Wed.Dec 07, 2016

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Executive Freelancers: An Interview With Antoinette Forth

Everwise

Everyone knows work is changing, but it’s the breadth and magnitude of that change that we’ve yet to fully understand. That’s especially true when you look to independent workers in this country. The U.S. workforce is now 35 percent freelance , and it’s growing quickly. In February, Deloitte reported that 51 percent of executives planned to hire freelancers more this year than they did in 2015.

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A Federal Court Temporarily Blocks the Final Overtime Rule: What Now?

Paychex

On November 22, just as many U.S. businesses were preparing to make, or had made, staffing and salary adjustments to meet the new Federal Overtime Rule, it all came to an abrupt halt. Now what should business owners do?

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San José’s New Scheduling Ordinance

HRWatchdog

Be aware of local ordinances for minimum wage, paid sick leave and other employment laws. On November 8, 2016, the voters of San José passed an ordinance that requires employers to provide hours to existing employees before they hire new employees. Before hiring new employees, including through a staffing or temporary agency, employers must offer additional hours to existing employees who, in the employers’ good faith and reasonable judgment, have the skills and experience to perform the work.

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Dear ReWorker: My Boss and I Disagree on an Employees Raise, What Can I do?

Cornerstone On Demand

Dear ReWorker, I'm an HR manager of a small company. My boss lives on the East Coast. His assistant, who works in the West Coast office with me, is up for her first annual review. I think she seems good and should get a traditional merit increase, but my boss is telling me she's terrible and doesn't deserve a raise. He hasn't ever given me anything to write her up for, and the only solid criticism I can get out of him is that she, "doesn't anticipate [his] needs.

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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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How to Write Perfect Smart Goals (Example)

EmployeeConnect

In this modern world, anyone would know that in order to get from A to B you’ll need a set of clearly defined goals. Why? Because goals are basically a list of “what to do’s” to get you to where you want to be. Goals are generally easy to write because people know exactly what they want and they know it’ll only involve doing one or two things to get it.

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Technology Created Virtual Employees—Now Use It to Engage Them!

ATD Human Capital

A work from home arrangement makes sense for both employees and their organizations. Remote employees find working from home convenient, and they save time and money when they don't have to go to the office every day. Organizations can retain competent employees who might otherwise have to leave because of relocation or other personal constraints. And if there’s a lack of talent locally, companies look for it in other cities, saving money on the costs associated with having people in an of

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The Beauty of Hiring People with Disabilities

EDSI

In addition, I have seen that people with disabilities bring unique perspectives to the table. Many of them have learned to think outside of the box to overcome architectural, attitudinal, and accessible technology barriers that are still a part of their daily lives. Will this seasoned ability contribute to your team and your bottom line? Absolutely.

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How Do You Actually Change Performance Management?

Kazoo

A lot of HR attention is focused on finding the best talent, making your company attractive to those with impressive LinkedIn profiles and courting the most sought-after professionals. It makes sense: you need the right people to be successful. But too often times those who are considering positions with your company get more attention than those who already work there.

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Talent Mobility Case Studies and Research [Podcast]

UpstartHR

In the latest episode of We’re Only Human, I explore talent mobility and its applications in the workplace. Talent mobility is the practice of using internal talent to fill temporary or permanent roles. Unlike succession, which is typically a top-down approach, talent mobility takes into account the interests and aspirations of employees. As a talent practice, the idea of talent mobility isn’t necessarily new.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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Apple Pie, Chevrolet and Glassdoor's "Pledge To Thrive" Badge.

The HR Capitalist

Glassdoor - you have to hand it to them - they know how to market their solution. Just announced at Glassdoor - a " Pledge to Thrive " badge. Here's the rundown from the Glassdoor blog: "Now, Glassdoor is partnering with Thrive Global —Arianna Huffington’s new and groundbreaking venture to lower stress and burnout, and enhance well-being and productivity—to showcase employers who prioritize a thriving workplace.

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Proposed Changes To Form 5500? Here Are Some More Per AICPA

ACA Times

Over the past year, Form 5500 has gone through changes and proposed modifications in an effort to streamline healthcare information reporting on the part of employers. The Department of Labor , The Department of the Treasury , The IRS , and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation have joined forces for quality control and data mining when it comes to annual reporting.

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How Do You Actually Change Performance Management?

Kazoo

A lot of HR attention is focused on finding the best talent, making your company attractive to those with impressive LinkedIn profiles and courting the most sought-after professionals. It makes sense: you need the right people to be successful. But too often times those who are considering positions with your company get more attention than those who already work there.

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A Different Way to Think About Overtime Pay

Laurie Ruettimann

It’s pretty miserable to work overtime. I know this because I’ve worked plenty of overtime in my life. In fact, I worked overtime during my summer jobs throughout school and in several of my early HR jobs. While it was okay to earn time-and-a-half for my efforts beyond my typical 40-hour workweek, I would’ve appreciated a higher base salary and more coworkers.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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How Resilient Company Cultures Ensure Business Continuity

TalentCulture

It is fascinating that in only a few short years, the entire business community has changed. What’s more, it’s only going to keep changing as attitudes and technologies continue to evolve. To stay on top, a business must remain relevant and be prepared to make the most of the constantly shifting market. Endless ideas and tips are thrown at business owners as a result—with the number one focus on adopting an agile company culture.

