Advos
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Funding Announcements in the HR, Recruiting and Benefits Space | 2016. January 2016. The recruitment marketing platform Smashfly started off 2016 raising $22 million. The first of many big funding announcements in 2016. Lever Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Help Companies Reinvent the Way They Recruit and Hire. Job Today inks $10 Million Series A.
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Whether you believe in the practice of making a resolution or not, the beginning of a new year is certainly the best time to work on forming new habits. It’s a fresh start to leave the past behind or build on the progress you’ve already made in the prior year. As a leader in your organization, you should always be looking for opportunities to improve and progress in the way you lead and challenge, not only your team, but yourself.
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Advos
DECEMBER 30, 2016
M&A Announcements in the HR, Recruiting and Benefits Space | 2016. January 2016. SterlingBackcheck Made Several Strategic Acquisitions in 2016. SterlingBackcheck Completes Merger with TalentWise. Kronos Acquires Empower Software Solutions. TrueBlue’s PeopleScout Acquires RPO Business from Aon Hewitt. Salary.com Founding Team Acquires Compensation Portfolio From IBM.
Kazoo
DECEMBER 30, 2016
According to research from Bersin by Deloitte , it costs about $4,000 to fill an open position in corporate America. Considering the cost of advertising vacancies, interviewing applicants, and training new hires, there is no question that promoting from within carries a clear advantage. Promoting current employees also leads to better performance. A 2012 study found that external hires were 61 percent more likely to be fired than internal promotions — likely due to the latter’s deeper knowledge
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Justworks
DECEMBER 30, 2016
The most common tax document that employees in the United States receive is the W-2 form. If you have a full-time job and are not just a freelancer, you should receive your W-2 by the end of January. (Are you a freelancer? We broke down the 1099-MISC here.). A W-2 tax form is pretty straightforward. It tracks how much you earned, how much you were taxed on, and how much that tax was.
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TalentCulture
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Branding has been a buzzword for a while now—a hot one—but employer branding as a concept? That’s still relatively new. Many companies know they should be doing more of it to recruit talent and increase employee engagement—but they don’t have the budget or resources to follow through. Others might simply confuse it with consumer branding, which is understandable since there is some overlap.
Laurie Ruettimann
DECEMBER 30, 2016
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets and resolutions. This post is all about my biggest 2016 resolutions. I go back and forth on resolutions. Sometimes I think they’re valid. Sometimes it feels like a crock of s**t. But a friend of mine who blogs under the name “HR Wench” just shared hers. Goals for 2017: 1.
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 7 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 30, 2016
I’m currently on vacation and not writing anything, so here’s a throw back. People generally go into Human Resources because they like people. After a few years of dealing with these humans, HR people can become cynical. You would too if you had to deal with these types below. If you see yourself in one, stop it. 1. Special snowflakes. These employees feel like they aren’t subject to any of the rules.
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.
Steve Boese
DECEMBER 30, 2016
NOTE: I am out of pocket more or less until the New Year, so I thought I would re-air a few pieces that I liked from earlier this year for folks who may have missed them the first time. Hope you are having a great holiday season and a Happy New Year! From May - The Secret to Buying Software. Indulge me, if you will, with a short quote from The Book of Basketball : ( Isiah Thomas, NBA legend with the Detroit Pistons): "The secret of basketball is that it’s not about basketball.".
Paychex
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Employee perks are an important aspect of total compensation, and can help you attract and retain top talent. Read these ideas to distinguish employee perks from benefits.
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 6 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.
Workology
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Expect to hear more about my New Year’s Resolutions in, well, the new year. For now I’ve combed through the resolutions that human resources and business leaders have shared so far and. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
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Engagedly
DECEMBER 30, 2016
The holiday season is almost over, and New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Every year we make a long list of resolutions for ourselves hoping for better results. But that’s on the personal front. What about […].
ApplicantPro
DECEMBER 30, 2016
For HR professionals, having a streamlined talent acquisition process bolsters your success. It not only helps you stand out as being a master at hiring, optimizing a talent acquisition process can also save your company loads of cash. However, in today’s tech-driven hiring landscape, navigating the hows of an efficient talent acquisition process requires a different mentality than recruiting did ten years ago.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 30, 2016
It’s our last update of the year! It’s from the letter-writer in November who had received an ambiguous lunch invitation from a work contact and wanted to decline since she was pretty sure he was asking for a date although he hadn’t been clear about that (#3 at the link). Here’s the update: I did not expect such vigorous and thoughtful debate in the comments section, but the variety of viewpoints helped inform my response.
AccountSight
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Apart from good talent, liquidity and market, what else do you need to become a brand? AccountSight, the market leader in offering time tracking software got the answer you need.
Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner
In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 30, 2016
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 :).
AccountSight
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Apart from good talent, liquidity and market, what else do you need to become a brand? AccountSight, the market leader in offering time tracking software got the answer you need.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Continuing our annual December “where are they now” series, here are six more updates from people who had their questions answered here this year. 1. Can I ask my boss to lunch ? (#3 at the link). I followed your advice and asked my boss if she had time for lunch. She did – we went to lunch yesterday! It was nice to get to know her better, and the casual setting was a good change of pace too.
Take It Personel-ly
DECEMBER 30, 2016
There are so many things you have to consider when it comes to running a business. You have to think about how well you can help the company perform. There are so many reasons why this is important. One of the key ones is because you have to improve the way the business is run. … Continue reading Performance in Your Business Matters a Lot – Improve it Now!
Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory
Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 30, 2016
by Charles H. Kaplan, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Employers in New York must increase the salaries of exempt executive and administrative employees by December 31 to meet the requirements of recently adopted regulations. Employers also must decide whether to increase exempt employees’ salaries each year to match annual increases required by the new regulations.
Take It Personel-ly
DECEMBER 30, 2016
There are so many things you have to consider when it comes to running a business. You have to think about how well you can help the company perform. There are so many reasons why this is important. One of the key ones is because you have to improve the way the business is run. … Continue reading Performance in Your Business Matters a Lot – Improve it Now!
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 5 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.
Take It Personel-ly
DECEMBER 30, 2016
It’s easy to keep up your fitness regime during the holiday’s thanks to morning runs, evening swims and family bike rides. Your free time is increased by around 70%; it’s fun, relaxed and you’re not worried about getting enough sleep before heading to work. However, when January rolls around and it’s time to go back … Continue reading Easy Ways To Stay Fit And Active At Work.
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.
TLNT: The Business of HR
DECEMBER 30, 2016
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 25 articles between now and January 2nd. This is No. 8 of 2016. You can find the complete list here.
i4cp
DECEMBER 30, 2016
A New Year usually finds us in an additive mode. We are naturally ‘value-adders’ and seek to contribute more of it every year. We look at the latest trends and hot new practices and commit to rolling out a stream of our inspired innovations as the calendar turns over. But consider seeing 2017 as the year of intentionally subtracting as well. Legendary management guru Peter Drucker calls this approach purposeful abandonment.
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 30, 2016
by Amanda M. Jones. Disability discrimination claims are increasing in Hawaii. Case in point: A Hawaii employee sued his employer for disability discrimination even though the employer provided a year’s worth of medical leave and agreed to transfer the employee to a different position to accommodate his heavy lifting restriction. A Hawaii judge recently dismissed the case after concluding the employee’s discrimination and retaliation claims had no merit.
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