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NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, I talk with Autumn Spehar, HR Director at Stout Advisory, about how her company made a radical change in its approach to performance management. We also talk about how it’s working out one year later and the key lessons learned. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library As the old saying goes, forgiveness may be divine, and if recent research is right, it may also be healthy.Recent studies indicate that holding a grudge can trigger a prolonged physical stress response—one that can lead to health complications and inhibit emotional and physical healing. MORE
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Good management is important. We all know this. In fact, multiple studies have shown that not getting along with a manager is often the strongest influence on employee engagement—and eventual departure. Or, at least, that's what we thought. According to new research from IBM on why employees quit, the old HR adage "people don't leave companies, they leave managers" is being called into question. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Candidates are researching organizations before they ever apply for a job opening. According to an article on Jibe, 76 percent of candidates do their own due diligence when conducting a job search. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
This is part of our monthly TED Talk Tuesday series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways. You can learn more about our partnership with TED here. Linda Hill , professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and co-author of Collective Genius, studies visionaries—but not the ones you'd expect. MORE
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos is celebrating their 40 th anniversary this year along with the opening of their new global headquarters. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Is it terrible to admit that what immediately attracted me to Brené Brown’s new book “ Braving the Wilderness ” – other than the fact that it’s written by Brené – is the front cover? The backdrop of a beautiful, mountainous forest reminds me of my annual leaf-peeping trip to New Hampshire. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Behind every organization are the faces who work there. Employees are the heart of every business; their commitment makes the wheels turn. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
010011000010 This is the time of year that predictions are made and data is shared about what the strategic and operational goals are for the upcoming year. MORE
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Screen, interview, hire and repeat. That could be the shortest job description for a recruiter. But a glimpse at a recruiter’s typical agenda shows that their day-to-day tasks are not as simple as you might think. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Haven’t you always wanted to be a fly on the wall during an interview, just to see what the interviewer(s) ask and how prospective candidates answer? Well, CNBC’s “The Job Interview” is doing just that and we thought we’d take a look at the good and the bad in what we are calling “After the Interview.” Join our very own Jay Floersch, Vice President of RPO & Talent Solutions, as he recaps Week 2 as our guest blogger! MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This article was originally published under Jeff Miller’s column “The Science of Workplace Motivation” on Inc.com. When most people think of training , the first thing that comes to mind is a mandatory meeting in a stuffy conference room with a boring instructor walking through poorly designed slides. Even though US companies spent more than $70 billion last year on learning and development , this training stereotype is unfortunately the reality for many employees. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
There's good news and bad news when it comes to business leadership development. The bad news is that traditional costly classroom training yields marginal results, if any. But the good news is that leadership development for small and mid-size businesses doesn't actually have to be expensive, nor do you need a big HR team to do it effectively. What Is Leadership Development? A 2017 research study by A.J. MORE
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Anyone who believes that yesterday’s learning content can engage today’s modern learner is sorely mistaken. More than ever employers need to think about how to offer learning content that not only delivers value for the learner, but value for the business as well. MORE
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
A few days ago, I read a post on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) blog titled, “ Why Should I Bother to Go to HR About Sexual Harassment? ” It’s a good read and you might want to check it out. It’s also kinda related to today’s reader note. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In our previous article, we looked at how wage and hour compliance issues can affect a small business. But what about non-profit organizations? It’s a question we recently asked Adam Hollenberg, Regional Sales Manager with nettime solutions and stratustime. How One Non-Profit Cut Costs and Stayed Compliant. The issues around wage and hour compliance affect non-profit organizations just as much, if not more so,” he says. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
While the Fair Labor Standards Act says that employers must keep records of all hours their employees work, it does not prescribe a specific timekeeping system or method. MORE
