Achievers

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every manager and HR professional views employee turnover as a headache, but do you actually know how expensive and damaging it can be to your organization? Here’s a look at the dimensions of this complex problem and some tested managerial practices to alleviate it with long-term solutions. The dimensions of the problem. Current statistics from Catalyst show that it costs an average of one-fifth of an employee’s salary to replace that person, which means that for a position paying $50,00

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Human resources has been the subject of many articles and conversations over the years. Specifically, the need for HR to evolve and become more analytical in their approaches. While I don’t always agree with the way the argument is being presented, I’m cool with the idea that HR needs to stay on top of their game. I think it betters the profession which is good for HR pros as individuals, our organizations, and the employees we serve.

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cipHR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

People don't want to work every day, we'd all prefer to be spending time with friends and family, going on holiday and following our passions. Making the working environment more fun seems like the most logical path however, few employers make an effort to proactively ensure that their employees are happy and enjoy being in the office. Utilising certain days of the year such as Halloween or Fireworks night, TV programs such as Bake off or The Apprentice or even local events you can concoct compe

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Whether it’s attending the annual International Franchise Association (IFA) conference or talking with our various partners in the business— Hireology continuously seeks to gain insight on the latest happenings within the franchise industry. One relationship we’ve been lucky enough to value as of late has been that with Mary Ann O’Connell, CFE and President of FranWise®.

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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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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Telework, or working from home, is on the rise. The benefits of doing so are vast, and everyone is starting to see it — especially some of the biggest employers out there. Companies like Amazon, Dell, IBM, Apple and more now allow their employees to log hours from home. One Global Workplace Analytics report reveals … Continue reading How to Use Tech to Bridge the Gap for Remote Workers.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

When you’re caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of your business, you may be tempted to quickly dismiss your employees when they come to you with questions or concerns. But beware, if you routinely rush through conversations or give employees the cold shoulder, they’ll feel disrespected. And they’ll be less likely to respect your leadership. The development of good listening skills is one of the most efficient methods for becoming a great manager and leader.

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Whether it’s attending the annual International Franchise Association (IFA) conference or talking with our franchise partners and customers, Hireology is constantly looking to understand the latest trends within the franchise industry. One partner we’ve been lucky enough to connect with has been Mary Ann O’Connell, CFE and President of FranWise®.

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Mompreneurs often have to handle their own financial matters. When you’re handling a solo business venture, bookkeeping and accounting are essential. It’s a legal requirement that you keep financial records. You’ll also need to be aware of how much profit you’re making. Many people worry about the hardships of handling business finances. But don’t fret. … Continue reading Mompreneurs Should Use These Handy Tools For Handling Financial Matters.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It used to be that part of an organization’s recruiting strategy was to identify passive job seekers. Those are the individuals who aren’t actively seeking an opportunity but they might be persuaded to accept one. After seeing LinkedIn’s annual Talent Trends report , I’m beginning to wonder how many passive job seekers exist. One of the key findings in this year’s survey was that 90 percent of global professionals are open to hearing about a new job opportunity. 90 percent!

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15Five

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The central dilemma of a modern leader is to balance apparently conflicting virtues and beliefs without choosing sides between them. Decisiveness, for example, is widely and rightly perceived as crucial to effective leadership. It’s the opposite of uncertainty and insecurity, which are paralyzing. But decisiveness overused eventually congeals into certainty.

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Winston Benefits

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Many companies have implemented wellness programs to rein in health care costs and promote employee engagement, but measurable results haven’t always followed. New studies are showing that successful wellness programs need an important, but less easily achieved, component: an office culture of well-being that is led by those in management. You can build walking trails around your facilities and give your employees gym memberships, but that availability alone won’t make them use them.

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PeopleStrategy

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

“If I had an hour to solve a problem I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about solutions.”. ― Albert Einstein. This quote has been attributed to a variety of people over the years, and it still makes a valid point. When you think about it, the problems HR faces on a day-to-day basis are not new. Since companies have been employing people, there have been challenges with attracting, retaining, and engaging talent.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 30, 2016

It’s okay to make a mistake. We all do. The tough part is moving past the mistake. That’s the situation this HR Bartender reader is facing. I’ve been in my profession for over a decade and have a master’s degree in my field. Recently, I tried to obtain my professional certification but was unsuccessful. I’ve never been good with tests, so I took a preparation course.

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Hppy

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It seems like every month there is some new app that emerges, some new system to adopt, or a new technology to learn. How does the saying go? The more things change, the more they stay the same. That is true for learning and development in organizations. Employees want to continue to learn new skills and develop their competencies. That doesn’t change.

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Asure Software

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) runs 11,000 pages and is divided into 10 titles. Complying with this landmark law has been challenging for employers, as it contains many wide-ranging provisions that are being phased in through to 2020. Most businesses don’t have the resources to employ a full time specialist to move … Continue reading "ACA Compliance – Are You Ready?".

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Winston Benefits

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The acknowledgment from the White House that people who buy their individual insurance coverage from exchanges will see their prices go up got big coverage last week. But a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds health insurance costs are continuing to rise for people who get their health care coverage through their employers as well. Here are some of the key findings.

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Ascender

OCTOBER 30, 2016

The traditional HR role was one characterised by manual and time-consuming tasks. But with the advent of improved technologies, the low-value elements of an HR professional’s role have been eradicated, leaving them to concentrate on what they’re really good at – managing talent. Everybody knows that successful businesses are differentiated by customer and employee experience.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Every organization would like to build a high performance culture, but these ten non-strategic activities are in the way of making serious progress. Here are the top 10 workplace dysfunctions that consume precious time and suck up emotional energy: 1. Committee work. How many committees do you have working on various projects? What would happen if you reduced the number by 50% and empowered folks to make decisions and get on with execution?

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Asure Software

OCTOBER 31, 2016

If you ask 10 different HR managers about their definition of HCM (Human Capital Management), you’ll get 10 different answers. This is the result of two things: first, the term HCM has expanded over the last several years to include everything related to general HR functions. Second, the definition is informed by the HR manager’s … Continue reading "It’s Time for HCM to Change".

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

By: Marci Peters. Director of Customer Service, Achievers. How important is it to have inspirational leadership versus average leadership? The answer: Very important. According to Great Leadership , organizations with the highest quality leaders were 13 times more likely to outperform their competition in key bottom-line metrics such as financial performance, quality of products and services, employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Employees who wish to grow and prosper are always looking for training programs that aim to hone their skills set and challenge their creativity. Employee engagement and satisfaction is inevitably linked to the number of growth opportunities available, as a recent study shows, where 25% of employees said that if they were given the opportunity to do what they are most proficient at, they would certainly be more satisfied with their current job.

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Asure Software

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) runs 11,000 pages and is divided into 10 titles. Complying with this landmark law has been challenging for employers, as it contains many wide-ranging provisions that are being phased in through to 2020. Most businesses don’t have the resources to employ a full time specialist to move … Continue reading "ACA Compliance – Are You Ready?".

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I had put it off for as long as I could, and it was time to finally bite the bullet and get it done. I sent a message to my manager and told him that I was going to work from home the following day in order to knock a few things off my list. I knew others on the team did it occasionally, but it felt weird staying home instead of making the daily commute.

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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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