INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
JANUARY 6, 2016
Nobody likes to be micro-managed. Yet nearly all of us have felt the intense pressure of a manager who was too involved in the minutiae of our daily work lives. There are many reasons why leaders micro-manage. MORE
JANUARY 5, 2016
Here’s an eye opener: “As of 2014, hourly workers make up 56.7 percent of the United States workforce. Think about that for a moment. More than half of all people working the U.S. make an hourly wage. That’s 77.2 million workers aged 16 and up. MORE
JANUARY 4, 2016
Stress gets a bad rap. It’s been called the silent killer. We often look for quick, easy tips for reducing stress in our lives. We worry about loved ones who experience too much stress. But just as change is constant, so is stress. MORE
JANUARY 4, 2016
This post is part of the TriNet ongoing series about the Affordable Care Act and its effects on small business. Midsize companies can start 2016 with some welcome news from the government! The IRS. Visit site for full story. Affordable Care Act ACA MORE
JANUARY 5, 2016
I think today’s reader note addresses a very common management issue – delegating. Hi Sharlyn. I’m an HR representative dealing with my first ever firing of a high level manager. My CEO believes we need to replace this manager but I don’t believe we do. MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
With the new year upon us, make sure your company is doing it all it can to keep its employees happy by ensuring morale is high. SAD (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) can be the strongest in January and February when days tend to be shorter and colder. MORE
JANUARY 8, 2016
According to the latest white paper from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Public Policy Council, organizations are turning down business because they don’t have qualified people to do the work. MORE
JANUARY 6, 2016
In this Q&A Podcast I speak with Lisa Downs, owner of DevelopmentWise Consulting in Redmond, Washington, which specializes in leadership coaching and consulting. MORE
JANUARY 6, 2016
As one of the largest global organizations that employs thousands upon thousands of employees, Accenture has a tough challenge: it’s essential to have an effective performance evaluation system in place, but it’s also tremendously challenging to make any changes or updates once a system is in place. MORE
JANUARY 6, 2016
Looks like I’m going to try and channel my inner Steve Boese or my inner Kris Dunn and try to draw some connection between what’s going on in sports and what’s going on in the business world. First some backstory (not that you need it…). MORE
JANUARY 5, 2016
We’re back with this week’s top HR tech and relocation news! Technology Relocation HR MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
We’ve all seen those competition based television shows. right ? Shows like American Idol, Dancing With the Stars and, MTV’s Making the Band. MORE
JANUARY 8, 2016
Is it just me or have we seen a huge uptick in pithy sayings set top of beautifully photographed scenes? Like you, I read them and nod my head in agreement. In the past these visual soundbites (or do we call them site bites?) MORE
JANUARY 3, 2016
During this past holiday season, I spoke with several colleagues who were being “forced” to take their vacation time. You know how this works. Year-end is approaching. The finance department does not want a huge vacation accrual on the books. The policy says “use it or lose it.” MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lays the foundation for what responsibilities employers have to disabled applicants and employees in the workplace. Complying with certain aspects of the. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance MORE
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JANUARY 4, 2016
Lack of opportunity for personal growth or career development is the number-one reason that employees leave a company. So what’s it like in your organization? Do your employees grow or go? MORE
JANUARY 6, 2016
With more organizations becoming aware of the importance of engagement , the media coverage of the topic has become widespread and more scholarly. This, however, can be a double-edged sword. In a September 3, 2011, opinion piece in the New York Times titled “Do Happy People Work Harder?” Harvard professor Teresa Amabile and researcher Steven Kramer shared some of the results from a project in which they collected more than twelve thousand diary entries from 238 employees at seven companies. MORE
JANUARY 4, 2016
It’s the first work day of the new year, so together, let’s resolve to make work culture even better in 2016. Here are a few tenets to keep in mind along the way: Work smarter, not harder. These days there are many tools available to capitalize on efficiency. Talent leaders no longer have to be mind readers to learn what their employees think about the workplace. The best way to gain insight on where your employees stand is by going straight to the horse’s mouth. MORE
