Achievers
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Last night in Toronto, Achievers announced the winners of the Elite 8 at the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards Gala. In a setting that was a perfect mix of glitz and industrial chic, the award recipients and representatives from almost every one of the 50 companies included on this year’s list enjoyed dinner, drinks and good times at the Steam Whistle Brewery in the heart of downtown Toronto.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Ultimate Software , a leading provider of human capital management solutions in the cloud. They were recently recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America by Achievers. Congrats and enjoy the post!). Employee engagement remains a top priority for business. Why? Because the results (or lack thereof) show that it needs to be.
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Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Whether you’re a business leader looking for an improved phone system that’ll keep your company on the cutting edge, a human resources professional dealing with numerous complaints from employees about the company’s current outdated phone system or just someone interested in the latest technologies for business telecommunications, keep reading. When it comes to technology, it’s … Continue reading Why Your Growing Business Needs Better Phone Systems (What to Choose and Why).
cipHR
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Encouraging your employees to exercise isn't simply about keeping them fit and healthy, there are also a number of other benefits, both for the employee and you as the employer. 1. Nature's a great healer. Encouraging exercise that can be achieved outdoors, such as cycling, running or competitive sports, will help your employees to harness the positive effects of nature on their wellbeing.
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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.
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The post Twitter Highlights from ACE 2016 #AACE16 appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.
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Insperity
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Companies pour vast amounts of time and money into learning and development because it’s believed that training will result in better performance. Sadly, this is not always the case. Frustrated by an employee’s poor performance, a manager may call for more training, either for the individual or the whole team. However, what if the real problem is one of accountability ?
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
One of the scariest parts of having a great culture is the fear that it will shift and change in negative ways as the company grows. I can remember talking with Atlassian earlier this year, an organization that has an enviable culture and has leveraged it for incredible success. Every team at Atlassian has a person dedicated to defending the culture from poor fit hires, and these culture stewards can veto any hiring decision at any level.
15Five
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Have you ever watched helplessly as your company was undergoing immense strain or was even burning to the ground? What did you do about it? Kyle Porter is founder and CEO of SalesLoft , a rapidly growing company that provides a powerful platform for sales development teams to increase qualified demos and appointments. But back in 2012, SalesLoft just wasn’t working.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Recently I was having a conversation with a group of new managers about feedback. It was enlightening because the discussion turned to the negative connotation of the word feedback. You know, that feeling when someone says, “I’d like to give you some feedback.” We’re just waiting for the bad news. Then when we want to deliver good feedback, we have a tendency to not even use the word feedback.
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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
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
If your employees don’t come to work, you can’t run your business. Likewise, if your HR strategy doesn’t support your business goals, you may not meet them. That’s because it’s people who provide great customer service. It’s people who stay late to meet deadlines. And it’s people who do the work that allows your business to reach the milestones in your business strategy.
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
It seems that we can’t turn around today without having a conversation that touches on employee engagement. Yet despite all the attention, it hasn’t really moved the needle. In one graphic (click through the link below to explore), pulled from Google Trends, you can see the level of interest in employee engagement for over ten years. The interest level peaked in 2016, and if the trend continues, it will expand beyond its current levels by the end of the year.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
As a boss, you have to understand what you can do to get the most out of your employees. How can you increase morale and productivity in the workplace? Well, one of the best things to do is to work toward easing worries they might have. A lot of people might be concerned about how … Continue reading Ease Your Employees’ Worries By Increasing Health & Safety.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Every year in March, we celebrate the accomplishments of women on International Women’s Day. Women have and continue to create, discover, and innovate new products and services for the global economy. However, much progress has been made, there are still setbacks. It’s widely reported that women make 79 cents for every dollar earned by men. Another widely reported statistic is the number of women leaders in the technology sector.
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SnackNation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
25 Epic Office Party Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Good Time. So you’ve been tasked with throwing your offices’ next big par-tay. Whether it’s Employee Appreciation Day, a Halloween spooktacular, or the annual holiday rager, throwing the perfect office party is a lot of pressure. Not only do you have to provide something for everyone, your idea needs to be new and different.
cipHR
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
With the rise in remote working it's inevitable that telephone interviews will increase as a standard stage in the recruitment process. Without the visual advantages we all take for granted during face to face conversations, how can you give yourself the best chances of acing that all important telephone interview? Below are 10 tips to give you the best chance of telephone interview success. 1.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
I can’t tell you how many meetings I’ve attended where teammates have been asked to brainstorm ideas. Everyone comes prepared with some thoughts, everyone listens to all the ideas, and the best ideas rise to the top, right? This is democracy in action, the crux of collaboration, yes? Not exactly. An article in July’s Fast Company in July cites the inefficiency of brainstorming, and when you read the piece it makes complete sense.
Ascender
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The nature of work is changing, that much is obvious. Far more difficult to figure out is what a business must do on a practical level to keep up with those changes. Ultimately, for a business to excel, it’s not just about fulfilling necessary business functions such as payroll. We’ve explored multiple pieces of research to identify what great businesses are doing to stay ahead of the game in this age of global change.
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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?
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
According to the 2016/2017 Mercer US Compensation Planning Survey, the average salary increase budget is expected to be 2.9% in 2017, up slightly from the average increase budget of 2.8% in 2016. So how can you be perceived as a top performer in 2016? Here are some tips. Document your accomplishments regularly throughout the year. Keep track of all the projects you manage.
Winston Benefits
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Many benefits administrators and HR professionals are in the thick of planning their 2017 benefits enrollment. They’re looking at amending plans, analyzing costs, interviewing vendors and ensuring compliance. Among the many considerations during this process will be new Affordable Care Act restrictions, structuring a communication plan to alert employees to their options and new regulations on voluntary plans to ensure employers and employees will not confuse them with major medical plans.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
How often do you think about if your employees are happy with their job? We’re not just talking about the paycheck and various perks they get (though those are important too), but how they genuinely feel about the work they do. There are many types of leaders, but only the best ones are able to grasp the importance of their workers coming to the office ready to actually make a difference.
Asure Software
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Summer can be one of the most difficult times to manage employees. Many take family vacations—or simply want to doing recreational activities in the warm weather instead of sitting under fluorescent lights staring at computer screens. The summer months can often lead to decreased production and a lack of professionalism. Now that your employees are … Continue reading "So Long, Summer: Returning to the Daily Grind".
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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.
PeopleStrategy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
He reached up and touched the screen, but nothing happened. He touched elsewhere on the display and pressed firmly. Still nothing. He looked back at me with a puzzled expression, unsure of how to proceed. This scenario played out recently as I watched my toddler, and it reminded me of just how much technology has blended into our everyday lives. In this instance, my son expected the TV to be a touchscreen like every other electronic device he sees his parents use on a daily basis.
Winston Benefits
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
The state of employee benefits has gotten more varied in recent years: According to a new report from the Society for Human Resource Management , 60 percent of employers said the benefits they offered have stayed the same since last year, while a third reported an increase in benefits. The remaining 7 percent reported a decrease in benefits offerings; these numbers are similar to those from recent years.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
The top management is the reflection of their teams. They should guide their employees through their working experience, and teach them all they know from day one. Once the training is done, and the teams have been instructed in all the matters of the company, the hard work of top management is still not done. Being able to manage a team also implies to lead them to success, so the manager should always track performance, and come up with solutions to strengthen the weaknesses.
AssuredPartners
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
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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.
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