Wed.Sep 07, 2016

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Recruiting Analytics, Ownership, and Accountability (New Podcast)

UpstartHR

Today the second episode of We’re Only Human aired on the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network. The show is focused on recruiting analytics, owners, and accountability. My guest for this show is Kristina Minyard , the Senior Talent Manager at Ignite. During the show we covered some of the interesting aspects that separate staffing and corporate recruiting as well as some of the common challenges and opportunities for recruiting leaders.

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Fired because she has a disabled daughter? That’ll cost firm $165k

HR Morning

There’s a little-known form of workplace bias that can cost employers big, as one company recently learned. It’s called associational discrimination. . The concept is this: Employers can’t take an adverse employment action against an individual because he or she may have to care for — or is closely linked to — a disabled individual. In a recent case, the Equal Employment Oppportunity Commission announced that New Mexico Orthopaedics Associates, owners/operators of a medical facilit

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Recruiting Secret #11

The Tim Sackett Project

Everyone wants to know the secret to great recruiting. Candidates want to know how to get into companies. Recruiters want to know each other’s secrets to finding great talent. No one seems to be sharing their secrets, so I thought I might as well fill everyone in… Recruiting Secret #11 . Hiring managers, on average, don’t hire older workers because they fear they know more than them. 99% of supervisors can’t handle that situation, and feel threatened for their job.

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The Why and How of a Mobile-First Workforce

Cornerstone On Demand

In nearly every industry, the gray cubicle is a thing of the past as people are now able to connect at any time, from anywhere. As the world becomes increasingly mobile, so does the future of work—we can check email and host meetings on a phone, tablet or laptop, and this can happen at a desk, in a coffee shop or even mid-air on a plane.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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Going Beyond Employee Engagement to Business Results

PeopleStrategy

Author: Ben Eubanks, Principal Analyst, Lighthouse Research & Advisory. It seems that we can’t turn around today without having a conversation that touches on employee engagement. Yet despite all the attention, it hasn’t really moved the needle. In the graphic above, pulled from Google Trends, you can see the interest in employee engagement for over ten years.

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Three Lessons I Have Learned From Five Years of Blogging

The Aristocracy of HR

010021000010 September 13th will mark the 5 year anniversary of The Aristocracy of HR. I certainly never set out to become a blogger, so reaching this milestone is pretty darn special. There were quite a few people who gave me a chance and supported from the very beginning. I’ll give them a shout out next […].

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3 Takeaways from Managing Thought by Mary Lore

EDSI

2. Try replacing any “have” thoughts with “choose” thoughts How often do you think about how you HAVE to do something? I know I think about the Haves of life on a daily basis. Ever hear the saying “Life is a choice”? In this case, it is! Try thinking I choose statements instead of I have. Here is an example: “I have to go to work today.

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How to Motivate Your Loyal Employees

ATD Human Capital

According to a 2015 employee recognition survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Globoforce, organizations with programs that recognize and reward employees for their time and contribution experience better business results. The report also states that employee turnover, employee engagement, and succession planning are the top three challenges that organizations are facing today.

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ACA Penalties For Missing Information? Maybe Not, If You Act Responsibly

ACA Times

At the close of July, the IRS issued proposed regulations around the filing of forms 1094 and 1095. Under IRC 6055, certain large employers must file information returns 1094 and 1095 for every individual receiving health coverage under the employer’s health plan, including the enrollees Tax Identification Numbers (“TINs”). For many 2015 filers who filed electronically, some of the enrollee identifying information used to file did not match IRS records, resulting in error alerts from

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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A Few Thoughts on Expectations Around Pay

Something Different

…Okay, so this morning I was reading this great piece from CEB talking about how several employers – led by GE – are rethinking annual raises. And by “re-thinking” I mean “considering replacing with something less cyclical and more centered on moment to moment performance” Sounds great, right? If organizations are moving away from annual performance conversations and towards continuous feedback ( and it’s working ) then why not have compensation/in

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How Relocation Technology Solves Problems Across Departments in a Healthcare Setting

UrbanBound HR

Healthcare and startup tech have a complicated relationship. The nature of healthcare requires thorough testing, approval, re-testing, and re-approval, over and over, in order to move forward with a new technology or process. The reasons for this are obvious, and the risk levels and unknowables of something new are understandable in the healthcare industry.

