December, 2011

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Acquisition #13: SAP's $3-billion cloud(y) adventure

Ahmed's Universe

'PARIS (UPDATED Feb. 27, 2012) Unless you are superstitious (which I am not since my grandmother always told me it brought bad luck to be superstitious) you will be thrilled with the news that the biggest HR software company in the world decided last weekend to buy SuccessFactors (SFSF), one of the up-and-coming web-based vendors, in this year''s 13th M&A deal.

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Yes, Facebook Can Help You Find Your Next Job

Talent Culture

Everyday I counsel job seekers on how to leverage social media to accelerate their job search. And I’m happy to report that over the last year, more and more people are using LinkedIn as a way to stay in touch with people and build new relationships. But when I ask clients if they use Facebook, 9 times out of 10 the reply is, “Well, I have a Facebook account, but I only use it to keep up with personal relationships, not for job search.” Why is it that people think the two are m

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How to Handle Holiday Vacation Requests

Insperity

Bob, Susie and Mike all want to schedule their remaining vacation days for the last two weeks of the year. All three can’t be out of the office at the same time, and the decision must be made about who should be granted time off. Allowing workers to book their remaining vacation while keeping your business running smoothly can be a daunting task. As another year draws to a close, your employees may be scrambling to schedule their holidays, not wanting to forfeit their paid days off.

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Cool Tool for Job Search: BranchOut

Talent Culture

Since its launch this year, BranchOut , a professional networking platform on Facebook, has been growing steadily. Before BranchOut, many job seekers were reluctant to use Facebook as a job search tool because of all the personal information that could be displayed. BranchOut leverages the power of the Facebook network, but the BranchOut profile only shows work history, education, and positive endorsements to business contacts.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?

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The Real Reason Why Most LinkedIn Profiles Suck

Talent Culture

I just finished reading several blog posts referencing LinkedIn’s recent post about the top 10 overused buzzwords on LinkedIn profiles. Everyone makes good points about why words like creative, organized, and motivated don’t make compelling profile content or prove the impact a candidate has had on past employers or how they can solve a prospective employer’s problems.

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In Resumes, Life, and Death Sometimes Less is More

Talent Culture

I just finished reading an article about a growing trend in some college admissions offices requesting that applicants answer a supplemental essay question as part of the standard admissions process…and do it in just 20 to 25 words or less. Perhaps colleges are forging this new direction to appeal to a generation that grew up with status updates, texts, and microblogging or maybe admissions counselors see it as a way to cut down on the tedium of reading long-winded essays, but some think i

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Career Advice, Rants and Funny Stories About Work: 2011 Recap

Talent Culture

As 2011 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice. Common Interview Questions and What They Mean. Resume Writing Tips For Susan Lucci and Others Who Haven’t Written a Resume in 40 Years.

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Research Your Way to a Green Job

Talent Culture

I recently read Green Career Central’s excellent recommendations for building a target list of green companies. If you are interested in researching green jobs, check out Green Career Central founder Carol McClelland’s suggestions below. 1) Newsweek Green Company Rankings – Click on the headings to sort the data based on any of the following categories: Rank, company, country, industry sector, green score, environmental impact score, environmental management, and disclosure.

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10 Ways to Lessen Holiday Stress in the Workplace

Insperity

Workplace stress is a common, costly problem for businesses across the country. Stress-related issues cost American companies hundreds of billions of dollars a year in lost productivity and health care spending, and are often compounded by external factors during the busy holiday season. Luckily there are simple strategies you can employ to help alleviate holiday stress in your office.

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6 Steps to a Better Compensation Strategy

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.

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The Morning After: How to Handle Embarrassing Displays at Your Office Holiday Party

Insperity

Almost everyone can attest to having witnessed humorous displays of bad behavior at an office holiday party. But when similar situations occur at your company fête, it is rarely a laughing matter. Picking up the pieces after an unfortunate incident requires more than discretion. The wrong reaction can cause bigger problems than whatever happened the night before.

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3 Important Issues to Address Before the New Year

Insperity

The New Year is typically a time of reflection and change. Not only do we move our calendars forward, but many work-related functions re-set. Here are three important topics you should discuss with your staff prior to 2012 to ensure that there are no unwelcome surprises: 1. Payroll tax. Though the House recently passed H.R. 3630, a bill that would extend the two percent reduction in workers’ payroll tax and self-employment tax that’s scheduled to expire at the end of 2011 through 20

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Maximize Employee Performance With An Annual Review

Insperity

As another year draws to a close, the issue of employee performance reviews is on many business owners’ minds. New trends have emerged eschewing traditional methods of evaluation, with some employers rewarding any employee who has not been sanctioned. More contemporary methods involve extensive performance analyses, as well as discussions about employee goal-setting.

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Real crime, fake justice: Chirac gets 2-year suspended jail sentence

Ahmed's Universe

'After 25 years of obfuscation, legal maneuverings and turning a blind eye, a French court has finally said it out loud: Between 1995 and 2002 France was ruled by a criminal. But if you think you will see him behind bars, don''t hold your breath: the French political class is making sure that one of its most (in)famous members is shielded from such a fate PARIS This week''s ruling by a French court seems at first of quite earth-shattering importance: for the first time since World War II, a form

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Sailing away: Time for Britain to leave the European Union

Ahmed's Universe

'PARIS I haven''t read the British press following last week''s milestone decision by European Union (EU) leaders to move towards a more federal system with financial and budgetary convergence between their countries in order to solve the debt-induced crisis, but I wouldn''t be surprised to see the following headline: "Europe isolated as Britain votes NO to treaty changes.

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10 Tips For Throwing A Successful Holiday Office Party

Insperity

The holidays are a fun time of year to show your employees that they’re appreciated and boost company morale. Throwing an office party is a great way to add value and enjoyment to the season, and if done correctly, can translate into better business performance. To ensure your holiday fete is a success, consider these ten tips for planning an appropriate office party: 1.