Advos
AUGUST 31, 2017
Happy Friday. Our weekly recap of funding, mergers & acquisition, and partnership news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace is below. Sign-up for our weekly Hot in HR newsletter to get these updates via email. FUNDING. Gigster lands $20 million to help companies hire on-demand software teams. TravelBank Raises $25M in Series B Funding Round.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 31, 2017
Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath continues to devastate Texas and Louisiana. As an HR pro who has been through hurricanes, I empathize with the people in the area. You’re trying to take care of your family. And you’re trying to take care of your “work” family. So, I wanted to put together a list of resources that might help. (Oh, and on an unrelated note, I have some news about HR Bartender that I’d like to share.).
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Justworks
AUGUST 31, 2017
If you’re looking for a way to subsidize some of your company’s costs, applying for a research and development (R&D) tax credit may be an option — even if you’re a small business. The R&D tax credit deadline is on September 30th in order to get the credit applied in the third quarter this year, so we’ve rounded up some common questions about the credit, along with how Justworks can help you out.
ACA Times
AUGUST 31, 2017
While healthcare is expected to continue to be discussed when Congress reconvenes in September, some state governments are taking steps of their own to shore up the Affordable Care Act impact on healthcare services at the state level. For example, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker this month signed House Bill 3822 into law. The bill is expected to raise $200 million to increase funding for MassHealth, the state’s initiative to provide healthcare to lower income families and individuals (both
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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Kazoo
AUGUST 31, 2017
HR managers are busy. When your day job is all-consuming, it’s not always easy to find the time to read about the latest and greatest management strategies that could benefit your team. What’s even more difficult is then uncovering the best ways to incorporate those ideas into your existing processes in a time- and budget-conscious way. For this month’s social media recap of the industry’s top influencers, we are spotlighting articles from HR experts offering practical tips and tricks for HR man
Human Resources Today brings together the best content for HR professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hppy
AUGUST 31, 2017
As a freelancer you are your own boss. You may have chosen this path specifically because you want to be able to control your work, your time and your decisions. However, when interactions with customers, suppliers, technical contacts, and colleagues begin to infringe on your ability to manage your work the way you want to, you’re right back in the undesirable situation of being controlled by others.
TalentCulture
AUGUST 31, 2017
If you had asked most people at the turn of the millennium what the next 20 years would bring as technology evolved, most assumed that we would be zipping around in flying cars by 2017. They envisioned that we would float to our offices in human-size vacuum transit tubes—like checks entering a bank—unlock our offices with a retina scan, and get to work at our massive digital switchboard of holographic computers.
Everwise
AUGUST 31, 2017
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives are more relevant now than ever. As we become more connected across markets and have greater access to each other at work through globalization in all its forms, companies must engage a range of diverse talent to maintain their competitiveness. Organizations with diverse workforces are more innovative, adaptive, and ultimately successful.
TalentCulture
AUGUST 31, 2017
Culture–we all talk about its importance, but companies still continue to struggle to create and nurture a positive work culture. To understand the issues that most leaders are having with culture, we have to go back to the basics. Values are the foundation of an organization’s culture – for better or worse. The challenge is that most leaders do not pay attention to the health of their work culture, and it’s rare for leaders to be held accountable for the quality of their work environment
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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.
Workology
AUGUST 31, 2017
Between work, family and crazy side gigs, I’ve given up on the idea of finding time to read. Podcasts allow me to do what every working parent does best – multitask. I listen to loads of them and. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
WorqIQ
AUGUST 31, 2017
Does your personal vision statement inspire others to greatness? Is it hardwired into the DNA of your people? If not, take time today to further refine your vision, and collaborate with your team on an action plan to bring your company's vision to life. Read More» The post The Power of Personal Vision to Drive Organizational Change appeared first on Switch & Shift.
i4cp
AUGUST 31, 2017
Spending an hour with Anthony Kennedy Shriver and learning about the Best Buddies initiative is time well spent! Shriver, founder of Best Buddies International, is the latest guest on Leading the Way ( now available on iTunes ). He is inspiring, enthusiastic, informative, and brings to life the importance of creating a diverse workforce. In the podcast, he’ll share several interesting stories, as well as what it was like growing up in one of America’s most well-known family.
Insperity
AUGUST 31, 2017
Developing talent is a crucial component in the bag of tricks you use to stay ahead of the competition and increase your business’s success. Ideally, learning and development should be a win-win. They can help your employees be more productive and streamline your processes, resulting in a better bottom line. Training also shows employees you value them enough to invest in their development, fostering a sense of validation that can translate into higher levels of satisfaction and retention.
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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.
