Science fiction and HR: imagining alternative futures
HR Zone
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
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Everyday People
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
This past week has been a whirlwind. Each week I have is full, and I’m fortunate for that. I have some great things going on at work, and I was able to also have the opportunity to speak at the Vermont SHRM State Conference and attend a SHRM Board meeting. Any time I can be near my HR peers and get to know them more, do good work and share some laughs along the way, my bucket is filled.
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How to develop business acumen in your employees
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Do you struggle with how to develop business acumen in employees? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern of managers and business owners. Your employees may be great at their individual jobs, whether they’re creatives, salespeople, engineers, IT personnel or something else. While they’re intelligent, capable employees, they may lack a formal business education or even awareness about what other business functions contribute.
4 Steps to Cleaner and Better HR Data
Visier
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Dirty data refers to the errors or gaps within your workforce data—think missing personal information, the folder of performance reviews you haven’t collated with your HRIS, typos, and other simple human errors. HR data deals with a lot of moving parts, making it notoriously difficult to keep everything up to snuff. It’s next to impossible to have perfectly clean HR data.
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Your Emotional Culture: What It Is and How to Improve It
Quantum Workplace
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Emotions can run high when dealing with the day-to-day of work and life. Work can resemble a high-flying roller coaster at times. And employees may experience a wide variety of emotions ranging from disappointment and sadness to excitement and joy. As Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People said, “When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.”.
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4 Policies That Encourage a Family-Friendly Company Culture
Justworks
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
When an employee walks into the office, they bring their experiences, their emotions, and their responsibilities. This all affects how an employee performs, how they relate to others in the workplace, and how they view their company. For many of us, family is a key component of this context. By fostering a family-friendly culture, your company shows employees that you embrace them fully and that you view them as people — not just employees.
How the LEGO Group is leading the way in people analytics
Qualtrics HR
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Before SAAS was even a thing, Melissa Kantor was working with Silicon Valley startups to implement advanced HR tech platforms. And after a jump across the pond to the UK, she enjoyed stints at some of the world’s largest firms – PWC, BNY Mellon and IBM – delivering huge HR infrastructure projects. In 2015, she moved to financial services firm Prudential Plc to set up their first advanced people analytics function, covering talent management and succession planning as well.
Three Stages of Employee Grievances
Acacia HR Solutions
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Every year the EEOC releases information on the amount of charges brought against US employers, the reasons for those charges and the dollar amounts associated with each category. The one thing they do not release is how often these charges could have been avoided had the employer acted earlier in the process. In my nearly. The post Three Stages of Employee Grievances appeared first on Acacia HR Solutions.
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The New Employee – Employer Social Contract
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
One of the workplace-related conversations that’s happening with more frequency is focused on how new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing jobs. There are people who say that computers are going to take away our jobs and others who say computers are going to create new and different jobs. I’m kinda sitting in the camp of “both”, meaning new technologies are going to eliminate some positions while at the same creating new opportunities.
Why You Need an Exit Survey Instead of Interviews
DecisionWise
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
When an employee leaves an organization, they take a lot of valuable information with them. Not only the insights about their work responsibilities or customers, but also valuable intel about their experience and the culture of the company. Leavers are in a unique position to summarize their employee experience, identify strengths and opportunities, and most importantly, share the reasons they’ve decided to leave.
Seven Steps to a Solid Job Task Analysis
EDSI
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Although Job Task Analysis (JTA) was created to help management make hiring, promotion, wage, and salary decisions, it serves a much bigger purpose. JTA is a data-driven approach that is designed to identify the work requirements of specific jobs by providing a detailed overview of the knowledge, tasks and responsibilities that must be performed by workers in a given occupational area to successfully perform the job.
Creating a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent
PeopleStrategy
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
“Great benefits are essential for attracting the best talent.” The competition for new talent in a crowded job market can be intense. No one knows this better than HR professionals who often are tasked with recruitment, applicant tracking and onboarding. To overcome this challenge, you need to do everything you can to make your company stand out in ways that your competition simply can’t match; offering a comprehensive benefits package is one of the best ways to reach that goal
Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies
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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.
Boosting Employee Engagement Through Career Conversations
15Five
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Want to increase employee engagement? It’s time to look at the career conversations you’re having with your employees. Traditionally, career discussions have been tagged onto the annual performance review process, meaning they occur far too infrequently and with an already painful process. As more companies realize continuous growth and development conversations are a priority for employees, companies are shifting the way they handle reviews altogether.
How to Connect Your People to Purpose and Why It’s Vital
Bonusly
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
If you’ve read the many workplace psychology studies and whitepapers published over the past decade, you probably know that a sense of purpose in work is important. Studies show that when people believe that their work matters, they’re four times more likely to be engaged, are more motivated, learn faster, and are more fulfilled. But do you know how to activate purpose and connect your people to it?
