Achievers

JULY 20, 2017

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 the time that Gallup has been measuring engagement, it hasn’t changed–engagement levels are hovering right around 30 percent. At the same time, Google data shows that there’s been a steady climb in searches and interest in the topic for the last five years.

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HR Bartender

JULY 16, 2017

I won’t keep you in suspense. Here’s the question: Who comes first? It seems to me that organizations have to choose. Is it shareholders, customers, or employees that will come first? And you can’t say all three. Yes, all three are important. But one has to come first. Because the answer drives the vision, mission, and values of the organization. It drives company culture.

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Hireology

JULY 18, 2017

This is a guest post from Hireology client Cara Armour, founder of Boston-based Active Paws. Cara has more than a decade of pet sitting experience, winning Pet Sitter of the Year in 2009. Below, Cara highlights several tools that help her pet sitting business run smoothly. Read more insights from Cara’s 13+ of professional pet services experience here.

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Insperity

JULY 18, 2017

When launching a new venture, many small business owners bring family and friends on board as employees. It’s often a great solution for busy, cash-strapped entrepreneurs. Support from family and friends helps business owners focus on growing their companies, rather than the hassle of hiring. What happens next is an all-too-common scenario for fast-growing small businesses.

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Achievers

JULY 18, 2017

One busy Friday, I met with a West Coast client in the morning and then returned to my office to take a call from one of my East Coast clients in the afternoon. In the span of a few scant hours, both of my clients used the exact same phrase to describe their current performance management programs: “Our performance management program is fine.”. All weekend that phrase was stuck in my brain like an annoying popcorn hull wedged between my teeth.

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cipHR

JULY 19, 2017

How many of the design criteria for happy employees is your workspace meeting? As new research reveals the priorities for staff, we explore the findings and their implications for employers. Take a look around: is your office conducive to a productive workforce? The link between health and happiness, and in turn between happiness and productivity, is well documented.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 20, 2017

I love going for hikes myself. The picture above was taken on one of my hikes in Gatineau Park, Quebec which is a favorite spot of mine, and my family’s, for hiking. Reconnecting with nature is a powerful thing. So I was thrilled when Victor Prince asked if I would help to support his new book, The … Continue reading Go Take A Hike: 5 Ways a Hiking Vacation Can Boost Your Career – Guest Post from @VictorPrinceDC.

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Winston Benefits

JULY 18, 2017

During the height of summer, open enrollment isn’t necessarily the first thing on your mind. But now is the perfect time to start checking your calendar and prepping to make this year’s open enrollment your smoothest yet. Starting now will help eliminate last-second emergencies and can give you the preparation you need to set a strong communication strategy, so take a little time now to save time and effort down the road.

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HR Bartender

JULY 21, 2017

I’ve been hearing lots of conversation about change. Whether it’s organizations that need to change OR departments that want to be more agile so they can respond to change OR individuals who want to create a change in their lives. Change is hard. Even when we want it. Typically, change involves developing new habits and routines. If change wasn’t hard enough, the speed in which we must adjust to change can be even more difficult.

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Hppy

JULY 20, 2017

You’ve heard these types of comments before as descriptors of an individual who attracts a positive rating from leadership and is viewed as someone with potential to go further in the organization. “He can be counted on to deliver consistent results; he’s dependable.” “She’s predictable; you get few surprises from her work.” Predictability is often, if not always, looked upon as a strength; an attribute that leaders find “comfortable” and des

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 21, 2017

Do you want to make it to the top in your chosen field? If so, there are certain skills every entrepreneur must develop and master. Once you do this, it will be more likely that you will set yourself apart from your competitors and establish a much more professional business. Below are some of the … Continue reading Important Skills Every Business Owner Needs to Develop.

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SnackNation

JULY 17, 2017

Zero-Fuss Snacks for Perfect Summer Picnics. Toss out your Aunt Edna’s famous potato salad recipe and don’t even think about attempting that double-fried chicken again. Food like that belongs at your mom’s picnic. It’s time to simplify your summer picnic strategy…and we’ve curated a list of healthy and delicious treats to help you do just that. This list will set you up for a summer of zero-prep, no-fuss picnics.

