Achievers

APRIL 13, 2017

By: Josh Danson Director of Content Marketing, Achievers. Recently, there have been some eye-opening reports about the state of employee engagement, both here in the U.S. and globally. Aon Hewitt, in their 2017 Trends in Global Employee Engagement Study , found that engagement levels have dropped for the first time in five years and Gallup recently reported in its State of the American Workplace report that a full 70% of U.S. workers are not engaged at work.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 11, 2017

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad , a global leader in Talent Activation. Be sure to check out their 2017 State of Talent report , which provides an in-depth analysis of the issues that matter most to human resources.). Feedback is about performance. The reason people give feedback is to either ask someone to improve their performance or to tell them “keep doing what you’re doing”.

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SnackNation

APRIL 9, 2017

The Modern Guide to (Responsibly) Drinking at Work. Up until recently, conventional wisdom dictated that drinking at work probably wasn’t a winning strategy. This went for both employees and their employers. For the buttoned-up, paternal corporate cultures of the 1980s and 90s, alcohol was too risky a proposition, a potential HR minefield where the scant benefits rarely outweigh potential costs.

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Asure Software

APRIL 12, 2017

How Independent Contractors, Freelancers and Other Contingent Workers Are Reshaping the Physical Workplace Freelancers, temps, contractors, consultants, and a wide range of other contingent positions have become increasingly common in many professions. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably and/or incorrectly. Regardless of what you call it, the workforce of the future is taking shape before … Continue reading "Measure Mobile Workers Success w/ Hoteling Software".

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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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Achievers

APRIL 11, 2017

By: Courtney Clark. Change is practically a given in today’s competitive work environment. But how is an individual employee supposed to thrive in an environment of constant uncertainty? To successfully navigate this near-constant change, research suggests that it’s critical to stay engaged. In the first post of this 3-part series (click here if you missed it), I shared strategies from my book The Successful Struggle , that help you stay engaged and in tune with the purpose of corporate change.

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Hppy

APRIL 11, 2017

“The best” describes a culture of individuals who conform to rules and expectations more closely than others. They spell more accurately; answer history questions more correctly and score the highest mark on linear algebra exams. “The best” do a masterful job of performing their task to comply with the norms expected. They “colour inside the lines” perfectly.

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Winston Benefits

APRIL 11, 2017

Hospitals and health systems are facing a talent crunch. As baby boomer providers prepare for retirement, an aging population also increases demand on health systems. As health care employers look for the talent they need to meet these challenges, employee benefits can help attract and retain top performers.

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Asure Software

APRIL 10, 2017

Does Your Organization Need a Chief Learning Officer? There’s No Question the War for Talent is Here We’ve all heard a lot about the war for talent, but here are some stats to note: It is expected that as many as 3.6 million executive leaders could retire in 2017. The average cost for a … Continue reading "Why Hiring a Chief Learning Officer is Key to Success".

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HR Bartender

APRIL 14, 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 Workforce Institute at Kronos reveals that more than half of the U.S. workforce has experienced a problem with their paychecks in their study “ Engaging Employees through Payroll ”. Enjoy the post!).

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Hppy

APRIL 13, 2017

While we spend a huge proportion of our weeks at work, reports sadly show time after time that huge numbers of workers across the country aren’t happy in their jobs, and that this dissatisfaction can even lead to severe health issues. Many people either hate their boss, aren’t enjoying the actual work they do, don’t feel appreciated, think they’re under paid, or are just bored on the job.

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cipHR

APRIL 11, 2017

St Mary’s Hospice provides specialised supportive and palliative care for people with life limiting conditions throughout South Cumbria. The post St Mary’s Hospice of Furness choose CIPHR appeared first on CIPHR.

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Asure Software

APRIL 12, 2017

How Independent Contractors, Freelancers and Other Contingent Workers Are Reshaping the Physical Workplace Freelancers, temps, contractors, consultants, and a wide range of other contingent positions have become increasingly common in many professions. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably and/or incorrectly. Regardless of what you call it, the workforce of the future is taking shape before … Continue reading "Measure Mobile Workers Success w/ Hoteling Software".

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HR Bartender

APRIL 13, 2017

I recently received this question from an HR Bartender reader: Hi – I need a labor law attorney who maybe would consider pro bono work or free advice. My goal here isn’t to call someone out, but maybe this is the wrong question. We would all like free legal advice. Myself included. So, simply asking for free legal services isn’t the answer. Labor attorneys have to make a living, just like the rest of us.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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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Hppy

APRIL 10, 2017

In the last couple of years, we have witnessed the emergence of a completely new trend called recruitment marketing. Companies have realized that a standard hiring process requires lots of time and money. Now, they are trying to narrow the talent base by creating specific ads and by using job and social networks with advanced targeting abilities. In this article, we have shared the five trends that will completely reshape the recruitment industry by making the selection process more efficient an

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cipHR

APRIL 11, 2017

Is everyone in your office happy and productive? A good office environment's a difficult and time-consuming thing to get right, but is one of the most sought after requirements where talent's concerned. Asking yourself some straightforward and often obvious questions can help you to understand and improve your office environment for both you and your employees.

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Asure Software

APRIL 10, 2017

Does Your Organization Need a Chief Learning Officer? There’s No Question the War for Talent is Here We’ve all heard a lot about the war for talent, but here are some stats to note: It is expected that as many as 3.6 million executive leaders could retire in 2017. The average cost for a … Continue reading "Why Hiring a Chief Learning Officer is Key to Success".

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UpstartHR

APRIL 10, 2017

One of the conversations I’m having more often is around this concept of the contingent workforce, but in a recent presentation I realized some people weren’t aware of the issues surrounding this group. In essence,this segment of the workforce in the United States is made up of temp workers, contractors, freelancers, part timers, and other non-full time labor.

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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?

Utilities

Hppy

APRIL 14, 2017

Understanding insurance can be difficult for many people, but knowing what types of coverage are crucial can be incredibly important for many employees. As an HR professional, it is part of your job to ensure they have the information they need to be sufficiently covered. However, educating employees on insurance isn’t easy. Unfortunately, three out of five employees don’t fully understand their benefits.

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Insperity

APRIL 13, 2017

Applicants today demand transparency. Since taking a new position can require a leap of faith, they want to understand and align with your organization – from your commitment to diversity and fair pay to your dedication to corporate responsibility. Websites like Glassdoor, a forum that allows former employees to share their experiences with your company, help to illustrate this trend.

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Winston Benefits

APRIL 13, 2017

The Republican Party’s proposed replacement for Obamacare, the American Health Care Act, was pulled at the last minute because its fate was already sealed by a lack of support, but efforts to repeal Obamacare and replace it with something else apparently are not over. The GOP is still working to tweak its plan into something with a chance to pass in Congress, even possibly adding subsidies like Obamacare did.

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Hppy

APRIL 12, 2017

We all know how important productivity is in the workplace – after all, how often do you find yourself struggling for motivation when you’re in the middle of a particularly difficult task or getting towards the end of a long day? Motivation and productivity go hand in hand, and both can end up disappearing in a flash when you are faced with distractions or issues like tiredness.

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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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Hppy

APRIL 8, 2017

Depression, like any other condition or sickness, is not predictable in the sense that you can’t control when and where episodes of anxiety or other related symptoms will occur. Often times, people with depression are forced to face situations from which they cannot escape and having a job doesn’t always allow them the freedom to take a few days or even weeks off until they feel better.

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