HR Bartender
JUNE 23, 2015
(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.
nettime solutions
JUNE 22, 2015
Got overtime? A lot of businesses do, and very few plan for the extra expenses as a result of overtime, some of which aren’t as easy to spot as an extra hour on a timesheet. According to our latest survey, only 23% said they specifically budget for overtime expenses and 48% said they avoid scheduling overtime if at all possible. While many expressed concerns about the cost of overtime, both to budget and sanity, 16% shared they are not as proactive as they need to be about overtime.
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Spark Hire
JUNE 15, 2015
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.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 2, 2015
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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ClearCompany HRM
JUNE 9, 2015
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t want a high performer , as long as they were amicable and weren’t too high maintenance. But what defines a HiPo? What makes them work better than everyone else? How can you keep these high performers from leaving and make sure their performance qualities infect the whole company?
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HR Bartender
JUNE 19, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Be sure to check out The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated’s latest radio talk on Talent Management 2020: Millennials in Charge of a Multi-Generational Workforce. Enjoy the post!). We’ve talked before about staffing challenges and the operational impact of being understaffed.
nettime solutions
JUNE 3, 2015
We have written about this before: Employees are not always thinking about work. Don't worry, this is a good thing because time away from a task reinforces focus. stratus time has 3 easy ways to boost employee engagement and enable employees to check their own time off accruals. stratus time updates time and attendance in real time. This instantly updated information practically eliminates "How much time do I have?
Spark Hire
JUNE 12, 2015
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.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 24, 2015
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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ClearCompany HRM
JUNE 11, 2015
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.
Visier
JUNE 22, 2015
Marie, a sales director earning $120,000 per year, enters her manager’s office one day and announces that the firm down the street has offered her a position with a 10% salary increase. In the mind of her manager, Marie’s work performance is above average and she has potential, according to a recent talent review. However, she has not had many opportunities to prove herself because her tenure has been relatively short.
HR Bartender
JUNE 9, 2015
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.
UpstartHR
JUNE 26, 2015
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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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.
Spark Hire
JUNE 10, 2015
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.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 15, 2015
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!
ClearCompany HRM
JUNE 4, 2015
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.
Something Different
JUNE 11, 2015
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.
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.
HR Bartender
JUNE 16, 2015
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.
Visier
JUNE 4, 2015
Picture this: You are the VP of Talent for the North American operations of Innovocorp — a (fictional) software company based in the Silicon Valley that is going through a period of dramatic change. The company recently acquired ZippySoftCo to close gaps in its technology and accelerate its product roadmap. The company also re-organized its product development organization to incorporate a team of customer subject matter and usability experts alongside software developers, so that it can c
Spark Hire
JUNE 20, 2015
Staffing Talk lays it out clearly for staffing businesses on how to quickly turn off a business owner. There is nothing worst to a hiring manager or business owner than relying on a recruiter to deliver quality results, only to be faced with broken promises and poor quality. When you are hiring your team of recruiters, there are 3 things that you need to make sure they understand early on, in their training period.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 25, 2015
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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ClearCompany HRM
JUNE 2, 2015
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.
UpstartHR
JUNE 22, 2015
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.
HR Bartender
JUNE 12, 2015
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.
Achievers
JUNE 23, 2015
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.
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
Spark Hire
JUNE 25, 2015
Social recruiting continues to be a huge trend within the staffing industry. Specifically, social professional networks, such as LinkedIn, are expected to become an even more necessary tool to be included in a staffing pro’s toolbox. In the past 4 years, utilization of these networks have increased by 73 percent making them the fastest-growing global source of quality hires.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 22, 2015
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.
ClearCompany HRM
JUNE 18, 2015
The changing workplace isn’t the office of your parents anymore. Three-piece suits ever so neatly accessorized with the perfect tie and skirt suits coupled with the perfect pair of pumps aren’t staples of most work wardrobes anymore. The ideal employee isn’t a “yes man,” they are the team members that question convention and even (wisely) challenge the opinions of their supervisors.
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