Ahmed's Universe

JANUARY 7, 2015

'PARIS Mayhem right on the blogger''s doorstep. The ambulance pictured on the left blocks the way to the blogger''s home. On the right-hand side is the street where took place the worst massacre France has know in over 50 years, The day started quite oddly with so much mist and haze that Notre-Dame Cathedral was hidden behind an unusual wall of pea soup.

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Achievers

JANUARY 7, 2015

'The term, “employee engagement,” earned itself buzzword status in 2014, and with good reason. With each passing year, we learn more about the importance of engaging employees, and why they’re the key to any successful business and employee engagement continues to be the cornerstone for success—both for employees and businesses. As you prepare for 2015, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite articles and resources from 2014 to help you engage, align, recognize, and reward your employees in the

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2015

'I think we all understand the importance of corporate culture. But do we understand the purpose? That was another big takeaway during the 2014 Great Place to Work conference. Culture must serve a purpose. And that purpose must translate into organizational success. For example, if the organizational culture is fun…that’s great…but how does a fun culture translate into success for the business?

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Insperity

JANUARY 5, 2015

'It’s easy to ignore the human resources side of your business when things are flowing smoothly. After all, there are far more pressing concerns nagging us each day. Relations with employees can be enjoyable and fulfilling or time-consuming and terrifying, depending on the situation. Being proactive in the area of HR, recognizing and rectifying HR mistakes before they become serious problems, can save you countless headaches and protect your business against costly legal claims.

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 18, 2015

'I like giving advice based on experience, not opinion. When people previously asked me how to study for the SPHR exam, I’ve had to give them my opinion based on what I understood. To be honest, my response was pretty accurate, but it’s now nice to actually confirm that with my own completion of the SPHR certification. In case you missed it, I talked last week about my success in passing the SPHR exam , so I can now speak from experience in how to properly study.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 9, 2015

'Work: It’s About What Gets Done, Not Where. By Tom Loveland, Global SVP Product of Strategy. Seems like just a few years ago, when you thought about the mobile workforce, you were thinking of sales reps out in the field – the road warriors who meet clients face-to-face and drum up new business. Fast forward to 2014 and today’s mobile workforce looks dramatically different.

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Achievers

JANUARY 26, 2015

'The financial services and banking industries don’t fare well when it comes to employee engagement. When compared to all other industries, finance and banking suffer from high customer-switching rates, low employee engagement levels, high turnover, and absenteeism. Ouch. For banks, 20 percent of lost business to competitors was due to poor service , ranking higher than internet service providers (18 percent), and even wireless phone companies (17 percent).

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 18, 2015

'There’s a (relatively) new term out there folks. It’s called “the Internet of Things” (abbreviated IoT) and the definition is a bit complicated. The best one I’ve found so far is from Techopedia. “The Internet of Things (IoT) is a computing concept that describes a future where everday physical objects will be connected to the Internet and be able to identify themselves to other devices.”.

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Insperity

JANUARY 13, 2015

'While background screenings can provide valuable insight on your applicants, it’s vital that these investigations and subsequent hiring decisions are handled with great care to comply with applicable laws and EEOC guidelines. If mishandled, your business could face hefty penalties. Here’s a quick rundown of employment screening blunders you’ll want to avoid. 1.

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 26, 2015

'What’s on your leadership reading list? No thanks, I read a book on leadership already. What else do you recommend? Someone dropped that comment in a conversation recently, and I wanted to take some time today to dispel this notion about leadership books, courses, content, etc. The concept? Once you’ve learned about leadership, you don’t need to know any more.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 30, 2015

'Maybe you conduct exit interviews with employees on their way out the door, or you do “stay interviews” with current staff. But you’re missing out on important feedback by failing to listen to another key segment—applicants who’ve rejected your job offers. Listening to rejecters helps you gauge the effectiveness of your hiring process and increase your applicant capture rate.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 9, 2015

Work: It’s About What Gets Done, Not Where By Tom Loveland, Global SVP Product of Strategy Seems like just a few years ago, when you thought about the mobile workforce, you were thinking of sales reps out in the field – the road warriors who meet clients face-to-face and drum up new business. Fast forward … Continue reading "Who Are Today’s Mobile Workers?".

