Achievers

APRIL 18, 2017

By: Coralie Sawruk Strategic Business Transformation Consultant. With a steady increase in employable candidates, and the continued exodus of baby boomers, millennials are now in a position to have a major influence on their workplaces. But according to a recent study by Gallup, only 29% of millennials are engaged at work. This shouldn’t come as a surprise; millennials make no secret as to what they feel makes a workplace engaging.

Work From Home 132

Work From Home Consulting Management Technology 132

HR Bartender

APRIL 16, 2017

Here on HR Bartender, we’ve talked about the partnerships HR needs to have in the organization with finance, risk management, and marketing…just to name a few. One very important partnership that we haven’t spent much time covering is the partnership between human resources and payroll. Today’s reader question deals with that: I am trying to find out if employee discount programs that companies sign up for (to offer their employees discounts) have tax consequences for the employee and/or company

Taxes 138

Taxes Recruitment 401(k) Payroll 138

Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 21, 2017

It takes a diverse set of skills to outgrow modest circumstances and advance to the pinnacle of the world of business. By looking intently at successful entrepreneurs who have risen from obscurity to direct some of the world’s most notable firms, we can gain insight into what makes them tick and learn from their stories. … Continue reading Success Tips from 5 CEOs with Humble Beginnings.

IT 77

IT Management 77

PeopleStrategy

APRIL 20, 2017

Performance management is being disrupted. In two-thirds of organizations today, business leaders are rethinking the traditional methods of managing employee performance. And employees are breathing a collective sigh of relief. According to Harvard Business Review research, some of the most common performance management methods can actually demotivate your best performers.

Technology 67

Technology Management Employment IT 67

Advertisement

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.

Management

Achievers

APRIL 20, 2017

By: Barron Rosborough. Digital Marketing Coordinator, SnackNation. Look up from your computer and take stock of the colleagues working around you, they might not be at their desks much longer A recent Gallup study reports that approximately 51% of them [U.S. workers] are either actively looking for a new job or keeping an eye out for openings. Some say it’s a people or a hiring problem, others chalk it up to the natural employee lifecycle.

Employee Retention 108

Employee Retention Utilities Employee Wellness Employment 108

Insperity

APRIL 18, 2017

Mentorship can play a critical role in the successful onboarding of new employees and the long-term development of existing team members. But how do you determine the right mentor for a particular mentee? Should they be like-minded or in similar roles? Or, should the mentor be strong in the skills that the employee needs the most growth in? What role does personality fit play?

Media 66

Media Software Management Technology 66

Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 19, 2017

There just isn’t enough time for everything on our to-do list—and there never will be. Successful people don’t try to do everything. They learn to focus on the most important tasks and make sure those get done. They eat their frogs. I am very excited to be participating in the revised and updated launch of Eat … Continue reading 7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals – Guest Post by @BrianTracy ‏.

Management 65

Management 65

cipHR

APRIL 19, 2017

Do you know what brand qualities the candidates you're trying to attract, engage with and recruit are looking for? This knowledge should form the cornerstone of any brand's talent acquisition strategy, yet many still don't promote their best qualities. 1. A vision. Candidates actively seek out companies who's vision is aligned with their own and offers tangible benefits and purpose.

Health 59

Health Media Work From Home Recruitment 59

HR Bartender

APRIL 20, 2017

Last week, I wrote a post about when employees need to lawyer up or reach out to a government agency about something that’s happening at work. It occurred to me while I was writing the post that companies might want the same type of information. I’ve worked at organizations that never called an employment lawyer because frankly, they didn’t want the expense.

Family and Medical Leave Act 107

Family and Medical Leave Act Employment Government Consulting 107

Advertisement

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

Paid Leave

Asure Software

APRIL 18, 2017

Conventional wisdom is that office hoteling and other forms of space-sharing have one primary value proposition: reduced real estate and administrative costs. In today’s competitive economic environment, controlling expenses is obviously important—but cost is only one factor. The real goal is achieving value. A recent survey of hiring managers found that companies are six times … Continue reading "Ultimate Reasoning Behind Office Hoteling Software".

Software 54

Software Management Utilities 54

15Five

APRIL 19, 2017

You could tell his heart just wasn’t in it. I’ve always liked that phrase. Or rather, I appreciate the reverse, that a person who is fully present and contributes something valuable does so because they feel inspired, alive, and open-hearted. Is that true though? Is positive emotion really what creates the highest levels of employee engagement ? Well, not according to this disheartening Gallup post : Measuring workers’ contentment or happiness levels, as well as catering to their wants, of

IT 52

IT Management Employee Retention Employee Wellness 52

Winston Benefits

APRIL 20, 2017

As employers, we know the reason we offer benefits to employees goes beyond pure altruism, right? We want to attract the best talent and give them an incentive to stick around. But the look of these incentives has been changing in the past few years and now has expanded to a wellness philosophy very different than traditional insurance and retirement benefits of the past.

