The People Equation
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
As a foodie, I love all kinds of mash-ups. From bacon apple pie to mac and cheese quesadillas it’s stimulating to creatively pair ingredients in unexpected ways. But when it comes to leadership communication, combining certain types of information within the same conversation is a recipe for disaster. To illustrate, let’s use a fictitious member of your team, “Jim,” as an example.
Twine App
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Horizontal communication. It sounds like it’s straight from The Big Book of Corporate Jargon, doesn’t it? Don’t let that frighten you. Jargon and buzzword aside, it’s an essential function of a successful workplace. In fact, you probably do it all the time. Things like talking to the person next to you or emailing your team – that’s horizontal communication.
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Best Money Moves
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
2 simple strategies to improve office culture. Poor company culture is one of the main reasons employees look for new job opportunities. Improve workplace culture and boost job satisfaction and retention in the process. 8 in 10 employees are likely to search for a new job after just one bad day at work, according to a study by Addison Group , a professional services and staffing firm.
cipHR
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Whether you’re a small business or a multi-national company, nearly every organisation will benefit from using a specialist HR system. Here our top five ways HR software could help you. There will almost inevitably come a point during an organisation’s growth that it can no longer successfully manage people-related data and processes without using specialist HR software.
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Workstride
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Gamification uses elements from games (such as leaderboards, points, and levels) to engage and motivate your audiences towards a specific goal in a fun, competitive, and different way. In other words, it is using these gaming elements to improve upon your bottom line. You haven’t thought much about it, but you see this throughout your everyday life-online, on vacation, at work, at school, and many others.
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Take It Personel-ly
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
We all know how difficult finding a new job can be, but it would seem those on the other side of the interview table are feeling the pressure as well, especially those with limited resources at their disposal. Research done by App Specialists Getapp has revealed that several recruiters are currently finding it difficult to […].
ADP
MARCH 1, 2019
You probably didn't start your business because you wanted to manage staffing issues, employee health insurance, or ever-changing legislation.
Zenefits
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Traditional childcare costs can be quite shocking to first-time parents. Here are some nationwide stats, for example : Average weekly costs for infant care: Daycare $211, family care $195, nanny $580. 71 percent of families spend 10 percent or more of their total annual income on childcare. A nanny caring for one child can cost an average of $34,592 in some states.
15Five
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
By now, you’ve heard of Diversity and Inclusion. You know the benefits of having a diverse workforce and a culture that includes every possible viewpoint. But how do you create that in your business? Lever recently co-hosted an amazing webinar panel on Building a Diversity and Inclusion Program from Scratch. The speakers included, Katee Van Horn, Founder & CEO at Bar the Door, Shavonne Hasfal-Mcintosh, Inclusion & Employee Experience Lead at Shopify, and Raena Saddler, Head of Prod
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HR Counselor's Corner
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
If you are thinking about firing an employee that has just filed a workers’ compensation claim, is on a medical leave collecting workers’ compensation benefits, or has just returned from such a leave, you may want to re-think your decision to terminate.
Reflektive
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Years of employee records take up significant amounts of space–either as physical documents or when stored electronically. Periodically purging old documents helps keep your records at manageable levels, but doing so raises an important question: How long to keep employee files? The answer depends on the nature of the employee files and federal or state laws.
Allegis Global Solutions
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Today, the full-time permanent position is not the only viable or preferred career option for every professional. Workers of all backgrounds are adopting flexible work styles, whether operating as contractors or working through organizations that outsource their services to clients. These types of work present challenges for many employers who struggle to fully leverage available models to best suit the work to be done.
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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.
Justworks
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
For many young professionals, financial planning can feel daunting. Here are a few ideas that are easy (and may even be offered through your employer). Read on about four things to consider when undertaking your financial planning. It All Starts With a Budget For most people, getting their finances in order starts with a budget. Budgeting, or the process of estimating expenses and income over a period of time, will help you identify where you might be spending too much and where you might.
Ask a Manager
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
A reader writes: I work in a small office (about 20 people at this branch of our company) and we have two individual restrooms (as opposed to stalls) in our central hallway. There is certainly a smell situation because the hallway leads to all major sections of the office, but in general, people try to control this with air fresheners, PooPourri products, etc.
HR Zone
MARCH 1, 2019
Business. Office culture: the most valuable employee benefit.
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.
Digital HR Tech
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
The employee experience is an increasingly popular topic. Companies that invest in their employee experience are better places to work for, more in-demand among applicants, and also more innovative. However, what is an employee experience exactly, and how can you improve it? In this article, we will take a deep dive into the employee experience and provide you with everything you need to know to ace yours.
The Tim Sackett Project
MARCH 1, 2019
For those who don’t know my mother passed away unexpectedly late last week and earlier this week, I gave her eulogy. Thank you to the hundreds of friends who reached out to me. I completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. For those who don’t know my mother started the business, I run today, HRU Technical Resources , and was a big part of the business for forty years.
RChilli
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
AI. Data. Automation. These are the buzzing words in the recruitment industry. There is a complete transformation in the recruitment process with AI coming up with innovations every day. To find the right fit, recruiters should use the right tools and solutions to simplify recruitment. They identify the recruiting funnel to begin the process.
HRExecutive
MARCH 1, 2019
Recently, I spent a day with 50 HR-tech executives from Fortune 100 companies. When I asked, “Who has an ongoing project using AI?” about 40 percent of the group raised their hands. When I asked, “Who has a people-analytics team?”, it was more like 60 percent of the group. Indeed, people analytics is coming to a theater near you. People-analytics teams range in size from 2 percent to 7 percent of the total HR workforce.
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Workology
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
This post is sponsored by PSECU, a Pennsylvania-based credit union. See our FTC disclosure at the end. It’s been a long time since employers first began to offer health insurance to their. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
HR Zone
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Change. Do we still need hierarchies in the workplace?
SHRM Resources
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation in February to make marijuana use legal under federal law. Currently 10 states and Washington D.C., allow for recreational marijuana use and 33 states and D.C. have legalized medical marijuana use. SHRM Online discussed the bill’s implications on employers’ drug-screening policies with Dr. Todd Simo, the chief medical officer at employment background screening firm HireRight, and Alonzo Martinez, associate counsel for compliance at the company.
HRGem
FEBRUARY 23, 2019
The Labour party has announced today that should they return to government they would introduce flexible working from day one. Apparently there would be a presumption for flexible working with all roles.
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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.
HiBob
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
In his latest white paper, Josh Bersin examines the shifts in needs and demands of employees in today’s workforce. As companies need to be more innovative with how they keep their employees happy, employees also have a greater expectation in terms of employee experience. The most recent Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends survey of over 11,000 HR and business leaders found that 84% cited careers and experience as important, yet only 37% described organisations as ready to meet this expectation.
HR Morning
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
What manager wouldn’t love to walk into the office each morning to a group of smiling, eager employees, ready to take on the day? . But the reality is … that just doesn’t happen. Distracted and disengaged. Study after study shows the majority of employees struggle just to make it through the day. Presenteeism – the act of showing up to work unfocused – costs companies $150 billion a year in productivity, according to the American Medical Association.
Workology
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
For the last nine years, I’ve hosted the Siesta Siesta Happy Hour designed for a meeting place for HR and recruiting professionals to connect and network away from the crazy and crowds during SXSW. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
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