Workology

APRIL 12, 2016

April is Autism Awareness Month. The topic of autism among our youth and adults is something I’m quite passionate about. You might be surprised to know that 1 in 68 births in the United States receive an autism diagnosis with that number increasing every year. Autism Speaks, a leading autism advocacy non-profit, defines autism as a group of complex disorders of brain development that is often referred to as autism, autism spectrum disorder or ASD.

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TalentCulture

APRIL 11, 2016

You know the story. Once upon a time, companies courted new talent with the promise of a lifelong relationship. “Work” meant employment, training, benefits, and job security for years, if not decades. But for many, if not most companies and employees, the romance has died. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 40% of all U.S. workers now operate on a part-time or contract basis.

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ClearCompany HRM

APRIL 12, 2016

Is finding and attracting qualified applicants a problem for your company? Chances are this is something you are experiencing, since last year, 38% of HR professionals reported difficulties in recruiting employees at all levels of their organization and 55% struggled to find highly skilled employees. Add in the need for company culture alignment, and you have a real challenge to be met.

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HR Bartender

APRIL 15, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Tens of thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries – including more than half of the Fortune 1000 ® – use Kronos to control labor costs and improve workforce productivity. Enjoy the post!).

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Reflektive

APRIL 13, 2016

April 12th marked “ Equal Pay Day ” in the US, a day that unfortunately must remind us that the typical woman earns.79 cents for every dollar a man earns. Reflektive customer Glassdoor supports those findings and reports that their data shows women earn.76 cents for every dollar a man makes. Fortunately in the tech industry, many companies have made it a mission to right this and ensure that a women with equal skill, background and talent is paid the same as a man.

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ClearCompany HRM

APRIL 14, 2016

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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HR Bartender

APRIL 10, 2016

I’m not going to keep you in suspense. It’s good posture. Yes, good posture. You would be amazed at what proper posture does for your health, well-being and overall success. And we know that there’s a direct correlation between the way we feel and our work and performance. I’ve mentioned before that several years ago, I broke my back in an auto accident.

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Justworks

APRIL 11, 2016

Startups are natural rule breakers. You’ve got to ruffle a few feathers and disrupt the status quo if you want to build the next Facebook. But there’s one area where startups definitely don’t want to break the rules: payroll and HR. Startups that don’t comply with payroll and HR laws can face serious legal and financial consequences. Some penalties are even severe enough to (almost) drive them out of business.

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Kazoo

APRIL 12, 2016

It’s no secret that companies are completely reevaluating their approaches to employee performance management, workforce recognition and survey programs and now looking for employee engagement tools to help support these new approaches. They’re ditching annual, paper-based and top-down processes in favor of real-time, mobile and peer-driven engagement.

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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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ClearCompany HRM

APRIL 11, 2016

The wonderful part of cleaning the old means there is room to introduce the new. When it comes to business and team processes, creating the new can be just as daunting as it is exciting. Change can make employees a little uncertain or confused when approaching tasks they were confident doing before. Whether you are implementing an onboarding process or introducing a new performance management system, keeping your people motivated and upbeat throughout the change can be just as difficult as expla

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HR Bartender

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s reader note is one we can all relate to: I’m a new manager. There have been times when I have to conduct a difficult conversation. I don’t have anyone to guide me on how it should be done. Do you have any advice in this area? Whether you’re a new manager or seasoned pro, having difficult conversations is tough. In fact, delivering bad news in general is hard whether you’re a manager or an employee.

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Trinet

APRIL 13, 2016

The legal landscape for employers is constantly shifting and can be very confusing. Below, we touch on seven trending HR topics you need to be aware of in 2016 and direct you to resources to learn. Visit site for full story.

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RecognizeThis!

APRIL 13, 2016

by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – We all have the ability to create more human workplaces for ourselves and those around us, simply by saying thank you. Recently we released our WorkHuman Research Institute Spring 2016 report, “ The ROI of Recognition in building a More Human Workplace,” assessing the attitudes and expectations of those fully employed from their workplaces today.

