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FEBRUARY 21, 2014
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Thought Leadership Discussion: Wayne Davies, HR Director, GE, MENAT. Formerly the HR Director of GE Capital’s Global Banking business, Wayne now has a new job – that of HR Director for GE’s business operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. This is a key region for GE and generated more than $10 billion in sales in 2012, and employee numbers for GE in the region grew by 20% in the same time frame. MORE
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014 :00am. Succession Planning: Going for the Gold By Kevin Grossman. Every two years, the world becomes captivated by the Olympic Games, and right now, everyone’s eyes are on the intense competition occurring in Sochi. MORE
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
While you may claim to hate email , the truth is that you don’t hate email. You are peeved by the people who send them. We’re talking about those email senders who fire off messages that are inane, stupid, weird, incomprehensible, worthless, depressing and annoying. MORE
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Ignore this post – it is just a test. But if they focused on their people, on increasing wellness and wellbeing, the payoff could be far greater. Instead, they are making changes to their real estate that may actually be reducing wellness, wellbeing, engagement, productivity, and more. MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 :00am. Food for Thought in 2014 By Maren Hogan. Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, leader in the HR and Recruiting space.]. The landscape of recruiting and HR is changing drastically and quickly. MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
You can make a bad situation worse when talking to your boss after a poor performance review. Think for a few seconds before saying anything. The first mistake we make is to respond emotionally. We are human and we need to be loved," says Laurie Ruettimann, a human resources consultant. "A MORE
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
About a month ago now, Glassdoor released their Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions. They are fun for a giggle and as an HR geek I am often intrigued by the motivation behind asking such questions. Surely someone had to get permission to ask them and presumably there is a good reason. MORE
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Over the years I''ve learned a lot about leadership, usually through my own missteps. In order to stay current and embrace the notion of being a lifelong learner , I''ve read (and continue to read on a daily basis) many articles, blog posts, and an occasional book to put in the effort to improve. MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
"Study finds that basically every single person hates performance reviews.” With a headline like that, it’s no wonder a recent Washington Post article continues to get attention. The problem is it’s not true—not even according to the research the article cites as its source. MORE
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
“Never has the potential peril for misclassification of individuals as independent contractors or employees as exempt been greater,” says employee benefits practice attorney Frank Morris. Since companies pay less in payroll taxes for independent contractors versus employees, the government is determined and quick to identify mislabeled workers. MORE
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
The methods of motivating workers have changed dramatically since 1910 when Frederick Winslow Taylor advocated the following approach. The task before us, then, narrowed itself down. to getting Schmidt to handle 47 tons of pig iron per day and making him. glad to do it. This was done as follows. Schmidt was called out from. among the gang of pig-iron handlers and talked to somewhat in MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Entire Session (Media panel begins @ 55 min – Sheryl Sandberg’s Keynote begins @ 1 hr 27 minutes). InPower Women was honored to partner with Take The Lead to host a livestream on February 19. MORE
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Pope Francis summed up a happy marriage to three words: PLEASE, THANKS, SORRY According to an AP article, "Francis told fiancés gathered in St. Peter''s Square for a special papal. date that expressions of courtesy, gratitude and contrition go a long. way toward conserving and enhancing love over time." From what we read in exit interviews, these three simple actions would also go along way MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Samsung, a global provider of products and services, has built its vision on a foundation of people and people excellence. Find out how Samsung creates an amazing, engaged workforce by taking its employee recognition to the next level. MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Are you watching the 2014 winter Olympics? Everyone can get behind their country’s favorite medal winners, but what really creates exceptional athletes is phenomenal coaching. The same principle applies to how managers inspire successful employees. MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
According to Towers Watson, 67 percent of employers identified “employees’ poor health habits” as one of their top three challenges in maintaining affordable health coverage. MORE
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
About a month ago now, Glassdoor released their Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions. They are fun for a giggle and as an HR geek I am often intrigued by the motivation behind asking such questions. Surely someone had to get permission to ask them and presumably there is a good reason. MORE
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
In my last post about how there is a growing schism between the values held by employees and those held by their employers, and how it’s driving employees out the door. I noted that 54% of millenials are planning on leaving their firms to try entrepreneurship. This is a big number, but even that is dwarfed by a study by Harris Interactive that found 74% of employees of all ages would look for another job if they could. The reasons? MORE
