TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'“Where have all the candidates gone?” If you’re among the nearly 40 percent of employers who have an open position for which you can’t find the talent to fill those roles, you’re probably asking yourself this very question. According to CareerBuilder’s 2015 U.S. Job Forecast , more than a third of employers plan to add full-time, permanent employees this year, the best outlook from the annual forecast since 2006.

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Namely

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

'A good manager can make all the difference in the way employees operate within a company. In fact, Gallup estimates managers account for at least 70 percent of the variance in employee engagement scores across businesses. The term “human capital management” describes an approach to staffing where people are perceived as assets whose value grows through investment.

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Cornerstone On Demand

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'Editor's Note: This week, we illustrated three ways flextime can transform the workday. Here, Cali Ressler, co-author of Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It and founder of the ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment) platform, explains why employee flexibility must be coupled with accountability. The way people approach work is becoming as personal as the clothes they wear, and for employers that recognize and support this, the benefits are endless.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

'I’ve received a few notes and comments after publishing “ How to Negotiate Your Next Salary ”. Instead of dealing with each situation individually, I thought it might be beneficial to discuss some overall do’s and don’ts when it comes to talking about pay. DO understand what factors are tied to compensation. Your salary is based upon three things: 1) the company’s ability to attract talent, 2) the company’s ability to retain talent, and 3) the company’s ability to pay.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'Using the term “ passive candidate ” is just wrong for so many reasons. First, these recruiting targets haven’t applied for anything, so they can’t be classified as candidates (the correct name for those who have not applied is prospects). Calling them “passive job seekers” is equally inaccurate because they are not in fact currently seeking a job.

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Cornerstone On Demand

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'We email before breakfast and after dinner. We hold meetings from cars, bedrooms and street corners. And anything from a coffee shop to an airport lounge can be an office — as long as it's got speedy Wi-Fi and a free outlet. As the borders between work and life continue to erode, the Industrial Age concept of a traditional 9-to-5 workday suddenly seems almost quaint.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'In this series about developing learning plans for social media, we’ve covered Twitter , LinkedIn , Pinterest , Instagram , and Google +. Our last installment is about Facebook. I intentionally saved Facebook for last. Of all the platforms, I believe Facebook is considered the most personal. Many people draw a line between their personal and professional lives … and do not want to see anything resembling business in their Facebook stream.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'The candidate experience is a growing priority. Between 2013 and 2014, organizations increased their amount of focus on building strong relationships with candidates by more than five times. But as the Aberdeen Group observes in their recent report, Why the Candidate Experience Needs to be a Priority ASAP , organizations still need to up the ante.

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ClearCompany HRM

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'You’re a manager at a large firm, and as you sit down to start your day, things look good. Your team is working diligently, and when you ask everyone how they’re doing, they reply with a curt, “I’m fine.” So everything’s going great, right? Well, there’s a good chance things aren’t as great as they could be. Even worse, you’re part of the problem. Want the stats to get buy-in for building company culture?

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Cornerstone On Demand

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'Visibility into real-time data provides organizations a deeper, faster and more actionable view of its workforce – improving the speed and quality of decision making processes. Our February ’15 Product Release introduces enhancements that not only provide users with better access to data, but also more targeted, relevant data to help them streamline processes, reduce risk and improve productivity.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'I came across this article about “uniforms” – it’s a very interesting read and I’d suggest checking it out. When I think of professional uniforms, the first thing that comes to mind are the company branded and issued ones that happen in fast food restaurants, hotels, theme parks, etc. I also think of uniforms worn by servers or hair stylists. They aren’t always branded or issued by the company but the business does put some guidelines around what’s worn (i.e. all black attire or a white button-

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'Most job candidates know that falsifying a job application is grounds for being denied employment. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always stop them from doing it, however most understand the consequences if they get caught. Conversely, most employers are conditioned to believe they are well within their rights to deny employment on the basis that someone lied on the job application.

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Visier

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'“Some people think emotionally more often than they think politically. Some think politically more often than they think rationally. Others never think rationally about anything at all.”. When he wrote these words in Space Chronicles , astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson was referring to the driving forces behind space exploration advances. But the above quote also applies to the world of HR, a field that deals with “agents of choice” who are both rational and irrational.

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Cornerstone On Demand

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'This week’s must-reads on employee-employer relationships. In a story that went viral this week, a Texas teen posted a profane tweet about her upcoming job at a pizza joint. But before she could start work the next day, her employer struck back and pre-emptively fired her, via Twitter, for the rude message. See the exchange on USA Today. To Keep Workers Happy, Show Some Love.

