Sat.Aug 13, 2016 - Fri.Aug 19, 2016

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Is the Gig Economy Taking Over?

HR Bartender

There’s an interesting dynamic in today’s workforce. It’s the proliferation of the gig economy , which is an environment where temporary positions (such as freelancers, contractors, and consultants) are common. There are advantages to this approach, the biggest being that organizations can tap into specialized talent when they need it. The challenge is that organizations need to engage temporary talent if they expect to keep them.

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Learned Helplessness in HR

Laurie Ruettimann

There is a weird phenomenon happening in human resources departments around the globe. Far too many people in HR are suffering from learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is a psychological condition that commonly describes victims of abuse and neglect. Those poor souls give up on themselves. They see themselves as perpetual victims — even when they’re not.

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How HR Can Recruit for IT Departments of the Future

TalentCulture

I’ve written a lot about Millennials and the massive impact they are having on the future of work. The largest generation in today’s workforce, they are the generation perfectly matched to ride the wave of digital technology and mobility that came of age more or less at the same time they did, and they’ve helped turn traditional business practices on its ear.

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how can I get other managers to stop giving my team last-minute work they knew about in advance?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m a new manager who heads up a team of 12 employees, and I’m having an issue with the other groups that we work with. My problem is that the other groups have developed a nasty habit of not including my team on work to be performed, then dropping it on us demanding it be done “ASAP.” I don’t mind the occasional unexpected item coming up — it does happen, and that can usually be workable — but I’ve found a couple of recurring themes: Either the rep

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Finding the Right Purpose for Performance Management

Cornerstone On Demand

Performance management originated because organizations needed a fair way to determine compensation; by measuring employee's performance, they had clear standards for who received what bonus or salary increase. Today, however, the old structure of compensation through merit budgets is all but obsolete: While pay is still determined by performance, it's not the sole driver for compensation—creating a lack of purpose for traditional "performance management" programs.

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Use Gumby to Keep Employees Focused on Goals

HR Bartender

Remember Gumby? He’s a green clay animation figure created by Al Clokey in the early 1950s who went on adventures with his sidekick, Pokey, an orange talking pony. Gumby has been featured on television, in movies, and even parodied by Eddie Murphy on Saturday Night Live. During this year’s Great Place to Work conference , I learned that Gumby has also been used as a business icon.

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Wellness & Wellness Programs for Employee Engagement

EmployeeConnect

If we’re to assume that someone with no prior knowledge to what a “wellness program” is, I’d say their guess at it is something to do with helping you live longer. In terms of its connection to the workforce, this assumption is quite warm. In fact, it’s leaning towards the hot end of the scale. When we talk about wellness programs in the workplace environment, the type of keywords that should appear should be yoga classes, weight loss programs or even health screening check-ups.

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Are You Building a Company for the Future or Past?

Cornerstone On Demand

The future is not who you are, it is who you will become. That is the rallying cry of Lisa Bodell, CEO and founder of futurethink , a global innovation consultancy based in New York City. "Imagine that in 10 years you don't do anything like you do today," says Bodell. "Imagine your company doesn't even sell the products and services that are your current bread and butter.

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Getting Your Telecommuting Program Setup? Start Here:

ClearCompany HRM

There’s a lot of information out there that supports telecommuting for both employers and employees. Allowing employees to work remotely helps recruit and retain top talent, increases productivity and is also environmentally conscious. 86% of those surveyed said they preferred to work alone to “hit maximum productivity.”.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – Personal Branding Edition

HR Bartender

Sometimes I am amazed at the things I read on the internet. I’m sure you are too. You read a quote and say to yourself, “They said what?!” And I’m not even talking about political candidates. Just like we say a company brand paints a picture of what the organization is like, well, a personal brand tells people what we’re like. Our brand needs to be authentic.

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Why HR Needs a Content Management System

EmployeeConnect

You operate in the field of human resources and wonder how Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology can help you in your day to day tasks? You’re in the right spot! Read on to learn more about HR content management its benefits. The HR function relies a lot on both documents and workflows to operate. When your objective is to recruit the best candidates to help your company achieve its organisational goals and objectives, the last thing you need is having to chase down paper forms and file

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Technology Trends: Is Pokémon GO Signaling The Attention Deficit Apocalypse?

15Five

SaaS startups are always seeking ways to improve the product experience for their customers. They want their products to be best-in-class solutions that their customers can’t live without and use habitually. But habits are not formed arbitrarily. Indeed there is an art and a science to creating an experience that customers return to repeatedly. Since we want our customers to build great companies by regularly checking in with employees , we sought some advice to understand the phenomenon of crea

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Check Out My New Show, We’re Only Human, a New Podcast on the HR Happy Hour Network

UpstartHR

[link] I’m just a little bit excited today. I am part of a set of new hosts joining the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network with a new show, We’re Only Human. It’s a play on words and gives multiple meanings, because for starters, despite the pressure on us as HR leaders, we’re still only human. It also gives me a chance to talk about how, despite automation and other factors, we need to be looking at our people as human beings with needs and desires, not simply data points or

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Our Top Takeaways From Culture Summit 2016

Reflektive

We were excited to return to Culture Summit this year and see that it’s grown from being a San Francisco event to bringing people in from across the country and beyond — and it’s easy to see why. This isn’t a place for mere enthusiasts. The attendees we met were smart people who get culture — longtime advocates who could have easily led their own session on the topic.

