HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
'There’s always a conversation going on about doing business differently, which is fine. I agree that we need to stay current. But what if the new normal means adding headcount? That’s what today’s reader note is all about: Hello there. How do I justify getting more HR help from a CEO who believes living lean is the only way to go? I know the standard staffing benchmark is usually 1 HR person for every 200 employees.
The People Equation
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. This is the final in a series on Spherion’s research project, the Emerging Workforce Study 2014. Over the past 15 years, Spherion has surveyed employees and human resource managers on critical workplace topics to determine the trends that shape the work environment.
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All Things Workplace
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'Create Transitions. . "We''ll be back after this message from." There''s a reason why TV and radio announcers use that line. It''s designed to help you understand what''s about to happen and how it''s connected to the programming. In broadcasting it''s called a "segue.". How often have you watched a speaker end a sentence, click the next slide, speak, click the next slide, speak, click the next slide. and you''re wondering "How is this related to what I just saw?
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 4, 2014
'International recruiting efforts have expanded and become easier over the years. No longer do we face huge challenges as before when it comes to doing business overseas. One of the recruiting tools that has simplified the task is video. When looking at the evolution of international recruiting and the changes over the recent years, it is clear to see that video is the future of international hiring. .
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Cornerstone On Demand
DECEMBER 2, 2014
'What does it take to be a good leader? A few standout qualities are accountability, resilience, and compassion. What does it take to be a thriving entrepreneur? Creativity, courage, and an infallible spirit can make the difference between freedom and free fall. That being said, fostering these traits is far easier said than done. We need examples and inspiration so we can shape our own experience.
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UpstartHR
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'There is a phenomenon that doesn’t get talked about much publicly, but it’s something that in-the-trenches HR folks deal with fairly regularly. While we want to “rise up” and think about big picture, have a strategic viewpoint, and assume the best , there are always going to be friction points that hold us back. It’s a part of the whole “working with people” thing. :-) Today I want to talk through a few recent questions I have received around the impact
RecognizeThis!
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'Recognize This! – Research from the Boston Consulting Group and The Network show employees around the world most need to know their work is valued and appreciated. “They are different in [insert country other than your own.] They want different things than we do.”. How true do you believe that statement to be? Do you wonder if anyone’s recently tried to quantify those perceived differences or, better yet, find the commonalities?
Visier
DECEMBER 1, 2014
'Succession planning is about managing the risk associated with any type of critical skills gap. Consider the role of a senior nuclear engineer: This is not a job you can fill easily by posting on LinkedIn. Nuclear engineers are developed over a number of years, gaining practical on-the-job training and experience related to the functioning of the plant’s reactor cores, radiation shielding, and relevant instrumentation.
WorkHuman
DECEMBER 4, 2014
'One of the most important events in an employee’s career is their first day of work. There’s a constant conversation about making sure an employee is welcomed and made to feel a part of the company on Day One. Every year, employees remember their work anniversary. Anniversaries are special and important events in a person’s life. Whether they are personal anniversaries or professional ones.
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Something Different
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
'…it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. – C. S. Lewis. <en.wikipedia.org> For this week’s quote we can thank novelist, poet, academic, and literary critic C.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'According to the latest survey we conducted here at nettime solutions, 76.5% of respondents reported that their employers are actively working to create a positive employee experience. This is outstanding news. The fact that not only are employers trying to create great employee experiences, but that employees themselves are recognizing this activity should be celebrated.
All Things Workplace
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'You may already have the right people to enable your company to "win"--however you define the word. A couple of years ago I was involved in designing a leadership program to develop the top talent in a global company. We created a model that used the senior management team as coaches for the structured learning activities. First we coached the coaches on how to coach; then we turned them loose.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'We’re very excited to announce that a Spark Hire and JobAdder integration is coming soon! Utilizing the upcoming integrated solution, JobAdder customers can reap the benefits of Spark Hire’s video interviewing solutions from within their applicant tracking system. Not only are we pumped to soon offer this integrated solution to our customers, but we’re also happy to be working with a great team of people led by Brett Iredale, CEO of JobAdder.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
'In today's HR landscape, data is having a moment. But I'd like to suggest that not all analytics are created equal. HR data is essentially HR business intelligence. This should be the basis on which decisions are made about the people of the organization. All of the cool technology in the world cannot override bad data, which is why the accuracy of HR data is a highly strategic function.
