Sat.Dec 26, 2015 - Fri.Jan 01, 2016

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5 Ways to Tell When the Candidate Isn’t Interested

Spark Hire

One of the key skills in recruiting is the ability to judge a candidate’s true interest in a position. Having this skill will help you to overcome many potential failures such as the candidate disappearing during the interview process or the candidate turning down an offer due to a counter offer. There are 5 ways that you can tell if your candidate isn’t interested in the position. 1.

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Communicating with 1,000 Candidates in 1 Day

HR Daily Advisor

It’s a given that HR professionals are actively involved in many areas of an organization, but where exactly? A recent BLR® survey looks at how HR plays a role in strategic business planning and other key strategic areas. Dingee, director of strategic recruiting at retained search firm Staffing Advisors, offered her advice at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas.

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10 Recruiting Dos and Don’ts Heading Into 2016

ClearCompany HRM

We’re just a few days away from the end of 2015! Recruiting experts have made their 2016 predictions , and it’s becoming clear that companies will be (or already have been) revamping their digital recruitment marketing efforts.The recruitment marketing landscape is changing so fast it’s going to be hard for companies to catch up if they haven’t already become adept to the trends of 2015.

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Predicting the Future, Talent Edition

HRExecutive

With everything else slowing down for the holidays, this is the perfect time to look ahead/gaze into the crystal ball/read the tea leaves on the trends facing HR leaders in the year ahead. With that said, KornFerry Futurestep recently released its Top Talent Trends predictions for 2016, which are based on insights from 24 global experts. “Today companies are taking an even more strategic approach to talent acquisition, becoming increasingly inventive to attract and retain valuable candidates,” s

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

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Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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5 Ways to Focus On Your Career in 2016

HR Bartender

A recent study from LinkedIn says that job seeker numbers are at a four-year high. It makes sense. I’m hearing a lot more about employees feeling confident about making career related changes. Add to that, organizations are reluctant to make operational changes – hence engagement is at an 8-year low. It spells a recipe for movement in 2016. But finding a new job – whether it’s an internal promotion/transfer or a change in companies – takes planning.

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Ready for a Brilliant New Year in HR? Read the Top Five Articles from the Workforce Intelligence Blog

Visier

2016 promises to be a year of seachange for HR with HR professionals accelerating their embrace of a fact-based and business-oriented mindset (see the fifth point in this Josh Bersin post ). Brilliant HR in 2016 is data-driven, strategic, and impactful. Its practitioners ask not just how many , but — more importantly — ask why. They uncover workforce insights; help to shape not just HR, but also business strategy; and proactively create better business outcomes.

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The Leadership Balance: 7 Tips for Gaining Respect in the Workplace

Trinet

Guest post by Florida Oranges The most successful leaders are in full control of their reputation and know how to be both liked and respected by their teams. Respect is key when it comes to. Visit site for full story.

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Thank You and Happy New Year!

HR Bartender

I want to take a moment to thank you for being an HR Bartender reader. And for sharing posts on social media. I can’t tell you how much it means to me. Thank you to all of the people who send me questions and comments. I wish that I could answer them all! But I’m honored that you have confidence in my ability to respond and hope I don’t disappoint. I’d like to thank the companies that sponsor and advertise on HR Bartender.

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Benefits That Employees Value More than Pay Increases

Something Different

Thanks to HLBR for sharing this Glassdoor survey highlighting the perks that employees most value. The benefits valued more than pay raises, in order are: •Healthcare insurance (e.g., medical, dental): 40%. •Vacation/Paid time off: 37%. •Performance bonus: 35%. •Paid sick days: 32%. •401(k) plan, retirement plan and/or pension: 31%. •Flexible schedule (e.g., work from home): 30%.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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What Are Your HResolutions for 2016?

PeopleStrategy

Tomorrow marks the first day of 2016. It’s a time to reflect, refresh and restart. While you may not be one to make New Year’s resolutions in your personal life, chances are you will set professional goals and objectives, particularly if you manage others. If you are an HR professional, you also may be responsible for helping establish corporate goals from which individual contributors can develop their specific goals.

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Scents and Sensitivity: 5 Tips for Handling Scent Aversions in the Workplace

Trinet

Guest post by The Joyful Organizer Keeping your workspace clean requires a variety of products – and each one often comes with its own distinct fragrance. Between bleach-based bathroom. Visit site for full story.

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A Year In Review: Justblog's 10 Most Popular 2015 Posts

Justworks

2015 has been a big year for Justworks ( see CEO Isaac Oates’ recap here ). We’ve grown our revenue sevenfold and our customer base by nearly the same. The Justworks team has grown from about 20 to 75+. And Justblog got up and running. Our blog aims to help you - a CEO, founder, or leader within a startup - build your business and inspire your team.

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1 in 5 Americans Struggle With Medical Bills

ACA Times

One in five (20%) working-age Americans with health insurance say problems paying medical bills often force them to work longer hours, take a second job, spend less on food, use up their savings, borrow from family or friends, or seek help from a charity. Almost six in ten (58%) of those with problems paying medical bills say they have been contacted by a collection agency in the past year.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Buh Bye 2015 – Hey Ya 2016 – Interview with @Ray_anne

What is Paul Thinking

I don’t do the normal prediction post or look-back post mostly because they are pretty easy and common. But I’m not above some self-promotion so I’m leaving 2015 with this podcast I did with friend Rayanne Thorn. We did a similar one last year and she swears it is the most listened to podcast for the year (don’t know what that says – maybe it is true people love a good trainwreck!).

