ExactHire

JUNE 10, 2014

We recently hired another staff member, and as we wound down the process, one of the key factors in choosing the person we did was based on the type of work they had done previously and the positive feedback from others who had worked with that person in those prior positions. This made me stop and think about an old, but mostly true, saying: “Past performance is the best predictor of future performance.” As you likely know from prior blogs, I’m a big believer in employee assessments

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Achievers

JUNE 13, 2014

Guest blog post by Rebecca Rodskog, a workforce crusader and the Founder of FutureLeaderNow, LLC. “If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.”. ― Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? One of my mentors, Seth Godin , who I was fortunate enough to work with through his FeMBA program in 2010, speaks a lot about organizations’ (and individuals’) propensity to do what’s “safe,” or at least perceived

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 11, 2014

'Change is good. If it''s a change for the better. Are you with me? The world of work is changing so rapidly that I''ll be honest.sometimes I barely have enough time to process the changes taking place, let alone evaluate whether or not they''re actually good for my company. Change Requires Leadership One of the changes that seems to be on the rise in the world of work is new leaders emerging, experienced leaders moving on, and at some level a renewed sense of confidence that the economic disast

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Reviewsnap

JUNE 11, 2014

'Sixty percent of best-in-class organizations consider employee recognition extremely valuable in driving individual performance. This statement comes from the Aberdeen Group’s recent report, “ The Power of Employee Recognition. ” Yet the report goes on to say that “only 14% of organizations provide managers with the necessary tools for rewards and recognition.

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ExactHire

JUNE 9, 2014

If you’re trying to determine how you can use technology to make the employee onboarding process paperless , then there are some things you should know about e-signatures. In today’s Whiteboard Chat, Jeff Hallam discusses the elements that are included in a legitimate electronic signature. Video Transcript: Hi! Today we’re going to talk about electronic signatures.

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 9, 2014

'What if. - my assumptions turn out to be way off base? - my experience hasn''t prepared me for the " next big thing " in the world of work? - my career path turns out to be a dead end? - my plans to improve my organization''s performance fail? - my team loses confidence in my ability to lead them? - my vision for my future is wrong? - my colleagues no longer value me as a member of the team?

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True Faith HR

JUNE 9, 2014

'from [link] Interesting story from the Sunday New York Times: Noncompete clauses are now appearing in far-ranging fields beyond the worlds of technology, sales and corporations with tightly held secrets, where the curbs have traditionally been used. From event planners to chefs to investment fund managers to yoga instructors, employees are increasingly required to sign agreements that prohibit them from working for a company’s rivals.

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CheckPoint HR

JUNE 11, 2014

'With 2014 well under way, many employers are looking forward to 2015 and considering their approach of employer shared responsibility penalties. Employers need to decide whether or not they will sponsor health coverage that complies with the Affordable Care Act. There are th main approaches, each with advantages and disadvantages to employers employees.

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45 Things

JUNE 9, 2014

'Anyone who says they weren''t a bit humiliated by being demoted is probably kidding. After all, acknowledging you''ve been unwillingly moved down the ladder can smart a bit, no matter how tough your ego may be. But since the job market tanked some eight years ago, more people have had to accept such a fact of life if they want to hang onto a job. While you may be tempted to quit when you get a demotion, that''s not always a smart move.

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Insperity

JUNE 11, 2014

As employment laws, tax laws and health care reform continue to change at a rapid pace, it can be difficult for business owners to keep up. Establishing a co-employment relationship with a reputable professional employer organization (PEO) may be the greatest investment you can make toward realizing success and shielding your company from compliance and liability issues.

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Workboard

JUNE 9, 2014

3 tips for increasing the competencies, capabilities, and satisfaction of your team. It's a good time to consider our roles as managers in helping people achieve their potential. In addition to assessing what they've done, take the time to consider what you've done — and can do — to help them achieve what they might. Excellence requires opportunity for it as does skill building; this is one of the greatest gifts you can give people.

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Aurico

JUNE 10, 2014

'Smart and ready to prove themselves, new graduates can infuse fresh thinking and new insight into a company. Employers know that not all graduates are created equal. Making sure a recent graduate is a good fit for a business can be tricky. In 2014, approximately 57% of employers say they plan to hire new college graduates, up from 53% last year 1. The fact that more companies are hiring from the talent pool of 1.6 million students graduating with bachelor’s degrees, is positive news.

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AccountSight

JUNE 12, 2014

Personalize Your Invoice Template and More With AccountSight. Manual and Project based invoicing. Helpful features such as PayPal link in invoice, and notifications for both invoice delays and customers have opened your invoice email.

