HR Bartender

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Related posts from HR Bartender: Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – November 2014 August Leadership Development Carnival: Summer Reading Edition Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – May 2014. The post Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – December 2014 appeared first on hr bartender. I hope you and yours are enjoying the December holidays. This time of year reminds me of my early career when I worked during the holidays.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Generational changes in the workplace are transforming the way people work and the way organizations do business. The modern workforce has grown up in a technologically-savvy, social, and always connected world, shifting employee needs and expectations in the workplace. They crave constant feedback, collaborate through the use of technology, and prefer casual socially-tinged meetings. Embracing Social in the Workplace.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

The post Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – November 2014 appeared first on hr bartender. Earlier this month, I attended the KronosWorks Conference. I’m looking forward to sharing with you all of my takeaways in the weeks ahead. One experience I wanted to share from my time in Las Vegas was some photos from the Zappos Tour. I’ve written about Zappos before. Hope you enjoy the pictures. The images are: (Top) The Zappos C-Suite. Bottom left) Human Resources.

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RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I’m gratified to see many of my favorite posts from 2014 on this list, which is compiled from the most-read posts of 2014.(Click Uncategorized Employee Engagement employee recognition top 10 posts of 2014 by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Reviewing the favorite posts of other readers may highlight a new favorite for you. Click through on the titles for the full post.). Which are your favorites? 1) Do These 2 Things or Watch Your Best Employees Leave. Recognize This!

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Achievers

APRIL 16, 2014

On April 3 rd , 2014, over 200 executives met at the inaugural Aspire HR Executive Summit presented by A chievers at the Fairmont San Francisco to discuss the changing landscape of HR and the trends that are driving it. The post Aspire 2014: The Future of the Workplace appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The post [engage] 2014 Reader Survey appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers. We want our bi-weekly newsletter, [engage] to be valuable to you and we’d love your feedback. Take a quick five minute break, and tell us a bit about you, and what you like about [engage] and how we can continue to improve future editions. Thanks in advance for your input and we look forward to hearing from you.

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WorkHuman

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Those were: 5 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS OF 2014. 10 FAVORITE BLOG POSTS OF 2014. Hands down my favorite piece of content from 2014 was the Manager’s Field Guide to Recognition. It’s been an incredible year for recognition. Or maybe I should say for the recognition of recognition! Employee appreciation seems to have finally come into its own as a way of driving results in a company—but more than that, as a way of make the experience of work more fulfilling, happy and human.

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China Gorman

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Here at Great Place to Work we’re getting ready to reveal the 2014 World’s Best Multinational Workplaces list, so there seems like no better a time to talk about a positive organizational trend that’s been occurring among many of the less encouraging trends we consistently hear about (for example, the war on talent, low levels of employee engagement, or no work/life integration). Fast Facts: The World’s Best Multinational Workplaces 2014.

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Achievers

MAY 8, 2014

Interested in learning what trends have remained constant, what’s new this year and the secret weapon for appealing to the needs of the Class of 2014? Why the Class of 2014 is focused on great management and mentorship and what you can do as an HR professional to ensure you’re meeting this need. Quick tips and tricks you can implement today to engage your current workforce , while simultaneously creating an appealing culture for the Class of 2014.

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Achievers

MAY 9, 2014

What can employers do to ensure that the bright and energized class of 2014 will want to work for them? The Class of 2014 is no different from prior graduates – they’re tapping into their networks to talk directly to employers. Yes, the Class of 2014 just finished school. The economy is in recovery mode, and the Class of 2014 is rightfully optimistic about finding work. Interested in finding out more about recruiting and retaining the Class of 2014?

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ClearCompany HRM

OCTOBER 30, 2014

July 2, 2014). “The employee performance appraisal is an underperforming, periodic business process that is loathed by both employees and managers alike. Historically linked to the annual salary review, performance appraisals often focus on HR-driven criteria for skills and competencies rather than business outcomes. The human resources management (HRM) technology solutions offered by leading vendors are typically built around this dysfunctional paradigm.” - Forrester Research, Inc.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 2, 2014

What does it take to be a good leader? A few standout qualities are accountability, resilience, and compassion. What does it take to be a thriving entrepreneur? Creativity, courage, and an infallible spirit can make the difference between freedom and free fall. That being said, fostering these traits is far easier said than done. We need examples and inspiration so we can shape our own experience.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

ACE 2014 was certainly a conference to remember. The post Out with a Bang: ACE 2014 Roundup appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers. Last week, HR professionals from all over the world gathered together for a delightful combination of insightful speakers, product releases , social networking, and of course, awesome Achievers swag.

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Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

In today's HR landscape, data is having a moment. But I'd like to suggest that not all analytics are created equal. HR data is essentially HR business intelligence. This should be the basis on which decisions are made about the people of the organization. All of the cool technology in the world cannot override bad data, which is why the accuracy of HR data is a highly strategic function. First, let me provide some perspective.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 14, 2014

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Over 12,000 organizations run in the KronosCloud including Briggs & Stratton, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Enjoy the post!). There’s lots of talk in the business world about “the cloud.” Companies say we should “move to the cloud” or “store stuff in the cloud”, etc.

