Sat.Nov 16, 2013 - Fri.Nov 22, 2013

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A Short Video on Employee Appreciation for Thanksgiving

Kazoo

It’s the Thanksgiving season, and naturally we’re reflecting on all the wonderful things in life we cherish. To us, this means more than the cool objects we acquired. (See: Autumn’s new red scooter! ). It means the people we spend hours and hours with, brainstorming, pushing boundaries, working tirelessly beside, and who continue to make our days bright.

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Learn 12 Secrets to Becoming a Thought Leader

David Zinger

'Cogito ergo sum – I think therefore I am. ( Reading Time: 5 Minutes). Learn how to be a thought leader from David Zinger’s employee engagement thought leadership. Do you want to be a thought leader? This post outlines a quirky 12 step process to thought leadership. What’s in a name ? I have been referred to as a thought leader in employee engagement and was conferred engagement Guru status by the UK’s Engage for Success movement.

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Culture Clash

NoExcusesHR

'There is an ongoing dialogue we all must manage. It''s a back and forth exchange of views that at times are aligned, and at others see things very differently. In the end we play the role of moderator and ultimately decision-maker in terms of the action we are willing to take. External Voices Each day we are bombarded with messages, directives, rituals and corporate cultures that encourage us to behave in certain ways.

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Best Wishes Curtis Midkiff (@shrmsmg)

True Faith HR

'I was saddened to hear the news today of the departure of Curtis Midkiff, Director of Social Engagement, from SHRM for greener pastures at the American Red Cross. I, of course, am happy that Curtis found an opportunity that he was excited to pursue, but it will definitely be a loss for SHRM. I first met Curtis when I was chosen as one of five inaugural SHRM Blog Squad members for the SHRM Annual Conference in San Diego.

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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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What Your Career May Be Missing: The Soulful Side Gig

The Bamboo Project Blog

'I''ve had a big idea percolating for awhile. It''s come from conversations I''ve had with people, trainings I''ve been doing, and a lot of the issues I''ve been writing about, including the idea of resilience and the need for us to diversify our income streams. . It''s the idea of the Soulful Side Gig. The Side Gig part of this is easy--it''s work you do on the side.

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Gain Confidence by Writing Down Your Ambitions

45 Things

'The next time you''re feeling a bit down on yourself, you can regain your confidence — and make a good impression on others — if you take time to write down your aspirations and ambitions, a new study reveals. Writing about two paragraphs outlining your goals will help you feel more confident and energetic, Gavin Kilduff, an assistant professor of management and organization at New York University, says his research shows.

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Preparing for workforce growth in 2014

Strategic HCM

'It’s that time of the year again! Christmas advertisements and decorations are out and I’ve already seen a few other posts starting to give advice for 2014. Personally, I always try to avoid doing this, at least not until the start of the year. However, there’s a good reason why 2014 should be an exception – growth! In the UK, the Bank of England has confirmed the recovery has finally taken hold and new jobs are accelerating with unemployment set to fall potentially to 7% by the end of 2014.

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Moving at the Pace of Nature

The Bamboo Project Blog

'As I continue to work with the Seasons of Change and to think about the Soulful Side Gig , I see more and more the unhealthy relationships we have with time in our society. We''ve lost touch with the longer, more leisurely rhythms of nature and have become obsessed with the man-made increments of time that we''ve imposed in order to give ourselves the illusion of control. .

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Solar Company Manages 300% Growth with QuickBase Lead Tracking App

Quickbase

Roof Diagnostics (RDI), a leading home solar integration company, was poised for significant growth. Thanks to an innovative expansion strategy, the New Jersey company was about to double in size and move into four more states. But RDI would need to make major process improvements to keep pace with growth — particularly when it came […].

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

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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How to Cope With Distractions in a Noisy Office

45 Things

'The popularity of open offices is growing as more companies want workers to be able to collaborate and communicate with ease. The problem is that such open floor plans can at times resemble a frat party, Grand Central Station and the Dr. Phil show. Workers are sharing and collaborating all right – but also annoying the heck out of colleagues who are trying to get stuff done or don’t want to discuss ad nauseam the season finale of “Breaking Bad.

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The CIPD is leading - but in the wrong direction?

Strategic HCM

'As I noted in my previous post, it’s great to see the CIPD starting to lead the HR profession in the UK, and to some extend beyond. Leadership is a difficult business, and I’d much prefer the institute to be leading in a way that I disagree with than not leading at all - as this gives people something to bat against. So here goes, as I do think they are leading in the wrong direction.

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Tips For Entrepreneurs: Thrive In Business Despite Hard Times

TheHRBlog

Entrepreneurs may be independent in comparison to those in service, but they may face tough times. How do you thrive in business even in hard times? Do you want to turn entrepreneur to become your own boss or because you do not relish working under others? Entrepreneurship can be very fulfilling and exciting, but there […].

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Managing Remote Employees without Micromanaging: 7 Dos and Don’ts

Insperity

Can you maintain relationships with remote employees like you do with employees you pass in the hall? What’s the best way to communicate with them? How do you monitor their productivity without spying or interfering? Whether your remote employees are road warriors making deals or homebodies writing code, your approach as a manager has to change to accommodate the circumstances.

