Spark Hire

JULY 26, 2016

Oh, job fairs. Setting up the perfect, eye-catching booth, preparing your winning pitch, and fighting for the attention of job seekers. Events like this are great to attract new talent, network, and promote your business, but you have to do them right if you want to reap the rewards. So how do you make your business stand out amongst the rest? These hiring experts shared their insight on making your company the best at the fair.

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Cornerstone On Demand

JULY 25, 2016

Companies and employees are increasingly focused on finding a healthy work-life balance, but that doesn't mean the two need to be entirely separated. We spend the majority of our days in the workplace—which means we spend a majority of our days with our coworkers, and it turns out, we're happier if these coworkers are our friends, too.

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Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

Are you uncertain about how to find the most suitable professional employer organization (PEO) for your company? Have you explored all your options? After all, not all PEOs are the same. Deciding which one offers the best service , the greatest value and the type of expertise that your organization isn’t always so simple. Be a well-informed buyer.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 27, 2016

The slow death of the 9-5 workday, together with the arrival of the new FLSA overtime rules , which do into effect on December 1, could create one of the bigger wage-and-hour pitfalls for employers in 2017 and beyond. Less flexibility to complete work outside of normal work hours. A few months ago, both The Washington Post ( here ) and SHRM ( here ) ran stories about how the new overtime rules could limit job flexibility.

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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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ClearCompany HRM

JULY 24, 2016

Creating an amazing work culture that clearly shows who you are as a company all starts with leadership. When leaders create a work culture that matches what they envision, it starts to become part of the company DNA. Most companies are working towards creating an engaged work environment to stand out and improve their culture which helps attract candidates and retain their current employees.

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HR Bartender

JULY 29, 2016

(Editor’s Note: This series is brought to you by our friends at Capella University. Capella is an accredited online university dedicated to providing an exceptional, professionally-aligned education that puts you in the best position to succeed in your field. They offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees as well as certificate programs for human resources and business professionals.

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The Employer Handbook

JULY 27, 2016

The slow death of the 9-5 workday, together with the arrival of the new FLSA overtime rules , which do into effect on December 1, could create one of the bigger wage-and-hour pitfalls for employers in 2017 and beyond. Less flexibility to complete work outside of normal work hours. A few months ago, both The Washington Post ( here ) and SHRM ( here ) ran stories about how the new overtime rules could limit job flexibility.

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ClearCompany HRM

JULY 26, 2016

We’re over halfway through 2016 and as with every year, which means in the coming months the trends of 2017 will begin taking over our streams. We’ve been known to make a few of our own in the past. Though, it’s absolutely impossible to truly know what the workforce has in store for HR and recruiting teams around the country, we have a few ideas about the direction your candidates want you heading.

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Linkedin Talent Blog

JULY 26, 2016

According to a U.S. government report , a whopping 40.4% of the U.S. workforce today is contingent. This is a 36% increase over the past decade, and includes on-call workers, agency temps, contractors, self-employed professionals, and part-time workers. And this trend is reflected on LinkedIn, where the number of contractors has grown dramatically in recent years.

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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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HR Bartender

JULY 28, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, I asked you if it’s possible to recognize employees too much. This was in response to a comment I heard that employees never tire of praise. Here’s what you said about recognition at work: Honestly, we shouldn’t be surprised at the result. The clear majority of people said employees want quality over quantity. What’s surprising to me is, if we know that, then why not just do it?

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Pomello

JULY 27, 2016

Why Millenials Matter. Businesses today have to keep up with the rapid pace of technological development and globalization , but they also have to understand the needs and preferences of a changing workforce, the Millennials. Already, many of us have entered the job market, and by 2025 we will make up 75% of the workforce. Millennials matter because we will be the ones defining the culture of the 21 st century workplace from our career aspirations, work ethics, and knowledge of new technologies.

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UpstartHR

JULY 24, 2016

Once you get into HR you’ll see. It sucks the life out of you and before long you’ll be like everyone else in HR–just hating your life and making it miserable for everyone else. That conversation with a friend prior to me taking my first HR job has been forever burned into my brain. On that day I promised myself that I would never follow that path, instead charting a direction that brought a positive approach and results to the people I worked with (both inside and outside HR).

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Hppy

JULY 28, 2016

147% better performance compared to others. 25-65% less turnover. 37% fewer absences. According to a recent Gallup poll , those are just a few of the benefits of excellent employee engagement. But while the benefits are clear, less than 50% of executives know how to improve it. Enter gamification. . Gamification: a growing HR trend. Gamification is a growing trend in employee engagement that uses a digital environment to help employees reach certain goals and objectives.

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HR Bartender

JULY 26, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad , a global leader in cloud-based talent management solutions. They were named a winner in HRO Today’s annual “ TekTonic Awards for excellence in HRMS Suites. ” Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). When it comes to agility, there are two definitions. The first refers to the ability to anticipate change and respond and the second refers to an incremental method of design.