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Not a day goes by when I don’t feel bombarded by buzzwords and jargon. I can’t even imagine what it feels like to work in human resources. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Many consultants and analysts would have us believe that the future will bring fundamental changes in how we do our jobs. That, of course, is what keeps them in business. However, what changes can HR leaders realistically expect when it comes to managing workforce engagement? And, to what extent is the past a prologue to the future? We put these questions to Engage2Excel’s Chief Scientific Officer, Jack Wiley, Ph.D., MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This article was originally published under Jeff Miller’s column “The Science of Workplace Motivation” on Inc.com. When most people think of training , the first thing that comes to mind is a mandatory meeting in a stuffy conference room with a boring instructor walking through poorly designed slides. Even though US companies spent more than $70 billion last year on learning and development , this training stereotype is unfortunately the reality for many employees. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
There's good news and bad news when it comes to business leadership development. The bad news is that traditional costly classroom training yields marginal results, if any. But the good news is that leadership development for small and mid-size businesses doesn't actually have to be expensive, nor do you need a big HR team to do it effectively. What Is Leadership Development? A 2017 research study by A.J. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Many of us are familiar with the power behind SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely – goal-setting. Researchers find a strong correlation between companies’ financial performances and the presence of an effective goal-setting process. SEE ALSO: 5 Key Benefits of Real-Time Performance Feedback. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
One of the biggest priorities in today’s workforce is maintaining a successful work-life balance. Employees are trading in their overtime and overworked 50-60 hour weeks by prioritizing their life outside of the office. Many organizations have noticed this shift and have altered their employee benefits packages as a recruiting tactic to attract new talent. Below are just a few new employee benefits to consider adding to your offerings. Flexibility. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
With voluntary resignations at an all-time high and unemployment rates historically low, employee retention is a key objective for most HR organizations, and employee turnover is the single most prevalent HR metric. However, knowing your turnover rate does little to support strategic business plans. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven business environment, agility is the name of the game. If your organization isn’t nimble, it’s not keeping pace. You’ve probably heard a lot the past several years about “agile organizations.” These companies are designed to execute strategy quickly, innovate faster, and easily adapt to business or customer needs. SEE ALSO: Why HR Is Obsessed With Employee Performance Check-Ins. If your organization is going to become agile , it needs to start with HR. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Nigel Stoodley is Visier’s Chief Customer Officer , where he is responsible for overall customer success. Nigel oversees Visier’s innovative delivery model that removes the traditional enterprise software pains of statements of work, change fees, and customer dissatisfaction. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
How much are disengaged employees costing your company? If we zoom out, Gallup estimates the cost of disengagement to be between $960 billion and $1.2 trillion per year. MORE
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
It’s that time of year again at the office! Holiday lights, pies in the break room, end of year excitement.and boring or played-out holiday events. The holidays are a time when everyone feels festive, and offices often want to share in that feeling. And any holiday party should be a quality team bonding experience. But the result is often a waste-of-money gift swap or a bad cookie plate. The holidays should be relaxing and fun, even if we're still at the office and not on vacation just. MORE
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NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Earlier this year I launched a “beta” version of the HR Certification audio product. That has continued to mature and develop and now has 50+ tracks and several hours of content that ranges from technical to practical. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
It’s a well-known truth that engaged employees perform better than those who are not. But employee engagement isn’t the result of some inspirational decals on the walls, a product, or even a strategy—it’s an ultimate goal. MORE
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
You’ve likely seen the headlines: “Seven out of eight employees are disengaged and unlikely to be making positive contributions to the workplace.”. Engagement HR Insights Surveys Talent Management Featured MORE
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t new, but the topic has gained attention recently. The U.S. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In our Simply Irresistible model for the employee experience (aka employee engagement), we describe five core drivers of employee success: meaningful work, supportive management, fantastic. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Employee Engagement Human Resources MORE
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Every employee plays a significant role in the growth of your business. Qualified employees impart their skills and abilities in their positions for sustainable productivity and positive results. However, when they leave, the process of acquiring equivalent skills can be expensive. MORE
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
I’ve always said that one of the worst things organizations can do is ask employees for their feedback and then do nothing with the information. As a human resources professional, this is one of the major gripes that employees have with employee surveys. Side note: The length of time it takes to hear the survey results is another.). The company wants employee feedback, so employees take the time to (honestly) complete the survey…and then nothing. MORE
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
A few days ago, I read a post on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) blog titled, “ Why Should I Bother to Go to HR About Sexual Harassment? ” It’s a good read and you might want to check it out. It’s also kinda related to today’s reader note.
