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4 Key Skills Employees Need for the Workplace of the Future

The People Equation

I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. What are the top skills that the employee of the future needs? A recent study commissioned by Spherion and conducted by Harris Poll aimed to find out. Given that big data is making its way into all elements of the workplace, it may not surprise you to discover that the survey identified skill sets tha

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VIDEO: Gary Vaynerchuk on the DNA of an Alpha Candidate for Your Company.

The HR Capitalist

Your company wants the best candidates, right? You interview, you interview again, hell - maybe you even have an assessment platform to help you find Mr or Ms Right. One thing we're all probably missing - are we trying to make sure that a certain percentage of our hires are animals when it comes to work ethic? Check out the video embedded below from Gary Vaynerchuk, who discusses what he calls "The Shortest Road to Success".

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How to Develop All-Star Interns to Bridge Your Skills Gap

Insperity

In a recent survey, more than half of the employers reported that they can’t find qualified candidates for their open positions, according to CareerBuilder. And, of those employers, 35 percent said the challenge stemmed from having job requirements that were above entry-level and increasingly complex. Why not use an internship program to help bridge the skills gap?

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5 Ways to Turn Content Grazers Into Candidates

Cornerstone On Demand

When do people reading your company's content make a conscious decision to apply for one of your jobs? As an HR professional, you may not be thinking about your content in the same way your marketing team thinks about a PR hit, but you should. Content—whether it's on your blog, your career page or on social media—is often the first point of contact for a curious candidate.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

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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Everything #HR Needs to Know About User Experience (UX)

HR Bartender

One of the words I’m trying to banish from my vocabulary is “easy.” Easy means something different to everyone. What’s easy to you could be difficult to me and vice versa. Easy implies “no-brainer” and that’s not always the case. Especially when it comes to describing technology. That’s why – when it comes to technology – I like to think of things as being intuitive (versus easy).

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How to Develop All-Star Interns to Bridge Your Skills Gap

Insperity

In a recent survey, more than half of the employers reported that they can’t find qualified candidates for their open positions, according to CareerBuilder. And, of those employers, 35 percent said the challenge stemmed from having job requirements that were above entry-level and increasingly complex. Why not use an internship program to help bridge the skills gap?

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3 Ways to Create a Flexible Learning Culture

Cornerstone On Demand

The modern career is no longer defined by a vertical ascension of titles. Today, we rarely see a resume with a gradual move from "Junior Sales Associate" to "VP of Sales" over a ten-year period in the same industry. Instead, people move from one industry to another, and one department to the next, gathering a variety of skills and diverse knowledge as they grow.

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Getting Your Manager to Recognize Good Work – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I got this question via Twitter a while ago and it’s stuck with me. It’s a tough question but one I’m asked a lot in my training sessions. Why does an employee have to fight for his/her good performance to be recognized but bad ones are over emphasized? I get it. An employee feels like their good work is never recognized. And to add insult to injury, they feel the mediocre or poor performance of others isn’t noticed at all.

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Cut the Conflicts and Improve Productivity with These 5 Tips

ClearCompany HRM

Companies are made of people, and people don’t always get along. Studies show that 60 to 80% of all difficulties at a company arise from the strained relationships employees encounter with each other on a regular basis. Even the low end, 60%, is a ridiculously high number when you think about what it means: if a company could get all of its employees to get along, they could cut out most of their problems.

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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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Rising Wages: Time to Know Your Total Cost of Workforce (TCOW)

Visier

Frontline employees for companies conducting a substantial amount of work with Facebook are probably “liking” a recent announcement made by the social networking powerhouse. In May, Facebook announced a new set of standards for vendors and contractors with respect to employee pay and benefits. This includes a $15/hour minimum wage, sick time, vacation, a $4,000 new child benefit for new parents who don’t receive paid parental leave, among other things.

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5 Can't-Miss Podcasts That Will Up Your HR Game

Cornerstone On Demand

You've got a decent commute and a penchant for podcasts. Hence the morning dilemma: Do you download an industry favorite (hello, Bill Kutik ) or seek out the next pop-culture hit like “Serial”? We vouch for a happy medium. While HR podcasts provide meaningful insights, even the most passionate pro needs a break from talent management buzzwords.

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Quick Shots for #HR and Business Pros – #SHRM15 Edition

HR Bartender

It’s hard to believe that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference was almost a month ago. How time flies! As always there was plenty to see and do in Las Vegas. There’s never enough time to chat with everyone and trying to decide which educational sessions to attend is always a challenge. But I had a great time and certainly look forward to next year in Washington, D.C.

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7 Things About the Affordable Care Act that Small Businesses Need to Know Right Now

Trinet

This post is part of TriNet’s ongoing series about the Affordable Care Act and its effects on small business. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay and any business owner with at least one. Visit site for full story.

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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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New law on trade preferences doubles ACA penalties. Huh? And uh-oh!

