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AUGUST 24, 2016

<www.expersoft.com> I recently stumbled across an oldish (late 2015) but excellent executive summary of a Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) sponsored event examining the changing role of the HRBP. You can read an overview of what the event covered here (and the full executive summary here ), but one of the things that stood out to me in the overview was the following section: ^This section jumped at me because – in as much as the focus here was on HRBP knowledge

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AUGUST 23, 2016

Happy Tuesday all. …So I recently read a great article by Ben Casselman at FiveThirtyEight here that talks about why women are no longer making material progress towards narrowing the pay gap between men and women. Long story short, there are a number of variables that drive the pay gap (such as men’s tendency to opt into high earning careers at greater rates and women’s tendency to negotiate less often ), but the one I want to talk about today deals with the article’s p

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AUGUST 22, 2016

<www.teambonding.com> Happy Monday all. . . …So I spent the weekend reading about turnover and engagement, and this HBR article had some really good insights that got me thinking about talent attraction and retention strategy – specifically how Managers/HRBPs can use human capital data to improve turnover and progression outcomes.

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APRIL 20, 2016

…So I have made a career out of existing in the top-right quadrant of the Thomas-Killman conflict resolution spectrum (see image below). Given two (or more) competing objectives – no matter how far apart – I figure out a way to bring everyone together and leave (mostly) happy about the end resolution… whatever it may be. I have been nothing else if not patient, persistent, and perhaps even relentless in the pursuit of this goal.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

…So this evening I read a really interesting predictions piece from Josh Bersin here and want to share an interesting takeaway that from it (see page #8, excerpt below): Bersin gives non-total rewards examples above, but from a benefits standpoint this is powerful for me because it drives home the point that – regardless of how value added our total rewards programs can potentially be to our employee population – for our employees to realize said value, our offerings must be easy for them

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MARCH 28, 2016

<www.warren-walker.com> …So this morning I read a great piece from CIPD here that examines the changing role of the HR Business Partner, and why some organizations have been more effective at cultivating the talent pool required to be successful in these roles than others. From the piece: In many cases, however, there has been a failure to understand the business partner role and how it differs from the old HR model and then match this to existing HR capability.

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MARCH 28, 2016

<www.warren-walker.com> …So this morning I read a great piece from CIPD here that examines the changing role of the HR Business Partner, and why some organizations have been more effective at cultivating the talent pool required to be successful in these roles than others. From the piece: In many cases, however, there has been a failure to understand the business partner role and how it differs from the old HR model and then match this to existing HR capability.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

…So this evening I read a really interesting predictions piece from Josh Bersin here and want to share an interesting takeaway that from it (see page #8, excerpt below): Bersin gives non-total rewards examples above, but from a benefits standpoint this is powerful for me because it drives home the point that – regardless of how value added our total rewards programs can potentially be to our employee population – for our employees to realize said value, our offerings must be easy for them

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DECEMBER 31, 2015

Thanks to HLBR for sharing this Glassdoor survey highlighting the perks that employees most value. The benefits valued more than pay raises, in order are: •Healthcare insurance (e.g., medical, dental): 40%. •Vacation/Paid time off: 37%. •Performance bonus: 35%. •Paid sick days: 32%. •401(k) plan, retirement plan and/or pension: 31%. •Flexible schedule (e.g., work from home): 30%.

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DECEMBER 30, 2015

<Forbes.com> …So this evening I came across a white paper from Aon Hewitt here that shows only 1/5th of the workforce is putting away enough earnings to retire when their parents did. The article goes on to highlight that employers are putting in place increasingly generous 401(k) matches *and* auto-enrolling employees into their plans to rectify the issue… but most workers are still a long ways away from where they need to be in order to obtain financial security.

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DECEMBER 14, 2015

…During the summer of one of my first HR internships, my HR manager told me a change management story that has stuck with me ever since. She recounted how several years prior, she was the HR Manager for a struggling manufacturing plant with numerous production and quality problems… and if those problems weren’t resolved in shorter order then the business was in danger of losing a big customer whose departure could mean the facility’s closure.

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

…It’s 6:32 PM here, so I want to keep this short. But I wanted to share a great article I read this evening because it inspired a bit of a ‘eureka’ moment for me. From Peter Bregman at the HBR (article here ), who was trying to figure out how to get his kids to stop fighting in the morning: It was 6:45 am and my three kids were already fighting.