JANUARY 6, 2016
It’s important to know the difference between a perk and a benefit. Want to learn more about both? Download our free guide here. Saving money is really important for a startup. Every dollar counts, especially with there being a Series A crunch going on. MORE
JANUARY 4, 2016
Maintaining a competitive advantage in this marketplace can be challenging. Despite the booming HR tech industry and advances in HR management, bad hires, low performers and toxic employees somehow make their way onto the payroll and wreak havoc on company resources. That’s where. Quality of Hire. MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
One fascinating source of information that the BLS publishes is known as JOLTS , or Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. There is a goldmine of information contained within that gives us insight ranging from the state of the economy to how hard it will likely be to make that next critical hire. MORE
JANUARY 4, 2016
Written by: Scott McGrail. Every project requires that there be a high level of understanding present regarding stakeholders. Seems simple enough; who sponsored the project? Who is on the project team? MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
In the National Football League, "Black Monday" is the Monday following the final weekend of the regular season, and the day of choice for NFL teams to fire underperforming coaches and GMs. MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Pressing pause gives employees time to reflect on their own work and the work of everyone around them. Social recognition brings power and frequency to those pauses. A new year, a new chance to buckle down, focus on priorities and get to work – right? MORE
JANUARY 7, 2016
After close to a year of vacillating about it, I finally have an Apple watch. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I needed it and I’m still not sure it’s a “must-have” accessory. But I can say it’s easy to wear and the data I’m starting to see from it is starting to make it more valuable every day. MORE
JANUARY 5, 2016
Productive workplace practices focus on performance and the improvement of that performance. Aligning your employees with that concept can help reinforce the significance of key productivity drivers. MORE
HR Bartender
JANUARY 3, 2016
During this past holiday season, I spoke with several colleagues who were being “forced” to take their vacation time. You know how this works. Year-end is approaching. The finance department does not want a huge vacation accrual on the books. The policy says “use it or lose it.”
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 7, 2016
We’ve all seen those competition based television shows. right ? Shows like American Idol, Dancing With the Stars and, MTV’s Making the Band.
Visier
JANUARY 7, 2016
One fascinating source of information that the BLS publishes is known as JOLTS , or Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. There is a goldmine of information contained within that gives us insight ranging from the state of the economy to how hard it will likely be to make that next critical hire.
HRchitect
JANUARY 4, 2016
Written by: Scott McGrail. Every project requires that there be a high level of understanding present regarding stakeholders. Seems simple enough; who sponsored the project? Who is on the project team?
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HR Bartender
JANUARY 8, 2016
According to the latest white paper from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Public Policy Council, organizations are turning down business because they don’t have qualified people to do the work.
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Trinet
JANUARY 7, 2016
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lays the foundation for what responsibilities employers have to disabled applicants and employees in the workplace. Complying with certain aspects of the. Visit site for full story. Legal News & Compliance
What is Paul Thinking
JANUARY 8, 2016
Is it just me or have we seen a huge uptick in pithy sayings set top of beautifully photographed scenes? Like you, I read them and nod my head in agreement. In the past these visual soundbites (or do we call them site bites?)
HR Bartender
JANUARY 5, 2016
I think today’s reader note addresses a very common management issue – delegating. Hi Sharlyn. I’m an HR representative dealing with my first ever firing of a high level manager. My CEO believes we need to replace this manager but I don’t believe we do.
Decision-Wise
JANUARY 6, 2016
With more organizations becoming aware of the importance of engagement , the media coverage of the topic has become widespread and more scholarly. This, however, can be a double-edged sword. In a September 3, 2011, opinion piece in the New York Times titled “Do Happy People Work Harder?” Harvard professor Teresa Amabile and researcher Steven Kramer shared some of the results from a project in which they collected more than twelve thousand diary entries from 238 employees at seven companies.
