Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
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Hppy
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
“Work smarter, not harder.” The advice has been passed around for so long that most people have no idea where the phrase originated. Allan H. Mogensen, an industrial engineer noted for popularizing flowcharts during the 1930s, coined the term as he promoted his theories on work simplification and office management. Even more than 80 years later, the advice is as true today as it was then.
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PeopleStrategy
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
HR and business leaders don’t buy technology; they buy solutions to problems. My recent blogs have focused on how to buy solutions to problems, and one of the best examples I can think of to illustrate the point is around performance management. To set the stage, research firm i4cp says that only 28% of companies believe they are effective at managing performance.
Allegis Global Solutions
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
How do you gauge the business value of your talent acquisition strategy?
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TalentCulture
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Ever since companies began to realize the link between employee engagement and productivity, customer relations and overall success, HR leaders have sought ways to measure and keep track of it. Employee engagement surveys seemed like an obvious solution: if you want to know if your employees are engaged, why not ask them? However, sending out a survey is not as simple as it sounds.
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Workology
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Job applications are arguably the most challenging and frustrating thing that many of us have to deal with in our professional careers. Without the right formula we may send out hundreds of applications without more than a couple responses. As the number of applications sent out pile up, our efforts can feel increasingly arbitrary. Perfecting job applications starts with a few main points including refining your resume, doing your research on jobs you really care about, and presenting yourself i
Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Written by Michael Windham and Jeffrey Haynes, Baker Tilly Human Capital Services. Much has been written about the benefits of onboarding—the reduction in manual effort, the reduced time to productivity, and increases in employee retention, etc. Published data builds the case for a strong ROI as well: UrbanBound estimates that UK and US companies spend $37 billion dollars annually to retain unproductive employees who don’t understand their jobs, while, amazingly, 35% of those compani
Bonusly
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Motivation is not an easy thing to master, but the reward for getting it right can be massive. Much of the challenge comes from the varied and individualistic nature of motivation. Everyone is motivated by slightly (or dramatically) different things, and in different ways. Despite those variances, there's always a common thread you can follow to find success.
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A recent WSJ article by Dartmouth Professor Sydney Finkelstein articulated a provocative management idea: The best leaders allow and even encourage their superstar talent to leave.
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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.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My employee quit on the spot after her request for a therapy referral was shared. One of the employees in the division I manage recently quit on the spot without providing notice. She quit because another manager disclosed her request for a referral to a counselor under our employee assistance program.
HR Morning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Say you’re conducting a workplace investigation, and the employee you’re about to interview says, “I plead the Fifth” and chooses to remain silent. Are you allowed to discipline that employee? . In many cases, the answer is: Yes, you can discipline that employee. That’s according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
WorqIQ
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Tech-savvy and used to multitasking, people with the Millennial mindset are always plugged into some sort of device, and they are incredibly fickle and impatient when it comes to the design, efficiency, and user experience of a digital product. If they don't like it, they won't use it. But it's not their fault. Hypercompetition and the power of choice are major contributing factors.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A reader writes: I belong to a small country church of the type where people’s families have attended for generations. One of our members has acted as secretary for over 20 years. A few years ago, we hired a new pastor and this secretary does not like him. She’s always been a prickly person to work with, frequently overstepping her professional boundaries because of her family connections.
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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.
Steve Boese
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
NOTE : Really excited to share the second episode of HR Market Watch, on the H R Happy Hour Podcast Network family of shows. Check out the details below and be sure to subscribe to HR Market Watch and all the HR Happy Hour Network shows on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and all the major podcast player apps. Just search for ' HR Happy Hour' to subscribe and never miss a show.