Recruitment 49

Recruitment Education Insurance Employment 49

HR Bartender

APRIL 21, 2017

There’s an often used quote attributed to Albert Einstein , “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”. I was reminded of the quote when I saw this Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos. While there are some cases where we can still gain insights from old data collection methods, we have to be careful that new information doesn’t remain hidden because we’re using old techniques.

Technology 91

Technology Media IT 91

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.

IT

Hppy

APRIL 21, 2017

In the realm of marketing, companies have worked hard to define their culture and are always creating experiences for their customers and prospects. They seek to woo them with delight, increase loyalty and inevitably grow their revenue. In the modern workplace, we are seeing the lines blur between human resources, marketing, and customer service to create a workplace culture and develop experiences designed to delight and woo candidates and retain employees.

Utilities 55

Utilities Human Resources Employee Retention Technology 55

Asure Software

APRIL 17, 2017

All companies hope to attract the best talent in their field, but managing top performers creates unique challenges, from toxic competition to high employee turnover rates and even legal issues. How can you harness the potential of your most talented employees so that they remain positively engaged and become role models for other team members … Continue reading "Top 3 Challenges of Managing Top Performers".

Management 44

Management Software 44

Winston Benefits

APRIL 18, 2017

If you’re looking to outsource some of your benefits administration, it might feel like your choices are endless. You’ll need to follow a few steps to narrow the field down and find the vendor that’s right for you.

Employee Benefits 45

Employee Benefits IT 45

SnackNation

APRIL 17, 2017

11 Effective Time Management Tips for Busy Office Managers. Stop me if this sounds familiar…. You get in the office early with every intention of crushing the day, and maybe getting out on time for once. You dutifully make your to-do list, and get cracking on the first few items. But around 9:30, the interruptions start coming – your boss needs you to run a quick errand, an unannounced visitor needs attention, your co worker needs help restarting her computer.

Management 77

Management Software Media Finance 77

Advertisement

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?

Utilities

Hppy

APRIL 19, 2017

An introvert is a person who tends to be on the shy and quiet side. An individual who is an introvert may be reluctant to speak to others. He or she may not be willing to divulge much to other people. There are many introverts in this world who hold steady jobs. If you’re a manager or supervisor who could benefit from some guidance in managing introverted personality types , there are a number of tips that can help you considerably.

Management 50

Management IT 50

Asure Software

APRIL 18, 2017

Conventional wisdom is that office hoteling and other forms of space-sharing have one primary value proposition: reduced real estate and administrative costs. In today’s competitive economic environment, controlling expenses is obviously important—but cost is only one factor. The real goal is achieving value. A recent survey of hiring managers found that companies are six times … Continue reading "Ultimate Reasoning Behind Office Hoteling Software".

Software 40

Software Management Utilities 40

Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 20, 2017

MINI is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. It has reached a level that all car manufacturers and companies want to reach: Cult Brand Status. What makes MINI special and unique is that it appeals to all ages and both women and men. People in their 20s all the way up to … Continue reading MINI – Great Brand, Cars and Company Culture.

Manufacturing 76

Manufacturing IT 76

Hppy

APRIL 20, 2017

So, your company has decided to launch a cross-functional team. You’re not alone. Many organizations are choosing to shift from hierarchical to team-oriented structures in order to better meet the needs of an evolving competitive market. Although this shift combats the silo mentality and has the potential for substantial payoff, businesses can only reap these benefits if their cross-functional teams work seamlessly to achieve success.

Management 46

Management Engineering Technology IT 46

Advertiser: Barley

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.

IT

Asure Software

APRIL 17, 2017

All companies hope to attract the best talent in their field, but managing top performers creates unique challenges, from toxic competition to high employee turnover rates and even legal issues. How can you harness the potential of your most talented employees so that they remain positively engaged and become role models for other team members … Continue reading "Top 3 Challenges of Managing Top Performers".

Management 40

Management Software 40

Hppy

APRIL 18, 2017

Without culture, a company has no way of identifying, exemplifying, and practicing the values, attitudes, standards, and beliefs that define goals and characterize members. It is culture, too, that drives goals, fosters creativity, and ultimately distinguishes your company as a unique entity separate from competitors. And while culture is one of the most important, exciting aspects of growing or restructuring a business, it is a key element that can often be misconstrued or misdirected in a way

Management 46

Management IT 46

Hppy

APRIL 15, 2017

Startups rarely have a huge bank roll, and often can’t afford to pay full-time employees until the clients, contracts and income are stable enough. As a result, many of them turn to freelancers to ensure their new business is viable, and that those skill gaps currently lacking in your business are filled. Getting these decisions right the first time around about who you hire though, will be vital to your success; it’s important to know the key business areas that will be the most impactful when

Banking 39

Banking Taxes Technology IT 39

Hppy

APRIL 16, 2017

On any given workday, how often do you let your eyes ( and brain ) wander? When you start to look around at your coworkers’ workspaces, you’ll begin to realize how each individual has embedded their own personality into the chair they sit in, the walls that surround them, and the desk that contains their everyday office supplies. The coworker to the right of you may have multiple pictures from what seems like 10 years’ worth of events.

IT 43

IT 43

Advertisement

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

Human Resources