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9 Practical Interview Questions Today’s Heavy Hitters Dominate With

ClearCompany HRM

Companies like Apple, Amazon and Netflix dominate today’s business headlines with stories of the next best tech gadget and indestructible business models, but more and more these companies are innovating the world of HR, too. If the topic isn’t about groundbreaking benefits like unlimited paid parental leave and on-site medical staff, it’s about the hiring processes that invite such talented candidates to their companies.

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Standup Meetings Help Build Transparency

HR Bartender

There are only three types of meetings : informational meetings, problem solving meetings, and feedback meetings. Within each of these types of meetings are narrower categories; for example, a brainstorming meeting can be considered a feedback meeting because the purpose is to get feedback (in the form of ideas) about a particular issue. One of the most effective types of informational meetings is the standup meeting.

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HighGround is Hiring: Beyond the Job Description

Kazoo

You might have noticed that HighGround is growing. And this means our team is expanding too. You can check out our current openings here , but you might want to know more about what it’s like to work here, rather than just what’s included in the job description. Here are some questions you might have before applying to join our team: What’s it like working at HighGround?

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The Role Of HR Analytics In Workforce Planning

Hppy

An unprecedented increase in job openings shows that the demand for talent is forcing companies to plan better and recruit better. Workforce planning and HR analytics have become a key focus point for HR professionals around the world, as they confront new challenges in finding and retaining the right employees. The most recent JOLTS , or Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics , puts the the latest job openings level registered in November 2015 at

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Optimism 101: How To Lead In Times of Change

WorkHuman

Optimists don’t just see the world through rose-colored glasses. They are a key piece of the fabric that helps our organizations and businesses run more smoothly. According to positive psychologist Martin Seligman , “pessimists tend to give up more easily, feel depressed more often, and have poorer health than optimists. Optimists, on the other hand, generally do better in school, work, and extracurricular activities.

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4 Great Questions to Ask Before You Use Personality Assessments in Your Company

The People Equation

I’m a huge advocate of using personality assessments (sometimes called “profiles” or “instruments”) for professional development, if the circumstances are right and the tool being used is appropriate for the situation. That’s a significant “if.” Often, I encounter overly enthusiastic executives who want to use a particular assessment with their team because they personally favor that instrument.

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Is There a Fringe Benefit Tax? A Primer on De Minimis Rules

Justworks

You can always use our easy guide to learn the difference between perks and benefits. The difference between perks, benefits, and fringe benefits can get sticky (as we’ve stated in previous blog posts and whitepapers ). Once you think you’ve finally got the difference between them figured out, another term pops up: de minimis benefits. So, what are de minimis benefits?

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MAMBA OUT: When Leaving Your Company, You Should Go Out Doing What Made You Special.

The HR Capitalist

In case you missed it, professional basketball's Kobe Bryant played his last game this week (April 13, 2016). Kobe's been in decline from a skill perspective for a couple of years - and it was time for him to go. One of the things that made Kobe unique was the fact that he was an unapologetic "gunner". He never met a shot he didn't like or would take and he was often portrayed as an over-aggressive individual and consistently bad teammate.

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"We keep goals fresh and relevant via monthly clarity meetings."

HR Zone

Engage. Using 'clarity meetings' to check on annual goals.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

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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Rebel Corporate Leaders Transform Communities

WorqIQ

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become the mantra for companies that want to show good citizenship, environmental integrity, and customer goodwill through community involvement. Read More» The post Rebel Corporate Leaders Transform Communities appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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How is personality linked to performance in crisis management

HR Zone

Perform. Linking personality to performance during crises.

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#WorkTrends Recap: Simple Ways to Measure Employee Engagement

TalentCulture

Employee engagement is something that HR pros and their colleagues in the C-suite are laser-focused on, and measuring engagement is often at the top of the list. Why the interest? When employees are engaged, they likely adopt the vision, values, and purpose of the organization where they work—and it shows. Engaged employees are passionate contributors, innovative problem solvers, and the very best colleagues.

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How to Spot Employee Theft and What You Can Do About It

Insperity

Trust is the cornerstone of all successful organizations. As a business leader you invest in your people and trust them to do a good job – and the majority of employees do just that. You can feel confident leaving your business in their hands, knowing they’re working for the good of the company. But not always. Employee theft is on the rise – it runs the gamut from stealing office supplies and padding time to committing fraud.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

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.

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This Is What Will Help Your Wandering Mind

WorqIQ

"A human mind is a wandering mind, and a wandering mind is an unhappy mind," explain psychologists Matthew Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert in the journal Science. And according to the psychologists' research, our minds wander often. In their study, participants' reported mind wandering 47 percent of the time. Read More» The post This Is What Will Help Your Wandering Mind appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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"It's all about creating a culture of trust, which helps to naturally drive motivation levels."

