Jason Lauritsen

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Note: I’m writing a note of gratitude on the blog each day in November leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. My hope is that these posts will inspire you to do the same. Write an email, Facebook post, or a text to tell people they have made an impact on you. Gratitude is contagious. . Nine years ago, I boarded a flight for Chicago to attend an event called HRevolution where I knew no one except for a few through Twitter.

Time and Attendance

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Since the industrial revolution days, companies and economists have been after means of increasing productivity. While economists seek this increase by means of better policies and procedures, companies aimed at improving employee productivity. The fact is: increased productivity is a result of smart work, not just hard work. Generally, most jobs are performed by employees who operate the machines, run business models and design new corporate procedures.

Productivity

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

We are the new cats! This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. (This one is truly no work and no school.). Book recommendation of the week: Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners , by Gretchen Anthony. A very misguided matriarch grapples with change in her family while writing cheerful Christmas letters.

Atrium

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

As an employer, your greatest asset is the talent you hire. Consequently, your biggest challenge is attracting and retaining top talent. In today’s competitive market, managing employees’ salary expectations is a critical part of the equation. When it comes to salary, every employee, including the highly-compensated, wants more. But due to budget restraints, that isn’t always possible.

Benchmarking

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Asure Software

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Can you demonstrate a return on HR programs? It’s the last quarter of the calendar year—a busy time for most… The post How to Build Your HR Budget for 2019 appeared first on Asure Software.

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Thrive Global

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

What to do when you’re in a new chapter and need to build a network.PHOTO BY ADRIAN ON UNSPLASH How do you start to build a network when you’re just starting out or new (to a place or industry, for example)? Before taking any action, be sure you’re up-to-speed on the basic protocol. Next, consider what your goals are. Are you looking to connect with certain types people?

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