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VIDEO: The Influence of Managers on Employee Engagement - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Download: Employee Engagement Survey. Let’s talk about our research on the Influence of Managers on Employee Engagement. We recently conducted the largest study of its kind to compare the level of employee engagement of managers to that of their direct reports. This study included data from 22 companies, almost 19,000 employees, and 2,300 managers.

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Hiring Remote Workers? Look For These 5 Qualities (Infographic)

15Five

Great workers don’t necessarily make for great remote workers. Knowing how to manage your time and stay accountable completely independent of an office or manager close-by, are vital skills that employees in an office don’t necessarily have to master. Before hiring a remote worker who will be operating from a distance, you need to look closely at their communication skills, work ethic, and time management skills.

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[Infographic] The Practice of Human Resources Then & Now

EmployeeConnect

The past 30 years have seen the HR function evolve dramatically under the influence of new technology. The following infographic explores how HR tech has impacted the practice of Human Resources through six main aspects: HR Focus HR Research Respect Function Skills Technology [Infographic] The Practise of human resources then & now: how HR tech has changed the way things are done Focus Compliance vs.

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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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The Best Intentions That Ruin the Pursuit of Great Company Culture

ExactHire

My son recently turned eight years old, and because his birthday falls in July during the summer months, our family generally seizes this opportunity to throw a low-cost party in our backyard rather than laying down a small fortune for the latest laser tag / foam ball pit / inflatable bounce house venue. As a result, I usually scour Pinterest to come up with a suitable party theme complete with activities to engage kiddos ranging from four to nine (when you count siblings).

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Motivating employees? Start with their four basic emotional needs

HR Zone

Employees. Motivation starts with four basic emotional needs.

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What if Practice Doesn’t Make You Better?

UpstartHR

We’ve probably all heard the axiom that 10,000 hours of practice is what it takes to be world-class at something (speaking, skiing, dancing, etc.) But what if that has been misquoted all these years? A new book called Peak is out , and it’s a look at what it takes to get to a world-class performance level. The author was the originator of the study years ago that confirmed the 10,000 hour mark, but he is very careful to point out that it doesn’t simply mean doing the thing for

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Wellness & Wellness Programs for Employee Engagement

EmployeeConnect

If we’re to assume that someone with no prior knowledge to what a “wellness program” is, I’d say their guess at it is something to do with helping you live longer. In terms of its connection to the workforce, this assumption is quite warm. In fact, it’s leaning towards the hot end of the scale. When we talk about wellness programs in the workplace environment, the type of keywords that should appear should be yoga classes, weight loss programs or even health screening check-ups.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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37 Creative Employee Reward Ideas (2016 Update)

Bonusly

Employee rewards are an essential component of an effective engagement strategy, but many leaders still struggle to implement rewards successfully. Aligning the rewards you provide with the things your team truly values will make a big difference in how they're received. If that seems like a challenge, don't worry -- we've got you covered with a huge list of creative reward ideas for your staff.

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The Importance of Technology in Modern Workplaces

Everwise

How much weight does technology carry in the modern workplace? According to a recent study unveiled by Dell and Intel, conducted by Penn Schoen Berland, a leading international research firm, trends in the Internet-of-Things space could be making its way into offices worldwide. In the 2016 Future Workforce Study , researchers surveyed 4,000 full-time employees.

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Stop Asking “How Can I Help?” How HR Can Become a Better Business Partner

Kazoo

Across industries and company sizes, HR pros are becoming “business partners” and operating in an advisory capacity to the stakeholders they serve. Unfortunately, many of us are up to our eyeballs in alligators with the daily grind of critical, detailed work that needs to be expertly handled. Being a business advisor can easily morph into simply identifying what leaders want handled, rather than pivoting to a proactive talent partner.

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The 4 Mistakes You’re Making in One-on-One Meetings

Reflektive

A lot of has been written about the merit and how best to conduct one-on-one meetings. One such excellent article is One-on-One , written by Ben Horowitz, founder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz. Yet, there are skeptics. One possible reason is the misalignment of expectations. For example, employees may see one-on-one as a trusted way to get unbiased, forward-moving feedback, that at the end of the day will help them advance in their career.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Three Reasons Why Failure Feels So Permanent

The Aristocracy of HR

010011000010 I was on Facebook last week and happened to see a headline that actor, Will Smith had some choice words for “The Donald” I clicked on the headline and watched the video of his press conference in Dubai for Suicide Squad. When probed by a member of the Dubai press about the negative reviews of […].

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The Dark Side of Collaboration

WorkHuman

“Most of us now work in teams, in office without walls, for managers who prize people skills above all. Lone geniuses are out. Collaboration is in.” – Susan Cain, author and co-founder of Quiet Revolution. Do you agree with Susan? Has your office succumbed to the open office, collaboration-heavy trend? Do you think it helps or hinders productivity? Susan calls it “ The New Groupthink ”—and argues that it’s taken over offices and schools.

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5 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement Now

ATD Human Capital

If I told you that two-thirds of your employees were disengaged at work, what would you say? To some this may seem shocking; to others, an obvious reality. Gallup has been tracking employee engagement since 2000 and the numbers haven’t changed much, even though more than 30 suppliers serve the $1.5 billion employee engagement market. So what’s the deal?