Sat.Nov 07, 2015 - Fri.Nov 13, 2015

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6 Ways to Showcase your Company Culture through Social Messaging

Spark Hire

There are many different ways to go about recruiting candidates. However, if you want to be sure to target today’s top talent you need to advertise your company culture through social media. Today’s top talent is interested in not only a good paying job, but a career with a company that has a welcoming culture. There are 6 ways to make sure you are clearly showcasing a positive company culture through social media. 1.

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3 Ways to Help Employees Understand Their Worth

Cornerstone On Demand

How often do you talk about pay with your employees? It's likely only a few times a year: when they get a raise, bonus or promotion. And during those limited times you discuss pay, the context around the conversation often amounts to little more than, "You're doing a great job." The lack of communication around compensation leads employees to make their own assumptions about their worth — and how their paychecks stack up to their peers.

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Cal/OSHA Wins Decision Protecting Workers from Indoor Heat Hazard

HRWatchdog

Cal/OSHA recently won a case of first impression before the Cal/OSHA Appeals Board relating to indoor heat hazards. Many employers are aware that Cal/OSHA regulates heat illness in outdoor places of employment. Recently, however, the Cal/OSHA Appeals Board ruled in favor of Cal/OSHA in citations against two employers because their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) failed to effectively address the hazard of indoor heat.

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How To Convince Your Employees Change is Good

ClearCompany HRM

George Bernard Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” His powerful words ring true in our personal lives as well as in the world of business. Employees’ common misconception that change is bad hinders plans for maximizing performance and efficiency. This is ever so important to those in Human Resources as we are often the ones in charge of change management, from the workforce we serve to the executives who control

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Spark Hire to Exhibit at TechServe Alliance Conference & Tradeshow

Spark Hire

We’re going, going, back, back, to Cali, Cali. This time, for the TechServce Alliance Conference & Tradeshow! Visit Spark Hire at Booth 115 to learn how video interviewing can enhance your IT and engineering staffing efforts. We’ll be exhibiting at La Quinta Resort & Club — Waldorf Astoria, Palm Springs, CA, November 12-14, 2015.

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Should Background Checks Be Conducted on Contractors, Vendors and Temps?

HireRight

In an effort to reduce potential risks and liabilities related to staffing practices, employers typically conduct background checks on their workers. Some employers are even required under federal law, state or local law to conduct background checks. But, can you do a background check on a non-full time employee (FTE)? What is a non-FTE and [.]. The post Should Background Checks Be Conducted on Contractors, Vendors and Temps?

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Job or Career: Which One Do You Have?

HR Bartender

I recently read a remark that individuals who work at fast food restaurants or deliver newspapers do not have careers. The author of the remark said they have jobs. It made me wonder exactly what the difference is between a job and a career. So I looked up the words in the dictionary. Job : a paid position of regular employment. Career : an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.

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Your Next Business Move: Hiring Veterans

ClearCompany HRM

Today is Veterans Day, which means many of us are taking the time to truly consider the brave people who made it their mission to keep our country safe. Political affiliations and views aside, we all take this time to honor those who answered the call. Their dedication and hard work sometimes makes it easy to forget these men and women could very well be ‘unemployed’ and looking for work.

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Use 'The Interruption Strategy' to Tackle the Diversity Gap

Cornerstone On Demand

Fact: Minorities are still largely underrepresented in the United States workforce. When looking at the statistics presented by some of the most innovative companies in the world, the picture is painfully clear. Google reports that 3 percent of its employees are Hispanic and just 2 percent are black (compared to 17.4 percent Hispanic and 13.2 percent black in the general population).

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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Why Hiring Military Veterans Is Good for Business

Trinet

For military personnel, transitioning to civilian life after active duty is challenging. Finding a job tops that list of challenges. The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance. Visit site for full story.

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Self-Management Success: Manage to Change (Part 6)

HR Bartender

Our last post in this series about the qualities of self-management deals with change. Not change management because that’s an organizational process. The idea behind “manage to change” lies in the ability of each individual to change as necessary. Just as a quick recap, here are the five qualities we’ve discussed so far for self-management success: #1 – Know Yourself. #2 – Do Work You Enjoy. #3 – Be a Part of the Solution. #4 – Handling Personality Conflicts. #5 – Learn How to Learn.

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How HR Can Tackle Diversity Using the Rooney Rule

Visier

In August 2015, the need for more workforce diversity was spotlighted in a big way when President Obama issued a call to action to technology companies, encouraging them to hire more women and minorities by implementing the Rooney Rule. During the White House’s first-ever Demo Day , over a dozen major technology companies committed to ensuring more diverse recruitment and hiring practices, including Facebook , Amazon, Microsoft and Box.

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Why Does It Appear That Bad Training Works?

Cornerstone On Demand

Does this sound like you? You are a manager. You’re looking for new and innovative ways to build your organization to perform at higher standards. You just came off an average, mediocre or even less than stellar year and the associated pressure to perform in the next fiscal year falls on your shoulders. You are motivated to find a new and compelling approach to ignite your organization to greater heights.

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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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Notes and Closing Comments from #HRevolution 2015

UpstartHR

This weekend was a whirlwind of activity as HRevolution swept through Saint Louis. It was one of the best yet (I’ve heard from some that this one was the most impressive), and as I head back to work I want to keep a few of the great conversations and topics in mind. Here’s what you missed: Nearly 50 practitioners and leaders in the space got together to crowdsource problems, build stronger networks, and get a new outlook on the future of this great profession.

