Achievers
JUNE 19, 2018
When you hire a new employee, that person is already looking for a new job and at risk of quitting. That rather dire warning is offered by Dan Schawbel , research director at Future Workplace and one of Forbes’ “30 under 30” list. Schawbel cites a study by his company showing that one-third of American workers are at the risk of quitting and looking to change their jobs within the next six months.
HR Bartender
JUNE 12, 2018
I came across this article recently on Undercover Recruiter titled, “ Why Employee Retention Should Be a Talent Acquisition Responsibility ”. It’s a good read worth checking out. My takeaway was that talent acquisition professionals play a role in employee retention. They do this by designing a good hiring process. One that accurately reflects the culture of the organization.
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cipHR
JUNE 25, 2018
Struggling to stay cool at work as the mercury rises? These eight tips will help you stay focused as temperatures rise. The UK is enjoying longer summers and warmer days more often: May 2018 was the equal-second warmest May since 1910, with the warmest-recorded early May bank holiday since the day was introduced in 1978, and above-average levels of sunshine across almost the entire country.
15Five
JUNE 14, 2018
The traditional office landscape is changing and has been for quite some time, but the degree to which it should be shifting is subject to debate. Many employees consider their local coffee shop to be the ideal work environment, while traditional company leaders consider remote work to be a threat to their ability to manage employees. Perhaps Gallup CEO Jim Clifton said it best in the 2017 State of the American Workforce Report : “The very practice of management no longer works.”.
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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.
Insperity
JUNE 12, 2018
In an era when the corner office has gone the way of the dodo bird, cubicle etiquette has become a hot topic. Companies of all sizes are increasingly opting for open work environments that cost less to build out while maximizing real estate. Whether your business uses partitioned cubicles or wide-open workspaces and shared desks, chances are your employees have only a small area they can call their own.
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Achievers
JUNE 26, 2018
Paid time off (PTO) is more than a privilege. Hard work and determination are as American as Jersey Shore reunions and bacon-topped desserts. And to make ends meet in our highly competitive, ultra-consumerist society, U.S. employees often find themselves putting in long hours, taking fewer lunch breaks, and even getting side-gigs to keep pace. Well, worth it or not, thou who burneth the candle at both ends burneth out entirely.
HR Bartender
JUNE 10, 2018
Over the past few months, we’ve talked about chatbots and machine learning. It only seems logical that we should have a discussion about artificial intelligence (also known as AI). While these terms are often used in the same sentence, the more I learn, the more I realize that there are subtle nuances in each. Many human resources departments are looking at these approaches to scale their efforts and bring consistency to their activity.
cipHR
JUNE 5, 2018
Divya Shankar explores five signs that your small or medium-sized business is ready to introduce a people management system. It’s good business sense to use specially designed software to help you manage functions such as marketing and accountancy – so why wouldn’t you want to find a digital solution that’ll help you refine and automate your HR processes?
Business Management Daily
JUNE 27, 2018
To be both fair and professional at work, you must strip away your biases and preconceived notions and look at all situations objectively. Murray Nossel recommends using the “What happened?” method to do just that. Here’s the gist of it. The post Become more objective appeared first on Business Management Daily.
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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
Insperity
JUNE 5, 2018
When you see your employees breaking off in clumps, it’s likely they’re drawn to each other based on a common interest, work style, work location or personality. But what happens when those clumps turn into cliques at work? Let’s be clear: People tend to gravitate to others who understand them and where they feel safe. This isn’t a bad thing. Lifetime friendships can be born out of workplace relationships.
Hppy
JUNE 15, 2018
In the past, business leaders have often thought of human resource (HR) specialists as the professionals that ensure that all staff members comply with organizational policies. The role of the human resource specialists has also typically been associated with administrative duties, such as gathering, filing and storing paperwork, and they have traditionally worked in establishing and enforcing company regulations.
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2018
If you always recruit from the same places, with the same methods, you will always get the same people. In today’s competitive market you need to be creative. You have to go where the candidates are and have a long enough lead-time to get a good selection of candidates. If you want to be ahead of the competition, and bring in more innovation, then think with a diversity of thought mindset.
