Sat.Jan 13, 2018 - Fri.Jan 19, 2018

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Is Time Theft Costing Your Company Money?

nettime solutions

Chances are, business owners do not want to consider that time theft is happening at their companies. After all, doing so means they have to consider the fact that their own employees are “stealing” time, which, for many companies, is as important a commodity as any other. As it turns out, the vast majority of companies—as many as 75%—are having time “stolen” from under their noses.

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employee doesn’t want to work when it snows, interview expense shenanigans, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My employee doesn’t want to work when it snows. I’m a manager in a medium-size nonprofit where I oversee a staff of twelve. Last year one of my employees had attendance problems related to various stressors involving family members, a personal loss, illness, car trouble, winter weather, etc. Some of these stressors were quite significant; others were the sort of thing most of us would power through and handle after our workday was over.

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Generational Profiling – The Newest Trend in Recruiting!

The Tim Sackett Project

We all have heard and know what Racial Profiling is, right? Well, we get to add something new to our toolbox in recruiting, Generational Profiling! Targeting someone because of their race is awful and illegal. Targeting someone based on their age is no different. It’s called it Generational Profiling and we are in the middle of an epidemic. Take a look at the average age of these super popular tech brands: You don’t have to be a genius to understand what’s going on in hiring in these

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Louisiana Will Continue Focus on Misclassification as Independent Contractors

HR Daily Advisor

On October 25, 2017, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) issued a press release acknowledging the efforts of a task force that combats the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The task force, known as Government Against Misclassified Employees Operational Network (GAME ON), is made up of members of the LWC’s unemployment insurance and Office of Workers’ Compensation divisions and the Louisiana Department of Revenue, with cooperative agreements with the IRS

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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Maryland’s Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

Zenefits

As of February 12, 2018 , Maryland employers with 15 or more employees must begin offering paid sick and safe leave to their employees. Read on to find out how you can comply with Maryland’s paid sick leave law. Background: On January 12, 2018 , the Maryland General Assembly overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto to pass the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act (“The Act”), becoming the ninth state in the country to require paid sick and safe leave, in addition to Arizona , Washington , and oth

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5 Things the Modern Worker Looks for in Talent Development

Cornerstone On Demand

A new wave of employees is reshaping today's workforce. Members of Generation Z are starting their careers, and millennials now make up more than one-third of the U.S. workers—a majority that is expected to rise to 75 percent by 2025. This means that workplace priorities and expectations are shifting as older generations become the minority. When it comes to learning and development, younger generations have a different outlook and set of priorities than those who have come before them.

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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. Don’t Lower Your Cost Per Hire, Raise It (This Is Not a Typo) -- by Dr. John Sullivan. 2.

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What Female Employees Really Want in the Workplace

Achievers

This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. The policies read like a military manifesto by describing rigid schedules and failing to mention recognition and reward systems or establishing promotion policies favoring men. The HR policies form the unforgiving backbone of an organizational culture that disengages the modern woman, even as the organization struggles to understand why it cannot meet gende

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Embrace Back of the Room Learning

HR Bartender

I have a confession to make. I’m a back of the room learner. When I attend conferences, workshops, seminars, or training sessions, I like to sit in the back of the room. And I must admit, it’s a bit unnerving when I get called out by someone for sitting in the back of the room. I’ve been quiet on this topic for quite some time, but decided to share my thoughts.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Managing a Multigenerational Workforce: Goal Setting

Reflektive

The success of any organization is defined by its results. In order to achieve a desired result, an organization must set goals for each department and individual. But how does an organization set goals that inspire and engage each generation in the workforce? This question is increasingly important, as it is anticipated that by 2020, up to 70 percent of the workforce will be comprised of millennials.

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Prediction 1: Agile organization models will start to go mainstream.

Bersin with Deloitte

Why is “agile” organization design so important in 2018? Companies are only a few years into a decades-long shift away from corporate hierarchy into a world of “company as a network.” Embracing the idea of “team at the center” and building “squads and tribes” that help keep teams aligned is a profound and different model […].

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Onboarding: Creating Connections to Coworkers and Culture

UpstartHR

The onboarding process can be one of the most overlooked areas for organizations needing a quick win in the overall employee experience. Instead of leveraging this process as a way to drive engagement and create a lasting impression, some organizations tend to deliver a subpar experience or forego the practice altogether. Employees want an onboarding experience, but all too often they only get an orientation session and a handful of paperwork to sift through.

