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Building Blocks of Great Performance Management: 3 Common Goals

Achievers

Before we hit that reboot button on our performance management programs, let’s be absolutely clear on what performance management actually is, and why we should be doing it. As diverse as organizations are (and as diverse as their PM solutions should be) it is helpful to anchor our thinking within a basic framework. This framework represents the universal outcomes of strong performance programs— outcomes that I’ve come to recognize as indicators of great organizational performance.

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The 10 Skills Every Recruiter Should Have

HR Bartender

I should probably add “hiring manager” to the title of this post. The individuals responsible for finding and hiring the organization’s talent need skills. It’s not fair to simply say, “Hey! Go hire some high performers and rock stars. Oh, and do it quickly. And, cheaply.” I’m not writing this post to say that a recruiter or hiring manager needs to have these skills before they can get involved in the recruiting process.

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7 strategies for more effective communication across your organization

Insperity

It probably comes as no surprise that the most successful businesses are made up of highly engaged employees. These top-performing workforces share a relentless dedication to what’s in the best interest of their employers. They’re committed, determined and consistently instrumental in increasing their companies’ productivity. Every business owner’s dream, right?

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How the Save Local Businesses Act Could Impact Franchisees

Hireology

Several policies were rolled out by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in 2015 that redefined the definition of a “joint employer,” disrupting the way franchise businesses independently hire, set wages, manage their staff and run day-to-day operations. The change in policy has meant that rather than franchisees having full control over these aspects of the business, the joint employer ruling put liability on franchisors for workplace conditions and violation s.

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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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What Does a Self-Aware Leader Look Like at Your Organization?

Achievers

Although most organizations spend much of their training budget on technical skills, a large percentage of leaders do not have the necessary skills and emotional competencies to manage the demands of the new economy. In Dan Goleman’s book, Working with Emotional Intelligence , his research shows that emotional intelligence (EI) is twice the indicator of leadership success as IQ and technical skills combined.

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Effective communication strategies: 7 ways to improve

Insperity

It probably comes as no surprise that the most successful businesses are made up of highly engaged employees. These top-performing workforces share a relentless dedication to what’s in the best interest of their employers. They’re committed, determined and consistently instrumental in increasing their companies’ productivity. Every business owner’s dream, right?

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What’s the best-kept secret of leadership?

Take It Personel-ly

The co-author of the phenomenal New York Times bestselling classic The One Minute Manager® explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader in the newly updated Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager. Just as Ken Blanchard’s phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager gives leaders the three secrets to managing others, this […].

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Can I Focus on Compliance and Still Be a Good Employer? [Podcast]

UpstartHR

HR compliance is a necessary evil in the workplace. Rarely do employers make it to the top of the “best employers” lists by handling FMLA or DOL regulations well. Yet time and time again we see HR professional flocking to sessions like “Top 10 Ways to Get Sued in 2018,” taking notes like this is golden content. Why do sessions like those attract so much attention when they don’t help employers create a more employee-centric, engaging workplace?

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The Culture Series [Part 2] – Using Trust and Emotional Intelligence to Establish Your Cultural Identity

HR Bartender

In the first article in this series, we talked about the need for organizations to be inclusive. The place to start is by examining the organization’s cultural identity. Companies need to build and maintain cultures that embrace the competencies that will allow inclusiveness. There are four key competencies to developing an inclusionary cultural identity.

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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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People Ops: The Impact On Performance Of Investing In Humans (Not Resources)

15Five

Human Resources has been experiencing a shift in recent years, one that’s aiming to re-humanize business. That’s why the title for this department or role in many organizations is switching from “HR” to “People Ops” or “VP of People & Culture.” The historical paradigm of HR has expired, as we can no longer view people as resources that must be maintained, catalogued, and put to use in a way that proves their worth, lest they be replaced. .

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How to Create Focused Play in an Unstructured Way – Guest Post by @DaveCrenshaw

Take It Personel-ly

Having fun is the key to success! How do you have more fun? Or even make it a priority? Dave Crenshaw has the answer in his new book (which I love) called, The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done which is available now. I am a BIG believer of […].

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[Infographic] 20 Ways to Improve Empathy at Work

Hppy

Showing empathy at work is an essential skill. You need to be empathetic to both your colleagues and customers. As a manager, you can increase employee loyalty and engagement by being empathic. According to the Businessolver Workplace Empathy Monitor survey, 80% of employees would be willing to work longer hours for an employer they view as empathetic.

