January, 2015

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Why Matching Millennials with Boomers Might Save Tomorrow's Workforce

Cornerstone On Demand

'Retirement, once the end goal for workers, has a different meaning today. People want to keep working — both because they can and because they need financial security through increasingly longer lifespans. At the same time, once they retire, older workers often take their industry — or “tribal" — knowledge with them. “Retirement is defined in our society and our culture as an on-off switch.

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What Are #HR Analysts and Why Should You Pay Attention To Them

HR Bartender

'As a blogger, I’ve been fortunate to participate in events that I would not normally have attended when I was an HR Generalist. Examples are the Ultimate Software Connections Conference , KronosWorks Conference , and the SilkRoad Connections Conference. During those events, I learn about the companies, the products and services they provide, and how they meet the needs of human resources professionals.

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Recruit Like Dave [VIDEO]

Spark Hire

'If you work in the staffing and recruiting industry, you know how competitive the culture can be. Fierce. In Spark Hire’s new video “Recruit Like Dave,” we illustrate how Spark Hire’s video interviewing platform can help staffing and recruiting professionals beat the competition to achieve greatness. “Recruit Like Dave” is a character-driven David and Goliath comedy about a high-powered boss, his know-it-all assistant, and a neglected recruiter, Dave Johnson.

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You Need a Smart Retention Strategy, Because It’s Not 2011 Anymore

TLNT: The Business of HR

'I opened my email last week to see a message from a dear friend that said, “I resigned!!!! I pulled the trigger!!”. My friend and I have talked FOR YEARS about her unhappiness and lack of engagement , about the corporate politics and leadership egos that consume her days, about the constant pressure to do more with fewer people and resources, and about her exit strategy.

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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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Why Tell Authentic Stories In The Workplace?

TalentCulture

'Content marketing, content creation and the likes are some of 2015’s early buzzwords: Create content to connect with customers, employees, and potential future employees and everything will be great. And while content is important, it’s not about sharing content. It’s about sharing meaningful stories. I like to joke that my 7-year-old doesn’t come up to me and says “Daddy, please read me some content.

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Ready or Not, Here Comes Generation Z

Cornerstone On Demand

'For managers still trying to figure out the Millennials, I have some disturbing news. Generation Z is already knocking on HR’s doorstep. With this addition to the workforce, we now have 18-year-olds and 80-somethings and all ages in-between seeking employment. This is unprecedented. Are businesses ready? Apparently not, according to a recent report published by Randstad Workmonitor.

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Corporate Culture Must Enable Organizational Success

HR Bartender

'I think we all understand the importance of corporate culture. But do we understand the purpose? That was another big takeaway during the 2014 Great Place to Work conference. Culture must serve a purpose. And that purpose must translate into organizational success. For example, if the organizational culture is fun…that’s great…but how does a fun culture translate into success for the business?

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4 Ways to Be Successful at Networking

Spark Hire

'As a recruiter, I understand how important it is to have a constant pipeline of candidates to reach out to when you get hit with job orders from your clients. It can be difficult to maintain a steady balance of recruiting for your immediate needs, while at the same time thinking about your future needs and taking proactive action. When it comes down to it, proactive recruiting is the same as networking.

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2015 HR Trends: More Tech Adoption and a Greater Focus on Talent

TLNT: The Business of HR

'Global economic growth and the resounding need to engage employees in all parts of the globe dominated HR headlines in 2014. But as one year closes and another one moves ahead, it’s time to once again predict what is in store for 2015. Here are three (3) distinct HR trends that we fully expect to headline conversations in the new year. You’ll see that the common thread in these trends is the emphasis on new technologies and innovations that will drive the HR industry forward.

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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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This Workplace Merry-Go-Round Never Slows

TalentCulture

'“Midway hawkers calling. ‘Try your luck with me’. Merry-go-round wheezing. The same old melody…”. —Neil Peart ( Lakeside Park ). We became carnies for a day – midway hawkers calling out from our very own front yard. The main reason was to make some quick cash since my sister and I had already blown through our weekly allowance. It was summertime, decades ago, when I was 12 and she was 10.

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Nobody Puts Onboarding in a Corner

ClearCompany HRM

'Within the first six months of a new job, 86% of employees decide whether they’d like to stay or search for a different job. Aberdeen Group finds that an additional 69% of new employees are likely to maintain a job for at least three years if the HR, managers and IT crews perform welcoming employee onboarding.

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How Wearable Sensors Measure Employee Happiness and Productivity

Cornerstone On Demand

'When Bank of America discovered a disparity in its call center productivity, it tried a novel problem-solving approach: outfitting employees with personal sensors. Developed by Ben Waber , MIT Media Lab alum and CEO of Sociometric Solutions , the wearable sensors are packed into an ID badge and measure social interactions in the workplace — such as how much employees move and converse throughout the day.

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How to Negotiate Your Next Salary – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

'Asking for money is a very difficult thing. Especially when we’re asking for ourselves (versus asking for one of our employees). I’m always more comfortable presenting the case to give a member of my team a pay increase. But me? Fuhgeddaboudit. Learning the art of salary negotiation is important. That’s what today’s reader question is about: . Hi Sharlyn.

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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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4 Recruiting Tools You Should Be Using in 2015

Spark Hire

'As the year comes to a close, it’s time to take a look at the recruiting tools you used in 2014 and make some decisions on how you will stay ahead of the game in 2015. Are your recruiting tools outdated? Are you relying on only job boards to find your candidates and applicants? Are you still calling candidates for pre-screens and getting stuck in voicemail jail?

