HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
'We established a long time ago that social media is not a fad. Being proficient in using social media tools is a desired skill – both in your business life as well as your personal life. Case in point, when looking for a job, social media can be extremely valuable in your job search. It’s like networking. Don’t wait until you need something to start using it.
Achievers
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
This week, Canadian ad agency, Union Advertising, shows us how they reward their employees for their hard work. While obviously a spoof, the hint of truth to the ad will strike a nerve with most of us, and is a great example of how not to treat your employees. Are there really employers like this out there? I hope not. Instead, we’d love to hear what your organization does that actually puts a smile on your face and makes you feel recognized and rewarded.
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UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'This will be a long post and possibly only of interest to those who attended or follow the HRevolution happenings. If you think this will not be interesting or applicable to you, I’d read some before you bail. :-) And this certainly won’t be the last thing I share, either. As with past years, the concepts, ideas, and questions raised at HRevolution have a way of percolating to the surface on a regular basis.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'Job candidates who have hard-to-find skills can be picky about where and how they work. Positions that require specific certifications are always challenging to fill, as are industries where employees are in high demand, such as engineering, nursing, skilled trade work and accounting. The higher level the position, the harder it is to find qualified candidates.
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Business Management Daily
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Talking to employees about performance problems, attendance issues or an upcoming layoff can be difficult, but there are steps you can take to make those conversations easier. Here are four tips to help you. The post 4 tips for handling tough talks appeared first on Business Management Daily.
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HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 23, 2014
'In this third (and final) post on innovation, I wanted to share how companies view and support innovation. Because not every company views innovation in the same way. And that’s a good thing. On some level, if everyone viewed innovation the same way, it might get a bit boring. During part one of the series, we discussed whether innovation can be taught.
Achievers
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
While patient care has always been a top priority for healthcare leaders, now more than ever, the experience provided by practitioners is just as important as the treatment patients receive. Recent studies show a direct correlation between highly engaged employees and genuine care towards patients. On the contrary, disengaged staff lead to poor patient experiences, higher turnover, and decreased productivity.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
'Training needs to mirror real life. Think about it. If I’m training you on how to change a bicycle tire and then I set you in front of a bus, that training wasn’t very useful. It didn’t mirror real life. It wasn’t realistic. If I train you on how to change a bus tire indoors on a smooth surface with all of the proper tools at hand, you’ll be more likely to be successful if you have to put that skill into practice.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'The majority of employees don’t aspire to leadership roles, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey. In fact, only one-third of the workers surveyed (34 percent) said they want a managerial role. As a leader and manager at your organization, you may be wondering what to do about the other two-thirds, those who don’t want to be a boss.
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Business Management Daily
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
You’ve heard of SharePoint, but you’re not quite sure what it does and how it can help you. Simply put, SharePoint is a place to collaborate and share resources. Microsoft Certified Trainer Melissa Esquibel explains how to use this program effectively. The post Microsoft SharePoint in a nutshell appeared first on Business Management Daily.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
'Great places to work are not perfect places to work. They face many of the same challenges that all companies face. They have to make the same difficult decisions as everyone else. It’s how they choose to handle those moments that makes them a best-in-class employer. I was reminded of this during this year’s Great Place to Work conference. Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 222-bed not-for-profit medical facility that provides emergency, surgical, and health care services located in Ports
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
'The performance appraisal continues to be a topic of conversation. Today’s reader question brings up an interesting point about the process. Hi Sharlyn. I love your blog and learn a lot from it. I’m currently working on a project to implement automated performance evaluations. I am trying to put together some guidelines for managers who want to modify/edit /change ratings on the evaluations.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
'There’s always a conversation going on about doing business differently, which is fine. I agree that we need to stay current. But what if the new normal means adding headcount? That’s what today’s reader note is all about: Hello there. How do I justify getting more HR help from a CEO who believes living lean is the only way to go? I know the standard staffing benchmark is usually 1 HR person for every 200 employees.
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Achievers
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
When it comes to driving repeat purchases in retail, customer experience is just as important as price, if not more so. With your employees at the forefront, bringing positive or not-so-positive experiences to your customers, it’s important for retail leaders to work with a highly engaged team. Get the fast facts and learn how disengaged employees affect consumers and what you can do to improve engagement levels.
Achievers
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Kronos, the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Boston Globe named Kronos number one on their annual Top Places to Work list. Congrats to them – very well deserved! Enjoy the post.). My new fascination is wearable technology (aka wearables). One of the reasons I’m fascinated with the topic is because the definition of wearables is so broad.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
'For those of you in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! Each of us has our own individual way of expressing thanks. You’ve seen Facebook activities where one person tags a friend and they list what they’re grateful for. Or possibly gratitude journals, whether they’re paper or an app. I found this very cool post idea for expressing thanks on a blog called “ Meet Me at Mike’s ”.
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HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
'Earlier this month, I attended the KronosWorks Conference. I’m looking forward to sharing with you all of my takeaways in the weeks ahead. One experience I wanted to share from my time in Las Vegas was some photos from the Zappos Tour. I’ve written about Zappos before. Hope you enjoy the pictures. The images are: (Top) The Zappos C-Suite. (Bottom left) Human Resources.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'Many experts are speculating that benefits enrollment will increase this year due to the new requirements of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate. With increased participation, you’ll want to have a well thought-out plan to make sure benefits enrollment goes smoothly. These six strategies will help you prepare. 1. Start early. When you can start early – ideally, a year in advance – you have increased flexibility to explore plan options and a broader network of pr
Insperity
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
'Does your HR department feel sabotaged by recurring, day-to-day issues that, while not difficult, are time consuming and necessary? Are these tasks keeping your team from focusing on the overarching goals of your organization? With the right integrated tech tools, your HR department can turn a significant piece of the repetitive work into an automated, symbiotic process.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'As a small business owner or office manager, you’re likely already spread thin. Doing payroll is yet another task on your list of responsibilities. If your payroll is kept in-house, you’re probably familiar with the human errors that can occur when you’re doing things manually. Input errors, tax compliance issues and slow paycheck delivery might come to mind.
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UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
'HR is always a day late and a dollar short. -Chris Powell, CEO BlackbookHR. That comment from Chris Powell has stuck with me since our initial conversation, and I think it’s a reality we all need to be aware of and try to mitigate. Think of it this way — when someone asks finance, sales, or operations about specific facts, figures, and projections, they can typically throw out a ballpark answer within moments.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
'Last week I was talking with some folks about using compensation to drive employee behavior, and it occurred to me that I have never shared anything about that topic here. While I might not be the world’s foremost expert on the topic, I do have a few basic principles that I have relied on over time. The thing that I would like to note is that these apply to organizations of virtually any size.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
'Wow. I just realized that it has been two years since I published my first PHR/SPHR prep course. Time flies! Over that time I have had dozens of students use the course to help them prepare for, and pass, the certification exam. If you are considering the PHR/SPHR and are having trouble staying motivated, keeping on track, and juggling all the terms and theories, then this could be the answer you’re looking for.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
'Not a lot of time to write today. Just wanted to share this. #blessed. The post Briggs is Here appeared first on upstartHR.
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