June, 2013

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Gallup says managers from hell are costing you billions

Achievers

Managers from hell are the reason your top employees hate their job. Recent Gallup research shows that these managers are responsible for actively disengaging employees, costing the U.S. an estimated $450 billion to $550 billion annually. You read that right—bad managers are catastrophic for businesses. Only 30 percent of Americans with full-time jobs are engaged.

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Is the Unemployment Rate Really 100%?

Talent Culture

'The May unemployment numbers were just released by the Labor Department, citing the addition of 175,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. But when you are the one who is unemployed, the unemployment rate is 100% and these numbers mean little to your individual progress. Rather than getting caught up in these statistics, focus on what you can do to move your search forward.

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3 Reasons Why You Need to Update Your Employee Handbook

Insperity

Mark Twain said “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – ‘tis the difference between the lightning- bug and the lightning.”. In business, the difference between the almost right word and the right word can mean a lawsuit or a boycott. For example, when two Whole Foods employees in Albuquerque, New Mexico , complained that they had been suspended briefly for speaking Spanish at work, groups like the New Mexico League of United Latin American Citi

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Buyer beware: How to uncover the worst résumé falsehoods

Business Management Daily

Between 10% and 30% of résumés include untruths according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The post Buyer beware: How to uncover the worst résumé falsehoods appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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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Thoughts on India, its HR/technology space and the latest on Oracle

Ahmed's Universe

'BANGALORE Wipro''s HQ in the Electronic City district of Bangalore The last few few weeks have been hectic as I crossed half the globe to visit the center of the universe, a.k.a. Bangalore, heart of the Indian IT industry before heading back to Europe for a 10-day training on Workday in London. (Interesting how one''s center of universe tends to change over time: for a decade when I worked for US software powerhouses PeopleSoft and Oracle it used to be San Francisco, now that I work for an Indi

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5 must-reads for the in-the-know HR Professional: Week of June 21st , 2013

Achievers

Another exciting and educational event this week in Chicago! If you had the pleasure to attend there was no shortage of sessions, parties, and people to connect with at this year’s conference. A few highlights that stand out are Hillary Clinton’s opening keynote on Sunday, Glassdoor’s Tweet Up party featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff at the iconic House of Blues venue, and the buzz at the HIVE, SHRM’s social media hub.

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Ask Amelia: Get the most from your personal brand on LinkedIn

Achievers

Dear Amelia, how can I get the most out of my personal brand on LinkedIn? New connections and potential employers are looking at your social profile, so you should take advantage of this opportunity. Here are four tips to help you get the most out of your personal brand on LinkedIn: Cover the basics. Fill in as much information about your work experience as possible.

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[White paper] Class of 2013: Attract and retain tomorrow’s top talent

Achievers

It’s that special time of year where graduation speeches top YouTube and employers gear up for a new wave of applicants. And time for the annual Class of 2013 survey from Achievers and ConnectEDU! We surveyed over 10,000 recent graduates this year about what they expect from future employers and what they are bringing to the table. Overall, many of the results have been the same year over year, even in surprising areas like expected tenure.

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Margaritas on us! Stop by booth #2455 and say hi at SHRM 2013

Achievers

The HR community is buzzing about SHRM’s annual conference coming up next week, and we couldn’t be more excited! From June 16-19 Achievers will be hanging out with the vibrant human resources community—oh, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Check out our round-up of advice to prepare for next week’s conference, and if you’ll be attending, be sure to stop by booth #2455.

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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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Ask Amelia: Tips for HR to be viewed as strategic power players

Achievers

HR is always fighting to get into the business discussion – we have all heard it. So what’s the best way to add value and show the organization that you are a business leader? . First things first: learn your business. Understand how you make, move, and sell your product. Grasp what key business initiatives must be delivered, then fold in the people agenda to that strategy.

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5 must-reads for the in-the-know HR professional: Week of June 7th, 2013

Achievers

The SHRM National Conference , June 15-19 in Chicago, is fast approaching. That means if you are a lucky HR professional that will be going this year, there is lots to be done, so much to be seen, and numerous people to meet. Whether this is your first, second or 15 th SHRM there is always something new to learn, so in that spirit, below is a collection of articles from seasoned SHRM go-er’s to make your SHRM experience the best one yet!

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Why are men more engaged than women?

Achievers

What makes an engaged employee? In our past research , we’ve talked about how recognition, rewards, and effective management can lead to Employee Success™, but these influences affect everyone differently; what works for one employee may not work for another. So, when A chievers and the Human Capital Institute designed our engagement survey earlier this year, we asked some demographic questions to help unravel the mystery.

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Travel for Business? 10 Tips to Maximize Your Travel Rewards

Insperity

In the 2009 movie “Up in the Air”, the main character, Ryan Bingham, has business travel down to a science. He knows how to pack efficiently. He knows which airport lines move faster. And he’s a pro at maximizing his frequent flyer miles. “I don’t spend a nickel, if I can help it,” he says, “unless it somehow profits my mileage account.”. You don’t need to be as extreme as Bingham, though, to earn free flights and vacations.

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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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How to Keep Up the Good Work With an Employee Bonus Program

Insperity

Any time employees are recognized for a job well done, it’s good for business. And an effective employee bonus program can help reinforce the message by rewarding positive performance. Sure, a steady paycheck is the main reason employees clock in every day. But if that’s where your compensation strategy ends, you might want to consider installing revolving doors.

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6 Stay Interview Questions That Top Employers Ask

Insperity

If you’re just learning about “stay” interviews, you may be imagining yourself in your office, facing a key member of your team who has just resigned, trying to convince that employee to “stay” with your organization. However, you don’t need to wait until an employee is leaving to hold a stay interview, when there may be little you can do to change his or her mind.

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Top 5 ‘lightning rod’ terms to avoid with employees

Business Management Daily

As a manager, you know how important it is to use the correct employment terms with employees. Using the wrong terms can expose your company to expensive lawsuits. The top five 'lightning rod' terms to avoid with employees: The post Top 5 ‘lightning rod’ terms to avoid with employees appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Don’t Get Caught Without These FLSA Records

Insperity

A Japanese steakhouse in Louisiana owed nearly $115,000 after the Department of Labor found minimum wage, record-keeping and overtime violations…. An oilfield services company in Oklahoma paid more than $50,000 for violating overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act …. A staffing agency had to pay out almost $2 million for improper pay and record-keeping practices ….

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

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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Are You a Resume Hoarder?

Talent Culture

'Resume to Referral has a brilliant infographic called A void Being a Resume Hoarder that points out some of the things job seekers tend to keep on their resumes that should have been tossed out with the trash years ago. Writing a resume can be an emotional process and it can be difficult for some to maintain objectivity during the writing process because the person has become attached to their own “stuff.” They remember the grit and determination that went into some of their earlier

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