Thu.Apr 04, 2019

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Future Leaders: How they will transform leadership and how to spot and recruit them

Cognisess

Cognisess takes a look at an emerging trend in People Analytics using data and insights gained from analysing some of our client’s high-profile, global graduate recruitment schemes. It is predicted that 50% of roles today will not exist by 2025. We will need strong leaders to guide employees through today’s rapidly changing workplace. But what will a future leader look like?

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Elements of A Good Digital Transformation Framework

Take It Personel-ly

In the world of IT and business, some of you may be surprised that not all organizations transform digitally as quickly as it should. Although, when we reflect on efforts of the past, we can see to why this is the case: insufficient structuring, lack of sharing of industry best practices, bad storytelling, or getting […].

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Now is the Time to Start Upskilling your Workforce

HRExecutive

A high-tech client of Accenture approached the global management-consulting firm about reskilling its workforce and, within two years’ time, Accenture was able to help transform this company’s curriculum from 100 percent classroom-based learning to 75 percent digitally based. The result? Ellyn Shook, chief leadership and human resources officer at Accenture, says the client saw a 92 percent average increase in the number of people being trained per year.

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Ultimate Software’s Dream Big #UltiConnect Conference: A Recap via @HRmarketer

Advos

Note: I was invited by Ultimate Software to attend their Dream Big user conference #UltiConnect to get a better understanding of their product. There a number of HR vendors that offer either our VP of Sales Rhonda Taylor or me this opportunity. We are never paid (nor would we accept, if offered, compensation) to attend an event, and we are not required to do anything in exchange for accepting these types of invitations.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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What Employers Need to Know About Successful Second Chance Hiring

SHRM

Between the First Step Act bill being passed and SHRM's efforts towards Getting talent back to work , There are a lot of discussions opening up around second chance hiring. Before, it was pretty standard to assume that if you checked that box of "have you been convicted of a felony," you weren't going to get the job. Today, our unemployment rate is the lowest it's ever been - forcing companies to explore untapped talent pools and unlikely candidates.

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In the Midst of the Gig Economy, How Can Your Business Attract Contingent Workers?

Zenefits

There are almost 6 million contingent workers in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These include a variety among the workforce: temporary workers, freelancers, independent contractors and more. Gig workers help small businesses get through large projects or peak times, or become a long-term part of the team. Attracting contingent workers seems easy: everyone wants to work remotely these days.

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The ROI of Engagement: How Investing in Employees Pays Off

Engage2Excel

Are your employees engaged? It’s a question that has earned its place at the forefront of business strategy, because it directly affects the quality of work produced and overall outcomes. Eight out of ten business leaders rank employee experience, including engagement, as important or very important for the future of their companies. But even when organizations have a generalized understanding that engagement is valuable, it’s not always easy to show a measurable return on investment in terms of

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Q1 2019 Global HR Tech Venture Capital Review

WorkTech

If you thought 2018 was an amazing year for global HR tech VC, get ready to pick your jaw up from your desk. Q1 2019 surprised us on a few levels: There’s the sheer dollar volume: $1.741 Billion USD. To put that in perspective, it’s significantly more than any quarter in 2018, and $677 million […]. The post Q1 2019 Global HR Tech Venture Capital Review appeared first on HRWins by LAROCQUE, LLC.

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Avoid These 3 Reasons for H-1B Denials

SHRM Resources

Understanding which factors USCIS uses to judge visa eligibility is critical. Here are the top three reasons the agency issued requests for evidence to employers for H-1B petitions; employers can use this information to try to anticipate issues that adjudicators might raise.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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3 Crucial Performance Review Tips for First Time Managers

Engagedly

There are many things that can be terrifying for first-time managers, such as managing people, sharing feedback but one of the most terrifying things might just be performance reviews. For many first-time managers, they have plenty of experience […].

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Three ways to develop a sense of belonging in the workplace

HR Zone

Culture. Three ways to develop a sense of belonging.

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How Long Should Onboarding Take? (10 Factors to Consider)

BambooHR

If onboarding processes are an afterthought for your company, you may want to reconsider your priorities. The Boston Consulting Group conducted a study finding that out of 22 HR practices, onboarding is the second most influential when it comes to employee experience. Companies with great onboarding procedures achieve 2.5 times more revenue growth and 1.9 […].

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8 Ways To Develop A High-Performing Team

Corn on the Job

In a world that demands as much as this one does, it’s imperative to have high-performing teams, or as I like to call them – super teams. Now the question is how exactly do you get your team to reach that level of performance? Well, you could try to hire some superheroes, but I doubt anyone could get them to be all that focused on a day job. Or, if you were really serious about it, you could use these tips to turn the teams you have into super teams; It’s All About The Leader.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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ISTR 2019: Internet of Things Cyber Attacks Grow More Diverse

Symantec

Attackers are increasingly able to shut down or corrupt the actions of IoT devices that control equipment or interact in some other way with the physical world

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Five Ways to Talk Your C-Suite into a Channel Incentive Platform [Infographic]

Workstride

A channel incentive platform is useful because optimizing sales through third-party channels is complicated. Moving parts, a plethora of data, and particular partner expectations all contribute to the disarray. However, using data already at your disposal, along with technology and automation, will ease logistical, promotional, and other channel tasks.

