Achievers
AUGUST 6, 2019
During my time as the former CEO and President of Intuit Canada, the company was included in the “ Best Workplaces in Canada ” list twice and was listed under the top 10 all but one year. How did this happen? For starters, employee recognition played a major role. According to a recent Aptitude Research Partners study , companies identified recognition as having the greatest impact on employee engagement.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 25, 2019
Last year marked the 50 th anniversary of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) , which prohibits discrimination against individuals 40 years of age or older. In a survey from AARP, nearly 2 out of 3 workers have experienced some form of age discrimination or age bias. Ageism is a huge issue for organizations, especially given today’s labor market.
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HR Digest
AUGUST 6, 2019
We’re halfway through 2019, but there’s still plenty of time to cross out those goals you’ve set for the year. Don’t know where to start? Look no further than these self-improvement books of all time. 7 Best Self-Improvement Books Of All Time. 1. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield. 2. The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. 3. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. 4.
Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 1, 2019
When it’s time for a career change, it’s important to take a moment to identify your strengths so that you can make the best possible case as you try to break into a new industry. Okay, this process might take more than a moment! Many professionals who excel in their work have trouble putting their […].
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Insperity
AUGUST 13, 2019
Did you know that bad management is typically the root cause of low employee engagement? If you’ve made organizational changes to improve engagement, but some of your employees remain withdrawn, you may need to revisit what’s happening at the local work group level, which is directed by your managers. Addressing employee engagement issues may not be a simple fix.
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UpstartHR
AUGUST 12, 2019
Wow. Really. I have spent the last 50 or so days speaking with dozens of HR pros (more than 50 now, but the number worked for the title so I ran with it!) and the takeaways I’ve had are pretty incredible. The gist of it: one of the research projects me and my team have been working on this summer was researching employers with 1,000 or fewer employees.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 2, 2019
I’ve been having a series of small breakthroughs in my home office. This might sound weird, but I work with three computer monitors. Yep, three. I worked with two for the longest time then someone suggested that I try three. I thought, “I don’t know. That seems pretty extravagant.” And it is. But I found myself in a place where I could get a couple of reasonably priced monitors, so I decided to give it a try.
HR Digest
AUGUST 1, 2019
Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. How did it happen? The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story. The spectacular progress reflects a holistic view of diversity which closes the gap between aspiration and reality.
Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 7, 2019
Companies spend nearly $3.4 billion every year for turning their managers into leaders – and yet research studies have shown that 50% to 60% of managers fail to execute the strategies that they were hired to implement even after 18 months of taking up the job. And it is not because they lack the required knowledge […].
Advertiser: Paycor
There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!
Insperity
AUGUST 27, 2019
Most people routinely encounter servant leadership through everyday interactions. They just may not realize it. Top-flight staff in businesses of all sizes utilize servant leadership, whether it’s: When one employee waits to hold the door for another An executive taking the time to sit and talk with a new employee A fast food employee walking a customer to their car with and umbrella because it’s raining or coming outside in the heat to expedite a busy drive-thru lane.
cipHR
AUGUST 8, 2019
Unconscious bias can affect our decisions in all areas of life, but especially in the workplace. We explore the different types of bias, and how to reduce their impact. We may try to be as objective as possible when making important decisions, especially when these relate to work. However, as human beings, we are all subject to unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias) in one way or another, but the more we are aware of this, the more we can mitigate it.
Hireology
AUGUST 27, 2019
Given the historically-low unemployment rate, there are more open roles in the U.S. than available qualified talent to fill them. Is your team doing everything you can to support an engaging candidate experience in today’s applicant-driven economy? . Your team needs to take a proactive approach to recruitment and hiring – from the moment job seekers see your job descriptions or career site until an offer letter is signed and onboarding kicks off.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 27, 2019
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Paycom , a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management software. They recently announced the release of Ask Here TM , a new tool that gives employees a direct line of communication to ask and get timely answers to work-related questions. Enjoy the article!). Technology is a huge part of today’s business environment.
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Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.
