HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Several California employers have in recent weeks shelled out millions of dollars to settle claims that their employees should have been paid for time spent waiting for security checks. Despite a few employer-friendly rulings on the subject, some companies are opting to settle these claims, which one expert says remain a high-value target. Recent Updates.
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The following worksheet can be used to audit existing departments and teams that act like silos within any organization. Silos are a mentality that may exist when departments or teams within an organization do not effectively share information and knowledge with others in the organization. The 5 step process identifies the silos, examines them externally and internally, aligns the silos with other silos they work well with and don’t work well with and provides actual feedback depending on the le
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HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
By Dr. John Sullivan. The very best employee referral programs (ERPs) produce simply amazing results. But unfortunately many corporate programs were designed years before we had so much data covering what makes the programs effective. This data reveals that there are many factors that can directly reduce the effectiveness of these programs. Some of those factors include: Not maintaining operational responsiveness— Without dedicated attention, it is easy for programs with exceptional service stan
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Regardless of your career, you need to know what it takes to be successful in that profession. Given the theme of this blog, let’s call it the recipe for success. Specifically, what are the ingredients? For some professions, like human resources, the ingredients (aka competencies) are regularly under review. The business world is changing, so the competencies need to reflect what’s happening in the workplace today.
Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo
HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.
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The Tim Sackett Project
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
This week on T3 I take a look at the technical interview technology eTeki. One question I get asked often by TA pros and leaders is around finding a technology that will help them select technical hires better. There are some ‘test’ type technologies on the market, but those are really difficult to actively select from and the tests are usually super generic.
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Achievers
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
By: Kellie Wong. Social Media and Blog Manager, Achievers. It’s that time of year again, time to give thanks! And what better way to give thanks than to thank our very own employees here at Achievers. A business is nothing without its employees, which is why we encourage frequent employee appreciation. Today, we’d like to highlight some of the top employee recognitions sent across our ASPIRE platform, powered by Achievers’ HR technology.
ATD Human Capital
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
How would you describe the alignment between you and your management team? Although having a cohesive management team is important in driving workplace culture and productivity, many teams struggle with making it a reality in their work environments. A management team that is aligned in terms of communication, decision-making processes, modeling core values, and working with a common vision and purpose can positively affect many aspects of the work environment.
China Gorman
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
“More positive employee experiences are linked to better performance, extra effort at work, and lower turnover intentions.”. For people who follow my work as a speaker and a writer, this quote may seem familiar. And it’s true. I’ve said variations of this for several years. And I’ve had a range of data sources to back me up. But now, Watson has said it, so it must be true!
Kazoo
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Lots of “best of” lists tend to come out around this time of year. Best movies, TV shows, books, albums, etc. And in that spirit, the Chicago Tribune recently announced a list of the best places to work for 2016. We’re happy to say that three HighGround customers — Horizon Pharma , Sonoma Partners and William Blair — were included on the list.
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UrbanBound HR
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
For many companies, a software solution for a problem is just a box to check. Companies today promote software adoption by all departments, which results in some seeing the selection and procurement process as an onerous task. The truth is that the only thing worse than not using software is implementing bad software.
Hppy
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
As we head into the holiday season, it is a wonderful time to reflect internally to seek to understand, in a non-judgmental manner, the answer to the following question: Am I currently living in the best version of myself? If not, why? What do I need for that answer to be definitively “Yes”? As we go through life there are ups, downs, opportunities, and challenges, all of which encompass our life experience.
ACA Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Over the course of 2016, the ACA Times has reported on ways for employers to comply with mandates of the Affordable Care Act in an effort to avoid paying large penalties to the government. It was fair warning, as many employers found difficulty in preparing and collecting the proper paperwork and proof of offer of affordable coverage to their employees.
Kazoo
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. How Technology Empowers Your Talent Management Strategy. Our own CEO was interviewed for this Forbes article on the role of technology in evolving HR today. Vip shared how employees expect enterprise technology to function similarly to the consumer apps they’re used to, and the role of social media in their desire for feedback in real time. 7 Ways to Shape the Culture of Your Company.
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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.
