ExactHire

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It’s no surprise that in an age where there are often many candidates applying for any given job, many hiring managers are using pre-employment assessments to review applicants. Using assessments can help a company find new employees who are the best fit for its company culture and for the position. There are several kinds to choose from; picking the right one for your needs depends a lot on the organization and the type of job being filled.

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Conversation Matters

OCTOBER 5, 2013

' . In Part I, I explained why “we know more than we can say” including, 1) how our brains store knowledge, 2) how we create knowledge 3) the values and relationships that are involved in tacit knowledge. I gave examples of situations in which knowledge workers, who understood something very deeply, were unable to clearly articulate what they knew to others, although they were themselves able to act on their deep knowledge.

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 2, 2013

'I have a big idea. If it gets a little traction it might change how human resources work is done in the future. It''s not a new concept, but I believe the time is right for someone, particularly in Healthcare HR to speak to this opportunity. Ideas are meant to solve problems, and my friends I see significant problems in the Healthcare HR space. I see it in my own career path, and I see an abundance of time and energy being wasted everyday on this problem.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Sales leaders have lots of options when when it comes to researching the perfect sales incentive program. We recently summarized the experience of a Kazoo customer who uses our employee recognition and reward software as their primary incentive plan for over 300 employees. It’s a sample of many ways in which our customers integrate Kazoo into their day-to-day employee reward initiatives.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2013

' . One thing we don''t talk about much when people lose their jobs is the pain of that loss. We are quick to point people toward action--Network! Brand yourself!--but we shy away from helping people grieve what amounts to a death in their immediate family. . I thought about this today after a call with someone who was suddenly let go from her job. Although she''d been thinking for awhile about getting away from her employer, it was still a shock to be told that her services were no longer neede

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ExactHire

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Any decent recruiter knows that it is critical to have an active pool from which to source candidates for jobs, but that doesn’t just mean a large number of any past job applicants. A truly good applicant pool includes applicants that are interested in future positions with your organization and have the qualifications required. Here is an overview of three tips to engage your applicants throughout the recruiting and selection process.

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David Zinger

OCTOBER 1, 2013

'Be Small. Do Good Work. That is Enough. Recently, I have noticed more experts referring to themselves, or having other refer to them as evangelists. Evangelist means a person and especially a preacher who tries to convince people to become Christian or someone who speaks with “great” enthusiasm. We don’t need to convert people to employee engagement.

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 21, 2013

'It used to be called satisfaction. But that didn''t sound trendy enough. Now it''s called engagement , and it''s not only much trendier, it means a whole lot more ( ahem.not really ) than satisfaction. I know when I get home each night I like to sit back and discuss how engaged I felt all day long. I bet you do too! Labels Make Us Feel Better What is it about our work that requires we label everything?

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Strategic HCM

OCTOBER 7, 2013

' I''ve had this article published in Computer Weekly. It''s meant for CIOs but if you''re a CHRO you may still find it interesting. It builds on Thomas Otter''s focus on the HR nexus (I''ve relabelled it the perfect storm) at HR Tech Europe last year, in the run up to this year''s conference that I''ll be chairing again. It''s always good getting published but I''m particularly pleased with getting into CW finally - about 20 years after I gave up my regular subscription, leaving the world of

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2013

'A few days ago I posted on the need for us to allow ourselves time and space to grieve when we lose our jobs. Reader Tony Cannata left a fantastic comment on that post about how grieving for a lost job can be interrupted. He said: I was fired last October, but because a former employer snatched me back up 2 weeks later I didn''t have a chance to grieve.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Guest post by: Jeff Waldman. Let’s take a trip back in time to the medieval days. The date was December 16, 2011. Yes, that was the medieval period in HR. Fear not, a lot has happened since then and here is the story. I had some experiences, which turned into several observations, which evolved into ideas, which morphed into a concept, and then emerged into a launched initiative.

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ExactHire

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Would paperless human resource processes be more efficient for my small- to medium-sized organization? My cut and dry answer is yes. Since we are all grown-ups, however, we know that there are rarely instances when answers are cut and dry. So, let’s explore, briefly, why my answer is yes. What do I do with all of these paper resumes? Do you remember that seminar where the instructor says, “Try to make all of your paper ‘one-touch!

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True Faith HR

OCTOBER 24, 2013

'With the news that hotel reservations are now being accepted for the 2014 SHRM Annual Conference, I bring you my 5th annual expose of SHRM hotel costs. I look at selected SHRM conference brochures (i.e., the ones that I still possessed) over the past 14 years to see what it would cost a person to book a single room on a per night average. Clearly, prices in 2001 will be different than in 2014, so I use an inflation calculator to adjust costs to today''s dollars.

