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Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – December 2014

HR Bartender

It was fun going into work on Christmas Day to decorate the employee cafeteria and wish employees a wonderful holiday. I had the opportunity to share some of my holiday stories on the latest Workforce Institute podcast on “ Employee Engagement During the Holidays ”. I hope you’ll take a listen.

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An Employer’s Guide to Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policies

Extensis

Volunteer time off (VTO) has become a popular employee benefit. businesses offered community volunteer programs, up from 40% in 2014—and for good reason. Increased employee engagement : Volunteering can spark inspiration and motivation and lead staff to see their tasks in a new light and bring fresh ideas to the table.

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Missing Evaluations: How to Handle – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Just looking for advice on how to handle the following situation: We’ve had a lot of management turnover in the last year and there are several employees who did not receive their 2014 annual review. What is the best way to handle missing evaluations (2014) if their current supervisor did not even work for the company at that time?

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What’s keeping HR from being seen as a true strategic partner?

HRExecutive

When I compared the answers to this question from last year’s survey to the data from previous years, I was floored by what I found: The needle moved significantly from 2014, when 38% of respondents said HR was viewed as “strategic,” to 2017, when 44% said HR was viewed as “strategic.”

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Helping Your Organization Heal – #Orlando

HR Bartender

I can’t help but think about past conferences, like SHRM 2014 in Orlando. If you’re like me, right now you’re planning and packing for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference. As human resources professionals, we have a dual role during times of grief.

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Volunteer Time Off (VTO): All You Need To Know

Analytics in HR

Increased employee engagement. Giving employees extra paid days off to dedicate to causes and initiatives they feel strongly about is an excellent way to show them that the organization is serious about corporate social responsibility. Engaged and motivated workers are likely to stay at your organization longer.

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HR Consumerization: Just a Trend, or Cutting-Edge Talent Retention Approach?

Astron Solutions

Incentives & Recognition: 72% of businesses said recognition given for high performers within a workplace had a significant impact on employee engagement. Employee of the Month programs can be a simple example. Swag: Never underestimate the power of free stuff!