Tue.Nov 20, 2018

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How Commonality and Pet Photos Increase Employee Engagement

Bonfyre

Sharing a photo of your pet with coworkers isn’t entirely a waste of time; it can be a seed that blooms into increased employee engagement. Imagine two employees who work at the same company and pass each other in the hall, but neither knows the other’s name. Let’s call them John and Susan. John shares a photo of his cat on a company-wide digital community.

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A People-First Approach to Digital Transformation

SumTotal

Changes in the world of work, evolving employee expectations and advances in technology are creating a perfect storm that is transforming the modern workforce and workplace. Pitched against a backdrop of growing skills gaps, the pressures for organisations to rethink their talent approach and systems is intense – because organisations need to be fit for the future.

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Win the Engagement Game by Empowering Your Managers as Coaches

Quantum Workplace

“Make sure that team members know they are working with you, not for you.”. Those are the words of John Wooden, arguably the greatest coach in the history of college basketball. His leadership style earned him 664 victories and 10 national titles during his tenure at UCLA, and he’s widely recognized as one of the sport’s most influential leaders. But his advice isn’t confined to the hardwood.

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The Digital Interview Questions Candidates Are Thankful For This Year

Spark Hire

The season of gratitude is upon us. As a hiring professional, you’re thankful for finding outstanding talent via your digital interview process. But it’s not fair for you to be the only one benefiting from the hiring relationship. You also need to create a fantastic candidate experience so job seekers will be glad they applied to your organization. When your digital interview gives candidates a chance to shine, they thank you.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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Office Hours: Are Skills and Competencies More Important Than Degrees?

Cornerstone On Demand

This post is part of our biweekly " Office Hours " video series, featuring quick career, workplace and leadership tips from talent management experts and business leaders across the globe. Every now and then, there comes along a rebellious genius who drops out of college to start a company that flourishes into a multibillion-dollar global empire. Some of Silicon Valley's arch elite, like Peter Thiel, are even paying college students to pursue this self-hacked path.

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Sample PTO Policy for Small and Medium Businesses

Paycor

Some small to medium sized businesses have undocumented paid time off (PTO) policies simply because they’re not sure where to start. Employers aren’t required by law to provide paid vacation leave; however, specific states, cities and federal contractors must, by law, provide paid sick leave. Also, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers aren’t required to provide paid leave, but they can’t refuse to pay exempt employees for absence due to illness or disability unless they have a do

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What Are the 2019 Trends in HR?

UpstartHR

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. However, this year I partnered with a team to create a list of real trends for 2019 based on where capital is being invested into HR technology, what the forward-thinking employers in the market are doing, and more.

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The Big Impact of Supporting Small Businesses This Saturday and Beyond

Trinet

My role as president and CEO of TriNet gives me a front-row seat to the amazing impact small businesses have on the world around us and how their work touches all our lives in numerous ways. I am proud to support America’s entrepreneurs and encourage others to do so as well, not just on Small Business Saturday but every day.

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Is It Workplace Bullying or a Hostile Work Environment?

Justworks

Workplace bullying is something far too many employees will experience or witness during their careers. Anti-sexual harassment laws, which are increasing in number and in scope, seek to curtail specific harassing behaviors in the workplace that undermine employee wellbeing. However, most non-sexual harassing behavior (i.e. bullying) that isn’t based on a protected characteristic remains perfectly legal.

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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What is Staffing Software & Why Do I Need it?

COATS Staffing Software

To stay competitive in today’s world, businesses need to use technology to help minimize paperwork while maximizing efficiency and positive outcomes. Employees and prospects expect it; clients demand it. Staffing software is one key element that can help you achieve better results. Broadly speaking, staffing software is a tool that can assist staffing firms find talent, track applicants through the hiring process, improve onboarding communication, and manage candidate and client relationships.

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Be Inclusive, Not Just Tolerant

TalentCulture

When I think about the words “inclusion” and “tolerance,” I see a large chasm. In regards to the modern-day workforce, diversity and inclusion mean accepting and welcoming people from different walks of life. Tolerance, on the other hand, does not denote acceptance, but rather an attitude of being faced with something you must go along with but in your heart don’t accept.

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What is Staffing Software & Why Do I Need it?

COATS Staffing Software

To stay competitive in today’s world, businesses need to use technology to help minimize paperwork while maximizing efficiency and positive outcomes. Employees and prospects expect it; clients demand it. Staffing software is one key element that can help you achieve better results. Broadly speaking, staffing software is a tool that can assist staffing firms find talent, track applicants through the hiring process, improve onboarding communication, and manage candidate and client relationships.

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The Pros & Cons of Unlimited PTO: HR Expert Roundtable

BambooHR

Table of Contents Learn from Kate Bischoff Learn from Tamara Rasberry Learn from Vadim Liberman Learn from Tammy Colson Learn from Jon Thurmond Learn from Katrina Kibben Learn from Sarah Morgan Our panel of HR experts is back, and this time they’re tackling the topic of so-called “unlimited” PTO. Also known as discretionary PTO, the […].

