Insperity

JUNE 18, 2014

Are you still trying to schedule your retail employees using an Excel spreadsheet? It’s accurate for about 20 minutes – then the changes start. Does this sound familiar? John sends an email request asking to be off on Friday; Elizabeth calls and needs Saturday night off, but can now work on Friday, which she previously had asked off. And, then there’s Tom, who didn’t show up last night for his shift, but he texted to say he forgot, and he’s trying to get back from the beach in time for his shift

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ExactHire

JUNE 10, 2014

We recently hired another staff member, and as we wound down the process, one of the key factors in choosing the person we did was based on the type of work they had done previously and the positive feedback from others who had worked with that person in those prior positions. This made me stop and think about an old, but mostly true, saying: “Past performance is the best predictor of future performance.” As you likely know from prior blogs, I’m a big believer in employee assessments

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Hiring Assessment Software Talent Acquisition Benchmarking 130

Achievers

JUNE 13, 2014

Guest blog post by Rebecca Rodskog, a workforce crusader and the Founder of FutureLeaderNow, LLC. “If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.”. ― Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? One of my mentors, Seth Godin , who I was fortunate enough to work with through his FeMBA program in 2010, speaks a lot about organizations’ (and individuals’) propensity to do what’s “safe,” or at least perceived

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Newmeasures

JUNE 21, 2014

'Strategy without an engaged workforce has no momentum. Engagement without strategy has momentum with nowhere to go. Most organizations have come to recognize the value of employee engagement. Engaged employees are more loyal and productive. However, not all engagement is created equal. The energy of engaged employees must be focused in a way that creates a competitive advantage for the organization.

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 11, 2014

'Change is good. If it''s a change for the better. Are you with me? The world of work is changing so rapidly that I''ll be honest.sometimes I barely have enough time to process the changes taking place, let alone evaluate whether or not they''re actually good for my company. Change Requires Leadership One of the changes that seems to be on the rise in the world of work is new leaders emerging, experienced leaders moving on, and at some level a renewed sense of confidence that the economic disast

Succession Planning 91

Succession Planning Exercises Team Building Compliance Training 91

David Zinger

JUNE 19, 2014

'Building Relationships. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the fourth of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on building relationships, the fourth block on the pyramid of employee engagement. What can I do this week to build and strengthen one key relationship at work?

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Employee Engagement ATS 87

ExactHire

JUNE 9, 2014

If you’re trying to determine how you can use technology to make the employee onboarding process paperless , then there are some things you should know about e-signatures. In today’s Whiteboard Chat, Jeff Hallam discusses the elements that are included in a legitimate electronic signature. Video Transcript: Hi! Today we’re going to talk about electronic signatures.

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Achievers

JUNE 25, 2014

An engaged, aligned, and recognized workforce separates you from the pack. Get inspired. Be a trendsetter. Are You a Workplace Trendsetter? from Achievers. The post [SlideShare] Are You a Workplace Trendsetter? appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Employee Engagement 93

Newmeasures

JUNE 21, 2014

'It’s no secret that Millennials are having a major impact on how organizations attract talent, structure work, and retain top employees. One of the most commonly mentioned characteristics of Millennials is that they seek meaning in their work. And I don’t disagree; in fact, I thinking meaning and purpose are important for any employee. Take the example of my husband.

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 6, 2014

'Here we go again. For years we in human resources have tried to convince everyone around us that we are legitimate leaders. A few of us actually behave that way, or at least are going to die trying. Forget whether or not someone allows you to be influential, you just need to act that way. Right? HR Still Can''t Figure Itself Out Recently the mother-of-all HR organizations decided to throw our world into another tailspin.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

JUNE 3, 2014

'Yesterday I had the opportunity to do another in my ongoing series of interviews with everyday entrepreneurs called "How They Do It." This time I spoke with Dhairya Pujara, Founder/CEO of Y-Center , a a Philadelphia-based social enterprise that connects university students with a unique study abroad program where they get to participate in solving global challenges and creating social impact. .

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David Zinger

JUNE 23, 2014

'Master Moments. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the sixth of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on mastering moments, the block furthest to the right on the third row of the pyramid of employee engagement.

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Employee Engagement ATS 86

ExactHire

JUNE 6, 2014

Finding temporary help can be difficult in any business, but the need to do it can happen in all industries, at any size of company. This currently hits home for myself as I will be on maternity leave in the near future. (Don’t worry, I will try to keep up the blogs for my loyal followers, haha!) Regardless of the reason (seasonal hiring, maternity leave, illness or other medical reasons) finding good temporary help can be hard.

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Achievers

JUNE 20, 2014

The modern workforce is eager to engage with your company, drive immediate results and advance their careers. But it can be difficult for today’s employees to stay motivated when they’re paired with businesses that practice dated and ineffective engagement and recognition strategies. When it comes to putting a square peg in a round hole, we’ve highlighted the top seven obsolete recognition tactics that are still commonly practiced by many businesses.