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HR Bartender

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'By now, you’ve probably heard of binge watching. It’s when you watch television for long spans of time, usually only watching one show. Services like Amazon Prime and Netflix have made binge watching pretty popular. I have to admit Mr. Bartender and I do our fair share of binge watching. We were a bit behind the curve with shows like Downton Abbey , Warehouse 13, and Eureka when they first came out.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'Paralleling the national average wage growth, tech workers saw their pay rise just 1.9 percent last year to an average of $89,450 annually, more than twice what the average U.S. worker earns. But given that 2014?s increase was the lowest since 2010, there’s growing discontent in the ranks. The annual Dice Tech Salary Survey says satisfaction with pay declined 2 percent in 2014 to 52 percent of the surveyed workers.

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UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

'HR Project Management Skills are Powerful Tools–Do You Have Them? When you look at a list of key HR competencies, one thing that often is lacking is a good set of project management skills. While it’s easy to try and segment the human resources profession away from the project manager role, I see it as a core part of what we have to do.

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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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nettime solutions

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

'As we revive ourselves after receiving the holiday shopping credit card bills (whew!), the topic of “budget” suddenly pops into mind. And for businesses, that means looking at your time budget. With an advanced time and attendance system, you can easily create customized reports to analyze the actual time spent in December 2014, so you’re prepared for the 2015 holiday season.

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Achievers

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'This month, Brandon Hall Group released their recent Employee Engagement Survey, which suggested that a strategic employee engagement solution dramatically impacts an organization’s bottom line. For many companies, investing in social recognition solutions has had an incredible impact on retention, performance and productivity. But how can HR professionals use social recognition to successfully implement an employee engagement program and align their employees to their organization’s values and

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TLNT: The Business of HR

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'Editor’s Note: Readers frequently ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. Before we get right in and answer this question, let’s all get on the same page. What is “Poaching?” Wikipedia defines it this way : “ Poaching has traditionally been defined as the illegal hunting, killing or capturing of wild animals, usually associated with land use rights.”.

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All Things Workplace

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'“It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away.” --Maurice, Robin, & Barry Gibb, The Bee Gees: “Words”. Listen to the Lyrics Do you want to know a way to check the depth of how someone is relating to you at a given moment? Just listen and check out their language. You’ll be fascinated at how revealing it will be. Here’s what I mean: When people operate at a surface level, they often share catch-phrases or clichés: “Well, the new design isn’t moving along too fast.

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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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The People Equation

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

'A few months ago, I reviewed Frank Sonnenberg’s latest book, Follow Your Conscience : Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others. It is my great honor to host Frank’s guest post here today. Guest post by Frank Sonnenberg. Great leaders achieve success by setting the bar high, encouraging teamwork, promoting win-win relationships, and demanding everyone’s best effort.

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ATD Human Capital

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

'Driving Talent Development with Data, a new whitepaper from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, discusses how leading-edge companies are tapping the potential of advanced human capital analytics to improve talent acquisition, employee engagement, retention, and talent development. Click here to read full version.

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RecognizeThis!

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

'by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – You can’t gain the benefits of gratitude unless you are willing to be more grateful in the first place. I am thrilled with the availability of our newest book, The Power of Thanks. It’s a tremendous tool for anyone looking to change their work cultures for the better. Whether you’re of a more philosophical bent or a “show me the data” type, you can glean valuable insight and information from the book.

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ExactHire

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

There are many things to consider when it comes to trying to improve the background checking process for your organization. In this video, Jeff Hallam discusses items such as the source of background check record data; the difference in court record reporting at the county vs. state level; the importance of having good legal counsel; having an awareness of EEOC guidelines; and, how to automate the background check process to improve the candidate experience and shorten the time involved with col

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Spark Hire

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

'Video interviewing has proven time and time again its value when considering remote candidates for opportunities. However, did you stop to think about the value a video interview presents when considering local candidates ? 1. Flexibility. When you decide to use live video interviewing when considering local candidates, you are providing more flexibility not only for yourself but also to the candidates.

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ATD Human Capital

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

'The yes/no, on/off nature of electronic networking can give you the mistaken idea that the people you know are either networking contact –or they’re not. But here’s the reality: Workplace relationships are more complex than that. Lynne Waymon and Anne Baber outline the six stages of trust development: acquaintances, associates, actives, advocates, allies, and accidents.

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RecognizeThis!

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Employee of the Month programs don’t deliver the recognition employees deserve. My post this week on Compensation Cafe was inspired by the HR Capitalist, Kris Dunn. In his blog, he shared a couple ideas to revitalize “lame” Employee of the Month programs and asked for more ideas. Read the full Compensation Cafe post for more on my two ideas for what to do about tired Employee of the Month programs: Get rid of them.

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