Thu.Feb 16, 2017

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Using an #HR Career Portfolio to Develop Your Skills

HR Bartender

We talk a lot on this blog about the need to develop skills. No matter where you are in your career, it’s important to regularly take inventory of your skills and develop learning action plans. I recently came across a new way of thinking about learning that I thought was worth sharing. It’s the idea of a “portfolio.”. In the book “ Developing Proficiency in HR: 7 Self-Directed Activities for HR Professionals ”, author Debra Cohen PhD talks about creating a portfolio for HR competency developmen

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Reduce Gender Bias Using Data-Driven Performance Reviews

Visier

With gender equity a topic of even a Super Bowl LI ad , it’s clearer than ever before that every CEO should be making gender equity a priority this year. Countless studies have shown the equal economic contribution women make in the workforce, yet companies still struggle to achieve the goal of equity, particularly in the areas that affect women’s upward movement the most: promotions and compensation.

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Why Asia-based Companies Should Lean on Learning to Stop the Talent Slide

Cornerstone On Demand

According to a recent IMD study , all Asian economies, including Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China and India, lost ground in 2016 when it came to talent investment, appeal and readiness. Singapore slipped five places to 15th, while Hong Kong was Asia's only representative among the top 10-ranked world economies in terms of how well they develop, attract and retain talent for the businesses operating in them.

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Generational Theory Forgot The Xennial Experience

The Aristocracy of HR

010011000010 I have long had a love/hate relationship with the generation talk. The part I hate is simply boiled down to the fact that employers and marketers alike often think that generational theory provides them with a magic checklist with which they can compartmentalize people, subject them to certain conditions and reap the rewards by […].

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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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Why Happy Employees Matter to CSR

Hppy

What does CSR have to do with happy employees? Here is why focusing on the individual and creating happy employees is important – and why it should matter to any business who wants to succeed. The team at BHI Mexico celebrating Good Deeds Day. It’s no secret that corporate social responsibility, or CSR, has become a ‘good business’ buzzword. In a consumer driven society, humans are choosing to connect and stay loyal to the brands who operate ecologically, sustainably and responsibly.

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Altering Your Corporate DNA: Creating a Culture of Mentorship

Everwise

In today’s competitive market, retaining top talent is more important than ever. A large paycheck alone will not ensure your talent stays with you, given the fact that high-potential employees place tremendous value on having access to opportunities for development. Integrating mentoring into your organization’s culture is one way to provide opportunities for learning and development.

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1% of Payroll: The Magic Number For Social Recognition Investment

WorkHuman

Why do some recognition programs take off with widespread adoption, while others struggle to gain traction or make an impact? The problem is not that some work cultures don’t need recognition – appreciation is a basic human need. One challenge many companies face is that executives, and sometimes even HR leaders, perceive recognition as a cost as opposed to an investment.

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Managing Your Talent and Business Alignment

TalentCulture

Good business leaders recognize the value in a good hire, but often times don’t appreciate that one key individual can add to or deter from a company’s overall business plan. Consider a new Chief Technology Officer versus a sales executive within the same company. Most people would immediately acknowledge the CTO’s position as being the most pivotal and in large respect, it is a critical position and one that should be occupied by someone who can elevate the company’s technical advancements.

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Moving Past Culture Fit to “Culture Add”

TLNT: The Business of HR

There is so much out there about cultural fit. And it does have its place. We all want that perfect candidate. The one that can live up to all the clichéd buzz words — “hit the ground running,” “add value,” “contribute right away,” and of course “fit in.”.

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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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#WorkTrends Recap: Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction

TalentCulture

It’s not a well-kept secret. There is a lot of information showing how customer satisfaction and employee engagement are closely tied together. Given your employees are the first line of contact for customers, how they interact with the buying public can have either a positive or negative impact your customers’ perceptions and ultimately your bottom line.

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Smart or Dumb? How You’re Wired Makes a Difference

TLNT: The Business of HR

How do you picture the workplace 20 years from now ? Do offices still exist, or have we completely traded in headquarters for personal quarters? Is the workforce more collaborative or more siloed? More productive or distracted? Is it even human?

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Green and Growing: Creating a Comfortable Workplace Setup

BambooHR

It’s a big weekend for BambooHR: we’re moving into a new office space starting tomorrow. We’ve grown a lot in the past few months, so we’re all looking forward to more elbow room and break room refrigerator real estate in our new workplace setup. As an HR representative, it’s your responsibility to ensure your employees […]. The post Green and Growing: Creating a Comfortable Workplace Setup appeared first on.

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Feedback By Tech Or Face-to-Face?