Acacia HR Solutions
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Many of the small businesses I work with have offices in multiple states. Multiple states often means multiple laws. If those companies operate in a employee friendly state, like California, there is a vast difference between many of those laws and the laws of other states. For these small businesses that means making a choice.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
I just got out of a hot shower, and am sipping a cup of hot chocolate while I listen to music on my iPhone in my heated apartment, while I write this article on a computer that allows me instant access to more information than I could ever process, so you’ll never convince me that life as a medieval peasant was better than my life today. However, there is one area that the peasants have us beat– they got a ton of days off.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A reader writes: My friend was recently promoted from chief accountant at one hotel to assistant director of finance of another hotel managed by her company. She’s been at the new hotel for about a month now, and the A/R manager — who reports to her — has gotten a little too comfortable with her. He’s begun making comments that are becoming increasingly sexual in nature.
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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?
HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
by Lisa Bodell, CEO of future think. A recent Boston Consulting Group survey of global organizations found that procedures, vertical layers, interface structures, coordination bodies, and approvals have increased by as much as 350 percent in the past 15 years. To battle workplace complexity, HR can’t afford to view simplification as a one-off project: it must become our daily mindset.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
I work in a small dental practice where out “office manager ” is salaried weekly and I work under her. She has been off 16 weeks this year and I am expected to do her job as well as mine during her time off. I asked for a raise and was told if I felt overworked and underpaid I needed to look for another job. I never get my hour lunch break and always work 15-60 minutes after my scheduled time off.
TLNT: The Business of HR
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
“Raise your hand if you have your CHRP,” Rocky Ozaki directs his audience of HR professionals at a DisruptHR meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Take It Personel-ly
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Most people aren’t aware of it, but today, we’re at a watershed moment in business technology. Over the last few years, we’ve seen the development of technologies that could transform companies as much as electricity. Things like big data and AI aren’t just buzzwords. They’re real technologies that will have real and universal impacts. Today … Continue reading These Are The Most Overlooked Technologies In Business.
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.
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
A reader writes: I need help managing a forgetful and volatile CEO. I am in a management position in a small company (fewer than 15 people). The CEO insists on approving every aspect of an ongoing, monthly project before anyone begins work on it. While this level of engagement isn’t necessary (and can be detrimental to our final product), I understand that as CEO, it is her prerogative.
DDI
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Learn the basics about Agile and start building a foundation to explore what it means to be an Agile-ready leader.
HR Morning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Here’s a great way to clear up FMLA certification and administration headaches. . Ask the doctor. Physicians are an invaluable, but often untapped, source of ideas on how employers can eliminate confusion in, as well as streamline, the FMLA process. Get them talking. The main problem from employers’ viewpoint: Doctors have busy schedules, and can put off the vibe that they don’t have time to listen to employer concerns or answer their questions.
Take It Personel-ly
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
2016 may go down in history as one of the worst years depending on your point of view. The presidential election in the US was the most heated one that I can remember, and everyone is worried about their country. However, 2016 is also a fantastic year for business. Amongst all that bad stuff, it’s proven … Continue reading 3 Unbelievable Reasons You Should Start A Small Business Right Now!
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.
Quantum Workplace
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
Have you ever felt attacked when receiving performance feedback? Have you ever given performance feedback and felt like the receiver was unresponsive? If you answered yes, congratulations! You most likely have a brain and work with people with brains.
Compensation Cafe
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
We have all seen the headlines, “XYZ receives $100M in funding at a $3B valuation.” We seldom see the “other” valuation showing the same company is worth $350M. For publicly-traded companies, value is determined by investors working as a group in a real-time market. They are generally purchasing the same kind of stock. Values are based on a combination of publicly disclosed information, supercool computer models and gut feel.
HR Morning
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
When employees leave unused FSA funds on the table, that money goes to the company. But there are a number of rules that dictate how those funds can be used. And not following those rules can be costly. . ‘Exclusive Benefit Rule’. According to the IRS’ proposed regs on the subject, employee FSA forfeitures can be: retained by the company. used to reduce required salary reduction amounts for the immediately following plan year, on a reasonable and uniform basis. used to increase the annual cover
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