HR Zone

Engage. Trust - the natural driver of motivation levels.

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Medical Marijuana is coming to PA. What do employers need to know?

The Employer Handbook

Pennsylvania is about to become the second Commonwealth in the United States to legalize medical marijuana. (23 states — la di da, states — plus DC currently allow it). Does this mean that employees with migraines can puff vape pens and eat Cheetos in your break rooms at work? Actually, I’m pretty sure that’s not how it works.

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Is this HR an Evolution or History Repeating?

Workology

Jacob Morgan, whom I read frequently, recently wrote an article called Who Should Own the Employee Experience. He proposes that the employee experience is a combination of the company culture, the technology the company has and also the physical space of the company. He says that in most companies the employee experience is owned by HR but is not created by HR.

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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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Develop a Robust Leadership Training Program in Three Steps

Paychex

Developing a robust leadership training program may help take your talent management to the next level. Here are three easy steps to keep in mind as you create a leadership training program at your business.

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Job Rotation Planning Can Help Keep Employees Happy

Workology

Take a moment to imagine: You walk into work and sit down (or go about your rounds) doing the same thing you’ve done for what – today anyway – feels like forever. You think about your friend who just got a new job and how happy they were at dinner and wonder if this is all you’ll ever do. Or you worry that you only have the skills to do this one job and who knows what the future will hold.

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Big Data and Privacy: The Human Consequence of Security Breaches

TalentCulture

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), there were 781 U.S. data breaches last year, and the risk is predicted to grow exponentially. Data privacy is one of the biggest threats facing businesses this year and, in years to come. Breaches over the past few years at companies like Sony, Target, Home Depot, and Anthem have grabbed headlines and exposed the personal details of millions of people—not to mention personal correspondence and backroom gossip.

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Three Ways to Accelerate Employee Engagement (Part 2)

Total Employee Recognition

This is the second entry in our three-part series on how to accelerate employee engagement. If you missed part one, be sure to view it her e , prior to reading on.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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Kill the Projects You Cherish Most

WorqIQ

“You have to embrace how much things are changing. You have to learn to kill your baby,” says this disruptive hero. “That’s very hard because you’re emotionally attached to this thing that you’ve built. Yet it’s now something that’s being disintermediated. You may have built your livelihood on it. You may have defined yourself through […] Read more.

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How to Write a Self-Help Book or Blog

Laurie Ruettimann

I’m routinely approached by writers who are interested in starting a self-help blog or writing a self-help book. I have toyed with the idea of writing a career advice book many times, too. I keep abandoning the project based on what I know, which is why I’d like to share my insights on self-help with you. The first principle of offering advice is simple: nobody cares about your story.

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Are You Blaming Your ATS for Your Bad Candidate Experience?

Capterra

“It’s a pain.”. This is what you often hear (from both sides of the hiring equation) about applicant tracking software (ATS). Candidates complain that ATSs are a black hole, and recruiters use ATSs mostly as a mere keyword search engine. What started out as a solution has become part of the problem. You know having a good, fast hiring process is crucial in landing top talent.

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what’s the best/funniest/weirdest email rant you’ve ever received at work?

Ask a Manager

Last week’s post about a 12-paragraph midnight rant about office supplies revealed that we all love a good rant, especially when we can just watch from the sidelines. So we need more. This is a call to share the best office rant you’ve ever received via email (or voicemail or other methods, for that mater). We’ll define the scope of acceptable rants as widely as possible — customer rants count, as do blaze-of-glory resignation letters.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Preemployment Personality Assessments Make All the Difference

HR Daily Advisor

In Yesterday’s Advisor , we explored how personality tests really function in the workplace. Today we’ll continue to look at just how these tests can really help you hire the right person for the job—not just the one who seems right. By Cyndi Sax, senior vice president, Caliper ®. More Good Reasons to Use Preemployment Personality Assessments. When you have personality data across an entire team, you can (with the help of expert consultation) see how the personalities mesh and where potential

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Who owns culture?

TemboStatus

I spend a big part of each day speaking to HR leaders about the challenges of their jobs, what makes a great HR department and the wider trends impacting their business and their talent. Many have been generous with their time and insight and we’ve poured the best bits into an eBook on the evolution of HR from practitioner to strategic business leader.

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Businesses' Ambition to Engage Workers Reveals Disconnect

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

There has been a revolution in the workplace – employers now have more responsibility to engage talent, and the talent's expectations of the organization are changing. High-value employees can exercise their advantage, leaving an employer that falls short of their expectations because they are confident that they will be snapped up by another.

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