The People Equation
AUGUST 24, 2015
. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce® Study (EWS). All opinions are mine. When are employees ready to step into leadership roles? Although there is no definitive “right” answer to that question, it’s one that employers increasingly grapple with.
Spark Hire
AUGUST 27, 2015
In today’s technologically advanced world, it can seem almost impossible that any recruiter would have clients who are not on board with newer recruiting technology, such as video interviews. However, this can be the case with many older clients who seem to think that what has always worked, will still work. Do not be discouraged – it is possible to sell these “old-school” clients on newer recruiting technology!
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TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 26, 2015
As president and founder of a staffing firm that’s celebrating 20 years in business, I’ve experienced first-hand the ups and downs of the recruitment market. A consistent challenge all firms face — regardless of economic conditions — is finding enough qualified candidates to effectively fill our clients’ needs. Nothing is more frustrating for your recruiters, sales staff or managers than to see a great client opportunity wasted due to lack of quality and quantity in your candidate database.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 24, 2015
A reader writes: I would love your input on a job interview process I have recently experienced. A little backstory – my wife and I are expecting child #2 in the next few months. We have decided to try to move closer to my family (about three hours away) so they can assist with child care while we work, which will greatly alleviate the expense of paying for child care.
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Cornerstone On Demand
AUGUST 26, 2015
Here's a telling question: Do you believe HR is more than just a cost center? In order to transform HR into a strategic arm of an organization, executives and HR leaders alike need to see talent management as part of the business strategy, not just an overhead department. And like most businesses, we in HR need to understand how to serve our customers in order to thrive — which means putting the customers' needs before compliance.
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TLNT: The Business of HR
AUGUST 27, 2015
It’s like getting hit on via an online dating site, professionally speaking, of course. A recruiter digs your LinkedIn profile, he sends you a LinkedIn InMail, which is followed by LinkedIn connection request: Kevin, I have an exciting opportunity with a new technology provider. I think you’re possibly a good fit, so let me know a good time to talk.
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 28, 2015
NLRB issues new joint-employer decision. In a 3-2 decision involving a California employer, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) “refined” the standard it will use for determining joint-employer status. The highly watched decision signifies a departure from the long-standing joint-employer test previously used by the NLRB. This decision may impact businesses that outsource, contract for labor, use temp workers, have franchise relationships, or have other alternative work arrangements.
ClearCompany HRM
AUGUST 27, 2015
Employees make mistakes all the time. Whether it’s a failure to document something, CCing the wrong person in an email thread, or any of the several other legal mistakes that can cost your company; employees always seem to be between one mistake and the next. But how do these mistakes happen? Why does it feel like people are making more mistakes on a regular basis nowadays?
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 24, 2015
Some like it hot, while others like it cold. For most offices, this is a real workplace battle. But is it one that is also based on gender? A recent NPR article suggests office air conditioning standards are based on outdated research, created in an era when the majority of workers were male. According to the article, at some point in the 1930’s the scientific community defined “metabolic equivalents.
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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.
Cornerstone On Demand
AUGUST 24, 2015
Managing a learning program for a dispersed workforce carries unique challenges—with employees across different schedules and devices, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability is difficult. General content is too vague, and highly individualized programs are tough to scale. But at Farmers Insurance, Katherine Kokenes and Kelly Minick are meeting the challenge with zeal.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 27, 2015
( Editor ’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.”. Yes, it’s true. The meeting after the meeting does exist. It’s not an urban legend. In fact, the meeting after the meeting (or let’s call it the MATM for short) can actually be more important than the original meeting.
ClearCompany HRM
AUGUST 24, 2015
Even if video interviews make your hiring process go much more smoothly, you still need to interview at your best or risk losing interested candidates. Video interviews don’t improve your interviewing skills , they are simply a medium to easily conduct otherwise costly or difficult interviews. Your team might need to brush up on their skills, and we have a few things you could try to take your process from good to great.
Brandon Hall
AUGUST 27, 2015
When it comes to recruiting, organizations have a wide variety of methods to measure effectiveness. Does it come down to time to fill? Is quality of hire the most critical? There are two important things to remember when it comes to measuring talent acquisition. First, each company is going to have a slightly different way of measuring based on unique structure, industry, and goals.
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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.
Trinet
AUGUST 27, 2015
Guest post by Saxons Group. The next generation in recruitment software promises to make life easier for human resources staff and professional recruiters, while also presenting a distinct advantage. Visit site for full story.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 23, 2015
We’ve written about notice periods and final paychecks before on HR Bartender. You can find those posts here , here and here. Today’s reader question puts the two of them together in an interesting twist. An employee gave notice on a weekday advising us that their last day would be four (4) workdays later. In the same email, the employee stated they would not return to the office on their scheduled on-site office date, nor any other day through their last day.
