Cornerstone On Demand
OCTOBER 7, 2016
It's hard to believe this year's HR Technology Conference is already over. The 19th annual conference brought together the best and brightest innovators and companies in the HR world to explore the latest trends, demo new products and compare best practices. It was a great four days in Chicago, and we're already looking forward to next year.
HR Bartender
OCTOBER 7, 2016
We talk a lot about how the workplace is changing. And how as a result, we need to manage employees differently, use newer technologies, etc. But what about employee benefits? For the past twenty years, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been publishing an employee benefits survey. This year, they decided to compare the benefits of twenty years ago and today.
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Reflektive
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Goal visibility is about motivation and progress. As a social species, we care about what others think. In today’s workplace, shared goals are a powerful way to keep team members on the same page and drive engagement. When you put together a goals program, either for your own personal development or for your employees as an HR director, think about the process not just of setting, but maintaining goals.
Hppy
OCTOBER 7, 2016
It seems like a day doesn’t go by without us getting a reminder of how difficult it is to hire right now. The other day, in fact, I caught this report from Reuters, letting us know that U.S. job openings are at a record high, and that we’re in the midst of one of the biggest skills mismatches in history. This is great news if you’re in the business of helping companies post jobs online.
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TalentCulture
OCTOBER 7, 2016
There are more millennials among today’s applicants than any other generation, and they’ll be 75 percent of the workforce by 2025. On this week’s show, we’ll talk about what attracts millennial talent. The challenge all businesses face is finding that sweet spot between the myths and the truth — and what resonates with millennials may surprise you.
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TalentCulture
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Workplace lore has it that a manager who hires a millennial is facing a number of challenges. Among them: how to engage and retain a generation marked as me-centric, fickle, not versed in social or business etiquette and prone to jumping ship six months after utilizing an expensive bout of training. Yet millennials are now the majority of the workforce — and they’re not kids anymore.
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Have you ever thought you hired the workplace version of John Wayne, only to find out youʼve been duped and ended up with a Woody Allen? Poor hiring decisions are costly mistakes that can range as high as 300% of an employeeʼs base salary. Financial losses include expenses associated with hiring and training, low employee morale and decreased productivity.
TalentCulture
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Do you struggle to maintain concentration? Technology and its foreboding “nowhere to hide” mindset has certainly not helped. Thankfully, there are ways we can limit workplace distractions without having to abandon our smartphones. Unlike most smartphone owners, I have not downloaded the app sensation, Pokémon Go. While I am typically first in line to consume pop culture, I’m familiar enough with my bad habits to know that the minute this game is uploaded to my phone, I would become obsessed to t
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 7, 2016
A reader writes: I have just over three years of work experience with the same organization. Within this time, I’ve been promoted internally (very similar position, with “senior” in the title) and then transferred to an international office (very different job responsibilities, but with the same title I had following my promotion).
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The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.
HR Morning
OCTOBER 7, 2016
In a painful reminder that ACA reporting season isn’t as far away as most would like it to be, the IRS has released the final forms and instructions employers need to start getting comfortable with. . On the bright side: At least the feds aren’t springing revised forms on you at the last minute. Unlike last year, when the IRS was a little late to the game with the final forms, prompting the agency to push back the filing deadlines, employers now get their hands on the completed docum
Workology
OCTOBER 7, 2016
This is a two part series on machine learning and its use in human resources and recruiting technology. Click here to read Part 1. . Leading with VUCA. VUCA is an acronym for the term volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. It was first used by the United States military to discuss military preparedness. The term was later used by Bob Jansen of the Institute for the Future.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 7, 2016
I get this question a lot. Okay, most people don’t ask if their situation is a true hostile work environment, they just think that a miserable job=hostile work environment. But, last night, when I was watching The Good Wife and the lawyers got it wrong, I knew I had to act. (I’m only on season two, so no spoilers, please!). To learn what a real hostile work environment is, and why you shouldn’t be a jerk even if it’s legal, click here: What Is a Hostile Work Environment?
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 7, 2016
As a group, millennials are known for their digital fluency, their expectations and their desire for meaningful work. Millennials have been credited — or blamed — for disrupting nearly everything from banking to the taxi industry, and now they are forcing employers to rethink everything, including the very nature of the workplace.