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Dave's Weekly Thought

JUNE 13, 2014

"The life of the artist is, in relation to his work, stern and lonely. He has labored hard, often amid deprivation, to perfect his skill. He has turned aside from quick success in order to strip his vision of everything secondary or cheapening. His working life is marked by intense application and intense discipline." - John F. Kennedy When I wore a younger man's clothes my family moved around a fair amount.

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Inpower Coaching

JUNE 13, 2014

Here are the top shares of the week, along with some good links we caught this week that we think make good reads for women! Enjoy and feel free to post other links we should explore in comments below. ~ InPower Editors. Most Shared of the Week. The Growth of Women-Owned Businesses by State – My Life. 19 Phrases that Dehumanize Women – Shriver Report.

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Cielo HR Leader

JUNE 13, 2014

'Culture and engagement have never been more prevalent, as organizations are shifting from strictly seeking hard skills to placing soft skills, personality and character traits on equal ground. Coinciding with Cielo’s brand launch on May 12, 2014 , and to demonstrate the importance of proactively supporting cultural diversity, work-life balance and employee engagement, we introduced the Cielo Talent Activation Index.

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AccountSight

JUNE 12, 2014

Personalize Your Invoice Template and More With AccountSight. Manual and Project based invoicing. Helpful features such as PayPal link in invoice, and notifications for both invoice delays and customers have opened your invoice email.

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Quickbase

JUNE 12, 2014

Too often, when I ask managers whether they have regular weekly one-on-one meetings with each staff member on their team, the answer is that they don’t, or they do but aren’t sure that the meetings are a good use of time. When a manager or staff member feels like one-on-ones aren’t especially useful, it’s usually […].

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Insperity

JUNE 9, 2014

Are you prepared for an influx of summer vacation requests from your staff? Whether you have a few employees or a few hundreds, balancing paid time off (PTO) schedules can be a nightmare. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to manage vacation days so that your team is satisfied and your business doesn’t suffer. 1. Communicate. Many times companies flaunt their PTO programs to attract quality candidates.

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Cielo HR Leader

JUNE 11, 2014

'Bringing together a number of world-renowned organizations and the brightest minds in talent management, workforce development and planning, the TLNT High Performance Workforce Summit 2014 was held on May 28-29 in Atlanta, GA. I was fortunate enough to attend the Summit, listen in on breakout sessions and engage in process and strategy conversations.

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Revolutionary Wellness

JUNE 9, 2014

Oh agave nectar, your sweet self has been flooding the “health” market for the past couple of years now. Due to your low glycemic index rating, you have been put in almost every health section of grocery stores around the nation. The biggest question has been hidden from consumers this whole time, is agave nectar even good for you? The grim but true answer to this question is simply, NO!

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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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Aurico

JUNE 9, 2014

'On May 22, 2014, the City of Rochester, NY, became the 11th U.S. jurisdiction to "ban the box" by passing legislation restricting private employers from inquiring into the criminal history of job applicants. Rochester, NY joins other states/cities as follows: Buffalo, N.Y., Newark, N.J., Philadelphia, PA, Seattle, WA, and San Francisco, CA, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Rhode Island.

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DDI

JUNE 11, 2014

'Without proper planning and support, an employee's exciting opportunity abroad may end in a disastrously disappointing homecoming.

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Aurico

JUNE 9, 2014

'Recently Aurico hosted a webinar on Exit Interviews. Our presenter Chason Hecht, CEO of Retensa discussed the various benefits to properly conducted exit interviews. Retensa’s Research Division developed a 40 item survey that includes questions on: Key organizational characteristics The methods currently used to conduct exit interviews Exit interview effectiveness Of the 353 respondents in EIRS; 295 completed majority of survey questions 75% of organizations currently conduct exit interviews fo

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Aurico

JUNE 9, 2014

'Another class action law suit was filed against an employer for violation with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This suit was filed against a popular national hotel chain for alleged violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The allegation against the hotel was that the hotel did not obtain proper disclosure and authorization to obtain consumer reports on job applicants.

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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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Aurico

JUNE 9, 2014

'Aurico will be exhibiting at the 2014 National SHRM Conference & Exposition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida happening June 22 nd – 25 th. We will be located near the front entrance at booth #2945. This year, Aurico will be giving away hundreds of prizes, including a chance to win $25,000 in cash. Stop by booth #2945 and win something.

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Aurico

JUNE 9, 2014

'On May 19, 2014 the New Mexico Appellate Court affirmed a workers'' compensation judge''s (WCJ) determination that an employer and workers'' compensation insurance carrier must reimburse an employee for the cost of medical marijuana treatment for pain. The employer had argued that the WCJ directive violated federal law and was not a recognized reimbursement under the state''s workers'' compensation law.

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DDI

JUNE 11, 2014

Without proper planning and support, an employee's exciting opportunity abroad may end in a disastrously disappointing homecoming.

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