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AUGUST 11, 2016

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 11, 2016

“You only have to know one thing. You can learn anything.”. That was the takeaway message from Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy. Khan was the closing keynote speaker at this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. His presentation told the story of the Khan Academy, which you can see in his TED talk.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 10, 2016

You may think that it’s okay for employees to be unhappy at work. After all, it’s work, right? Since when do work and happiness exist in the same instance of space-time? Well, actually, work and happiness should go hand-in-hand. This doesn’t mean that all employees should be expected to want to sing and dance whenever […].

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Insperity

AUGUST 11, 2016

You’re a business leader , which means you’re probably smart, accomplished, experienced and fairly well educated. How do you feel when you read the following sentence? “We’ve taken a solution-focused approach, dominated by our corporate values, to create a paradigm shift in the industry.”. Bored and confused, right? This sentence could apply to a product launch, reorganization of the company, a hiring spree or a round of layoffs.

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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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Hppy

AUGUST 8, 2016

If you are like the majority of people in the United States, you own a pet. And most likely that pet is a cat or a dog. Your life probably looks something like this: You get up in the morning, go through your routine, and leave for work. Your pet stays at home and waits for your return. That is the life of most pets and their owners. But what if you were to bring your pet to work?

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 12, 2016

Source https://www.flickr.com/photos/zzkt/6820378862/?rb=1 Employees can promote the brand they work for on their personal social media accounts to extend the brand’s reach, increase sales and influence customer impressions. Before it can happen, brands need to integrate employee advocacy into their marketing strategy and learn how to make employees start sharing.

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Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2016

The benefits you offer potential employees can make or break their decision to work for you. Also, employee benefits are typically one of your heftiest expenses as a business owner. With so much on the line, it’s important to be strategic when you’re deciding what you’ll offer your workers, regardless of your budget or the number of people you employ.

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Hppy

AUGUST 7, 2016

“Creative thinking is not a talent; it is a skill that can be learnt. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities which improves teamwork, productivity and where appropriate profits.”. Edward de Bono. Your employees want to feel connected to your organization in a meaningful way. Yes, you hired them to do a particular job, using their skills, knowledge, and expertise.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 12, 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!). A few weeks ago, I wrote about a Harvard Business Review article titled, “The Changing Role of the CHRO.

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Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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cipHR

AUGUST 9, 2016

Sometimes we're just too busy to get outside and enjoy the benefits of nature. Sometimes the weather isn't playing ball (especially here in the UK!). Luckily there are a number of cool gadgets, either available now or possibly in the future, that let you bring the power of nature into your office and onto your desk. Bio computer. Bio computer takes advantage of the heat generated by operating a computer to germinate and grow wheatgrass.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 8, 2016

Project management can be a challenging endeavor. Like a jigsaw puzzle, it involves collecting several pieces, putting them together and arranging them so a desired outcome can be achieved. To do that successfully, your project must be grounded in principles that are not only tried-and-tested, but are also appropriate for the project itself and your […].

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15Five

AUGUST 11, 2016

Here at 15Five, we strive to bring you leadership advice on a variety of topics like employee engagement , communication, business growth, and company culture. We’re switching gears a bit to provide insights on what investors are looking for when it comes to startups and the teams that help them grow. I recently sat down with Christoph Janz , a Founding Partner of Point Nine Capital , an early-stage VC fund focused on SaaS and marketplaces.

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Winston Benefits

AUGUST 11, 2016

Workplace wellness programs are more popular than ever. They’re also becoming more comprehensive, targeting much more than just flu shots and smoking cessation. With these new developments come new concerns and issues to address. Will your program handle mental and emotional health? Will you use wearables and apps? What privacy concerns will this create?

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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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UpstartHR

AUGUST 8, 2016

The winter testing window is coming up with HRCI (the Human Resources Certification Institute, for you newbies), and you might be wondering what the difference is between the PHR and SPHR exams. With both of the exam pass rates hovering around 50% (54% PHR, 53% SPHR), it’s critical to make sure you understand the requirements of each and develop a proper plan for preparing.

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Hppy

AUGUST 11, 2016

Stress in your business environment increases costs and challenges your ability to compete. Stressful conditions contribute to communication and productivity problems as well as employee sickness and absenteeism. Business owners must develop an awareness of stress within their organization and find ways to eliminate its sources to stay running at peak efficiency.

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Hireology

AUGUST 12, 2016

The Perfect Pitch to Future Employees.

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Winston Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2016

Even in a strong economy, financial concerns weigh heavily on employees’ minds. This distraction and stress can affect productivity, so many employers are looking at financial wellness benefits to help employees manage their concerns. Prudential describes it as “the next frontier” in wellness programs: more than 40 percent of companies say they have a financial wellness strategy in place or plan to introduce one.

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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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Achievers

AUGUST 10, 2016

How happy and engaged are our employees? It’s an important question that every business should want to know the answer to. We hate to break it to you, but according to our latest employee survey , 51% of employees are not happy at work. What does that mean for your business? The less happy and engaged your employees are, the less productive your business will be as a whole.

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Hppy

AUGUST 9, 2016

How many people trust their managers? A recent study by Edelman found that one in three employees don’t trust their employer. Another study by EY found that number to be even lower, with only 46% having trust in their organization, and 49% in their boss/team. Trust is one of the most important things you need in the workplace. Without it you won’t have the environment you need for an effective feedback culture to grow.

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Hireology

AUGUST 11, 2016

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cipHR

AUGUST 11, 2016

The internet's become the number one information resource for pretty much everything in our personal and professional lives. When it comes to HR priorities, there's a number of great sites and individuals who can provide tips, tricks and best practices regarding a number of key HR priorities. 1. Attracting top talent. How do potential applicants find work?

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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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HR Bartender

AUGUST 7, 2016

I mentioned in my #SHRM16 wrap-up that I spoke at a pre-conference workshop on social media strategies. This question came up at the workshop and someone else asked it on HR Bartender just a few days ago. It’s obviously a popular topic. If an employee’s current manager refuses to provide a letter of reference, even if employee is in good standing, is that an EEOC violation ?

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Hppy

AUGUST 10, 2016

Effective employee communication matters. It matters to your employees, it matters to your managers and it matters to your shareholders. Research conducted by the HayGroup showed companies with engaged employees generate 50% more returns for stakeholders than their competitors. Effective communication and financial performance are strongly related. According to Towers Watson research, companies that are highly effective at communication are 1.7 times as likely to outperform their peers.

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Hireology

AUGUST 9, 2016

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Asure Software

AUGUST 8, 2016

With November fast approaching, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) faces a huge challenge: can it survive past President Obama’s last term in office? Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has promised to “defend and expand” the ACA, making a “public option” available and delivering healthcare to more and more people across the US. On the other side … Continue reading "The Future of the Affordable Care Act".

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Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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