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Take It From a Futurist: How the Millennial Mindset Is Shaping the Future of Work

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: We would never dream of trying to predict the future—that's why we left it up to the futurists. In this series , we interview experts in HR, recruiting and the future of work to get their take on what's next. Often times when we talk about the future of work we talk about millennials but they don't have to look forward to the future of work anymore—they're living it.

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Candidate Experience: The Importance of Developing a Strategy

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Criteria Corp , a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. They’ve recently relaunched their customer interface, HireSelect. It’s been completely reworked to help organizations hire faster and smarter. Get a demo when you have a chance. Enjoy the article!) . We’ve talked before about the need for organizations to have a defined candidate experience.

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You Better Watch Out—and Run Background Checks on Seasonal Staff

HireRight

Next to seeing that one overzealous neighbor setting up his Christmas decorations in October, the most troubling aspect of the holiday season is retailers hurrying to hire elves temporary workers to handle the holiday rush. Some businesses may want to play Scrooge by not conducting background checks on temps. After all, they’ll be gone soon [.]. The post You Better Watch Out—and Run Background Checks on Seasonal Staff appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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Conference Twitter Primer Unleash World Conference and Expo #Unleash18

Advos

Using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #Unleash18 conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for this HR conference! Enjoy. Note: This is a Twitter primer so if a speaker or sponsor or exhibitor does not have a Twitter ID, you won’t find them on this primer.

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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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How to Empower Your Employees to Make Better Business Decisions

Cornerstone On Demand

Steve Jobs was notorious for his autocratic leadership style. Instead of empowering his employees to make their own decisions, he would set the strategy, goals and method—and expect them to follow suit. While Apple was incredibly successful under his leadership, some of the downsides of this style are apparent since his passing in 2011. The most recent example involves the removal of movies from people's iTunes accounts.

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The 10 Must-Read Articles for Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you on a range of topics important for talent leaders. We took a look through some of the best articles published this past week for staffing and corporate recruiters and posted them below. The following articles focus on how to determine the best action to take when considering terminating an employee, why it's so important to adopt new technologies at the office, what employee benefits are becoming more common, and more.

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5 Top Leadership And Culture Articles For 2018 (So Far)

15Five

Many business leaders will end the year with the same concerns they started with: how to retain employees and create a work culture that motivates them , makes them feel included, and brings out their best work. In every industry, and particularly in tech, quit rates are climbing, and fierce competition makes employee recruiting and retention two very daunting tasks.

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TED Talk Tuesday: Have an Organizational Problem? Draw It Out.

Cornerstone On Demand

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. It's Tom Wujec 's job to analyze how humans share and absorb information. A designer and fellow at Autodesk, which makes design software for engineers, Wujec works to create technologies and strategies that help companies address their challenges in creative ways.

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5 Startling Facts: Why Employee Feedback is Essential

Achievers

If you were on a quiz show for managers, you could easily recite a list of critical elements of business success: strong financial management, a solid customer service strategy, and so on. But would employee feedback be on your list? If not, you are missing a key business driver. Below are five reasons why listening to your employees is central to your company’s success: Failure to Listen is Expensive.

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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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Diversity Analytics: You Need Macro Numbers to Improve Results

UpstartHR

This week I am in Atlanta for the SHRM Diversity Conference. I had the opportunity to speak on bias, HR technology, and how AI might be able to help us avoid some of our biased tendencies (if we can keep the bias out of the systems themselves). It was a great session because the audience was more than willing to kick in ideas on how to solve for a variety of problems in the D&I arena.

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Looking Ahead: Benefit Trends for 2019

eni

Open enrollment periods are already in full-swing. As employees make benefit selections, HR departments are already looking ahead to next year’s benefit offerings in order to retain their best employees through 2020 and beyond. Employees in all industries want to feel cared for and comprehensive benefits communicate that support. Looking forward, unique benefits may even offset rising healthcare premiums, as cost of care increases, employees may be more willing to overlook rising premiums due to

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When Poor Utilization Happens to Good Employees

15Five

It can be easy to assume your top-performing employees don’t need much intervention. And for the most part, allowing for greater autonomy is a great way to help employees find passion and purpose at work. But beware: Amidst your most autonomous, capable employees there’s a silent engagement killer that can creep in without you even realizing it. It’s called utilization.

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3 Ways to Kick Performance Review Stress

Reflektive

Whether it’s giving or receiving negative feedback or talking about a promotion or raise, there’s a lot on the line during performance reviews. It can be especially difficult when you’re not sure what to expect during the review. SEE ALSO: How to Effectively Change Performance Management. In a survey of Millennial office workers, 74% of respondents said they feel “in the dark” about how their managers and peers perceive their work performance.

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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: Five Keys for Engaging People - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Engagement is fundamental. It’s a power that resides in most people, waiting to be unlocked. People want to be engaged in what they do. If the organization will build the foundation for engaging people, employees will do the rest. The five keys of ENGAGEMENT MAGIC provide an essential foundation for creating effective, lasting engagement. Download the PDF version.

