UpstartHR

AUGUST 5, 2020

Did you know that research shows diversity training doesn’t create better environments for people of color in the workplace? (

Diversity and Equality 166

Diversity and Equality Training Coaching Groups 166

UpstartHR

JULY 23, 2020

I get a lot of questions from readers about HR careers, job searching, HR certification, and more. If you have a question you’d like to see answered here, please send it over ! See other questions I’ve answered here.

Certification 204

Certification Payroll Analysis Onboarding 204

UpstartHR

AUGUST 5, 2020

As I posted a few weeks ago, we have been working on some resources to help those of you in the community that are looking for work right now.

eBook 137

eBook Diversity Resources 137

UpstartHR

MARCH 16, 2020

Over the last few weeks the environment has changed dramatically when it comes to work and life. As an HR leader, I can remember other times of crisis in the past, such as when our employees had their homes destroyed by tornadoes.

Handbook 242

Handbook Meeting Metrics Payroll 242

UpstartHR

AUGUST 6, 2020

“This year has really redefined what compassion means to me. The need to have compassion for others, whether it’s wearing a mask for those at high risk when I’m going into a store or what role I can personally play in social injustice, it really is all just coming back to compassion.” ” Lesley Lyons, PeopleStrategy. We’re Only Human – Episode 88.

How To 106

How To ATS 106

UpstartHR

APRIL 27, 2020

In the middle of the strange state we are in right now, one thing is certain: HR conferences are out.

Conference 186

Conference Time and Attendance Diversity Coaching 186

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

One of my favorite things to do is answer reader questions here on the blog. If you have a question you’d like answered (I answer as many as possible!) just shoot a note to ben@upstarthr.com. . Hi Ben, I’m a Business Administration major.

Payroll 198

Payroll Onboarding Course Coaching 198

UpstartHR

JUNE 18, 2020

Two weeks ago we ran a live, virtual event that has already been seen by tens of thousands of HR professionals, talent leaders, students, and more.

Time and Attendance 151

Time and Attendance Strategy Wellness How To 151

UpstartHR

JULY 8, 2020

“We need to own what we do. We’ve been apologizing and apologetic for being in HR instead of owning what we do. Every other profession says, I’m a salesperson, I’m a finance person. I’m a marketer. We go, I’m sorry. I’m in HR.” ” Steve Browne.

Video 133

Video How To ATS 133

UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

One of the phrases I’ve found myself repeating more and more often of late is this: data driven, people oriented. . When I’m speaking to audiences, I share the story about how I *accidentally* insulted my wife during childbirth to illustrate this concept. Yes, really.

Data 216

Data Metrics Analytics Meeting 216

UpstartHR

JULY 16, 2020

Today I had a great call with Molly Shelton. She’s an HR pro that is passionately trying to help those that are looking for HR work, and we are going to put together a resource that you can leverage to help yourself stand out in the hiring process AND show off your passion for HR. Here’s what you need to do: If you are employed , you likely know someone who is out of work in the HR space. PLEASE share this post with them so they can participate if they want.

eBook 124

eBook Resources How To Compliance Training 124

UpstartHR

MARCH 27, 2020

“Come on. You can do it. I know you can. I believe in you.”. I’m watching my baby make the transition to “toddler,” and it’s a bittersweet moment. No longer will she stay where she’s put. She’s going to start exploring the world, and that exploration will only speed up as time goes on.

ATS 168

ATS Compliance Training 168

UpstartHR

MARCH 9, 2020

A few weeks ago a friend recommended a book called Under Our Skin: Getting Real About Race and Getting Free From the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us.

Diversity and Equality 173

Diversity and Equality Diversity Examples How To 173

UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Today, almost every company has workers that are either remote, telecommuting, or virtual. There is incredible value in this for businesses and for workers, but the challenge comes in engaging these people that you rarely (if ever) see face to face. .

How To 211

How To Company ATS 211

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Are you a senior HR pro thinking about getting a certification, and you’re selecting between the SHRM-SCP and the SPHR? Have you wondered if the SHRM senior professional certification or the HRCI senior professional in human resources certification is right for you?

