The Tim Sackett Project

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Communication is a tricky thing. It’s so easy to turn off another party by simply using just one wrong word, especially when you’re trying to build a relationship with a candidate you potentially want to hire. I think there are some words and phrases that have a high probability of turning off a candidate to want to come work for your organization. I speak to students a few times a year about interviewing and I tell them something similar, which is what you say can automatically make a hiring ma

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Cornerstone On Demand

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for October's top stories! How Technology Is Changing Fashion at Work Outfits at work are more than just a fashion statement — they're also a business statement.

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Hppy

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It seems like every month there is some new app that emerges, some new system to adopt, or a new technology to learn. How does the saying go? The more things change, the more they stay the same. That is true for learning and development in organizations. Employees want to continue to learn new skills and develop their competencies. That doesn’t change.

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Everwise

OCTOBER 31, 2016

“Contagious presenteeism” is an erratic plague that businesses worldwide are fighting to get rid of. The term, which was recently coined by researchers studying employee behavior trends, refers to the act of ignoring one’s ill status and going to work sick, while increasing the risk of infecting other individuals in the space. Most businesses are aware of the negative effects of contagious presenteeism , but some don’t know why workers are resorting to such actions.

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EmployeeConnect

OCTOBER 31, 2016

For those who keep questioning themselves as to why they see their employees walk out the door and never come back, you should consider re-thinking your employee retention program or strategy. It’s pretty clear that if this is the case in your workplace, you’ve got a bad employee turnover rate. In fact, it’s rather the fact that it’s high that make it a bad one.

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ATD Human Capital

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The development of a mentoring or coaching relationship is based on trust, respect, honesty, acceptance, and open communications. An underlying challenge to building this relationship can be the participants’ lack of awareness of their unconscious biases. The first step toward resolving this situation is to identify, acknowledge, and understand one’s own reactions and responses.

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ACA Times

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The Kaiser Family Foundation has released another report surrounding ACA figures, and the results are astounding. In a report of “Estimates of Eligibility for ACA Coverage among the Uninsured in 2016,” numbers prove that many uninsured Americans are eligible for some financial assistance under the Affordable Care Act, yet aren’t taking advantage of it.

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TalentCulture

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The importance of a strong corporate culture is one of the rock-solid tenets of the business world. Organizational leaders often get everyone on the same page by emphasizing corporate culture, and by defining their company’s values, beliefs, philosophy, ethics, standards of behavior, and personality. But what about “emotional culture?”. Emotional culture, a less well-known component of work culture, is getting more attention these days.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

OCTOBER 31, 2016

In today’s market, it’s imperative to utilize interviewing techniques that will maximize your effectiveness in hiring the right people for the right roles. With more than 20 years’ experience as a top producer in the recruitment and search industry, I have found there are five secrets that are key to being a great interviewer.

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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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In Full Bloom HR

OCTOBER 31, 2016

In which she bids farewell to the HR technology industry: Every time I’ve thought about retirement, a real and complete retirement from a half century of focus on all things related to HR technology, this song starts running around in my head. Some days, especially in this last year, this song competes for attention with my always present tinnitus, but mostly it’s just there, calling me home.

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Everwise

OCTOBER 31, 2016

You’re probably familiar with the basic concepts around branding — whether it’s personal branding or organization-wide branding. But what about employer branding? It’s an old term in the HR world that’s seen a resurgence in popularity the last few years. In fact, a 2015 survey found 75 percent of job seekers consider a prospective employer’s brand when deciding where to apply, yet only 57 percent of employers say they’ve worked on their employer branding.

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TalentCulture

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Robots are taking over the World. Well, no not really. But something that is going to be a game changer is about to take over the world of HR. Artificial Intelligence or AI is coming to an HR department near you and maybe sooner than you think. Artificial intelligence is going to do for HR what the car did for transportation. It’s going to transform how we look at data, what data is worth considering and help us to interpret the intricacies of big data.

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Ceridian

OCTOBER 31, 2016

By Lainie Cooney, Chief Human Resources Officer, DPI Specialty Foods. Women have come a long way in the fight for equal pay and opportunity. But there is still quite a ways to go. According to Fast Company, companies often allot a set amount of money to be used for when employees request higher compensation. Yet, why is it that women are still earning only 78 cents for every dollar a man makes for comparable work?

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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Employees. How do team members respond when you call in sick?

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 31, 2016

"I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones." - John Cage How About You What are you afraid of this Halloween? I hope it's not doing everything you possibly can to make a difference in your organization. That would scare me to death. I'd love to hear from you. No Excuses. pic.

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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Future. Do psychometric fingerprints have potential?

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 31, 2016

A reader writes: I’m the manager of a teapot sales tracking program at my company and I have three system administrators reporting to me: Alvin, Simone, and Theodora. Simone was pregnant and planned her four-month maternity leave starting in May. Ernest (who I do not manage but who uses the software my team administers) came to me in March asking if he could cover for Simone during her leave as an opportunity for professional growth.

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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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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Culture. Cultural fit and the diversity equation.

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Workology

OCTOBER 31, 2016

“But Megan, this is an HR blog. Shouldn’t you be giving me 5 ways to keep my distracted employees on track on Halloween?” Ughhhhhhhh, don’t be boring. It may be Monday but it’s also the high holiday of fun people everywhere. If you’re spending precious work time reading this article, you can’t blame your colleagues or employees for frittering the day away calling up costume rental shops, fighting over the good candy, or watching David S.

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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Future. Artificial Intelligence: I think, therefore AI.

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Remember the letter-writer in June who had a terrible summer intern who she couldn’t fire ? Here’s the update. First of all, thank you so much for your advice. I honestly had no idea how to handle the situation because it was the first time I have ever dealt with anything like that, and I was hoping to get your advice before I approached my boss.

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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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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Business. Spinning up teams on the fly - what works?

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Workforce Software

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The difference between satisfied patrons and irate customers often boils down to the domino effect. Learn how optimized schedules can benefit everyone.

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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Culture. Are you heading towards cultural mismatch?

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. I’m not allowed to buy my own office chair. I’ve work for a small nonprofit organization for almost 10 years. Having big issues with my back pain and several scary looking diagnoses, I asked our manager if I can buy an ergonomic chair with high adjustability and pay for it myself. The answer was “no, I am not sure we are insured for this.

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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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HR Zone

OCTOBER 31, 2016

People. How to bag a lucrative role more quickly.

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HR Daily Advisor

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Employees are working harder, but not smarter, according to research from The Smith Institute, a think tank based in the United Kingdom. The Institute’s new survey, “ The Productivity Puzzle: A View from Employees ,” of almost 7,500 workers across all occupations found that 68% of employees say they are working harder than 2 years ago, but less than half (49%) say they are being more productive in their work.

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Ask a Manager

OCTOBER 31, 2016

One month from tomorrow, on December 1, a major change to U.S. overtime laws will go into effect – and might result in changes in your paycheck and your work schedule. At U.S. News & World Report today, I talk about the new rule and answer a bunch of questions about it, including: What exactly is changing? If you don’t meet the new salary threshold, can you remain salaried or will you have to switch to hourly?

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