Fri.Jun 24, 2016

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A Social Media Presence Is Not Optional [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I ran across an article on the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) website recently titled, “ Job Seekers Need to be on Social Media.” But what struck me about the piece was the subtitle, “It’s practically mandatory for job seekers to have a presence online.”. Part of me wonders if this is old news. Don’t most business professionals today understand that having an online presence is essential?

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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. 65% of Americans Want This Over a Fancy Job Title -- by J.T. O'Donnell. 2. Guy's Stunning GQ Resume Earned Him an Internship Without an Interview -- by Andrea Romano. 3.

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Inclusion, Intersectionality, and Allies: Three Pillars of Diversity

Everwise

On June 22nd, Everwise co-hosted a panel discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, along with Webb Investment Network. The panel featured Paula Green, Vice President of Human Resources at Twist Bioscience , Laura Gómez, Founder of Atipica and Cofounder of Project Include , and Laura Mather, Founder of Unitive. Everwise CEO Mike Bergelson moderated the discussion, and facilitated questions from the audience of senior HR leaders from startups and venture capital in the Bay Area.

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Staying Productive After 3 P.M., Quiet In The Office, Company Culture Through Physical Exercise And Creating A Leadership Circle #FridayFinds

Hppy

Hello and welcome to a new edition of #FridayFinds – this week’s most popular articles on workplace, HR and employee engagement. Although many stories and news were eclipsed by Brexit, we’re making sure that you’re up to date with the world of work, here, in this weekly round-up you’ve grown accustomed to. Six Ways To Stay Productive After 3 P.M.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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To Build Your Dream Team Study How 'Coach Pop' Recruits Talent

Entrepreneur

Year after year, Gregg Popovich, coach of the San Antonio Spurs, rejuvenates his championship team with late-round NBA draft picks others overlook.

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Stuff the Capitalist (aka KD) Likes: Sports Movies I Can Relate to HR.

The HR Capitalist

Who am I? Who cares? Good questions. It's my site, so I'm going dig in once in a awhile by telling you more about who I am - via a "Stuff I Like" series. Nothing too serious, just exploring the micro-niche that resides at the base of all of our lives. Potshots encouraged in the comments. I like sports movies that transcend sports and tell us about life, relationships and influence. .

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11 remarkable overtime rule tips from DOL insider

HR Morning

Turns out there’s more to the FLSA’s overtime exemption rule changes (and salary threshold) than meets the eye. A former DOL administrator recently opened a lot of employers’ eyes with what she had to say about the new rule. . In front of a packed room filled with more than 1,000 HR professionals at the SHRM16 Annual Conference & Exposition , the former administrator of the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division, Tammy McCutchen , surprised a lot of attendees with her insights

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10 Quick Tips for Conflict Management

TalentCulture

Like most Conflict Management is not my favorite subject. Nor am I an expert as I have an unresolved conflict currently brewing that I need to heed my own advice on. However, in human resources you often have to be a mediator of conflict between coworkers and manager/employee disagreements. Other times you simply have to provide advice to other managers who need to help their employees deal with conflict.

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90 minutes of football gets staff a free pass, so why doesn't this moment of seismic upheaval?

HR Zone

Employees. Football gets staff a free pass; why not Brexit?

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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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5 costly employment myths we need to discard

HR Morning

Everyone knows a good myth or two. And as it turns out, a lot of those myths end up being taken at face value and acted on as if they were true — and it’s costing employers. But much like the boogeyman, many of these employment “facts” exist only in our imaginations. . During SHRM’s 2016 Annual Conference & Expo , HR consultant Hunter Lott presented on a few of these myths with the intent of stopping employers from acting on them.

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The Surprising Most Satisfying Job

Evil HR Lady

Do you want a job that you love? That is likely to bring you satisfaction? Then you’ll want to pursue the job that is most likely to bring you great satisfaction. Unfortunately, it won’t bring you a paycheck. Homemaker came out on top of life satisfaction survey conducted by LV Insurance company in the United Kingdom. Most of the people defined as homemakers were women-a stay at home mom.

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Five Ways to Attack the Pay Inequity Issue Head-On

TalentCulture

Despite laws, regulations and cultural uproar, pay inequity still exists. But Facebook rants and heated dinner conversations aren’t enough to make genuine change. I recently had an interesting discussion on this topic with the CEO of Salary.com , Kent Plunkett, about ways to attack the issue head-on. Here are five ways I recommend leaders, employers and employees work to fix this issue.

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4 Manager Types and Their Impact on the Workplace

WorqIQ

Authors Karin Hurt and David Dye explain the four manager types and the impact they have on people, results and the workplace. Read More» The post 4 Manager Types and Their Impact on the Workplace appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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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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Woman Descending the Staircase

Laurie Ruettimann

My favorite painting in the entire world is Woman Descending the Staircase by Gerhard Richter. The woman in this painting DGAF about anything. Her shiny dress is like armor. Her face is a mask. She’s older, she’s ghostlike, and her posture tells you that she is absolutely confident about everything in life. I love it. I have this image up in my office.

