Tue.Mar 28, 2017

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Talent Management & Development Journey to Japan

China Gorman

Imagine that you’re the Global Head of Talent at an employer with a significant number of employees in Japan. And then understand that in 2014, 26% of Japan’s population was estimated to be 65 years or older, and the Health and Welfare Ministry has estimated that over-65s will account for 40% of the population by 2060. Then think about how your workforce planning activities will be impacted by this shifting demographic.

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Employee Engagement: 3 Reasons You Should Be Using Survey Research

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Readex Research , which provides expert survey services to help businesses understand their internal and external customers. Their services include employee experience surveys. Enjoy the post!). Last month, Gallup released its State of the American Workplace report. It’s a long read – 200+ pages! But it’s important for two reasons.

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4 Tips for Using Job Fairs as an Opportunity to find New Talent

Take It Personel-ly

The key to having the most successful company possible will typically depend on the employees you have. It’s ideal to have top quality individuals that can do the job right for you. This high caliber of people may be hard to find and are sure to be a great asset to you when found. One … Continue reading 4 Tips for Using Job Fairs as an Opportunity to find New Talent.

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How Small HR Teams Can Stop Fighting Fires and Start Strategizing

Cornerstone On Demand

In today's mega-organizations, Human Resources is typically large enough to have specialists to cover the myriad responsibilities related to strategy, process and compliance. In fairness, these specialists bring very different skill sets: from the financial role in benefits administration, to the legal guru in employee relations and compliance, to the statistical analyst in compensation, and to the tactical thinker in human resource development that helps the organization strategically improve h

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Eight Ways to Better Safety

COATS Staffing Software

Worker safety should always be top of mind for businesses, particularly when taken into consideration with the rising cost of Worker’s Compensation coverage, health care and in general, employee wellness. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report (2015) for private sector injury and illnesses indicates that the average worker loses eight days from work, with there being 324k reported cases of sprains, strains or tears, 155k injuries to the lower back, and 238k cases of falls, slips

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Eight Ways to Better Safety

COATS Staffing Software

Worker safety should always be top of mind for businesses, particularly when taken into consideration with the rising cost of Worker’s Compensation coverage, health care and in general, employee wellness. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report (2015) for private sector injury and illnesses indicates that the average worker loses eight days from work, with there being 324k reported cases of sprains, strains or tears, 155k injuries to the lower back, and 238k cases of falls, slips

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Where do employees fit in your change management plan?

Hppy

A simple sequence of clicks somewhere in the world can change the economic conditions of an entire industry. Companies have to be quick to adapt. This is the reality of our days, where businesses have to learn to master change management if they are to grow or even survive. Every company goes through continuous, moderate changes. However, the tendency has shifted towards bold, significant business decisions such as restructuring or M&A, marked by challenging economic conditions.

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Eight Ways to Better Safety

COATS Staffing Software

Worker safety should always be top of mind for businesses, particularly when taken into consideration with the rising cost of Worker’s Compensation coverage, health care and in general, employee wellness. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report (2015) for private sector injury and illnesses indicates that the average worker loses eight days from work, with there being 324k reported cases of sprains, strains or tears, 155k injuries to the lower back, and 238k cases of falls, slips

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[Infographic] 10 Tips to Become a Successful Manager

Hppy

Entering a career in management can be a little bit tricky. We might have a long way to go before becoming successful managers. Bear in mind that at the start of your management career you will still have much to learn. Be prepared to learn from others including your new team. Also, taking up management training courses will strengthen your management skills.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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Eight Ways to Better Safety

COATS Staffing Software

Worker safety should always be top of mind for businesses, particularly when taken into consideration with the rising cost of Worker’s Compensation coverage, health care and in general, employee wellness. The most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report (2015) for private sector injury and illnesses indicates that the average worker loses eight days from work, with there being 324k reported cases of sprains, strains or tears, 155k injuries to the lower back, and 238k cases of falls, slips

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3 Laws HR Needs to Communicate to New Moms

Hppy

Any new mom knows they have a lot to learn. The challenges and changes of motherhood are always present, no matter how old a child gets. Aside from the traditional concerns of raising a child, many new mothers may be worried about how growing their family will influence their life both in and out of the workplace. To help protect new mothers and mothers-to-be, there are a few different laws in place to help them ease into their new role more comfortably.

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How to Improve Retention of High-Potential Employees

Everwise

In recent years, employee turnover has become an increasing problem. In fact, half of Millennials don’t expect to stay in their role for more than a year. Considering Millennials make up over a third of the US workplace, this is staggering. Retaining high-performing Millennials helps your business. For starters, you save time and money when filling in open positions; recruiting externally can be 1.7 times more expensive than recruiting internally.