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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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Why Having Talent Isn't Always Enough

45 Things

'Let’s say one day you and your co-workers decide to form a basketball team to get a little exercise after work and maybe form a tighter workplace bond. But then one day LeBron James shows up and offers to play for the team. That’s a no-brainer, right? You grab the chance to catapult your team to a winning season, led by the Miami Heat star. Once he’s on the team, you don’t say much other than “great job!

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Risks of Negligent Hiring

Cielo HR Leader

'Employee theft. Drug use. Negligent hiring. One negative event at an organization can erase years of investment in building and developing employer brand. Furthermore, the unplanned costs to repair damages not only impacts profitability, but can turn future talent away from the organization while likewise harming retention. Ultimately, the costs of screenings and background checks are inconsequential compared to the backlash businesses may receive from bypassing this component of the hiring pro

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Aurico Honored with the 2014 Torch Award

Aurico

'Aurico will receive the 2014 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics this afternoon presented by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Chicago and Northern Illinois area. The luncheon will be held at the Intercontinental Chicago O''Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. The Torch Award honors companies that demonstrate the highest ethical standards of behavior and business practices toward their customers, suppliers, vendors, shareholders, employees, and communities.

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How to Handle Negative Online Reviews from Former Employees

Insperity

You may expect your clients or customers to review your business online, but when these reviews come from inside your organization – from former employees – they can be shocking, especially if the feedback criticizes your management practices. Responding to negative employer reviews publicly poses unique challenges and questions. Do we respond? What do we say?

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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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Managing Up!

Inpower Coaching

The term “managing up” sometimes gets a bad rap. It can seem self-serving and manipulative. At Living Vicky we help young women new to the workforce overcome negative stereotypes. For entry-level young professionals we recommend taking a proactive and genuine approach to interacting with the leaders that hold your work schedule, annual review, salary increase, and career paths in their hands.

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How Can I Slow Down At Work So I Don’t Make Mistakes?

Quickbase

Three of our workplace experts have weighed in on the following question from a reader to give you three points of view. For other editions of our 360° Answers series, please click here. Here’s the question, with our experts’ responses below: I’ve recently switched jobs, and I’m loving my new job so far, but there’s one thing […].

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Employee Using Prescription Medications Could Not Refuse Drug Test Under Theory That Employer "Knew" He Would Refuse

Aurico

'Why is it important to have a drug test policy for pre-employment and employment drug tests? This case is an example of why a drug testing policy that clearly defines the employers policy to test both pre-employment and employees. If the employer did not have a clear policy, the employer may have been liable to an existing employee for testing. We recommend that our clients have clearly drafted drug test policies and that national employers consider state regulations in their policies.

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Success with Succession Planning

Rehmann

According to the Family Firm Institute, only 30 percent of family businesses survive into the second generation, and by the third generation, only 12 percent remain viable. There are many reasons why family businesses fail, but all too often they succumb because the owners neglect to plan for an orderly transition from one generation to the next. Family businesses are different.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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Namely Announces Integration With TRAXPayroll

Namely

'NEW YORK, November 18, 2013 –Today, Namely, the cloud-based people management platform, announces their integration with TRAXPayroll , a SAAS solution that delivers trouble-free and simplified payroll processing and administration. With this integration, Namely’s clients can better manage their talent and data through a single platform. “Our mission is to provide high-growth companies with an elegant, end-to-end HR solution,” said Matt Straz, CEO of Namely.

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Equal Employment Opportunities Make Good Business Sense

ExactHire

Individuals in Human Resources already know there are laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace against existing employees, but equal employment opportunity also relates to hiring and recruiting new employees, as well. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of his/her race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or gen

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International Background Screening

Aurico

'Aurico Hosts an International Webinar: International Background Checks in the Global Work Place, presented by Brian S. Arbetter, ESQ. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, LLP Aurico hosted an international webinar on best practices for international screening and the following five items are key areas clients should focus on when considering international screening: Beware of a one size fits all solution-Each country has their own specific laws, culture and searches that are legally availab

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Legal Compliance in Pre-Employment Testing

Criteria Corp

'Today I want to talk about the important topic of legal compliance with respect to pre-employment testing. One thing should be made clear upfront. There is a persistent myth that utilizing tests as part of the hiring process increases a company’s legal exposure or somehow entails added legal risk. If you are talking about professionally developed, well validated tests, the opposite is in fact true.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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Racing Along the Electric Highway

Working Girl

'I recently had an opportunity to hear Elon Musk, Founder and CEO of Tesla , speak to a select German audience of journalists and Tesla owners. In fact, I’m pretty sure the person who took this picture was the 6’4’’ guy standing in front of me, forcing me to peek around him at the great man. Tesla offers a modern example of how human ingenuity can turn a well-established market on its ear.

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USCIS Updates E-Verify User Manual for Employers and Enhancements to the Program

Aurico

'The new manual provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for employers enrolled in E-Verify. All users must follow the guidelines set forth in the ''E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers (MOU)'' and the rules and responsibilities outlined in the manual. On November 18, 2013 Alejandro Mayorkas, Director of U.S.

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Expanded Opiates

Aurico

'Did you know most standard drug tests do not include tests for hydrocodone (Vicodin), hydromorphone, oxycodone or oxymorphone? Although prescription drug abuse is viewed by many as an epidemic, more people still die from prescription drug overdoses than in auto accidents. Most standard drug tests do not detect these drugs; however, they can be included via an “expanded opiates panel”.