Achievers

JANUARY 4, 2016

Gone are the days of poor working conditions, grueling hours, and no benefits. In recent years, companies have seen the importance of offering quality perks for their employees. This realization has spawned a steadily building competition among companies as they try to out-perk other employers. But with the myriad of options available, from unlimited vacation time, to office dogs , to free lunch, how can you tell if you’re creating a real impact or just spinning your wheels?

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 8, 2016

According to the latest white paper from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Public Policy Council, organizations are turning down business because they don’t have qualified people to do the work. 87 percent of respondents said the skills gap was affecting business performance in the areas of customer service, growth and service delivery. I’m not sure that the challenge of finding qualified candidates is surprising, it’s been brewing for a while.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 3, 2016

If you aren’t a creator, an artist, or an entertainer, eventually you will be replaced by a machine. I’m sitting 30,000 feet above the gulf of Mexico in a metal tube traveling through the sky at 500 miles per hour. As Louis C.K. the comedian said so famously, in a voice mocking an ungrateful passenger having to wait longer than usual on the tarmac, “‘And then, we get on the plane and they made us sit there on the runway, for 40 minutes.

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Insperity

JANUARY 4, 2016

In 2014, nearly 43 percent of all discrimination complaints filed nationwide with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused employers of retaliation. And according to the EEOC, the number of findings based on a retaliation claim is outpacing other types of discrimination. Among the reasons people accuse their employer of discrimination, retaliation is the easiest for them to allege and the most challenging for a company to defend.

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Management

Achievers

JANUARY 6, 2016

In 2016, look for organizations to tighten their focus on people management, from building an inclusive company culture to increasing employee engagement. HR trends to watch for 2016 include these three hot topics: 1. Increased use of data analysis. Analyzing data to gather consumer information has been a staple of marketing strategy for decades, but data analytics is only now starting to catch on for HR professionals.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 5, 2016

Change is one of those things that is much easier said than done. For most managers, change looks good on paper, but in reality, it can be a real headache. . Change management is just what it sounds like – it is all about how you manage new ideas, new processes or anything new that changes within your organization. Being prepared for change is half the battle because you will almost always deal with negativity.

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SnackNation

JANUARY 8, 2016

New Case Study: ChowNow’s Secret Sauce for Creating an Awesome Culture. Have you ever walked into an office and thought to yourself, “this place is awesome”? The interior design is beautiful, the team is happy and motivated, and there are accolades decorating the walls. It almost seems like there’s a buzz in the air. That’s exactly how it felt when our team had a chance to visit ChowNow at their Playa Vista, CA office.

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Insperity

JANUARY 4, 2016

In 2014, nearly 43 percent of all discrimination complaints filed nationwide with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accused employers of retaliation. And according to the EEOC, the number of findings based on a retaliation claim is outpacing other types of discrimination. Among the reasons people accuse their employer of discrimination, retaliation is the easiest for them to allege and the most challenging for a company to defend.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 5, 2016

I think today’s reader note addresses a very common management issue – delegating. Hi Sharlyn. I’m an HR representative dealing with my first ever firing of a high level manager. My CEO believes we need to replace this manager but I don’t believe we do. This manager delegated his duties so heavily he made himself dispensable. Do you have any suggestions that would help me in this situation?

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Paid Leave

Asure Software

JANUARY 6, 2016

So where do we go from here? What is the logical conclusion? The logical conclusion is that someday (probably soon), the farm will be nearly 100% automated. Nearly 100%? Are you skeptical? You don’t believe me? You think maybe 98% or 99%? Some person will always be required to make the “tough decisions”, right? Believe me, if IBM Watson can diagnose disease more precisely in certain areas than real-life doctors, today, then a farm will become 100% automated tomorrow–or ne

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Talent Culture

JANUARY 7, 2016

The time in between an interview and decisions for the next round of interviews can feel like an eternity when you are anxious to move your job search forward. What can you do in conjunction with the interview process to follow up strategically and intelligently? This infographic offers some suggestions.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 7, 2016

After close to a year of vacillating about it, I finally have an Apple watch. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I needed it and I’m still not sure it’s a “must-have” accessory. But I can say it’s easy to wear and the data I’m starting to see from it is starting to make it more valuable every day. In the month or so that I’ve had the watch, I’ve realized a few things.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 5, 2016

Change is one of those things that is much easier said than done. For most managers, change looks good on paper, but in reality, it can be a real headache. Change management is just what it sounds like – it is all about how you manage new ideas, new processes or anything new that changes … Continue reading "Change Management: The Top Three Issues Affecting Your Business".

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IT

Asure Software

JANUARY 3, 2016

… If you aren’t a creator, an artist, or an entertainer, eventually you will be replaced by a machine. I’m sitting 30,000 feet above the gulf of Mexico in a metal tube traveling through the sky at 500 miles per hour. As Louis C.K. the comedian said so famously, in a voice mocking an … Continue reading "All that is left is art".

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Asure Software

JANUARY 3, 2016

… If you aren’t a creator, an artist, or an entertainer, eventually you will be replaced by a machine. I’m sitting 30,000 feet above the gulf of Mexico in a metal tube traveling through the sky at 500 miles per hour. As Louis C.K. the comedian said so famously, in a voice mocking an … Continue reading "All that is left is art".

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