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MARCH 30, 2015
HR drives positive employee outcomes, helps execute business strategies, and enhances customer share. But HR’s value may be further enhanced when it demonstrates the impact on a firm’s financial performance, focused on market value. MORE
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MARCH 31, 2015
Toxic employees - we all know them when we work with them. They are the folks that always have something negative to say in a meeting. The ones who join the conference call halfway in, if they even bother to show up. MORE
MARCH 30, 2015
There’s really no other way to say it: if you’re not adapting to mobile, you’re falling behind. Phones and tablets are taking over, and if you’re still looking for candidates the old-fashioned way, candidates are going to gloss over your job ads or, even worse, never see them at all. MORE
APRIL 2, 2015
Having worked in the tech industry for nearly twenty years now, being the only woman in the room doesn’t faze me. But I have to admit, when I became part of the Visier team I was excited to be joining a tech company that serves a female-dominated market. MORE
MARCH 31, 2015
I recently had the honor of participating in an effort to crowd source real business wisdom about how Human Resource practices sit at the center of some of the most important decisions in business and are rapidly impacting the workplace, talent, culture and business success. MORE
APRIL 2, 2015
What does it mean to have a more human workplace and how can businesses cultivate it? What’s the connection between the human workplace and recognition and motivation? These are a few of the questions we asked Dan Pink, author of several bestselling books about business, work, and behavior. MORE
APRIL 1, 2015
Our loyal readers will be thrilled to hear that last week I went on vacation. While I was gone I let my colleagues know my vacation status through the traditional email out-of-office message. MORE
MARCH 29, 2015
In our continuing series on human resources and technology , I thought it would be good to cover a term that gets thrown around a lot – SaaS. It’s an acronym for Software-as-a-Service. Many times, when I hear the term SaaS, it’s used in the same sentence as “the cloud.” MORE
APRIL 2, 2015
Thanks to Openreq HR-Staffing for sharing today’s great HR infographic consolidating the top 5 likes (and dislikes) people have about HR as measured by 315,000 conversations across the web. MORE
MARCH 30, 2015
Have you ever worked with a “loose cannon”? This high-energy person moves ahead too quickly without checking facts. Loose cannons mean well, but their unpredictability causes collateral damage. MORE
MARCH 30, 2015
Recently I asked for some help in preparing for a local session on employee compensation challenges. I had some good responses and wanted to share some of the insights and advice with everyone. MORE
MARCH 30, 2015
Do you know a college or graduate student in the U.S. or Canada who is passionate about HR, leadership, organizational psychology and creating a great place to work? Are you one, yourself? We are excited to announce the WorkHuman 2015 Fellowship and Essay Contest. MORE
MARCH 30, 2015
…You don’t say ‘I’m going to build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall that’s ever been built.’ You don’t start there. You say, ‘I’m going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid. You do that every single day. And soon you have a wall.” – Will Smith. <www.hollywoodreporter.com> MORE
MARCH 31, 2015
Business meetings are the bane of our professional lives. According to The Muse, managers spent between 35 – 50% of their time in meetings. That’s a pretty significant number. You might be saying, the answer to this is get rid of meetings. But here’s the thing. I doubt that meetings are going away. MORE
MARCH 30, 2015
Editor's Note: This is the second installment of our new " In Case You Missed It " series, where we recap the month's most-read posts to keep you updated on the latest HR trends in today's fast-paced news cycle. MORE
APRIL 1, 2015
<furlongproperties.com> …So yesterday I came across a great article from Tim Sackett wherein – as is often the case – he brought attention to an HR/marketplace best practice that I have always intuitively known exists, but never gave much thought to. MORE
MARCH 31, 2015
Recently there’s been a bit of backlash against the rising tide of mobile recruiting. When hearing about mobile recruiting trends , some have argued the whole thing is a sham. They talk about how companies are simply profiting from the idea of mobile recruiting but recruiters aren’t. According to pundits and thought leaders, the numbers are promising, but they’re used to promote products that don’t need to exist in the marketplace. MORE
APRIL 2, 2015
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Research shows positive practices benefit your company, simply by caring for others. What’s the real Power of Thanks ? MORE
APRIL 2, 2015
Have you ever worked for a company that was listed as “best of?” You know, “Best of XYZ Industry” or “Top 100 Companies to Work for” and so on. Well then you might have wondered: just how cool is it to work at one of those companies? MORE
APRIL 3, 2015
According to this article in The Recruiting Times , candidate confidence is on the up. Meaning that companies are hiring and individuals are looking for jobs. Companies are spending significant resources to position their employment brand to attract the best talent. MORE
APRIL 1, 2015
Recently I asked for some help in preparing for a local session on HR compensation challenges. I had some good responses and wanted to share some of the insights and advice with everyone. MORE
MARCH 31, 2015
Toxic employees - we all know them when we work with them. They are the folks that always have something negative to say in a meeting. The ones who join the conference call halfway in, if they even bother to show up. MORE
APRIL 2, 2015
During my human resources career, I’ve conducted more than my fair share of investigations. Some that turned out to be nothing and others that has serious consequences. Needless to say, investigations are not fun for anyone involved. Today’s reader question deals with handling the situation. MORE
MARCH 31, 2015
<www.bearpig.co.uk> 1. ‘punch above one’s weight’ : (idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one’s preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments. MORE
APRIL 3, 2015
<www.halogensoftware.com> …Is (mostly) all about messaging, right? MORE
HR Bartender
MARCH 31, 2015
Business meetings are the bane of our professional lives. According to The Muse, managers spent between 35 – 50% of their time in meetings. That’s a pretty significant number. You might be saying, the answer to this is get rid of meetings. But here’s the thing. I doubt that meetings are going away.
