Cornerstone On Demand
JULY 20, 2016
Workforce diversity is on the mind of every HR professional and executive. But many companies, especially in industries like tech and finance, struggle to increase the number of minorities and women in their ranks—even while consciously trying to close the race or gender gap.
Compensation Cafe
JULY 20, 2016
I had doubts about writing this column, but I just couldn't get it out of my mind. Then I realized that I might be on to something that you would find interesting when my Board of the Bay Area Compensation Association (BACA) invited Gary Schlossberg of Wells Capital Management to speak about, 'From "Goldilocks" to "Alice in Wonderland:" The U.S. and Global Economies in a ""Post-Brexit" World.'.
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i4cp
JULY 20, 2016
"At Google, we strive for all people decisions to be informed by data and analytics," says Kathryn Dekas, people analytics manager. Google, which employs nearly 60,000 employees (referred to as "Googlers") across more than 100 offices in 50 different countries, has a culture that's naturally attuned to data—its founders were both engineers— "And as we all know, engineers LOVE data," says Dekas.
ClearCompany HRM
JULY 20, 2016
Feedback is such a crucial part of the work environment and so effective at improving performance culture when done right, that it seems downright crazy that people are so darned scared of it!
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Pomello
JULY 20, 2016
. Guest Q&A with Todd Hoskins, Founder of Canopy Gap. What are the most common reasons that you see companies pursuing a company culture change management strategy? Many organizations view “culture” as a problem that needs to be solved, typically after an increase in employee turnover, declining performance, or some disruption such as a merger or acquisition.
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Engage2Excel
JULY 20, 2016
In a previous post “ Make Your Employee Onboarding an Engaging Success ” I shared the strategy behind why onboarding programs are necessary. In this post, I am taking those strategies and listing six tips to make onboarding effective in your organization.
Hppy
JULY 20, 2016
“Research indicates that workers have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.”. Zig Ziglar. When your employees feel emotionally involved with your organization, they are much more likely to be engaged, and to stick around. How do you help your employees feel like an integral part of your company?
ATD Human Capital
JULY 20, 2016
It’s normal for employees not to love their work. A Gallup poll found that only 32 percent of U.S. workers are engaged in their jobs, for instance. Yet employees who don’t love their jobs can and should still be engaged. CustomInsight distinguishes employee engagement from employee satisfaction. Engagement is defined as “the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work.
Achievers
JULY 20, 2016
Are you ready to change the way the world works? Considering a 1% increase in employee engagement equates to an additional.6% growth in sales for companies, it’s not surprising that businesses are eager to find ways to improve in this area. Additionally, Gallup has found that companies in the top quartile of employee engagement see real measures of business success (compared to bottom-quartile organizations), including: 21% higher productivity. 22% higher profitability. 41% higher quality. 48% f
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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.
Everwise
JULY 20, 2016
Climbing the corporate career ladder is inextricably linked to management roles, as well as higher pay and more attractive job titles. Management, however, is its very own skill set. New managers will find themselves having to do things well outside of their previous jobs, and they’ll also have to learn the language and techniques of management.
ATD Human Capital
JULY 20, 2016
Asking good questions is a skill that is often neglected. Unfortunately, this means that managers often ask poor questions, ask too many questions, talk too much, do not actively listen, and shy away from being honest and direct. Good questions stimulate insight, raise awareness, provoke reflection, and lead to better answers and, often, a clearer understanding of why one answer is better than others.
The HR Capitalist
JULY 20, 2016
I'm running a panel at the HR Technology Conference in Chicago in October. As I've said before, this is my favorite conference in our industry - the perfect mix of HR and Talent topics with solutions and conversation enabled by technology. Click here to get the early bird discount, which ends on 7/27/16. The shows runs from October 4th through the 7th.
TalentCulture
JULY 20, 2016
We’re in the silly season, the time of U.S. presidential primaries, and one effect of the media assault is that it makes us examine this thing, this force in our lives, called “leadership.”. It’s easy to think of leadership as something that relates only to the elite few: the CEO, the president, the general, the boss. But silly season notwithstanding, leadership happens everywhere — in our relationships and our families, our communities and our work, and in every domain of our lives.
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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.
NoExcusesHR
JULY 20, 2016
Sometimes it only takes one. - person to believe in you - leader to give you a chance - voice to stand up to bigotry - glance held for an extra moment - kind word to change the course of someone's day - act of courage - chance encounter that changes.everything. How About You Today, you should be the one. I'd love to hear from you. No Excuses. pic.