Laurie Ruettimann
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
For years, I’ve been telling my readers that HR sits at the intersection of work, power, politics and money. You can be a traffic cop who is proud of how she directs the flow of cars and pedestrians, or you can be an urban planner who impacts the strategic direction of the traffic. Most HR professionals feel they can make a difference by doing the work of the traffic cop.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
That new overtime rule that was coming next week that would have required an additional 4.2 million American workers to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a week.? It’s been blocked for now. A Texas judge today issued a temporary injunction halting the rule nationwide. It’s not a permanent stop to it, just a temporary halt.
WorqIQ
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Many companies and organizations set themselves up with recognition and reward programs aimed at recognizing employees without putting thought behind why they do so. To quote Simon Sinek from his thought-provoking book, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action: “There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate […] Read more.
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The best candidates have qualifications that are more than skills-deep. Discovering these qualities in the interview process is difficult. But moving past impression and into reality is crucial to hiring the right people — people who not only have the skills, knowledge, and experience to do the job, but also the abstract qualities that will allow them to succeed in the culture of your organization.
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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.
TheHRBlog
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
If you want to be perceived as someone with a strategic mindset, be tolerant of long brainstorming sessions and debate before things start simplifying. The post Four Actions That Prove You Don’t Have Strategic Ability appeared first on Human Resources Blog | Top HR Blog.
Criteria Corp
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
For a lot of reasons, 2016 has been a contentious year. One development that’s less controversial, however, are all of the promising trends that are evolving in the world of HR.
Reviewsnap
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Feedback is something that can make or break employee performance. In fact, not providing feedback can be detrimental. Employees are two times more likely to be disengaged if they feel like they are being ignored by their manager. So, you can imagine how important it is to ensure you communicate and use this opportunity to … Continue reading 7 Tips for Providing Effective Employee Feedback.
Ceridian
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
By Celine DuPuis, Product Marketing Manager, Ceridian. This Thanksgiving, how many people list their job or the company they work at as a something they’re thankful for? I’m going to guess you won’t hear that often – but I am thankful to be an employee at Ceridian, a company that cares about my engagement. The term ‘employee engagement’ is thrown around a lot these days.
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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?
TheHRBlog
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
People come in different shape, sizes and motivation drivers. As a manager you need to be cognizant of the diversity and that the one shoe fits all approach is doomed to fail. You can use these tips and tricks to keep your colleagues motivated. The post How to Keep Motivation Levels High appeared first on Human Resources Blog | Top HR Blog.
Insperity
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
By now, you know that happy employees are more productive and less likely to quit. But, if you’re like most employers, sustaining this happiness can be a struggle. Offering a generous employee bonus program can be just the right incentive to keep highly motivated employees from looking for work elsewhere. Simple enough, right? Not always. When it comes to bonus programs, not all are created equal.
Paychex
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws against employment discrimination. Find the answers to common questions about the EEOC and the revised EEO-1 report.
The Employer Handbook
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
A photo posted by Eric B. Meyer (@eric_b_meyer) on Nov 20, 2016 at 1:31pm PST. Sorry about missing yesterday. I was recovering from a nose bleed and some hurt feelings. I have freebie for you today to make up for it. Then again, every day is a freebie. Three resources for employers. But, still this one os more worthwhile than most of the other drivel I publish here.
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.
TheHRBlog
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Don’t let criticism prevent you from taking the lead, however, don’t be blind to the right suggestions. To do this, break the journey into smaller milestones, and after completing a milestone, reflect and see what could have been done better. The post Do You Have What It Takes To Lead? appeared first on Human Resources Blog | Top HR Blog.
Interact-Intranet
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Here in the US, we’re reaching the coziest part of the year. It’s cold enough outside to necessitate a jacket, but it’s not polar-vortex-face-numbing-parka weather quite yet. We’re not vitamin D deficient and starved for human interaction, and we’re still enjoying mulled beverages. This week is Thanksgiving, in all its overly indulgent glory. Potential family fights aside, this is a holiday that most Americans cherish.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
The Wall Street Journal shared a heart-warming tale of Abhijit Phadnis who messed up a job interview , asked for feedback, convinced them he could do what they wanted and ended up with the job. It’s a great story. But you shouldn’t bank on it happening to you. Here is (probably) went on behind the scenes, and why you should be cautious about trying to get a do-over.
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