Compensation Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Tess C. Taylor, PHR, SHRM-CP, PayScale Senior Blogger This time of year always sees an increase in hiring additional people to cover the busy holiday season, at least on a temporary basis. It can be a good time to earn a little extra cash for gifts and starting the New Year right by paying off debts. But, a recent survey indicated that while employers expect to hire a similar number of seasonal workers, the pay rates for these temporary employees may be decreasing.

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Outmatch

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In the restaurant industry, it’s one source of chatter that never seems to quiet down. Hiring is, perhaps, the most common thread throughout the business, and undeniably one of its most contested. How do managers, chefs, and owners target traits that are highly difficult to measure—qualities like customer service, level-headedness, affability, work ethic, and other personal qualities that can’t be penciled into a form or printed onto a resume?

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Trinet

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Guest post from SnackNation People crave recognition from their peers. It’s human nature – we’re satisfied when people notice our hard work but it’s brutally frustrating when our contributions. Visit site for full story.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

A few weeks ago, one of my good friends was tapping away at his phone, and I asked him what he was up to. He told me that he was playing this “Clash of Clans” game online. During my college days, I played games regularly. I enjoyed it, and it was a great way to pass the time. Now that I have kids I don’t have much time for games anymore, so I started to dismiss it.

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ACA Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

One in 10 nonprofit organizations that have more than 1,000 employees have asked for an “accommodation” to the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that health plans include coverage for contraception. Federal rules allow religiously-affiliated nonprofits that oppose contraception on religious grounds but are not houses of worship, to have these services offered without cost-sharing by the nonprofits.

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UrbanBound HR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

While budgeting might not be everyone's favorite topic to discuss, it's certainly one of the most important—especially for companies trying to develop and improve their relocation budget. The end of the year is a great time to take a look back on your relocation spend in the past year and make a plan for how you are going to increase, decrease, or maintain that spend in the upcoming year.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Retention in the workplace is in a predicament — the revolving door is circulating faster, and the organizations struggling with this are on the lookout for a solution.

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Justworks

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

NerdWallet is a source for information, insight, and consumer-driven advice about personal finance. It also connects you with experts and financial comparison tools to help you grow your small business. The more challenges your small business can overcome, the stronger it will be. The next time you’re faced with a small business financing hurdle, consider these expert solutions.

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The HR Capitalist

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It's one of the unwritten rules of management. It's also one of the hardest things for new managers to wrap their heads around. "It's not your fault, but it's your problem.". Let's deconstruct that a bit. New managers were often very high performing individual contributors (ICs). The great thing about being an IC is that you only have to worry about one person - and that person is you.

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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.

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TalentCulture

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Are you seeking a way to enhance productivity in the office? Counter to what you may be considering, it may be beneficial for you to offer employees the opportunity to work remotely. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 24% of American employees are remote workers. This growing class of employees is also an astounding 71% more productive than their counterparts working in the office.

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Workology

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The holiday season is in full swing, so this is a good time to talk about giving back. This is the time of year when it is common for companies to do food drives and other charitable acts in the spirit of the season. But have you thought about how such generosity can become a part of your company culture year round? One way that companies can make giving to others a part of their company culture is through providing a volunteer benefit to employees.

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TalentCulture

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

So, you’re hoping to create some buzz around the job ad you’ve just published on your careers page ? Today’s recruiting environment is competitive and complex. Recruiting the best candidates starts with making the right first impression—and using a combination of tactics will help you get the most out of your job ad. For the best results, it’s important to include social and mobile recruiting tools, as well as free and paid ads—and to know the best day to post.

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David Zinger

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

People Artists: Drawing Out the Best in Others at Work by Peter W. Hart and myself is launching at 7PM tonight in Winnipeg at McNally Robinson bookstore in Grant Park. If you are in Winnipeg join with us for the launch and celebration. David Zinger co-authored People Artists with Peter W. Hart. This is David’s fourth book on work.

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NoExcusesHR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

"No one learns as much about a subject as one who is forced to teach it." - Peter Drucker Expectations The leadership lens I use to see the world often tricks me. I am accustomed to talking about leadership behavior, leadership style, leadership savvy, and perhaps most important of all. leadership presence. I expect myself, and other leaders (including new ones), to perform at a high level.

