HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
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ClearCompany HRM
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Company culture is essential to the identity of your business and defines the environment in which employees work. It incorporates a variety of elements including work environment, values, company mission, ethics, expectations and goals.
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TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Among many small- and mid-sized businesses (SMB), human resource departments are no longer seen as an isolated administrative function. Instead, there is growing recognition HR is an integral part of a company’s infrastructure, on equal footing with such functions as finance, operations, IT, marketing, compliance, and innovation. That would seem to warrant a seat at the C-suite table for the company’s top HR professional, but landing one can be difficult at companies where the outmoded administr
Hppy
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The design of your work space and the equipment in it affects the productivity, health, and effectiveness of your employees. Workplace design mistakes can result in accidents, injuries, illnesses and higher insurance premiums. It may also undermine the performance of your work team, whether or not clients are visiting. Here are four common office design mistakes you should avoid at all costs. 1.
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Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.
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TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Whether your company conducts performance reviews annually, biannually, quarterly or through other means, such as 360-degree feedback and through engagements surveys, each has its pros and cons. And as each business has its unique needs, there is no “right” performance review structure, though I have my favorites. Annual. Performance reviews are typically once-a-year reviews where managers meet with their employees to discuss performance, highlight areas for improvement and plan for
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Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
A reader writes: I have a coworker who started a few months ago. He and I are responsible for similar types of projects, but we rarely collaborate because the projects don’t readily lend themselves to teamwork. Occasionally, we may consult each other if we hit a technical snag with the software. For some reason, my boss has started pushing me to work more closely with him on my projects.
The Tim Sackett Project
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
I was on the phone yesterday with George Larocque who is an HR advisor to HR technology companies worldwide. George also does some consulting with companies on selecting HR technology, research, etc. He’s one of the few people in the industry that I listen to, primarily because I know he knows his stuff and isn’t trying to sell me something!
QAspire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
For our creativity to thrive and learning to happen, we need unburdened spaces in our life – physical spaces too, but most importantly, mental spaces. In a world of never-ending streams of updates, pictures and sound bites that constantly crave for our attention, we need an intentional effort to disconnect. We need to reclaim the disconnected and real space where we can make sense of it all, spend time reading a good book without getting anxious about sharing what we are reading, explore places
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To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Remember that scene in Animal House , the one where Donald Sutherland is sitting around with Katy and some of the Deltas, smoking pot and discussing solar systems and atoms on the fingernail of a giant being? .
TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Medical providers and doctors are losing customers each day and are missing out on visits from existing patients or new ones. Do you wonder what the most important factor that contributes towards people not visiting their physician when they fall ill is? This could be due to the fact they are either lazy or because their doctors don’t offer online appointment scheduling.
Hire Road
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Last week we introduced 3 questions that should be asked of any reporting that is done with a regular cadence - monthly, quarterly, annually - where you can get into the habit of "same old, same old". The questions we posed were designed to get you thinking about your reporting and whether it could be more effective. This week we offer our top tips - 4 Do’s and 1 Don’t to help you flesh out your next report in a way that is sure to resonate with your audience.
TLNT: The Business of HR
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Working with an executive coach can have a huge payoff for leaders as they develop, improve their skills and stretch in new areas. Like anything in life, coaching is as much about what you give as what you get back.
Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk
In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?
Compensation Today
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Kelsie Davis, BambooHR. Some business leaders dismiss happiness as something that employees can do on their own time. Unfortunately, a lack of attention to employee happiness isn’t just bad business practice because it makes your workplace miserable, it also has a negative impact on employee productivity. In fact, one study found that when employees are happier, workplace productivity is increased by 12 percent, while unhappy employees result in 10 percent decreased productivity.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
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 :).
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
It’s time to pull your head out of the sand—you need to deal with poor performers! Sometimes it is uncomfortable to deal with things you would rather avoid, but there is no advantage to delaying the inevitable. If an employee is not stepping up to the mark, as a manager, you must take the appropriate actions to encourage change. If such change does not occur, you may be forced to take more hardline actions and initiate termination proceedings.
