Thu.Jul 21, 2016

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The Rooney Rules Killed NFL Diversity Hiring

The Tim Sackett Project

What the heck is the Rooney Rule? “ The Rooney Rule is a National Football League policy that requires league teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. It is sometimes cited as an example of affirmative action, though there is no quota or preference given to minorities in the hiring of candidates.” Basically, in 2003 the NFL decided that finally, enough was enough in a league where the majority of its players are black and the majori

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How payroll can you help you find superstar performers in the workplace

Sage HRMS

Benoit Gruber, VP, global product marketing at Sage, shares with us how payroll can help you find and keep your star performers. Finding your star performers. Modern HR and payroll technology can help you manage colleague performance and development. With workforce analytics, you can now find your star performers and keep hold of them. Depending on your industry, the cost of your workforce is likely to be between 30-50% of your total overheads.

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Will Automation “Terminate” Occupations? Deconstructing Work Reveals the Answer

Visier

Automation and artificial intelligence will undoubtedly have profound effects on the future of work. One widely-cited estimate suggests that 47% of work in the U.S. may soon be automated. It is easy to get caught up in the hype of “worker versus machine,” but that overlooks the fundamental role that HR and other organization and social leaders will play in constructing work and workplaces best suited to the emerging future. .

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Employers: Keep Your ACA Compliance, Even In Your Health Plan Language

ACA Times

While employers have been urged to maintain ACA compliance when it comes to reporting the health care information of its employees, there’s more to it. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) mandates that employees newly eligible for health care from their organization must receive a Summary Plan Description (SPD), which details their health care plan.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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The Art Of The Exit Interview: Make The Most Out Of Employees Who Leave

Hppy

It is an awful thing when an excellent employee leaves. In some companies, there is an attitude of apathy or contempt when this happens. Those companies are not only leaving a negative impression but also doing themselves a disservice. An exit interview should be a priority when an employee leaves, whether they get fired or they resign, as it gives you valuable information about your company and your employees.

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What Is a “High Potential” Anyway?

Bersin with Deloitte

Recently, we have found ourselves talking with our members about high-potential (“HiPo”) identification and assessment processes more and more frequently. Besides assessing and calibrating critical roles and talent, as well as conducting talent reviews, the identification and development of high-potential talent in an organization is one the most key aspects of succession management.[1] However, we […].

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Here’s To the Crazy Ones: And Why You Don’t Deserve Them

The HR Capitalist

Been doing a lot of performance work for some client companies lately. As you might expect, I’m trying to push the companies to get out of the mindset that the performance review transaction is the reason for the process. Repeat after me: The reason you do any type of coaching or performance management is to migrate employees. If you’re going to do it, you want a system that allows you to support migrating new employees to good performers, and good performers to great employees.

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Stuff That Matters: 3 Steps To Hiring The Right Person

BambooHR

Finding a person to fill a job is easy. Finding the right person for your company is another story. Much like a puzzle piece fits into its place, you must identify both the puzzle and the missing spot you are attempting to fill before you go about locating the piece. At Anonyome Labs, we see […]. The post Stuff That Matters: 3 Steps To Hiring The Right Person appeared first on.

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How CSD & Namely Are Making Work Better for the Deaf

Namely

Many organizations and HR departments consider “diversity and inclusion” a point of improvement in their own workforces—a pillar of strategic HR to be improved and achieved. And then some organizations have diversity and inclusion built right into their products and services, and therefore the DNA of their org. It’s hard to find a more incredible example of such an organization than Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) , the largest nonprofit in the world managed predominantly by deaf and

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

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

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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The 5 Levels Of Social Media Recruitment Maturity

TalentCulture

In the world of talent acquisition, it is all about hiring the right person at the lowest cost and at the right time. After talking to numerous global companies in a myriad of industries, it has become clear that recruitment has unfortunately become an afterthought. Sourcing and recruiting are done as needs come up, and there are very few repeatable processes or procedures in place.

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Leaders, Consider Your Introverts

Workology

This blog first appeared on The Economist’s Executive Education blog here. The author, Kate Rodriguez is a former senior career search researcher and government analyst who covers career development and higher education marketing for The Economist Careers Network. One of the hottest themes in management and leadership today is the importance of understanding the introvert at work.

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HR: Why Social Media Policy Matters More Than Ever

TalentCulture

Social media has been around for a while now. In fact, social media applications have never been more mainstream than they are today. Facebook, not surprisingly, is the big winner, with nearly three-quarters of American adults liking and posting and sharing daily—a number that jumps to a staggering 82 percent when you pinpoint the 18–29-year-old age range.

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You Can Transform Your Culture Using 3.