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Everwise

JULY 26, 2016

Not everyone up for a new position and promotion will be lucky enough to land the role. Helping team members who are passed over for a promotion cope with disappointment and rejection is vital, because while they might not have been right for a role now, they might be the perfect fit for future opportunities. Essentially, employees who miss out a promotion still remain in your talent reservoir – they’re skilled individuals who will likely take on more significant roles with the passage of time

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Reflektive

JULY 26, 2016

Work is already busy enough. Most of your managers don’t have time to invest in themselves as leaders. They’re running a team, and as long as everything stays on track, they don’t want to hassle their reports too much. After all, nobody likes a micro-manager. But frequent feedback is key to helping employees be successful in their work and to expand their knowledge.

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EmployeeConnect

JULY 25, 2016

Finding the right candidate to fill an open job vacancy has become a hard task as the time to hire has dramatically increased. A Glassdoor Research study found that the average overall job interview process takes anywhere between 22 and 32 days depending on the country you’re in. In order to elucidate the phenomenon, a range of explanations have been found including: More complex hiring policies, Added job interview screening methods, A fierce job market competition, Globalisation, An agei

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Josh Bersin

JULY 25, 2016

We just completed a detailed analysis of Glassdoor data among more than 6,000 companies and 2.2 million employees and I wanted to share a few important findings. If you consider “Would you. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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The Aristocracy of HR

JULY 26, 2016

010011000010Last week, I shared my thoughts on the importance of speaking up when things have gone horribly wrong in society. I also shared that I would be hosting my “Black Out Show” as my first Ask Czarina Live after vacation. What I didn’t realize was how much extra courage and strength I had to muster […].

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15Five

JULY 27, 2016

How many apps do you use every day, both personally and professionally? Are you feeling overSaaSified ? What we consume is important for our well-being, whether that’s a digital diet or an edible one. For physical health it’s important to not only eat well, but also to combine specific foods in the right combination for optimal impact. The same goes for exercise, certain complementary muscle groups should be worked out together on any given day.

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Ask a Manager

JULY 25, 2016

A reader writes: We have a fridge at work. Up to this point, nothing I had in it was stolen (I am quite new, and others have told me that this was a problem). My food is always really, really spicy. I just love it that way. Anyway, I was sitting at my desk when my coworker came running out, having a hard time breathing. He then ran into the bathroom and started being sick.

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Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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Kazoo

JULY 28, 2016

Believe it or not, Millennials (1980-2000) may not be the first generation of so-called “trophy kids.” The famous quote by Samuel Adams, “Give credit where credit is due” originates all the way back to the 1700s. So why have Millennials been pegged as “trophy kids” ? Some believe we expect a blue ribbon for every task we complete, no matter how trivial.

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EmployeeConnect

JULY 26, 2016

Credibility is the quality of being trusted and believed in. It influences your relationships, career and professional life. For many years, research has focused on the importance of credibility to achieve organisational objectives. Whether it’s when you’re with colleagues, partners, clients or suppliers; being credible enables you to implement and strengthen a culture of collaboration in the workplace, which in turns allow to reach individual and collective objectives.

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Everwise

JULY 28, 2016

Making the leap from individual contributor to first-time manager is a pivotal transition in a professional’s career. While training for technical skills can be straightforward, learning how to be an inspiring leader isn’t as simple. It’s no longer enough to care about your own performance and development. The responsibility shifts to caring for that of the entire team.

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Hppy

JULY 25, 2016

As a leader in your company, you already realize the importance of acknowledging your employees for their efforts and contributions. Not only does recognition from management foster morale and job satisfaction, it also reduces absenteeism while increasing retention. But what types of action call for acknowledgment? Is a pay raise the only acceptable reward?

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Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Kazoo

JULY 27, 2016

Just because everyone is showing up to work doesn’t mean they are happy and productive. A CIO article from last week discusses some of the findings from the CEB’s Global Talent Monitor report, and coins this new-to-us phrase, “quitting in their seats.”. It’s as bad as it sounds. Essentially, the report found that while employees plan to stay in their current role for at least another year, they’re not happy, engaged, productive or performing to the best of their abilities.

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The People Equation

JULY 25, 2016

Are you a praise giver or taker? How you respond may offer a clue into your level of happiness at work. Happiness researcher Shawn Achor has made a name for himself studying the many facets of happiness. His research has uncovered a startling connection between praise and happiness: the more praise you give , the happier you feel. That’s right: as nice as it feels to receive a compliment, your happiness gets an even bigger boost when you praise others.

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Trish McFarlane

JULY 26, 2016

Digital transformation is a topic that comes up every time I talk with leaders. Whether you’re in human resources, finance, IT or in other parts of the organization, the impact of digital and how it’s transforming the way we work is top of mind. I am partnering with Infor on a series of webinars to help executives gain perspective and insight on many of the ways technology is changing the workplace.

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