INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
JULY 31, 2016
Policy changes can be emotional events as evidenced by today’s reader note. The new company did not have a telecommuting policy but agreed to keep telecommuters providing they live far enough away. Heck, even a CEO change can lead to dramatic changes in telecommuting policies. MORE
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Nearly a year after the presidential election, political friction remains in workplaces: – 31% of workers say their company’s productivity level has decreased because of political expressions. Political discussions aren’t easy, but they can be productive. MORE
JULY 16, 2019
We end up being less productive. What was once invented to make it easier to get work done and optimize productivity has now become an overwhelming distraction. If you google tips on how to improve productivity , you will for sure, come across suggestions, including disabling all notifications to minimize disruption of focus. Turning off all notifications gives your team anxiety, not a productivity solution. . Driving workforce productivity through smart notifications. MORE
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Maintaining a productive workforce is a tricky task. But productivity is an important factor in any businesses success. The infographic also takes a look at what employ ees and employ ers can do to promote a more productive attitude within the workplace. MORE
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
What happens when your candidate asks about cell phone use, Internet access, and other policies? Have you kept your policies current as the culture changes? Weitzman shares guidelines for cutting edge policies. Technology Policies. BYOD” (Bring Your Own Device) Policies. MORE
MAY 1, 2018
I recently had the chance to hear about how Kronos rolled out their open time off policy and I thought you would find it interesting. Both from the standpoint of the policy itself but also because of the challenges they experienced and how they addressed them. Tens of thousands of companies use Kronos products, like Workforce Dimensions , including over half of the Fortune 1000. Internal research discovered one of the hurdles to attracting talent was their vacation policy. MORE
JULY 17, 2018
Does your business have a dress code policy? The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. Keep reading to learn how grooming guidelines differ from (and build on to) a dress code policy. Dress code policy vs. grooming guidelines. First things first: How are grooming guidelines different from a dress code policy? Policies and procedures MORE
APRIL 13, 2016
Remember when a productive work week was capped-off at 40 hours? Along with this labor cost, these additional work hours are creating overwhelmed employees that are not being as productive as they can be. Is Overtime Productive? Unfortunately, the research indicates that overtime is not productive. CNBC recently shared research that shows a sharp decrease in productivity once an employee has hit 4o hours in a week. Productivity in the workplace is essential. MORE
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Like ghost and goblins, phantom policies may be creeping about in your organization [que evil laugh] Bwahahaha! Phantom policies are undocumented and not widely known rules or expectations. Productivity performance confusion undocumented rules unspoken rules MORE
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Do you refer to your social media policy for employees? Even if your company doesn’t market its products and services using social media, you should have a written social media policy that addresses what’s acceptable – and what isn’t – for your employees to share and say. As with other HR policies, you should have employees sign that they have read and understand the policy. Policies and procedures MORE
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Yet many business owners have overlooked developing a social media policy, and that could severely hurt their reputation and reach. After an employee has been hired, remind employees in your social media policy that their personal posts may bleed over to their professional interests. MORE
AUGUST 30, 2019
Does your business have a dress code policy? The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. Keep reading to learn how grooming guidelines differ from (and build on to) a dress code policy. MORE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Vacation, sick time, personal days—it's enough to make your head spin when you're trying to come up with a perfect paid time off (PTO) policy for your company. While there isn't a "perfect" solution that all businesses should adopt, there are some guidelines that will help you make the best PTO policy for your business. People are more productive if they take a break once in a while, and investing in down time could prevent burnout, disengagement and turnover. MORE
JULY 16, 2019
In fact, this is our opportunity to use our goal of keeping employee data confidential as the basis for updating our policies and procedures. There should be a data breach policy. I know none of us want to write this policy. Ask vendors to create and share their policies. MORE
JULY 25, 2019
Use this production worker job description template to advertise your vacancies and find the best hire for your warehouse or factory. What is a production worker? A production worker helps with the proper functioning of assembly lines in factories and warehouses. On a daily basis, they’re responsible for all the production processes, for example they operate machinery and assemble equipment parts. What does a production worker do? Monitoring product shipment. MORE
AUGUST 18, 2016
Less pure output and more holistic wellbeing, productivity is driven by the employee experience and technologies that can give leaders greater insight. Last week, I wrote about worker productivity from the perspective of economists and the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. MORE
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Thanks to the entrance of the flexible workspace, both startups and well-established companies can boost the productivity of their operations even more. Other than optimizing team productivity, a coworking space allows you to be part of a high-performing environment. MORE
