Sat.Aug 04, 2018 - Fri.Aug 10, 2018

article thumbnail

A Recognition Moment: An Interview with Sandra Garcia of General Motors

Achievers

Meet Sandra Garcia Global Compensation CoE (Center of Expertise) Lead for Global Strategic Initiatives – Global Recognition and Global Service Awards Programs, General Motors . Sandra Garcia resides in Rosario, Argentina and has worked for General Motors (GM) for close to 21 years. Sandra knew early on in her career that she wanted to work for a global company that would allow her to collaborate with people from different countries and cultures.

article thumbnail

Florida Division Seeking Vocational Services

Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation published a Request for Contract Proposal to solicit competitive responses from firms that are qualified, interested and capable of providing effective and efficient Reemployment Services and/or Vocational Evaluation Services to eligible injured workers. This solicitation is exempt from competitive solicitation pursuant to Section 287.057 (3)(e)10., Florida Statutes.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

4 Reasons to Start an HR Lab

HR Bartender

I was at a conference recently where a speaker used the term “HR Lab”. I thought it was pretty cool. My vision of a lab is a place where you test out new things. Or you take existing things and tweak them a little. Human resources could definitely use a Lab. When I think back on my HR career, I know there have been times when I would have loved to spend more time thinking through a policy or procedure.

article thumbnail

Five fun activities that’ll help to improve employee engagement

cipHR

Try these five fun activities to help boost engagement, build relationships and improve collaboration at work. Encouraging and nurturing employee engagement is not always easy. With more and more employees working remotely, and the proliferation of messaging apps and email meaning that there’s less need to speak to colleagues in person, it’s becoming harder for organisations to encourage collaboration and team work.

article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

When Will Companies Realize That Culture is Not Just an HR Thing?

Achievers

When I talk to business owners and executives about wanting to improve their culture, their typical response is that culture is something that HR is responsible for. This response is a clear indication that those at the top are still disconnected from what truly matters. When will business owners, executives, and managers realize that each of them is responsible for shaping and managing company culture each day?

More Trending

article thumbnail

Employee Disengagement – Not the Same As Being Grumpy

HR Bartender

If you haven’t seen it, there’s an interesting article in The New York Times titled, “ Generation Grumpy: Why You May Be Unhappy if You’re Around 50 ”. The article talks about how people usually become more mellow with age BUT not the current group of middle aged Americans (aka the “Grumpy Middle”). My take from the article is that this group of people missed out on their peak income earning years because of economic downturns like the Great Recession and the growing wealth gap.

article thumbnail

How to Avoid Distractions While Working

Take It Personel-ly

Distractions and tiredness are the bane of productivity, and both go hand in hand. Distractions are more easily succumbed to when you’re tired, and being distracted is tiring in itself. I find the easiest way to deal with my lack of productivity is to avoid distractions while I work. Here’s how I do that: Make […].

73
article thumbnail

5 Business Impacts of Social Recognition

Achievers

Are you an HR professional who’s eager to give your company the advantages of a technology-based social recognition program? When you make your pitch to key executives, you need a way to define and quantify the benefits of such a program. Below, we line up five positive impacts of recognizing and rewarding your employees; present these to anyone who cares about your organization, and you can’t help but win them over!

article thumbnail

Here’s How Improved Hiring Can Increase Your Home Health Care Agency’s Profitability

Hireology

The home health care industry is rapidly growing and shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, Americans are projected to spend $5.7 trillion on home health care by 2026. But despite the growth, the industry faces significant challenges with securing top talent and remaining profitable. Between baby boomers retiring at a rapid rate, a talent shortage in home health care and costly compliance hurdles, home health care agencies need to identify new ways to stay competitive and profitable.

Media 60
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Bookmark This! Content Curation Edition

HR Bartender

A few years ago, I was introduced to the concept of curation. It’s when information is gathered relevant to a particular topic or interest. Curation can be provided by individuals. For example, some could say that this issue of “Bookmark This!” is curated around the subject of curation. Curation can also be provided by companies. For example, there’s a lot of curated newsletters popping up like The Skimm, Morning Brew , and NextDraft.

IT 73
article thumbnail

New Ways to Improve Communication During Open Enrollment

Winston Benefits

Getting employees to participate in open enrollment is very important. But keeping employees focused on open enrollment can be challenging. Fortunately, there are new ways to communicate with employees and get their attention. Webinars and Video Tutorials.

article thumbnail

The Reasons Why You Should Support Employee Development

HR Digest

Most times, employers try to avoid extra business cost by totally avoiding employee development and education activities. But in the long run, that helps the employers to be on the losing side. The pros by far outweigh the cons and you reap the benefits of employee development over time. Aside from having to keep extra cost while budgeting for your staff development, there are more to gain in learning different techniques for employee retention.

article thumbnail

Hireology Employee Spotlight: Johnny Bartlett

Hireology

This post is the first in our new series of Hireology employee spotlights. Stay tuned to learn more about a day in the life as a Hireologist! Name: Johnny Bartlett. Team: Business Operations. Role: Salesforce Administrator. Johnny Bartlett started with Hireology as his first job out of college and has contributed to many teams across the company in several different roles.