TalentCulture
JULY 20, 2016
A client of mine is a multinational company with a vibrant, fast paced culture has been through the ringer lately. We talked about the talent issues they are dealing with, which were precipitated by losing two big accounts. The hit to income and profits distracted the CEO, and eventually, after months, led to a restructuring of the business to focus on different verticals.
WorqIQ
JULY 20, 2016
When it comes to gender parity in the workplace, the business case is clear: diversity is good for the bottom line, and most see it as an important objective. So why do women still have so much trouble making headway in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)? Read More» The post Gender Parity: Career Advice for Women in STEM appeared first on Switch & Shift.
Paychex
JULY 20, 2016
The quality of your customer referral process may determine the future growth of your business. Here are five ways to breathe new life into your customer referrals.
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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.
Total Employee Recognition
JULY 20, 2016
As we’ve touched upon in our past blog entries, connectivity and ownership are vital to the concept of Safegagement ™. Not only should their presence resonate within every position, department and office setting, but connectivity and ownership also serves as our fifth and final component of Safegagement. Possibly the most important we will discuss, these two elements have the power to truly ignite individuals and unlock their potential.
Bonusly
JULY 20, 2016
The life of a musician is riddled with all breeds of feedback - from positive and constructive to downright negative. While most of us aren't receiving feedback beneath the same limelight in our professional careers, it also comes in all shapes during our day-to-day interactions. How we respond to it can make all the difference. 46 percent of newly hired employees will fail within the first 18 months , according to a study conducted by the global leadership and training research company, Leaders
Evil HR Lady
JULY 20, 2016
Today, over at Comstock’s Magazine I go into detail about how the new Department of Labor regulations are going to affect your business–since this is a California based magazine the focus is on California, but it affects the entire United States. If you are currently an exempt employee earning less than $47,476 a year, you’ll want to read this.
Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud
JULY 20, 2016
Each year, Mt. Hood Meadows, a resort for skiers and snowboarders in Oregon, faces the daunting task of finding and hiring enough staff members to service the annual onslaught of eager winter sports enthusiasts. The resort is located in a pristine but very rural location, making it a major challenge to find and hire seasonal employees in a compressed time frame.
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.
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 20, 2016
Due to a lack of accountability, maintaining tabs on off-site workers is necessary, but difficult. If your company is hiring a large number of these employees, you’ll want to look out for specific traits that can key you in to how much success they’ll have in an often challenging environment.
Ceridian
JULY 20, 2016
Employee engagement is one of the most critical areas for businesses today. It plays a pivotal role in the success and performance of an organization, affecting everything from job satisfaction and retention rates to the overall culture of a company. However, there is still a huge amount of organizations struggling with how to effectively approach, implement and manage engagement initiatives.
Outmatch
JULY 20, 2016
The transition from general manager to multi-unit manager is especially challenging, and sometimes even your best GMs aren’t ready for it. In this article , learn how to select the right GMs for multi-unit management. Then, listen to our webinar for an even deeper dive into the traits, competencies, and critical experiences that lead to success in multi-unit.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 20, 2016
There a number of factors that make up the culture of any workplace, and one that can have a serious impact on a company is the eating habits of its employees while they are on the job. From holiday parties to sweet-laden birthday celebrations, temptation is everywhere on a daily basis and may eventually have […].
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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.
Ask a Manager
JULY 20, 2016
A reader writes: I work a 9-5 job in the creative industry. I am fairly low down in the pecking order, so to speak. The company recently hired someone to be my new boss. He has now started emailing me on the weekends and expects me to reply to him immediately. I get work email on my own personal cell phone (which I pay the bill for), but can I really be expected to respond to work issues on the weekend that could honestly wait until Monday?
Laurie Ruettimann
JULY 20, 2016
Most of HR technology is SaaS technology. What is that? Software as a Service ( SaaS ; pronounced /sæs/) is a software licensing and delivery model in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. It is sometimes referred to as “on-demand software.” SaaS is typically accessed by users using a thin client via a web browser.
TLNT: The Business of HR
JULY 20, 2016
Recognize This! – Successful cultures depend on clearly defined values and aligned, measurable behaviors, both of which are positively influenced through social recognition.
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