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The Difference Between Being a Generalist and a Strategic HRBP
Something Different
JULY 14, 2015
Be it recruiting, employee relations, workforce planning, guidance of labor law and compliance, compensation review, performance management, training and development or any other number of responsibilities that fall under their umbrella, Generalists are very good at executing on the items currently on their people agenda. And being able to do short-term workforce planning (e.g.
I’ve Had Six Great Bosses in Four Years – Here’s What I’ve Learned From Each One (Part 2)
Something Different
JULY 23, 2015
Many aspects of my role stayed the same – I was still in charge of managing day-to-day employee relations, recruiting, training, and safety at the location. Finally, I took on a Project Manager role wherein I supported HR efforts for a multi-million dollars business divestiture (which was a huge exercise in change management for the employee population). Manager #5: .
The Importance of Analytical Thinking Ability in HR
Something Different
JUNE 3, 2015
Said competencies (along with the nature of HRG/employee relations roles) tend to position talented HR pros well to facilitate cross-functional dialogues between leaders and individual contributors alike. Keep Track of the Score, 2. Find Better Talent, 3. Be a Relationship Bridge. …It’s a good list. think most HR Managers tend to be strong at executing around #3.
The Week in HR
Something Different
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
To the point: Glenn Kelman at Redfin writes about the adverse impacts cosseting can have on entry level employees. Should I lay off highlighting my perpetual happiness when responding to the bajillion employee relations/benefits/project management issues that comes across my desk each week for fear of turning myself into a caricature? Super clever, I know. Happy Friday! 3.
Building Good Habits Within Teams
Something Different
MAY 19, 2015
Or how about the executive that (Antecedent) wants to cut costs and so (Behavior) underpays their employees relative to the market before they make the decision to pay more market competitively after (Consequence) experiencing several comp related defections of key personnel. The antecedent, following behavior and resulting consequence ultimately sum to form a habit.
Handling Employee Relations
New to HR
JUNE 23, 2015
A company's success will often depend on how much it's able to get out of its employees. After all, these employees will be responsible for a business's productivity levels, so it's only in a business's best interests to keep these employees happy and motivated. What is Employee Relations? Elements of Employee Relations. Communication is Essential.
An angry employee is not just an employee relations issue
OmegaHR Solutions
MAY 3, 2016
An angry employee may be more than an employee relations issue. I had a client call the other day looking for advice on what to do with an angry employee. The employee was causing all sorts of havoc with fellow employees, to the point of causing tears. Angry employees can be a safety issue. Attorney John W. What can you do? The consequences.
What Star Wars teaches us about employee relations #TheForceAwakens
Ohio Employer's Law
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Let your employees post to Facebook and shop on Amazon. Each offers a real benefit that will help you attract and retain good employees. Employees often view the HR department, and by extension, the employment lawyers that help guide them, as agents of the dark side. If you treat your employees as you would want to treated (or as you would want your wife, kids, parents, etc.
The Neighborhood Approach to Improving Employee Relations
DATIS
JUNE 22, 2016
Improving how employees interact with managers and peers alike will improve the quality of care provided to clients. Similar to members of a neighborhood, maintaining a positive community where employees feel at home will keep the staff focused and effective everyday. To build employee relations, it’s important to follow these neighborhood approaches: 1. Delegate employees to be responsible for relaying job-associated knowledge , such as the organization’s mission, vision, and culture to help assimilate employees on to the team. 2. Workforce Managemen
I'm Hiring! - Employee Relations Consultant
NoExcusesHR
JULY 3, 2013
Do you have employee relations experience? If you answered yes to these questions you need to apply for the vacant Employee Relations Consultant position at All Children''s Hospital. This role will report to our Director of Employment and Employee Relations, Joe Conrod. career consultant employee relations human resources job professional service social media Do you wish you had a human resources job in an organization that was constantly trying new things? Do you wish social media was integrated in to how your HR team did their work?
The $15 minimum wage is an employee-relations nightmare
Ohio Employer's Law
MAY 16, 2016
Where you fall on the debate depends on whether you are pro-employee or pro-business, and, if you look, you can find empirical evidence to support either argument. If the minimum wage raises to $15 an hour, what happens to all of those employees already earning $15 an hour? Those employees will not receive a proportional raise to keep pace. wage and hour
Can a convenient open enrollment process improve employer-employee relations?
CBIZ
OCTOBER 19, 2016
With a little planning, establishment of efficient communication systems and understanding of how all parties involved have skin in the game, employers, employees, vendors and brokers and consultants can be better prepared to make open enrollment more convenient. This data mined from electronic open enrollment systems can help employers better engage employees. Employees.