Certification 173

Certification Compliance Talent Acquisition Study 173

UpstartHR

JUNE 5, 2019

One of the key parts of what I do in my job is speaking. Webinars. Conferences. Seminars. I’ll talk to pretty much anyone about anything related to HR. And I LOVE it. This is pretty funny for anyone that knows me well, because I’m fairly shy and introverted.

Conference 221

Conference ATS Case Study Study 221

UpstartHR

JULY 22, 2020

“That hiring maanger still has a view of the candidate’s abilities and skills without being exposed to their race, gender, or ethnicity.” ” Scot Sessions, Talvista. . Did you know that there are nearly 200 cognitive biases that affect our decisions every day? While a decision about where to eat or what to wear is unlikely to have negative consequences, making a biased choice in hiring can lead to negative outcomes for people of color, women, and other minorities. . .

Screening 106

Screening Company ATS 106

UpstartHR

JULY 15, 2020

“What really excites someone to join a company? Why do they stay at the company? Every person you talk to has a different story.” ” Amit Pamar, HR executive at Unisys. This conversation happened at IAMPHENOM, one of the last live events prior to the COVID-19 shutdown. . In today’s episode, Ben interviews Amit Parmar, an HR executive at Unisys, a technology firm with 20,000+ employees. Ben and Amit talk about talent, AI, analytics, digital transformation, and more.

Analytics 111

Analytics ATS Company 111

UpstartHR

AUGUST 12, 2019

Really. I have spent the last 50 or so days speaking with dozens of HR pros (more than 50 now, but the number worked for the title so I ran with it!) and the takeaways I’ve had are pretty incredible.

Metrics 205

Metrics Payroll Certification HR Function 205

UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Last week at LinkedIn Talent Connect in Dallas, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with one of the other speakers about his session. Peter Sursi is a talent acquisition/HR pro working in the FBI to modernize some of their approaches to finding and keeping talent.

Talent Acquisition 194

Talent Acquisition Tools How To ATS 194

UpstartHR

MARCH 12, 2020

Agile talent acquisition? What’s that? . Many of the talent leaders we encounter have heard of agile as it pertains to the software development industry, but what lessons does this methodology have for today’s talent leaders? . Agile, at its core, is about prioritizing (ruthlessly) on the things that need to get done. In agile talent acquisition, managers hold more power to set priorities.

Talent Acquisition 156

Talent Acquisition ATS Software Recruitment 156

UpstartHR

OCTOBER 5, 2018

An interesting piece of research on publicly available WiFi access in England led to a question that made me pause. Should employees be paid for commuting time?

Conference 248

Conference Productivity Compensation Compliance 248

UpstartHR

APRIL 1, 2019

While there may be some minor generational differences in workplace preferences, the truth is ALL your people want to learn, grow, use their strengths and be recognized and appreciated for their efforts.

ADP 213

ADP Retirement CHRO How To 213

UpstartHR

APRIL 15, 2019

In the digital world we live in, we spend a TON of time work on computers and mobile devices. Screens aren’t just part of our work life–they are how we interact with most people during the course of the workday.

Screening 208

Screening Workday Conference Course 208

UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Reposting a piece from the blog over at Lighthouse Research because I know not all of you subscribe over there! As someone who has worked in the HR profession, I know well the full value of stories, examples, and case studies.

Case Study 179

Case Study Study Analytics Retention and Turnover 179

UpstartHR

JUNE 10, 2020

“We are wasting talent. We can’t afford as a nation, as a society, to waste talent.” ” . Brenda Weitzberg, Founder and Executive Director of Aspiritech. When we talk about diversity in the workplace, we often overlook the concept of neurodiversity, which encompasses the broad range of intellectual capabilities that individuals have.

Case Study 116

Case Study Study Diversity How To 116

UpstartHR

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Recently, news broke that an AI-powered facial recognition technology used by law enforcement was actually biased against, well, pretty much everyone other than white men. This news hit the public like a slap in the face, but it’s something I’ve been seeing behind the scenes for some time now.