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Cornerstone’s October ’15 Release delivers the tools that allows you to derive quality, actionable insights about your workforce to save time, boost productivity, and drive strategic people decisions that support your organization’s key goals. MORE
MAY 31, 2017
Productivity concerns affect the entire organization. If the employer needs more productivity, either the existing employees must make that happen through productivity gains, or more employees must be hired. HR Policies & Procedures Boost Productivity employees hiring hours MORE
In fact, Softchoice found Millennials twice as likely to feel more productive and better equipped working at home than Baby Boomers. These world-traveling workers are often inspired by the changing landscape, inspiration that pours over into their work product. MORE
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Evidently Millennials only know how to be productive on a computer. On the face of it, it looks like Boomers try to be more work-productive while waiting for their slow desktops to catch up with them, and Millennials tend to be more personal-productive. MORE
MARCH 28, 2019
Yet, according to a new survey, the rise of personal smartphones among service-industry workers has not been enough to drive adoption of more “bring your own device” policies among employers. Additionally, there is no longer confusion when policies change. MORE
JANUARY 5, 2018
Whenever I think of the New Year, I think about goals and productivity. If I have my *stuff* together, then I can be productive and successful. As an HR professional, that means helping our organizations be as productive as possible. MORE
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Not too long ago, the idea of offering employees unlimited vacation days might have been seen as excessive or the potential cause of lower productivity in the workplace. At the outset, unlimited vacation policies were mainly implemented by smaller, niche companies. MORE
OCTOBER 31, 2016
If this sounds intriguing, I’ve written fairly extensively on the topic if you want to explore: How to Implement a ROWE Flexible Schedule Policy vs Core Business Hours Analytics and Business Accountability Employee Productivity Management (Video) People Least Productive in the Office The title for this post reflects the latest FlexJobs survey , which shows that just 7% of workers think they are most productive in the office. General Productivity ROWE MORE
AUGUST 13, 2019
Just when you thought you had a handle on how your company policies align with laws on medical marijuana , along comes CBD oil. Made available to consumers by the 2018 Farm Bill, which allows for production and sale of CBD products. That’s where your workplace policies come in. MORE
MAY 16, 2019
Here’s a good reason to dust off that employee handbook and re-familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your policies. Here are the specific questions about handbook policies and procedures the NLRB addressed: Can handbooks be confidential? MORE
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Simply creating policy and procedure documents on Microsoft Word and publishing them as PDFs isn’t enough. Policy and procedure documents are a reference guide for the whole organization – they need to not only be helpful, but also be maintained. . MORE
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Not only will you make your employees feel alive again, you’ll be amazed at the effect on productivity too. Set a policy around working hours. It’s good for the health of your employees and it’s good for performance and productivity. Productivity MORE
AUGUST 19, 2019
Right now, your employees are most likely at peak productivity since Monday and Tuesday mornings are the best time for employees to get a lot of work done, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps. The post Best Time for Peak Productivity? MORE
AUGUST 3, 2016
Can your Paid Time Off (PTO) policy really make your team more productive? There are a few easy ways to improve the policy you already have, and to increase the benefits your team and organization receive from it. Why It's Crucial to Have a Great Policy. MORE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
It will also make business decisions and policies much easier. By applying this transparency to company policies and perks, we’ve seen these benefits. With that in mind, here are four ways you can integrate transparency into your company policies, traditions, and office perks. MORE
JANUARY 6, 2015
Have your HR policies caught up? Dumb HR policies typically come about when managers and HR people don’t know how to productively lead and manage their workforce and resort to a far-reaching policy when a bit of guidance or coaching could easily fix a problem. MORE
APRIL 24, 2019
What are the filters you should use to maximize value from both product AND vendor? The post A 10-Point Checklist for Picking a Policy Management Software Vendor appeared first on Mitratech. MORE
JANUARY 22, 2018
Most organizations take products too seriously. They have a culture that believes their products convey value and stress features, cool technology and price as the reasons why people should buy from them. A product – centric strategy and organizational culture is severely flawed. MORE
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Workday Rising this year included a number of wide-ranging sessions with executive attendees, including a roundtable where participants learned about the ins and outs of public policy. Facilitated by Stewart Verdery , founder and CEO of Monument Policy Group , the discussion touched on the climate in Washington, thoughts on next year’s congressional election, and, most importantly, why and how companies can help shape policy. MORE
JUNE 22, 2018
However, most of these companies lack established policies for their remote workers. The study’s findings also revealed the importance of establishing a policy for remote workers in today’s workforce. Here’s why you need an established policy for your remote workers. MORE
HR Bartender
JULY 16, 2019
In fact, this is our opportunity to use our goal of keeping employee data confidential as the basis for updating our policies and procedures. There should be a data breach policy. I know none of us want to write this policy. Ask vendors to create and share their policies.
