Sat.Dec 23, 2017 - Fri.Dec 29, 2017

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It’s Really Hard to Judge People?

The Tim Sackett Project

I was out walking with my wife recently (that’s what middle-aged suburban people do, we walk, it makes us feel like we are less lazy and it gets us away from the kids so we can talk grown up) and she made this statement in a perfectly innocent way: “It’s really hard to judge people.”. She said this to ‘me’! I start laughing. She realized what she said and started laughing.

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New STEM Challenge: Ageism

Steve Boese

With 2018 just around the corner, HR and talent decision makers remain stymied by the diversity challenge. As the new year dawns, getting diversity data in better shape is on the minds of many employers, and nowhere is that issue more acute than within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mat (STEM) professional field. For example, a 2017 survey from Indeed , the job site, found that 43 percent of 1,011 employees polled worry about losing their job due to their age.

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How to Train Managers on a Low Budget

Cornerstone On Demand

This article was originally published under Jeff Miller's column “The Science of Workplace Motivation" on Inc.com. In 2013, at the end of my first week as Cornerstone OnDemand's first manager of learning and development , I sat down and wrote a three-year training plan. After just a few days on the job, I had no idea what my budget would be, but that didn't influence my priorities in the least.

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New Year By the Numbers – Happy 2018 from #HR Bartender [infographic]

HR Bartender

The professional side of me always thinks about the New Year in terms of goal setting and strategy. But, I don’t have a human resources or business article today. New Year’s is about more than business. I ran across this infographic from History.com and thought it was fun. For example, I thought the section on New Year’s foods was interesting. Growing up, eating pork for dinner was a New Year’s tradition.

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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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Hey Staffing Agencies, Get the Best Talent with a Click

CandidateZip

Quality talent acquisition is the priority of every recruiter and staffing agency. Only a resume parser can provide a solution to this challenge by filtering candidate data for easy hiring. However, as a small-scale staffing agency, you have limited resources and no technical backup to use an expensive resume parser software. What if you are offered a software which does not need any coding and can be used by anyone by following a few steps?

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ICYMI: Why the ROI of Learning Shouldn't Be a Question

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for December's top stories! Why the ROI of Learning Shouldn't Be a Question Attracting and maintaining top talent is tougher than ever, but providing the right learning opportunities can help organizations differentiate themselv

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Which Comes First: Management or Analytics Software?

Visier

Since time immemorial, human beings have puzzled over, and been fascinated by dualities: yin and yang, thought and action, strategy and execution. As CEO of Visier, a company that helps business leaders use data to answer critical questions, the dynamic that I find myself ruminating about most is management and analytics software. Philosophy aside, business leaders face a very real challenge: when it comes to upgrading your management and analytics solutions, which one do you implement first?

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What Does the Tax Reform Mean for the Rewards & Recognition Industry?

Engage2Excel

Over the last few months, Engage2Excel, along with several top recognition companies had serious concern. Why? It was over the repeal of Section 274(j) of the Internal Revenue Code, which has been in place for 31 years and contains rules on the tax treatment of “employee achievement awards.” A change that could bring devastating results to the reward and recognition industry.

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The 10 Most Popular Articles Among Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We took a look at the articles staffing and corporate recruiters shared, liked, and commented on the most on LinkedIn during the last 7 days and posted them below. Here are the top posts for this week: 1. How to Hire -- by Patty McCord. 2. More Than 9,000 Recruitment Agencies Set Up This Year -- by Kristy Dorsey. 3. 9 Recruiting Tips From Stacy Zapar That You Can Start Using Right Now -- by Greg Lewis. 4.

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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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Cartoon Coffee Break | 401k Planning

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: This post is part of our " Cartoon Coffee Break " series. While we take talent management seriously, we also know it's important to have a good laugh. Check back every two weeks for a new ReWork cartoon.

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4 Strengths of Every Great HR Leader

Reflektive

Human resources is an integral part of every organization. Like any department, HR sees its impact limited when outsiders do not understand its key value proposition. Among other leadership strengths, HR is known for employee development, compliance, and advocating for the organization and individual employees. HR teams perform best when the rest of the C-suite is bought in on HR priorities and goals Click To Tweet.

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Understanding the Power Behind Employee Happiness

Achievers

You likely know that people don’t perform as well when they’re feeling disengaged or distracted, but you may not realize how pervasive a problem this is in today’s workplace. How happy are your employees? Is employee happiness at a low or a high? The latest Gallup poll (collected from over 80,000 workers) on employee engagement tells a dismal story.

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Mood Lifting Tips for a Quick Pick-Me-Up

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryFeeling a bit sad? We all feel this way occasionally. Next time you need to turn around a bad day, try one of these proven tips to lift your mood and help you feel better.Honor your feelings. Allow yourself to feel your emotions without judgment. Make time for family and friends. Spending quality time with people you care about is beneficial to your wellbeing and can make a big difference when it comes to happiness.

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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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A Working Father’s Formula For Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

15Five

Life as I once knew it is now over. Oh it’s not as terrible as it sounds. Veteran parents will scare the newly initiated with horror stories of dirty diapers and sleepless nights (all of which are true). But those challenges are coupled with a renewed sense of purpose and a whole lot of love and cuteness. Despite the new constraints on my time, I am still far more productive than I have ever been.

