HR Bartender

AUGUST 23, 2016

We’ve talked a lot here about the do’s and don’ts of job search including LinkedIn profile tips, resume resources, and following-up after a job interview. This question is a new one: Hi Sharlyn. Do you know if there is any advantage to order or time of day when interviewing? I try not to take the spot right before lunch, when the team is hungry and thinking about getting a break, or first thing in the morning, last thing in the afternoon, for similar reasons.

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Achievers

AUGUST 24, 2016

By: Bobi Seredich. Co-founder, Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence. Picture this: Your phone rings and you see the caller I.D. pop up on the screen. The little voice in your head questions, “Should I answer the call or send it straight to voicemail?” It’s understandable that we don’t always want to pick up our calls. But have you ever put yourself in the other person’s shoes and wondered how many times someone has chosen to not answer your calls?

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Insperity

AUGUST 25, 2016

Whether it’s the aftermath of a hurricane or a shooting at a nearby business, your employees can’t help but bring their confusion and concerns to work. Such tragic events offer managers a unique opportunity to display leadership by helping employees cope at a difficult time. That said, it can be hard to know what to say or do. What steps should you take to both comfort employees and encourage productivity?

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 24, 2016

Telecommuting may be a popular item on employee wish lists, but wishes do little to convince employers to implement work-from-home programs. Widespread telecommuting is still a relatively new phenomenon, and employers are understandably wary of diving headfirst into only-sort-of-charted territory. Employees’ desire to work from home does little to answer questions or assuage fears regarding … Continue reading 9 Reasons to Let Employees Telecommute.

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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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HR Bartender

AUGUST 21, 2016

It’s been a while since I’ve published one of these posts. As a quick reminder, I’ve been working on a series about HR technology: the common terms and concepts that HR pros need to know. It’s amazing the things I’ve learned. I hope you feel the same. For example, one of the terms that keeps popping up is HCM. What exactly is it? To give us some insights and a bit of a history lesson, I had the privilege of chatting with Bill Kutik.

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Winston Benefits

AUGUST 25, 2016

Many surveys and industry analysts are predicting employer health insurance costs will rise by 5 or 6 percent in 2017. As you research plans and costs for next year, keep this expected increase in mind. The increase may be more pronounced for small businesses because they have less bargaining power than larger organizations.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 26, 2016

High employee turnover is, as ever, a pressing concern for HR executives globally. When an employee decides to leave, the department is forced to readjust. A replacement needs to be hired and trained and there is an inevitable loss of productivity as the employee gets up to speed. On top of this, rehiring places a … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Company is Turning Off Promising Employees.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 25, 2016

In my career as an HR professional, I’ve had the privilege of reporting to both the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief finance officer (CFO), in addition to the executive vice president of human resources. The reason I say privilege is because I learned something from all the people I’ve reported to. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) recently released a report titled, “ Does Having HR Report to Finance Influence Investments in HR?

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Insperity

AUGUST 23, 2016

Off-site meetings tend to fall into two categories: Fun, motivating and useful to the team or bland, boring and destabilizing. With time and resources so tight, you can’t afford to host anything less than a great meeting that provides lasting, positive effects. The secret to an effective off-site event is simple, yet chock-full of hard work. You need to set goals, balance purpose with fun, create a realistic agenda, limit the PowerPoint presentations and hire the right help.

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Hireology

AUGUST 25, 2016

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 24, 2016

It is one of those aspects of business which you probably don’t want to give much thought about. Yet, it needs your close attention if you are to enjoy running a business for a long time. The truth is, all businesses are vulnerable to various kinds of problems and outside attacks. As long as you are doing everything in … Continue reading Get Serious About Protecting Your Business Today.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 26, 2016

(Editor’s Note: This series is brought to you by our friends at 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. Enjoy the post!). HR must speak the language of business. I realize there are times when we share a group eye roll or collective sigh after hearing someone lecture us about the need to learn the numbers and speak in business terms.

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Winston Benefits

AUGUST 23, 2016

The Affordable Care Act has been law since March 2010, but there have been a lot of changes annually — new rules, delays and extensions have made it feel like a new law every year. 2017 will be no different; here are the latest changes you’ll need to know about in the coming year.

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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.

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Hppy

AUGUST 26, 2016

Most of us can probably agree that we like to feel appreciated. We feel good when friends, family members, significant others, employers, or even strangers recognize our accomplishments. Research shows that it can be better to express gratitude than to receive recognition. There is good reason for a business to invest in the work of gratitude. People who express gratitude more often display these qualities: Better relationships.

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Talent Culture

AUGUST 20, 2016

Are you trying to look for a new job while employed and struggling with how to do so without attracting attention from your boss or other stakeholders at your current company? Our ebook, Job Seeker’s Guide to a Confidential Job Search can help. Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for your search without making your search efforts obvious and discover other do’s and don’ts for conducting a successful search.

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Hireology

AUGUST 26, 2016

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15Five

AUGUST 24, 2016

How can you build a great habit-forming product that customers will return to repeatedly? What does the future of product design look like? How will humans continue to co-evolve with technology? This is the second installment of my interview with Nir Eyal , author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Hooked: How To Build Habit Forming Products. Nir writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.

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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?

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Hppy

AUGUST 25, 2016

A job interview is a two-way street of assessing whether this could be a healthy and sustainable relationship for both sides. Of course you should be as professional and amicable as possible during the interview process, but be sure the job you’re vying for lives up to your own standards. It may seem like a dream job at first, especially if it comes with a higher salary.

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cipHR

AUGUST 24, 2016

It seems as though every career and business blog includes an article related to managing the 'work/life balance'. The benefits this will lavish on your wellbeing and career are apparently abundant. The problem is that our careers are part of life and not a separate entity. The sooner we realise, accept and adapt to this fact the better. The trick is to manage your time regardless of whether you're working or enjoying personal time.

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Hireology

AUGUST 24, 2016

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SnackNation

AUGUST 23, 2016

Summer Snack Hacks: 7 Crucial Tips to Elevate Your Snack Game. Summer and snacking go hand in hand. Whether you’re hitting the beach to catch some waves, trekking through the mountains for a dose of natural beauty, or hitting the open road with your buds, you’re going to need fuel for your epic summer adventures. That’s why we’ve put together this list of summer-friendly snack hack – tips and tricks to keep you satisfied and energized for the rest of your summer fun. 1.

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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.

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Hppy

AUGUST 22, 2016

More and more companies are relying on cloud solutions to handle their data. Storing your company’s information can improve company-wide communication since it provides your employees with ease of access, flexibility, and quicker response times. Among the other benefits of cloud-based solutions are the automation of data heavy processes and the ease of ensuring HR compliance.

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Hppy

AUGUST 24, 2016

Company Culture. Culture or lack thereof in an organization is a topical issue as outlined in the Deloitte Human Capital Trends 2016 study. “Culture has become one of the most important business topics of 2016. CEOs and HR leaders now recognize that culture drives people’s behavior, innovation, and customer service: 82 percent of survey respondents believe that “culture is a potential competitive advantage.”.

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Hppy

AUGUST 23, 2016

If you’re like most people in the workforce, you’ve almost certainly been cautioned at some point to be careful not to change jobs too quickly. This advice usually comes from older workers who are familiar with the status quo of previous decades, where long term employment was the norm and you could expect to stay at the same company until retirement.

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