Sat.Mar 01, 2014 - Fri.Mar 07, 2014

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Got a Failure to Communicate? Soft Skills Matter More Than You Think

ExactHire

It is not uncommon to hear the words “skills gap” repeatedly mentioned by hiring managers when discussing why positions are vacant and how to win the search for the Holy Grail (AKA–the perfectly fitting candidates to fill those vacant positions). There is great debate on what exactly comprises a “skills gap” and why positions stay vacant.

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Rise to the occasion—Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day

Achievers

Great companies engage their top performers, align their employees with company values, and recognize their team’s achievements in the moment to drive employee success. March 7, 2014 is Employee Appreciation Day. There’s no better time to share some gratitude, appreciation, and validation with your employees for all of their hard work. Whether it is staying late to finish a project, helping out another employee by going above and beyond the call of duty, or never settling for the status quo, the

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Enhancing Employee Engagement Recognition – People Artistry: The Ennoblement Imperative

David Zinger

'People Artistry at Work: The Ennoblement Imperative will be released on March 11th. I am excited by next week’s release of People Artistry at Work: The Ennoblement Imperative. Peter Hart from Rideau in Montreal and I wrote this book and Peter’s art contributes to this being a beautiful little book. This is my third book and I know this small little gem will enhance your ability to draw the best out from others at work.

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"See, Feel, Change": Emotions as the Catalyst for Moving Forward

The Bamboo Project Blog

'Although we humans don''t like to admit it, we are very emotional creatures. We think that we''re logical and rational, but the more you dig into how we really operate, the more you realize that we are driven by our emotions. We then go looking for logic to justify our emotional choices. It''s the Rider and the Elephant issue. . If you''re feeling stuck in some aspect of your work or career, rationally knowing that something needs to change, but not getting anywhere with it, it might be because

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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Negative Feedback Can Be a Positive Experience

Reviewsnap

'A couple of weeks ago, we published a post examining the myth that everyone hates performance reviews. It referenced a study that looked into how people respond to receiving negative feedback in a performance review. The upshot: not a lot of folks enjoy negative feedback. Big surprise, eh? But the fact remains … negative feedback is an inevitable and invaluable part of performance reviews.

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Simply Irresistible. Is Your Company?

Bersin with Deloitte

Gallup's research shows that only 13% of workers around the world are highly engaged with their work. And it's even lower in the fast growing Asian economies (China is at 6%!). Yet the economy is growing and businesses seem to be hiring almost everywhere. What's going on? Our new research shows that a dramatic shift in […].

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Is Team Chemistry the Next Big Thing in Performance and Rewards?

Compensation Force

'Is "making teams better" the new holy grail of performance analytics? Fresh from the annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference , HBR blogger and MIT Research Fellow Michael Schrage notes that one of the top themes of the event was how to move beyond the Moneyball -like era of predicting and assessing individual performance and focusing on teamness.

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The Way We Win

Working Girl

'On a flight home from San Francisco I watched the movie Ender''s Game, which is one of my favorite sci fi books. Actually, it''s one of my favorite books, period. Two things struck me during the movie: I really, really, really want to play laser tag in zero gee. Really. Most of us are not part of a controlled leadership experiment where highly trained psychologists throw hard stuff your way to see how you cope before sending you off to battle school - sadly, there''s no grand design.

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[Customer video] How Deloitte helps its people succeed

Achievers

Every moment matters at Deloitte. What’s critical to Deloitte’s success is retaining engaged employees and providing opportunities that will keep them engaged. Find out how Deloitte consolidated its rewards and recognition program to change the culture of its widespread workforce. The post [Customer video] How Deloitte helps its people succeed appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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I'm Invincible

NoExcusesHR

'I juggle a lot of priorities in my life, both personally and professionally. I''m the strong one, the one that can handle everything, the one who is cool under pressure, the one with a clear vision, and the one who never gets too flustered when things don''t go as planned. At least that''s the feedback I get sometimes.and humbly try to deflect for one important reason: I''m human.

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In 100 Words: No Strength Without Struggle

QAspire

'The caterpillar was turning into a butterfly. In that biology lab, the teacher explained how butterfly struggles to break the cocoon as students curiously observed this metamorphosis. Before leaving the class, she urged students to just observe and not help the butterfly. After a while, one of the students took pity on the struggling butterfly and broke the cocoon to help.