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Freelancing in web designing is a dream for many professionals with an artistic bent, but this field isn’t just about the talent you have. Successful freelancing depends on your business savvy and ability to commit and deliver on time. Self-employment is a great thing, but many don’t choose it because of the financial and career-related […]. Career Options Career Tips career advice Career as a Freelancer career in web designing Freelance Web Designer How to be a Freelancer MORE
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FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Yesterday I did something for the first time at work. No, I didn''t use a bad word ( that''s not me.) No, I didn''t do something perfectly ( I wish! ) And no, I didn''t scream at anyone ( definitely not my style! MORE
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
The world of corporate learning has gotten very complicated lately. Learning management systems, MOOCs, simulation tools, content management systems, new content providers, social profiles, collaborative learning, video sharing, mobile learning, on-demand learning, new forms of assessment, and the use of Big Data are all changing rapidly. And companies are spending more money on training (up […]. MORE
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Aurico has been officially approved as an Accredited Third Party Administrator of Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs by the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA). MORE
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
On the short flight back from Oahu to Kauai, I enjoyed the article in the Hawaiian Airlines magazine Hana Hou called "Canine Cowboys." The in-depth article details the use of work dogs in place of cowboys on some Hawaiian ranches. My fellow HR professionals will appreciate this line which is quoted from Kapapala Ranch owner Lani Cran Petrie: “In this country three dogs will do what seven men MORE
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
One of the most prominent trends we’re seeing with our customer base is the move to administer more tests remotely, towards the very beginning of the hiring process. As I’ve talked about previously, there are many advantages to administering tests offsite, mostly to do with the cost and time savings of using objective, reliable data to help you filter out unqualified applicants from large applicant pools. MORE
Reviewsnap
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
"Study finds that basically every single person hates performance reviews.” With a headline like that, it’s no wonder a recent Washington Post article continues to get attention. The problem is it’s not true—not even according to the research the article cites as its source.
Bersin with Deloitte
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
The world of corporate learning has gotten very complicated lately. Learning management systems, MOOCs, simulation tools, content management systems, new content providers, social profiles, collaborative learning, video sharing, mobile learning, on-demand learning, new forms of assessment, and the use of Big Data are all changing rapidly. And companies are spending more money on training (up […].
Peoplefluent
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 :00am. Food for Thought in 2014 By Maren Hogan. Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, leader in the HR and Recruiting space.]. The landscape of recruiting and HR is changing drastically and quickly.
NoExcusesHR
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Yesterday I did something for the first time at work. No, I didn''t use a bad word ( that''s not me.) No, I didn''t do something perfectly ( I wish! ) And no, I didn''t scream at anyone ( definitely not my style!
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45 Things
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
While you may claim to hate email , the truth is that you don’t hate email. You are peeved by the people who send them. We’re talking about those email senders who fire off messages that are inane, stupid, weird, incomprehensible, worthless, depressing and annoying.
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Peoplefluent
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014 :00am. Succession Planning: Going for the Gold By Kevin Grossman. Every two years, the world becomes captivated by the Olympic Games, and right now, everyone’s eyes are on the intense competition occurring in Sochi.
NoExcusesHR
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Over the years I''ve learned a lot about leadership, usually through my own missteps. In order to stay current and embrace the notion of being a lifelong learner , I''ve read (and continue to read on a daily basis) many articles, blog posts, and an occasional book to put in the effort to improve.
45 Things
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
You can make a bad situation worse when talking to your boss after a poor performance review. Think for a few seconds before saying anything. The first mistake we make is to respond emotionally. We are human and we need to be loved," says Laurie Ruettimann, a human resources consultant. "A
Achievers
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Are you watching the 2014 winter Olympics? Everyone can get behind their country’s favorite medal winners, but what really creates exceptional athletes is phenomenal coaching. The same principle applies to how managers inspire successful employees.
Speaker: Denise Dresler, Director of Talent Acquisition, Avature
What was once traditionally used only in the software industry is making its way to the recruiting and talent acquisition space: agile methodologies. Join Denise Dresler, Talent Acquisition Director at Avature, where she will be discussing how to take this nontraditional approach of agile talent acquisition and effectively incorporate it into your hiring processes.
Strategic HCM
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
You might be interested in these comments from me and others on the key trends in HR technology currently - published by HRZone. My remarks are on data analytics - I''m not convinced!