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Part-time vs. Full-time – What You Need To Know, Or What Is Right For You

Hppy

“Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You’re going to love it!”- Monica Geller just summed up our entire adult life. Where bills, jam packed schedules and deadlines govern your day, it’s all the more reason you should get a job. Thankfully a surge in employment opportunities has made things easier, but there’s still a lot to consider. Fresh graduates now face the dilemma of seeking part-time jobs instead of accepting conventional 9-5 jobs; even employers have shifted their preference, selecting

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Are Your Own Biases Holding You Back?

ATD Human Capital

The present workplace is a diverse environment, and true inclusion of everyone is necessary for the health and success of an organization. However, unconscious biases and the influence of individual cultural backgrounds are two challenges to strengthening linkages among employees. How can these stumbling blocks be resolved so that the organization can attain productive outcomes?

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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You Know Harassment is Bad At Your Company When Your Annual Report Will Have to Mention It.

The HR Capitalist

Um, yeah. It's bad when you're on your way to harassment being mentioned in your Annual Report, which the Fox News Parent company will probably end up doing. Why would they have to do that? Because of three things: --The speed at which they settled a harassment claim that just surfaced a month ago. --The size of the settlement - 20M. --The fact that tens, if not hundreds of similar cases are gong to flow against Fox News in the next 12 months, which will look like a write down to a large class

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Namely Rated Among World's Top Cloud Companies

Namely

Namely featured today in The Cloud 100 , the definitive list of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. This year’s inaugural Cloud 100, compiled by Forbes in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures, seeks to identify and recognize the most promising and fast-growing cloud companies in the world. “The modern workplace is being transformed by software hosted in the cloud,” said Alex Konrad of Forbes when introducing The Cloud 100.

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Why “Culture Fit” Means Nothing

TalentCulture

Looking specifically for “culture fits” is one of the biggest mistakes a tech startup can make. Yet, with so many tech industry giants incessantly reiterating the importance of “culture fit,” it’s easy for startups to fall into that trap. In reality, the kind of people startups need is fundamentally different. The corporate behemoths need employees who can fall in line — who fit right in, get along, and play nice with fellow employees.

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Successful People: Working Less and Getting More Done [Infographic]

WorqIQ

Spending more of your time working doesn’t always mean you’ll be successful. The key to being a successful person is not working more, but working less and working smarter. If you want to be one of the successful people that get more done but work less, take some time to learn from these 7 practices. Read More» The post Successful People: Working Less and Getting More Done [Infographic] appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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When it comes to culture, tolerance is no virtue

Culture University

Leaders will often ask me what they can do to accelerate a change in their culture. As someone who likes to find ways to provide simplicity on seemingly complex and theoretical topics, I’ve long been searching for that mythical ‘one thing’ that will make the most difference. I think I’ve found it. I’ll be interested […].

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Spock: The Ultimate Chief Culture Officer

TalentCulture

RIP Leonard Nimoy, the actor who brought Star Trek’s Spock to life. Nimoy’s characterization of the Vulcan-human hybrid turned him into the moral compass of the Enterprise — and the enterprise. Despite his internal conflicts, Spock was the invaluable right hand to Captain Kirk. The Enterprise was its own organization, predictive of today’s world of work: global, multigenerational, never-a-dull-moment, constantly disrupted ( Oncoming !

