Achievers
MAY 11, 2016
Having a positive company culture is an essential part of fostering engagement among employees, and it also directly influences a company’s “productivity, creativity, value and growth rates,” according to Columbia Business School professor Shiva Rajgopal. Although the essential value of company culture is undisputed, the question remains of who should initiate it: Should it come from top executives and trickle down?
HR Bartender
MAY 13, 2016
Years ago, we started this series called the Friday Distraction because we thought that, by the end of the workweek, we’re all looking for a little distraction. It might be a workplace cartoon, a few websites to check out, or an infographic with some relevant statistics. The goal was to step away from the intensity of work, so we can return and refocus.
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Insperity
MAY 12, 2016
We all know that employees join great companies and leave poor managers. How can you be that manager everyone wants to work for? A good start is a well-defined open door policy. First, a definition: An open door policy is one that encourages employees to come to their managers with questions, concerns and for discussion about issues. The policy is supposed to promote transparency , productivity and faster communication.
SnackNation
MAY 13, 2016
16 Employee Perks Your Team Wants More Than a Pay Raise [Infographic]. Most companies agree that people are our their most valuable assets. In today’s hyper-competitive hiring market, CEOs and hiring managers are struggling to figure out the best ways to attract and retain top talent. What they fail to realize is that for today’s worker, salaries are more of a threshold than a scorecard.
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Achievers
MAY 9, 2016
by Iain Ferreira, Proposal Writer. In the rapidly growing, highly competitive corporate world, most people work hard to stand out from the rest of their colleagues through productivity and performance. However, when praised for the contributions they have made, most will respond with a sheepish smile and humbly try to deflect the praise elsewhere. While humility is an admirable quality, consistently deflecting praise can have numerous negative effects, including: You could receive less recogniti
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cipHR
MAY 10, 2016
Employer branding isn't a new concept. In fact, it's one of the most talked about business leadership terms of the past couple of years. If, as a business leader, you're still not making efforts to maintain a strong employer brand, then you're damaging your business. Fact. Take a look around your offices, are they thriving with open and honest conversation?
Asure Software
MAY 9, 2016
An agile workplace is a fluid working environment where work is done wherever, whenever, and however necessary, by matching technology and flexibility to employee needs. For example, remote work, long seen as an employment perk, is becoming the norm, and is often expected, where feasible, in certain lines of work. Flexible work schedules also empower employees to maximize productivity by allowing them to work at the most productive times of the day or night.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 11, 2016
Is your company in danger of closing down for good? Hopefully not, but how do you know for sure? Booming profits, sagging sales? Are these the indicators of future growth and success? Clearly they provide a major insight into the financial destiny of a company, but they don’t account for the risks that come from […].
HR Bartender
MAY 8, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Great Place to Work conference in San Diego. This is my third year attending the event – always lots of great takeaways. I can’t wait to share them all with you this year. The theme of the conference was “trust.” It’s an important subject and we’ve talked about it a lot over the years. During the conference, I spoke with Great Place to Work CEO Michael C.
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cipHR
MAY 11, 2016
We all need a bit of motivation sometimes, whether we're looking for a job or simply trying to get through a tough day. The post 20 Quotes to Motivate you Today appeared first on CIPHR.
UpstartHR
MAY 9, 2016
In every company, there comes a time when someone makes an offer to a candidate to come and work for them. What is interesting is the wide variety of advice in the marketplace that advises candidates on how to handle that critical negotiation. Years ago I got my start in blogging by sharing career advice with job seekers looking for an edge in the hiring process.
15Five
MAY 10, 2016
What is a manager’s job? Is it to provide direction for employees to be productive and effective, or are they responsible for something more? Great managers also engage in the fundamental task of developing talent within the business. A survey conducted by breatheHR found that nearly half of UK subject matter experts (SMEs) neglect staff development, with almost half of participants feeling that their bosses don’t take their personal development seriously.
HR Bartender
MAY 10, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by ITM Group, Inc. , a consulting firm focused on training solutions that will help engage and retain employees. ITM Group has been named one of the top small businesses in South Florida. Check out their white paper “ 3 Ways to Tell if Your Company needs Leadership Training. ” Enjoy the post!). Every day we have to make decisions.
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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.
Winston Benefits
MAY 12, 2016
According to the National Institute of Mental Health , 18 percent of people 18 and older faced a mental illness at some point in 2014. There are millions of employees who are either living with a mental health issue or supporting someone who does, a fact that highlights the importance of including mental health in corporate wellness programs. These articles provide some insights on how employers can help support employees with mental health during Mental Health Month.
Hppy
MAY 9, 2016
What do you think is keeping your employees from becoming digital nomads? After all, the telecommuting and freelance economy is growing faster than ever, with half of the American workforce expected to be self-employed by 2020. Most of the people joining in this trend have left stiff, corporate jobs, where they felt trapped, overworked, demotivated and unappreciated.
15Five
MAY 12, 2016
If your workplace has you stressed out, you’re in good company. Stress is everywhere, prodding us into action and holding us accountable. Our environment can play a significant part in how we perceive and manage that stress. While small doses can be useful in motivating us and helping us respond to new challenges, too much stress can become toxic and unmanageable.
AssuredPartners
MAY 10, 2016
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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?
Winston Benefits
MAY 10, 2016
Government jobs are often seen as desirable because they’re fairly stable and often offer strong benefits. But putting together a unique benefits package to use for recruitment can be difficult, as municipalities are often working with bargaining units to determine benefits for employees. Offering standardized benefits when working with multiple units gets complicated.
Asure Software
MAY 9, 2016
An agile workplace is a fluid working environment where work is done wherever, whenever, and however necessary, by matching technology and flexibility to employee needs. For example, remote work, long seen as an employment perk, is becoming the norm, and is often expected, where feasible, in certain lines of work. Flexible work schedules also empower … Continue reading "An Agile Workplace Enhances Employee Satisfaction and Company Culture".
Hppy
MAY 13, 2016
This week has brought into focus a key aspect of workplace dynamics and employee engagement, and that is health and wellbeing. How long should you work without endangering your health? What should you wear to work and when should you stop checking your work email? Let’s find out in this week’s best HR and employee engagement articles: Science Says You Shouldn’t Work More Than This Number of Hours a Week.
Hireology
MAY 12, 2016
Each year, retail auto dealers spend more than $512 million to hire new people. But is that money being invested wisely? A new Hireology and DrivingSales HR Practices survey reveals that the hiring process is broken. According to the survey, dealers are wrestling with major challenges in their hiring practices, including the quality of their hires. No wonder: the survey also shows that dealers are not giving hiring managers any consistent tools and processes to work with.
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AssuredPartners
MAY 10, 2016
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Take It Personel-ly
MAY 9, 2016
Each of us is unique in how we manage and respond to stress. Stress can motivate us to accomplish more, help us respond better to unexpected challenges, and make us more resilient. However, there’s a good reason why managers and researchers tend to focus on the negative aspects of stress: it can be mentally and […].
Hppy
MAY 13, 2016
Every day at work requires a huge amount of communication. We communicate internally with our colleagues and team members; we communicate externally with clients, leads and suppliers and so on, it’s a constant process. There is no doubt about it though, all this communication requires time and so anything that can help this become more efficient should be welcomed.
Insperity
MAY 10, 2016
Are you looking for new ways to attract clients and increase business? Maybe you’re considering investing in a full-blown marketing campaign or costly advertising? Consider this – you already have access to your most powerful brand promoters – your employees. By devoting time and energy in your people you can build a team of brand ambassadors that will model your company values and take your company to new heights.
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