Tue.Jun 28, 2016

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10 Mind-blowing Statistics on Performance Reviews and Employee Engagement

ClearCompany HRM

Employees are constantly looking to improve themselves and are looking for timely, specific and helpful feedback. Don’t use the annual performance review as your only opportunity to tell your employees what's working and what's not. Daniel Pink , the Washington D.C.-based author says, "There's no way to get better at something you only hear about once a year.".

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Best Practices: Relocation and Trailing Spouses – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Last week, I answered a reader note about telecommuting that contained a comment about being a trailing spouse. Here’s the note to refresh your memory. My husband is being put on a project in India for three months for work (we currently live in California) and his employer is taking care of our Visas. We feel that three months is too long to live apart so I planned to go with him and my boss enthusiastically agreed that I could telecommute during that time so that I won’t interrupt my job

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31 Rewards and Incentives to Consider For Employee Productivity

EmployeeConnect

When it comes to monthly board meetings, you panic for a split second. After laying out the unpleasant profitability figures, you know the sole reason to the small numbers lie with your division – HR. This means you’ve got twice as much work to do once the board meeting finishes until the next one, which is just a little over a month away. Looks like you’ll have to be late to family dinners each night, to put in more hours.

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The Power of Networks: Using Empathy to Build Strong, Lasting Connections

Everwise

Your social network can influence every aspect of your life. From your career to health and happiness, it’s increasingly clear that relationships matter. So, how can we most effectively build and sustain these powerful relationships? Networking is more than just showing up. In 2014, Carol Bartz (a former Yahoo CEO) and Lisa Lambert (founder and CEO of UPWARD ) co-wrote a piece in Fortune positing that women don’t network enough.

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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Understanding the Employee Engagement Survey Provider Landscape: A Guide to the 6 Vendor Types -

DecisionWise

As employee engagement has become one of the top concerns for executives around the world, many companies have developed new and innovative solutions to measure employee engagement. This has created a challenge for organizations as they try to decide on a method and survey provider that best matches their unique needs. Here we have identified the six vendor types from do-it-yourself software tools to full-service consulting firms with a variety of choices in between.

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I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I was able to get a summer internship at a company that does work in the industry I want to work in after I graduate. Even though the division I was hired to work in doesn’t deal with clients or customers, there still was a very strict dress code. I felt the dress code was overly strict but I wasn’t going to say anything, until I noticed one of the workers always wore flat shoes that were made from a fabric other than leather, or running shoes, even though both of th

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Slideshare: The Secret To Unlocking Productivity, Retention & Growth

15Five

What is employee appreciation ? Is it really that important? Many companies have some sort of “recognition program”, but appreciation is not a cookie cutter plan for providing positive feedback that is limited to sporadic praise and compliments. Appreciation is not an HR initiative that you can put in place or software that you can buy. (Sure, tools can be helpful for creating structure, but the human element is what really matters.).

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Demystifying “Good Faith” And “Reasonable Cause”

ACA Times

It was just a week ago that the IRS held their Affordable Care Act Information Returns Program (AIR) meeting, and with it came the annual publication (1586) highlighting several procedures and good practices for employers utilizing the AIR system. The working group meeting covered many topics, including successes and technical margins of error when using the AIR program for filing, as well corrections information and any non-technical inquiries.

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Three Email Mistakes to Avoid

UrbanBound HR

The “death of email” is a favorite subject of business and culture writers, and each new communication tool gets its turn to be the culprit, from voicemail to instant messaging to text messaging to apps like Slack, yet email is still central to daily business.

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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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5 Expert Secrets To Increase Workplace Diversity

Spark Hire

Think about all of the job candidates you’ve interviewed recently. Did they have the same resumes or the same answers to your interview questions? Were they all dressed in the same nondescript ways? It might not be something you notice right away, but unless you focus on workplace diversity in your hiring process , it’ll leave you with candidates and employees who are all the same.

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CAPITALIST DEFINITIONS: "Renegade Demo"

The HR Capitalist

From a meeting with a client last week: Renegade Demo (ˈrenəˌɡād/ˈdemō) - The time when you walk by an office or your cube as a leader in your company and realized your growth has outpaced your ability to properly train new hires at your company, especially those charged with evangelizing your product. In use: "Damn, it happened again. I popped into a call the new guy Bill was having with a prospect and his positioning of what we do was all ####ed up.

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Career Coaching

Laurie Ruettimann

When someone is depressed and asks me for career coaching, I send ’em to colleagues who are patient and know how to give guidance with the right touch. That’s not me. Here are the attributes of impressive career advisors in my network: 1. They are certified. Anybody can be a career coach. Some of the most unpleasant people I’ve met in my professional life were fired during the recession, couldn’t find jobs, and turned themselves into career coaches.

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Top 5 Reasons HR Is On The Move

TalentCulture

Once upon a time, most HR departments provided one-stop shopping for employees with questions or concerns about benefits, hiring, training, complaints, colleagues, etc. For leaders, HR was the place to go for recruitment, retention and terminations. HR is a critical function and most companies handled it in-house. That’s all changing very rapidly. Today an estimated 58 percent of large companies outsource all or part of their HR needs.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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Do the Right Thing… Lend a Helping Hand!

Jeff Waldman

Life is a funny thing. Sometimes life can be absolutely awesome, and other times, the complete opposite. Life is kind of like a curve ball. You just never know where the journey of life may take you, for awesome and not so awesome. During the awesome times, it’s important to be able to share with other people. When times are not so awesome, it’s important to lean on those you trust for support and help.