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He’s Back. Controversial Zenefits Founder Launches Rippling And Raises $45M to “kill HR and IT busywork”

WorkTech

Do you remember Parker Conrad? Probably not, but you might remember the scandal he’s famous for. He’s the original founder of Zenefits that was ousted over big regulatory problems along with a $500K settlement to the SEC over charges alleging that he misled investors in the process. Zenefits aim was to “disintermediate” the health insurance […].

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6 Qualities of Great HR Managers (& How to Hire for Them)

Criteria Corp

Human resources departments are the backbone of any company: they oversee hiring and firing, they reward employees for good behavior and chastise them for infringements, they make decisions regarding benefits, regulations, and policies. Though outstanding HR managers can come from many different backgrounds and use various management strategies, there are a several characteristics that the best HR managers often have in common.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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Why Recruiters Check Candidates' Profiles on Social Media?

RChilli

When I talk about social media, what do you think about? Tweets? Sharing photos? Connecting with friends and colleagues? What More?

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CalChamber Releases 2019 Job Killer List

HRWatchdog

Track the current status of the job killer bills on www.cajobkillers.com. The California Chamber of Commerce yesterday released its annual Job Killer list, which includes 24 bills that would harm California’s economic growth and job creation should they become law. “These bills represent some of the worst policy proposals affecting California employers and our economy currently being considered by Legislature,” said CalChamber President Allan Zaremberg.

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Nudge, nudge, hint, hint: how nudge theory can influence employees’ decisions

cipHR

If policies and tellings off are failing to change your workers’ behaviour, then turning to a more subtle and scientific approach – nudge theory – might just do the trick. You’re in the supermarket, thinking about what to eat tonight. You want something that’s quick to cook but not too unhealthy, so you pick up a couple of the options available to compare numbers – and you check the ‘traffic light’ labels.

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How to say no to your boss or client: 7 tips

Insperity

How to say no to your boss, an employee or a client can be a task fraught with anxiety for some people. But there are times when saying no is unavoidable. Perhaps you are asked to do something illegal, unethical or against company policy. Or, most common, you may have to say no when the request is not possible to do for practical concerns such as lack of time, resources or personnel.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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navigating LGBTQ issues at work: an open thread

Ask a Manager

A while back, some readers requested a post where LGBTQ people could discuss work issues — anything from being out at work to advocating for transgender-inclusive health care coverage — and here it is. Straight people: our role in this one is to listen, not to take a major role in the discussion. You may also like: I’ve let my CEO think I’m engaged to a woman but I’m not should I tell job candidates I’m a lesbian in case it’s an issue for them?

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Tax Refunds: Traditional vs Behavioral Economics Explained

The Game Agency

Tax Refunds: Traditional vs Behavioral Economics Explained. (And Why That Matters for Game Learning Systems) by Julia Keren-Detar. Ever wonder how instructional designers create training games that really work? It’s part game design knowledge and a lot of behavioral psychology. Cognitive bias is something we think about often. It’s very important to understand how cognitive bias work.

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Why Professional Terminology gets in Your Way Professionally

Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development

Ever consider that the professional terminology you use can get in your way, professionally? Over the course of your career, the words you use to communicate with professional peers creates your future habits. You have a signature set of behaviors and mannerisms which lead you to make assumptions: about others. Planning your next corporate or association meeting?

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Meeting Design for Managers, Makers, and Everyone

Root

Kevin M. Hoffman wrote the book Meeting Design for Managers, Makers, and Everyone with a simple goal in mind: helping people have meetings that empower better work. Knowing your own style of facilitation, and the style of facilitation needed in a particular meeting, can be the difference between a successful collaboration and a failed, forced, or disconnected one.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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The Best Way for HR to Empower Managers to Take the Reins on Engagement

Quantum Workplace

HR understands the importance of employee engagement. They see the way it affects office morale , productivity , and profits. Engaging employees is one of the most important things HR does, and more organizations are exploring every avenue to create better workplace experiences. Unfortunately, all this effort may be going to waste – if managers don’t buy in, that is.

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Merging: How Traffic Mirrors Organizational Change

Forbes Coaches Council

Those points of congestion on the highway are representative of how we often respond in business, especially when dealing with new or changing circumstances.

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Is My Company Required to Offer Commuter Benefits?

Commuter Benefit Solutions

If you are interested in saving money on your commute, you’ve probably wondered, “Is my company required to offer commuter benefits?”. The answer depends on where you live.

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