HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Click to View Larger Version. (Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad , a provider of talent activation technology. Be sure to check out their “ Top Sources of Hire 2017 ” report, which lists the top seven sources of new hires. It’s a must-read for any talent acquisition professional. Enjoy the post!). Regardless of what we call it, we know what onboarding is.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Many businesses leaders, managers and co-workers fail to appreciate subtle or less aggressive behaviors that others can perceive as harassment, discrimination or the creation of a hostile work environment. How can you, the leader, avoid situations that may choke productivity or get individuals and the company into legal hot water? Here are potential problem situations to watch out for. 1.
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Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Travelling can be an incredible and life-changing experience. So, you’ll want to document and keep a written account of your journeys, so you can have and hold these experiences for years to come. Here are some reasons why you will want to keep a written travel journal. Memory can’t be trusted You may remember things […].
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
How do you effectively engage over 10,000 employees? This was the challenge presented to Smart & Final, a major chain of warehouse-style food and supply stores. Smart & Final has over 10,000 employees and approximately 211 stores in 5 states. Their previous employee recognition strategy consisted of a ubiquitously disliked service awards program that was perceived by employees as being impersonal and demotivating.
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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.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
I stumbled across an article recently in Training Magazine about “ Creating a Continuous Learning Culture ”. We’ve talked before about self-learning being a competency that individuals should develop. The thing I found interesting in the article was the focus on daily rituals. The idea being that employees should learn how to develop daily rituals that will help with their learning.
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Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
I am fortunate to work in a city and region that encourages people to cycle. There are bike paths in the downtown core, places to rent bikes and lock them up, and a hug network of bike paths that provide a scenic tour as well as challenging ones through wooded areas. There is even Sunday Bike […].
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
I received the highlights from a new CareerBuilder study this week and they made me laugh for two reasons. First, because some of these ideas are actually pretty good, and second, because whoever wrote the press release of the data analysis is a bit off the mark. The gist of the research was this: people are looking for jobs (no surprise there) and some of them are doing interesting, strange, or downright weird things to try and stand out from the crowd.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 22, 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. Be sure to check out their “ 1 in 100 Million ” video series devoted to sharing the personal stories of the people who do the many important and too-often unrecognized jobs we all rely on.
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
There really is no place quite like it…. New Orleans was treated to an eclectic mix of HR professionals as customers from across the globe flocked to the Big Easy for ACE 2017. The 8 th annual Achievers Customer Experience conference was an unparalleled success, as clients and prospective customers exchanged ideas with independent HR thought leaders and decision makers representing some of the world’s most recognizable brands.
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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
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
The world of microscopy is so fascinating! You don’t need to be a scientist or researcher to own a good quality microscope, and enjoy the world of what is not visible to the naked eye. Microscopes are great for learning about the (small) world around you. Having a microscope at home is also great for […].
Winston Benefits
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Do your employees know what they need to about life insurance? People tend to overlook life insurance, because they think they’re too young to need it, or they don’t understand what it could be used for. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month , so now is a perfect time to educate your employees about life insurance and what it can do for them. Here are some trends that can help you offer the best life insurance policies to your employees.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Imagine, you are new to a startup. The company is growing +15% monthly (comparing to 15% annual growth for classic enterprises) in revenue. Headcount is growing as well, by 100% every year. Now, you are a 50 employee business, but in just 1 year you’ll be 100-150 employees and then 200-300 employees within the next 2 years. You have to build a solid background of corporate culture, HR policies and processes as well as HRIS to support your business growth.
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
First Recipient: Kendra Stewart. A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors two employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars. Each Quarter, nominations are tallied, read, and carefully considered before being awarded at our company Town Hall meetings where the final nominations are read aloud to highlight just how much the winners have done to deserve the award.
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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.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Photography is becoming one of the most popular activities these days that quite a lot of people are taking up as a hobby. There is rarely something so relaxing and enjoyable as taking photographs of the world around you, and more and more people are realizing how fulfilling the experience can be. On the other […].
PeopleStrategy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
The world of employee insurance and benefits can be daunting – it’s easy to feel considerable pressure when you’re trying to choose the best carriers and plans for the employees at your company. Brokers can be a key resource in this decision-making process, taking on much of the research and negotiation duties to help you find the best carriers and plans for your organization.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
There is no doubt that healthy employees are more likely to be productive, which is something employers are finally noticing. This is the reason wellness programs are becoming commonplace in businesses. Health is complicated, though, meaning you need more than one health consultant or coach to help employees. The following are just a few examples of essential coaches to consider.
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
On January 20th, an executive order directed agencies to reduce potential burdens on employers due to the Affordable Care Act. That announcement kicked off a series of dialogues, predictions, and proposals that left employers wondering how to proceed. It was widely speculated that the IRS would not enforce ACA reporting this year, and employers could disregard the individual and employer mandate requirements without fear of penalties.
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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?
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Being young and looking for a career can be a daunting challenge, but one thing to consider is where the jobs will likely be found. Two important factors are the demand for certain jobs and the overall direction of the economy. For this reason, you need to consider logistics. This aspect of business is not […].
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
I know I need to focus on engagement and our HR strategy. But how can I do that when some of our employees don’t even have homes to go home to? When I had this conversation with an HR leader based in Houston just after the hurricane had unleashed flooding on the state, I had to think carefully about what I was going to recommend. In the end, what I told this woman was the same thing I will recommend today in more detail.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
Figuring out how to make better choices could be the best decision you make. Stress at work tends to from a couple of main sources: overwork, and under-confidence. Nobody likes to be saddled with more work than they can handle, especially when they know that they’re fully equipped to make a better job of what they’re doing if they’re shown the respect of being given a reasonable workload – but that’s an issue for you and your boss.
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Wellness Plan Compliance | NAHU Vanguard Council | Retirement Savings Plans. Every day on our LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook pages, we share need-to-know industry information for benefits pros.
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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.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Did you know the glass ceiling costs organizations billions of dollars a year in lost opportunities and performance? Study after study has shown that companies with strong female leadership generate a 10 percent return on equity per year. Another study found that for profitable firms, a move from no female leaders to 30 percent representation […].
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Elevate 2017 , Hireology’s inaugural retail automotive human capital management summit, is officially a wrap. The event took place on September 19 and brought together more than 100 dealership General Managers, Dealer Principals and HR Leaders, for a full day assessing competencies, identifying gaps and formally developing their 2018 human capital management plans.
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Incentive programs are capable of achieving not only improved operating and financial and performance, but also “fun” in the workplace with an accompanying boost in employee morale. But there’s a HUGE caveat: to be effective incentives must be driven by the strategy of the organization; they should never have a “life of their own” The wrong incentive program can create significant performance issues.
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Second Winner: Ewa Bucior. A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors two employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars. Each Quarter, nominations are tallied, read, and carefully considered before being awarded at our company Town Hall meetings where the final nominations are read aloud to highlight just how much the winners have done to deserve the award.
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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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