Visier
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
With voluntary resignations at an all-time high and unemployment rates historically low, employee retention is a key objective for most HR organizations, and employee turnover is the single most prevalent HR metric. However, knowing your turnover rate does little to support strategic business plans.
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Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Good management is important. We all know this. In fact, multiple studies have shown that not getting along with a manager is often the strongest influence on employee engagement—and eventual departure. Or, at least, that's what we thought. According to new research from IBM on why employees quit, the old HR adage "people don't leave companies, they leave managers" is being called into question.
15Five
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
How much are disengaged employees costing your company? If we zoom out, Gallup estimates the cost of disengagement to be between $960 billion and $1.2 trillion per year.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos is celebrating their 40 th anniversary this year along with the opening of their new global headquarters.
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
While the Fair Labor Standards Act says that employers must keep records of all hours their employees work, it does not prescribe a specific timekeeping system or method.
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UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, I talk with Autumn Spehar, HR Director at Stout Advisory, about how her company made a radical change in its approach to performance management. We also talk about how it’s working out one year later and the key lessons learned.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Candidates are researching organizations before they ever apply for a job opening. According to an article on Jibe, 76 percent of candidates do their own due diligence when conducting a job search.
WorkHuman
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Is it terrible to admit that what immediately attracted me to Brené Brown’s new book “ Braving the Wilderness ” – other than the fact that it’s written by Brené – is the front cover? The backdrop of a beautiful, mountainous forest reminds me of my annual leaf-peeping trip to New Hampshire.
The Aristocracy of HR
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
010011000010 This is the time of year that predictions are made and data is shared about what the strategic and operational goals are for the upcoming year.
Visier
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Nigel Stoodley is Visier’s Chief Customer Officer , where he is responsible for overall customer success. Nigel oversees Visier’s innovative delivery model that removes the traditional enterprise software pains of statements of work, change fees, and customer dissatisfaction.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
I’ve always said that one of the worst things organizations can do is ask employees for their feedback and then do nothing with the information. As a human resources professional, this is one of the major gripes that employees have with employee surveys. Side note: The length of time it takes to hear the survey results is another.). The company wants employee feedback, so employees take the time to (honestly) complete the survey…and then nothing.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
There's good news and bad news when it comes to business leadership development. The bad news is that traditional costly classroom training yields marginal results, if any. But the good news is that leadership development for small and mid-size businesses doesn't actually have to be expensive, nor do you need a big HR team to do it effectively. What Is Leadership Development? A 2017 research study by A.J.
Reflektive
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven business environment, agility is the name of the game. If your organization isn’t nimble, it’s not keeping pace. You’ve probably heard a lot the past several years about “agile organizations.” These companies are designed to execute strategy quickly, innovate faster, and easily adapt to business or customer needs. SEE ALSO: Why HR Is Obsessed With Employee Performance Check-Ins. If your organization is going to become agile , it needs to start with HR.
Get Hppy
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Every employee plays a significant role in the growth of your business. Qualified employees impart their skills and abilities in their positions for sustainable productivity and positive results. However, when they leave, the process of acquiring equivalent skills can be expensive.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Earlier this year I launched a “beta” version of the HR Certification audio product. That has continued to mature and develop and now has 50+ tracks and several hours of content that ranges from technical to practical.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
This is part of our monthly TED Talk Tuesday series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways. You can learn more about our partnership with TED here. Linda Hill , professor of business administration at Harvard Business School and co-author of Collective Genius, studies visionaries—but not the ones you'd expect.
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In our previous article, we looked at how wage and hour compliance issues can affect a small business. But what about non-profit organizations? It’s a question we recently asked Adam Hollenberg, Regional Sales Manager with nettime solutions and stratustime. How One Non-Profit Cut Costs and Stayed Compliant. The issues around wage and hour compliance affect non-profit organizations just as much, if not more so,” he says.
Get Hppy
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Behind every organization are the faces who work there. Employees are the heart of every business; their commitment makes the wheels turn.
