Ahmed's Universe

MAY 2, 2019

PARIS How ironic that it it was on May Day, International Labor Day (except in some exotic countries such as the U.S. of A.) that an article was published in French satirical weekly, Le canard enchaîné , denounging bullying by employers. This is a great piece of investigation as it provides concrete examples of how a French multinational, banking giant BNP Paribas (BNPP), sets about mentally torturing the employees it wants to get rid of on the cheap (a screnshot of the French-language article i

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HR Bartender

APRIL 28, 2019

Technology is a wonderful thing. It’s amazing what we can do today using technology. That being said, technology can also create challenges. And I’m not talking about whether our technology works or not (although that can be a problem). There’s research that indicates our use of technology can have a negative impact on our wellbeing. I recently shared with you Dan Schawbel’s new book “Back to Human”, where he talks about technology creating workplace loneliness.

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HR Digest

MAY 1, 2019

Creating an Environment that Encourages Cognitive Diversity In a remarkable interview with The HR Digest, Felicia Mayo talks about the value of cognitive diversity in the global business sector and what makes a great leader. “The ability to inspire, motivate and create followership is nirvana,” she says. “When you have a leader that exhibits this strength, that leader can rally employees towards the impossible.

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MAY 2, 2019

While there are many benefits modern employees crave, one of the most glaring is a healthy work-life balance. Work-life balance refers to the stability that an individual needs between time dedicated to work and other aspects of life such as family time, social activities and hobbies. One adjustment that many businesses have made to accommodate […].

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BetterUp

APRIL 29, 2019

In my work as a researcher at BetterUp Labs , I have an opportunity to speak with business leaders across multiple industries about their biggest challenges. One theme continues to emerge—change at breakneck speed has become the norm in business today and it’s overwhelming our workforces. Workplace environments are reaching a breaking point. Employees are under enormous pressure to continuously adapt to new technologies, shifting priorities, and ways of working—and they aren’t equipped to keep u

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HR Digest

MAY 1, 2019

Meet The Woman Who Has Changed IBM’s History Harnessing the power of data analytics to transform process, people, and culture is not easy. It demands conscientiousness - but when you master the organizational muscle of using data, it can contribute to greater prosperity. Today, as Diane Gherson, CHRO IBM, transforms global workforce outcomes through talent analytics and data, she is not afraid to put forward profoundly ambitious and path-breaking ideas.

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MAY 1, 2019

Although women face many challenges in business and entrepreneurship, more women than ever are starting businesses, earning C-level positions, and leaving legacies far beyond their job title. For Women’s History Month this year, celebrate the successes and future of female leaders with these empowering quotes from inspirational women. These quotes from women in business, fashion, […].

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cipHR

APRIL 30, 2019

Talking, timetabling and trust are key to being a successful manager based outside the office. Traditional office-based roles are changing as working from home becomes an increasingly popular option. According to job site Monster , 40% of Britons work from home at least once a week – with 1 in 10 working from home full time. Working from home can be a positive influence on people, with most workers surveyed by Monster saying it leads to higher productivity, less time (and money) spent on commuti

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Vantage Circle

MAY 2, 2019

There are countless stories in the corporate world on how companies are crumbling due to mismanagement. You can put the blame on crisis management or rather the lack of it. “Losing your head in a crisis is a good way to become the crisis”. -C.J. Redwine. You must be thinking that C.J. Redwine probably restated the obvious. The reason people restate the same principle is that because of its obvious misinterpretation or rather lack of interpretation.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

"Presence in the Present" As a branded company whose success depends on change management, Kellogg Company puts a premium on its internal culture. From the vantage point of a lifelong career in human resources, Melissa Howell talked with The HR Digest about the various Diversity & Inclusion programs which have put Kellogg on the global map as one of the top companies for veterans, LGBT employees, and executive women.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 3, 2019

The word team building used to be met with raised eyebrows and groans from employees and employers alike. However, in the modern world we now live in, it has taken on a whole new meaning and is being much better received than it ever has before. Why? Because corporate event management has seen significant improvements […].