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I’m Betting on “Weak Links” for My Next Career Move: You Should Too

TalentCulture

I’ve just had a break-neck, jam-packed conversation with an engaging (and uber-clever) family friend. As he is steeped in the Silicon Valley sub-culture, I was regretting that I didn’t have a cheat sheet handy. I am as well-informed concerning Silicon Valley as the next organizational psychologist — and as a result of my current gig — even slightly ahead of the pack.

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To Lead, to Lag, or to Roll the Dice

Compensation Cafe

More than a few times I've stood in front of a podium, either ruminating over the intricacies of Compensation Management with practitioners and business leaders, or trying to instruct HR Generalists so that those who didn't give a hoot about Compensation could pass a SHRM certification test. During these sessions a strategic question is often posed; whether I advise a company's pay structure to be ahead of (lead) the competitive market, or is it permissible to actually follow behind (lag) the m

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how much should we accommodate employees’ dietary restrictions at work events?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I plan a LOT of events for my company both during business hours and social outings. Recently I have run into a bit of trouble with some dietary restrictions for some of my coworkers. When planning food for events, I always make sure that there are substantial vegetarian items available because being a vegetarian is fairly common, and all of these foods are generally on the regular menu and able to be consumed by anyone whether they are vegetarian or not.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Quick Tips for Improving Your Glassdoor Profile

BambooHR

Pandas don’t usually like to brag, but we were pretty pumped to win a local award (#1 Utah Company from Deseret News) last week based on our Glassdoor reviews. It’s cool to work for an organization with such a rich company culture, and we’re glad so many Bambooligans appreciate our culture enough to write about […]. The post Quick Tips for Improving Your Glassdoor Profile appeared first on.

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HR Tech and Relocation: In the News

UrbanBound HR

The weekly HR Tech and Relocation news is in!

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Joining Forces: 4 Ways HR Is Stronger With Financial Insights

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

HR leaders have earned an increasingly important position at the executive table in many organizations by implementing strategic workforce planning. They’re linking HR strategies and practices to overall business strategies to ensure that the right people are in the right place at the right time and at the right cost. And they’re connecting these dots with the help of key data.

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What Brexit Means for Millennials

Compensation Today

While the economic and political aftermath of Brexit is still sending shockwaves around the globe, one of the interesting data threads we’ve seen is the massive disparity in voting trends broken out by age group. Younger people overwhelmingly preferred to … The post What Brexit Means for Millennials appeared first on Compensation Today.

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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How Leaders Shape Culture

Culture University

As a supervisor or mid-level manager in a global company, you may not have the power to shape the entire culture, but you do have the power to shape culture in your department, local office, or workplace. It is not a question of whether or not you shape culture, but whether you shape culture consciously […].

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As a city upon a hill

Fastfood HR

I have never wanted to write about terrorism, sadly, that has changed. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not some naïve soul, but I can no longer be silent about the lingering fear and horror that has manifested over the past few days and weeks. I worry about my friends that wear a uniform and serve on a wall. I worry about my friends who have children that serve, hoping and praying that their kids remain safe.

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When Harry Met Salary: 4 Compensation Negotiation Situations

Reviewsnap

Guess what the most stressful part of the interview process is? Is it interviewing? Setting up a time that works for everyone? The sweaty, small office where you have to sit for an hour while you determine “cultural fit”? Nope. It’s salary negotiation. While it can be simple (you offer a number, they accept, we’re … Continue reading When Harry Met Salary: 4 Compensation Negotiation Situations.

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Building Company Culture that Can’t be Denied

Ceridian

By Maren Hogan, Founder and CEO of Red Branch Media. “Culture is like a hairstyle: Everyone has one , even if they’re bald.”. – Drew McLellan , Agency Management Institute. Company culture may have only recently appeared as a workplace buzzword, but the actual idea is as old as the workforce. Culture, whether you choose to build it or not, is developing in your business right now, gaining life simply through the people who clock in every day.

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Just landed: Ultimate Guide to I-9 Compliance

If you’re seeking guidance in the complicated world of I-9, you’re in the right place! As a pioneer in virtual onboarding tech, WorkBright has been simplifying the I-9 process since 2014 when they launched Smart I-9, a digital form built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Ten years later, they’ve heard just about every I-9 question imaginable, so their team of experts has developed this comprehensive FAQ to distill years of experience into a practical and accessible guide to all things I-9.

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A Follow-Up Discussion on Workplace Bullying #SHRM16

Women of HR

As part of my blogging team coverage of the 2016 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition, several weeks ago I conducted a Q&A with Catherine Mattice, one of the conference’s concurrent speakers. The post served as a preview of her session, titled “The Real World: Case Studies of Real Organizations Who Solved Their Workplace Bullying Problems ” and gave us some insight into her thoughts on the reality of workplace bullying.

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my coworkers think I’m having an affair — but I’m not

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I recently learned that there’s a rumor at my office (a company of ~250 employees) that I am involved with a male work friend of mine. This news is extremely upsetting since there is no truth to it. While we do talk quite a bit at work, it has never “crossed the line.” We’re both happily married, don’t have romantic feelings for one another… our friendship is strictly platonic.

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6 Team Player Traits to Look for in Your Next Hire

Insperity

While not every job requires collaboration, there is an ever-increasing focus on efficiency through teamwork. Agility is the new buzzword. For example, ten years ago most software engineers focused on their individual duties and had limited interaction with others. Today, they’re more likely to participate in daily morning huddles to discuss current projects, share ideas and offer help with challenges.