Future of Work
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Ignore this post – it is just a test. But if they focused on their people, on increasing wellness and wellbeing, the payoff could be far greater. Instead, they are making changes to their real estate that may actually be reducing wellness, wellbeing, engagement, productivity, and more.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Samsung, a global provider of products and services, has built its vision on a foundation of people and people excellence. Find out how Samsung creates an amazing, engaged workforce by taking its employee recognition to the next level.
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Inpower Coaching
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Entire Session (Media panel begins @ 55 min – Sheryl Sandberg’s Keynote begins @ 1 hr 27 minutes). InPower Women was honored to partner with Take The Lead to host a livestream on February 19.
Insperity
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
“Never has the potential peril for misclassification of individuals as independent contractors or employees as exempt been greater,” says employee benefits practice attorney Frank Morris. Since companies pay less in payroll taxes for independent contractors versus employees, the government is determined and quick to identify mislabeled workers.
Nobscot
FEBRUARY 15, 2014
Pope Francis summed up a happy marriage to three words: PLEASE, THANKS, SORRY According to an AP article, "Francis told fiancés gathered in St. Peter''s Square for a special papal. date that expressions of courtesy, gratitude and contrition go a long. way toward conserving and enhancing love over time." From what we read in exit interviews, these three simple actions would also go along way
The HR Minion
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
About a month ago now, Glassdoor released their Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions. They are fun for a giggle and as an HR geek I am often intrigued by the motivation behind asking such questions. Surely someone had to get permission to ask them and presumably there is a good reason.
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You get a job perk! And You get a job perk! Everyone gets job perks! While these perks may have helped get that stellar candidate’s foot in the door, this dynamic of severely low unemployment combined with a historically high job open rate continues with no immediate end in sight. Employers will do well to zero in on one lever many have been avoiding pulling: the almighty salary increase.
Cielo HR Leader
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
Thought Leadership Discussion: Wayne Davies, HR Director, GE, MENAT. Formerly the HR Director of GE Capital’s Global Banking business, Wayne now has a new job – that of HR Director for GE’s business operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. This is a key region for GE and generated more than $10 billion in sales in 2012, and employee numbers for GE in the region grew by 20% in the same time frame.
Criteria Corp
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
One of the most prominent trends we’re seeing with our customer base is the move to administer more tests remotely, towards the very beginning of the hiring process. As I’ve talked about previously, there are many advantages to administering tests offsite, mostly to do with the cost and time savings of using objective, reliable data to help you filter out unqualified applicants from large applicant pools.
Nobscot
FEBRUARY 16, 2014
The methods of motivating workers have changed dramatically since 1910 when Frederick Winslow Taylor advocated the following approach. The task before us, then, narrowed itself down. to getting Schmidt to handle 47 tons of pig iron per day and making him. glad to do it. This was done as follows. Schmidt was called out from. among the gang of pig-iron handlers and talked to somewhat in
The HR Minion
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
About a month ago now, Glassdoor released their Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions. They are fun for a giggle and as an HR geek I am often intrigued by the motivation behind asking such questions. Surely someone had to get permission to ask them and presumably there is a good reason.
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Inpower Coaching
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
In my last post about how there is a growing schism between the values held by employees and those held by their employers, and how it’s driving employees out the door. I noted that 54% of millenials are planning on leaving their firms to try entrepreneurship. This is a big number, but even that is dwarfed by a study by Harris Interactive that found 74% of employees of all ages would look for another job if they could. The reasons?
TheHRBlog
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Freelancing in web designing is a dream for many professionals with an artistic bent, but this field isn’t just about the talent you have. Successful freelancing depends on your business savvy and ability to commit and deliver on time. Self-employment is a great thing, but many don’t choose it because of the financial and career-related […]. Career Options Career Tips career advice Career as a Freelancer career in web designing Freelance Web Designer How to be a Freelancer
Nobscot
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
On the short flight back from Oahu to Kauai, I enjoyed the article in the Hawaiian Airlines magazine Hana Hou called "Canine Cowboys." The in-depth article details the use of work dogs in place of cowboys on some Hawaiian ranches. My fellow HR professionals will appreciate this line which is quoted from Kapapala Ranch owner Lani Cran Petrie: “In this country three dogs will do what seven men
Aurico
FEBRUARY 21, 2014
Aurico has been officially approved as an Accredited Third Party Administrator of Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs by the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA).
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