Compensation Today
JUNE 13, 2016
Jenni Marquez, CCP, PayScale Compensation Professional Most organizations don’t intend to pay employees low, but market shifts and legislation changes can often result in underpaid employees. If budget is tight and you’re concerned about how to tackle the problem without giving your CFO a panic attack, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with some things to consider and tips on how to address the situation.
HRWatchdog
JUNE 13, 2016
Public comment is open until July 1, 2016! The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed enforcement guidance relating to national origin discrimination and is seeking public input prior to finalizing the guidance. While EEOC guidance is not binding on the courts, it does set forth the EEOC’s position and indicates how it will act to enforce anti-discrimination laws.
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UpstartHR
JUNE 13, 2016
Today marks my first day at a new company, and I have to say that I’m very excited about the weeks and months ahead. Two years ago I joined Brandon Hall Group as an analyst to see if that was the direction I wanted to go with my career. I’ve been doing an informal analyst “thing” here at upstartHR since 2009, and what I learned was the “formal” analyst role isn’t all that different from what I’ve done here.
EmployeeConnect
JUNE 13, 2016
You may or may not have heard of Martin Luther King’s famous “I have a dream…!”. Whether you have or haven’t, the point coming across is each and every person on this planet has a dream. Some dreams are smaller but simple or bigger but complex. We all have different dreams and we hope to achieve them one day. A common dream that every person has is to explore what the real world has to offer – aka. travel for a holiday.
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Kazoo
JUNE 13, 2016
Baseball season is well underway and it got us thinking about coaching – and specifically how performance management practices can take some cues from the sports world. Better employee performance management is a well-known and ongoing priority for HR. It’s possible to coach your managers to be better coaches themselves. You can change your company culture to be one of ongoing development and opportunity if you think of performance management in the same way coaches approach their te
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Hppy
JUNE 13, 2016
There was a time, and are still times, when being emotional or empathic were viewed as weak skills that had no place in effective management. In today’s business climate, to navigate the increasingly complex factors in successful leadership, leaders not only need to be intelligent and strong decision makers, but they also need to have excellent social skills.
Pomello
JUNE 13, 2016
For all the talk surrounding Facebook’s Trending Topics over the past few weeks, one aspect of the story that hasn’t received much coverage is Facebook’s toxic work environment. One former member of the Trending Topics team claims “poor management, coupled with intimidation, favoritism and sexism” resulted in a demoralizing environment and an unusually high number of employees quitting.
Trinet
JUNE 13, 2016
With all the rules and potential penalties within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it may be tempting to make some changes to business structure to avoid headaches or increased cost. Be aware that. Visit site for full story.
Kazoo
JUNE 13, 2016
Baseball season is well underway and it got us thinking about coaching – and specifically how performance management practices can take some cues from the sports world. Better employee performance management is a well-known and ongoing priority for HR. It’s possible to coach your managers to be better coaches themselves. You can change your company culture to be one of ongoing development and opportunity if you think of performance management in the same way coaches approach their te
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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.
WorkHuman
JUNE 13, 2016
Every week, it seems, we read news about more companies “blowing up” performance management. Just a few days ago, GE executives said they are considering scrapping the annual raise in favor of, “being more flexible and re-thinking how we define rewards.”. On the blog, I’ve recently written about the death of the annual review , the growing emphasis on coaching and feedback , and performance management’s fatal flaws.
Kazoo
JUNE 13, 2016
Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. Intermedix Uses HighGround to Build Culture. When this organization acquired more than 20 companies over the years, it also inherited 20 more company cultures. How did it integrate these unique subcultures into one, cohesive, high-performing brand?
The People Equation
JUNE 13, 2016
After a powerful presentation on “The Optimism Quotient: Changing Our Mind, Fueling Our Success” at the WorkHuman conference, happiness researcher Michelle Gielan conducted a Q & A. One of the first questions out of the gate is probably one she hears a lot. An audience member said, “I really believe in the power of an optimistic outlook and I work to demonstrate that at work.
Laurie Ruettimann
JUNE 13, 2016
The only HR competency that matters is trustworthiness. Go ahead and earn your SPHR and SHRM-SCP. Add it to a distinguished list of undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas that are directly related to the world of business. That’s fabulous. But when the chips are down, will you do the right thing? If you make a mistake, will you admit it and contain it?
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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.