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Achievers

JANUARY 10, 2014

HRPA’s 2014 Annual Conference and Trade Show is just around the corner, and will help examine how HR can actively innovate and help differentiate their organizations to create change and success. The A chievers team wishes you safe travels to HRPA 2014. What are you doing to take advantage of HRPA 2014? The post Four tips to prepare for HRPA 2014 appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2014

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 7, 2014

During the HR Technology Conference , I was chatting with someone about job titles. She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. It didn’t sit well with me then and the more I think about it…it still doesn’t. My apologies if this is your job title, but I do have to take exception to this one. When a person has the job title Vice President of Employee Success, that takes responsibility for achieving success away from: 1) The organization.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Technology plays a huge role in our personal and professional lives. That being said, because there is so much technology on the market, it can be a challenge to figure out what’s available. Reminds me of the idiom “ It’s Greek to me ”. That’s the challenge in today’s reader question. I would like to find out what kind of technology is available for new employees in terms of helping them adjust to their job, work environment, and manager.

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Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

The entertainment industry has recently lost a legend in the form of writer/director/producer Mike Nichols. In honor of his unparalleled contributions to American stage and screen, we present five essential lessons about the workplace we've gleaned over the course Nichols' prolific career. Say "Yes, and." " Nichols was instrumental in founding Chicago's famed Second City Improv troupe, where Tina Fey and so many other talented comedic performers got their start.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The ineffectiveness of traditional performance reviews is yesterday's news. But as the season of giving approaches, smart HR pros realize the traditional end-of-year cash bonus — while of course accepted and much appreciated — also needs a reboot. Simply showing employees the money may not be the most effective motivational and engagement tool for today’s changing workforce.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

In this third (and final) post on innovation, I wanted to share how companies view and support innovation. Because not every company views innovation in the same way. And that’s a good thing. On some level, if everyone viewed innovation the same way, it might get a bit boring. During part one of the series, we discussed whether innovation can be taught. And in part two, we outlined those skills necessary to be innovative.

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ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

“One of the most important (yet often least respected) parts of business is corporate training. businesses spend on average over $60 billion per year in this area supporting an industry that includes hundreds of thousands of training professionals, content and tools providers, and technologies.” - Josh Bersin , Senior Analyst, Bersin by Delloite. Employee Training Performance Management Performance Management System

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ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Compensation – it is so tightly connected with performance management, attraction and retention. Yet, all of these processes are incredibly disjointed. Ventana research revealed the top goals for compensation management among the companies they studied are to better align the workforce to strategy and goals while improving efficiency. Employee Retention Talent Attraction Compensation Talent Lifecylce Compensation Management

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ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Recruiting, the first step of the talent lifecycle is insanely crucial to nail. Quality talent attraction is a growing concern for employers. In fact, a recent study revealed that 39% of employers have jobs that stay open for four months or longer due to the inability to find people with appropriate skills. The issue isn’t that the necessary talent doesn’t exist; the issue lies in effectively finding and attracting this talent.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 23, 2014

During this year’s HR Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to hear Andrew McAfee from MIT talk about his book, “The Second Machine Age”. One point he made during the presentation was that organizations need to get better at hiring and engaging outsiders. Outsiders are people that are not familiar with the organization or the industry. Many people and companies take the view that outsiders cannot contribute because they don’t understand the uniqueness of the company.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Great places to work are not perfect places to work. They face many of the same challenges that all companies face. They have to make the same difficult decisions as everyone else. It’s how they choose to handle those moments that makes them a best-in-class employer. I was reminded of this during this year’s Great Place to Work conference.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 21, 2014

I recently ran across an article talking about the “honest truths of the telecommuting profession.” The article went on to explain that individuals who telecommute need to be self-motivated, have excellent prioritization skills and exceptional communication skills. The reason that I’m not sharing this article with you is because telecommuting is not a profession. We don’t say, “I want to be a telecommuter when I grow up.” We don’t run job openings for “telecommuters”.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I saw this post recently on Jennifer McClure’s Unbridled Talent blog and I can’t resist commenting. I was going to reach out to her directly, but decided I’d like to pick your brain on the subject of buzzwords or buzzphrases. I totally understand where Jennifer is coming from in her post. I hear phrases like “ There’s no ‘I’ in team ” or “ This one’s in your wheelhouse ” and wonder, “Can’t we think outside the box and get a little more creative with our vocabulary?”.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’re all talking budgets, must-haves and laying out plans to kick 2015 square in the saas. Everyone is ramping up with their recruiting and HR technologies - are you ready? Keeping up with market trends in this space can leave HR and talent acquisition professionals feeling a little like Lucy in the chocolate factory. So, as leaders in the HRMS space we thought we’d help you out and share what we see on the 2015 horizon in HR tech. HR Tech HR Tech Trends 2015

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For reasons both financial and personal, Baby Boomers are working later into their lives. While workplaces often focus on recruiting younger talent, they’re ignoring the opportunities that seniors bring to their businesses, says Laura L. Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity. Here Carstensen explains how balanced, multigenerational teams can be more resilient and productive than lopsided ones. Is the definition of "working age" as under 65 changing?

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

There’s always a conversation going on about doing business differently, which is fine. I agree that we need to stay current. But what if the new normal means adding headcount? That’s what today’s reader note is all about: Hello there. How do I justify getting more HR help from a CEO who believes living lean is the only way to go? I know the standard staffing benchmark is usually 1 HR person for every 200 employees.

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ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The average time-to-hire is at a 5 year high, and the skill gap is widening; employers are having a harder time than ever managing the balancing act that is compensation. With 52% of employers ranking hiring and retaining talent at the top of their business challenges, it is vital to get compensation right. Talent Lifecycle Compensation

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

For those of you in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! Each of us has our own individual way of expressing thanks. You’ve seen Facebook activities where one person tags a friend and they list what they’re grateful for. Or possibly gratitude journals, whether they’re paper or an app. I found this very cool post idea for expressing thanks on a blog called “ Meet Me at Mike’s ”. You put together a list of what’s happening (i.e. taking stock in life).

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