The Tim Sackett Project
APRIL 12, 2017
Robert Combs over at Fast Company had a brilliant article recently, and if you’re in Recruiting or HR, it’s a must read! If you’re looking for a job, it’s also a must read! Here was Robert’s concept. A.I. (robots) are running the world. It’s the biggest innovation to come into recruiting since Big Data (wait, didn’t we always have data…).
Lighthouse
APRIL 12, 2017
About the Author: Jarrett Lee is a Research Associate Intern at Lighthouse Research. His research focuses on case studies of companies that successfully deliver results on their talent and learning transformation projects. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Communication Arts as well as a Master’s of Science in Human Resource Management. . In my last blog, I wrote about the importance of diversity and inclusion, the relationship between diversity and business performance , and some best practices fo
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RecognizeThis!
APRIL 12, 2017
By Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Givers find energy when they give in self-protective and personally meaningful ways, and when they are recognized and reminded of how their contributions matter. It’s not just about giving and taking anymore. Recent research by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele shows that the type of giving matters – specifically whether you are a “selfless” or a “self-protective” giver.
Lighthouse
APRIL 12, 2017
This week I have had the pleasure of attending and speaking at Skillsoft Perspectives in Las Vegas. It has been a great event and I enjoyed the content and the updates on the technology. The SumTotal platform is continuing to evolve, and the new system architecture is going to lend a hand to that as development continues. Focus this year for @SumTotalSystems : taking advantage of unified data model for Learn, Talent, and Workforce applications.
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ACA Times
APRIL 12, 2017
The Affordable Care Act may be here to stay, but changes to antitrust laws may affect how the healthcare insurance industry does business. The House of Representatives approved legislation that would eliminate the McCarran-Ferguson Act after 70 years. This legislation would allow for certain information sharing among insurers, including historic loss information, which would otherwise be out of line with antitrust laws.
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ATD Human Capital
APRIL 12, 2017
Listen closely—your business might depend on it. Competitive salaries and a generous vacation policy may keep employees happy, but the true culture of a company can’t be bought. Empathy in the workplace , or the awareness of other people’s feelings and needs, must be actively fostered. You heard that right: Empathy is the secret to building a more formidable company.
TalentCulture
APRIL 12, 2017
It isn’t always easy finding a career that fits like a glove, but the pressure to do so is great for many of us. We are aware that our career comprises a significant part of our identity , and to a certain extent, our happiness at work impacts our happiness at home. We want to find a career that means something, that inspires and motivates us, and matches our personality type.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 12, 2017
A reader writes: Three of my reports (two staff and their team manager) were sent to a two-day conference on the other side of the state. According to one of the staff, Sally, when they were back at the hotel after the first day the team manager invited the two of them into his room and offered them a joint to smoke with him. Sally declined, her colleague did not.
TalentCulture
APRIL 12, 2017
As a concept, agile working is concerned with empowering employees and removing traditional constraints, providing staff with the freedom to work when, where and however they like. In today’s age of smartphones and tablets, video calling and cloud storage, it is also becoming increasingly popular. Indeed, a 2015 study from Stanford University found that flexible workers were more productive, less likely to take sick days and produced a superior overall performance.
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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.
The HR Capitalist
APRIL 12, 2017
I'm up over at CareerBuilder talking about how understanding your audience is the key to great onboarding , with some generational twists. Here's a taste: As with anything talent-related, generational differences should be considered as you are building your onboarding platform at your company. Here’s what you need to know about generations as it relates to onboarding: Millennials/Z – Hopeful that you don’t absolutely suck as an employer, but actively scanning for signs that you do suck.
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 12, 2017
For decades, HR organizations have operated with a “softer approach” to business, relying more on intuition and less on hard facts to make workforce decisions. It’s an approach that allows HR practitioners to get the job done, but makes it more challenging to align HR strategy with business value.
TalentCulture
APRIL 12, 2017
As a concept, agile working is concerned with empowering employees and removing traditional constraints, providing staff with the freedom to work when, where and however they like. In today’s age of smartphones and tablets, video calling and cloud storage, it is also becoming increasingly popular. Indeed, a 2015 study from Stanford University found that flexible workers were more productive, less likely to take sick days and produced a superior overall performance.
TLNT: The Business of HR
APRIL 12, 2017
Is your new leader completely prepared for his or her new role in your business before he or she walks in the door?
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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.
TalentCulture
APRIL 12, 2017
It isn’t always easy finding a career that fits like a glove, but the pressure to do so is great for many of us. We are aware that our career comprises a significant part of our identity , and to a certain extent, our happiness at work impacts our happiness at home. We want to find a career that means something, that inspires and motivates us, and matches our personality type.
