Fri.Nov 11, 2016

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how much should you listen to your gut in a job interview?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: Today I met with a hiring manager who is looking for a specific area of experience that I have. I was excited about the role before the meeting, but now that we’ve talked — and even though she seemed very nice and capable — I feel like I should run screaming in the other direction. I can identify a few concrete reasons, such as upheaval in their staffing arrangements, but my reasons don’t seem like they’re good enough to justify how strongly I feel

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Where Is the Talent of Tomorrow – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. For the second consecutive year, Great Place to Work has put Kronos on its list of the 50 Best Information Technology Companies to work for in India. Congratulations! And enjoy the post.). “I’m looking for the talent of tomorrow.”.

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The 10 Most Popular Articles Among Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We took a look at the articles staffing and corporate recruiters shared, liked, and commented on the most on LinkedIn during the last 7 days and posted them below. Here are the top posts for this week: 1. 7 Dangerous Character Flaws Recruiters Often Miss -- by Bernard Marr. 2. What We've Learned from Hiring 10,000 Veterans at Hilton -- by Chris Nassetta. 3.

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S.H.E. Summit Recap: Succeeding on Your Own Terms

The Aristocracy of HR

000000000000I had the privilege of attending S.H.E. Summit two weekends ago as press. My attendance at the event was the culmination of a two-year promise I made to myself to get there. I stumbled upon this event a few years ago while on Twitter. I saw the hashtag trending and it immediately peaked my interest. […].

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

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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Managing HR Compliance in the Age of Technology

Hppy

Compliance may not be the rock star of HR tasks, but it is the one that is necessary to keep the band together. In every country, laws and regulations exist to make sure that companies are conducting business with a certain level of standards. Without compliance, businesses are at risk of fines, lawsuits, bankruptcy, and closure. Research by Forrester concluded that businesses who do not effectively manage risk or implement compliance policies are at risk of losing billions of dollars.

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Dear Netflix: Did I Miss a Memo About EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS? (caps intended)

The HR Capitalist

I wish I had a easy way to play audio when you opened posts, because if I did, you'd get the "liberal media' sound bite with this post. "Liberal Media." Probably more the point, "Liberal People on Social Media.". The topic of this one is pretty simple. There's a difference between non-compete clauses for at-will employees and non-competes that are provisions in full-fledged Employment Contracts.

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Don’t Make Your Employees ‘Prisoners’

RecognizeThis!

By Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Motivating employees requires more than compensation, which can create “prisoners.” Instead, companies need to emphasize a richer employee experience. There is an interesting “iceberg” effect when it comes to employee motivation. Company leadership tends to focus on what is immediately visible, both for top talent and for severe underperformers for example.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Talent Acquisition

TLNT: The Business of HR

AI for recruiting is on everyone’s mind these days with a lot of talk on how it’s going to transform recruiting. Artificial intelligence for recruiting is the next generation of software designed to improve or automate some part of the recruiting workflow.

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#WorkTrends Recap: Recruiting Trends and 2017 Predictions

TalentCulture

The world of recruiting and talent acquisition has evolved over the past few decades… and changes are predicted to continue well into the near future. The HR Technology space is teeming with options and competition with new companies coming onto the scene every day. Many will see a bright future, but others will barely see the light of day. This week, special guest host Tim McDonald hosted Talent Board co-founder and chairwoman Elaine Orler to discuss recruiting trends and predictions for

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

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.

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3 costly mistakes that could be lurking in your documentation

HR Morning

It’s not always what’s missing from employee documentation that could get you in trouble. It’s also what may already be in your documentation that could land you on the wrong end of a lawsuit. . Get it out. Recently, employment law attorneys shared some of the costliest mistakes they’ve spotted in employers’ documentation. It’s crucial that HR pros — as well as managers and supervisors — be on the lookout for these mistakes.

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Is eLearning dead? Join us 11/15 for #BersinChat

Bersin with Deloitte

Our third #bersinchat, a new monthly live chat on Twitter, takes place next Tuesday, 11/15 from 4pm to 5pm ET. We host a different chat topic every 3rd Tuesday of each month at the same time. This month’s topic: Is eLearning Dead? Come and chat with @Josh_Bersin, @E_Barisik @danij2 and @jclarey to discuss questions including: Why was […].

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Is Artificial Intelligence in learning an oxymoron?

HR Zone

Future. Is Artificial Intelligence in learning an oxymoron.

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My Boss is Leaving the Company

Evil HR Lady

My boss told me she is resigning. She has given a month’s notice, says she is leaving for a position that will help her grow professionally and still seems to have great relationships with her peers and boss, so I do not think this is necessarily a sign of something wrong with the company. This change impacts me greatly because the department is just the two of us and we’ve worked so well together.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

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.