Workable
AUGUST 31, 2017
To hire Mobile Developers , use Boolean search strings to find qualified candidates and enhance your pipeline. Modify our search strings examples based on platforms, frameworks and languages you want your Mobile Developers to be familiar with. Generic search string to find Mobile Developers. Here’s an example of a generic search string that you can further modify to find resumes: (intitle:resume OR inurl:resume) “mobile developer” -job -jobs -sample -examples.
Total Employee Recognition
AUGUST 31, 2017
It’s almost that time of year again! That’s right, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is just around the corner. From September 10 - September 16, organizations will be honoring those unsung heroes -- truck drivers. Although they seldom get the credit they deserve, truck drivers are the backbone of the U.S. economy. Considering that over 70% of all freight tonnage is transported via trucks, America would come to a stop if it wasn’t for truckers.
Workable
AUGUST 31, 2017
Use this Content Writer job description template to attract and hire qualified candidates. Feel free to modify this template to include your job duties. Content Writer responsibilities include: Researching industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews and studies). Writing clear marketing copy to promote our products/services. Preparing well-structured drafts using Content Management Systems.
Compensation Today
AUGUST 31, 2017
This is a lesson from our forthcoming ecourse on compensation analytics, and builds on what we covered in the post on setting goals. Be on the lookout for the course launch, which includes helpful examples and insightful exercises — coming soon! It’s time to get technical. In this step, we introduce five critical comp measures — more specifically, categories of measures.
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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.
Blu Ivy Group
AUGUST 31, 2017
Everyone wants top quality employees. Top quality employees help increase revenue and productivity, drive innovation and customer satisfaction, and have enormous influence on your overall business brand. That makes attracting top talent as crucial to your business strategy as advertising your products and services. Branding isn’t just about selling your business to customers.
Accurate Background
AUGUST 31, 2017
As the recruitment industry evolves, staying compliant with the latest legislative updates remains a high priority. Inquiring about a candidate’s salary history has become a growing topic of discussion and jurisdictions throughout the country have made significant changes to prohibit employers from having the ability to request this information. Several jurisdictions have recently passed laws prohibiting employers from inquiring about, or relying upon, a job applicant’s salary history in their h
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 31, 2017
“Sometimes I want to throw in the towel at work. Employees are looking to me for leadership and sometimes I just want to quit.” As an HR leader, do thoughts similar to these ever cross your mind? What I hear from Kathy Albarado, Founder and CEO of Helios HR is that, in many cases, there is a disconnect between stated expectation and actual performance, making the need for clear communication a key issue in the workplace.
IO At Work
AUGUST 31, 2017
Leaders and employees are not always prepared to succeed on virtual teams, especially when they are composed of people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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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?
Select International
AUGUST 31, 2017
“Volunteer Opportunities Available” is not always the first line that employers think to include in job descriptions. However, more and more job seekers are researching companies to see if they're affiliated with non-profits or charities that would afford them the opportunity to get involved. If your organization has an established relationship with a nonprofit, including volunteer opportunities in the job description allows you to display the impact you are making outside of the office and your
Steve Boese
AUGUST 31, 2017
Quick announcement and an invitation to join me at my friends from Virgin Pulse next Wednesday, September 6 at 2PM ET for a FREE webinar on The Business Value of Employee Wellbeing. This is an incredibly interesting topic, one that I have written about previously at HR Executive and about which Trish McFarlane and I did a recent HR Happy Hour Podcast on.
Paychex
AUGUST 31, 2017
Businesses that can successfully plan for growth despite feelings of being overwhelmed or complacency are the ones that can help secure the future they have in mind for their organization. We break down the why, when, and how of scaling a business for success.
Workable
AUGUST 31, 2017
This UI/UX Designer job description template is easy to customize for your company’s needs. For similar roles, check our UI Designer and UX Designer job descriptions. UI/UX Designer responsibilities include: Gathering and evaluating user requirements, in collaboration with product managers and engineers. Illustrating design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps.
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.
SutiHR
AUGUST 31, 2017
Manual time and attendance tracking is frustrating; it takes a lot of time and patience. Automating the time tracking process simplifies employee scheduling, results in more accurate pay, and decreases labor costs – a sophisticated time and attendance tracking system can help in this. But, selecting a reliable and efficient time and attendance management system.
ApplicantPro
AUGUST 31, 2017
We live in a world run by smart phones and text messages. We can rent a movie, order dinner, and confirm an airplane ticket right from our pockets. Smartphones, along with texting, have become a common necessity in today’s day and age. It is not out of the ordinary for you to receive text notifications from various service providers ranging from doctor appointment reminders, to alerting you that your car service is done.
Lattice
AUGUST 31, 2017
Last week, an email Elon Musk sent to Tesla employees a few years ago started making the rounds. In the note, Musk explains his thoughts on how great companies should communicate. His main points are as follows: Companies should avoid forcing employees to follow a “chain of command” to share their ideas. This tends to force many different people to be involved in every conversation—which slows things down significantly.
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