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Four Keys To A Good Recognition Program

nettime solutions

Employee engagement can be critical to your business’ productivity levels. Without an engaged workforce, you can’t plan and execute business development accordingly. Similar to dominoes, where one chip may fall down, it’s bound to hit another and create a ricochet effect. One-way to ensure that does not happen and that your employees are engaged as well as motivated is to implement an effective recognition program.

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How Tech Can Help You Modernize Your Relocation Program

UrbanBound HR

When you’re looking to modernizing your relocation policies and procedures, it’s easy to get frustrated. The actual machinations behind relocating employees resembles a rube goldberg machine, where a seemingly useless part is critical for one operation, but is pointless for the next. No two moves are the same. The more you analyze your program, the more frustrated you’ll likely get.

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275,000 Select Plans in Week 8

ACA Times

Nearly 275,000 consumers selected health care plans through the Healthcare.gov online marketplace during the eighth week of open enrollment, according to the “weekly snapshot report” issued by the Department of Health and Human Services. The enrollment period ends Jan. 31, 2016. The volume for the week of Dec. 20 to 26, 2015 was down sharply from the more than 4 million who selected insurance plans during the seventh week of open enrollment, when consumers were rushing to beat the Dec. 15 deadli

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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5 Ways to Increase the Speed of Your Hiring Approval Process in 2016

Spark Hire

Not only does a slow hiring process stretch the rest of your team thin, it can cause you to miss out on desirable candidates who receive offers from other companies while you’re still working on making a final decision. In order to continue to hire effectively, your business should focus on streamlining your hiring process in 2016. Here are some ways to make this happen: Train Your Recruiters and Hiring Managers More Effectively.

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6 Steps to Take Before Key Employees Retire

ATD Human Capital

An increasing number of workers are approaching retirement age in the United States. Many possess critical knowledge and skills obtained over many years of on-the-job experience, which is difficult, if not impossible, to replace. This accumulated knowledge is a precious resource for their organizations, and when they depart, the remaining employees are in the difficult position of carrying on without it.

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Your 2016 Guide to Finding Your Adventure in Business

Trish McFarlane

The beginning of each year marks a time when many industry analysts and experts make their predictions. I could tell you about all the HCM technology trends that came into being in the last couple years like predictive analytics, organizations changing from on-premise solutions to cloud-based solutions, or the constant and continued focus on culture, engagement and wellness.

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Reporting Deadlines Extended

ACA Times

The IRS has extended by almost two months the due date for providing employees with Affordable Care Act information forms, and provided an extra three months for filing the required information forms with the IRS. The date by which employers must provide employees with Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C , detailing the coverage provided, is extended from Feb. 1, 2016 to March 31.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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5 Unique Interview Questions and Why They’re Important

Spark Hire

You’ve heard of employers asking unconventional questions in the interview , but are they actually important? What will you learn if you ask candidates what type of animal they would be or what they would bring on a desert island? Although wacky interview questions can seem absurd, they can help you get to know candidates better during the hiring process.

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Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

WorkHuman

As you may have noticed on our social channels, these past couple of weeks we’ve been taking a look back at our most popular blog posts from the past year. From work-life balance and mindfulness to social capital and The Power of Thanks , we explored the many facets of the human workplace. More than ever before, 2015 showed us how important purpose, appreciation, and respect is for employee well being and business success—and how social recognition can help get us there. 10. 10 New Studies on t

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5 Things Managers Do That Just Kill Employee Engagement

TLNT: The Business of HR

Editor’s Note : It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 1, our top post of 2015. Our regular content will return next Monday. Happy New Year! .

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Many Thanks for 2015: Favorite Posts

RecognizeThis!

by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — WorkHuman, The Power of Thanks, and many more exciting developments from 2015 lead to a promising 2016 to come. 2015 has been a whirlwind year of exciting launches and new beginnings. As we look forward to 2016, I’m pausing to look back at some favorite 2015 RecognizeThis! posts and the memories they spark. WorkHuman – the highlight of my year.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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Professional New Year's Resolution: Asking for a Raise

Justworks

It’s the end of a long year of hard work at your startup company. Business is slowing down, office parties are abounding, and everyone is in the holiday spirit. But the New Year is right around the bend, and you want to start 2016 off with a bang professionally. So why not make an early New Year’s resolution? Resolve to ask for that raise you deserve in 2016.

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This is Why Your Hiring Process is Stuck in the Past

TalentCulture

The hiring process is in a constant state of change — at least, it should be. The skills-laden job posts and run-of-the-mill interview questions of yesterday might have once succeeded in landing great hires, but that’s just not the case in today’s competitive job market. To win over today’s best talent, companies need to remain innovative and competitive in how they hire.

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9 Employee Retention Statistics That Will Make You Sit Up And Pay Attention

TLNT: The Business of HR

Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 9 of 2015. Our regular content will return on Jan. 4, 2016. .