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Newmeasures

JUNE 21, 2014

'Our research continuously shows that organizations are better at achieving results than valuing people. If most people will tell you that valuing people is critical to accomplishing results, why is it that so many organizations are unbalanced? One answer can be found in the age-old Peter Principle (Peter & Raymond, 1969.

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Reviewsnap

JUNE 11, 2014

'Sixty percent of best-in-class organizations consider employee recognition extremely valuable in driving individual performance. This statement comes from the Aberdeen Group’s recent report, “ The Power of Employee Recognition. ” Yet the report goes on to say that “only 14% of organizations provide managers with the necessary tools for rewards and recognition.

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Employee Recognition Performance Management Talent Management Employee Engagement 81

NoExcusesHR

JUNE 16, 2014

'Culture change is an interesting concept. Typically driven by a desire to become a world class organization, the core tenets of a major culture change must include the willingness of senior leaders to be humble, transparent in their decisions, and be unafraid to confront those that are resistant to change. Humility Is Hard The interplay between power and humility is a daily struggle for many leaders.

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David Zinger

JUNE 17, 2014

'Master Performance. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the second of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on maximizing performance, the second block on the pyramid of employee engagement. What task is most worthy of my attention this week and what makes it worthy of my attention?

Employee Engagement 82

Employee Engagement 82

True Faith HR

JUNE 22, 2014

'If you''re a newbie to the SHRM Annual Conference, you''ll see that a major attraction to entice people to attend is the array of keynotes providing guidance and inspiration. Perhaps this was one of the critical factors influencing your decision. After attending for 14 years, you''ll see that their are 4 major types of keynotes (h/t to Matt Charney for inspiring the post) that SHRM brings in.

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Conference 79

Achievers

JUNE 16, 2014

When it comes to transparency in the workplace, a lot has changed. Ten years ago, you could find more information about the latest iPod online than you could about your own workplace. Today, social media sites like Glassdoor are helping people find jobs and companies they love through peer reviews and ratings, which makes HR professionals have to think more like marketers when it comes to recruiting and retention.

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Newmeasures

JUNE 21, 2014

'There has been a lot of buzz lately about business analytics, predictive analytics, and big data. Organizations are using such methods to predict behaviors of customers, understand marketing and sales strategies, and inform strategic decisions. However, a study byTDWI (found here) indicates that of all business functions, HR is the least likely to use these methods.

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Reviewsnap

JUNE 26, 2014

'A 2014 study by Monster found that nearly half of the U.S. workers they surveyed left a job due to an overly stressful environment, according to a worrisome article on TLNT.com. The study discovered that 42 percent of the participants “purposely changed jobs” due to an overly stressful work environment. And another 35 percent have thought about changing jobs for the same reason.

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Planning Tools Performance Management Survey Study 81

Workboard

JUNE 23, 2014

4 techniques that separate doers and achievers from dreamers. In many ways, setting goals is similar to dreaming of success – goals are desired outcomes. But achieving goals (and with them, success) is infinitely harder and more complex. While many things on the road to success like Estée Lauder’s are beyond your control, how you apply your energy toward success is something you have a great deal of control over.

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David Zinger

JUNE 20, 2014

'Fostering Recognition. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the fifth of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on fostering recognition, the center block on the pyramid of employee engagement. How will I recognize someone this week for their good work?

Employee Engagement 82

Employee Engagement 82

True Faith HR

JUNE 30, 2014

'Its long been mantra that great employees want to work with other great employees. The organization can only be better when great employees see others putting out quality effort. In "First, Break All The Rules," Marcus Buckingham wrote that one of the critical 12 questions that measures the strength of an organization is "Are my co-workers committed to doing quality work?

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Speaker: Brian Richardson

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Achievers

JUNE 5, 2014

Have you ever tried putting together a piece of IKEA furniture without the instructions? It’s a nightmare. Sure it’s doable, but it’s also complicated, frustrating and leaves you with a lot of anxiety any time a guest takes a seat in that chair. (Not to mention all of the “just-in-case” Allen Keys you have to keep on hand.). Same goes for an engagement strategy without senior leadership buy-in.

Employee Recognition 92

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Newmeasures

JUNE 21, 2014

'According to a Big Data @ Work study of 1,144 organizations in over 90 countries, conducted by the University of Oxford School of business in conjunction with IBM, “The most effective big data solutions identify business requirements first, and then tailor the infrastructure, data sources and analytics to support the business.” This has been our approach at Newmeasures for several years and our own research shows similar conclusions.

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Reviewsnap

JUNE 3, 2014

'Not long ago, the TLNT website posted an article titled, “ Just What Really Is ‘Top Talent,’ Anyway? ” As the author, Crystal Spraggins, noted, the answer to that question is somewhat subjective and depends on an organization’s particular needs, leadership and culture. “To a larger degree, however, the answer isn’t subjective at all,” Spraggins wrote.

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