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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.

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Kazoo

APRIL 14, 2016

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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HR Bartender

APRIL 14, 2016

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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Trinet

APRIL 15, 2016

As companies grow and start hiring more employees, it often becomes necessary to create a company dress code policy where there wasn’t one before. Likewise, companies often have to alter their. Visit site for full story.

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ExactHire

APRIL 13, 2016

I just finished reading a post over at SHRM.com that discussed a new show set to pilot on FOX with the working title “HR” Check out that article here to get a detailed overview of the concept, the cast of characters, and a fun discussion about possible plots for this new show–it’s a fun read (but don’t leave just yet!). While I certainly support the idea of a new comedy based around the Human Resources profession–no loss for material there–I can’t help but wonder if

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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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DecisionWise

APRIL 13, 2016

This blog is a companion piece to one of our Leadership Intelligence Podcasts, which is part of a series on making the transition into management. In the podcast episode , we describe the need to create a peer network. This blog highlights some of the key points touched upon in the podcast. I was a shy, awkward child who was forced to take a girl to the senior prom because it would be “good for my growth and development,” at least that’s what my parents told me.

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Justworks

APRIL 15, 2016

Planning a comprehensive benefits package for your team is no easy feat, especially if you have less resources than an established enterprise. But even when you’re small or starting out, you should consider offering your employees a competitive perks and benefits package. One such benefit includes life insurance. While some companies offer 401(k)s and dental, life insurance is becoming increasingly important to employees with families or other loved ones they want to protect against the unexpect

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Trinet

APRIL 11, 2016

Business owners know that there is always the possibility for exposure to certain risks associated with running their organization. Many such risks depend on the type of work you do but many other. Visit site for full story.

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Hppy

APRIL 14, 2016

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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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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WorkHuman

APRIL 14, 2016

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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Trish McFarlane

APRIL 11, 2016

Blogging is interesting because sometimes you research and report, other times you give pure opinion. Today is an opinion day, and it’s a fine line between doing that and becoming “preachy” The truth is that there have been times when I’ve been nearing job burnout during my career. Face it, we all have those times. It’s important to think about ways to head that off instead of waiting for things to get to that point.

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UrbanBound HR

APRIL 12, 2016

When you’re starting a relocation program, it can be tempting to set your goals based on the policies and procedures you want to be following. This is a mistake. Offering the correct benefits is essential to succeed, but in its infancy, you should be focused on how your program will grow and scale, and how quickly it needs to do so.

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The People Equation

APRIL 11, 2016

“When most people think of the word ‘work’ they don’t tend to pair ‘human’ with it.”. How sad is that? But it’s true, especially when you consider the modern office’s use of technology. Technology does everything from scheduling bathroom breaks in a call center to monitoring employee performance reviews. And when technology is used to cull large amounts of data, poorly applied analytics dehumanize the work experience.

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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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WorkHuman

APRIL 12, 2016

This webinar will be presented Thursday, April 14th at 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT | 5 p.m. GMT. Register now to attend. Do you ever look at other companies and wonder, “What’s their secret?” How do they get people so excited, motivated and optimistic about their work? Is it just luck? The short answer is no. There are proven ways for HR and business leaders to make a significant impact on culture.

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Trish McFarlane

APRIL 13, 2016

As I write this, I am visiting Zhuhai, China, as a speaker at the HR Technology China conference. You might assume that being at an event like this, all discussions are about technology and the tools leaders need to make managing the people in an organization a smooth, seamless function. If so, you are only partially correct. One of the things I love about working to better the people-experience in an organization is that no matter what part of the world I visit, the main theme remains around

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UrbanBound HR

APRIL 11, 2016

Most people are familiar with the concept of the unemployment rate and what it means for the economy. A low unemployment rate generally indicates that times are good and people are working, while high unemployment rates indicate layoffs and shrinking productivity. That being saidm the simple ratio of those employed to the labor force doesn't really tell the whole story of why skilled workers can’t find the right job.

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