Achievers

APRIL 21, 2016

If employees have been underperforming, performance improvement plans are sometimes the best option. This process can be awkward for managers as well as employees, but the right approach can reduce everyone’s discomfort. Here are four tips for increasing the chances that your employees will react constructively when you have to put them on a PIP: Provide specific factual documentation.

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APRIL 19, 2016

I love the definition of employee engagement that I read in this recent TalentCulture post. It’s succinct and comprehensive: . When employees are engaged, they adopt the vision, values, and purpose of the organization they work for. They become passionate contributors, innovating problem solvers, and stunning colleagues. . But what does it mean to be a disengaged employee ?

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HR Bartender

APRIL 17, 2016

I recently heard a speaker talk about employee pay and engagement. They said, “Misunderstood pay can be a huge distraction.” They’re absolutely right. But, misunderstanding pay is different from being disappointed or frustrated about pay. I’d like to think if an employee doesn’t understand their compensation, it can be resolved with education.

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cipHR

APRIL 21, 2016

Increasing employee productivity should be at the forefront of any successful business strategy. Ensuring that you're getting the most from your employees is paramount to achieving your brand's goals and growing as an organisation. HR departments can have a positive influence on employee productivity in a number of ways; these ideas are all in plain sight - part of everyday office life - and, in some cases, are easily achievable. 1.

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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

APRIL 19, 2016

Have you considered paying some of your workers’ tuition to continue their education? In an era where employee engagement is a top priority for businesses, tuition assistance is a much-sought-after company benefit. But it also has the potential to be a burden on your bottom line, so you must determine whether it ultimately provides a good return on your investment.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 19, 2016

On the surface, this question might appear like a no-brainer, but there are more nuances to the situation than you think. Do you think people should put their image on their CV’s? We’re doing so many headshots for LinkedIn but not sure about CV. This note doesn’t mention resumes, but let’s include them anyway because many people use the terms interchangeably.

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Insperity

APRIL 21, 2016

It’s a given – not everyone on your team is going to have the same work style. One person may like to talk things out while another prefers to create a checklist alone. Half the team wants a quick decision, while the other half needs time to consider all their options first. Good, bad or neutral, these behavior styles shape how your employees see the world, communicate with each other and prioritize activities.

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15Five

APRIL 21, 2016

In 2002, college students at the University of Virginia created National High Five Day , an unofficial national holiday. On this day, strangers can approach each other for high fives without fear of confusion or reprisal. For those of you unfamiliar with this phenomenon, here is a definition from Wikipedia: The high five is a hand gesture that occurs when two people simultaneously raise one hand each, about head-high, and push, slide, or slap the flat of their palm against the flat palm of the o

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 22, 2016

Even with a tight job market, it is still cheaper to keep your employees rather than replace them with new ones. The cost of training a new employee, as well as the added overhead of getting them up to speed, can be costly and usually results in slowing down of services. Retaining employees need not […].

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HR Bartender

APRIL 21, 2016

There appears to be a full blown rebellion of the annual performance review. I’m still not convinced that the answer is to ditch the appraisal process. Even if your organization has transitioned to a series of shorter feedback sessions instead of the annual review, it’s possible the symptoms that plague the annual review will surface: manager bias , lack of valuable feedback, inconsistency, etc.

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Asure Software

APRIL 18, 2016

Adapting a forward-thinking approach toward human capital management (HCM) means that now more than ever, company leaders need to consider their employees’ preferences. By 2020, industries will be looking to fill 85 million jobs and because of this, thinking now about how your company will attract and retain talent is crucial. Integrating adaptable and easy-to-learn technology can help prepare your company for the modern workforce and the future of work.

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Winston Benefits

APRIL 19, 2016

Alicia Greco has worked in the benefits industry for more than 10 years, focusing on retirement and health. She now oversees the account management team here at Winston Benefits, including accounting, implementation and customer service. I talked with her recently about the advice she has for benefits managers to make their complicated jobs easier — and learned she’s a big fan of keeping things simple.

