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JANUARY 12, 2015
AKA how to pass the SPHR exam and keep your sanity. If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Recently I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
Would it surprise you if I told you your company will fail without social networking? It’s absolutely true though. It will. Of course, when I am talking about social networking I’m not referring to Facebook or LinkedIn. I’m talking about interpersonal connections and relationships. MORE
JANUARY 14, 2015
Gamification is a rising trend in the human resources space. After a Gallup study revealed that 70% of American workers are disengaged at work , everyone is looking for innovative ways to get that number down. Gamification in HR is one of the techniques leaders are exploring. MORE
JANUARY 15, 2015
Did your New Year’s resolutions include being a better leader? Perhaps not exactly, but if you’re like the many people who want to “get more organized”—it’s the #2 resolution according to research by University of Scranton—then there are opportunities to up your leadership game. MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
Asking for money is a very difficult thing. Especially when we’re asking for ourselves (versus asking for one of our employees). I’m always more comfortable presenting the case to give a member of my team a pay increase. But me? Fuhgeddaboudit. Learning the art of salary negotiation is important. MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Every employee should be contributing to your success. All are deserving of recognition. I love my job. Every day, I get to help people find ways to make their work environments and culture more appreciative, grateful and purpose-driven. That’s powerful stuff. MORE
JANUARY 12, 2015
Retirement, once the end goal for workers, has a different meaning today. People want to keep working — both because they can and because they need financial security through increasingly longer lifespans. MORE
JANUARY 14, 2015
Every organization defines and maps out their talent lifecycle differently. Stages will vary, processes will be different and connections between each phase will be unique. That being said, there is (or should be) one standard in every organization’s talent lifecycle – the center. Talent Lifecycle MORE
JANUARY 15, 2015
This week, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson made history when they completed the first successful free ascent of. the hardest climb in the world , the Dawn Wall route in Yosemite. MORE
JANUARY 14, 2015
Google has gained a reputation for asking open-ended, seemingly nonsensical interview questions ( “How many cows are in Canada?” ” ) that have no correct answer. They want to watch a candidate work his or her way through a problem. MORE
JANUARY 16, 2015
The top stories HR pros need to know this week. A slovenly office is a workplace "don't." " But, as Wired Editor in Chief Scott Dadich learned this week, over-the-top all-staff memos addressing the problem can be equally problematic. MORE
JANUARY 15, 2015
Winning teams are magnets for talent. Going back to the days of Woody Hayes, The Ohio State University has attracted the most promising high school football athletes that every university wants. MORE
JANUARY 16, 2015
Payroll is commonly the highest business expense, and compensation is far from being a cut and dry number. There are so many factors that go into calculating the actual cost of each and every employee. So, that $30,000 salary might be more in the realm of $44,000+ in total costs to the organization. MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
The mobile revolution has already started to transform the way we get things done at work, but how is it changing the way people get hired in the first place? MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
Across the U.S., depression is costing employers billions. $44 44 billion, in fact, according to a survey by the Employers Health Coalition. That’s a large chunk of change, and it’s not coming back unless employers start to do something about it. MORE
JANUARY 15, 2015
Last week, I shared with you my plan to develop 5-Day Learning Plans for the most popular social media sites. The idea being that you can use these to gain practical experience that will help in your profession. The first one was about using Twitter. Today, let’s talk about LinkedIn. MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
Early every year, the President of the United States makes an address to the nation. The purpose of the annual “State of the Union ” address is to give an account of the year’s events and discuss the priorities of the coming months. If communicated properly, this is an opportunity to reach a larger audience, share major goals, and get buy-in from the constituency. So why don’t we give it a shot? MORE
JANUARY 15, 2015
Finding out "how we''re doing" is an important part of life, on and off the job. 360 degree feedback tools can be especially helpful when you want to know how you are doing in relation to your boss, your direct reports, and peers in the organization. I like 360''s because they: 1. MORE
JANUARY 16, 2015
The ever-positive Steve Browne, who blogs at Everyday People, is hosting the week’s Carnival of HR. Steve, whose day job is VP of HR for a restaurant chain, asked bloggers to contribute their advice for “how to make HR better.” MORE
JANUARY 12, 2015
A few years ago, I read the book Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change. It remains one of my favorite business books of the last decade. The authors are part of a consulting firm called Vital Smarts and I’m subscribed to their newsletter. MORE
JANUARY 12, 2015
If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Last week I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. Today I’m going to talk about the actual testing process and offer some guidance for those taking the exam in the next few weeks. MORE
JANUARY 13, 2015
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) recently released its 5 th iteration of their GLD (Global Leadership Development) study. MORE
JANUARY 11, 2015
As a blogger, I’ve been fortunate to participate in events that I would not normally have attended when I was an HR Generalist. Examples are the Ultimate Software Connections Conference , KronosWorks Conference , and the SilkRoad Connections Conference. MORE
JANUARY 14, 2015
Let''s face it, any time we talk about professional development, we talk in broad terms. Everyone needs to be developed. We''re building a shining city on the hill here, people. But you and I both know that not everyone wants to be a rock star. MORE
JANUARY 12, 2015
When I think of HR’s role in 2015, the turbocharger comes to mind. As defined on this How Stuff Works site, turbochargers “increase the power of an engine while surviving extreme operating conditions.”. MORE
JANUARY 16, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes to you from our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. MORE
HR Bartender
JANUARY 13, 2015
Asking for money is a very difficult thing. Especially when we’re asking for ourselves (versus asking for one of our employees). I’m always more comfortable presenting the case to give a member of my team a pay increase. But me? Fuhgeddaboudit. Learning the art of salary negotiation is important.