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.
Trinet
JANUARY 4, 2016
This post is part of the TriNet ongoing series about the Affordable Care Act and its effects on small business. Midsize companies can start 2016 with some welcome news from the government! The IRS. Visit site for full story. Affordable Care Act ACA
What is Paul Thinking
JANUARY 6, 2016
Looks like I’m going to try and channel my inner Steve Boese or my inner Kris Dunn and try to draw some connection between what’s going on in sports and what’s going on in the business world. First some backstory (not that you need it…).
HR Bartender
JANUARY 7, 2016
After close to a year of vacillating about it, I finally have an Apple watch. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I needed it and I’m still not sure it’s a “must-have” accessory. But I can say it’s easy to wear and the data I’m starting to see from it is starting to make it more valuable every day.
Decision-Wise
JANUARY 4, 2016
Lack of opportunity for personal growth or career development is the number-one reason that employees leave a company. So what’s it like in your organization? Do your employees grow or go?
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WorkHuman
JANUARY 4, 2016
Stress gets a bad rap. It’s been called the silent killer. We often look for quick, easy tips for reducing stress in our lives. We worry about loved ones who experience too much stress. But just as change is constant, so is stress.
nettime solutions
JANUARY 5, 2016
Productive workplace practices focus on performance and the improvement of that performance. Aligning your employees with that concept can help reinforce the significance of key productivity drivers.
UrbanBound HR
JANUARY 5, 2016
We’re back with this week’s top HR tech and relocation news! Technology Relocation HR
The People Equation
JANUARY 6, 2016
Nobody likes to be micro-managed. Yet nearly all of us have felt the intense pressure of a manager who was too involved in the minutiae of our daily work lives. There are many reasons why leaders micro-manage.
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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.
Justworks
JANUARY 6, 2016
It’s important to know the difference between a perk and a benefit. Want to learn more about both? Download our free guide here. Saving money is really important for a startup. Every dollar counts, especially with there being a Series A crunch going on.
CultureIQ
JANUARY 4, 2016
It’s the first work day of the new year, so together, let’s resolve to make work culture even better in 2016. Here are a few tenets to keep in mind along the way: Work smarter, not harder. These days there are many tools available to capitalize on efficiency. Talent leaders no longer have to be mind readers to learn what their employees think about the workplace. The best way to gain insight on where your employees stand is by going straight to the horse’s mouth.
ATD Human Capital
JANUARY 6, 2016
In this Q&A Podcast I speak with Lisa Downs, owner of DevelopmentWise Consulting in Redmond, Washington, which specializes in leadership coaching and consulting.
RecognizeThis!
JANUARY 7, 2016
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Pressing pause gives employees time to reflect on their own work and the work of everyone around them. Social recognition brings power and frequency to those pauses. A new year, a new chance to buckle down, focus on priorities and get to work – right?
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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.
The HR Capitalist
JANUARY 7, 2016
In the National Football League, "Black Monday" is the Monday following the final weekend of the regular season, and the day of choice for NFL teams to fire underperforming coaches and GMs.
Reflektive
JANUARY 6, 2016
As one of the largest global organizations that employs thousands upon thousands of employees, Accenture has a tough challenge: it’s essential to have an effective performance evaluation system in place, but it’s also tremendously challenging to make any changes or updates once a system is in place.
China Gorman
JANUARY 5, 2016
Here’s an eye opener: “As of 2014, hourly workers make up 56.7 percent of the United States workforce. Think about that for a moment. More than half of all people working the U.S. make an hourly wage. That’s 77.2 million workers aged 16 and up.
Justworks
JANUARY 7, 2016
With the new year upon us, make sure your company is doing it all it can to keep its employees happy by ensuring morale is high. SAD (or Seasonal Affective Disorder) can be the strongest in January and February when days tend to be shorter and colder.
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