Are Your Employee Relations Going Down the Toliet?
TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 25, 2015
This employee noticed that the company would throw away the unused toilet paper in the men’s bathroom whether completely used or not. In the end, they fired this employee and flushed the 15 plus years of service down the toilet. Here are some of my thoughts around how you might approach this issue: The employee never had any performance issues prior to this incident. Yeah that.
Isn’t It Time We Get Employee Relations Issues Out of the Closet?
TLNT: The Business of HR
JUNE 19, 2015
Yes, I realize that HR is tasked with investigating employee relations issues; it’s often a substantial percentage of HR’s work. And the article offered good advice from a labor attorney about handling the delicate issues of confidentiality and responsibility in employment-related investigations. Get employee relations issues out of the closet.
Shoring up employee relations in the Brexit aftermath
HR Zone
JULY 20, 2016
Shoring up employee relations post-Brexit Culture.
Risky Business: Calmer Heads Prevail in Employee Relations
PerformanceICreate
MAY 18, 2016
There are a few different profiles when it comes to organizational risk as it pertains to Employee Relations. They expect employee claims and suits to come against them, but that doesn’t move them much. On the other end of the spectrum, you have the risk-averse organizations who would rather die than to be sued by an employee. Employee claims will happen. .
Building authentic leaders in the workplace
Sage HRMS
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Chances are it might be time to upgrade your leadership development program or put one in place to help make sure your current employees are ready to lead. Have managers nominate their employees that they think will be a great asset to the program. These are the employees who are actively involved in the company and are willing to help out whenever they are needed.
Letting Go: Three Functions HR May Want To Delegate Responsibility For
The Aristocracy of HR
APRIL 21, 2016
For starters, complexity of the organization, functional clarity and employee headcount are some of the more […]. Featured HR Innovation Organizational Design #NewWayToWork #TAOHR Business C-suite CEO CHRO Conflict Mediation dispute resolution Diversity Employee Relations Future of Work. The list is endless and maybe even unreasonable.
Should Employees Give Notice When They Quit?
UpstartHR
JULY 5, 2016
But the question we’re examining today is this: should employees give notice when they quit their job ? If I was a business owner and an employee was planning to quit, I would want as much notice as possible to get ready for the change. General Communication Employee RelationsI just wanted to say “thank you” for the last few years. It’s a fact.
Corporate Culture: Your Company Is a Community
HR Bartender
MAY 28, 2015
employees). Cultures of control have low employee engagement. Cultures of indifference exist when people are so busy and overwhelmed they don’t invest time to build supportive relationships that are essential to employee engagement. This There’s an emerging theme I’m hearing about comparing companies to communities. Are they the same thing? Culture affects biology.
Employee Appreciation Day
HR Bartender
MARCH 6, 2015
Today is National Employee Appreciation Day. Celebrated on the first Friday in March, the day reminds us how important it is to support, thank and reward our employees. Now some might argue that every day should be employee appreciation day. Over 50% of employees said receiving a “thank you” from their direct supervisor gave them a high sense of satisfaction.
Employees Need to Own Their Success
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 7, 2014
She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. 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 most importantly. 3) The employees. Organizations want their employees to understand that they are vested in the employee’s success.
Managers: Fair and Equal Are Not the Same Thing
HR Bartender
MARCH 17, 2015
One of the biggest challenges I see managers deal with is employee relations, which has to do with the relationship between the employee and the company. Employee relations topics include conduct, performance, discipline, recognition, engagement, etc. When employee relations issues are handled poorly, managers can get labeled as “playing favorites.”
Handling Employee Relations
New to HR
JUNE 23, 2015
A company’s success will often depend on how much it’s able to get out of its employees. After all, these employees will be responsible for a business’s productivity levels, so it’s only in a business’s best interests to keep these employees happy and motivated. What is Employee Relations? Elements of Employee Relations.
Your Blueprint for Employee Performance Meetings
HR Bartender
MAY 21, 2015
Employee performance meetings happen all the time in business. We’re not talking about meetings that address employee discipline or terminations. Employee performance meetings are about helping employees succeed. These discussions tell employees what they’re doing well and possibly what they need to improve upon. Let the employee know the purpose of the meeting.
Is Anonymous Feedback From Employees OK?
The HR Capitalist
AUGUST 30, 2016
Who here is tired of seeing disgruntled employees rip your company on Glassdoor? Let's move back to the workplace. A deep thinker, expert on employee opinion and a friend of mine - Jason Laurtisen - recently did a guest post over at Fistful of Talent and called for an end to anonymous employee feedback. We’ve convinced ourselves that employees just aren’t up to the task.".
