June, 2015

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Pre-Boarding: Bring High Tech and High Touch to Onboarding

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by Xerox. For more than a half a century, Xerox has been a leader in document technology and services. Xerox Content Management Services helps organizations organize, classify and manage their most critical data. Enjoy the post!). In his 1982 book “ Megatrends ”, John Naisbitt coined the phrase ‘high tech, high touch.

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5 Qualities of a Top-Notch Recruiter

Spark Hire

When looking for an A-player in recruiting, it can seem like an uphill battle. However, you can make your hiring decision much simpler by searching for 5 key skills in each recruiting candidate. . 1. Drive and Motivation. One of the most important things to look for in a recruiter is drive and motivation. A top-notch recruiter will be persistent and be driven to succeed.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Veteran

TalentCulture

When companies look for new workers, they want people who are dedicated, committed, trustworthy and loyal. Job skills can always be learnt, but the basic qualities of a good worker remain the same, especially for long-term employees. This is one of the main reasons that many establishments include a ‘hire a veteran program’ in their hiring process. Let’s look at some of the qualities that make military veterans such desirable employees for just about any civilian business: Why Hire Military Vete

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Former Google Recruiter Tells: Here’s Why People Want to Work for You

TLNT: The Business of HR

David Bizer is a pioneer in global Internet recruiting, discovering talent from Silicon Valley to the technology hubs of Europe. He was the first European recruiter at Google where he worked for seven (7) years, and he is now one of the Partners at Talent Fountain. David has led recruitment efforts of more than 4,000 top-caliber candidates across the world.

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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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42 Fictional Quotes to Help You Achieve Real Success

Cornerstone On Demand

A calligraphy class was Steve Jobs' muse; he sought to unite the elegance of ancient script with the functionality of a computer interface. When Ingvar Kampard had to remove a new table's legs to fit it into his car, the idea for Ikea was born. While life events like these are a wondrous source of idea ignition, sometimes we just want to relax.

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INTERVIEW: Dr. Ken Blanchard on Leadership and Management

HR Bartender

One of the classic questions we ask business people is something about the books they read. It might be “Tell me the one book every manager needs to have on their bookshelf.” Or “What’s the business book you’d take with you to a secluded island?” You get the point. Well, The One Minute Manager is definitely one of those books. Authored by Dr. Ken Blanchard , The One Minute Manager has sold over 15 million copies and been translated into 42 languages.

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3 Ways Social Media is Changing the Way Recruiters Do Business

Spark Hire

Social media is key in today’s recruiting business. Not only has it allowed us to network with existing or potential clients, but it has also opened the door to how we find our candidates. There are 3 ways that social media has made business easier for us when it comes to identifying the right candidates. 1. Ease of advertisement. One of my favorite things about social media is the ease of advertisement that it offers to businesses, particularly staffing businesses.

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Will You Vote For Me?

UpstartHR

I learned this week that one of my former bosses nominated me for a Young Professional Award for the work I have done over the past few years, both with this site and within the community where I live. I was (and still am) humbled by that support. As far as I can tell, I’m the only HR guy in the running, and I have until July 1st to gather a few votes in the competition.

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The Single Biggest Lie That HR Tells Candidates

TLNT: The Business of HR

No one ever wants to admit this but it can be really intimidating working with someone who is way smarter and more talented than you. This is the basis for the biggest lie HR tells candidates. You are overqualified! We’ve told this lie for decades. Truth be told, no one is ever “overqualified” for a position. You might have more qualifications than the organization needs for the position you are interviewing for, but that really isn’t the issue.

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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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How TED Gets Your Workforce Talking

Cornerstone On Demand

Cornerstone today announced a partnership with TED that brings curated TED Talks to Cornerstone clients and this has a lot of us really excited. TED Talks are a powerful learning tool because they not only provide learning on a vast array of subjects, they change how people think. They introduce concepts and ideas that can challenge beliefs and inspire new ways of viewing the world.

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Why Employees Shouldn’t be On-Call 24/7

ClearCompany HRM

The Old Rules are dead, long live the new rules. Business magazine and website FastCompany recently highlighted how work is slowly encroaching into the off-hours of employees’ time. No longer can someone simply work 9-to-5 and maintain the illusion that work and life are separate, or find time to truly break away. While on vacation, 44% of people check their work messages , and 34% of people end up working one weekend day per week.

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Prevent Exit Interviews With Stay Interviews

HR Bartender

We haven’t thought about them for a while, but stay interviews might be making a comeback. They’re defined as structured interviews designed to learn the reasons that employees stay with a company or the conditions that might cause them to leave. As the talent wars continue, stay interviews can be a valuable way to engage and retain employees. During the Association for Talent Development’s (ATD) International Conference and Expo, I had the chance to hear Dr.

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3 Ways Video Interviewing Can Help Recruiters Close the Deal

Spark Hire

As a recruiter, the most important part of your job is closing deals. If you are not closing enough deals when it comes to candidate placements, you will not be successful. The Staffing Stream walks us through challenges we face when closing the deal on the candidate side: addressing the possibility of a counter offer, poor communication, unrealistic expectations, and working with a candidate who does not willingly share information.

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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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Infographic Thursday: The 10 Most Important Work Skills of the Future

Something Different

Check out this great infographic from NowSourcing highlighting the 10 most important work skills of the near future (and the changes driving them). As always, if you like this week’s infographic then follow the author on Twitter here. Happy Thursday, Rory.

