Thu.Jul 18, 2019

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5 Simple Ways to Conquer “Closed Loop” Feedback

Qualtrics HR

Collecting feedback from customers and employees is more important now than ever before. And, as we shared in this recent blog post, there are more ways than ever before to do it. Simply collecting feedback, though, won’t make you successful. You have to take action. But that’s not where the work ends, either. If your company is growing fast, and you understand how taking action can lead to increased sales or business process improvements that impact the bottom line, it can be tempting to simply

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Sure! I can give you my “Free” staffing firm option!

The Tim Sackett Project

I’ve gotten a chance to work both sides of the fence for an extended period of time in the Talent Acquisition/Recruiting/Staffing game. For ten years I ran corporate talent acquisition shops for some very large organizations. One organization spent over $3M annually on staffing agency fees! Obviously, prior to my getting there! I’ve spent almost fifteen years on the agency side, sandwiched in between my corporate experience.

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3 Strategies for Improving Nursing Engagement

Hospital Recruiting

Rob Marmion/123RF.com. Nurses are the heart of every healthcare system. They are often the first healthcare professional a patient sees when they arrive to the hospital, and they are on the front lines of evaluating and administering the patients’ treatment. Nurses are not only expert caregivers; they are also educators, counselors, and the patients’ strongest advocate.

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Using Passion To Drive Purpose: Three Tips For Writing Effective OKRs

15Five

When a company and its leaders aspire towards a common goal, success isn’t merely achievable, it’s the natural result. Connecting ambition to purpose is how the impossible becomes attainable, especially in the workplace. Through the use of company Objectives and Key Results ( OKRs ), many leaders have successfully created high-performing teams who feel engaged and fulfilled at work.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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Florida Launches Revamped Online WOTC Portal

Trusaic

The state of Florida launched a revamped online platform that is making it easier for employers to obtain tax credits through the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Employers can earn up to $9,600 per qualified hire through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. The revamped online platform posed a challenge for the staff of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), which manages the WOTC certification process for the state.

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Let's Look at the Numbers Behind Amazon's Program to Retrain 100,000 Employees.

The HR Capitalist

Odds are you’ve heard that Amazon plans to make a huge investment in retraining its existing workforce, partly due to the displacement of employees by emerging automation and A.I., and partly due to scarcity of talent in key job families. I want to take a look at the Amazon re-skilling investment with a critical eye, but first here’s a primer of what Amazon has planned for the uninitiated : "Amazon ( AMZN ) today pledged to upskill 100,000 of its employees across the United States, dedicating ov

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Top ATS Systems Used by the Fortune 500 in 2019 (Workday Beats Taleo)

Ongig

Workday is the #1 ats system used by Fortune 500 companies, narrowly beating Taleo. That’s what we found after a review of the 476 Fortune 500 companies that show their applicant tracking system on their public-facing career sites. 22.6% of these Fortune 500 companies use Workday versus 22.4% that use Taleo. Oracle is still the #1 ATS provider to the Fortune 500 when you add in Oracle HRMS, iRecruitment and Oracle Cloud (see the long table below).

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Targeted Ransomware: Proliferating Menace Threatens Organizations

Symantec

With several new targeted ransomware groups emerging over the past two years, the number of organizations being hit by targeted ransomware attacks has multiplied.

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Employee burnout is costing you: 5 best ways to help

HR Morning

Good HR pros are aware of how much damage burnout can cause — both to productivity and the mental health of employees. But many may not know just how serious this issue has become. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared employee burnout an “occupational phenomenon” that may require medical attention. While WHO isn’t going as far as classifying burnout as a disease, it’s calling it a “syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that hasnR

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

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.

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How to Use Data to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Your Organisation

6Q

Goal setting is an important part of managing a successful business. However, not all goals are created equal. In this article, we will focus on how to use data to set S.M.A.R.T. goals that are both actionable and effective. Goals can provide a sense of direction, increase motivation, and boost performance. Moreover, goals help define a company’s purpose and justify its very existence.

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Ep 27 – HR Certification SHRM vs. HRCI

Workology

Welcome to the new Workology Go Podcast. In just under five minutes, we get you the HR and workplace news you need before you start your day. Get ready, get set and go with the Workology Go Podcast. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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The Value of Compassionate Offboarding

SHRM

As HR professionals, we pay a lot of attention to first impressions. We create positive candidate and employee experiences. We work hard to set our employees up for success from their first day. We put well thought-out strategies in place, strategies that often involve time and money we believe to be well worth our investment. But what about an employee’s last day?

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Are Employees Responsible for their Own Engagement?

Jason Lauritsen

There’s an interesting “chicken or the egg” debate going on regarding employee engagement. Maybe you’ve had some version of this discussion within your own organization. Who is responsible for employee engagement? . Is it the employer/manager/leader’s job to engage employees? Or is it the responsibility of the employee to BE engaged?