Diversity 158

Diversity Coaching Conference Video 158

UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For those of you not in the know, an HR department of one is just what it sounds like: an HR department where one person covers all the bases from an HR, talent, and recruiting perspective. I have a special place in my heart for the HR department of one, because that’s where I came from.

Payroll 172

Payroll Onboarding Competencies Recruitment 172

UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In terms of writing and reading content, I have always been anti-trends. Every year people recycle the same information over and over, and it never really reflects reality.

Trends 216

Trends Report HR Trends ATS 216

UpstartHR

MAY 14, 2019

Ten years ago I started this blog. One of my earliest posts was about the critical importance of treating people like adults and training for the attitudes and behaviors we want, not just those we don’t want. Is it still true today? You decide. .

Policies 190

Policies Training Time and Attendance Competencies 190

UpstartHR

AUGUST 20, 2019

It’s a candidate’s market out there. Ghosting, highly competitive hiring practices… It’s all over, and it seems like no company is shielded from the brunt of this disruption. .

Jobvite 173

Jobvite Payroll Retirement Recruitment 173

UpstartHR

JUNE 19, 2020

“The assessment traditionally has seemed a bit disconnected from the job role. This can come across as friction. You’ve worked hard to find a candidate and you want them to join–this can seem disjointed.” ” Jora Gill, SHL. Hiring is a balancing act. We want to drive candidates into the funnel, create positive experiences, and bring the best candidates into the organization, but we also need data to help make the right choice.

Data 106

Data ATS Compliance Training 106

UpstartHR

JUNE 17, 2019

Last week I posted this to my personal Facebook page, but I think it will be relevant to many of the people here as well because other states are adding these on a regular basis (California, Delaware, Atlanta GA, Hawaii, Illinois, and more!)

Discrimination 179

Discrimination System Compensation Compliance 179

UpstartHR

JUNE 3, 2019

One of the negative consequences of today’s talent acquisition processes is that we have so many more candidates that don’t get picked for open jobs.

Talent Acquisition 179

Talent Acquisition ATS Compliance Training 179

UpstartHR

MARCH 4, 2020

“HR is representing the people at your organization that deliver the results of whatever mission you have… There is no greater voice for the people than HR.” ” We hear so much about large employers and enterprise firms in the news. These organizations are a key part of the global economy, but did you know that over 99% of employers in the US have fewer than 1,000 employees? Yes, really!

Study 133

Study Analysis Company ATS 133

UpstartHR

APRIL 13, 2020

In recent weeks the podcast has covered critical topics like the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and how HR technology providers are supporting businesses during this time. Today, we’re going to take a step toward engaging those workers that are working remotely, many of them doing so for the first time. .

Tools 124

Tools How To Company 124

UpstartHR

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Almost every conversation our team has with business leaders touches on today’s pace of change. That pace often prompts employers to make quick decisions, but the problem is those are not always made with the right data on hand.

Survey 200

Survey Data Examples Wellness 200

UpstartHR

JULY 2, 2019

Spoiler alert: people have a love/hate relationship with standing desks. Some people swear by them, others can’t stand the thought of standing all day long on top of their otherwise demanding job. With a standing desk you can practice these kinds of awkward standing poses all day long! :-).

Policies 173

Policies Examples How To Wellness 173

UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Employee paid leave is often overlooked because it has been around for what seems like forever. It’s fairly standard, and the biggest advancement in recent history has been moving from a split vacation/sick model to a paid time off or “PTO” model, where employees can use the leave flexibly for illness, vacation, or other personal needs as they see fit. . The problem, though, is that people still don’t use that time as they should.

Retirement 133

Retirement Diversity Resources 133

UpstartHR

JANUARY 22, 2019

Candidate experience is a booming business. Anyone with the ability to create a more positive experience for a company’s job applicants is in a great position right now, and that won’t change any time soon.

Trends 191

Trends Video Talent Acquisition Case Study 191