Achievers

MAY 31, 2016

Staff turnover can be damaging to your organization, and you can only tackle this problem by identifying and changing its main causes. Below are a few strategies you can use to gather data on why your employees are leaving. Exit interviews . A properly conducted exit interview can yield a goldmine of information to help reduce future turnover. To get the most value from this conversation, you need to ensure departing employees feel free to disclose their real reasons for leaving.

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HR Bartender

JUNE 3, 2016

The reason I named this blog HR Bartender was because, as an HR professional, I always thought people wanted me to act like a bartender – listen, support and offer a suggestion when appropriate. One of the other things bartenders do is mix drinks – meaning they take a variety of ingredients and put them together to create something tasty. HR professionals do the same thing with strategy.

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15Five

JUNE 1, 2016

When was the last time you appreciated an employee ? When Emily says “Great job Phil!” to her direct report, that might make his day (and have Emily feel great, since sharing gratitude is proven to make those on the giving end also feel happier). But is that enough to have Phil feel motivated, engaged, and truly appreciated? Let’s set a bit of context, since Emily’s seemingly innocent gesture can actually have the opposite impact: 1) Phil was overlooked for a promotion, which was given to

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Talent Culture

MAY 31, 2016

I meet many job seekers who have never had to conduct a formal job search. After coaching over a thousand clients at every professional level and across practically every industry, I’ve found that most make the same rookie mistakes. If you’re looking for a new job, below are some tips for starting off your search on the right foot: 1. If you have spent the last eight hours posting for jobs online, you have wasted seven hours and 50 minutes.

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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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Achievers

JUNE 2, 2016

Competition for top talent is intense, and your highly skilled workers are constantly being wooed by recruiters from other organizations. To build a strong company culture and foster employee engagement and alignment, you need to recognize their contributions in a way that makes them feel genuinely appreciated. The acronym R.I.S.E. is a helpful way to summarize these four employee recognition best practices: R: Regular.

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Insperity

JUNE 2, 2016

Sometimes it’s not what candidates say, but what they don’t say that raises a red flag. Whether it’s an uncomfortable silence, lack of eye contact or myriad other nonverbal cues, how should you assess and move past those faux pas? Here are 10 awkward moments that can reveal truths about your candidates that they’re not telling you. 1. Silence. Have you ever asked a question in an interview only to get a blank stare as a response?

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UpstartHR

MAY 31, 2016

This week I have a treat for you. I had the opportunity as part of my role on the #SHRM16 social media coverage team to interview Rohini Anand, Senior Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Global Chief Diversity Officer. She will be speaking at the SHRM Conference on June 20th from 2:00-3:15 in case you are interested in seeing her after reviewing this interview.

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Achievers

JUNE 1, 2016

If you haven’t heard the news already, Achievers Customer Experience (ACE), our annual employee engagement and user conference, will be in Toronto this September! We provide our attendees with a compelling lineup of speakers who are experts in engagement, rewards and recognition, HR technology, and the Achievers platform. Register for ACE Now! .

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HR Bartender

MAY 31, 2016

The regular conversations about generations in the workplace raise an issue for candidates, employees, and employers – age bias. It might also be a first reaction to think age bias only happens to older people. But that’s not necessarily true. Today’s reader note explains: I’m starting to look for a new job. I am 29 years old and graduated with my business degree 3 years ago.

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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

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cipHR

JUNE 1, 2016

Emotional intelligence can have a significant impact on your professional career. That’s why it's vital to understand what it is, and its importance in the workplace. People have different personalities, emotional capabilities and strengths, and these factors can greatly impact the way they work. What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to know and manage one’s emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

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Insperity

MAY 31, 2016

An ace pitcher alone doesn’t guarantee a winning baseball game, just as a growing business needs a strong team and a deep bench of employees who are trusted to make good decisions. However, entrepreneurs and less experienced managers often have trouble letting go , thinking they should make all the decisions. The result? Employees aren’t empowered to move forward, slowing down the company’s response.

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Hppy

JUNE 1, 2016

How many times have you or your employees dreaded having to go to a meeting? Have you ever not looked forward to sitting at the same conference table or sitting in the same office you have for hundreds of other meetings? This could become a problem of the past with one of the growing trends in business: walking meetings. This type of meeting is exactly as it sounds.

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HR Bartender

MAY 29, 2016

Social media is defined as technology tools that allow people or companies to create, share, or exchange information. The information might be career related, ideas, personal interests, or pictures/videos. It can take place over public communities or private networks. Social media is constantly changing but there are some principles that remain universal, which is great because you can use the principles to learn the next new social media sensation.

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Advertiser: Paycor

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Winston Benefits

MAY 31, 2016

In a way, employee communication is like sales or marketing — you should always be communicating with employees in new and interesting ways, and keeping track of what works and what doesn’t. But a recent survey by Navera about employee communications indicates that HR departments still aren’t happy with their own efforts: Only 29 percent of respondents said they were satisfied with employee communication efforts, and that 40 percent said email was effective, even though it’s the most used channe

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Asure Software

MAY 31, 2016

“Be the change you wish to see in the world,” while an oft quoted statement and very applicable in a myriad of situations, it is especially important in circumstances where transitions are underway. Change management processes often fail, because the transition “is conceived as an outside-in process” according to researchers. Change Management is an approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and/or organizations to a desired future state.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 2, 2016

Employees who are members of the National Guard or Reserves are heroes. Here’s what you need to do to ensure they are paid properly while they are serving the country. The post Uncle Sam wants you—to pay military staff properly appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Hppy

JUNE 2, 2016

Businesses are becoming increasingly more complicated as industries evolve. These days, it’s the norm to have an extremely complex and diverse workforce. People of all generations are working together as one. They are employees from different backgrounds, all working in the same institution. As such, leaders are finding it increasingly difficult to manage a complex workforce effectively.

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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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Hireology

MAY 31, 2016

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Asure Software

MAY 31, 2016

“Be the change you wish to see in the world,” while an oft quoted statement and very applicable in a myriad of situations, it is especially important in circumstances where transitions are underway. Change management processes often fail, because the transition “is conceived as an outside-in process” according to researchers. Change Management is an approach … Continue reading "Change Management: Creating Change That Lasts".

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Winston Benefits

JUNE 2, 2016

Sales of voluntary benefits continued to grow in 2015, according to a LIMRA survey. Businesses clearly are getting on board with the notion that benefits will aid retention and recruiting efforts, but are employees seeing value? Maybe not. And employers may be showing signs of fatigue, with a number saying multiple benefit agreements make things overly complicated.

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Hppy

MAY 30, 2016

While the pressure remains high to replace aging core software and secure an advanced solution that can track and analyze these KPIs, it’s critical that you take the time to assess and choose the right HR software solution for your particular needs. So where do you start? Before diving into HR providers directories or reading the latest “Best solutions.” and “Top 10 products.” articles, make sure you go into an in-depth analysis of what type of solution would fit your business strategy and your

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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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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 31, 2016

A positive work environment starts from the top down. When a manager is passionate, sets a good example, is connected to their employees, and encourages innovation and collaboration, everyone is able to thrive. But when a manager fails to do these things, the whole office can suffer. What do you do when you disagree with […].

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Hppy

JUNE 3, 2016

Welcome to another weekly round-up of the most shared and talked-about articles from the world of HR! Touching on HR technology, leadership, change management and employee engagement statistics, these are this week’s most popular articles: Pic Reports: Wearable Technology And Work. A relatable article on the benefits and potential dangers of technology in the workplace, namely wearables.

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