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DECEMBER 3, 2015

…So lately I’ve found myself thinking about what drives people to better themselves. The answer to this question might feel elementary, but the more I live, the more I am finding that developing good habits, earnestly investing in one’s own development, and continually pushing oneself when that which was easy becomes hard is not merely a matter of formulating a trigger, behavior and reward process (as is written about in various academic literature).

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OCTOBER 30, 2015

A group photo in Dubai. …So I recently returned from a 7-day vacation in Dubai (not including the 24+ hours spent in flight roundtrip). It was the longest vacation I’ve taken in at least a decade, I spent it with my closest friends… and because of the 9-hour time differential and spotty network access, for much of that time I was truly ‘unplugged’ and effectively removed from day-to-day work. …Much has been written about the benefits of time off, and some of t

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OCTOBER 9, 2015

<www.graceville.k12.mn.us> It’s Friday, so as always here are a few articles you should be reading: Laurie Ruettimann has a solid 4-part series up on her site about the core components of a great company culture here. The whole series – which cites continuity, curation, collaboration, and creativity as must have fixture in a great culture – is worth reading in its entirety… but I want to specifically highlight the post outlining the case for collaboration.

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OCTOBER 8, 2015

Check out today’s infographic from Women && Tech highlighting differences in maternity leave around the globe. The U.S is one of only a handful of countries not to offer mandatory paid leave (mothers are limited to unpaid leave via the FMLA and whatever employers choose to offer)… and the more I think about the reasons behind why this is, the more I am inclined to believe a change is necessary.

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OCTOBER 5, 2015

Okay… so Harvard Business Review has a great article about compensation up here. In it, Dave Smith (Chief Product Officer at Payscale ) points out that most people believe they are underpaid… and that even employees paid above market believe they’re underpaid more than a third of the time. Check out the below chart (from the article): ^So what we see here is that only people that are paid below market have an accurate handle on their compensation.

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

<textimages.us> I can hardly believe it’s Friday again! Without further delay, here are some of the week’s best articles: Nicole Torres has a great article up on HBR wherein she looks at research examining the causal factors behind generosity (and its prevalence). The study showed that doing something that benefits yourself over others (which people are five times as likely to do when dealing with a total stranger) activates the reward center of the brain, while doing somethi

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OCTOBER 1, 2015

Check out this great infographic from Adecco highlighting some of the biggest salary trends from 2015. Looking at popular jobs in STEM, marketing, and industrial fields, I found it extremely informative. Whether you’re struggling with hiring top talent or just curious, check out today’s infographic below. And as always, if you like it then follow its author on Twitter here.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

<www.wsj.com> Sue Holloway, CCP, CECP, Executive Compensation Practice Leader, WorldatWork, discusses who the ratio applies to, how it is figured and what companies should be thinking about now in preparation for the effective date of the first full fiscal year after Jan. 1, 2017. Best, Rory.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

…So this evening I came across a really interesting article on HBR about how younger people managers (under age 30) are perceived. It outlined common blind spots and challenges that said managers face. I am a people manager and under age 30, so naturally this was interesting to me. You can read the full article here , but some highlights are below: ~ Because of their shorter tenure, they lack in-depth knowledge that others in the organization possess.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

…you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret. – Jim Carrey. <imdb.com> For this week’s quote we can thank Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and film producer Jim Carrey. It is timely for me as I continually become more comfortable with who I am, and am starting to cherish each moment for what it is – now – as opposed to where it can potentially take me.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

<www.pinterest.com> Happy Friday, all. As we wrap up the week, here are a few great articles that you might want to give a read: The HR Policy Association recently expressed concern with the Department of Labor’s new proposed overtime rules , encouraging them to rethink their approach. You can read the HRPA’s full list of grievances here – some of which I agree with (such as being cautious about changing duties tests without a lot of deliberative discussion around spec

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Check out today’s great infographic from the team at Madison. The social recognition firm outlines the business case for engagement by highlighting the difference a brand ambassador can have on the bottom line. As always, if you like today’s infographic you can follows its author on Twitter here. Happy Thursday, Rory.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