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Achievers

JANUARY 13, 2015

'Today, we’re excited to announce the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America for 2015. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces. Our panel of judges evaluated each applicant based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards and Recognition, Professional and Personal Growth, Accountability and Performance, Vision and Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 29, 2015

'The next post in our “5-Day Plan” series focuses on Instagram. If you haven’t checked out the other posts in our series, you can find them here: Your 5-Day Plan to Learning Twitter. Your 5-Day Plan to Learning LinkedIn. Your 5-Day Plan to Learning Pinterest. Now, depending upon your age, you might be wondering why we should pay attention to Instagram.

Media 114

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Insperity

JANUARY 29, 2015

'In any company, there will be disagreements and conflicts between people. Sticking your head in the sand and pretending everything is perfect can exacerbate your employees’ discontent. Beyond your typical shouting match, conflicts can lead to a host of other problems. From increased liability and negative publicity to lawsuits and additional audits, a workplace conflict can rob you of precious time and money.

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 13, 2015

'Early every year, the President of the United States makes an address to the nation. The purpose of the annual “State of the Union ” address is to give an account of the year’s events and discuss the priorities of the coming months. If communicated properly, this is an opportunity to reach a larger audience, share major goals, and get buy-in from the constituency.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 8, 2015

'Your computer networks face a greater risk from an angry ex-employee or bored teenager than from Kim Jong Un. A surprising 44% of small employers say their computer networks have faced some sort of attack. What’s HR to do? Attorneys say HR should consider the following issues.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 3, 2015

In the latest installment of our executive series on the blog Nigel Clarke, Global SVP of EMEA & APAC, discusses the value of understanding the actual utilization of your organization’s real estate and the effect a growing mobile workforce can have. Read More About Nigel The Mobile Workforce, Actual Utilisation, & Your Corporate Real Estate Chances are, like … Continue reading "Understanding the Actual Utilization of Your Corporate Real Estate".

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 25, 2015

'There are times when a situation just doesn’t seem right, but we really don’t know the appropriate next step. Today’s reader note is an example. . I’m the office manager and human resources representative at our company. I have business and accounting training but no formal HR training. I’m hoping you can help me with this situation. The CEO of our company has hired his daughter in the marketing department as a part-time employee.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 22, 2015

'I still remember a keynote presentation by Daniel Pink at SHRM’s Annual Conference. He told attendees that we should regularly read creative magazines/books to understand design. Because design is important. Design can inspire us. That suggestion has always stuck with me. Which is why I want to talk about Pinterest. When Pinterest first emerged on the technology scene, I think it was confusing.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 30, 2015

'I’ve always been a work hard, play hard kind of girl. Sometimes though, I must admit, I feel that the scales tip a bit more into the “work hard” category and I have to remember the importance of taking time for myself. It’s not only about making time for relaxing and having fun, but it’s good for my health. A recent survey from GuideSpark found a big disconnect between wellness programs and employee participation.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 16, 2015

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post comes to you from our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Workforce Institute at Kronos recently published their 2015 Workforce Trends Forecast, with some interesting predictions about evidence-based management and consumer technology. Be sure to check out the full list here.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 9, 2015

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). I recently read an article where someone talked about being successful in a job they don’t like.

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Insperity

JANUARY 7, 2015

'What’s in it for companies that devote time and money into health management programs? Lower health insurance premiums? Happier employees? Workplace wellness programs can bring both benefits and liabilities into your organization. Here’s what you need to consider before launching or redesigning your health management initiatives. Why workplace wellness?

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 29, 2015

'This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The content and opinions expressed below are that of upstartHR. Over the past few months we have discussed restaurant skills and the impact they can have on someone’s long-term career options. We have also covered some amazing topics within the restaurant industry, and I hope you have learned as much as I have about the variety of career opportunities available.

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