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Squeezing 10 Years of Management Experience Into Two Years

DDI

Readiness does not come with having the same job title for a period of time; it evolves as leaders face significant challenges.

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GUEST POST: Mrs. Meyer takes over The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

My husband asked me if I wanted to blog for him and I am really not sure why. My days consist of hearing things like, “knock knock”, “who’s there?”, “I eat mop” over and over again, not exactly scintillating fodder for an employment law blog. Seeing as I spend my day conversing with little people under the age of 7, I was at a loss of where to go with this.

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News flash: Social media in the workplace both a good and bad thing

HR Morning

Shocked. Astonished. Stunned. We’re reeling from the results of a new study on the use of social media in the workplace that indicates — deep breath, now — that while it’s sometimes useful for “connection with colleagues and outside experts,” it can also be a distraction for workers. . A post on the venerable Pew Research Center’s website sums it up: A Pew Research Center survey of 2,003 American adults (including 795 who are currently employed on a ful

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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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GUEST POST: Mrs. Meyer takes over The Employer Handbook

The Employer Handbook

My husband asked me if I wanted to blog for him and I am really not sure why. My days consist of hearing things like, “knock knock”, “who’s there?”, “I eat mop” over and over again, not exactly scintillating fodder for an employment law blog. Seeing as I spend my day conversing with little people under the age of 7, I was at a loss of where to go with this.

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Recordkeeping: What you must keep – and for how long

HR Morning

The trouble with recordkeeping at a lot of companies: You don’t know how complete your records are until you get involved in litigation or an audit. But by then, it’s often too late to fill in any critical gaps. . That’s why it’s essential to know — before you find yourself in some kind of legal dispute — what documents you need to hold onto and what you can trash without putting your company at risk.

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my internship is giving me back pain, asking for a raise during layoffs, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. My internship is giving me back pain. I have suffered from chronic back pain for years. Not anything excessively severe, but the “student back” caused by anxiety and poor posture that has proved very difficult to reverse. I am at a summer internship right now, and my primary role involves a lot of tasks that aggravate my pain.

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Annual Performance Reviews: The Down Side of Dumping Them

WorqIQ

Recently, many big companies have dumped their annual performance reviews, with some fanfare, but getting rid of an annoying process is only half the battle. Remember the process was put in place for a reason. Read More» The post Annual Performance Reviews: The Down Side of Dumping Them appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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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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four updates from recent letter-writers

Ask a Manager

Here are four updates from letter-writers who had their questions answered here recently. 1. How likely am I to be a top candidate the second time around ? Writing an update because I know everyone loves those and also a happy ending! They ended up getting back to me two weeks earlier than they told me they would and gauged my interest. This surprised me as I didn’t know if they would get back to me at all.

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Berkshire and Indeed Experts Present the "Science of Talent Attraction" During Webinar on July 12

Berkshire Associates

Recruiting experts from Indeed and Berkshire Associates will discuss how to attract the best talent during the tightest labor market we’ve seen in years in the presentation, " Science of Talent Attraction: Understanding What Makes People Click." You know the competition for great talent is fierce, so get some insight from the recruiting experts to help you understand what candidates are looking for and how they are looking.

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open thread – June 24-25, 2016

Ask a Manager

It’s the Friday open thread! The comment section on this post is open for discussion with other readers on anything work-related that you want to talk about. If you want an answer from me, emailing me is still your best bet*, but this is a chance to talk to other readers. * If you submitted a question to me recently, please don’t repost it here, as it may be in the to-be-answered queue :).

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The Slippery Slope into Unethical Activity

HR Daily Advisor

Have you ever wondered how some companies can end up in the news for shockingly poor decisions—ones that are often illegal and/or unethical? It always makes one wonder: how did that even start? Does it mean there was just a “bad apple” that ended up taking down the organization with their choices? Or is it more insidious than that? The answer could be either one, but there are a lot of seemingly simple actions and behaviors that can lead organizations to a slippery slope—one that’s tough to clim

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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What to Look for When Recruiting Remote Workers

Berkshire Associates

Hiring remote employees is challenging for even the most tenured recruiters because the evaluation process is entirely different.

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Friday Five: What You Need to Know About Brexit

Workology

The big news this morning is Brexit — to the surprise of many, who thought the Remain side had been shored up in recent weeks, the UK voted to leave the EU. The withdrawal won’t come for a couple of years, as negotiations and preparations are necessary, but in the meantime, Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned and the markets are in turmoil.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals

Advos

Happy Friday. Each week, with the help of HRmarketer Insight software , our researchers compile a sampling of mergers & acquisition, funding and partnership announcements from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Sign-up for our weekly What’s Hot in HR newsletter to get these weekly updates via email. M&A.