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We Know Diversity & Inclusion Is Important–But How Do We Do It?

Kazoo

According to Indeed ’s Inclusion & Diversity report: “89% of Canadians in tech think a diverse workforce positively impacts business performance”. However, even so: “32% of Canadians in tech feel they have been personally discriminated against at their current company”. Diversity and inclusion–we all know it’s important. B ut how do we carry it out successfully?

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It’s About Time to Offer Your Employees Commuter Benefits

Justworks

Employee benefits are worth investing in at any point in your business growth. Offering employee benefits is a great way to attract and retain top talent, particularly for Millennials and younger workers. When you invest in your employees’ physical and financial health and wellness, you build improved team morale and save on the costs — both in time and money — of employee turnover.

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How to Establish Employee Trust

Reflektive

“Andy Bernard. Pros: He’s classy. He gets me. He went to Cornell. I trust him. Cons: I don’t really trust him.” – Michael Scott, The Office. Employees and managers need to be able to trust each other. Managers want to know that their team is going to deliver and employees need to know that their manager has their back. So, what can you do to develop employee trust?

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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 ways to make your employees feel more alive (and boost productivity)

Hppy

It’s no surprise that lethargy goes hand-in-hand with a lack of motivation. Demotivated employees look tired, feel tired and are sapping the energy out of your business. Just like in a relationship, your employees passion and joie-de-vivre at work can wane and will need constant nurturing. When your employees become overwhelmed, or bored, energy can easily run dry.

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We Know Diversity & Inclusion Is Important–But How Do We Do It?

Kazoo

According to Indeed ’s Inclusion & Diversity report: “89% of Canadians in tech think a diverse workforce positively impacts business performance”. However, even so: “32% of Canadians in tech feel they have been personally discriminated against at their current company”. Diversity and inclusion–we all know it’s important. B ut how do we carry it out successfully?

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15 job interview horror stories that you won’t believe

Workable

When hearing the word “Halloween”, many of us think of decorative spider webs, vampire and ghost costumes, grinning pumpkins and of course, horror stories. Even if you’re not a fan of trick-or-treat season, you may still love a good horror story – not always fictional, but certainly one from the craziness of everyday life that can be relevant all year long.

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How to Spot a Twitter Bot

Symantec

Twitter bots and botnets sparked much discussion in the run-up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. With the midterm elections rapidly approaching, we ask: What is a Twitter bot? How can you detect what’s real and what's not?

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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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5 Human Resources Models Every HR Practitioner Should Know

Digital HR Tech

Human Resources models help to explain the role of HR in the business. In this article, we will go over the 5 most practical HR models. These models enable us to explain what HR’s role is, how HR adds value to the business, and how the business influences HR. The 5 HR models that we will discuss are: The Standard Causal Model of HRM. The 8-box model by Paul Boselie.

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How to Build a Talent Pipeline to Keep Your Company Moving Forward

TalentCulture

With unemployment at a historic low, even successful companies in thriving industries are struggling to find employees. Compounding this issue, Americans today are less willing to move for new jobs than they were in the past. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national “mover rate” hit a record low of 11.6 percent in 2011 and still remains far below the figures of decades past.

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A device that can pull drinking water from the air just won the latest XPrize

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new device that sits inside a shipping container can use clean energy to almost instantly bring clean drinking water anywhere–the rooftop of an apartment building in Nairobi, a disaster zone after a hurricane in Manila, a rural village in Zimbabwe–by pulling water from the air. The design, from the Skysource/Skywater Alliance, just won $1.5 million in the Water Abundance XPrize.

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my new job is a nightmare built on a hellmouth

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I spent almost seven years in property management before vowing to never, ever, ever go back. I don’t know if it is just my local market or if it is like this everywhere, but in the course of working for several different companies I encountered everything from sexual discrimination, retaliation, and a whole host of other crazy, unacceptable things culminating in being fired by a manager because she thought I might try to take her job.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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When HR Fails

Workology

We don’t like to admit that, occasionally, we fail in our roles in HR. I have been guilty of it a few times over the years. One thing I can say is that I never maliciously failed, but it happens. When it does, I think it’s important to own it and do your best to […] Source.

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The 5 Keys to Employee Engagement

TLNT: The Business of HR

Engaged employees fully invest their best selves in the work they do. But what is employee engagement and how is it created? Employees and leaders intuitively know that when we find a place where we can throw our hearts, spirits, minds, and hands into our work, we are happier, healthier, and produce better results. Yet, most of us struggle to understand exactly why we engage in some environments and don’t in others.

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This is the easiest way to make your LinkedIn profile stand out

Fast Company The Future of Work

Whenever I deliver my LinkedIn workshop , I get a lot of pushback on the following point: How to write your headline on the social network. A LinkedIn headline is the line directly under your name–on your profile page, in the sidebar of people similar to you, and what people see in search results when they type your name. It’s the thing that people view the most after your name and headshot.