Achievers

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'This month, Brandon Hall Group released their recent Employee Engagement Survey, which suggested that a strategic employee engagement solution dramatically impacts an organization’s bottom line. For many companies, investing in social recognition solutions has had an incredible impact on retention, performance and productivity. But how can HR professionals use social recognition to successfully implement an employee engagement program and align their employees to their organization’s values and

Employee Recognition 161

Employee Recognition Employee Retention IT 161

HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

'I’ve received a few notes and comments after publishing “ How to Negotiate Your Next Salary ”. Instead of dealing with each situation individually, I thought it might be beneficial to discuss some overall do’s and don’ts when it comes to talking about pay. DO understand what factors are tied to compensation. Your salary is based upon three things: 1) the company’s ability to attract talent, 2) the company’s ability to retain talent, and 3) the company’s ability to pay.

Salary 156

Salary Human Resources Bonuses Recruitment 156

Insperity

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

'No one said break-ups were easy. It can be a detrimental setback when your top employees leave. But it hurts worse when they leave for a rival. All the time and money you spent hiring, training and growing your people suddenly becomes a gift to your competition. This is the side effect of a growing U.S. economy experiencing a shortage of skilled workers.

Employee Retention 104

Employee Retention 401(k) Bonuses Retirement Plan 104

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

'HR Project Management Skills are Powerful Tools–Do You Have Them? When you look at a list of key HR competencies, one thing that often is lacking is a good set of project management skills. While it’s easy to try and segment the human resources profession away from the project manager role, I see it as a core part of what we have to do.

Management 95

Management Human Resources Engineering Mining 95

Advertisement

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.

Management

Asure Software

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

'By Tom Loveland, Global SVP of Product Strategy. In just a few short years, wearable technology has gone from birth, to crawl to run. In fact the first wearable, produced by Jawbone in 2011, just celebrated its fourth birthday. You can see a complete history of wearable technology launches at Dipity.com. Since late 2013, wearables – especially those designed for the workplace – have gained steam.

IT 81

IT Government Technology Software 81

PeopleStrategy

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'Earlier this month, the IRS released final versions of the forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094 – C and 1095 – C, that employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “shared responsibility” mandate will be required to file (in 2016 for 2015) in order to show that the health coverage they offer to their employees is. The post IRS Issues Final ACA Forms: Are you ready?

Technology 51

Technology Employment 51

HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

'I received this note from a reader recently. I don’t know about you, but this reader seems to bit at their wit’s end. . Some of us have had our positions downgraded by a colleague who (in our opinion) shouldn’t even be doing our performance reviews because he has no idea what our roles are! Although I was fine with my review this year, the amount of stuff I’m now being asked to do is over the top to say the least.

Human Resources 135

Human Resources Recruitment Salary Management 135

Insperity

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

'Have you ever regretted hiring someone? You’re not alone. The price tag of a “bad hire” has cost some U.S. companies more than $50,000, according to a CarrerBuilder study released in 2013. But you might not know about an age-old tool that can help you reduce your chances of hiring the wrong person. It’s efficient, cost-effective and fair to all applicants.

Employment 96

Employment Recruitment Technology Management 96

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

'I had a question come in that I thought would be good to get some feedback from you guys on. She asked: Do you know of any current companies that have an HR business partner model (healthcare would be ideal… but I will take any)? I have to do research on 3 different businesses for a project. What are the pros and cons of that structure? I told her I would reach out to the community (you!

Healthcare 73

Healthcare 73

Advertisement

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

Paid Leave

Asure Software

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'By Tom Loveland, Global SVP of Product Strategy. More than 10 billion square feet of office space exists in the United States and most of it consists of cube farms and fluorescent lights. It’s the traditional office where anyone older than 30 expects to spend the bulk of their career. But as our workforce and businesses evolve, how will workspace keep pace?

Utilities 77

Utilities Technology Software Management 77

Talent Culture

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

'According to a 2015 CareerBuilder Office Romance Survey , 37 percent of workers surveyed reported they have dated someone they have worked with and 24 percent of office romances involved a superior. Nearly 1 in 5 workers who have had an office romance (19 percent) have had an affair with a co-worker where one person involved was married at the time.

Media 63

Media Management IT 63

PeopleStrategy

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

'There is certainly no shortage of predictions* for what is in store for HR professionals this year. And regardless of the source, there are definitely common themes when it comes to focus areas. Here are the ones we have found to consistently appear in those “top 10″ or “top 5″ lists: Employee engagement will be top-of-mind for.

IT 45

IT 45

HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

'According to a new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management , companies are not prepared for dealing with an aging workforce. Only one-third of companies are actually examining their policies and practices to address this issue. In addition, an extra 20% had decided that no changes are necessary in their existing policies and practices.