<doit.tamu.edu> Philip Louridas, Vice President – Total Rewards, Williams-Sonoma Inc., and Mark Stelzner, Managing Principal, IA HR, discuss the unique approach the organization took in selecting a benefits outsourcing vendor, and the success of the initiative. Best, Rory.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

<www.mindflash.com> …So today I read two interesting pieces. The first, from Patrick M. Wright on HRPA here talks about the importance of ensuring an incoming CEO has a team whose skill set is aligned with his/her own. From the piece: …at a recent Center for Executive Succession meeting hosted by Kevin Cox at American Express. A number of the CHROs in attendance discussed the importance of evaluating the entire Executive Leadership Team once a new CEO was in place.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

<www.kcmsolutions.com> …So thanks to the HR Policy Association for bringing this one to my attention. You can read the HRPA synopsis here , and the text of the bill itself here , but in summary if this bill is passed it would prohibit employers from seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment (i.e. compensation and benefits).

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

<www.carlislefamilyymca.org> Here we are, at Friday again. Here are some of the most interesting reads I came across this week: Upon executive order from the President, effective September 30th, 2016, federal contractors will need to provide at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours an employee of said contractor works. The potential earned leave must total at least 56 hours (i.e. 7 days in a year), and can be used for (among other things) recovering from illness, care of a

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

This has been a really hectic week for me, and I’ve put several other things on the backburner (including this blog) to juggle all of the balls in the air! This makes today’s infographic particularly timely. It’s always a good idea to make time to workout throughout the week. To this point, according to the folks at Paychex doing so will improve both your productivity in the workplace and long term health outcomes. …So with that said, check out today’s infographic a

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

…if you learn to relax and wait for the answer. – William S. Burroughs. For this week’s quote we can thank American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer William S. Burroughs. This quote is a timely reminder for me that when trying to solve a problem, the right framing is nearly everything. …So when faced with most work related items, my default place is to press for a quick resolution: I respond to emails within minutes of receiving t

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

<faithfulprovisions.com> It’s Friday, so I wanted to share some of the best articles I’ve read this week. In no particular order: Tim Sackett has a great piece up on his blog wherein he talks about the powerful effect that ‘filling buckets’ can have on your life and the lives of the people around you. The idea of ‘filling buckets’, is essentially that everything you say either lifts people up or takes them down a notch (emptying buckets).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Check out the below infographic from O.C. Tanner laying out the business case for recognition. Be it increased tenure, engagement, or productivity, the value proposition here is clear. As always, if you like this infographic then be sure to follow its author on Twitter here. And if you want to drill even further into the data highlighted in the below infographic, follow this link to download a white paper that will tell you more about it!

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

<thegluten-freeagency.com> Justin Caruthers, JD, CCP, Sr. Consultant, Hay Group, and David Gentleman, Global Expertise Manager, Hay Group, discuss trends outside North America, the benefits of using a consistent global rewards approach, lessons learned in creating and implementing a global total rewards strategy, and provide tips to help organizations struggling to see the benefits of a global strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

…Okay, so this evening I read a great piece from Josh Bersin on LinkedIn entitled Employee Feedback is the Killer App: A New Market Emerges. It’s probably the best piece I have read about employee engagement and feedback in, well, ever. I highly recommend checking it out here. Starting with a visual, though, check out the below graphic – per research from Workboard – which shows the correlation between feedback and engagement: ^So for many people this is intuitive.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

<www.dcrainmaker.com> …So back when I used to spend all day Sunday morning reading HR articles and 1. Super clever, I know. white papers, I did a weekly segment in this space called Sunday Reading. 1 The idea here was to share the most interesting things I read with my 2. All three of you >_> audience 2 , providing brief summaries to whet appetites.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Thanks to DCR Workforce for today’s infographic sharing some fascinating data about the way Americans are working, how much they make, when they’re retiring, how old they are, and what they look like. As always, if you like this infographic then please look to follow DCR Workforce on Twitter here : Happy Thursday, Rory.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

<www.rochester.edu> Faced with medical claim inflation that was twice that of other companies, The Brink’s company implemented telemedicine as part of a multi-pronged approach to lower health care costs and provide better access to health care for employees. Check out the below video from WorldatWork where there Total Rewards team explains how they did so: Best, Rory.

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