UpstartHR
AUGUST 24, 2015
As HR is increasing its presence as a strategic part of the business, key performance indicators, or KPIs, are becoming a key part of the language for discussing how it is actually performing. Recruiting, in some ways, is actually easier to measure because it is very similar to sales: you either have results or you don’t. Today I want to talk about first year retention, a measure that I believe is going to continue to grow as a recruiting metric, even though many companies wouldn’t c
Something Different
AUGUST 27, 2015
…Taking a break from benefits/rewards today to share the below infographic highlighting the differences between career progression in the past and career progression today. Do you agree with the assessment? As always, if you like what you see then follow Right Management on Twitter here. And as always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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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?
Trinet
AUGUST 24, 2015
This article is the second in a three-part series on the EEO-1 Report and EEOC Compliance The EEO-1 Report is serious business for companies who are required to file by the Equal Employment. Visit site for full story.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 28, 2015
Mr. Bartender and I just returned from our annual strategy session. Every year we take a little time off during the summer to plan for the next twelve months. We talk about our company, ITM Group , the blog and goals. While many organizations use Q3 and Q4 for budgets, strategies and plans, we’ve found that the summer is best from a scheduling perspective.
All Things Workplace
AUGUST 24, 2015
That isn't a "gotcha" question. It's simply a direct one. Regardless of the job title, if we're responsible for how other people perform then we're responsible for how they learn to perform even better. One of the things we now know from organizational research is that employees not only want a coaching relationship with their boss--they expect it. (If you want some coaching tips for yourself or to share, please download the free e-book in the column on the right).
nettime solutions
AUGUST 28, 2015
Numbers can make a business. Numbers can break a business. The entire life-span of a business revolves around how many numbers you have to operate with and how many more numbers you need in order to make your company a profitable one. Stay on top of your businesses numbers with the 3 suggested financial tips below: 1. Manage Your Numbers. Whether it's through an advanced accounting system or an excel sheet, tracking your expenses and revenue is essential to managing your cash flow. 2.
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.
ATD Human Capital
AUGUST 23, 2015
Trying to fulfill professional, family, and personal responsibilities is a constant struggle for everyone. In Beyond Happy, author Beth Cabrera outlines reasons why women should forget trying to find work-life balance. Instead, she makes a case for boosting well-being. Click here to read full version.
Justworks
AUGUST 26, 2015
Once you have determined that you need to expand your team and have successfully completed interviewing candidates, it’s time to move on to the next crucial step: negotiating salary. Above all else, don’t go into negotiations with a confrontational attitude. Negotiations with a new hire present a wonderful opportunity to reflect your company’s core values while empowering your newest team member.
WorkHuman
AUGUST 25, 2015
Hasty communication can break relationships and ruin careers. Too often we write an email or send a text without double-checking the content or being mindful of the tone of the message. We have no idea how that message will get interpreted. Once you hit the “send” button, it’s kind of too late. Here are some communication tips that will keep us from burying our head in our hands.
nettime solutions
AUGUST 25, 2015
As much as we all love the 8-5 shuffles, every once in a while a bit of RnR is required. Summer is generally the hot season for when employees like you and me tend to take off. Whether that’s due to school being out and your kids wanting to see Mickey and Minnie, or you wanting to get some beach time in during the warmer months is irrelevant. Paid-time off can truly do wonders.
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.
Something Different
AUGUST 26, 2015
<www.businessinsider.com> Check out the below video from Mercer , which highlights the most expensive expatriate cities in the world. The survey includes 200+ cities across five continents, comparing costs of various items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. Best, Rory.
Justworks
AUGUST 27, 2015
My inbox is a mess. I’m that friend of yours that has the number 15,000 in red on the mail icon on their iPhone. I never delete anything because I'm afraid I'll need it. What if I delete something, and that was the very email I needed to reference? Are you like me? Do you need to develop better email organization habits? Well, my friend, here are some organization tips that you (and I) can use for cleaning out our inboxes.
WorkHuman
AUGUST 27, 2015
Did you know that Scandinavians actually have a word for happiness at work? In Danish, the word is arbejdsglaede —pronounced ah-bites-gleh-the. Alexander Kjerulf, a Danish expert on happiness at work, says it’s the feeling you get when you really enjoy what you do—when you do great work that you’re proud of with people you enjoy being around. It’s being appreciated and knowing that what you do directly contributes to the goals of the organization.
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