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Hiring Job Hoppers: 10 Reasons Why They Are So Very Valuable

TLNT: The Business of HR

First of two parts. Hiring managers and recruiters have a long history of rejecting “job jumpers.” And even today, 43 percent of employers won’t consider job jumpers, according to CareerBuilder. If you are not familiar with the term, a “job jumper” or “job hopper” is a recruiting prospect who has had short tenures with several employers. Unfortunately, it’s an antiquated concept that might have been valid long ago, but in today’s volatile talent marketplace, automatically rejecting frequent job

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The Value of Tracking Turnover—And How to Do It Right

Cornerstone On Demand

Turnover reports. Let's be honest—they're kind of boring. But, if you want to be a business that's responsive to employees and boasts a great company culture, you need to track your turnover. People in small business often say, “I don't need to track anything! I know the names of everyone who works here and I can give you a list of everyone who has left, along with their reasons for leaving!

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5 Steps For Compensation Across Generations

ClearCompany HRM

People of all ages and from all generations spend their days working. From the very beginning stages of a career to the golden days nearing retirement, (most) people work for a living. They may work the same, but they’re at different steps in their lives. As such, compensating the college grad and the executive, and everyone in between means taking on few different steps in the process.

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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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Employee Engagement Is At an 8-Year Low [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I’m not sure if the title of today’s post is a major surprise. We’ve been talking about employee engagement for quite some time. In fact, I’m concerned that the conversation has turned to noise. But regardless of what you call the term, engagement remains a key business issue. That’s only a one part of the 2015 Employee Engagement Trends Report compiled by Quantum Workplace.

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Prioritizing Employees by Engagement Level

UpstartHR

The most engaged… are first in line. Recently I read a blog post about email marketing and delivery, and that line struck me. Stick with me, because I think there’s an intriguing question it brings up. People that run companies and blogs often use delivery services to communicate with customers and readers. I use a tool called MailChimp and have for several years.

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The importance of corporate social responsibility programs for employee engagement

Achievers

Organizations with well-defined social responsibility programs can improve their brand reputation, attract more job candidates and customers, and increase employee engagement. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs arose from the understanding that businesses function as a part of society—the success of each deeply affects the other. The importance of corporate social responsibility has increased in recent years, in large part due to the growing influence of millennials.

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Leadership Is the Answer, But What Is the Question?

ATD Human Capital

Leadership development is faltering most organizations. However, ATD 2015 made one thing clear: people development—especially leadership development—is the answer. Perhaps what we’ve lost is the question. Define that first…then develop and empower leaders at every level to address it. Click here to read full version.

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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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4 Ways HR Analytics Can Improve Workplace Diversity

Cornerstone On Demand

The U.S. has always been known as a melting pot; diversity is its strong suit. However, when it comes to corporate America, diversity has historically been lacking. Although 92 percent of U.S. population growth is attributed to ethnic groups and 36 percent of the workforce is comprised of people of color, only 21 minorities (that's right—21, not 21 percent) are Fortune 500 CEOs.

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7 Predictions About the Future of Employer Branding

ClearCompany HRM

The misappropriation of employer branding responsibility has 41% professionals believing HR has a relatively passive role in the process. The same 41% said they believe HR is only consulted or informed about employer branding, but doesn’t play a principal role in the actual process. The truth is, however, the recruiters and human resource experts are the forerunners of developing an organization’s name as an employer.

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The Golden Rule of Giving a Great Presentation

HR Bartender

For many of us when we’re asked to do a presentation, we have to wear three hats: Developer – We have to put together the outline, references, resources, etc. We’re the developer of content. The good news is we’re also the subject matter expert. We know our stuff. So this step is about curating the right information. Designer – This one is a bit tougher.

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Leadership Wisdom from Dr. Ben Carson

UpstartHR

Last week I had the chance to see Dr. Ben Carson speak at an event. For clarity, this was a faith-based event, not a political one. I have seen the movie Gifted Hands twice (highly recommended!), and I was excited to hear some of his story in his own words. I picked up four pieces of wisdom on leading people and wanted to share those insights here.

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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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Step it up! 5 ways to make healthy lifestyle part of your company culture

Achievers

Corporate wellness programs can lead to better employee engagement , greater productivity, and fewer long-term health care costs. However, you don’t need enterprise-level resources to support your employees in leading a healthier lifestyle. Even small and mid-sized businesses can introduce changes that will support a culture of health and wellness, and many of them don’t cost anything. “The workplace is too often an overlooked but important part of the employee well-being equation.

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Gartner’s New Report on Recognition Technology

WorkHuman

Have you had a chance to look at the new report /technology overview Gartner has published on Employee Recognition and Rewards Software? Does your company still use a spreadsheet program to track employee recognition and rewards? Are you looking for a new, flexible platform that offers greater impact? Recognition, says Gartner, has become a hugely impactful way to influence culture in medium- and large-sized organizations.

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6 Ways to Attract Candidates With Compelling Content

Cornerstone On Demand

Job seekers have now become "job explorers" They are better skilled at searching, sourcing, researching, networking and less afraid to reach out to people they have never met before. They find your company online and go exploring from there, looking for all the information they can find about you, your employees and your company. Then, they make their decision on whether or not to apply for a job at your company based on what they see.