March, 2015

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5 Ways to Use Time and Attendance Data to Improve Decision Making

nettime solutions

'The Wall Street Journal reports that data is a currency –– meaning it has value, just like cash. Here are five ways you can use time and attendance data to further your business: 1. Identify problems before they happen. We’re not saying that big downturns can’t suddenly occur; life happens. But when employees use an advanced time and attendance system, you can run easy-to-read reports and proactively monitor employee time monthly, weekly, daily –– heck, even hourly –– because the data is collec

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3 Easy Steps to Hiring Your Dream Team

Spark Hire

'Puzzled by the gradual slump in your company’s growth rate and talent level? It’s time to sit up and take notice of the depth of talent shortage, and act fast! The global market is abuzz with exciting job opportunities for young, smart, and talented people. You may have to change your conventional methods of hiring and focus of offbeat ideas to pool some of the smartest candidates into a superb team.

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4 Tips to Get Every New HR Professional Started

Namely

'In the bustling work environment of an early-stage startup, HR is sometimes a bit of an ad hoc operation: finance covers payroll, operations stores employee data somewhere, and office managers—gotta love ‘em—handle the rest. But once staffing reaches a certain critical mass, a dedicated human resources professional isn''t just a want anymore. It’s a need.

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5 Ways to Evaluate MOOCs on a Resume

Cornerstone On Demand

'Guillaume Dumas, a 28-year-old Canadian, made headlines recently when he announced that he had obtained an Ivy League education for free by sneaking in to classes at prestigious universities. His story — coupled with the skyrocketing costs of a college education — raised serious doubts about the value of a diploma. With tuition costs rising and more than a trillion dollars of student debt in America, alternate routes to achieving a top-tier education are increasingly attractive.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Better Hiring Through Mobile: They’re Hired! Now What? [Part 6]

ClearCompany HRM

'In the previous installments to this series, we discussed why your company should have a better mobile application process , why it’s important to develop good job ads and have an inspiring brand that’s appealing to the mobile user , how to use social media and sourcing to find the right candidates , how to [ optimize your career page for mobile and why video interviewing is the future when it comes to interviewing mobile candidates.

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This is What Talent Management Will Look Like By The Year 2018 — Are You Ready?

Visier

'This may go without saying, but your employees aren’t like cars and trucks. The average automobile depreciation rate is 15% per year, with new vehicles dropping in value immediately after you drive them off the lot. Unlike cars and trucks, people appreciate in value the longer they work for you. They get more skills and experience, and create essential networks for your business.

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5 Ways to Find More Candidates Faster

Spark Hire

'As a recruiter in today’s job and candidate market, it is important to have a sense of urgency and act fast. When we drag our feet and avoid time-saving tools we are allowing another recruiter the opportunity to beat us to the punch and win the placement. Today, there are many different ways we can speed up the recruiting process by uncovering candidates quickly. . 1.

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How to Get 45+ Free HRCI Credits for the PHR or SPHR

UpstartHR

'This week I connected with a wonderful person who shared something that I just had to plug here. You know I’m a fan of certification and the benefits it can bring to your career. But once that certification is done you have that teensy, minor detail of getting 60 credit hours in order to recertify every three years. Truth be told, many of us scramble at the last minute to get them in (or just to collect the information if we already attended enough events–goodness we can be so disor

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Cornerstone Report Details Effects of Toxic Employees in the Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

'Toxic employees - we all know them when we work with them. They are the folks that always have something negative to say in a meeting. The ones who join the conference call halfway in, if they even bother to show up. They not only cause frustration, they can cause significant damages to the workplace. Toxic employees make their teammates 54 percent more likely to quit and cost employers up to three times more in hiring fees, according to our latest report, “ Toxic Employees in the Workpla

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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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Better Hiring Through Mobile: Why You Need a Mobile Application Process [Part 1]

ClearCompany HRM

'If you’re looking to make better hires, get them in the door more efficiently, and do it all on budget, you should first recognize one of the biggest ways employers aren’t reaching applicants: Mobile. A mobile website, complete with a career page and a mobile job application process handled entirely on a phone or tablet is something candidates have consistently made clear they’re looking for.

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The Only 3 Reasons to Hold a Business Meeting

HR Bartender

'Business meetings are the bane of our professional lives. According to The Muse, managers spent between 35 – 50% of their time in meetings. That’s a pretty significant number. You might be saying, the answer to this is get rid of meetings. But here’s the thing. I doubt that meetings are going away. The definition of meeting is “a coming together of two or more people, by chance or arrangement.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Championing a Data-Driven Culture Within HR

Visier

'It can feel like preparing for a trip up Mount Everest. Along with gaining buy-in from people at all levels, turning your HR function into a well-oiled fact-based decision-making machine will require you to attain both some new hard and soft skills. And yet, research supports that it is well worth the effort. In recent years it has become common knowledge that proactively using data to make fact-based decisions is key: “Our experience has found that data-driven, analytical HR departments are mo

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3 Reasons Why Recruiters Should Consider One-Way Video Interviews

Spark Hire

'As a recruiter, I understand how insanely hectic your priority list can be. Let’s face it, a good recruiter is working multiple different jobs for several different companies on any given day and speed is of the essence. In order to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately, you should consider implementing one-way video interviews into your candidate screening process. 1.