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

How was your Thanksgiving? Survive Black Friday? (In case you’re wondering about a gift for me, no. Yes. Heck, yes (asking for a friend)). Me? I almost left my kids on the North Pole as I counted the minutes until Monday. But, overall, I enjoyed a few days off. Now, it’s back to work. Sips mai tai So, let’s talk about the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

A reader writes: What constitutes a disability for which an employer is required to make accommodations? For example, I have fibromyalgia. Does that constitute a disability? I am very lucky in that my fibromyalgia is not severe. I don’t need a handicapped plate or anything. However, heat does trigger the pain. Could I require my employer to set the thermostat at a lower temperature (big open office, major thermostat war going on).

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Evil HR Lady

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Have you ever had a colleague who seemed to just intuitively know what the boss wanted and, as a result, rose rapidly while you were stuck taking notes and making coffee? Sure, sometimes it’s just luck because their personality matches the boss’s, but chances are it’s because your successful coworker has these five great habits: 1. Pay Attention to Company Culture.

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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?

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Paychex

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed new overtime rules over the summer that would raise the salary threshold for the Administrative, Executive, and Professional exemptions from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new rules could be very costly for some businesses.

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Ceridian

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In the modern workplace, managers have a difficult challenge in front of them. They need to take whatever team of employees they’re given and maximize its potential, reaching the highest possible levels of employee retention and productivity. This is difficult for many reasons, not the least of which is you’re working with a diverse […].

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Talk of emotional intelligence, or EQ, and its importance for business success has been around for years, but some leaders still think it is touchy-feely nonsense. The problem with this train of thought? Nothing could be further from the truth. EQ can actually make or break a person’s career, and that means every leader needs to be smart about emotional intelligence.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Boss is demanding gifts back. My mom’s boss gave her multiple new iPhone 6’s as gifts. One of those which was given to me as a gift by my mom. Now her boss wants her to work 7-7 everyday and she can’t do that, considering other priorities she has to take care of, so now her boss wants her to pay the gifts back, which is about $700 a phone.

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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.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Talk of emotional intelligence, or EQ, and its importance for business success has been around for years, but some leaders still think it is touchy-feely nonsense. The problem with this train of thought? Nothing could be further from the truth. EQ can actually make or break a person’s career, and that means every leader needs to be smart about emotional intelligence.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

It’s here: the start of “where are they now?” season, when we get updates from people who had their letters answered here this year (or sometimes earlier), and we get to find out how things turned out. We have so many updates this year that I’m going to be publishing at least one every day from now until the end of the year. Here’s the first… Remember the letter-writer in October whose job required her to live on campus, and students were putting on a haunted

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TLNT: The Business of HR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Have you ever watched Undercover Boss on TV and been as astounded as I about how little the featured executives seem to know about what really goes on in their organizations? (You should read what John Hollon’s TLNT post said about it here.).

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Salary negotiations are one of the most nerve-wracking parts of job-hunting – and because of that, people often make mistakes that end up costing them big money down the road. At U.S. News & World Report today, I talk about five salary negotiation mistakes to avoid in order to maximize how much money ends up in your paycheck. You can read it here. salary negotiation mistakes that are costing you money was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager.

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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.

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Strategic HCM

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

I also had this article published on Workstars blog earlier this year. These are the five suggestions I make for improving the use of Values in an organisation: Use the values to integrate management and HR processes Embed values in development centres Gain senior level sponsorship Consider the key moments of truth in the organisation and to ensure these reinforce the values Make the act of recognition a social activity.

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Paychex

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

End of year payroll is a critical aspect of fiscal management. Here's a closer look at what business leaders can do to prepare for year end.

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QAspire

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In early years of my career, I avoided conflicts just like any other obedient contributor would, not knowing that they were inevitable in the process of doing meaningful work. Most of us learn how to deal with conflicts through our instinctive reactions when we are in middle of one. Here’s my one big lesson about managing conflicts – whenever I tried to “react” in the face of conflict, the situation mostly worsened.

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