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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how can I get my boss to talk to me in person instead of over chat?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I work in a small office that has had a pretty liberal remote work and flex hours policy for years, and about one-third of our employees live out of state and are thus permanently remote. Due to this, a lot of communication between employees has historically taken place over the office chat / instant messenger system. Video calls do happen, but usually only during formal, scheduled meetings.

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What gets measured, gets done: why inclusive workplaces thrive

HR Zone

People. Measuring inclusivity.

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can you advance professionally without giving up your evenings and weekends?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I am in my mid-20s and have always thought of myself as an ambitious person. My medium- and long-term goals are to get to positions where I can do important, interesting, and high impact work in my career, and also making enough to comfortably support a family should I choose to have children in the future. At the same time, while I believe in working hard while at work, I also strongly believe that work isn’t everything and that it’s really important to have a full

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Reaching for the stars: skills advice from a NASA astronaut

HR Zone

People. Skills advice from a NASA astronaut.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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What Are Employee Check-ins?

Engagedly

Checking in on the progress of your direct reports doesn’t need to be a long and stressful process. Employee check-ins are an easy way to keep track of the performance of your employees without making it seem like […].

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Studying an Online Course

Take It Personel-ly

It’s always fun to learn new things. With the advent of online courses, you can now expand your knowledge without sacrificing work or responsibilities at home. It’s also exciting to have another shot at completing a degree or a certificate. Before you embark on this new educational journey, these are some possible mistakes you might […].

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Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Change the Tone of At-Will Employment?

SHRM Resources

Because employers typically set the transactional tone at the start of the employment relationship, they shouldn’t be surprised by what they consider a lack of employee commitment or perseverance. After all, one of the first things a new employee is asked to do is acknowledge that she has no contractual rights.

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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

Insperity

When employees work more than 40 hours in a week, can they be paid with compensatory time (comp time) vs. overtime? In many cases, overtime pay is the only option. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs what employers must do under federal law. Understanding and properly applying the FLSA is essential for any company, whether you have four employees or 40,000.

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Just landed: Ultimate Guide to I-9 Compliance

If you’re seeking guidance in the complicated world of I-9, you’re in the right place! As a pioneer in virtual onboarding tech, WorkBright has been simplifying the I-9 process since 2014 when they launched Smart I-9, a digital form built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Ten years later, they’ve heard just about every I-9 question imaginable, so their team of experts has developed this comprehensive FAQ to distill years of experience into a practical and accessible guide to all things I-9.

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15 Techniques Businesses Can Use To Ensure Balanced Employee-Customer Happiness

Forbes Coaches Council

How do you balance "the customer is always right" with employee rights and happiness? Learn how with these tips from Forbes Coaches Council experts.

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How to Gather Customer Feedback Through Email Marketing

Remesh

This is a contributing post from a guest writer. We’re always searching for brilliant writers and marketers to share their knowledge and experience with our readers. Think you have what it takes? Send your pitches to emily@remesh.ai.

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Taking the KISS Approach to DISC

Extended DISC

You've likely heard of the KISS approach(Keep it Simple Stupid) to doing many things. While we're clearly NOT stupid, we can all benefit from a more straightforward approach to using DISC.

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6 Benefits of Gamification in your Enterprise

Pixentia - HCM

L ast week, we wrote about cultural influences and gamification and why segmenting your target audiences helps you avoid running afoul of national and organizational culture and micro-cultures within your organization.

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Unlocking Global Payroll Potential

This whitepaper examines the rise, and subsequent challenges, faced by U.S. companies expanding globally, and explores best practices for achieving seamless and compliant global payroll operations.

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Thursday in the Trenches- Meet Small Business HR Leader Helena Petrusic

Acacia HR Solutions

Having worked in a larger company prior to coming to Acacia HR Solutions, I was very fortunate to have on my team many recruiters, generalists and HR Specialists to handle the different functional areas of Human Resources. This approach allowed everyone to focus on specific areas based on their skills and strengths. One of the. The post Thursday in the Trenches- Meet Small Business HR Leader Helena Petrusic appeared first on Acacia HR Solutions.

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Let HR Drive Agility in Your Workforce

SumTotal

In the last 15 years, almost a third of corporations on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were replaced. Failure to adapt was one of the critical contributing factors to their demise. The frenetic pace of change is a massive concern for all enterprises, and how your organization handles this challenge will determine whether or not your business is sustainable.

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How Flextime & Telecommuting Increases Employee Productivity

Rise

Flexible working arrangements are enticing work perks, but it’s more than just a workplace trend — it’s a benefit that’s here to stay. When a company’s priority is more on results than clocking time, when or where the work happens isn’t of major concern. Productivity can improve when employees are given the option to choose their work hours and work environment, picking what is conducive to them completing their work most efficiently.