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Lessons on Creating Powerful Moments of Performance [Free Webinar]

UpstartHR

Before I get too far off topic, I’d love for you to join me on a webinar next week to hear about the new performance management research I’ve been working on. It tells a very compelling story and I think you’ll enjoy it. Plus I will be joined by an HR leader from a company that was able to successfully make the transition to a more coaching/development-focused model, and you and I both will get to quiz her on the transition, building a business case, and more.

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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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Compliance Check: Becoming an Applicable Large Employer

WEX Inc.

As a benefits pro, you're an invaluable resource for your employees and clients. But what do you do when even you don't have the answers? Call in the compliance expert at benefitexpress, Larry Grudzien, for a Compliance Check.

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Tips on Finding a Startup that will Let You Work Remotely

Take It Personel-ly

The number of people looking for flexibility when it comes to their profession is growing all the time. Figures pertaining to the US workforce suggest that at least 43 percent of employees spend at least a profession of their office hours working remotely. The number represents an increase of four percent since 2012. Remote […].

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Open Enrollment Lessons from the 2017 Aflac Workforces Report

Winston Benefits

As open enrollment approaches, it’s time to think about the benefits your company offers — and how employees feel about them. Surveying your employees periodically is an important tool to get their thoughts; in the meantime, the Aflac Workforces Report provides a national perspective. Here’s what employees may be thinking about the benefits they get, and how you can tweak your enrollment process to help them understand their benefits even more.

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10 Ways to Fight Back Against Stress at Work

Hppy

Work can be stressful. Whether you are worried about getting laid off or you are constantly overloaded with projects, most people experience stress at one point or another at work. In fact, nearly half of all adults report that the stress they experience at work impacts their overall health. Also read: 5 Ways To Help Your Employees Manage Stress. While experiencing some stress in the workplace is normal and even healthy, excessive stress at work can interfere with your productivity and impact y

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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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Compliance Countdown: Discussion Notes for ACA Reporting

WEX Inc.

Following the week's news of the Graham-Cassidy bill's demise , it is time to make plans for ACA compliance. Our benefit experts discussed about our robust solution for ACA compliance & reporting: ACAManager automates compliance with one-click filing. ACA Fulfillment ensures your IRS-required forms are disbursed and submitted.

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Organizations Must View Employee Engagement As a Long Term Business Activity

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Workify , a tech-enabled service that helps companies establish more real-time feedback loops to uncover hidden engagement issues. Enjoy!). With all of the talk about employee engagement, organizations still haven’t been able to significantly change the landscape , according to The Gallup Organization.

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Elevate 2017: Playbooks and Moderated Workshops Foster Collaboration

Hireology

Hireology recently hosted the retail automotive industry’s first human capital management summit, Elevate 2017. At the summit, more than 100 dealership General Managers, Dealer Principals and HR leaders joined together to discuss best practices for turning their people into a source of competitive advantage. We shared several of the key takeaways from Elevate 2017, including the importance of dealerships prioritizing the people side of the business, why company culture isn’t one-size-fits-all an

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[Infographic] How to Write Job Descriptions

Hppy

Hiring a new employee is often one of the most difficult decisions to make as a hiring manager. It can be time-consuming, stressful, and —if you make the wrong decision—costly. But before you even bring in potential employees for an interview, or even figuring where to post a job listing, you face the task of creating an enticing job description. Bringing in quality applicants can help streamline the hiring process and end up saving you time and money.

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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.

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Benefits Snapshot - 9/28

WEX Inc.

Disaster Relief | Generations in the Workforce | Data Security | Payroll Compliance. Every day on our LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook pages, we share need-to-know industry information for benefits pros.

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11 critical questions to ask yourself before choosing HR software

Insperity

Choosing the best HR technology platform for your business is a complex endeavor. If you don’t have a solid grasp on what you want to improve, you risk purchasing a platform or solution that ultimately won’t solve your company’s HR challenges. That’s time and money you’ll never get back. Fortunately, you can simplify the selection process with a little advance planning.

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Increase Employee Engagement with Automated Payroll and Onboarding

Hireology

When a candidate accepts a job, he or she is likely excited to start working for your company from the moment the offer letter is signed. But sometimes this excitement wears off all too quickly – either in the weeks leading up to their first day or in the first few months on the job. In some cases, this is because initial onboarding paperwork and processes are a burden, making employees frustrated when it takes too long to actually start doing the job they signed up for.

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How To Fairly Manage Holiday Requests

Hppy

Managing employee leave requests can be the source of a constant headache, especially during peak holiday season and busy business spells. Get work scheduling wrong and you could find yourself short-staffed, and that could ultimately hurt your business. On the flip side, manage holiday requests unfairly and you could end up with disgruntled staff or worse still, lose valuable members of your team.

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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.