HR Bartender
JULY 31, 2016
Policy changes can be emotional events as evidenced by today’s reader note. The new company did not have a telecommuting policy but agreed to keep telecommuters providing they live far enough away. Heck, even a CEO change can lead to dramatic changes in telecommuting policies.
Cornerstone On Demand
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Vacation, sick time, personal days—it's enough to make your head spin when you're trying to come up with a perfect paid time off (PTO) policy for your company. While there isn't a "perfect" solution that all businesses should adopt, there are some guidelines that will help you make the best PTO policy for your business. People are more productive if they take a break once in a while, and investing in down time could prevent burnout, disengagement and turnover.
HR Bartender
MAY 1, 2018
I recently had the chance to hear about how Kronos rolled out their open time off policy and I thought you would find it interesting. Both from the standpoint of the policy itself but also because of the challenges they experienced and how they addressed them. Tens of thousands of companies use Kronos products, like Workforce Dimensions , including over half of the Fortune 1000. Internal research discovered one of the hurdles to attracting talent was their vacation policy.
Speaker: Tom Davenport, President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management, Babson College
Stratus
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Yet many business owners have overlooked developing a social media policy, and that could severely hurt their reputation and reach. After an employee has been hired, remind employees in your social media policy that their personal posts may bleed over to their professional interests.
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HRWatchdog
AUGUST 19, 2019
Right now, your employees are most likely at peak productivity since Monday and Tuesday mornings are the best time for employees to get a lot of work done, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps. The post Best Time for Peak Productivity?
15Five
JUNE 14, 2018
In fact, Softchoice found Millennials twice as likely to feel more productive and better equipped working at home than Baby Boomers. These world-traveling workers are often inspired by the changing landscape, inspiration that pours over into their work product.
HR Bartender
JANUARY 5, 2018
Whenever I think of the New Year, I think about goals and productivity. If I have my *stuff* together, then I can be productive and successful. As an HR professional, that means helping our organizations be as productive as possible.
Insperity
AUGUST 30, 2019
Does your business have a dress code policy? The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. Keep reading to learn how grooming guidelines differ from (and build on to) a dress code policy.
Bonusly
AUGUST 3, 2016
Can your Paid Time Off (PTO) policy really make your team more productive? There are a few easy ways to improve the policy you already have, and to increase the benefits your team and organization receive from it. Why It's Crucial to Have a Great Policy.
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15Five
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Nearly a year after the presidential election, political friction remains in workplaces: – 31% of workers say their company’s productivity level has decreased because of political expressions. Political discussions aren’t easy, but they can be productive.
Mitratech
APRIL 24, 2019
What are the filters you should use to maximize value from both product AND vendor? The post A 10-Point Checklist for Picking a Policy Management Software Vendor appeared first on Mitratech.
Workable
JULY 25, 2019
Use this production worker job description template to advertise your vacancies and find the best hire for your warehouse or factory. What is a production worker? A production worker helps with the proper functioning of assembly lines in factories and warehouses. On a daily basis, they’re responsible for all the production processes, for example they operate machinery and assemble equipment parts. What does a production worker do? Monitoring product shipment.
China Gorman
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Evidently Millennials only know how to be productive on a computer. On the face of it, it looks like Boomers try to be more work-productive while waiting for their slow desktops to catch up with them, and Millennials tend to be more personal-productive.
Get Hppy
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Thanks to the entrance of the flexible workspace, both startups and well-established companies can boost the productivity of their operations even more. Other than optimizing team productivity, a coworking space allows you to be part of a high-performing environment.
CultureIQ
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
It will also make business decisions and policies much easier. By applying this transparency to company policies and perks, we’ve seen these benefits. With that in mind, here are four ways you can integrate transparency into your company policies, traditions, and office perks.
RecognizeThis!
AUGUST 18, 2016
Less pure output and more holistic wellbeing, productivity is driven by the employee experience and technologies that can give leaders greater insight. Last week, I wrote about worker productivity from the perspective of economists and the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Cornerstone’s October ’15 Release delivers the tools that allows you to derive quality, actionable insights about your workforce to save time, boost productivity, and drive strategic people decisions that support your organization’s key goals.
DATIS
APRIL 13, 2016
Remember when a productive work week was capped-off at 40 hours? Along with this labor cost, these additional work hours are creating overwhelmed employees that are not being as productive as they can be. Is Overtime Productive? Unfortunately, the research indicates that overtime is not productive. CNBC recently shared research that shows a sharp decrease in productivity once an employee has hit 4o hours in a week. Productivity in the workplace is essential.
