Sat.Mar 02, 2013 - Fri.Mar 08, 2013

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[VIDEO] Social Recruiting Tools

ExactHire

Considering the ever-increasing number of social media users, savvy recruiting and human resources professionals are now, more than ever, pushing job postings to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites in order to generate a larger potential pool of applicants for career opportunities with their organizations. With the right applicant tracking software , reaping the benefits of social recruiting tools can be fast and easy.

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[Webinar] Leverage high performing leaders to drive your employees’ success

Achievers

Did you know that 19 million Americans plan to leave their jobs in 2013 ? According to World at Work , if an employee is dissatisfied with his/her manager, there is an 80 percent chance he/she is disengaged. This puts a lot of pressure on your management team, since disengagement causes misalignment and mediocre performance among employees, on top of increasing turnover.

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Strength = Weakness

NoExcusesHR

'We all do a little self-talk from time to time. Okay, everyday we practice this technique whether we know it or not. It just seems to happen. We strategize options, consider our strengths, and then make decisions to move forward. We rely on what has worked for us in the past to help determine what the appropriate steps are moving forward. At least we have our strengths to rely on when faced with adversity.

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What color is your personality?

45 Things

I'm blue with a little gold thrown in. If you want to know what I'm talking about, read this latest story I did for Gannett/USA Today. There's a reason you probably don't get along with some of your co-workers. They're different from you. And the boss likes it that way. A boss who has employees who all think and act the same can find herself with a team that becomes fast friends but also one that doesn't generate many innovative ideas.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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[VIDEO] EEO and OFCCP Reporting – HireCentric ATS

ExactHire

Keeping up with compliance-related EEO and OFCCP reporting tasks is one of the many essential responsibilities for human resource professionals employed by federal contractors today. From assessing whether applicants’ qualifications meet minimum job requirements to including diversity posting sources in your external job board mix to generating applicant flow logs, there are many factors to coordinate for an affirmative action-minded employer.

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Powering Through

NoExcusesHR

'Sometimes we face challenges as leaders that burn a tremendous amount of energy in the moment. That moment can last days or even weeks. That moment can be downright draining. Did any of us really believe that leading was going to be easy? Expectations Oh to be twenty-seven again as I landed my first management job. I was fired up, ready to make a difference, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing.

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Why Multitasking Makes You Less Productive

45 Things

I recently had to get rid of my computer keyboard because the Super Glue I spilled on it made it difficult to use. So did the red fingernail polish that covered the letters “L” “I” and “9.” (OK, I don’t use the 9 very much, but still.) I destroyed the keyboard because I was multitasking. As much as I try not to, I find myself trying to fix a chipped fingernail while writing a story or gluing my lamp back together while checking my email.

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The Answer is Clear: The Employee Engagement Business Case

David Zinger

Nailing the Evidence. Employee engagement the evidence from Engage for Success. I appreciate this slide presentation from Engage for Success on the evidence or business case for engagement. Watch it and let’s be done with this discussion about whether engagement does or does not make a difference for business. The evidence is clear. Employee engagement make a significant difference.

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Achievers’ new release provides smart tools for smart companies

Achievers

After months of development, A chievers is proud to announce our new suite of data-driven reports and analytics. We believe that everything should be made as simple as possible, so we crafted this release to provide the maximum amount of information with the simplest possible interface. Not to brag, but we think we succeeded. “With A chievers software, and especially our newest release, companies can build their unique culture, decrease employee turnover, and increase employee engagement,” says

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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On Absenteeism and Due Dates

True Faith HR

'Last Friday , I discussed my battles with absenteeism in the classroom. Not only do students suffer in their performance by missing class, but it creates more work for me in terms of time grading poor answers on exams. Where absenteeism poses a particular problem beyond just missing class is when assignments are due or exams are scheduled. Students may have legitimate reasons for being absent; as a result, my policy takes into account three situations: Homework assignments, exams, or computer w

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Leadership: 6 Pointers on Having Face Time with People

QAspire

In case of my 7 year old daughter, all significant behavioral and habit changes have been a result of “face time” – time spent one to one to inspire, inform and involve her. Face time is an oasis of meaningful conversation amidst the hustle and bustle of life – a place where positive difference and lasting change happens. This sounds simple, but in an organizational context, the hustle and bustle can be far more toxic, keeping leaders away from having face time with their people.

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Employee Engagement Friday Factoid #22: The Future of Gamification

David Zinger

Are you game? In a survey by Pew Research Center, 53% of people surveyed said that, by 2020, the use of gamification will be widespread , while 42% predicted that, by 2020, gamification will not evolve to be a larger trend except in specific realms. Gamification 2020: What Is the Future of Gamification? Commentary. There is a strong connection between employee engagement and gamification.

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Ask Amelia: Any inexpensive ideas for celebrating Employee Appreciation Week?

Achievers

It’s Employee Appreciation Week! What are some last-minute and inexpensive ways to let our employees know we care? You’re right—Employee Appreciation Week is here! This is a chance to let your employees know that their hard work is not only appreciated but has a significant impact on the company. A company’s success is dependent on their employees so let them know you are grateful to have them on your team.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

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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Upgrade Higher Ed Performance Management by Answering These Three Questions

Reviewsnap

'HR managers in higher education institutions need to find an easy way to streamline the performance management process. But they have the same question we’ve heard from many businesses: How do we manage performance across a varied workforce when we have practically no budget? The easiest response might be to just put a paper process in place. Everyone uses Microsoft Word, so it should be pretty easy to get these reviews done.

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In 100 Words: The Art of Seeing Possibilities

QAspire

Benjamin Zander’s book “ The Art of Possibility ” starts with this story: A shoe factory sends two marketing scouts to a region of Africa to study the prospects for expanding business. One sends back a telegram saying, SITUATION HOPELESS. STOP. NO ONE WEARS SHOES. The other writes back triumphantly, GLORIOUS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. STOP. THEY HAVE NO SHOES.

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How to Get Employees Back on Track After Workplace Violence

Insperity

Workplace violence is every employer’s nightmare. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration , each year nearly two million Americans report that they had been victims of workplace violence. Whether that violence comes in the form of physical assault, threats or verbal abuse, it can cause serious harm to your employees, to employee morale and to the smooth operation of your business.

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Ask Amelia: How do we integrate employee recognition into our traditional culture?

Achievers

Hi Amelia, I work for a large investment bank. How could we integrate employee recognition into our traditional, hierarchy-based culture? There is no time like the present to incorporate online thank yous into a traditional metrics-based culture. As an example, some of the most critical—and thankless—roles are in the backend office of the investment institution.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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You Say "Conflict," I Say "Business as Usual"

DDI

We know that workplace conflict often stems from differences – whether those are differences in age or gender – or simply differences of opinion or perspective. As leaders, we need to be paying close attention so we know when those differences begin to escalate.

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Social Risk?

NoExcusesHR

'In the health care industry we talk about risk a lot. Whether it has to do with patient safety, managing potential problems, or dealing with information technology threats, risk is a part of life. We don''t have a corner on the term though, every business large or small has to deal with it. But is going social a risk? Nothing New Much is written about the need for social media policies, guidelines, controls, and messaging in the corporate world.

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You Say "Conflict," I Say "Business as Usual"

DDI

'We know that workplace conflict often stems from differences – whether those are differences in age or gender – or simply differences of opinion or perspective. As leaders, we need to be paying close attention so we know when those differences begin to escalate.

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