PeopleStrategy

It’s true. On June 29, 2015, the Trade Preferences Extension Act became law and, unbeknownst to many, the act included a provision to amend Internal Revenue Code sections 6721 and 6722 to increase the per-employee penalties on applicable large employers for failing to properly file ACA information returns or provide payee statements. The increased penalties will apply to Forms W-2 and the 1099-series as well as ACA-required employer shared responsibility and minimum essential coverage reporting

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Tips On How To Structure Your PTO Policy

nettime solutions

Developing a vacation policy for a company is not as easy as some may think. Benefits are a huge part of attracting, hiring and keeping good employees. And with the ever-changing business dynamic, employers are expected to provide standard vacation allowance and healthcare benefits in order to stay competitive within their market. What most employees and new hires don’t realize is just how much thought and time goes in to creating the ultimate vacation policy in order to provide them with a grea

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Leadership in the Crucible of Work (Book Review)

UpstartHR

Last week I took a vacation with my family to enjoy the lovely beaches of south Alabama. I was able to squeeze in a little reading, and here are the fruits of that labor. Today we have book review on Leadership in the Crucible of Work: Discovering the Interior Life of an Authentic Leader by Sandy Shugart, PhD ( Amazon ). The book was interesting, and I read it like I mentioned in my previous post on reading for leaders.

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3 Pitfalls to Rapid Growth and How to Avoid Them

Trinet

Guest post by Richard Lee, Director of Digital Marketing and Analytics with Honey Growth can be very positive for many companies. Growth pays for team outings, free snacks, in-office massages and. Visit site for full story.

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A Benefits Leaders Top Priority: Reducing Cancer at all Costs

U.S. employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers? Cancer.

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WorkHuman Wednesday: Catch Someone Doing Something Good

RecognizeThis!

by Traci Pesch. Image Credit: TiAnna Greene Facebook. Recognize This! – We all have the power to foster positivity through simple acts of praise and appreciation. I’ve just returned from a whirlwind vacation with many wonderful new memories created with my family. Vacations are ideal for the opportunity to refresh, rejuvenate and reconnect on a deep and meaningful level with those we love the most.

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How a Retail Store Uses Cloud Based Time and Attendance Software

nettime solutions

A retail store is all about consumer demand. If you don't have what the customer wants, they move on to the next store. Ironically, the same is true for retail employees. Unless they are highly specialized in some niche sector, the skills of a customer service associate are easily transferable among retail environments. With a cloud based time and attendance software, retailers enhance company spirit and employee engagement.

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Don’t Just Tell It, Sell It! Marketing Your Employee Benefits

Something Different

<rxmdmarketingsolutions.com> This video was timely for me because I’m currently in the midst of a new benefits plan roll-out. Ergo, check out this great video from WorldatWork featuring Paul Barton, author of Maximizing Internal Communication as he discusses the importance of connecting with employees when communicating benefits. Best, Rory.

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23 employee motivation statistics to silence naysayers

Achievers

This article originally appeared on the Blackhawk Engagement Solutions blog. . Although finding the right rewards and building upon the right tools can be a challenge to implementing a new incentive program, the toughest aspect for any organization is silencing naysayers and getting buy-in from management. To help with your efforts to build momentum for your incentive efforts, we’ve compiled a list of 23 employee motivation statistics that you can use to sell your supervisors and coworkers on th

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Be a Ground Floor Leader: Influence Your Peers

ATD Human Capital

Do you want to get a head start on your leadership skills as a core-level employee? If so, start by becoming what I call a “Ground Floor Leader” and influence your peers. Click here to read full version.

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6 Ways Small Business Owners Can Overcome Everyday Obstacles

nettime solutions

As a business owner, you are constantly jumping over hurdles and putting out fires. It is engrained in you to proactive, and when you can’t you seize the day and take action on the obstacles that lay within your path. Whether it’s surging forward on developing a new product or service or adjusting the current options and offers you have now, every day is full of opportunities.

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A Few Thoughts on Feedback

Something Different

<www.tanveernaseer.com> …So this evening I read a great article from Ashley Goodall (Deloitte) in Harvard Business Review. She discusses the process of re-designing Deloitte’s performance management process. You can read the full piece here , but what was most interesting to me about this article was that it outlines how Deloitte made the decision to re-do their performance management process despite the facts that (i) a majority of the workforce thought the process was fair

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How to improve employee onboarding with mentorship programs

Achievers

Few things are more nerve-wracking than starting a new job. New hires are often apprehensive when they walk through the door on their first day, and their long-term engagement and success can be affected by how well you onboard them during the first few weeks. One great way to transition your new employees is through mentorship programs. By connecting rookie employees with seasoned mentors, you can improve morale, training quality, and even retention. .

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Hiring Remote Employees In A New State: Know The Rules

Justworks

Working remotely or working from home has become increasingly more common, especially in the digital and tech industries. And managing a team that works remotely can save money and increase productivity. Staying compliant when bringing on new hires is difficult enough, and it's way too easy to make mistakes. But staying compliant is even harder when hiring remote employees in other states.

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Keeping Employees Engaged While On The Road

nettime solutions

Keeping employees engaged with the company and their own personal work projects is a challenge. Maintaining employee engagement while you yourself as a manager are traveling is a different beast altogether. The reality is it’s a double-edged sword and there are multiple perceptions of what is actually occurring. On one hand you get to travel and create awareness about your business product or service, but on the other you have a team of employees waiting on you for direction.

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Today, I say Goodbye…

Something Different

<www.fluentu.com> …To the client group I have supported for the past 2 years. It’s a day of mixed emotions for me. I feel very sad to say goodbye to many of the people whose faces and voices I have so grown so fond of seeing. But I am also happy about the big things we have been able to accomplish together, and that this end signals perhaps our biggest accomplishment yet.

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