PTO 60
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Payroll in Asia: managing people, process and policy in a diverse region

Ascender

Sign up and get our free guide to Payroll in Asia. The Asia Pacific region is home to 60 per cent of the world’s population and a mix of emerging and developed economies. An increasing number of international businesses have been establishing a presence in the region, but not without its challenges. While the region was found to have the lowest level of payroll complexity, Asia has the highest rating for the number of languages spoken and number of people being paid in non-local currencies and c

Payroll 68
article thumbnail

Team vs. individual performance: Should you measure both?

Insperity

Is your performance appraisal process preparing your company for success now and in the future? Are you evaluating employees from a “team vs. individual performance” perspective? The rise of technology and an ever-changing marketplace mean that an employee’s ability to work well in a high-performing team environment grows in importance by the day. Your company is tasked with aligning itself with customer needs and staying agile enough to adapt as those needs evolve.

article thumbnail

5 major benefits of HCM software

PeopleStrategy

In today’s on-demand, always-on business world, the value of efficiency has never been higher. Organizations are under great pressure to lower costs and increase productivity while maintaining a high level of service. For HR, this means establishing best practices, efficient processes and leveraging a reliable human capital management (HCM) / HR solution to streamline time-consuming administrative tasks. “Reliable HCM software and related best practices elevate HR beyond the administ

article thumbnail

What Most Successful Leaders Do Every Day

HR Digest

The control and organization of people by mostly portraying exemplary conducts for others to copy or follow and providing guidance is not a simply delegated task. Leadership qualities are acquired over time and fine-tuned steadily by learning from experiences. And most successful leaders might not even be self-aware while amassing these qualities which only manifest when there is a need for organizational headship and direction.

IT 61
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

5 Tips for Millennials to Improve Professional Communication

Hppy

Millennials who want increased workplace responsibilities must learn how to communicate professionally. Effective workplace communication can help young career professionals advance their careers and enjoy their job. Communication is an important skill, and it helps employers view ambitious, upwardly mobile professionals in a positive light. Training in interpersonal communication can prepare young professionals for a successful career.

Media 65
article thumbnail

Manage Team Bandwidth By Adopting A Growth Mindset And These Proven Techniques

15Five

“Bandwidth! My kingdom for more team bandwidth!”. Okay, maybe Shakespeare used a slightly different term in Richard III (I think it had something to do with a horse), but this would certainly be an apt replacement for many managers out there today. As corporate purse strings tighten in the post-recession era and the need for ROI is seemingly ever-increasing, it’s not uncommon for workloads to expand without the corresponding increase in talent.

article thumbnail

What You Need to Know About Age Discrimination

Best Money Moves

In the Best Money Moves Roundup, we run down the latest news on unemployment, age discrimination, hiring tech and retention. The July jobs report from the Labor Department shows that unemployment has dropped to 3.9 percent. Employers will need to to develop new strategies to build successful workforces with unemployment is at its lowest rate since 2000.

article thumbnail

How to handle the overly chatty coworker?

HR Digest

The act of garnishing work life with some social activities at the office is essential. It promotes both corporate relationships and avenues for empathy, aside from allowing team members to gain more information about their projects. But chatty coworkers are far from understanding their boundaries; when to cease from demanding for further social attention from others or allow for a calm work environment.

IT 61
article thumbnail

Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

article thumbnail

Six steps you can take to close your gender pay gap

cipHR

The Government Equalities Office has released new guidance to help employers close their gender pay gaps. Four months on from the first gender pay gap reporting deadline, MPs are calling for the reporting requirements to be extended to all UK companies with more than 50 employees. As we wait to see if the recommendation because regulation, the Government Equalities Office has released new evidence-based guidance to help employers close their gender pay gaps.

article thumbnail

Create a Modern Workspace

eni

It is no secret that employees who are happy in their environment are more satisfied and productive. Offices designed with comfort in mind represent the organization’s investment in employees’ needs, work styles and overall satisfaction. Creating a space that employees want to spend time in offers employers an unmatched, ongoing attraction and retention solution.

article thumbnail

What Can You Do to Stop Age Discrimination in the Workplace?

Best Money Moves

Older employees offer immense talents but often face age discrimination and high unemployment rates. Here’s how employers can help. The July jobs report from the Labor Department shows that unemployment has dropped to 3.9 percent. Employers will need to to develop new strategies to build successful workforces with unemployment is at its lowest rate since 2000.

article thumbnail

How to Help Your Employees Find Their Flow

Hppy

Finding “flow” is a common phrase used among eccentric tech billionaires, musicians, and world-famous artists. However, discovering one’s flow is not limited to the rich and famous. In fact, it is possible for your employees to find their flow in the workplace to help drastically increase productivity while providing a happy and satisfying environment that offers continuous encouragement and empowerment.

article thumbnail

How to Implement Pay Transparency: A Comprehensive Guide

With pay transparency legislation on the rise globally, it can be difficult for organizations to navigate how to share salary ranges due to administrative complexities, lack of clear job architecture, employee reactions, and more. To help make this process easier, Barley's comprehensive guide shares how to begin implementing pay transparency while staying true to your compensation philosophy.