TLNT: The Business of HR

A common concern raised by HR and managers when they begin using a feedback tool is what kind of impact it will have on face-to-face feedback. Will it actually disrupt communication flows in the office, rather than improve them? As with all new technology, the benefits can be significant when integrated in a way that strengthens your current process.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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“Agile HR” Means Looking Ahead

Workology

“Agile: Able to move quickly and easily: Ruth was as agile as a monkey.” One of the major workplace trends mentioned in the Sodexo report on workplace trends is “The Agile Organization.” As I was. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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People Matter: Meet our Software Data Analyst, Ayusman

Talmetrix

The People Matter Series is a chance for you to meet the Talmetrix team. Join us each month as a new team member takes the hot seat for a conversation with our Director of Product Marketing, Emily Regenold. Meet Ayusman Vikramjeet: Software Data Analyst. Ayusman is Talmetrix’s “Data King.” He manages our Data Science Team and works closely with our clients to deliver statistically significant insights through data analysis and interpretation.

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Is full satisfaction at work even a possible or desirable goal?

HR Zone

Future. Is full satisfaction at work a desirable goal?

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4 Ways to Help Reduce the Cost of Work-Related Stress

Paychex

Work-related stress is a major challenge confronting some companies today. Here are four ways stress can impact your organization’s bottom line - and a closer look at how you can minimize the negative effects on your business.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

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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Designing Job Groups

Berkshire Associates

A core component of a federal contractor’s affirmative action plan (AAP) is the creation of a job group structure. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) regulations state the “job group analysis is a method of combining job titles within the contractor’s establishment” (41 CFR 60-2.12). However, what does this mean? What is the best way to do this?

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Want to live a happier life? Get up and move.

Limeade

Looking to lift your mood? Put on a motivational podcast , and go for a walk. It may make you happier. According to a new study , people who perform any kind of movement throughout the day ― even if it’s just taking a lap around the office ― are physically healthier and more content. Here’s what we learned: Sedentary lifestyles are linked to poor psychological health.

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The most dangerous mistake to make when it comes to your employee engagement strategy

Reward Gateway

3 min read. I’ve worked with hundreds of companies over the past six years. And yet I still have a tough time stopping a groan when I hear a client talk about a “quick fix” to employee engagement. They mean well - the need to better attract, engage and retain their employees is still top of mind, but something is missing.

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Growing Without Leaving: Integrating “New” Employees with Successful Transboarding

Ceridian

By Celine DuPuis, Product Marketing Manager, Ceridian. When you spot a co-worker checking out job postings, what’s your reaction? Hopefully, you’re like me and enjoy working with your teammates. If you are, then seeing someone plotting their next career move can be disappointing. ‘Oh no what about our coffee break chats and mutual love of Beyoncé,’ you might think.

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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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Do Recognition Programs Impact Customer Retention?

Workstride

When it comes to recognizing your employees, it’s sometimes difficult to measure the ROI. There is no exact formula that can easily explain why a formal recognition program is beneficial to your company in cold hard numbers. However, you can see how other areas of your business improve after implementing a recognition program. One huge factor that is impacted is increased customer service quality, and by extension, customer retention.

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Cat Got Your Tongue? Improving Communication In Your Business

Take It Personel-ly

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly digitized world, it seems that everyone has a very short attention span, making it hard for business owners to get people’s attention and hold it. To ensure that people pay attention to your messages and respond to them, you always need to be on the lookout for ways to improve … Continue reading Cat Got Your Tongue?

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New List Shows Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2017

HR Daily Advisor

FlexJobs has released its annual list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Telecommuting and Remote Jobs in 2017. This list is based on an analysis of over 47,000 companies and their telecommuting job posting histories in the FlexJobs database during 2016. These 100 companies had the highest number of telecommuting job openings on the FlexJobs site in 2016.

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6 Corporate Wellness Ideas to Consider for Your Business

Paychex

Small businesses are beginning to recognize the reasons a wellness program can be a smart investment – citing a range of benefits. Check out these six ideas to help get you started in creating your own wellness program.

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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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Is an Employee Handbook necessary?

HR Studio Group

Why bother with an Employee Handbook? I was asked recently to speak to a group of human resources professionals on developing an employee handbook. Understanding the importance of having an employee handbook is prerequisite for developing one. Once you understand why you need one, you can then create one. An employee handbook is a guide to employment with your organization.

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The Key Steps to Self-Employment Success

Take It Personel-ly

It’s no wonder that more and more individuals are choosing to become self-employed. It can provide you with the freedom to work wherever and whenever you want, lets you cut out the dreaded commute and enables you to become your own boss. In reality, however, there are still a number of challenges that come with … Continue reading The Key Steps to Self-Employment Success.

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8 ways to be smart about intellectual property

Insperity

Bright ideas can lead your company down the path to success. But in the wrong hands, they can result in expensive losses and put your reputation and culture in jeopardy. Intellectual property, those ideas that companies are built on, is undeniably valuable. But it’s often vulnerable to threats from inside and outside the business, including disgruntled employees, ex-employees and competitors.