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Looking In All the Wrong Places – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I must admit, I don’t lose things very often. In our house, everything has its place. But occasionally I find myself running across something in my suitcase that I forgot to unpack – a black pair of socks that blend with the luggage lining. Or a necklace that slid into a crevice. When I do realize something is missing, it’s easy to get frustrated searching around the house.

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Are Performance Reviews Really Worth It?

Trinet

Guest post by Bruce Eckfeldt I played squash last week with a fellow McGill alumnus. I got my butt kicked since it’s been ten years since I’ve picked up a squash racket and he plays three times a. Visit site for full story.

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How JetBlue Created a Data-Driven Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

While employees may be a company's greatest asset , it is data in the hands of these employees that can truly make a difference. Workforce data and people analytics can help company leaders inform decision-making, develop strong strategic initiatives, and achieve measurable goals. From increasing leadership effectiveness to analyzing employee performance to developing training for increased customer loyalty, the impact of a strong analytics program runs far and wide.

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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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How Do Business Owners Get Paid? Meet The Owner's Draw

Justworks

We've built a handy reference sheet that outlines how owners can be paid. You can download it for free here. In many businesses workers are paid wages or a salary, and that compensation is subject to income tax withholding and employer taxes. But sole proprietors, partners in a partnership, and the members of a limited liability company are never paid wages because they are considered to be self-employed.

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HR, get the C-suite’s attention by keeping the bottom line in mind

Achievers

Today’s HR professionals should think of themselves as business leaders who happen to work in human resources. When they behave that way, they will be perceived that way by the C-suite, according to Jennifer McClure, president of Unbridled Talent LLC. McClure spoke at Achievers Customer Experience 2015 about “Getting the C-Suite’s Attention: 7 Strategies for Transforming from HR Leader to Business Leader.

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9 Essential Items for Effective Job Descriptions

Trinet

Guest post by BizStats.co.uk. So many times, the key to attracting the right talent to your business is in the job description. Job seekers read dozens of job postings every day. After a while, they. Visit site for full story.

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Connecting People: How Cisco Used Social Recognition to Transform Its Culture

WorkHuman

Connected Recognition is inspired by Cisco’s values. While at HR Tech in October, Claire Gray, senior director of global compensation at Cisco Systems (a Globoforce customer), presented a session titled, “How Cisco Fuels a Culture of Innovation for Employees.”. Claire opened her talk by introducing Cisco’s People Deal, which is an ambition for the kind of experience Cisco hopes to create for its employees.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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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Maven CEO Kate Ryder On Launching & Running Her Business

Justworks

We're gearing up for our first anniversary of Justwomen, a quarterly event we host to celebrate female CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs. Our anniversary event on November 16th features Katherine Ryder, founder and CEO of Maven , and Anu Duggal, the founding partner of F Cubed. At Justwomen, Katherine and Anu will discuss the nature of investments and investing in the startup world.

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3 tips for recruiting Millennials through LinkedIn

Achievers

by Melanie Savas, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. Now that Millennials are becoming one of the biggest talent pools in the US workforce, organizations are realizing they need new and innovative ways to attract Gen Y candidates, employing both active and passive techniques. This generation brings a new list of requests to potential employers, including top-of-the-line technology, a wider array of benefits, more frequent feedback, growth opportunities, and flexibility.

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Sleep Better Knowing Your Payroll Accuracy Is No Longer An Issue

nettime solutions

Payroll is often one of the most complex and time-consuming processes within a workplace. Relying on manual entry or an outdated system can leave your company vulnerable to time theft, errors and unreliable data due to limited system functionality. Reduce your risk of inaccurate data and stop relying on unsupported software data. A scalable time and attendance system should offer flexible pay rules, accurate time tracking and reporting, as well as reliable data collection.

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Compensation Cafe: Top 5 Reasons for Bad Days at Work

RecognizeThis!

by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Bad days at work are inevitable, but can be reduced and impact lessened through support, recognition and positivity. In my C ompensation Cafe post earlier this week, I shared the results of a global employee survey conducted by Woohoo, Inc., on bad days a work – what causes them, who experiences them more, what can be done about it and why we should care.

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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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Switching Healthcare Providers? Kick Off The Process With Our Infographic

Justworks

If you've ever switched your company's healthcare provider, you know it's a crucial decision for your business. Healthcare quality, cost, and network directly affects the health and happiness of your employees. Your benefits package is also a deciding factor for new candidates. And if your company is over 20 full-time employees, the Affordable Care Act will mandate that you offer health insurance beginning in 2016.

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Performance ratings: from big data to real-time, reliable data

Achievers

Marcus Buckingham, best-selling author and founder of TMBC , outlined the three seismic shifts in talent management that will take an organization’s focus down to the local level, upset the traditional performance review process, and up-end traditional competency models. During his keynote at Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) 2015 , Buckingham explained that organizations will need to move from big data to real-time, reliable data.

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Manufacturing Survey Results Reveal the TopAdministrative Complexities Within The Warehouse

nettime solutions

Automation is key when it comes to maintaining a successful workflow within a Manufacturing environment. Unfortunately, automation isn’t consistently implemented for all processes across the warehouse. As a result, bottlenecks can occur and labor productivity levels are negatively affected. During a recent survey, which we conducted, the main contributors to administrative complexities were related to: reporting incidents and attendance.

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