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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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Employee Communications: Stop Emailing Your Employees

UpstartHR

'Employee communications are dominated by email. According to a recent survey, up to 28% of our time is spent creating, reading, and replying to emails at work. In the average workweek that’s about 11 hours of time that you won’t get back, and we do that every single week. There’s something else I’d like you to consider trying this week: video.

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Why Video is the Next Big Thing in Recruiting

Cornerstone On Demand

'“Big Data” and “video” are among the buzziest of buzzwords in HR technology — and for good reason. The rules of recruitment are changing, leaving hiring managers to meet candidates on their terms. Increasingly, job seekers want to be seen and heard on mobile, social or video rather than as faceless facts listed on résumés.

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Better Hiring Through Mobile: Building a Smoother Mobile Experience [Part 4]

ClearCompany HRM

'You’ve decided you need a better mobile application experience , have your employee branding and job ads where you want them, and have a good social media recruiting and sourcing strategy. Now it’s time to build your site and make sure you’re ready to process mobile applications. If you want to attract mobile candidates, your site needs to work well.

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About SaaS

HR Bartender

'In our continuing series on human resources and technology , I thought it would be good to cover a term that gets thrown around a lot – SaaS. It’s an acronym for Software-as-a-Service. Many times, when I hear the term SaaS, it’s used in the same sentence as “the cloud.” So much so that it’s easy to wonder about the relationship between the two. Are they the same?

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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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5 Tips Leaders Can Use Today

All Things Workplace

'One of the benefits of working with lots of leaders in many different organizations is the chance to see what really works, regardless of the individual personality or industry. . So, here are: 5 Tips That Make A Difference. 1. Leading starts with clarity. The time that a leader spends getting clear about what needs to be done will pay off in quickly-focused effort as a result of increased understanding. .

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2015 SIA Executive Forum Takeaways: Powerful Tech for Staffing and Recruiting Firms

Spark Hire

'During this year’s 2015 SIA Executive Forum in Orlando, we were blown away by the emerging technology coming to the staffing industry this year. So, being the video interviewing types that we are, we decided to storm the halls of the Loews Royal Pacific Resort to conduct our own interviews with some of our fellow exhibitors. Here are 5 companies we met with that will seriously change the way you work. 1.

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How to Ruin Credibility in One Easy Step

UpstartHR

'Recently someone asked this question on Quora, a site that I sometimes drop by to help shed some light on the world of HR: If I lie about a past felony on job applications, will the California FCRA keep background checks from finding out? The first two responses to the question were focused on what the law covers and how the person might hide their information–interestingly enough I don’t see their answers on the site anymore, so I’m not sure what to think on that.

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Star Employees Aren't Always Management Material – And That's Okay

Cornerstone On Demand

'My colleague once shared a story about managing that I will never forget. At the conclusion of her company’s performance management process, one of the new manager’s evaluations were the most thoughtful, honest and actionable she’d ever seen – despite it being his first time providing formal feedback. Unfortunately, it was also his last time.

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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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3 Tips For Creating Better Job Ads For Mobile

ClearCompany HRM

'There’s really no other way to say it: if you’re not adapting to mobile, you’re falling behind. Phones and tablets are taking over, and if you’re still looking for candidates the old-fashioned way, candidates are going to gloss over your job ads or, even worse, never see them at all. With 72% of candidates looking at career sites on their phone, you’d think companies would wise up and deliver career sites that take advantage of smartphones.

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6 Things I Learned Writing a Book

HR Bartender

'I have wanted to write a book for years. I’ve been talking about it longer than I’ve been consulting. Well, patience paid off. I’ve finished my first book – Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers. Yippee! I don’t have a firm publish date just yet but you can pre-order a copy here. Writing a book is a very interesting experience. For those of you who have also been thinking about writing a book, I wanted to share some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way.

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What Will Be Your Legacy in Your Organization?

RecognizeThis!

'by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Our legacy is in our own hands. Someday, you will leave your current organization. You may retire. You may move. You may choose to continue your career elsewhere. Regardless of the reason you leave, your time in your current organization will be remembered by others. How will they remember you? Personally, I would hope I would be remembered as a helpful and appreciative colleague.

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4 Reasons Why Your Recruiting Team is Slack

Spark Hire

'A slack recruiting team is a recruiting manager’s worst nightmare. But what takes the team to that point? If your team has lost motivation , drive, and enthusiasm, there are several reasons why they could be underperforming. 1. They are not A Players. When hiring for recruiting or sales, it is important to make sure that you are hiring A players rather than B players.

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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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24 Things I Learned about Behavioral Science This Weekend

UpstartHR

'I’ve made it pretty clear that I’m a nerd of many facets. Recently I listened to an episode of Freakonomics on behavioral science and really enjoyed it, so I listened to it all over again, took notes, and created lessons for you guys from them since it was just that good. Enjoy! We need to make it safe to have conversations others won’t naturally have.

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Will That Tattoo Cost You a Job?

Cornerstone On Demand

'Glance across at your neighbors next time you're in a coffee shop or on the train — how many tattoos can you spot (including, perhaps, your own)? From Sanskrit symbols to colorful sleeves, getting inked has moved from a counterculture movement to a pop culture norm, particularly for young people. The most recent survey from Pew Research Center found that four in 10 millennials have at least one tattoo.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Middle Managers

ClearCompany HRM

'Do middle managers define your organization’s success? Your HR pro might think so. In fact, HR rates middle managers as the most critical level of management. 48% of HR executives rank mid-level managers as the role that needs to be the most up to speed, while only 25% rank senior-level managers as the most important. Why the emphasis on middle management?

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