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The One, Single Trait That Separates Great Hires

TLNT: The Business of HR

'For 20 years, I’ve been hiring and firing people. I’ve been lucky enough to have some great performers, a bunch of good performers, and an also a few crappy performers. It seems like every time I turn, someone has an answer for me on how to hire better. For years I have given the advice that if all else fails, hire smart people. It’s not a bad strategy.

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Strategic HRM (HR Carnival)

UpstartHR

'This week I’m hosting the Strategic HCM themed HR Carnival. For those of you that might be new, the HR Carnival is a series of links to blogs around the world that are gathered together for a single post. Sometimes there is a theme, and sometimes it’s wide open in terms of topics. I try to create themed carnival posts, because I like collecting content around a specific topic to allow you to go deep into one content area.

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The Problem With Middle Management

ClearCompany HRM

'“If you want a recipe for disaster, just follow in the footsteps of many businesses today: As organizations are getting flatter and pushing responsibility down the ladder onto middle managers, those middle managers are not receiving the leadership development training they need to handle these responsibilities.” - Peter Walsh , Head of Global Marketing, Harvard Business School Publishing.

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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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How Mobile is Revolutionizing Recruiting: Q&A with Alan Lepofsky

Cornerstone On Demand

'The mobile revolution has already started to transform the way we get things done at work, but how is it changing the way people get hired in the first place? To get the scoop on how recruiters can (and should) integrate mobile technology into their process, we talked to Alan Lepofsky , VP and principal analyst at Constellation Research. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in the software industry, Lepofsky explores how businesses can leverage technology to collaborate and work more effect

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About “The Internet of Things”

HR Bartender

'There’s a (relatively) new term out there folks. It’s called “the Internet of Things” (abbreviated IoT) and the definition is a bit complicated. The best one I’ve found so far is from Techopedia. “The Internet of Things (IoT) is a computing concept that describes a future where everday physical objects will be connected to the Internet and be able to identify themselves to other devices.”.

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The Importance of Tracking Recruiting Data

Spark Hire

'When your line of business is in staffing, it is of utmost importance to know what works and what doesn’t. In staffing, there is no time to flounder around, not knowing what has made you successful in the past. One of the best ways for any staffing business to understand what works is by tracking your recruiting data. . Best Known Methods (BKM ’s).

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The Biggest Lie We Tell in HR (and Why Need to Stop Telling It)

TLNT: The Business of HR

'I believe that telling lies can render a person insane. Seriously. When a person makes a habit of lying , they eventually begin believing their own lies, and then they become a little crazy, unable to distinguish fiction from reality. And so it goes with HR folks who insist on perpetuating the lie that money doesn’t matter. (more…).

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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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Why Peer Relationships Matter at Work

RecognizeThis!

'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Peers see and understand more of their colleagues’ contributions, enabling them to offer more support. Work/life balance is a myth. I could say that in today’s hyper-connected world, work comes home with us far more easily than it did 20 or even 10 years ago. And that would be true. But it’s no less true that our “life” also comes to work with us.

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What is Stacked Ranking? Should You Use It?

ClearCompany HRM

'In finding the best ways to maximize employee potential and company profits managers use a wide breadth of systems, processes, and company-specific routines to motivate those who are falling behind and reward those who are performing well. Stacked ranking is perhaps the most notorious of these systems, as its uses and pitfalls are talked about endlessly in the recruiting and manager world.

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Why NFL Teams Excel at Succession Planning

Cornerstone On Demand

'The past few days have been a wild ride for football fans. Last week, Ohio State won the inaugural College Football Playoff championship. And with the teams set for Super Bowl XLIX, football seems to be on everybody's mind — ours included. So when Aaron Sorensen, a succession planning expert and partner at Axion Consulting Partners, mentioned that NFL teams offer a valuable lesson for HR leaders looking to create and maintain a strong pipeline of talented leaders, we wanted to know mo

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Boring Work Is Often Absolutely Essential

HR Bartender

'A few weeks ago, I published a post on “ Everything HR Needs to Know about ‘the Cloud’ ” and also posted it on the HR Bartender Facebook page. I was a little surprised when someone commented, “Boring!” (Actually, the comment was “Borrrrrinngggg… ” but let’s not dwell on that.) The reader is certainly entitled to their opinion. But there are two things we need to remember about labeling something boring. #1 – What’s boring to one person could be absolutely thrilling to someone else.

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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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Social Capital: What It Is & Why Your Employees Need It

WorkHuman

'Would it surprise you if I told you your company will fail without social networking? It’s absolutely true though. It will. Of course, when I am talking about social networking I’m not referring to Facebook or LinkedIn. I’m talking about interpersonal connections and relationships. Social networks are as old as human society. Even older, really. They are what create community and culture and what enable us to function in groups and companies.

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5 Pre-Employment Test Trends You Need to Know About

TLNT: The Business of HR

'The year 2014 was a great one for job growth. December alone added 252,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent. American economist Mark Zandi predicts that “At the current pace of job growth, the economy will be back to full employment by early 2016.”. That means that 2015 will be a busy year for hiring managers and HR leaders. (more…).

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Why People Management is Replacing Talent Management

Josh Bersin

'The Epic Shift: Away from “Talent” and now focus on “People.” Talent scarcity is still a problem, but engagement, empowerment, and environment are now the real issues. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.