The Importance of Building a Great Company Culture
TalentLyft
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
Great company culture is the critical factor for both attracting and retaining employees. Great company culture will make your company stand out and influence your team’s performance and improve their product. Read More.
to get an interview, I have to spend a week at a writing retreat at my own expense
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
A reader writes: I recently saw an ad for a job that sounded great: reviewing creative writing manuscripts and giving the authors feedback. This is my field, I have the required degree and publications the posting asked for, and I’ve done work like this before. The money being offered was good, but not unbelievably, out-of-line-with-the-market good.
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.
15 HR Blogs to Subscribe to Right Away (Not Just the Usual Suspects!)
Digital HR Tech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
About twice a year, I like to take a moment to go through my HR blog and newsletter subscriptions. Which ones do I still enjoy reading and find valuable, which ones do I tend to quickly scan and which ones do I forget about? At the same time, I like to add new HR blogs I’ve come across and that inspired me. In this article, I thought I’d list 15 HR blogs I think you should subscribe to right away.
Josh Bersin: Tracing the evolution of HRBPs
HRExecutive
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
HR business partners are at the frontline of today’s talent strategy. They represent the fastest-growing role in the profession and, in many organizations, the most pivotal. A great HR business partner must balance strategy and execution, have an intimate understanding of business challenges and be able to re-frame those challenges through the lens of the employee experience and talent strategies.
Employee Retention in Health Care: 4 Keys to Keep Your Best and Brightest
HR Morning
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Because the current healthcare climate is heavily focused on meeting strict quality guidelines from the feds and payors while providing top-notch care, employee retention in healthcare is more critical than ever. But it’s also getting more challenging to keep workers from jumping ship. Retention is difficult in the healthcare industry for several reasons – one of the most significant being employee burnout.
5 Questions With Sharlyn Lauby - Author of "Manager Onboarding: 5 Steps for Setting New Leaders Up for Success".
The HR Capitalist
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Sharlyn Lauby is an author, writer, speaker and consultant. And a friend of mine! She is president of ITM Group Inc. , a consulting firm which focuses on developing training solutions that engage and retain talent in the workplace. The company has been named one of the Top Small Businesses in South Florida. She's also an incredible, trusted, practical voice on all things related to talent.
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Engagement or Connection: Why the Connected Workplace Might Be Better
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at MindManager , a division of Corel Corporation. MindManager helps individuals, teams, and enterprises do great work faster by simplifying the way they capture, organize, and share information. You can try MindManager out for free here. Enjoy the article!). I’ve been seeing the term “connected” workplace showing up a bit more in my reading.
10 Reasons Humans are Terrible at Hiring (and How AI Can Help)
Lighthouse
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Last year, Amazon shuttered an algorithm the team was developing because it realized it was biased. The algorithm was developed by the company’s engineers to look at high-performing employee profiles and then select the right candidates from the firm’s resume database. The problem? The algorithm favored men in its selection process. When this story hit the news, it became a rallying cry for those that do not believe in the value of AI for recruiting and hiring.
WOH 64: How to Engage Remote Teams and Virtual Workers
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Today, almost every company has workers that are either remote, telecommuting, or virtual. There is incredible value in this for businesses and for workers, but the challenge comes in engaging these people that you rarely (if ever) see face to face. . In today’s conversation, Ben interviews Beth Hearn, an HR leader with PeopleStrategy who has a variety of experience working at technology firms with remote staff.
Why do most Americans prefer in-person job interviews?
HRExecutive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Virtual interviews—including prerecorded video interviews and virtual-reality tryouts—are fast becoming a routine part of the hiring process for many jobs. However, given a choice, most Americans would prefer an in-person interview. That’s according to a new survey from staffing company Yoh, which finds that 62% of the 2,000 U.S. adults polled would prefer a traditional interview over a virtual one.
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
How Leaders Can Create Psychological Safety In The Workplace
15Five
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
How often does the fear of failure prevent you from taking a leap of faith? Maybe you have a great idea that you’d like to experiment with at work, but you don’t feel fully supported by your team. Or maybe you haven’t yet found the courage to present your big idea to your boss because you feel they will most likely reject it. . These roadblocks that keep you from taking calculated risks all add up to one thing: a lack of psychological safety in the workplace.
10 Tips to Improve Your Company’s Organizational Culture
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
I am often asked by company executives, “What is the one thing I can do to improve my organization’s culture?” The truth is that there is not simply one thing that will improve how your employees feel about what they do and who they do it for. We define culture as the collective hearts and minds of an organization. As such, there are many things that affect employees’ attitudes about their work and the company they are working for.
HR Technology: 13 Concepts HR Pros Needs to Know
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It’s no secret. I love technology. In our small business, we rely on technology to extend our capabilities and provide an agile response to customer needs. That helps us remain competitive. But the more I learn about technology, I realize there’s still a lot to learn. On some level, technology reminds me of the reason I entered the human resources profession.
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