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Insperity

APRIL 30, 2019

Workplace drama could be costing your business thousands of dollars each year. For larger companies, losses can reach millions of dollars. Everyone has encountered workplace drama. You just may not have known what to call it. The office gossip. The resister to change. The persistent arguer. The projector of made-up stories. Drama creates “mentally wasteful thought processes or unproductive behavior,” wrote drama researcher Cy Wakeman in “No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, E

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Bayzat

APRIL 29, 2019

Today, most organizations rely on actual data to make informed decisions on how to run their business. Whilst departments such as sales, marketing, and operations have actively been using data analytics to optimize performance, HR experts within a business have been relatively slow to integrate analytics to influence their decision making. Let’s dive a little deeper into the benefits of HR analytics and see how it can help your company.

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2019

A group of researchers at Penn State University at Buffalo conducted a study on the drinking habits of people in the service industry and found that workers who are forced to smile at work, drink more after hours. If you are working in the service industry then you must be aware of how much weight the phrases, "the customer is always right" and "service with a smile" carry.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 3, 2019

Do you really think you can get away with slacking on accounting for your business? Out of all the things it takes to keep your company afloat, one of the most important things you could do is make sure you have good accounting practices on your side. Without them, you risk losing both a lot […].

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Patriot Software

APRIL 29, 2019

As a business owner, running errands is inevitable. But sometimes, you are too busy to make the run yourself. You might send an employee to pick up something or handle a task for you. If you find yourself counting on employees to use their personal cars for business, consider offering mileage reimbursement. So, what is […]. The post What Is Mileage Reimbursement, and How Does it Work?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 2, 2019

Welcome to the “My Life in Benefits” series and thanks for reading. My name is Jon and in these posts, I chronicle my adventures in saving with pre-tax accounts. Up until now, I’ve covered different plans. you can peruse those by following this link. Before I jump into the pre-tax plan element of this post, I want to make an announcement: I will be starting with a new company in June.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

Living the Southwest Way! A desire to act with courage, persevere and innovate; the ability to put others first, and a fun-LUVing attitude – these are the values that Southwest Airlines, the World’s Most Loved Airline, looks for in its employees and fosters through its talent management. Talking to The HR Digest, Julie Weber explains how the company’s “Hiring for Attitude” motto has helped forge an outstanding performance culture.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 1, 2019

Between 20% and 25% of U.S. employees work from home some of the time. Meanwhile, 5% of employees telecommute from home on a full-time basis, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census. However, with a recent Alfresco survey revealing that 98% of employees track what their employees are doing online, it’s essential that you take […].

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BerniePortal

APRIL 30, 2019

User-focused development. First and foremost, we believe that quality software should serve the wants and needs of its users. That’s why BerniePortal product development directly reflects the feedback our team gets from its users. In the spirit of this feedback-based development model, BerniePortal Founder & CEO, Alex Tolbert, led two meta-planning breakout sessions at BerniePortal’s 2nd annual users conference, Weekdays with Bernie 2019.

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Best Money Moves

APRIL 30, 2019

4 big employee benefits trends for family planning. What you need to know about family-friendly employee benefits like fertility services, paid maternity leave and childcare assistance. More employers are offering family-friendly benefits like paid maternity leave and fertility services to attract employees in today’s competitive labor market, according to a report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2019

"Workforce Skills Upgrade: A New Competitive Advantage" SAP is one of the few companies leading diversity & Inclusion, having implemented a comprehensive workforce skills upgrade since 2017. It is the world’s first company to incorporate neurodiverse talents into its workforce. And being responsible for providing algorithmic solutions related to workforce and other corporate challenges, it recognizes “HR PUNKS” as a crucial campaign businesses need to remain valuable.

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Take It Personel-ly

APRIL 30, 2019

Science is all around us. Part of what makes this subject so enticing for folks are the many theories and facts surrounding such a topic. From the oxygen we breathe to the food on our dinner plates, science explains it all. Although the science is a major component of our daily lives, after we graduate […].

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Asure Software

MAY 2, 2019

Today, four generations occupy the workplace at the same time. They all need adequate compensation and basic benefits like healthcare,… The post Employee Benefit Trends for 2019 appeared first on Asure Software.

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Abel HR

APRIL 30, 2019

You’ve probably heard the old saying that some people are just born to lead. However, those of us who’ve spent any degree of time in the workplace can recall more than a few examples of folks who clearly squeaked by without having this talent bestowed upon them at birth. So, if Maybelline is wrong and she – or he – isn’t in fact born with it, is there anything your company can do to MAKE them into a leader?

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