Steve Boese
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
HR Happy Hour 297 - Enterprise Learning and Development in 2017. Host: Steve Boese. Guest: Jenny Dearborn, SVP and CLO, SAP. Listen to the show HERE. This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve is joined by Jenny Dearborn, SVP and Chief Learning Officer of SAP to talk about enterprise learning and development, the role of technology, and how companies and individuals can best prepare themselves for the world of work ahead.
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ApplicantStack
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Whether you are a B2B or a B2C, you want to be prepared for your busy hiring season. Here are a few simple tips: 1. Employee Referrals: Take advantage of employee referrals. You get great results developing ways for current employees to recommend new hires. Who better to understand the culture and work load than a current employee? Make sure you have easy to use tools in place to achieve this.
Evil HR Lady
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Multi-level marketer LuLaRoe (LLR, Inc. and LulaRoe, LLC) filed a lawsuit this week against blogger Christina Hinks, better known as Mommygyver. They hope to force Hinks to. “disclose the identity and contact information of potential defendents who have damaged LLR and its goodwill by providing Respondent with LLR’s confidential and proprietary business information, information about LLR and it’s merchandise, and false, derogatory information regarding LLR, much of which respo
Extended DISC
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Extended DISC ® will be at at the HRSouthwest Conference at the Forth Worth Convention Center from October 1-4! Extended DISC® offers customizable, online DISC assessments for leadership, sales, customer service, team and communication training. Our Unlimited Use DISC License allows you to use an unlimited number of assessments for a fixed fee. Our Public and Virtual Certification options are approved for PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification credits.
Ceridian
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
In the last few years, and as businesses scale and expand, I have noticed a spike in conversations around going global, and the challenges involved with that process. It is indeed challenging to manage complexities across an organization while attempting to grow your market share in other regions. We recently undertook a big organizational shift to globalize our payroll processes.
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Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
I love being corrected and coached; especially by my wife. My second favorite coaches are my four teenagers. Since they’ve been sentient for a number of months now, they naturally have lots of tips and life wisdom to share with me, and I always receive it with humility. What a gift their coaching is to me. Can you identify with me? Do you like receiving feedback about your behavior?
Reality-Based Leadership
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
On your journey to build Reality-Based Leadership principles in your office, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed as you decide where to begin! We know you’ve enthusiastically dug in, watched the videos, and feel armed with great ideas! And suddenly you discover that sometimes, starting is the hardest part! . Don’t let your ego get sneaky on you here – it loves to generate thoughts such as, “Everything must be perfect including timing, resources and support,” before you can launch this ef
Quantum Workplace
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The Age of Information is upon us… and it is upping the ante for great workplaces. Leveraging predictive workforce analytics from employee engagement surveys will be the difference between a good organization and a great one, and if your company doesn’t know how to make the most of this data it could be the difference between barely surviving and absolutely thriving.
Mercer
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Like the stock market, choosing which HR Technology trends are going to take off and become the “next big thing” can be an inexact science. Consider these ideas. The post HR Technology — What’s Hot? appeared first on Mercer PeoplePro Blog.
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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.
Total Employee Recognition
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Working nights, weekends, and everything in between. Ensuring each customer walks away with a smile. And don’t even mention what one experiences during the holiday season. Customer service representatives might not have an easy job, but they do fulfill a major role for your company. For these reasons, among many others, it’s important you make the most of this year’s upcoming Customer Service Week, which will take place October 2 nd – 6 th.
HR Daily Advisor
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
More than one-half of employed Americans in a recent survey expect significant technology improvements over the next 5 years to boost their productivity at work, and many are looking to their employers to provide related training. “This survey indicates most American employees feel optimistic that technology will help them in their jobs in the future,” said Gina Bauman, senior vice president of Marketing and Investor Relations at IVP , a late-stage venture capital and growth equity firm.
Synergita
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
The recent Emmy awards have created a great buzz among the millions of prime-time viewers, all over the world. People were patiently waiting for the show to be telecasted so they can get to experience the glamorous night with their favorite television stars. It’s great that actors/actresses that work hard all year round get recognized and rewarded for their performances on such a large scale!
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