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A Brief History and Future of HR Technology

Achievers

By: Iain Ferreira. Contnent Marketing Manager, Achievers. If the Terminator film saga (and to a lesser extent, Stephen King’s Maximum Overdrive ) taught me anything, is that it’s better to welcome the evolution of technology than be on the other side. Similar to the technical enhancements made to the cybernetic endo-skeletal T-100 in the first Terminator that begat the liquid alloy T-1000 of T2 fame, HR technology has seen a number of improvements in recent years that have made a world of differ

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7 Reasons HR Needs to Learn About Unretirement

HR Bartender

Years ago, people just retired. They announced to their boss that they were going to retire. The company threw them a party, gave them a gold watch, and wished them well. Then, they spent their time traveling, working on their hobbies, etc. I don’t know that those days exist anymore. And if they do, it’s only for a small handful of people. There’s an emerging conversation about unretirement.

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Where Does All The Time Go?

Take It Personel-ly

There are a lot of valuable resources in your business. From your finances to equipment to your employees. However, there’s one resource which is just as important as others in your business – TIME. Time is basically the only resource in your entire business that, no matter what happens, you simply can never get back. For example, … Continue reading Where Does All The Time Go?

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7 Fun Office Birthday Ideas That Are as Easy as Pie

SnackNation

7 Fun Office Birthday Ideas That Are as Easy as Pie. Although the Notorious B.I.G. wasn’t necessarily referring to office culture when he penned the immortal lines “Birthdays was the worst days,” he very well could have been. Think about it – the grocery store sheet cake, the lifeless rendition of “Happy Birthday to You,” the elastic party hat string slicing into your windpipe like piano wire – few things in life are as depressing as a poorly executed office birthday party.

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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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Achievers at Europe’s Largest Employee Engagement Summit: London, April 20

Achievers

By: Ruth Chapman Marketing, Achievers EMEA. According to Gallup, companies with a highly engaged workforce outperform their peers by 147% in earnings per share. Yet, even with more evidence stressing its importance, the state of engagement in the UK remains low, with only around a third of workers being highly engaged. As a consequence, productivity continues to lag nearly 20% behind that of other G7 countries.

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The Real Costs of Guessing in Problem Solving

Take It Personel-ly

Bad problem‐solving is everywhere and costs individuals and society incalculable amounts of time and money. Problems persist because people have only been trained to solve easy problems, usually by guessing. This guessing approach is rarely successful when applied to hard problems. When problem‐solving efforts fail, people often find expensive or painful ways to live with … Continue reading The Real Costs of Guessing in Problem Solving.

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8 interview don’ts that deter job candidates

Insperity

We tend to see job interviews as one-sided affairs, with hiring managers taking the lead to evaluate job seekers. But they’re not. While you’re checking out your candidates’ qualifications, they’re checking you out as well. And first impressions are key. Candidates are looking for clues about your company, its culture and how company leaders, like you, treat employees.

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Money (really!) isn’t Everything — What Benefits do People Want?

Hppy

Understanding what potential employees desire in their benefits package is crucial when recruiting top candidates for any position. It is a complex business that requires a comprehensive look at what competitors are offering, but perhaps more importantly, what applicants really want. Benefits often get shorter shrift than salary considerations, but in the modern marketplace they really should not.

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Customer Service Engages Employees With Their Job

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. To learn more about designing and managing a company culture that drives bottom line success, check out The Workforce Institute’s latest anthology, It’s All About Bob(bie): Strategies for Winning with Your Employees.

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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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Finding The Root Of Why Your Career Has Stalled

Take It Personel-ly

Most people will hit a brick wall at one time or another during their careers. After all, we can’t expect the road to success to be smooth from start to finish. Nevertheless, when you do feel that your career is stalling, it’s imperative that you find a quick resolution to get it back on track. … Continue reading Finding The Root Of Why Your Career Has Stalled.

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Employee Assistance Programs Promote Good Mental Health

Winston Benefits

Mental health conditions can cause as many — or more — lost work days and productivity as other chronic health conditions do, and more than half of Americans with a mental health issue don’t receive treatment, according to a report by Mental Health America. More employers are trying to fight the problem by providing employee assistance programs (EAPs) that offer screenings, counseling and therapy for employees suffering from depression, alcohol abuse and other mental health concerns.

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[Infographic] Spring Clean Your Résumé With These Simple Tips

Hppy

Progress is essential if companies and their employees are to thrive in today’s business environment. Of course, there are advantages to maintaining a strong, consistent team over a period of time, but a bit of give and take within that team can help to keep everyone on their toes and working towards fulfilling their potential. Any employee that gets stuck too long in the same position is bound to become stale; as humans, we need to be challenged, to constantly improve ourselves, and to feel tha

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Quick Shots for #HR and #Recruiting Pros – Military Employment Edition

HR Bartender

According to Futurestep, only 20 percent of employers have veteran recruiting initiatives. In addition, seventy percent (70%) do not provide training to recruiters or hiring managers on veteran hiring. Veterans are a HUGE untapped source for organizational talent. So, I wanted to share with you some resources you can use to develop your military employment program.