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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.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 7, 2016
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Coworker keeps burping loudly and it’s disgusting. My department (all analytics) is pretty quiet. Most of the floor is waist-high cubes (i.e., no privacy), so we’re all fairly considerate of each other: earbuds for music, taking personal calls out to the stairwell, etc. There’s a line of small offices – with doors – down one side of the room.
HR Zone
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Culture. Office trends & the stress of employee engagement.
Ask a Manager
OCTOBER 7, 2016
A reader writes: I graduated from college nearly two years ago, and am looking for a professional mentor. I’ve worked at my current job at a small nonprofit since October. After working in a similar but very corporate field for the past two years, I know this is where I want to be. A family friend connected me with this job opportunity, and I’m sure she’s part of the reason I got an interview.
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Today, many corporate leaders are in search of veterans who will bring real value to the workplace. According to a survey report from CareerBuilder, one-third of surveyed employers reported in 2014 they are actively recruiting veterans over the next year. In fact, estimates are that by the year 2023 there will be 3.5 million military veterans in the U.S. workforce.
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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?
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 7, 2016
After a week of bold pronouncements about things to come, one respected observer wrapped up this year’s HR Technology Conference & Exposition with a sober warning: New software isn’t always the answer. Peter Cappelli, a professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and veteran thought leader in human resources, urged executives to think critically about the practical benefits of shiny new HR technology.
The Tim Sackett Project
OCTOBER 7, 2016
The 2016 HR Technology Conference is in the books! I’ve said this a number of times, but it’s my favorite conference of the year. I love the interaction between attendees and all the great technology vendors at the conference, the energy is unlike any other conference on the planet. Each year there are major themes that come out of HR Tech.
HR Morning
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Convincing employees not to take out that 401(k) loan not only benefits those staffers’ financial health, it also helps keep you out of the feds’ crosshairs. . In fact, the greater the number of 401(k) loans and loan defaults a plan has, the greater the chances that plan will be audited by the IRS and DOL, according to a presentation at the 2016 PLANSPONSOR National Conference.
ADP
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Engineering consulting firm finds the perfect employee benefit, shopping ADP Marketplace As personal consumers, surfing the net helps us to connect with.
Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow
The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.
Paychex
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Were you able to make it to the 2016 HR Tech Conference in Chicago? Did you miss it? Either way, check out our favorite sessions from this year’s conference.
Jostle
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Tom Peters, the Red Bull of management thinking, believes "M anagement is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing." This is an important distinction. But as a leader, how do you put this into practice? And how do you get there fast? In today's Five for Friday, we've gathered a few quick ideas to help you nurture and enhance those around you.
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Engagement continues to be a hot topic. So I guess it’s no surprise to find at least two vendors at this year’s HR Tech Conference unveiling research studies on the topic. For starters, Oracle released its first Global Engagement Study earlier this week. According to feedback from 5,000 full-time employees at a variety of organizations, 40 percent of the respondents said their employers could do more to leverage technology to better enable them to do their jobs.
Select International
OCTOBER 7, 2016
So, you finally got that promotion and now you’re the manager. Congratulations! But the problem is that you have no idea how to be a manager. You’ve seen others manage but you have no formal training and your organization is asking you to step up. Not to worry. Being a good manager is like being a good person. If you listen to others, care about their welfare, and help them to succeed then you will, in turn, be successful.
Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch
Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.
SocialChorus
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Employee engagement is quickly becoming one of the most important indicators in gauging work satisfaction. Employees today are looking for more than just a 9-to-5 job. They want to be involved in their work, enthusiastic about the organization they work for, and committed to their fellow workers. In a study of companies with over 500 employees, researchers found that 71% of managers felt that employee engagement was one of the most important factors in overall company success.
Compensation Today
OCTOBER 7, 2016
We’re well into budgeting season, which means it’s about time for many HR and comp pros to start scrambling around to calculate the necessary information for next year’s comp budget. In yesterday’s How-To webinar on budgeting, we got such great questions from attendees that we thought we’d share them with everyone. For some context, in the webinar we provided some ways to sell the need for a decent compensation budget.
TLNT: The Business of HR
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Jobs grew at a steady, if modest rate in September, with employers adding 156,000 non-farm jobs during the month.
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