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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What is Staffing Software & Why Do I Need it?

COATS Staffing Software

To stay competitive in today’s world, businesses need to use technology to help minimize paperwork while maximizing efficiency and positive outcomes. Employees and prospects expect it; clients demand it. Staffing software is one key element that can help you achieve better results. Broadly speaking, staffing software is a tool that can assist staffing firms find talent, track applicants through the hiring process, improve onboarding communication, and manage candidate and client relationships.

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Insights Wanted for Our HR Certification Survey

Workology

From the moment HR choose me, I’ve taken it as a personal challenge to learn, grow, and understand what it’s like to be in human resources. In 2001, when I began working in HR with little to no experience in human resource foundations and employment law, I set out to learn and educate myself on […] Source.

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What is Staffing Software & Why Do I Need it?

COATS Staffing Software

To stay competitive in today’s world, businesses need to use technology to help minimize paperwork while maximizing efficiency and positive outcomes. Employees and prospects expect it; clients demand it. Staffing software is one key element that can help you achieve better results. Broadly speaking, staffing software is a tool that can assist staffing firms find talent, track applicants through the hiring process, improve onboarding communication, and manage candidate and client relationships.

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2019 HCM Trends Report: HR’s Opportunities To Impact Work

WorkTech

I’ve worked with my partners in the HR Federation to bring you this 2019 HCM trends report spanning all categories of work, HR, and technology. Good news! HR and HR technology is poised to have incredible impact on work. The insights here are based on research from collaborating analysts in the HR Federation network, and […]. The post 2019 HCM Trends Report: HR’s Opportunities To Impact Work appeared first on HRWins by LAROCQUE, LLC.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Value and Data

HR Examiner

By itself, data does not explain anything. It can not tell you why. The value of data depends on its audience. The value of data is a function of the combination of specificity and relevance. Measurement requires something to measure and something to measure with. Measurements exist on a scale from qualitative (observations) to quantitative (measurements).

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The Boston Globe Names Globoforce a Top Place to Work for 2018

WorkHuman

Magazine honors the best employers in Massachusetts . DUBLIN and FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (Nov. 19, 2018) – Globoforce ® , a leading provider of human applications, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. Globoforce was ranked 39 in the medium-sized company category for the fourth consecutive year and honored for the sixth time since 2012.

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Could the Walkout Have Been a Positive Sign for Google's Employee Engagement?

Entrepreneur

Google CEO Sundar Pichai even sent employees an email supporting the walkout and promising the company would do better.

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The Boston Globe Names Globoforce a Top Place to Work for 2018

WorkHuman

Magazine honors the best employers in Massachusetts . DUBLIN and FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (Nov. 19, 2018) – Globoforce ® , a leading provider of human applications, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. Globoforce was ranked 39 in the medium-sized company category for the fourth consecutive year and honored for the sixth time since 2012.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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The HR Federation 2019 HCM Trends Report

Trish McFarlane

The HR Federation, a network of leading HR market analysts, bring our research together to identify the most impactful trends for 2019. We believe organizational leaders like you need a holistic approach to the Human Capital Management market to enable the best strategies and planning. Through our partnership and using research gathered through surveys, executive […].

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Substance Abuse: No Workforce Is Immune

TLNT: The Business of HR

70% of employers reported the opioid epidemic has affected their workforce while 81% of employers surveyed indicated they are not well prepared to deal with the addiction crisis. Does this pertain to your company?

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Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions in HR Tech

HRExecutive

Recently, several significant mergers and acquisitions in the HR-technology market have made news. From Ultimate Software acquiring PeopleDoc to Saba Software acquiring Lumesse (and Halogen Software before that) to the latest and largest announcement that SAP will acquire Qualtrics for $8 billion in cash, there has been no shortage of wow-inducing developments in HR tech.

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Don’t Call It An ‘Intranet’. It’s a ‘Digital Workplace’

TLNT: The Business of HR

I attended the recent ICE Digital Workplace event in San Antonio, organized by Igloo Software, and it highlighted the slightly embarrassing fact that I wasn’t sure what the term “digital workplace” meant.

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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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I’m bored in my first job out of college — but everything except the work is great

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I am a recent college grad (May ’18) and I have been working at a company since July. The benefits here are great, the pay is good for the industry, I get three weeks off per year and can roll over even more than I can accrue in one year, my commute is less than 15 minutes, and my coworkers are all very kind. However, the work that I do is extremely tedious and boring.

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The Real Way To Improve Executive Presence

Forbes Coaches Council

People can see right through your fancy clothing and perfectly folded pocket square in seconds. Respectful demeanor and genuine authenticity are essential.

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The Surprising Benefits of Human Resources Outsourcing

HR Digest

The role of Human Resources Managers in any business/organization is quite visible. However, some organizations opt not to create a grand Human Resources department due to funds; they rather choose to hire an employee to handle the HR work on a part-time basis. The importance of HR outsourcing is worth putting into consideration. Human resources outsourcing can actually be one of the best decisions an organization can make.