Ahmed's Universe

DECEMBER 19, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO Entering the global HRIS fray In August 2015 I wrote a post predicting that Cornerstone would have no choice but enter the global HRIS space with a core HR (or HR Admin) offering which I called Cornerstone HR. A couple of months later, at its annual event the company did indeed announce such an offering, calling it Link ( here's the post ) A couple of weeks ago, at the annual event held in London, Cornerstone announced a more beefed up version of Link which it now calls.Cornerston

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Achievers

DECEMBER 6, 2016

By: Kellie Wong. Social Media and Blog Manager, Achievers. Do your employees feel recognized? Think carefully, because over 65 percent of employees report they don’t feel recognized at work. And lack of recognition just happens to be the number one reason why employees quit. Employee recognition drives employee engagement, and with higher employee engagement come lower turnover rates and stronger business results.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 18, 2016

One of the things that I love about being in human resources is that the profession is constantly evolving. During this year’s HR Technology Conference , closing keynote speaker Dr. Peter Cappelli , professor of management at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, pointed out that HR used to be filled with industrial and organizational psychologists and today, HR jobs are requiring data science.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Where do you start when it comes to employing the best people for your pet care business? It’s not easy to find and retain quality employees when this industry is constantly battling high turnover. With better recruiting and screening techniques, it is possible to find candidates who are eager to join your team and best suited to stick around for the long haul.

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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.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Ever feel like you’re on a malfunctioning treadmill that’s speeding out of control? You’re constantly running – meeting to meeting , big idea to big idea – but never catching up enough to move your business forward. In our frenetic and complex world, it’s easy to get distracted by peripheral noise and lose focus on execution. But the bottom line is that lack of execution costs you time and money.

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15Five

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Human productivity can be difficult to measure, especially in some knowledge-worker roles. Take content marketing for example. What level of output indicates acceptable performance; one viral blog post per month or ten mediocre ones? Chicken productivity, on the other hand, has one simple success metric — how many eggs are in the basket? It may seem absurd to compare the efforts of these two very different species.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 13, 2016

By: Mike Vickers. Customer Training Manager, Achievers. Creating an engaged workforce is critical to business success. Engaged employees positively impact retention, absenteeism, productivity, customer ratings, profitability, and many other business outcomes – as outlined by Gallup. Sadly, only 32% of U.S. employees are engaged – meaning they are “involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 13, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad , the world’s leader in Talent Activation, which transforms traditional talent management and employee engagement technology into a continuum of experiences for activating employees along their journeys—from start to finish. Check out their new eBook, “ Seeking Agility in Performance Management ”, which reports on the survey results from over 200 HR leaders in this important area.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s hard to attract and retain great employees. Worst of all, you may be doing things today that are keeping top applicants from considering opportunities at your dealership.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When it comes to taking the next step in their professional lives, you can bet on people being careful with where they take the time to apply. This makes writing effective job postings more important than ever. Nowadays, you can’t simply list job duties and prerequisites and call it a day. You’re going to have to sell your company in order to attract the best talent.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you don’t relish the thought of hustling to a workplace every day or you’re having a hard time securing a local gig, there’s never been a better time to work from home: More than 40 million Americans do it, according to the advocacy group Telework Coalition. And as the economy improves, more companies will … Continue reading Quitting The Rat Race – The Best Jobs You Can Do from Home.

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15Five

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This is a story about a man named Andrew. Andrew was an ambitious young accountant. He was smart and worked hard. And because he was smart, he caught the attention of people in charge of the business. As these things often go, he was promoted – the usual prize for being smart, working hard and putting the needs of the business first. And then it all started to go very wrong.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Studies on turnover estimate that when an employee leaves a company, it can cost the organization between 30 to 250 percent of that person’s annual salary due to factors like loss of productivity and other associated replacement costs. BambooHR shared its research on turnover with the Society for Human Resource Management , saying the average company is losing one-sixth of its new hires in the first six months.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 20, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Mark your calendars! The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Kronos are hosting a special #NextChat on January 4, 2017 at 3p Eastern, to discuss creating organizational cultures where employees are working more engaged.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 8, 2016

A DrivingSales + Hireology Webinar. As we round out 2016, it’s a great time to reflect on your team’s performance over the past 12 months. Were you staffed strongly or finding yourself in a scramble for talented employees? Did turnover have a meaningful impact on your bottom line?

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Insperity

DECEMBER 6, 2016

It might be the most wonderful time of the year. But some employers may find that the winter months bring unique questions as they try to create an inclusive, fair work environment for their diverse staff. From celebrations to office décor and vacation time, here’s how you can pull off the holiday season without a hitch this year. Celebrate the season.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Thanks to my wonderful wife for the idea for this one. One of our traditions every year is to watch Christmas Vacation (no, not with the kids!) While it’s not my favorite (that spot is held by It’s a Wonderful Life ), it always gives me a laugh and reminds me to focus on the important things during the Christmas season. One of the memorable scenes in the movie is when Clark opens up what he expects to be a holiday bonus only to find a “jelly of the month” membership car

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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?

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

Generation Z could technically be classified as Millenials. But since older Millenials are now moving to the suburbs and starting families, the younger set has been dubbed Generation Z. Born in the time period between 1996 and 2010 , Generation Z currently ranges in age between 5 and about 20. This means the eldest amongst them is just on the cusp of searching for gainful employment for the first time in their lives.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 20, 2016

By: Bobi Seredich. Co-founder, Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence. We judge ourselves based on our good intentions, and we judge others based on their actions. The holiday season is full of good intentions – but also many emotional pitfalls and opportunities to feel let down, put down, or shut down. We feel more pressure to be positive and present with family and friends, on top of accomplishing everything else on our normal end-of-year ‘To Do’ list.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 27, 2016

There’s no secret sauce for career success. If there was, we would all get an index card with the secret and everyone would be a high-performer. Boom! Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), it doesn’t work that way. We should consider that our careers are a work in progress. The business world is constantly changing. Our career goals should change along with it.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Below is the first section of our latest eBook on showcasing your workplace culture to attract the most talented job seekers. To skip ahead and read the entire eBook, click here. The success of every business depends on its employees. One weak link in the chain and your business can collapse—from poor customer service to high employee turnover and everything in between.

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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.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’re currently unprepared for an OSHA inspection , now is a great time to get your house in order. OSHA has increased its fines by 78 percent due to legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust for inflation. Before August 2016, the maximum non-repeated penalty was $7,000 per violation. Now, the maximum fine is $12,471. For willful or repeated violations, it has increased from $70,000 to $124,709.

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15Five

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Pop quiz time. Without doing any research, how would you respond to the following sentence? When a company really wants to motivate employees, the most effective strategy will rely primarily on: a) Compensation-based incentives. b) Employee perks. c) A combination of A and B. d) None of the above. If you answered anything other than “d,” be sure to read this post all the way to the end.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Today, a growing number of online business owners are taking advantage of virtual office services. When owners hand over many of the daily administrative responsibilities to virtual assistants they have more time to focus on expanding and improving their online business. Check out five qualities to look for when hiring virtual assistants. Well-Trained Individuals Virtual … Continue reading Five Qualities to Look for in a Virtual Office Assistant.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 21, 2016

The post One test appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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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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