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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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Hiring Employees Abroad: The HR Manager’s Cheat Sheet

Take It Personel-ly

When you run a business, there will be times where you need to position your brand in a foreign market. As your enterprise grows, you will no doubt want to target international audiences to make your brand the dominant one in the industry. Many successful companies from English-speaking nations have managed to do that. Examples … Continue reading Hiring Employees Abroad: The HR Manager’s Cheat Sheet.

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What You Need to Know About Dependent Verification

Winston Benefits

When it comes to employee benefits, ineligible dependents have always been an issue for employers. Faulty enrollment systems or employee mistakes can get people coverage when they’re not eligible for it, which means higher costs for employers. With a bigger emphasis on reporting and complicated tax regulations, ineligible dependents can also make employers vulnerable under certain rules.

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Everything You Think You Know About Culture & Employee Performance Is (Apparently) Wrong

15Five

Back in the day, culture was something you became exposed to when you traveled to a foreign country. And employee performance was as easy to manage as uttering the words, “work harder or you’re fired!” But modern employees and workplaces are far more complex. Counterintuitive management theories now tell us that annual reviews do more harm than good , and people must make space during the day for naps and meditation to enhance productivity.

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4 reasons why ‘Diversity’ isn’t just another HR buzzword

cipHR

Diversity has always been one of the many areas HR have had to keep in mind when attracting and recruiting talent. It's widely known in the business community that a diverse workforce is a good thing, but why, what are the actual advantages for business owners and employees? Companies are often under pressure to be more diverse, because this is how they should look socially and as an employer brand.

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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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How to Measure the Success of Your Hoteling Plan

Asure Software

Hoteling is already becoming one of the most important workplace management trends in 2017. This form of reservation-based office scheduling is increasingly popular with both workers and employers because it simultaneously gives employees more control over their work-life balance while enabling management to control the cost of workspace. Lately, shared workspaces and open floor plans … Continue reading "How to Measure the Success of Your Hoteling Plan".

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How to Create More Effective Videos for a Business Social Media Presence

Take It Personel-ly

Almost every business nowadays is fully aware of the potential of social media, and how important it is to have a presence on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. However as much as these platforms will let you publish content in the form of text or images, both of those don’t hold a candle … Continue reading How to Create More Effective Videos for a Business Social Media Presence.

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New Feature Update: The Inappropriate Question Bank

15Five

We’ve known for some time that healthy communication amongst teammates and between employees and managers, drives productivity and builds strong relationships. So we thought, if asking professional questions creates such a powerful impact on the business world, asking unprofessional questions must inevitably foster a more well rounded workplace.

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17 for ’17: The Best Quotes from Last Week’s Big LEAP Conference

Business Management Daily

Hundreds of HR professionals descended on Bellagio in Las Vegas from March 29 to 31 to soak up employment law advice from more than two dozen of America's finest employment lawyers at the 13 th annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices (LEAP) Symposium. Here are 17 pearls of wisdom from this year's LEAP presenters. (Note: You can register for next year's event at www.LEAP2018.com.).

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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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Payroll, HR, Benefits: The Executive Experience

PeopleStrategy

What does your CEO, CFO or other executive team member expect from their core HR, payroll and benefits experience? Two objectives come to mind: peace of mind and business value. Let’s take a closer look at each. Executives don’t want to think about core HR processes. What your executive team wants is peace of mind that processes like payroll, benefits and compliance are being managed accurately, effectively and in a timely manner.

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How to Measure the Success of Your Hoteling Plan

Asure Software

Hoteling is already becoming one of the most important workplace management trends in 2017. This form of reservation-based office scheduling is increasingly popular with both workers and employers because it simultaneously gives employees more control over their work-life balance while enabling management to control the cost of workspace. Lately, shared workspaces and open floor plans … Continue reading "How to Measure the Success of Your Hoteling Plan".

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Creating a Shared Culture of Learning with Books [Podcast]

UpstartHR

Books. They’ve been around pretty much forever, and that familiarity is one reason they are not as appreciated as some other learning tools. But don’t be fooled–there’s more than meets the eye. It’s been said that reading one hour a day will make someone an international expert in their field in 5-7 years. While that exact figure may be up for debate, it’s clear that reading is a powerful activity for self-development.

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[Infographic] The Fundamentals Of Creating A Great Job Ad

Hppy

If you spend your day communicating with clients and employers, trying to bring people together via email and phone, it’s easy to forget that often times these relationships are catalysed by a good old-fashioned job ad. Today, the preponderance of such billings online and in email lists means it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re maximizing this opportunity to reach out to dream applicants.

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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.