The HR Capitalist
JUNE 13, 2016
The 2016 NBA Finals continue tonight with Game 5, as the Golden State Warriors look to close out the Cleveland Cavaliers and take their second straight NBA Title. What can you learn from the Warriors about talent? Pretty simple, actually - look to evolve how you view talent as the rules of your game change, and after you reset what you value most, think about what behavioral characteristics matter most to make your team a group of interchangeable parts that can successfully work as a team.
TalentCulture
JUNE 13, 2016
The other day, I ordered a new drink at Starbucks. Normally, I have my go-to favorite, but for some reason I felt like a change. As I was sipping the foamy concoction, I realized something: I made the switch because of unofficial influencer marketing tactics. My friend had been gushing about the drink during our latest meeting, and that recommendation triggered my subsequent purchase.
WorqIQ
JUNE 13, 2016
13 Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council share crisis strategies to help keep your team on track and help your them stay cool in a crisis. Read More» The post 13 Crisis Strategies for Keeping Your Team On Track appeared first on Switch & Shift.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 13, 2016
A reader writes: As a college senior, I applied to law school and deferred admission to a top-3 law school. I was never very interested in law, but I majored in sociology and didn’t know what other grad school I’d be a good fit for. I have been working as a business analyst at a major consulting firm for the past two years. Each spring, I’ve reassessed whether I’m ready for law school.
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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?
TalentCulture
JUNE 13, 2016
While technology has expanded the ways and means through which HR professionals can continue their education, the most rewarding and valuable professional development experiences always occur in real life. On June 19, more than 15,000 attendees will converge on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for four days of learning, sharing and networking at the SHRM 2016 Annual Conference & Exposition.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 13, 2016
If you’re struggling with mental health issues, you have to deal not just with the issue itself, but also with the anxiety of trying to figure out how much, if anything, you can tell your boss about what you’re dealing with. That’s frustrating because in some cases, you might want to give your manager context for why you’re not fully 100% at work, just like you might if you weren’t all full speed while getting over the flu.
Acacia HR Solutions
JUNE 13, 2016
I had to have a really tough conversation with a leader recently. The kind where I schedule time, go into the office and then invite the leader out to lunch. Since I’m not always on-sight with my clients, they usually know when I do this, I need to have a serious conversation that they may.
About Human Resources
JUNE 13, 2016
Want to improve your skill in dealing with everyday people? Use these 10 tips to make your work with people like your coworkers and boss even more successful.
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.
Workology
JUNE 13, 2016
This morning Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner sat down together to announce that Microsoft is planning to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion — in cash. The deal has been approved by both boards — unanimously even — but still must pass regulatory approval, and is Nadella’s first big acquisition since becoming CEO two years ago.
NoExcusesHR
JUNE 13, 2016
It sounds so simple. So easy. We're taught to do it from the time we are "forced" to share with other kids at pre-school. That same mantra flows through our formative years and into our working life. When facing a difficult situation, just do the right thing. No problem, right? After all, we're leaders, so we always make the right decisions. (epic eye roll here) But seriously, we do, don't we?
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 13, 2016
Looking for an inexpensive way to make espresso in your office or at home? Look no further than Breville’s Café Venezia Espresso Machine. I have been using the Café Venezia Espresso Machine for over a month now and I am thoroughly enjoying it! What a great little espresso machine. With Breville’s Café Venezia Espresso Machine I can […].
Ceridian
JUNE 13, 2016
Compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is one of the biggest challenges facing employers. Uncertainty about ACA requirements is causing many employers to rethink their health benefits plan design. Learn best practices to comply with ACA reporting requirements and what changes to expect in the Affordable Care Act in 2017. Join this special live webcast on Wednesday, June 15 from 2 – 3 p.m.
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.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 13, 2016
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My coworkers are having an affair and one is up for a promotion to manage the other. Two colleagues (“Chris” and “Jamie”) are having an affair, and have been for several years. They’re both married. Only a few people know (I think), and I haven’t heard anyone gossiping about it.
Workology
JUNE 13, 2016
With so many specializations and skills to learn these days, it can be difficult to decide which is actually going to give you an edge in your job search. But employers are expecting more out of their potential hires, therefore, to go without any type of specialization or skill that sets you apart may be remiss. As you look for potential specialization opportunities, one to keep in mind is business analytics.
Criteria Corp
JUNE 13, 2016
Different jobs call for different abilities. A well-known best practice for hiring people is to perform a thorough job requirements analysis that documents which skills and abilities are necessary for the job. But when it comes to discovering exactly which qualities best predict job success for a particular role at your organization, knowing where to start can be a challenge.
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