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Read This if You're Sick of Winter

45 Things

'“A Polar Vortex sounds like something Mr. Freeze would use to destroy Gotham City… or a new flavor of Powerade.” — Jimmy Kimmel The bad weather that has stormed and stomped its way across the U.S. this winter has left in its path a trail of crumpled cars, downed power lines, teenagers with their pants pulled ALL the way up, and people who are frustrated and exhausted by the constant battle with Mother Nature.

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Get SMART: Help Employees Write More Effective Performance Goals

Insperity

Goal-setting is a critical part of the performance review process. But unrealistic or vague goals can frustrate employees, killing their motivation and productivity. Goals should be written so they’re specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely (SMART). This practice leaves little to the imagination and provides clear communication between employees and supervisors.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Hello Blog Talk Radio!

NoExcusesHR

'This is a big week for me. No, this is a REALLY big week for me. Why? For some reason I''ve gotten it into my head that hosting a blog talk radio show about the amazing organization I work for would be a good idea. Actually, it''s a great idea! Brand Ambassador or Big Talker I was reading my twitter bio recently and it dawned on me that being a brand ambassador should mean a lot more than just saying that you are one.

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The Precarious State of HR

Cielo HR Leader

'When the economic downturn struck in 2008, Human Resources (HR) was one of the first departments to suffer the consequences. Companies immediately sought to slash costs, and many functions often handled by HR were outsourced or tacked on to existing roles—i.e., organizations feverously shed HR positions. In 2014, however, businesses continue to rebound; the job market is trending upwards, and HR is now in a precarious yet advantageous position.

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Pack Your Bags! We’re Going on a Journey!

DDI

To truly help a leader transform and get the most out of leadership development efforts, we as learning and development professionals must continuously provide the right environment for leaders to broaden their knowledge, skills, and experiences and apply what they have learned in their jobs.

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How to Retain Talented and Reliable Workers

Humanity

Small businesses can sometimes struggle to retain workers. It often seems like your best and most reliable workers are also the most likely to leave. Turnover, especially for small businesses, disrupts the daily workflow in a big way. When one of your best people leaves, there’s often a considerable knowledge gap left behind. This requires that the remaining staff fill the vacuum, making more work for them, which can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Career Coach: How Critical Thinking Independence Defeats Dragons

Inpower Coaching

Early in our career – or anytime in our career – we often encounter workplace challenges that seem overwhelming. We really like how Sheila breaks down an overwhelming problem into its piece parts with the socratic method to provide guidance for how to tackle big career challenges. The dragons don’t look so scary then! – InPower Editors.

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Lurking Business Litigation: 4 Things You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Insperity

Owning your own business is difficult enough. Add to that the hundreds of ever-changing federal and state employment laws that you’re expected to comply with and your head may be spinning. And overlooking these regulations or not following the proper protocol can lead to costly litigation and penalties. While questions regarding these laws are endless, here are four areas you need to pay close attention to. 1.

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Pack Your Bags! We’re Going on a Journey!

DDI

'To truly help a leader transform and get the most out of leadership development efforts, we as learning and development professionals must continuously provide the right environment for leaders to broaden their knowledge, skills, and experiences and apply what they have learned in their jobs.

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Dump Corporate Jargon for More Impact

Workboard

3 Ways Acronyms Undermine Culture and Customers. Long before texting brought us LOL, BTW, CU, and TTYL, organizations used acronyms as communication short cuts. Unlike the text substitutes for benign greetings, laughs and sign offs, corporate acronyms tend to substitute for the fundamentals: Names of products, initiatives and departments. The very essence of "who, what and why" in business!

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A Seat At The Table: HR's Vital Role In Modern Businesses

HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the success of modern businesses. But to truly become a vital, thriving part of the business, the most successful HR departments adopt the strategic mindset and approach of “future-ready” companies. This guide will explore four strategic tactics for your people strategy to help secure HR’s place as a critical part of the business.

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The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, Right?- Part 1: What, Why & How

Asure Software

By Mike Kinney, Vice President of Sales As part of our Executive Series, Asure Software’s Vice President of AsureSpace Sales, Mike Kinney, has put together a 2 part look at change management, “The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, Right?” Read more about Mike The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, … Continue reading "The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, Right?

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How to Work Smarter and Be More Productive

45 Things

'You''ve downloaded every new app that promises to keep you organized, read books that vow to make you more efficient — and yet you still feel stressed out and overwhelmed with the clutter on your desk and in your mind. To make matters worse, you''re working harder than ever, putting in late nights and feeling overwhelmed at what you need to get done.