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 22, 2018
However, most of these companies lack established policies for their remote workers. The study’s findings also revealed the importance of establishing a policy for remote workers in today’s workforce. Here’s why you need an established policy for your remote workers.
Get Hppy
JANUARY 22, 2018
Most organizations take products too seriously. They have a culture that believes their products convey value and stress features, cool technology and price as the reasons why people should buy from them. A product – centric strategy and organizational culture is severely flawed.
HR C-Suite
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Like ghost and goblins, phantom policies may be creeping about in your organization [que evil laugh] Bwahahaha! Phantom policies are undocumented and not widely known rules or expectations. Productivity performance confusion undocumented rules unspoken rules
Insperity
JULY 17, 2018
Does your business have a dress code policy? The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. Keep reading to learn how grooming guidelines differ from (and build on to) a dress code policy. Dress code policy vs. grooming guidelines. First things first: How are grooming guidelines different from a dress code policy? Policies and procedures
360 factors
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Simply creating policy and procedure documents on Microsoft Word and publishing them as PDFs isn’t enough. Policy and procedure documents are a reference guide for the whole organization – they need to not only be helpful, but also be maintained. .
Rallyware for Human Resources
JULY 16, 2019
We end up being less productive. What was once invented to make it easier to get work done and optimize productivity has now become an overwhelming distraction. If you google tips on how to improve productivity , you will for sure, come across suggestions, including disabling all notifications to minimize disruption of focus. Turning off all notifications gives your team anxiety, not a productivity solution. . Driving workforce productivity through smart notifications.
Pingboard
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Not too long ago, the idea of offering employees unlimited vacation days might have been seen as excessive or the potential cause of lower productivity in the workplace. At the outset, unlimited vacation policies were mainly implemented by smaller, niche companies.
Get Hppy
OCTOBER 22, 2018
Not only will you make your employees feel alive again, you’ll be amazed at the effect on productivity too. Set a policy around working hours. It’s good for the health of your employees and it’s good for performance and productivity. Productivity
UpstartHR
OCTOBER 31, 2016
If this sounds intriguing, I’ve written fairly extensively on the topic if you want to explore: How to Implement a ROWE Flexible Schedule Policy vs Core Business Hours Analytics and Business Accountability Employee Productivity Management (Video) People Least Productive in the Office The title for this post reflects the latest FlexJobs survey , which shows that just 7% of workers think they are most productive in the office. General Productivity ROWE
HR Morning
AUGUST 13, 2019
Just when you thought you had a handle on how your company policies align with laws on medical marijuana , along comes CBD oil. Made available to consumers by the 2018 Farm Bill, which allows for production and sale of CBD products. That’s where your workplace policies come in.
HR Daily Advisor
MAY 31, 2017
Productivity concerns affect the entire organization. If the employer needs more productivity, either the existing employees must make that happen through productivity gains, or more employees must be hired. HR Policies & Procedures Boost Productivity employees hiring hours
HRExecutive
MARCH 28, 2019
Yet, according to a new survey, the rise of personal smartphones among service-industry workers has not been enough to drive adoption of more “bring your own device” policies among employers. Additionally, there is no longer confusion when policies change.
Workday
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
Workday Rising this year included a number of wide-ranging sessions with executive attendees, including a roundtable where participants learned about the ins and outs of public policy. Facilitated by Stewart Verdery , founder and CEO of Monument Policy Group , the discussion touched on the climate in Washington, thoughts on next year’s congressional election, and, most importantly, why and how companies can help shape policy.
TLNT: The Business of HR
JANUARY 6, 2015
Have your HR policies caught up? Dumb HR policies typically come about when managers and HR people don’t know how to productively lead and manage their workforce and resort to a far-reaching policy when a bit of guidance or coaching could easily fix a problem.
Insperity
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Do you refer to your social media policy for employees? Even if your company doesn’t market its products and services using social media, you should have a written social media policy that addresses what’s acceptable – and what isn’t – for your employees to share and say. As with other HR policies, you should have employees sign that they have read and understand the policy. Policies and procedures
HR Morning
MAY 16, 2019
Here’s a good reason to dust off that employee handbook and re-familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your policies. Here are the specific questions about handbook policies and procedures the NLRB addressed: Can handbooks be confidential?
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
What happens when your candidate asks about cell phone use, Internet access, and other policies? Have you kept your policies current as the culture changes? Weitzman shares guidelines for cutting edge policies. Technology Policies. BYOD” (Bring Your Own Device) Policies.
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