Ahmed's Universe

JULY 27, 2019

PARIS Flying from Barcelona, I landed in Paris at 4 pm last Thursday, on time to be apprised that the city I've known since my birth had broken a record: 42°C. Half an hour later this record was itself broken when we reached 42.6°C. France’s crumbling infrastructure was in full display on the RER line linking the two city airports as service was interrupted for several hours, and when it resumed the absence of air conditioning and Saharan temperatures meant several people fainted.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 31, 2019

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams. Over the decades, many companies could not compete with global competition. Among the ones that did succeed, most could not sustain their position in the market. Leaders like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffet, with their vision, unshakable determination, and persistent hard work, led their respective companies to great heights.

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HR Bartender

JULY 28, 2019

In today’s tough recruiting market, organizations are looking for every way possible to find qualified job candidates. Today’s reader note asks a straightforward question about doing that. Hi Sharlyn! Can I get your advice? Is it inappropriate to email a potential job candidate at the work email address? Instead of me just offering my opinion in answering this question, I wanted to bring you some differing thoughts.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 1, 2019

When it’s time for a career change, it’s important to take a moment to identify your strengths so that you can make the best possible case as you try to break into a new industry. Okay, this process might take more than a moment! Many professionals who excel in their work have trouble putting their […].

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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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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. How did it happen? The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story. The spectacular progress reflects a holistic view of diversity which closes the gap between aspiration and reality.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 2, 2019

I’ve been having a series of small breakthroughs in my home office. This might sound weird, but I work with three computer monitors. Yep, three. I worked with two for the longest time then someone suggested that I try three. I thought, “I don’t know. That seems pretty extravagant.” And it is. But I found myself in a place where I could get a couple of reasonably priced monitors, so I decided to give it a try.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 2, 2019

Many people, especially those who are career-driven and hardworking, tend to overwork themselves. This can sometimes be a good thing because you can easily impress your boss and quickly get the promotion that you have always wanted. However, working too much has its downside. You can end up feeling tired and burnt out if you […].

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

With the unemployment rate dropping to 3.6 percent - the lowest rate since December 1969, and the U.S. job market the tightest it has been in half a century, human resources managers are struggling to attract and retain top talent. While some businesses, like JPMorgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Costco and Walmart, have bumped paychecks, Glassdoor’s Employment Confidence Survey found that 4 in 5 employees would choose additional benefits over a pay raise.

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PeopleStrategy

AUGUST 1, 2019

There are many stereotypes about those of us who are in our twenties and early thirties and fall into either the Gen Z or Millennial population. As a member of the Gen Z generation, here are some examples that I’ve heard, and a few I may have even said myself: They don’t know how to work. They are so lazy. They can’t function without their phones. They don’t like people who hold authority over them.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 27, 2019

Employee Onboarding Program. You think your employee onboarding process is effective - but how do you really know? Unless you have a strategy in place to measure the effectiveness of your employee onboarding program , you might be missing out on some major opportunities to retain top talent and improve employee satisfaction.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 29, 2019

Do you know that 82 percent of consumers will trust a company if their executives are using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media networks? Personal branding is essential in today‘s marketplace. This is the reason why you need to build your personal brand. The simplest meaning of building a personal brand is how you […].

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

From talent acquisition to learning and development, AI has opened new pathways of collaboration between humans and machines and is offering a helping hand to almost all aspects of human resource management. Think about the tedious task of screening through thousands of resumes and finding the perfect candidate for a job. Along with the extended time and effort, the cost of sourcing, screening, and recruiting put a big dent in a company’s recourses.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 1, 2019

No leader wants to earn the dreaded title of micromanager, but offering too little management support (otherwise known as “under-managing”) can be just as detrimental and unappealing for employees. While there’s a fine line between empowering your employees to own their work and be accountable, and under-managing to the point that your team doesn’t perceive you as engaged, accessible or even aware of what they do, recognizing the difference is the first step to making sure you’re not so “hands-o

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2019

Social media updates come and go quickly, and it can be difficult to stay up-to-date on your favorite topics. Fear of missing out? Not anymore! Our new bi-weekly series, the Social Round-Up , will keep you updated on our most popular and exciting posts that you may have missed in your feed. To kick things off, we are starting with a few of our recent social media updates.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 31, 2019

You likely spend at least 40 hours of your week at work. That’s a long time – it’s enough to watch four to eight whole seasons of your favorite show. That’s almost an entire week’s worth of sleep. Work is a significant portion of your life, and if you don’t feel welcomed for a significant […].

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AssuredPartners

JULY 31, 2019

With the constant weather changes that are happening across the country, many people have fallen victim to the damages that result from the fluctuating weather patterns. It is now more important than ever to recognize that your property's market value is different from replacement cost. If you're unfamiliar with the terms, market value is the present price for which your home can be sold or bought.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 29, 2019

Offering too little management support (otherwise known as “under-managing”) can be just as detrimental and unappealing for employees as micromanaging. The post Where’s the boss? 6 signs you’re under-managing your employees appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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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Asure Software

JULY 30, 2019

From availability and cost to occupancy and maintenance needs, office space is always in flux. Businesses typically rent office space… The post How to Sublease Your Office Space appeared first on Asure Software.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 30, 2019

Solid online presence is a must for any modern company looking to succeed. However, many of them fail to make the proper first impression or capture their share of the market due to several common mistakes that are well-known to experienced marketers. Here are the top 6 ways to make the most out of your […].

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AssuredPartners

JULY 30, 2019

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BerniePortal

JULY 30, 2019

Nashville-based HR software platform BerniePortal is a finalist in the 2019 SaaS Awards Program in the Best SaaS Product for Small Business / SMBs category.

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Advertiser: Barley

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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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 2, 2019

Do you know what’s the most common thing that the top organisations in the world share? It’s their high degree of integrity in the workplace that they adhere to in everything they do. Organisations with a high level of integrity enjoy better stability, exceptional growth, improved workflow and heightened workplace satisfaction. Of all these, the most important outcome is a strong employer branding.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 31, 2019

According to 40 percent of all small business owners, bookkeeping and tax preparation are the worst parts of their job. Do you agree? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and overwhelmed every time you have to deal with financial matters like payroll processing? If you’re in this boat, you’re in luck. There are five simple steps you […].

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JULY 30, 2019

If you’ve had a pre-tax account before, you may have heard of a letter of medical necessity. It is sometimes abbreviated as LMN (pronounced “lemon”). Why do I need a LMN? A LMN is used in circumstances when a person wants to use funds from their pre-tax account but the item or service is not universally recognized as an eligible expense by the IRS.

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Asure Software

JULY 31, 2019

“Ghosting” is an online dating practice that has become widespread among Millennials and Generation Z. In this cruel behavior, a… The post What Is Workplace Ghosting? appeared first on Asure Software.

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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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