ClearCompany HRM
MARCH 30, 2015
There’s really no other way to say it: if you’re not adapting to mobile, you’re falling behind. Phones and tablets are taking over, and if you’re still looking for candidates the old-fashioned way, candidates are going to gloss over your job ads or, even worse, never see them at all.
Cornerstone On Demand
APRIL 1, 2015
Our loyal readers will be thrilled to hear that last week I went on vacation. While I was gone I let my colleagues know my vacation status through the traditional email out-of-office message.
Visier
APRIL 2, 2015
Having worked in the tech industry for nearly twenty years now, being the only woman in the room doesn’t faze me. But I have to admit, when I became part of the Visier team I was excited to be joining a tech company that serves a female-dominated market.
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HR Bartender
MARCH 29, 2015
In our continuing series on human resources and technology , I thought it would be good to cover a term that gets thrown around a lot – SaaS. It’s an acronym for Software-as-a-Service. Many times, when I hear the term SaaS, it’s used in the same sentence as “the cloud.”
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Cornerstone On Demand
MARCH 31, 2015
Toxic employees - we all know them when we work with them. They are the folks that always have something negative to say in a meeting. The ones who join the conference call halfway in, if they even bother to show up.
Something Different
APRIL 2, 2015
Thanks to Openreq HR-Staffing for sharing today’s great HR infographic consolidating the top 5 likes (and dislikes) people have about HR as measured by 315,000 conversations across the web.
HR Bartender
APRIL 3, 2015
According to this article in The Recruiting Times , candidate confidence is on the up. Meaning that companies are hiring and individuals are looking for jobs. Companies are spending significant resources to position their employment brand to attract the best talent.
WorkHuman
MARCH 30, 2015
Do you know a college or graduate student in the U.S. or Canada who is passionate about HR, leadership, organizational psychology and creating a great place to work? Are you one, yourself? We are excited to announce the WorkHuman 2015 Fellowship and Essay Contest.
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Cornerstone On Demand
APRIL 2, 2015
We're long past the days when members of the " creative class " had to choose between New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles to start their careers.
Something Different
MARCH 30, 2015
…You don’t say ‘I’m going to build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall that’s ever been built.’ You don’t start there. You say, ‘I’m going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid. You do that every single day. And soon you have a wall.” – Will Smith. <www.hollywoodreporter.com>
HR Bartender
APRIL 2, 2015
During my human resources career, I’ve conducted more than my fair share of investigations. Some that turned out to be nothing and others that has serious consequences. Needless to say, investigations are not fun for anyone involved. Today’s reader question deals with handling the situation.
UpstartHR
MARCH 30, 2015
Recently I asked for some help in preparing for a local session on employee compensation challenges. I had some good responses and wanted to share some of the insights and advice with everyone.
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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.
Cornerstone On Demand
MARCH 30, 2015
Editor's Note: This is the second installment of our new " In Case You Missed It " series, where we recap the month's most-read posts to keep you updated on the latest HR trends in today's fast-paced news cycle.
Something Different
MARCH 31, 2015
<www.bearpig.co.uk> 1. ‘punch above one’s weight’ : (idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one’s preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments.
WorkHuman
APRIL 2, 2015
What does it mean to have a more human workplace and how can businesses cultivate it? What’s the connection between the human workplace and recognition and motivation? These are a few of the questions we asked Dan Pink, author of several bestselling books about business, work, and behavior.
UpstartHR
APRIL 1, 2015
Recently I asked for some help in preparing for a local session on HR compensation challenges. I had some good responses and wanted to share some of the insights and advice with everyone.
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As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.
Cornerstone On Demand
MARCH 31, 2015
Toxic employees - we all know them when we work with them. They are the folks that always have something negative to say in a meeting. The ones who join the conference call halfway in, if they even bother to show up.
Something Different
APRIL 1, 2015
<furlongproperties.com> …So yesterday I came across a great article from Tim Sackett wherein – as is often the case – he brought attention to an HR/marketplace best practice that I have always intuitively known exists, but never gave much thought to.
The People Equation
MARCH 30, 2015
Have you ever worked with a “loose cannon”? This high-energy person moves ahead too quickly without checking facts. Loose cannons mean well, but their unpredictability causes collateral damage.
ATD Human Capital
MARCH 30, 2015
HR drives positive employee outcomes, helps execute business strategies, and enhances customer share. But HR’s value may be further enhanced when it demonstrates the impact on a firm’s financial performance, focused on market value.
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RecognizeThis!
APRIL 2, 2015
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Research shows positive practices benefit your company, simply by caring for others. What’s the real Power of Thanks ?
Something Different
APRIL 3, 2015
<www.halogensoftware.com> …Is (mostly) all about messaging, right?
The People Equation
APRIL 2, 2015
Have you ever worked for a company that was listed as “best of?” You know, “Best of XYZ Industry” or “Top 100 Companies to Work for” and so on. Well then you might have wondered: just how cool is it to work at one of those companies?
China Gorman
MARCH 31, 2015
I recently had the honor of participating in an effort to crowd source real business wisdom about how Human Resource practices sit at the center of some of the most important decisions in business and are rapidly impacting the workplace, talent, culture and business success.
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