Project Blog

' . I''m aware that for many people, a job change just isn''t in the cards right now. They know that they are unhappy--or at least restless--but for a variety of reasons, changing jobs or changing careers just can''t happen for awhile. . This is OK. In fact, it can be a good thing. Your current job can be the home base from which you experiment with some new possibilities.

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Higher Education: Get Faculty Engaged in Performance Reviews

Reviewsnap

'Engaging college and university faculty in the performance review process is a unique challenge. But that doesn’t mean you have to fail at it. A few best practices targeted at academia can solve the problem and engage college faculty in the performance review process. First, it’s important to understand why higher education faculty members are less likely than campus staff employees to see the value of performance reviews. · Faculty may have a professional bias against performance reviews, feel

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Will HR Have A Legacy When It's Gone?

NoExcusesHR

'Legacies are often framed in a personal context. What will be left behind when we''re not around anymore. The lives we''ve touched, the communities we''ve lived in and the work we''ve done. What will people say? Will we be so incredibly impactful that something might even be named for us: a street, a library, a park? Probably not without a sizable donation to local government or a charity.

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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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The 1% Rule of Candidate Experience

True Faith HR

'Imagine you''re among the best and brightest at what you do. Your talent is recognized by nearly everyone. Any employer wants you to be part of that organization. If you are truly among the 1%, candidate experience is not going to matter (in the traditional sense). Say, you''re the #1 ranked college basketball recruit, Jahlil Okafor. 346 Division 1 schools would love to have you join their program. 338 know they have no shot.

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Feeling good yet? / iCIMS Recruit

Strategic HCM

' . Feeling good yet? . It’s been a long, hard slog hasn’t it, but in most of the places this blog is read, things are looking up. The US is booming, at least in comparison to the last few years, and there’s a definite change in the air in the UK and across most of Europe. Even in emerging markets, whilst tapering may lead to a short-term lowdown, greater global growth can only be a good thing. .

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Ask Achievers: How do I keep our growing office happy?

Achievers

In this week’s Ask Achievers, Melissa Young takes on one of the biggest side effects of growth: office crowding. Melissa is the office coordinator in the A chievers San Francisco office. She is responsible for growth and operations in SF, in addition to her many other Employee Success roles. Dear Ask A chievers, Good news: our company is growing, and growth means new hires!

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