WorkHuman
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Not a day goes by when I don’t feel bombarded by buzzwords and jargon. I can’t even imagine what it feels like to work in human resources.
Engage2Excel
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Many consultants and analysts would have us believe that the future will bring fundamental changes in how we do our jobs. That, of course, is what keeps them in business. However, what changes can HR leaders realistically expect when it comes to managing workforce engagement? And, to what extent is the past a prologue to the future? We put these questions to Engage2Excel’s Chief Scientific Officer, Jack Wiley, Ph.D.,
CONCERN: EAP
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library As the old saying goes, forgiveness may be divine, and if recent research is right, it may also be healthy.Recent studies indicate that holding a grudge can trigger a prolonged physical stress response—one that can lead to health complications and inhibit emotional and physical healing.
Lighthouse
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Anyone who believes that yesterday’s learning content can engage today’s modern learner is sorely mistaken. More than ever employers need to think about how to offer learning content that not only delivers value for the learner, but value for the business as well.
Reflektive
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Many of us are familiar with the power behind SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely – goal-setting. Researchers find a strong correlation between companies’ financial performances and the presence of an effective goal-setting process. SEE ALSO: 5 Key Benefits of Real-Time Performance Feedback.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This article was originally published under Jeff Miller’s column “The Science of Workplace Motivation” on Inc.com. When most people think of training , the first thing that comes to mind is a mandatory meeting in a stuffy conference room with a boring instructor walking through poorly designed slides. Even though US companies spent more than $70 billion last year on learning and development , this training stereotype is unfortunately the reality for many employees.
Josh Bersin
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
In our Simply Irresistible model for the employee experience (aka employee engagement), we describe five core drivers of employee success: meaningful work, supportive management, fantastic. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Employee Engagement Human Resources
Engage2Excel
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Haven’t you always wanted to be a fly on the wall during an interview, just to see what the interviewer(s) ask and how prospective candidates answer? Well, CNBC’s “The Job Interview” is doing just that and we thought we’d take a look at the good and the bad in what we are calling “After the Interview.” Join our very own Jay Floersch, Vice President of RPO & Talent Solutions, as he recaps Week 2 as our guest blogger!
DATIS
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
One of the biggest priorities in today’s workforce is maintaining a successful work-life balance. Employees are trading in their overtime and overworked 50-60 hour weeks by prioritizing their life outside of the office. Many organizations have noticed this shift and have altered their employee benefits packages as a recruiting tactic to attract new talent. Below are just a few new employee benefits to consider adding to your offerings. Flexibility.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This article was originally published under Jeff Miller’s column “The Science of Workplace Motivation” on Inc.com. When most people think of training , the first thing that comes to mind is a mandatory meeting in a stuffy conference room with a boring instructor walking through poorly designed slides. Even though US companies spent more than $70 billion last year on learning and development , this training stereotype is unfortunately the reality for many employees.
Justworks
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
It’s that time of year again at the office! Holiday lights, pies in the break room, end of year excitement.and boring or played-out holiday events. The holidays are a time when everyone feels festive, and offices often want to share in that feeling. And any holiday party should be a quality team bonding experience. But the result is often a waste-of-money gift swap or a bad cookie plate. The holidays should be relaxing and fun, even if we're still at the office and not on vacation just.
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 12, 2017
Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t new, but the topic has gained attention recently. The U.S.
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 17, 2017
You’ve likely seen the headlines: “Seven out of eight employees are disengaged and unlikely to be making positive contributions to the workplace.”. Engagement HR Insights Surveys Talent Management Featured
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
There's good news and bad news when it comes to business leadership development. The bad news is that traditional costly classroom training yields marginal results, if any. But the good news is that leadership development for small and mid-size businesses doesn't actually have to be expensive, nor do you need a big HR team to do it effectively. What Is Leadership Development? A 2017 research study by A.J.
Workable
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Screen, interview, hire and repeat. That could be the shortest job description for a recruiter. But a glimpse at a recruiter’s typical agenda shows that their day-to-day tasks are not as simple as you might think.
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