About Human Resources

Ready to change the culture that exists in your organization? To change your culture, you need to see and understand your culture. Take the first step.

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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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3 Simple Ways to Reignite Engagement in Performance Management

Ceridian

By Maren Hogan, Founder and CEO of Red Branch Media. Employers today know employee engagement is at the root of a high performing workforce. Engaged employees are more productive, satisfied, innovative and loyal. But with seemingly countless resources and suggestions for engaging employees, knowing what actually works and what is just a current management fad is challenging.

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Red light for BA performance appraisal system

HR Zone

Business. Red light for BA performance appraisal system.

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Take Charge of Restaurant Turnover

Outmatch

In the restaurant industry, you may be battling higher-than average turnover, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel. See how you can positively impact turnover by improving the way you select people for your restaurants. The post Take Charge of Restaurant Turnover appeared first on OutMatch.

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The Skills You Need To Succeed In The Big Data Industry

Corn on the Job

It’s no secret that big data is now a big hit. And that means that the rush is on to find talented individuals able to work with this new data paradigm. Over the last five years, the industry has seen demand for data analysts more than quadruple. Big data is one of the most lucrative sectors of the entire economy. And that means that there are significant rewards to be had by job seekers with the right skills for the field.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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ask the readers: bad behavior from job candidates

Ask a Manager

We hear about plenty of bad behavior from job seekers here — from the candidate who sent a cake and a framed photo of himself to the hiring manager (?!), to the person who was intentionally late to interviews as a “strategy,” to the guy who advertised his job-hunting spouse on a billboard, and so many more. Now it’s time to expand our list.

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The Secret that Separates Effective Managers from "Meh" Managers

Quantum Workplace

Effective managers have an open secret that separates them from other professionals in their lane. It's called feedback, and it's not always glowing.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

Gyrus

In the ever-changing climate of business, it is vital that organizational members are able to adapt to their surroundings. At the end of the day, it is the experience of ourselves and our colleagues that make the difference between industry acceptance and being just another small fish in the industry pond. The best way to ready ourselves for this shifting environment is Continuous Learning.

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In defence of night: we treat it with disdain yet spend 26.5 years asleep

HR Zone

Culture. In defence of sleep - we must take action.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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pressure to answer email after-hours causes problems … even when there’s not much email to answer

Ask a Manager

Over at QuickBase’s Fast Track blog today, I take a look at several interesting work-related stories in the news right now, including how to figure out the right amount of pressure to put on your staff, why pressure to answer emails after-hours leads to stress and detachment (even when there’s not actually much email to answer), and more. You can read it here.

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The Wisdom to Master Startup Growth

WorqIQ

Ash Maurya author of "Scaling Lean: Mastering the Key Metrics for Startup Growth," offers keen insights for anyone who is eager to hang their own shingle. Read More» The post The Wisdom to Master Startup Growth appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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my coworker won’t stop complaining about our health insurance and I feel horribly guilty

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: We hired an external contractor to join our team two years ago. Before we interviewed him, he sent me an email asking to confirm that insurance was available because his family’s insurance was through him. Knowing it was available, I said yes it’s available. (I didn’t do any research, I just knew it was available).

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Success is in the Little Details

45 Things

What do dirty, worn sneakers have to do with turning around a business? If you’re LEGOs, it means everything. LEGO executives – who had been told countless times by experts that they were in trouble because future generations would lose interest in the building blocks – decided to pay an 11-year-old boy a visit in 2004. The boy was not only an avid LEGO user, but was passionate about skateboarding.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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10 Steps to Getting Things At Work “Unstuck”

TLNT: The Business of HR

Ever notice how progress in the workplace sometimes moves at a glacial speed or seems totally stuck? If yours is like most workplaces in the world, you have not only noticed this, but found it frustrating.

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Lighting the Spark: Social Capital and Margaret Heffernan

Reward Gateway

We’re fortunate at Reward Gateway to have been inspired and led by some incredible thinkers in employee engagement, company culture, and leadership. Our new series, “Lighting the Spark,” features one of these amazing thinkers every month. In our first post, we are sharing the wonderful Margaret Heffernan. Margaret Heffernan is a five-time CEO and author, exploring the aspects of human nature that ensure success and/or failure.

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Is Milo Yiannopoulos’ Permanent Suspension A Sign of Changing Times At Twitter?

Workology

On Tuesday, Twitter suspended conservative writer, GamerGate advocate and troll, Milo Yiannopulous, after leading the charge against Ghostbusters actress and comedian Leslie Jones. Jones quit the social media platform Monday, after being hit with a barrage of racist, sexist harassment in the wake of the new film’s release. Harassing tweets included threats, racist slurs and homophobic screen caps of tweets made to look as though Jones had shared them.