Achievers

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

By: Sarah Clayton. Communications and Campaigns Specialist, Achievers. Employees are arguably the most important component of a successful business. Employees put a human face on the product, build relationships with customers, and define the work culture that feeds business performance – yet 32% of companies struggle to retain top talent. What defines an effective retention strategy varies from business to business, but there is one common element that has been found to work across most busine

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

I wrote a post recently about technology and burnout. I believe burnout is a huge issue for individuals and organizations. It’s an issue we need to be cognizant of in our roles as human resources and business leaders. In today’s workplaces, we have an opportunity to use technology tools to help us reduce the effects of employee burnout. But not everyone feels the same way.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Today we’re going to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurial activities occurring within an organization) and how these activities bring value to the business world. I hope you enjoy! Innovation is a curious thing. In a research report published by the International Board of Innovation Science, Dennis Stauffer explored what separates wildly successful companies from the rest.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The rising cost of education is prompting more MBA students to hold down a job and attend school at the same time. A study conducted this year revealed that the average cost of an MBA degree is over $7,000 per year, which means that most students must work as they study. If you are one such … Continue reading 4 Practical Skills You Can Gain from Balancing Work and Earning an MBA.

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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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Hireology

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s hard to attract and retain great employees. Worst of all, you may be doing things today that are keeping top applicants from considering opportunities at your dealership.

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15Five

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This is a story about a man named Andrew. Andrew was an ambitious young accountant. He was smart and worked hard. And because he was smart, he caught the attention of people in charge of the business. As these things often go, he was promoted – the usual prize for being smart, working hard and putting the needs of the business first. And then it all started to go very wrong.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you don’t relish the thought of hustling to a workplace every day or you’re having a hard time securing a local gig, there’s never been a better time to work from home: More than 40 million Americans do it, according to the advocacy group Telework Coalition. And as the economy improves, more companies will … Continue reading Quitting The Rat Race – The Best Jobs You Can Do from Home.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Generation Z could technically be classified as Millenials. But since older Millenials are now moving to the suburbs and starting families, the younger set has been dubbed Generation Z. Born in the time period between 1996 and 2010 , Generation Z currently ranges in age between 5 and about 20. This means the eldest amongst them is just on the cusp of searching for gainful employment for the first time in their lives.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I know that Halloween was a few weeks ago, but Frankenstein has become more than a holiday icon. The Urban Dictionary says that a “Frankenstein” product is any product “made out of two or more components which, while apart, could have been disposed of or recycled, but now are a burden to the environment, so they can’t be separated.”. Scary indeed! As our friends from Kronos humorously remind us in this Time Well Spent , technology can quickly become a monster if we don’t follow good selection an

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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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15Five

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Employee engagement is a hard thing to measure. What’s even harder is understanding what drives it. Just Google “How can I improve employee engagement” and you will get four million results. On the first page, all but one are “list” articles: 10 Secrets to Improve…. 25 Ways to Improve… 49 Employee Engagement Ideas… 6 Simple But Effective….

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you don’t relish the thought of hustling to a workplace every day or you’re having a hard time securing a local gig, there’s never been a better time to work from home: More than 40 million Americans do it, according to the advocacy group Telework Coalition. And as the economy improves, more companies will … Continue reading Quitting The Rat Race – The Best Jobs You Can Do from Home.

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Asure Software

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Your office space is one of the most important aspects of your company’s day-to-day life. It’s where your employees gather each day to spark innovative business ideas, and since employees spend at least one third of their days at work, it can be a kind of second home. But unfortunately, commercial real estate prices are … Continue reading "Fight Commercial Real Estate Trends with Sensor Technology".

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 1, 2016

During this year’s Women in Technology event at the HR Technology Conference , one of the speakers made the statement, “I will not compromise my personal style.” I’ve been thinking about the comment for a while now. I get it, the spirit of the comment is that we should be our authentic selves. But, it also made me realize there are moments when we may need to compromise our style.

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Hppy

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The successful hiring and retaining of new employees is an art form that has evolved significantly over the last decade. The relationship starts at the interview process and is the defining moment when you will either cost the company or add value, based on your choice of the “best” person for the job. It all boils down to a personality fit to both the job requirements and the company culture.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The rising cost of education is prompting more MBA students to hold down a job and attend school at the same time. A study conducted this year revealed that the average cost of an MBA degree is over $7,000 per year, which means that most students must work as they study. If you are one such … Continue reading 4 Practical Skills You Can Gain from Balancing Work and Earning an MBA.

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Winston Benefits

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Diabetes isn’t just a problem for children or the elderly: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that almost 10 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes, and the American Diabetes Association says diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., with accompanying health complications including hypertension, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, and blindness.

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PeopleStrategy

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Randy Cooper, CEO of PeopleStrategy, Inc.® a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, recently shared his views on current and future trends in Human Resource (HR) technology with students at Saint Paul College , a community and technical college in St. Paul, Minnesota. The HRIS: Human Resource Information Systems class also received a comprehensive demonstration of PeopleStrategy’s Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) solution,

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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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Hppy

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The world is becoming a more global environment. Workplaces exist without walls, individuals roam through borders, and there has been true progress is seeing a world of humanity more than individual nations. There is a segment of the population that disagrees with this rapid expansion, who demand an old manner of life with incorrect speech and the degradation of women and minorities should still exist.

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SnackNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The post The “State of The Office Manager Report” Survey appeared first on SnackNation.

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Winston Benefits

DECEMBER 1, 2016

While many employers offer tuition assistance for workers looking to improve their education, a benefit gaining traction is student-loan repayment, which helps employees who’ve already completed their schooling. As the level of student-loan debt in the U.S. rises, it’s becoming more important to recent graduates to find ways to pay off their loans. Studies are showing that young workers with student loans prefer benefits that help them pay down that debt over retirement benefits, and many say it

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Asure Software

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Your office space is one of the most important aspects of your company’s day-to-day life. It’s where your employees gather each day to spark innovative business ideas, and since employees spend at least one third of their days at work, it can be a kind of second home. But unfortunately, commercial real estate prices are … Continue reading "Fight Commercial Real Estate Trends with Sensor Technology".

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

With Christmas just around the corner, discussion will undoubtedly be coming to the traditional office party. How low will the bar tab reach? Will it top last year’s? It’s always highly anticipated and a great opportunity for a team bonding experience. Unfortunately, once a year often isn’t enough to keep team morale high. There are lots of other easy team bonding activities you can be doing throughout the year to help create a positive working atmosphere.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 1, 2016

There’s a common misconception many aspiring entrepreneurs have when it comes to owning a business. They leave their former jobs or careers believing they will become their own boss, yet this isn’t always the case. Most new business owners end up becoming the one thing they previously despised: their boss. They start working longer hours, handling multiple positions and focusing on all the little details of the business instead of hiring the proper managers to help run the business.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 1, 2016

By: Meghan M. Biro. We’re way beyond the old paradigm of years-of-service plaques or holiday gift cards as a form of employee recognition. We know that such rewards, tied to tenure or sporadically bestowed on an individual employee for a job well done, fall short of achieving any larger goal. For employees, they do little to spur a sense of being truly valued by an organization.

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cipHR

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Whether you like it or not, as an individual, you are a brand. Every day you're 'branding' yourself by what you share online, how you interact with others and the way you act on social networks. With a bit of thought, effort and time you can nurture your brand to achieve personal and professional success in 2017. Of all recruiters, 95% believe that the job market will remain or become more competitive.

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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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