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 16, 2013

'The word "fit" is used so frequently in my world that I almost feel that I need an organizational sizing chart for our selection process. I don''t know when the word "fit" became such a requirement (or excuse) for making decisions about people''s careers, but it is clearly one of the most en vogue terms in the world of work. Good Fit It seems to me there is no greater compliment that can be bestowed on a person than to say they are a " good fit.

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TheHRBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Landing that “dream job” is only the beginning. Succeeding at work takes initiative and hard work. At the end of it all, showing investment and dedication to boost your job performance can lead to professional growth and a promotion. More importantly, in our current economic situation, it can help you keep your job. Here are […].

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2013

' . This morning I ran across this post from Jen Louden who is on a 19-day roadtrip to stay, as she puts it, "life-limber.". She says: I’ve noticed that aging + the cosseted hush of business travel + marrying a very competent traveler named Bob has edged me into a zone of fear around heading out on my own. Unless every element is planned and unless I have a purpose, my mind comes up with a thousand reasons to stay put.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Here’s the best decision you’ll make all week (at least we think so). It’s your last chance to get recognized as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™! Your outstanding achievements in driving employee engagement have not gone unnoticed this year. You have a competitive workplace and everyone should know about it. There’s still time, applications are due Friday, November 8.

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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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ExactHire

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Chantel Hatch began working with the ExactHire Client Services team in 2011 as a Client Services Associate. She’s available to help ExactHire clients by offering thorough training on applicant tracking system features and ongoing product/tech support. She helps our clients take full advantage of all HireCentric ATS product features; thus, enabling them to use their software applications more efficiently.

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David Zinger

OCTOBER 4, 2013

'Social media has shrunk my mind and expended my world. Today marks my ninth anniversary in social media. It all began with an awful blog post on going to the dentist and now I have written over 2500 good blog posts on work and engagement, created a community in employee engagement with over 6100 global members while maintaining a strong presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter.

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 8, 2013

'Words have power. They can inspire, encourage, lift up, and tear down. Words are weapons. They can fend off evil things, protect us from harm, and help us see through the darkness. Words create change. They can move organizations in new directions, transform worn out departments, and give individuals a new perspective on their career. Words are fuel.

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Strategic HCM

OCTOBER 15, 2013

'I''ve been at Teneo''s 7th Talent Management seminar ( #talent7th ) yesterday and today. We''ve had a good tour through talent acquisition and development, and am now onto a more integrated perspective reviewing the balance of global and local strategies, and focusing on the input from workforce planning. The most interesting session for me also focused on integration within the talent acquisition slot of the agenda - and was delivered by Chris Taylor at SAB Miller.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

'A career coaching client shared this fantastic video with me on moving out of your comfort zone. It very nicely highlights the key issues we face as we deal with taking risks. On October 30, I''ll be doing a presentation for the Women on the Edge (of Greatness) virtual conference on how to use career experiments to move out of your comfort zone and into your dreams.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 2, 2013

One of the most fascinating lectures I’ve seen recently is this 12-minute speech by Ali Carr-Chellman, in which she explains how the modern education system is doing a disservice to boys. Check it out: What struck me most about the video—aside from the amazing statistics—is that she doesn’t believe it’s the boys who need to change. It’s the system. And when she points out that 93 percent of elementary school teachers are women, it’s easy to see how boys don’t feel like they’re represented fairly

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ExactHire

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Eric Stauffer began working with ExactHire as Chief Technology Officer in 2014 and brings a wealth of development and strategic technology management experience to the team. The post Eric Stauffer – Chief Technology Officer appeared first on ExactHire.

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David Zinger

OCTOBER 2, 2013

'Strong Employee Engagement Equation = Small steps + Good work. Alan Kearns at Career Joy wrote a wonderful piece about Captain Jim Andrews who was the first emergency reponder on the scene at the terrible crash between the train and the bus in Ottawa. Listening to the arrival of Jim at the scene Alan said: Jim arrived in a calm state of mind, with a well trained skill-set, honed by 25 years of experience.

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Speaker: Brian Richardson

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 28, 2013

'"I''m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn''t have the heart to let him down. " - Abraham Lincoln Who do you work with that needs to know you believe in them? What difference will that make in their career? You may never know what your impact will be.but they sure will. I''d love to hear from you. No Excuses. pic.

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TheHRBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2013

Employee Engagement is a big deal at any company and everybody is trying to figure out the secret sauce to what makes it work so that employees are practically prancing around at work, humming happy tunes while being busy bees. Picture Sheldon & Penny making Penny Blossoms. Achieving this state of employee engagement nirvana is […].

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Working Girl

OCTOBER 3, 2013

'My kids love the movie Despicable Me , even my two year old, who recently demanded his own minion. To be honest, I wasn''t all that crazy about the movie when I finally got around to watching it. But Despicable Me 2 is a whole ''nother story because. apparently, I''m in it!! That''s right, I''ve been animated as a feisty character named Lucy Wilde.

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