WorqIQ
APRIL 12, 2017
If you've been following the trends in the HR world, it's likely you've heard the phrase "gig economy" tossed around in more than a few publications. So what is a gig economy and why is it getting so much attention? A quick Google search provides the following definition: A gig economy is a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs.
HR Zone
APRIL 12, 2017
Future. Interview: Erin Hatton, Associate Professor.
Compensation Today
APRIL 12, 2017
You may have heard a little something about the United States women’s national soccer team and their fight for fair pay , which ended the day after Equal Pay Day. While we know that compensation for both the women’s and men’s teams is set by collective bargaining agreements, play along with us as we look at the process of conducting a salary market study through the lens of this situation.
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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?
Benefitfocus
APRIL 12, 2017
Use these pointed questions to make sure your benefits technology provider is committed to the security of your sensitive data.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 12, 2017
A reader writes: Almost five years ago, while I was in college, I founded and incorporated an all-volunteer nonprofit (“AVO”) in my hometown. A group of friends wanted to do it because we liked the field but couldn’t find another organization that provided appropriate opportunities, and I was cajoled into leadership. Now, it’s a drain on my ability to function and I can’t figure out how to leave.
POPinNow
APRIL 12, 2017
Being a good leader is hard enough, but when a change in supervision happens it can throw your organization for a loop. The new boss on the block comes with changes in the protocol, which will occasion professional adjustments to adapt to the new arrangement. However, with proper preparation, it shouldn’t bring any negative impacts to the running of the business and employees’ careers.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 12, 2017
High levels of employee engagement can translate to many competitive advantages, including increased customer satisfaction. We looked at that correlation last month in How Employee Happiness Increases Client Retention. David Dourgarian, CEO of TempWorks Software, made the argument that business owners and top executives need to realize that customer retention doesn’t occur in executive offices, but with the employees that communicate with the company’s clients on a daily basis.
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.
Ask a Manager
APRIL 12, 2017
A reader writes: Our online application system asks candidates to provide salary requirements, and of course we have in mind a target salary for our new hire. How can I best respond to candidates who have salary requirements well outside our range? If the candidate’s target salary is literally double our budget, I don’t want to waste anyone’s time.
Steve Boese
APRIL 12, 2017
As the 2007-2008 financial crisis and subsequent economic recession fade further and further into the distance, we don't in 2017 talk about unemployment all that much. The sustained recovery in the labor market has pushed unemployment to near "full employment" levels of about 4.5% in the US, and in many sectors and job roles most employers would report 'good help is hard to find'.
WorqIQ
APRIL 12, 2017
Being a successful leader that enjoys a fair amount of downtime is hard and requires a lot of skills. It is unreasonable to expect that all leaders are naturally born because they get where they want through tons of challenges, meetings, and planning. The world’s most famous leaders, such as Warren Buffett, Angela Merkel, Aung […] Read more. Read More» The post The best tools for lazy but successful leaders appeared first on Switch & Shift.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 12, 2017
by Andre Lavoie , CEO of ClearCompany. A good mentorship program has many benefits. It keeps employees engaged and makes them willing to stay with the company for a longer period of time. It’s a benefit many Millennials are hoping to experience as they make their way through their professional careers. In fact, a 2016 Gallup study, How Millennials Want to Work and Live , found 87% of Millennials believe professional development is important within a job.
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.
Mercer
APRIL 12, 2017
Meet Mercer PeoplePro HR Strategy & Talent Management specialist, Rob Parrish. Rob’s experience spans HR disciplines, from policy development and compliance, to talent management programs and organizational design. The post Mercer PeoplePro Spotlight — Rob Parrish appeared first on Mercer PeoplePro Blog.
Berkshire Associates
APRIL 12, 2017
In March, the Department of Labor’s Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) denied Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' (OFCCP) motion for summary judgement and the trial started on Friday, April 7. The lawsuit, filed by OFCCP in January, was a result of Google declining to produce additional data for an OFCCP affirmative action compliance review that began in September 2015.
New to HR
APRIL 12, 2017
Welcome to my next post in the series of Eorking in the Gig Economy as a Professional Consultant , in today’s post, I will share both my personal and a few general experiences on being an independent HR Consultant and experimenting with the Gig Economy. Read my earlier post “My Experiment Of Working In The Gig Economy” In my first stint as a “Gigger” back in 2013, I faced several challenges that ultimately led to me leaving this new economy rather quickly.
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