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Coffee Break: Trust, culture management and the importance of being liked at work

HR Zone

Culture. Trust, culture management & being liked at work.

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Here’s How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes With 360 Feedback

TLNT: The Business of HR

In order to successfully implement 360-degree feedback in your workplace it is vital to be aware of the common mistakes made by others when doing so, and how to avoid them.

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Is your performance management hitting the mark for millennials?

Ceridian

By John Whyte, Sr. Product Manager, Dayforce Talent Management. Performance management has always been a tricky responsibility for human resources professionals. With one of the greatest workforce transformations in history taking place – the rise of millennials as the majority – performance management needs to not only improve, but also evolve. The demands, preferences, expectations and goals of millennials are far different from those of baby boomers and even generation Y.

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my boss doesn’t want me to carpool to work, asking a critical interview question, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss doesn’t want me to carpool to work anymore. So today while I was in the car with my coworker heading to work, she started explaining to me why she was no longer going to be able to carpool with me to work. It seems to be that our general manager has told her that she can’t be driving me to work anymore.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

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.

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What Makes Your Workers Happy? New Survey Has the Answer

HR Daily Advisor

Happiness at work is something nearly everyone wants, but it varies by an employee’s age, gender, and field, among other factors. This is one of the findings of a new comprehensive study of more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers by Robert Half, in collaboration with world-renowned happiness and well-being expert Nic Marks. The research examines key contributors to employee happiness and has been released in a new report , It’s Time We All Work Happy™: The Secrets of the Happiest

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H-1B and Other Immigration Fees Are Going Up

TLNT: The Business of HR

Every two years, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services evaluates its fee schedule to determine if the rates are high enough to cover operating costs, which include such things as fraud detection, national security, customer service and case processing. The government agency is almost entirely funded by fees paid by applicants and petitioners.

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How Veterans in the Workplace Can Contribute to Your Talent Pool

Paychex

Hiring veterans may add important elements to your talent pool; from an increased focus on goals, to being good team members, and demonstrating leadership potential. Consider these common traits that many veterans share, and tips for an improved recruitment strategy.

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Is there such a thing as a natural born leader?

HR Zone

Culture. Is there such a thing as a natural born leader?

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?

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Vets, We Love You, but We Still Aren’t Hiring You!

The Tim Sackett Project

One of the most politically correct lies that employers spout off constantly is how desperate they are to hire Veterans! There’s a reason for this. In America, we love to honor our Vets! There’s nothing better than propping your brand up against that American flag with a soldier standing right next to it. The reality is, most Vets are still struggling to find solid careers.

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10 Spotify playists to improve your day

cipHR

Listening to music can boost your productivity , inspire you to think creatively and motivate you on a Monday morning. Spotify has no shortage of playlists that can help you though a tough day in the office or power through your tasks while working at home ! Music is also said to improve your morale, as you’re invariably going to listen to music you like, create a personal space enabling you to work with less interruptions, and affect the speed at which you work.

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Fall into Alignment

Great Place to Work

Creating Coherence in Your Work Experience. Fall is a season where we experience big transition, and while it is not yet the end of the calendar year, in many ways it can feel like a new beginning. In our organizations we are often coming together to plan for the new year, setting budgets and establishing our strategies. Some organizations host large consumer conferences in the fall, allowing them to spread their new ideas and launch products at this energizing time.

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Anonymous Feedback: The Good And The Not-So Good

Engagedly

In an ideal world, anonymous feedback is utilized by employees to share feedback that they aren’t able to do so face to face, for whatever reason. But in the real world, everything is not so cut and dry. […].

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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.

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Evidence based management in HR

cipHR

Management and HR decisions should be based on a combination of critical thinking and the best available evidence. In today's content-rich world where we 'Google' everything it's easy to find several 'best practices' for achieving the same goal. Although there may be merit in a number of possible solutions to a problem, evidence-based practice dictates that fads, trends and our own cognitive biases be put aside in favour of evidence from robust research and verified data along with our own indiv

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4 tips for managing payroll accurately

Sage HRMS

The recent American Payroll Association “Getting Paid In America ” survey revealed that 92 % of American employees are confident that their paychecks are accurate every pay period. The survey reported a three percent increase from last year. Are your employees’ paychecks consistently accurate? This is essential in building employee trust, credibility, and ultimately, loyalty to the company.

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Employee admits that attendance on the reg is essential, so telecommuting isn’t a reasonable accommodation

The Employer Handbook

That’s pretty much what happened in this recent Eleventh Circuit opinion. We’ve gone over this before. There are certain jobs that don’t require regular in-person attendance. And then there’s the plaintiff’s full-time Purchasing Agent position for the City of Tallahassee, which is the central focus of Garrison v. City of Tallahassee (opinion here ).