Achievers

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Do you dread throwing the obligatory annual office holiday party? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. While popular among employees, holiday parties can be stressful for managers because spouses and partners may be present, alcohol is usually involved, and inhibitions are generally lowered. Here are six of the most common pitfalls of office holiday parties, along with easy tips for heading them off.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Capella University. Capella is an accredited online university dedicated to providing an exceptional, professionally-aligned education that puts you in the best position to succeed in your field. They offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees as well as certificate programs for human resources and business professionals.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 2, 2015

You take a risk each time you set out to fill an opening with the perfect candidate. Can you fully understand your candidate’s work style, attitude and personality (essentially, all the things that matter in an employee) from just a few documents, phone calls and meetings? Not likely. Most eager candidates are on their best behavior during an interview.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

A few weeks ago, one of my good friends was tapping away at his phone, and I asked him what he was up to. He told me that he was playing this “Clash of Clans” game online. During my college days, I played games regularly. I enjoyed it, and it was a great way to pass the time. Now that I have kids I don’t have much time for games anymore, so I started to dismiss it.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2015

How do you choose which employees to promote? If you’re like most managers, your answer is straightforward: You move up the workers who perform their duties most competently. Unfortunately, relying on strong performance as your only criterion for promotion may cause your organization to suffer from the Peter Principle. This principle was identified over four decades ago by Dr.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 2, 2015

You take a risk each time you set out to fill an opening with the perfect candidate. Can you fully understand your candidate’s work style, attitude and personality (essentially, all the things that matter in an employee) from just a few documents, phone calls and meetings? Not likely. Most eager candidates are on their best behavior during an interview.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The Surefire Way to Improve Employee Performance in 15 Minutes a Day. How would you like to know a super simple way to help improve your team’s productivity, increase accountability and boost the likelihood of achieving long-term goals? Well today you’re in luck. We’re going to pull back the kimono and show you the strategy our team has been using successfully for years to improve each employee’s performance.

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Talent Culture

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Mercer recently released their 2015/2016 U.S. Compensation Planning Survey , indicating a trend towards continuing to reward top performers and incentivize employees through recognition opportunities that are not only linked to base pay. The key findings of the survey are below. The average salary increase budget is expected to be 2.9% in 2016, up slightly from the average increase budget of 2.8% in 2015.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

We know that one of the most effective ways to recruit is using employee referral programs. Last year, SilkRoad reported that employee referrals in the U.S. accounted for 57% of interviews and 61% of hires. So we agree – employee referrals are important to our overall recruitment efforts. But, how does this relate to employee well-being? While we talk about how successful employee referral programs are, we don’t always talk about what makes them successful.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Talk of emotional intelligence, or EQ, and its importance for business success has been around for years, but some leaders still think it is touchy-feely nonsense. The problem with this train of thought? Nothing could be further from the truth. EQ can actually make or break a person’s career, and that means every leader needs to be smart about emotional intelligence.

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Asure Software

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Remember when we introduced you to cloud-based move add change management software? We told you all about the advantages your organization could reap. Now we’re here to show you the impact it can have on your organization. You might have heard that 91% of Millennials stay at a job less than 2.5 years. That means … Continue reading "Impacting your business with move management".

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Today's new payroll numbers show that employers are confident in bringing on that extra employee or two, expecially at this time of year. But too often, part-timers don't get the same HR attention as full-timers. If your organization employes lots of part-timers or seasonal staff, consider these tips.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The jobs conversation isn’t going away. What I mean by that is the challenges of finding, hiring, and retaining talent will be with us for a while. This infographic, courtesy of Jobvite, really offers a big picture view of where the employment market is right now. The U.S. unemployment rate is at pre-Great Recession levels. That being said, there are some regions of the country that have higher rates of unemployment and haven’t completely bounced back.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Talk of emotional intelligence, or EQ, and its importance for business success has been around for years, but some leaders still think it is touchy-feely nonsense. The problem with this train of thought? Nothing could be further from the truth. EQ can actually make or break a person’s career, and that means every leader needs to be smart about emotional intelligence.

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PeopleStrategy

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Atlanta-based Human Capital Management solution provider has undergone a rigorous examination by an independent third-party to ensure that it meets attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. (Atlanta, GA) November 30, 2015 – A leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions for mid-market employers, PeopleStrategy, Inc.® understands the importance of compliance with rigorous operating standards

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Asure Software

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Remember when we introduced you to cloud-based move add change management software? We told you all about the advantages your organization could reap. Now we’re here to show you the impact it can have on your organization. You might have heard that 91% of Millennials stay at a job less than 2.5 years. That means lots of changes in your organization.

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