HR Bartender
JUNE 19, 2018
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cipHR
JUNE 4, 2018
Social media can boost culture, collaborative, and give your business a competitive edge. Here are six compelling reasons why your organisation should plug into social networks. Employers can be quick to crack down on social media usage in the office when they are looking for a quick boost to staff productivity, or to prevent adverse publicity. But with an estimated 40% of people worldwide now actively using social media platforms, we’re rapidly reaching the point where their use should be accep
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 27, 2018
Excited to be hosting a guest post from Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel on my blog. They have co-authored a great new book together called The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership. The authors’ “Three-O” Model refocuses leaders to think about outcomes, others, and ourselves–elements of leadership that remain unchanged, whether employees are down […].
Insperity
JUNE 7, 2018
Working with family and friends is a common practice for many small and medium-sized businesses, especially when a company is just starting out. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, almost 20 percent of U.S. businesses are family-owned. And many innovative companies got their start with two friends sharing a good idea.
Hireology
JUNE 28, 2018
The Women in Automotive Conference wrapped up earlier this week, and each year, the conference gives automotive industry leaders the opportunity to come together and discuss empowering and developing women in the industry. With the automotive industry facing staffing shortages, it’s more important than ever before for dealers to have a strategy in place to attract female and other diverse employees.
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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?
Achievers
JUNE 5, 2018
According to the Work Institute’s 2017 Retention Report, 75% of the causes of employee turnover are preventable. That’s excellent news for your HR budget, as the cost of replacing entry-level employees alone hovers near $4,000 per position. A small change in human behavior can be enough to indicate damage in employee motivation. Yet, detecting early signs of employee disengagement is never an easy task.
HR Bartender
JUNE 3, 2018
When it comes to making organizational decisions, good data is essential. Especially when we’re talking about decisions that impact the entire organization like technology investments or HR strategy. One of the best ways to get good data is to participate in surveys. I’m not going to sugar-coat it. Participating in a survey takes time. But the payoff is HUGE because the data is valuable.
cipHR
JUNE 18, 2018
More than half of workers says that distractions are preventing them working properly; we explore how to tackle the most persistent problems, from smartphones to social media. Whether you’re in a busy office, working flexibly in a coffee shop, or spending the day working at home, there is a near-endless range of distractions that could tempt you to spend time away from what you’re supposed to be working on.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 21, 2018
Productivity is important to all working professionals, since high levels of productivity means a lot of work is getting done. One of the difficult things to do is to increase productivity levels, as we all have tendencies to plateau. Despite these tendencies, there are still ways to increase productivity levels. I used to be a […].
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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.
WEX Inc.
JUNE 22, 2018
A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors two employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars. Each quarter, nominations are tallied, read, and carefully considered before being awarded at our company “Town Hall” all-staff meetings where the final nominations are read aloud to highlight just how much the winners have done to deserve the award.
Hireology
JUNE 21, 2018
Women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce, but only 1 in 5 dealership employees are women. And with dealerships facing staffing shortages – fewer than 1% of job seekers would consider working at a dealership – dealers need to make more of an effort to ensure their employment brand and hiring process are inclusive and open to women. One way dealers can improve their hiring efforts to attract more women – and create a more diverse workforce overall – is by asking all job candidates the same
Achievers
JUNE 12, 2018
Companies are trying to find a workspace setup that increases employee productivity. Meanwhile, the employees are hoping that they will be allowed to concentrate or collaborate as needed and still escape unnecessary distractions. Getting the design of an office right can be hard – it is clearly a moving target. Let’s take a look back at the history of office design.
HR Bartender
JUNE 24, 2018
Just in case you missed it, a few months ago, I wrote an article about the things that recruiters want from job seekers. I received a comment saying that it would be interesting to look at the flip side: What do job seekers want from recruiters? Great question! So, a few weeks ago, I set up a survey for you to tell me your thoughts. I received almost 100 responses.
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.
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