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[Infographic] 2018 Recruitment Trends According to Experts

Hppy

Right now, your team is probably in a huddle, discussing this year’s recruitment trends coming from HR visionaries and experts. Some of these might be rather obscure for you at this point, especially if you belong to other schools of thought about talent acquisition, for example. Also read: 5 Marketing Trends that Are Shaping the Recruitment Industry.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Advantages of New Technology in the Workplace

Reflektive

Technology is always evolving, with new software constantly emerging to solve problems and inefficiencies that companies may not even be aware of yet. Business leaders can sometimes feel overwhelmed in the face of so much change – there’s often a desire to stick with current technology and processes rather than rocking the boat. But the status quo threatens innovation, and stagnant companies put themselves in danger of failure.

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Which is Celebrated More at Your Organization–Talent or Tenacity?

ExactHire

How do you know when it is time to throw in the towel on your latest project? The answer will vary from one individual to another, and perhaps it is dependent on the current environmental circumstances, too. I have to say…January in the Midwest is an easy time to be a quitter despite all the best new year resolution intentions. So many things are stacked against you…the cold, the ice, the deprivation of consistent sunlight and the post-holiday withdrawal.

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The Best of 2017 to Inspire You for 2018

Kazoo

WELCOME to the New Year. It’s 2018, and what better way to start off an amazing year than by looking back at the amazing things that happened last year? Here are five of our top posts, most read and watched by YOU in 2017, to inspire you for an even better 2018! 1. The 2017 Ultimate Guide to Employee Engagement. You Will Learn: Why employee engagement matters and how to sell it in your company.

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Agile Organization Models Are Going Mainstream

Josh Bersin

As I describe in the article “Agile Organization Models Are Going Mainstream,” we are now seeing an accelerating shift in organizational structure toward what we call a “network of. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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The Power of Preference

Engage2Excel

The employee experience is on the minds of many HR professionals. As more organizations are looking to enhance the experience, sometimes improving existing practices, like employee recognition can have great value. When it comes to recognition, we know employees want it. In fact, lack of it is the number one reason employees would leave their current job.

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Predictive Scheduling Laws

ExactHire

Predictive Scheduling laws are driven by the public policy of providing workers with predictability and consistency in their work schedules. Currently, local-level ordinances cover “formula retail workers”, a group viewed to be especially vulnerable to sudden changes in work schedules. The definition of a formula retailer varies based on the jurisdiction, but it’s helpful to think of them in terms of “chain stores” that have several locations, offer a standardized set of products or services, an

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The Best of 2017 to Inspire You for 2018

Kazoo

WELCOME to the New Year. It’s 2018, and what better way to start off an amazing year than by looking back at the amazing things that happened last year? Here are five of our top posts, most read and watched by YOU in 2017, to inspire you for an even better 2018! 1. The 2017 Ultimate Guide to Employee Engagement. You Will Learn: Why employee engagement matters and how to sell it in your company.

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Employer Branding Mistakes You’re Probably Making and How to Fix Them

Hppy

If there were a quick and easy recipe for employer branding, it might go something like this: one part management, one part human resources, one part marketing and two parts current employees. Mix well and bake until you have the right applicants for your open positions. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. If it were, it wouldn’t be so difficult to find qualified employees.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Slideshare: Ask Your Employees These Questions To Improve Workplace Culture & Team Performance

15Five

Curiosity. Introspection. Integrity. These are some of the most sought after traits in both company leaders and employees at any level. So whether they are inspiring self-reflection or soliciting information, good questions (and people who are willing to answer them honestly) are vital to a thriving workplace. Questions are not only core to the 15Five product but also core to our workplace culture.

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Can a Business Grow Competitively While Doing Social Good? [Podcast]

UpstartHR

The United States is experiencing one of the lowest unemployment rates in history, and a new study from Express Employment Professionals shows that 8 in 10 businesses expect to grow this year. Where will that talent come from, since artificial intelligence isn’t here yet to save us? For most employers, this means that retention is going to be more important this year than ever before, and this is especially true for employers where turnover in customer-facing roles leads to critical gaps i

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Prediction 5: The integration between work and learning will need to be seamless.

Bersin with Deloitte

In many companies, learning is starting to break down the walls of the classroom and become integrated into the work that employees do every day. In 2018, however, this integration will take a leap forward—propelled by new technology and a fresh perspective on the importance of combining work and learning.[1] Taking time out of work […].

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5 Pillars of a Successful HR Strategy

Achievers

How successful is your current HR strategy? The role of the HR department has evolved over the years, transitioning from the traditional “hire and fire” arm of the business to a strategic position. Today, HR departments are not only responsible for recruiting new talent and onboarding employees, but also establishing a positive workplace culture and environment.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.