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 15, 2015
This week, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson made history when they completed the first successful free ascent of. the hardest climb in the world , the Dawn Wall route in Yosemite.
Cornerstone On Demand
JANUARY 12, 2015
Retirement, once the end goal for workers, has a different meaning today. People want to keep working — both because they can and because they need financial security through increasingly longer lifespans.
WorkHuman
JANUARY 13, 2015
Would it surprise you if I told you your company will fail without social networking? It’s absolutely true though. It will. Of course, when I am talking about social networking I’m not referring to Facebook or LinkedIn. I’m talking about interpersonal connections and relationships.
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HR Bartender
JANUARY 11, 2015
As a blogger, I’ve been fortunate to participate in events that I would not normally have attended when I was an HR Generalist. Examples are the Ultimate Software Connections Conference , KronosWorks Conference , and the SilkRoad Connections Conference.
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Cornerstone On Demand
JANUARY 14, 2015
Google has gained a reputation for asking open-ended, seemingly nonsensical interview questions ( “How many cows are in Canada?” ” ) that have no correct answer. They want to watch a candidate work his or her way through a problem.
CultureIQ
JANUARY 14, 2015
Gamification is a rising trend in the human resources space. After a Gallup study revealed that 70% of American workers are disengaged at work , everyone is looking for innovative ways to get that number down. Gamification in HR is one of the techniques leaders are exploring.
HR Bartender
JANUARY 15, 2015
Last week, I shared with you my plan to develop 5-Day Learning Plans for the most popular social media sites. The idea being that you can use these to gain practical experience that will help in your profession. The first one was about using Twitter. Today, let’s talk about LinkedIn.
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 16, 2015
Payroll is commonly the highest business expense, and compensation is far from being a cut and dry number. There are so many factors that go into calculating the actual cost of each and every employee. So, that $30,000 salary might be more in the realm of $44,000+ in total costs to the organization.
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Cornerstone On Demand
JANUARY 13, 2015
The mobile revolution has already started to transform the way we get things done at work, but how is it changing the way people get hired in the first place?
UpstartHR
JANUARY 12, 2015
If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Last week I took, and passed, the SPHR exam. Today I’m going to talk about the actual testing process and offer some guidance for those taking the exam in the next few weeks.
HR Bartender
JANUARY 16, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes to you from our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud.
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 13, 2015
Across the U.S., depression is costing employers billions. $44 44 billion, in fact, according to a survey by the Employers Health Coalition. That’s a large chunk of change, and it’s not coming back unless employers start to do something about it.
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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
JANUARY 15, 2015
Winning teams are magnets for talent. Going back to the days of Woody Hayes, The Ohio State University has attracted the most promising high school football athletes that every university wants.
All Things Workplace
JANUARY 15, 2015
Finding out "how we''re doing" is an important part of life, on and off the job. 360 degree feedback tools can be especially helpful when you want to know how you are doing in relation to your boss, your direct reports, and peers in the organization. I like 360''s because they: 1.
UpstartHR
JANUARY 12, 2015
AKA how to pass the SPHR exam and keep your sanity. If the title doesn’t give it away, I don’t know what will. Recently I took, and passed, the SPHR exam.
The People Equation
JANUARY 15, 2015
Did your New Year’s resolutions include being a better leader? Perhaps not exactly, but if you’re like the many people who want to “get more organized”—it’s the #2 resolution according to research by University of Scranton—then there are opportunities to up your leadership game.
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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
JANUARY 16, 2015
The top stories HR pros need to know this week. A slovenly office is a workplace "don't." " But, as Wired Editor in Chief Scott Dadich learned this week, over-the-top all-staff memos addressing the problem can be equally problematic.
RecognizeThis!
JANUARY 13, 2015
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Every employee should be contributing to your success. All are deserving of recognition. I love my job. Every day, I get to help people find ways to make their work environments and culture more appreciative, grateful and purpose-driven. That’s powerful stuff.
UpstartHR
JANUARY 13, 2015
Early every year, the President of the United States makes an address to the nation. The purpose of the annual “State of the Union ” address is to give an account of the year’s events and discuss the priorities of the coming months. If communicated properly, this is an opportunity to reach a larger audience, share major goals, and get buy-in from the constituency. So why don’t we give it a shot?
The People Equation
JANUARY 16, 2015
The ever-positive Steve Browne, who blogs at Everyday People, is hosting the week’s Carnival of HR. Steve, whose day job is VP of HR for a restaurant chain, asked bloggers to contribute their advice for “how to make HR better.”
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The HR Capitalist
JANUARY 14, 2015
Let''s face it, any time we talk about professional development, we talk in broad terms. Everyone needs to be developed. We''re building a shining city on the hill here, people. But you and I both know that not everyone wants to be a rock star.
China Gorman
JANUARY 13, 2015
The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) recently released its 5 th iteration of their GLD (Global Leadership Development) study.
Visier
JANUARY 12, 2015
When I think of HR’s role in 2015, the turbocharger comes to mind. As defined on this How Stuff Works site, turbochargers “increase the power of an engine while surviving extreme operating conditions.”.
The People Equation
JANUARY 12, 2015
A few years ago, I read the book Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change. It remains one of my favorite business books of the last decade. The authors are part of a consulting firm called Vital Smarts and I’m subscribed to their newsletter.
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