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5 Fun Employee Workshops to Host in the Office

Achievers

By: Jessica Thiefels. Small Business Freelancer, Content Marketing and Strategy Consultant. Office workshops break up the day, boost employee loyalty, and reduce turnover because they communicate the message that each individual contributor is more than a number. The key is in choosing the right workshops; the less they feel like a chore for employees, the more effective they’ll be.

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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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Relocation Technology Offers Acclimation Services, So You Don't Have to Manage Them

UrbanBound HR

Millennials get a lot of guff for needing their hands held for something that seems simple. Of course, most of our current interactions with millennials are those who are inexperienced and just getting out in the world for the first time. It’s understandable that there’s a learning curve, even on the things that more experienced professionals may find to be mundane, everyday tasks.

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HR Pros: Build Your Personal Brand with Twitter

TalentCulture

Twitter is the third most popular social media site in the world and can play an important role in building your personal brand. By establishing a Twitter presence, you create a network that helps you connect with relevant people, get eyes on content you’ve created, and have more influence in your field. Here are some tips for getting started on Twitter and using the platform productively.

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30+ Talent Acquisition Technologies That Use #ArtificialIntelligence

Workology

Earlier I wrote about different ways in which HR and recruiting can use artificial intelligence to help bare some of the administrative burden that seems to take up so much of our time. In this. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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Collaboration is the Culture of Success

TLNT: The Business of HR

No matter how far reaching a leader’s vision or how brilliant the company’s strategy may be, little will be realized if not supported by the organization’s culture.

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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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What the Responsible Job Creation Act means for Illinois

Allegis Global Solutions

New legislation in Illinois aims to ensure all temporary workers have the same basic rights on pay and benefits as permanent staff.

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Bystanders can’t do the right thing in employee relations

HR Zone

Employees. Bystanders can’t do right in employee relations.

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Sucking Up to HR Is Like Tipping Your Blackjack Dealer.

The HR Capitalist

Can sucking up to HR protect you from layoffs? No. Sucking up needs to be in this order: Client -> Boss -> Boss’s staff -> Accounting -> (50 other things) -> HR. Kissing HR ass is like tipping your blackjack dealer. They can’t cheat for you even if they wanted to. OK - I wish that was mine. It's from a comment on this string at Gawker about how Twitter fired 300+ employees in 2015 via email.

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Equal Pay Day 2017: Take Your First Step Toward Gender Pay Equity

Compensation Today

Feel like you’ve been hearing a lot about gender equity lately? It’s not in your head. In fact, companies have been making strategic moves to better recognize and address gender inequities within their organizations. Because, even though it’s not intentional, many companies still pay their female workers less than their male counterparts.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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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No Bosses, No Managers and Desks On Wheels

TLNT: The Business of HR

This series profiles people whose ideas have the power to transform the workplace. Several are company leaders who have put their ideas into practice. Others are thought leaders influencing the way we work. This is the final installment. Links to previous articles are at the end of this post. This series originally appeared on the OpenWork blog.

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Addressing the employee engagement gap

Reward Gateway

We have a near 50 point employee engagement gap. Almost three-quarters of business leaders surveyed by Harvard Business Review said that employee engagement was critical to their long-term success. But only 24% of the same leaders described their workforce as highly engaged.

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Paying non-exempt employees: How well do you know the rules?

Insperity

Let’s say you are sending Ken, one of your top performers, to a training seminar that’s eight hours away. Since he’s a non-exempt employee, he will be paid an additional 16 hours of pay for his travel time. Or will he? Though the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require rest and/or lunch breaks, many states do require that employers provide employees with rest and/or lunch breaks after a certain number of hours worked.

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10 Rules for Recognition That Increase Employee Commitment

WorqIQ

Management malpractice, managers’ actions that don’t lead to positive outcomes for the company and its people, can be overcome. Practicing recognition that incorporates the above rules will position you to achieve greater results in your business and increase employee commitment. Your employees will appreciate it, too. Read More» The post 10 Rules for Recognition That Increase Employee Commitment appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Instead of Hiring, ‘Upskill’ Current Employees

HR Daily Advisor

“Upskilling”—investing in the skills of front-line workers—has upfront costs, but it can save employers time and money in the long run, says Jaime Fall, director of UpSkill America at the nonprofit Aspen Institute. tumsasedgars / iStock / Getty Images Plus. The program is the result of an Obama administration initiative and is now led by a coalition of business and education organizations.

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Data-driven recruitment means saying goodbye to traditional recruitment metrics

HR Zone

Acquisition. Data-driven recruitment: goodbye to old metrics.

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Headwinds & Tailwinds

Laurie Ruettimann

Do you feel like your life is unnecessarily stupid and hard? Do you feel like you’ve accomplished a lot and wonder why other people can’t work as hard as you? I heard a podcast , the other day, with Drs. Tom Gilovich and Shai Davidai. They explain why things seem needlessly hard for you in a paper called, “The headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry: An availability bias in assessments of barriers and blessings.” Here’s my take on it.