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'“One of the most important (yet often least respected) parts of business is corporate training. U.S. businesses spend on average over $60 billion per year in this area supporting an industry that includes hundreds of thousands of training professionals, content and tools providers, and technologies.” - Josh Bersin , Senior Analyst, Bersin by Delloite.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'This will be a long post and possibly only of interest to those who attended or follow the HRevolution happenings. If you think this will not be interesting or applicable to you, I’d read some before you bail. :-) And this certainly won’t be the last thing I share, either. As with past years, the concepts, ideas, and questions raised at HRevolution have a way of percolating to the surface on a regular basis.
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RecognizeThis!
DECEMBER 23, 2014
'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Without sincerity, appreciation and praise fall flat. When we consult on social recognition , a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, but how do I recognize well? How do I coach others to do the same?”. There are many principles of good, effective employee recognition that we’ve written about elsewhere – timely , frequent , aligned with core values and objectives, calibrated to leve
ATD Human Capital
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'How you respond to mistakes will go a long way toward inspiring innovative behavior. Click here to read full version.
WorkHuman
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'“No news is good news” is a common, fingers-crossed sentiment in many HR departments. It isn’t that we aren’t open to hearing from employees. But often we spend so much time running around putting out fires that a little bit of silence can be truly golden. It means things are finally running smoothly. Or does it? According to an article published in the latest Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior —employee silence can sometimes be a sign of something much more
Something Different
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'…ever-present panic, anxiety, or fear. It means a state in which complacency is virtually absent. – John P. Kotter. Image Credit: <intranet.tlsb.co.uk> We can thank Harvard Business School Professor, New York Times best-selling author, and Management Consultant John Kotter for this week’s quote. The quote is timely for me because it speaks to my recent realization that urgency and patience can exist in harmony.
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HR Bartender
DECEMBER 7, 2014
'During the HR Technology Conference , I was chatting with someone about job titles. She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. It didn’t sit well with me then and the more I think about it…it still doesn’t. My apologies if this is your job title, but I do have to take exception to this one. When a person has the job title Vice President of Employee Success, that takes responsibility for achieving success away from: 1) The organization. 2) The managers, and mo
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 2, 2014
'My time is my money. And when I fill out a timesheet, it’s a private matter –– shared with my supervisor for authorization and the payroll department for compensation. It is not for all eyes to see. Yet, many businesses keep employees on a paper-based timesheet. In doing so, you are putting employee privacy at risk. That’s because timesheets are a treasure trove of personal information.
All Things Workplace
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'Leaders, managers, and heads of projects constantly seek ways to grow talent and make a difference in organizational success. More and more, job candidates are asking the question, "What will I learn here?" If they don''t like the answer, chances are they''ll keep looking. So, I began reflecting on some recent speaking and workshop experiences. Four distinct factors came to mind as I thought about the give-and-take that led to learning for all of us.
Spark Hire
DECEMBER 6, 2014
'The staffing industry is always evolving, adjusting to new trends and technology in order to attract the best talent and the best clients. If your staffing business has been staying up to date with the latest technology, you are likely using video interviewing in your processes. If not, there are several reasons why you should consider implementing video into your staffing business. 1.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'The entertainment industry has recently lost a legend in the form of writer/director/producer Mike Nichols. In honor of his unparalleled contributions to American stage and screen, we present five essential lessons about the workplace we've gleaned over the course Nichols' prolific career. 1. Say "Yes, and." Nichols was instrumental in founding Chicago's famed Second City Improv troupe, where Tina Fey and so many other talented comedic performers got their start.
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
'Compensation – it is so tightly connected with performance management, attraction and retention. Yet, all of these processes are incredibly disjointed. Ventana research revealed the top goals for compensation management among the companies they studied are to better align the workforce to strategy and goals while improving efficiency.
UpstartHR
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'Breaking news. Anywhere, USA – This morning we got word that someone in HR created a policy. We’re not sure what the policy was as of the time of this report; however, we were assured by our sources that it was “highly necessary” for the business to continue functioning. Our resident HR expert, Stu Pidhead, had this to say, “I have been a long-time believer in policies.
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