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Four Leadership Insights about Employee Motivation During the Holiday Season

WorqIQ

In the case of the holiday season, a missing part of that bigger picture is frequently a perspective on how employee objectives and company objectives align. A disconnect here is almost always the root of motivation issues, and it is no different during the month of December. Read More» The post Four Leadership Insights about Employee Motivation During the Holiday Season appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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my boss crashed an employee’s wedding and now everyone hates him

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’m an executive assistant. My boss made an unpopular personnel decision, and I’m the one who is bearing the brunt of it because everyone is upset with my him. He went to a coworker’s wedding because he had a question about something and she was the only one who could answer it. One of the groom’s relatives is a police officer and she had to escort my boss out because he wouldn’t leave.

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Past, present and future - what's the correct tense for HR Tech?

HR Zone

Change. The year 2016: Grammatically correct in HR Tech?

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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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Improve Your Hiring Quality With These 3 Measures

TLNT: The Business of HR

One of the most valuable performance metrics for recruitment is the quality of each hire made. However, most talent leaders believe they aren’t measuring quality of hire effectively. According to LinkedIn’s 2016 Global Recruiting survey , only 33% of respondents feel that their methodologies are strong, and an even smaller 5% felt it “best in class.”.

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7 Leadership Traits You Should Be Hiring, Promoting For & Developing Today

Workology

A best in talent organization never sleeps. If they do, they get left behind and your future organizational leaders move on to new companies and different careers. Your business suffers, business goes unrealized and those future leaders didn’t know the big plans you had for them with you. In today’s tough talent market, candidates have options. Your employees have options, and most of those with options happen to be your most tenured, valued and talented employees.

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HR Is So Much More than Compliance and Recruiting

Acacia HR Solutions

HR is so misunderstood. I’m fairly certain that every function feels that way. Ask anyone what we do and they will come back with a fairly short list of answers that all boils down to two things: hire and fire. Everything in between gets lost and yet, that is where the bulk of the work.

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These Life Skills Can Help You Find a Job

Corn on the Job

Pic by geralt. There are some skills in life that you might learn for your own personal benefit. However, these skills could also be advantages when you’re looking for a job. If you know how to do them for your own needs, you can usually apply them to your work too. In fact, there are several regular life skills that many employers will require you to have.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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The Employee Engagement- Corporate Culture Connection

Employee Engagement Group

Our guest blog post this month by Cynthia Fortsmann of CultureTalk gives great insights into the relationship between culture and engagement in the workplace, including how to cultivate a culture that attracts and engages employees who can help your organization succeed. -Bob Kelleher, Chief Engagement Officer, @BobKelleher The Employee Engagement-Corporate Culture Connection How people feel about the.

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Is Your Employee Survey Worthless?

TLNT: The Business of HR

Every year, human resource professionals in companies everywhere conduct an employee satisfaction survey. Oftentimes, it’s the same questionnaire they emailed the year before. But HR workers should scrutinize their surveys, improving questions to make the ordeal worth everyone’s while.

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9 FMLA record keeping requirements employers need to know

HR Morning

When an employee goes on FMLA leave, it can pay to double-check that your FMLA record keeping processes are up to snuff, should your FMLA administration/processes ever be called into question. . Employment law attorneys recommend periodic internal audits of all record keeping practices. That way, if there’s ever a dispute, you’ll be able to produce the required documentation — not to mention stay in compliance with federal laws.

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Business app usage: UK companies trail European counterparts

HR Zone

Business. UK firms trail European counterparts on app usage.

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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how to handle pressure to donate money at work

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: What is your recommendation when you’re being pressured at work to contribute to a charity drive that you either don’t support or can’t afford? What if your manager is the one doing the pressuring? I received about five emails in the last two days on the subject, reporting on who has already given and strongly encouraging the rest of us to pitch in.

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Thinking “Outside the Box” is NOT a Cliché

Jeff Waldman

We hear this term all the time. Perhaps it’s because our workplace is as diverse and global as ever before. Or maybe it’s because rapid and constant change is the norm, and we are expected to be effectively able to cope and deal with change. Or maybe it’s because it’s just sexy and cool to push boundaries, challenge the status quo and do things differently.

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The Impact of a Growth Mindset on Employee Engagement

Maritz Motivation

“The pursuit of mastery is an ever-onward almost.” — Sarah Lewis. Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck broke ground with her research on “mindset” — what she called “the new psychology of success.” In her book detailing her research into the effect mindset has on our lives as humans, Dweck highlights two starkly contrasting views of potential. Dweck posited a “fixed mindset” was one that assumes our traits are largely established ‘givens’ held to a fixed standard that measure objective success or f