HR Digest
AUGUST 13, 2019
We spent years cultivating habits – some good and bad. Some of these habits are formed consciously while some, unconsciously. These are the habits are hard to break into. On the same note, some of these habits are hard to form. In this article, we will dissect into five productivity-killing habits. Most of these habits are counterproductive. You may find yourself unable to resist when working.
Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 2, 2019
Many people, especially those who are career-driven and hardworking, tend to overwork themselves. This can sometimes be a good thing because you can easily impress your boss and quickly get the promotion that you have always wanted. However, working too much has its downside. You can end up feeling tired and burnt out if you […].
PeopleStrategy
AUGUST 1, 2019
There are many stereotypes about those of us who are in our twenties and early thirties and fall into either the Gen Z or Millennial population. As a member of the Gen Z generation, here are some examples that I’ve heard, and a few I may have even said myself: They don’t know how to work. They are so lazy. They can’t function without their phones. They don’t like people who hold authority over them.
cipHR
AUGUST 13, 2019
From the snapshot date and reporting deadline, to where to view other employers’ reports, here’s everything you need to know about gender pay gap reporting. We answer some of the most common questions about gender pay gap reports, their effectiveness so far in reducing gender pay inequality, and the prospect of the requirements being extended to a wider group of employers. .
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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 4, 2019
Technology has caused a monumental shift in influence. In the current economy, corporations have turned to employee branding to help build consumer trust and bring home top talent. Before going over what exactly is employee branding, let's go over some stats. An employee gets 561% more brand engagement when sharing a message than when the same message gets shared by the company.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 11, 2019
As a human resources professional, one of the things I’m constantly reminding managers about is the need to personalize communication. Especially when it comes to recognition or acknowledgements. Simply saying, “Good Job!” to everyone isn’t sufficient. I’m not saying that you have to strike the phrase “Good Job!” from your vocabulary, but we need to be more expressive.
HR Digest
AUGUST 25, 2019
The cover letter is the foundation of the job application. It’s the first contact between you and a potential employer. The cover letter decides who gets called in for an interview and who doesn’t. This is why it’s important to include powerful phrases that provide a glimpse of your job experience. Here is a list of ten powerful phrases you must include in your cover letter.
Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 16, 2019
When a corporation is dissolved, it no longer legally exists and, in most cases, its debts disappear as well. State laws usually give additional time beyond the dissolution for creditors to file suits for failure to pay any corporate debts or for the wrongful distribution of corporate assets. A corporation might need to be dissolved […].
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Compensation is one of your biggest expenses as a business, but it is also your biggest investment in your people and your culture. A great compensation strategy can be an incredible asset that supports your business goals and lays a foundation of trust between your company and your employees. Whether you already have a compensation strategy in place or you’re building one from scratch, this guide will help you level up your approach through these 6 steps: 1.
WEX Inc.
AUGUST 2, 2019
Social media updates come and go quickly, and it can be difficult to stay up-to-date on your favorite topics. Fear of missing out? Not anymore! Our new bi-weekly series, the Social Round-Up , will keep you updated on our most popular and exciting posts that you may have missed in your feed. To kick things off, we are starting with a few of our recent social media updates.
Insperity
AUGUST 29, 2019
In the business world, every company knows the value of gaining a competitive edge. Your organization strives to build and sell a better product than the other companies in your industry. That competition encompasses every facet of your business, including attracting and retaining high-quality employees who may be fielding offers from multiple suitors.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 15, 2019
When a new employee joins in, you might have seen how enthusiastic and full of energy they are at first. But as time passes by, they become part of that unproductive plague, or a situation comes when your employees feel emotionally wasted and are not able to pull off their job? If you have faced such situations then you are not the only one. Being unproductive, lacking composure, lacking focus are a few symptoms that your employees might be facing which are a part of common epidemic spreading th
HR Bartender
AUGUST 6, 2019
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Qualtrics , the leader in experience management. They help organizations listen, understand, and take action on experience data. Mark your calendars for the Qualtrics X4 Summit. The event will be in Salt Lake City on March 10-13, 2020. Enjoy the article!). In a pulse survey conducted by HRE , producers of the HR Technology Conference, almost one-third (31 percent) of respondents say their HR tech spend will increase in 2019.
Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP
Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
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