45 Things

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

If you’ve just been offered a new job, you probably feel very fortunate to be one of those people who will no longer have to spend endless hours surfing job sites or supplying perky Twitter updates to garner some attention from a recruiter. But now you’re about to take on one of the most difficult tasks in this job search journey: Negotiating a salary. You’re willing to take whatever they give you?

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TheHRBlog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Do you know how to be happy? Or are you waiting for happiness to find you? Despite what the fairy tales depict, happiness doesn’t appear by magic. It’s not even something that happens to you. It’s something you can cultivate. So, what are you waiting for? Start discovering how to be happy. The happiest people […]. Accepting Oneself Stress Stress Management Be Happy Gratitude Happiness Jappreet Sethi Live Happy Mayo Clinic Optimism Oscar Wilde Personal life

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

One of the things I find most satisfying about work is that there are always opportunities. mean issues. Okay, there are always problems. These problems aren''t necessarily awful, but they do represent items that need to be addressed. like that. a lot. Thanks goodness it''s someone else''s problem! Sure, I''m happy to help out, but at the end of the day I''ll only be slightly involved. No Excuses.

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True Faith HR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Welcome to the latest edition of the Carnival of HR. There is a veritable cavalcade of HR knowledge provided from a bevy of HR Subject Matter Experts ready for your perusal. Cue the Deer. Some Questions Mervyn Dinnen at T Recs wonders "Is Success Overrated?" Check out the link to find out his perspective. Chris Young at the Rainmaker Group asks " Employee Engagement: Just How Screwed Up Is Your Team ?" Ian Welsh at Toolbox.com wonders " Could We Improve Recruiting Quality By Recording Interviews ?" Don''t forget - there is a special Carnival of HR next Wednesday, September 19.

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Low morale. One of the most dreaded phrases in the world of work. This label is intended to soften the reality of a deteriorating workplace. Turnover is rising, staff are voluntarily heading out the door as fast as they can, and the ones that are left behind are not exactly who you hoped would be staying. That''s grim. What To Do? Um, really? How about a quick list: 1. Smile. Everyday. You may think this is lame, but you all know who the miserable leaders are in your organizations, and I''m betting they don''t smile a whole lot. Don''t be the miserable leader in your company. 2. Be positive.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Employee Engagement and the Social Workplace: A Dialogue with Elizabeth Lupfer. This recorded twenty minute dialogue between Elizabeth Lupfer and David Zinger discusses the social nature of work and engagement. Here is a snippet from the recording: Yes. Employee Engagement Dialogue: The Social Workplace with Elizabeth Lupfer and David Zinger from David Zinger on Vimeo. David Zinger : No. [10:59].

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Peoplefluent

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Thursday, September 13, 2012 :00am. Compensation Management – Dynamic, Engaging & Mobile By Greg Belkin. With the announcement this week of the iPhone 5, it really hits you how far (and how fast) mobile enablement has come. It’s hard to believe after watching Apple’s debut of their latest innovation that there is anything I can’t do on my mobile device these days.

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Strategic HCM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

I've previously provided a quick reaction to Ulrich's newest competencies and will probably provide more commentary on them from the Middle East HR Summit where I see him next. My biggest worry with each new iteration

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Strategic plans.new ideas.reimbursement changes.regulatory interference.technology breakthroughs.excitement and enthusiasm to keep moving forward. These issues impact us each day in our work lives. We get fired up, or we should , and charge off down the trail ready to change the world. Why does that happen? Most of our employees come to work each day trying to make a positive impact. No Excuses.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Yesterday I was affected for several hours by the Go Daddy crash. As I felt my blood pressure spike, I calmed myself by knowing that I had just talked to some pretty smart folks who reassure me that the bad guys who caused it will be found -- and stopped in the future. Here's a recent story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com. It's sort of like an MRI that helps you see inside a body.

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SuccessFactors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

By Carolyn Beal, Director, Procurement Solution Marketing, SAP It should come as no surprise that the top priority of procurement Executives is to deliver cost savings. This is the key metric against which Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and their staff are measured. According to a 2011 report by Ardent Partners “CPO Rising”, top procurement priorities […]. Cloud

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

States continue to mandate E-Verify for all or a large segment of their employers. The following states require or will soon require all employers to participate: Alabama, Arizona, Mississippi and South Carolina. Other states, including Georgia and North Carolina, require most employers to participate. third category of states require E-Verify for public and state employers. Please review this article for further details about E-Verify requirements: [link]. Verify Industry News

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Tim's Fusion HCM

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

As Fusion Applications evolves, it is becoming apparent that the vast majority of customers are likely to adopt a SaaS model. There may be many reasons for this, the complexity of an on-premises implementation versus the simplicity of deploying SaaS, cost, or using a co-existence model. Traditionally, an ERP implementation began with a requirements definition phase and then a ''gap analysis'' to identify where the ''out of the box'' system could not be configured to meet the requirements. Typically, ''gaps'' would end up being addressed by customisations rather than workrounds. Result?

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Missing Out: Five Ways to Misuse Online Screening Tools - Part 2

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

While online screening information can prioritize candidates, its low level of predictive accuracy precludes its use for decision making

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

BANGALORE/NEW DELHI: Recently, a 33-year-old IBM employee was discovered to have used his wife''s academic credentials to get his job, highlighting the growing problem of resume fraud faced by India''s $100-billion IT services sector. Had it not been for an argument between the two of them, he might have gotten away with it, too. READ MORE. Hiring Industry News Pre-Employment

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Until further notice, employers should continue using the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, currently available on the USCIS forms page at [link]. This current version of the form continues to be effective even though the OMB control number expiration date of August 31, 2012 has passed. USCIS will provide updated information about the new version of the Form I-9 as it becomes available. Employers must complete Form I-9 for all newly-hired employees to verify their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Hiring I-9 Industry News

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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revised the “FCRA Summary of Rights” document to incorporate amongst other things the new agency - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that now has oversight over the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Before January 1, 2013, employers should use the new FCRA notice for their background check programs. The FCRA Summary of Rights form must be included: (1) as an enclosure with the first of the two “adverse action” notices—the “pre-adverse action” notice; and (2) with the disclosures for “investigative consumer reports” (i.e.,

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Here are more gems we’ve found during the background screening process. Get ready to meet a smooth-talking multitasker, Mr. or Ms. Magnificent, an aircraft assembler who oversimplifies the job, the strangest job title you’ve ever seen, and someone who was a little too honest. Getting creative on the résumé: Skills: “Creative in everything, outgoing, friendly, smooth talker (both oral and written), chews gum and walks at the same time, driven (not just in a car), works well with others, uses common sense, IT nerd, and all around nice guy.” Company: [Redacted] Aircraft Co. Blooper Book

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Aurico

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Technology is proliferating across all aspects of business and background screening companies are taking full advantage. There are significant options and resources available to automate your screening process no matter the size of your workforce, your organization’s structure or complexity. Many companies are looking for ways to reduce the time it takes to process background checks. Others want to avoid asking applicants to provide the same information twice. Some do not want to access multiple systems. And some have goals for going paperless. From there everything else can be paperless.

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Missing Out: Five Ways to Misuse Online Screening Tools - Part 1

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

For online screening to meet intended objectives—improve quality of hire and increase process efficiency—users must proceed with care

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