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cipHR

JULY 19, 2017

How many of the design criteria for happy employees is your workspace meeting? As new research reveals the priorities for staff, we explore the findings and their implications for employers. Take a look around: is your office conducive to a productive workforce? The link between health and happiness, and in turn between happiness and productivity, is well documented.

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Hppy

JULY 21, 2017

When you are an HR executive, you are expected to don many hats. One of the biggest challenges is keeping your company out of legal battles and knowing the role of human factors in production network. This calls for tact and inter-personal skills to smooth out “people problems”. Having a disgruntled employee is not something unusual or threatening. What is worrisome is when the unsatisfied employee continues to hold onto his grudge despite your best efforts at reconciliation.

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UpstartHR

JULY 19, 2017

Several years ago I did some really interesting research into what HR hiring managers wanted from candidates applying for entry level HR jobs. I wrote about some of the findings in two ultimate guides: How to Get into Human Resources Entry Level HR Jobs However, today I’d like to dig deeper into the concepts from the research to help illuminate what we as HR leaders see as valuable in candidates with little to no actual experience working in the field.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2017

Every day on our LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook pages, we share need-to-know industry information for benefits pros.

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 21, 2017

Communication is critical to earning employee buy-in and adoption of HR initiatives. As with most things in life, communication is critical when introducing or launching HR programs and services. Effectively relaying the details and benefits of HR plans and programs is essential to getting buy-in on these initiatives from employees. And employee support is paramount to the success of most HR programs and services.

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Hppy

JULY 19, 2017

There are many tedious boring tasks in the workplace and with it there are challenges. One of these tasks is invoicing and managing all other documents related to billing clients. And the truth is that repetitive, tedious tasks can make it hard to keep employee engagement high. . Employee Engagement with Invoicing. There are several steps to invoicing.

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15Five

JULY 18, 2017

When’s the last time you excitedly ran down the hall, jumping for joy to join a meeting? For most people, the answer is probably never. But there are innovators out there who are creating methods for making meetings and presentations engaging, fun, and transformational. I recently interviewed Jenny Sauer-Klein, founder and director of The Culture Conference , a new paradigm of conference that combines personal growth and professional development for inspiring business leaders.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 18, 2017

Every day on our LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook pages, we share need-to-know industry information for benefits pros.

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Hireology

JULY 19, 2017

When it comes to running a successful fitness business , an effective talent management strategy can help you transform your people into a top source of competitive advantage. Your gym’s membership experience is critical for getting long-term commitments – and referrals – from your customers, and employees play a critical role in creating a top experience.

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HR Bartender

JULY 18, 2017

(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. The Boston Business Journal recently named Kronos as one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts. It’s their eighth time on the list and third consecutive year in the top three. Congratulations to them!

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SnackNation

JULY 21, 2017

The Painfully Ridiculous Things Office Managers, Admins, and Executive Assistants Deal With. If you’re an Office Manager, Admin, or Executive Assistants, you probably get a million requests a day. It makes sense. These roles have always been demanding, and today they’re more important than ever before. You’ve proven yourself to be a problem solver. You devour the most impossible tasks with vigor, and you enjoy a challenge.

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Ascender

JULY 17, 2017

Multi Country Payroll can be a challenge. In-house payroll teams looking after multi country payroll have to deal with numerous contracts, currencies, customs, legislation and time zones. All of these factors make this process a tough task to tackle. The Global Payroll Management Institute released a video with a short explainer of what the three biggest challenges for global payroll teams are.

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Insperity

JULY 20, 2017

When you’re the owner of a company, it can feel like every salary comes straight out of your pocket. So, what do you do when a prospective hire asks for big bucks, maybe even more than you’re making? It may be hard to say yes to a salary that’s more than you expected to pay, especially if you’re growing the company and looking to reinvest profits. But the reality is, there are compelling reasons to spend big to sign top talent such as when someone has specialized talent or experience.

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