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 22, 2016

If you are a regular reader of my blog you will know that I love to read and share information on all types of business books. This post is not my typical book review, but for those that know me it will not come as a surprise. I am also a big science fiction geek […].

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HR Bartender

APRIL 22, 2016

The United States does many things well, but one place where we’re missing the mark is paid parental leave. The U.S. is 1 of only 4 countries that does not offer federally mandated paid parental leave to anyone. We’re the only industrialized country to offer zero weeks of paid leave for new mothers. And 70 percent of fathers who take parental leave average ten days or less.

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cipHR

APRIL 19, 2016

Keeping up with all the latest HR related news is a difficult and time consuming task. From talent attraction best practices to the latest in big data innovations, there's a plethora of topics to research to ensure that you're using the latest strategies and HR solutions to benefit your brand. Whether your specific interest's in employer branding , leadership or any other industry related topic, below are 81 HR related news feeds which we've hand picked from various leading online sources and

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Talent Culture

APRIL 21, 2016

If you think doing volunteer work is just “filler to pad the resume” while you are looking for a “real job,” then think again. It can make or break you during a job search. Pro bono work can include anything from nonprofit projects to community service and even religious or alumni events. No matter what you invest your time in, it’s all a lot like an extended behavioral interview.

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 22, 2016

We’ve all dreamt about saying goodbye to our boss and starting a new company where we are our in charge. Instead of having someone constantly breathing down your neck, suddenly you’re in control of your career and success. You get to decide how much work you do and when. You get to choose your role in […].

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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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Winston Benefits

APRIL 21, 2016

Nobody likes to get stuck with a needle, but vaccines are one of the most important and effective ways to stop the spread of diseases. As we approach World Immunization Week , set for April 24-30, it’s a good time to reinforce the importance of immunizations in public health, especially in the face of the Zika virus scare. Employers play a strong role in public health through providing health benefits, so read on to catch up with some of the latest breakthroughs in disease prevention.

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UpstartHR

APRIL 18, 2016

Wellness as an employee benefit has expanded in the last year or two to include more than just the physical aspect–it now wraps in financial, emotional, and other types of wellness as well. That’s a good thing, because 68% of workers rely on their workplace coverage for their families’ financial security, according to the Guardian Workplace Benefits Study.

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Talent Culture

APRIL 16, 2016

When I diagnose problems clients have with their interview strategy, I often notice they answer interview questions too generally. They attempt to convey their fit for the job by describing the personal attributes they think make them relevant for the position. They explain they are team players, flexible and good communicators; they claim they are passionate about their work.

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 22, 2016

We’ve all dreamt about saying goodbye to our boss and starting a new company where we are our in charge. Instead of having someone constantly breathing down your neck, suddenly you’re in control of your career and success. You get to decide how much work you do and when. You get to choose your role in […].

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Hppy

APRIL 22, 2016

After what has been a very productive week for us, with the launch of our new white paper on improving the employee experience using people analytics , we’re happy that it’s Friday again! Here are this week’s best HR & Workplace articles: Office Perks Are Dumb. It’s a thought that has definitely crossed our collective mind at some point. Rebecca Greenfield digs deeper into the culture of office perks, where it all started and how companies are now relying on this strategy to retain and motiv

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AssuredPartners

APRIL 20, 2016

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Asure Software

APRIL 18, 2016

Adapting a forward-thinking approach toward human capital management (HCM) means that now more than ever, company leaders need to consider their employees’ preferences. By 2020, industries will be looking to fill 85 million jobs and because of this, thinking now about how your company will attract and retain talent is crucial. Integrating adaptable and easy-to-learn … Continue reading "Redefining HCM for the forward-thinking workplace".

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 17, 2016

In Jim’s previous post, he discussed The Grand Crisis Response Management Strategy: 5 Crucial, Time-Sensitive Steps that End All Crises. In continuing the segment on what to do during and after a crisis, Jim’s newest post is; OK, So You Have Lots of Enemies & People Mad at You: 5 Ways to Wage Peace; 4 Things […].

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