5 Business Lessons Learned From Adult Coloring Books
HR Bartender
MAY 26, 2015
Related posts from HR Bartender: HOW TO: Manage a Virtual Workforce Your Blueprint for Employee Performance Meetings Do We Lack Empathy. Career Development Employee Relations Happy Hour Training and Development business employee relationsOne of the ideas I heard was adult coloring books. Here’s what I learned: Old skool isn’t bad. How do I say this? Beware!
Never Mess With an Employee’s Paycheck – Friday Distraction
HR Bartender
MARCH 13, 2015
Employees expect to see exactly what they have earned. I’ve never heard an employee say, “Well, if I get 90% of what I earned, then I’m happy.” No – they want it all. Employees will tolerate the boring parts of their job. Just don’t mess with an employee’s paycheck. Your Should Never Mess With an Employee’s Paycheck Click To Tweet. Perfectly!
The NLRB trashes positive workplaces as being unfriendly to unions
OmegaHR Solutions
JULY 14, 2016
The NLRB continues with decisions that set back progress in employee relations. In what can only be described as an absurd decision the NLRB has punished a company for having a “positive workplace” statement in their employee handbook. This case involved the communications company T-Mobile which has union employees. Mobile’s language. The unfortunate conclusion.
Retention Is A Leadership Problem
NoExcusesHR
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
HealthcareHR corporate culture ego employee relations employer brand HR human resources leadership retention rpo talent turnoverI've heard the excuses for years.literally. Leaders complaining about everything under the sun that is negatively impacting their departments. Some leaders are uncomfortable in groups. excuse) Some leaders don't have an outgoing personality. That's right.
The One Thing Employees Love About the Performance Review Process
HR Bartender
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
My guess is that the one thing employees like about the performance review process – besides really good constructive feedback – is the pay conversation. Employees know that once a year, they get to talk about pay. Even when employees know they deserve more money, it’s a hard conversation to have. We’re asking employees to take more ownership in their careers.
The T-Shirt Employee Engagement Survey
HR Bartender
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
It also reminds me of those days when we were designing these t-shirts for employees. We designed the t-shirt specifically with the employee in mind. Because we wanted the employee to actually wear the t-shirt. Now, there’s more to employees wearing logo apparel than a cool design. Employees need to actually be proud of the organization. Would they wear it?
6 Tips for Maximizing the Productivity of a Remote Workforce
HR Payroll Systems
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Employees will likely feel that they have their dream job and you will save all of the hassles and expenses that come with operating a brick and mortar business on a day to day basis, while still reaping the benefits of having a business. Expectations for workload should be set immediately and altered as needed when employees get more proficient at tasks. Provide Online Sharing Tools.
8 Reasons Employee Well-Being Must Be Self-Managing
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 15, 2015
One of the things that I took away from this year’s WorkHuman conference hosted by Globoforce is that well-being must be employee centric. They do need to create the environment for well-being to thrive, then let employees embrace it. That being said, there are a few specific things organizations should consider when it comes to supporting employee well-being. The reason?
Stop Lying To Candidates: Here's a Good Way To Tell Them Why They Didn't Get The Job.
The HR Capitalist
JUNE 16, 2015
Example - I just filled a Lead Gen position at Kinetix and had two great candidates at the end. I choose the one I did because that candidate did work that was more directly related to the job in question - they were going to be able to use that experience to more quickly roll into the position and add value immediately. Communications Employee Relations RecruitingThat's it.
Employee Appreciation: Creative Ways to Say Thanks
OmegaHR Solutions
OCTOBER 20, 2015
survey from Glassdoor and Harris Interactive showed that employees were more likely to stay with an employer if they felt appreciated. The organization caters to corporations and encourages business leaders to give back by giving employees something extra. Just Give offers gift cards that can be used toward an employee’s favorite charity. Thank you. Celebrate Often.
Want to End Harassment? It’s a Culture Thing (#SHRM16)
UpstartHR
JUNE 20, 2016
It can cost you great, productive employees and drive away the talent that your organization needs. General Employee Relations Legal Compliance SHRM Annual Conference TrainingIn case you missed it, there was a SHRM Conference Daily post this week with a very interesting headline. In short, the EEOC said that training doesn’t reduce discrimination. The logic behind the commentary had a few holes that I want to point out really quick, but I want to spend the majority of the time today helping you to understand what actually works for eliminating harassment. Start today.





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