Pension 132

Pension Human Resources Recruitment Management 132

Advertiser: Paycor

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

IT

Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

'You don’t have to be a tech startup to offer the kind of workplace perks that really earn job seekers’ attention. Crazy, unconventional benefits like unlimited vacation days or a company ski trip may get you media attention, but as it turns out, most job seekers are enticed by a more traditional set of perks. In a CareerBuilder survey released in January 2015, job seekers said they would choose the following employee perks to make their workplaces more satisfying: Half-day Fridays &

Employment 89

Employment Recruitment Media IT 89

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

'Oh. No. Did I really just send that? Let me check my sent items. Yes, I did. Aaaggghhhhhh. Maybe they won’t see it. Who am I kidding? They are looking at it right now. Sigh. I may be the only person who accidentally sends emails on a regular basis, but in case I’m not, I have recently started doing something that really helps me to avoid that little problem.

IT 72

IT 72

Asure Software

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

'By: Joe Karbowski, Global SVP of Technology. “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain,” said the Wizard of Oz to Dorothy and her trio of friends when they returned to the Emerald City. The mysterious man behind the curtain comes to mind when I read articles about the “Internet of Things.” Just what is this buzzword and how does it apply to business?

Utilities 67

Utilities Technology Electronics Software 67

Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

'Innovative companies are doing more to snuff out their “yes men” cultures. At Google, for example, the top dogs specifically tell employees not to listen only to “HIPPOs,” an acronym for the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion. Here are five ways to encourage staff to politely dissent.

40

40

Advertisement

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?

Utilities

PeopleStrategy

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

'According to a recently released report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings in the U.S. broke 5 million for the first time since January 2001. While this is great news for those who have been out of work, recent graduates and individuals who have been wanting a new opportunity, The post Job Market & Competition for Top Talent is on the Rise appeared first on PeopleStrategy.

40

40

HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

'In response to my post on “ What are HR Analysts and Why Should You Pay Attention to Them ”, I had a Twitter connection ask me about going to conferences. Specifically, about how to sell senior leadership on attending a conference. I have been in this position many times. Even now, as a consultant, I still use the lessons I learned from pitching conferences to my manager when I have to make decisions regarding attending conferences.

Management 124

Management Media Consulting Education 124

Insperity

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'Quick! How engaged are your employees? If you don’t know, you may have more than an engagement issue – it may be affecting productivity, too. So, how do you put together a team and work environment to create the best results? Establish values. According to Aberdeen research , people stay in their jobs because they’re challenged and intrigued.

Health 88

Health Employee Retention Recruitment Management 88

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

'If you’ve followed for a while you know I enjoy running (I’m on MapMyRun , if you’d like to connect!) I’m also a bit of a nutrition nut due to a high school stint in wrestling , several years of running marathon distances and longer, and generally being a nerd. One thing that I have learned over time, and studies have backed up this observation, is that all of us consistently overestimate the calories we burn and underestimate our intake.

Management 71

Management IT 71

Advertiser: Barley

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.

IT

Asure Software

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

By: Joe Karbowski, Global SVP of Technology “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain,” said the Wizard of Oz to Dorothy and her trio of friends when they returned to the Emerald City. The mysterious man behind the curtain comes to mind when I read articles about the “Internet of Things.” Just what … Continue reading "The Internet of Things Designed for Businesses of Today".

Software 40

Software Technology Utilities Management 40

Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Although the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces exposure to the alternative minimum tax for millions of taxpayers for 2018-2025, it doesn’t provide complete protection. Make a quick midyear analysis. The post Face up to the AMT in ’18 appeared first on Business Management Daily.

Taxes 40

Taxes Management IT 40

Ahmed's Universe

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'RIO DE JANEIRO Dear Dave and Aneel, Drip-feeding country extensions is NOT the right strategy A great admirer of Workday''s since Day 1, for various reasons you will find summarized in several of my blog posts, the global and European person I am was more than gratified to see that you have decided to open an office in Germany. However, this cannot hide the fact that before you open a new market, you should make sure the previous ones are up and running.

Payroll 339

Payroll Construction Technology IT 339

HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'In this series about developing learning plans for social media, we’ve covered Twitter , LinkedIn , Pinterest , Instagram , and Google +. Our last installment is about Facebook. I intentionally saved Facebook for last. Of all the platforms, I believe Facebook is considered the most personal. Many people draw a line between their personal and professional lives … and do not want to see anything resembling business in their Facebook stream.

Insurance Carriers 120

Insurance Carriers Media Human Resources Bonuses 120

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.

Employee Benefits