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The Power of Safegagement: Engaged Companies Create More Jobs

Total Employee Recognition

At the conclusion of our last great recession, economists widely agreed the U.S. needed to create more jobs in order to sustain the country’s fragile economic recovery. So, how does an organization effectively create new jobs while striving to rebuild their profit margins and market share? The answer is through Safegagement TM. Safegagement occurs when employees are fully engaged at work and, as a result, are safer and make better decisions that benefit the entire organization.

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Turning the Table: Known for its Recognition Programs and Products, Terryberry Receives Honors for its Employee Wellness Efforts

Terryberry

Terryberry has received top honors as one of “Michigan’s 2016 Best and Brightest in Wellness” for programs and efforts aimed at bolstering the health and wellness of its employees. Read the news release. Terryberry’s employee wellness programs have had a strong impact on a number of employees battling high-blood pressure, high cholesterol and other health challenges.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Reduce Compliance Risks in One Easy Step

TalentGuard

Reduce Compliance Risks in One Easy Step. Lapsed certifications and unmet compliance deadlines cost businesses millions of dollars each year in fines and penalties – a large percentage of which could be avoided with the right certification tracking system. Unfortunately, many companies continue to use insufficient processes that rely on manual data entry and an array of unconnected spreadsheets – a costly mistake.

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What Kind of Lawyer Should I Hire For My Job Problem?

Evil HR Lady

I get a lot of questions where the answer is, “you need to speak with an attorney.” Attorneys are expensive, and while some work on contingency, most employment law cases aren’t these big cash cows that you read about in the news. So, you’ll have to pay up. In order to save you some money, I thought I’d put together this handy guide in choosing the type of lawyer you need to handle your employment case.

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Are Employers and Job Applicants on the Same Page? – Part 1

TalentCircles

When it comes to the hiring process, both employers and job applicants enter the situation with some specific expectations and preferences. But are they aware of what’s important to each other? Maybe. Maybe not. Employers are primarily focused on ensuring that applicants are bringing the right foundational skills to the table. Job applicants are interested in companies that treat them with respect and consideration during the hiring process.

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They did what? Surprise safety training goes horribly wrong, employer sued

HR Morning

Violent incidents at businesses across the U.S. have been making headlines lately, and it has a lot of employers considering how to prep their staffs for the unthinkable. But this is an example of how NOT to conduct training. . In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, CT, in which a lone gunman fatally shot 20 children, administrators the Pine Eagle Elementary School in Halfway, OR, formed a safety committee tasked with formulating plans on how to respond in an emergen

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Delivering DEI Training That Drives Real Change

Speaker: Jeffrey Hall, Chief Creative Office of WILL Interactive

Great DEI training improves engagement, retention, and teamwork. Poor training does little. What content areas are right for our organization? How can you construct training around empathy-building, relatable stories for a positive disposition to hard topics? We’ll cover the latest research on how to make training that actually delivers attitudinal and behavioral shifts.

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my boss treats me like I’m incompetent, firing a difficult long-time employee, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss praises me but treats me like I’m incompetent. My boss will praise me on paper but seems to treat me as incompetent on a daily basis. Part of what I do involves training other employees, and she will crash meetings uninvited. Even for meetings she’s invited to, she stands right next to me and repeats everything I say.

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The Leadership Effect

Inpower Coaching

What if everyone woke up one day and decided to lead from inside their power? We all can. All you have to do is set your intention. And do it. “Don’t make us wait any longer to benefit from your greatness and contributions.” What are you waiting for ? Thanks to Sagestone Partners for putting together this awesome video, inspired by The Girl Effect (also an awesome video).

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HR Tech 2016: 10 Epic Presentations You Won't Want to Miss

Bonusly

The 2016 HR Technology Conference & Exposition is shaping up to be an exciting event, packed with innovative presentations from the world's leading experts in business and human resources. There are so many great events and speakers to check out, we put together a list of the ones we think you absolutely shouldn't miss. 1. The HR Hacklab. If you can dream it, you can build it.