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Where Is Employee Engagement Headed in 2018?

Reflektive

We live in an ever-changing, fast-paced world, so there’s an ongoing need to engage employees in novel ways. Employee engagement is crucial, because when employees are highly engaged , they take fewer sick days, and they tend to remain with the organization. Productivity and customer interactions increase, too, which leads to revenue growth. Uncertainty in the Workplace.

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Artificial Intelligence for HR (a practical viewpoint!)

UpstartHR

Cover design for the new book. I’m in the middle of writing a book. Yes, a BOOK ! I’m having fun and writing a ton, but I’m also looking for a little help. See, I need some examples from vendors and employers to help me fill in a few case studies and would love to feature you in the book if you’re a fit for my requirements. The survey below is open to anyone and I would appreciate it if you would respond.

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5 Ways New Managers Can Be Better Coaches

CONCERN: EAP

New Managers Can Be Better Coaches. To be successful managers must develop the ability to effectively coach others. If new managers do not become skilled at coaching, they will struggle to create high performance. Learning how to be an effective coach is a key behavior of the best managers. What Effective Coaches Do. Effective coaches: Help their employees perform at their peak.

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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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What We Know About HCM: 2017 Edition

Lighthouse

This has been a year of discovery for us at Lighthouse Research, and 2018 is going to be a year of growth and expansion in both our coverage and company. If you’re curious about working with us, feel free to reach out to start a conversation. Want to download a high-quality version of this research summary? Click here to get the summary. What area of research is most valuable to you?

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Performance Management: It’s Not a Product, It’s a Partnership

Reflektive

For winter, here’s a cold-weather metaphor any homeowner can relate to. But it’s a model that, as you’ll see, has to do with any major shift in a big system. Imagine you’ve finally made the plunge and opted to spend a whole lot to invest in a brand new heating system for your house. It’s super high tech: state of the art, energy efficient, entirely customized to your needs, with digital thermostats and a cognitive design that will not only remember your heating needs but anticipate them.

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To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate, That is the Question

EDSI

Let’s start things out with a few quotes on the topic of celebrating success: “Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.”- Mia Hamm “Until further notice, celebrate everything.”- Anonymous “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

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Getting Middle Schoolers Ready for HS Writing

The HR Capitalist

Amber Chandler envisions her middle schoolers as cupcakes in the making as she considers the need for teachers to support each other from elementary through graduation. Read about ways she's strengthened her unit on The Giver to emphasize high school writing skills.

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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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IRS Extension of Good Faith Relief is Good and Bad News

ACA Times

As the saying goes, I have some good news and some bad news. For the good news, the IRS has extended good faith relief for information-reporting requirements for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the 2017 tax year. For the bad news, that good faith relief will have no impact on whether or not your organization will receive a Letter 226J IRS tax penalty notice in 2018.

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Behavior Bonus: Performance Enablement

Kazoo

While the Kazoo Employee Experience platform is primarily driven by spontaneous, timely employee recognition — some employees want specific incentives and directions for their behavior. This is where our Behavior Bonus functionality comes in. It clearly communicates which behaviors matter to your organization and serves as an amplifier for all your goals and programs.

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Mood Lifting Tips for a Quick Pick-Me-Up

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryFeeling a bit sad? We all feel this way occasionally. Next time you need to turn around a bad day, try one of these proven tips to lift your mood and help you feel better.Honor your feelings. Allow yourself to feel your emotions without judgment. Make time for family and friends. Spending quality time with people you care about is beneficial to your wellbeing and can make a big difference when it comes to happiness.

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The Practical, No-Kidding View of Artificial Intelligence for HR

Lighthouse

Cover design for the new book. I’m in the middle of writing a book. Yes, a BOOK ! I’m writing a ton, but I’m also looking for a little help. See, I need some examples from vendors and employers to help me fill in a few case studies and would love to feature you in the book if you’re a fit for my requirements. The survey below is open to anyone and I would appreciate it if you would respond.

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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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IRS Extends 2018 ACA Deadline for Providing 1095-Cs to Employees

ACA Times

The IRS has extended the 2018 deadlines to provide 2017 health coverage information forms to individuals as required by Affordable Care Act (ACA). The information was included in a new notice 2018-06 issued by the IRS. Insurers, other coverage providers, self-insuring employers, and other employers with 50 or more full-time employees or full-time equivalent employees, knows as Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) now have until March 2, 2018, to provide Forms 1095-B (Health Coverage) or 1095 -C (Em

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PeopleStrategy Takes Bronze at the 2017 HR Tech Writers’ Awards

PeopleStrategy

Atlanta, GA, December 27, 2017 –( PR.com )– PeopleStrategy ® , a provider of Cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions for the mid-market, was recently awarded the Bronze Award in the Best Vendor Blog category at the HR Tech Writers’ Awards 2017. The awards recognize top writing talent across the HR Tech industry from all types of publications, with categories for both vendor and independent blogs, and for individual writers.

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Mood Lifting Tips for a Quick Pick-Me-Up

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryFeeling a bit sad? We all feel this way occasionally. Next time you need to turn around a bad day, try one of these proven tips to lift your mood and help you feel better.Honor your feelings. Allow yourself to feel your emotions without judgment. Make time for family and friends. Spending quality time with people you care about is beneficial to your wellbeing and can make a big difference when it comes to happiness.