Tue.May 15, 2018

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3 Ways to Identify Employees with Influence at Work

Bonfyre

Employee conversations are a hallmark of the work experience. Humans are social creatures by nature. It’s a simple fact they’ll take the opportunities to socialize where they can–whether it’s a watercooler chat, a lunch break, or a postscript to a team meeting. Sure, these conversations are fun ways to make the day go by a little faster but, critically, they also help teams grow closer together and drive greater performance.

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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

Business leaders may be inclined to think of ergonomics in the workplace as a safety or comfort issue. Picture comfy chairs and computer wrist support pads. But there’s much more to it than that. In fact, it’s well-documented that an ergonomic workplace can positively impact employee performance and overall wellness. This makes sense if you think about it.

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Predictably Irrational: Interactive Tools, Free Bagels and the Power of Appreciation

Working Girl

Picture courtesy of Villains WIki I recently wrote a post about Dan Ariely’s fascinating work on behavioural science, Predictably Irrational. You can read the post here , summarizing some of the key findings from the book, but after receiving several questions about how to operationalize this information I decided to write a follow up post. 1. Everything’s relative: Humans understand and navigate the world by making comparisons.

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About GDPR

HR Bartender

No matter where you are, you’ve probably seen some mention of the General Data Protection Regulation (aka GDPR). The aim of the GDPR is to protect all European Union (EU) citizens from privacy and data breaches in an increasingly data-driven world. It’s an extension of a 1995 law from a time when, I think we’d all agree, technology was vastly different.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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The True Value of HR Technology

Reflektive

When considering any new technology, you need to be certain that the benefits outweigh the costs. Especially when you need to show the C-suite that a new system will add serious value to the business. Human resources technology can include payroll, performance management , talent acquisition, people analytics, and more. Let’s dig in and see why the benefits of HR technology are worth the investment.

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Deloitte Research: How Successful Organizations Use People Analytics to Drive Decision-Making

Visier

Whether you are examining your sales pipeline, the success of a marketing campaign, or employee retention, data and analytics are essential for business decision-making. Despite this, many companies still overlook people analytics when it comes to solving complex business problems. According to the High-Impact People Analytics industry study by Bersin by Deloitte , organizations that use people analytics to support business decisions see 82% higher three-year average profits than their low-matur

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Why Internal Communications is the Center of Any Successful Organization

Hppy

Employees are the center of every organization’s success, but zoom in a little closer and you will see the unsung heroes, the employee communicators that keep the circle intact. Real Talk: Internal communications is the most valuable position in a company. Why? Well, let’s look at how information and experiences travel through an organization. For a company to grow its circle of influence, it must start at the core, and at that core are your employees.

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Directions to a More Efficient Recruiting Process

Hoops

For years, the road map was the best possible navigational tool a driver could use. “What could be better than the intricate detail and astounding accuracy of a map, printed on a large piece of folded paper that fit neatly in a glove box?” Maps were terrific until you had to read one yourself while driving and until you tried to fold one back up again.

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10 Fun Ideas for Celebrating Work Anniversaries

Achievers

On the inside, you’re full of warm-hearted gratitude for the loyalty of employees who stick around for the long haul. The question to ask yourself is whether your team knows how much you appreciate their efforts. They can’t read your mind, so celebrating employee milestones and work anniversaries is a way to showcase your positive energy and spread it around.

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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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Employee relationships in the workplace policy

Workable

Customize this workplace romance policy based on your company’s attitude toward employee dating. Add or delete parts to communicate applicable rules regarding romantic relationships in the workplace and preserve harmony and fairness among all employees. The post Employee relationships in the workplace policy appeared first on Recruiting Resources: How to Recruit and Hire Better.

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6 Ways to Elevate Your Onboarding

TalentCulture

Organizations are understandably focused on employee retention. Turnover is expensive, in terms of both hard costs and impact on morale. […]. The post 6 Ways to Elevate Your Onboarding appeared first on TalentCulture.

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Lead Generation for Recruiters: 13 Ways to Build Your Talent Pool

TalentLyft

In Marketing, Lead Generation is known as a strategy for building a pool of potential customers. With proactive talent pool building becoming more and more popular, recruiters have adapted Lead Generation strategies as well. Read More.

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Tips from LinkedIn on Starting Your Data Journey

WorkHuman

By Sarah Payne —. When it comes to HR technology, are you getting the most out of your data? What kind of data should you benchmark against? How are the best HR organizations thinking about data and analytics? While data tracking and privacy issues from a consumer perspective (re: Facebook) are rising to the surface, there also exists a huge opportunity for HR to leverage data insights within organizations to make more thoughtful and strategic decisions that improve work for everyone.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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POWERPOINT MBA: Font Sizes In Your Presentations

The HR Capitalist

Let's face it - Some of you suck at PowerPoint. Heck, I've come to realize that being a good presenter and being good at PowerPoint at times are related and at times are not. Case in point - you can be a great presenter and use PowerPoint in a very minimalistic way. Great presenters tell stories, and the best way to use PP in that regard is often slides that have nothing but pictures. .

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Need to attract millennials? Offer student loan benefits

HR Morning

If you want to attract and retain millennials, it’s all about the benefits. And no perks are more sought after among this group than studen loan benefits. In this post, guest author Alyssa Schaefer, the chief marketing officer of Laurel Road , a national online lender, explains why employers can’t wait to roll out student loan benefits if they’re serious about hiring the best and brightest millennials. .

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A Template for Organizational Cultural Change

Culture University

A Snapshot of Culture in Action A man and his wife entered a deli together late one afternoon. They were the only customers in the place. The server behind the deli counter said, “May I help you?” But before either could reply, the other person behind the deli counter, standing off to the side, uttered a fairly […]. The post A Template for Organizational Cultural Change appeared first on Culture University.

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Constructive Feedback Should Always Be a Discussion

Lattice

For managers, providing feedback can be daunting— especially when that feedback isn’t entirely positive. Plenty of managers avoid giving critical feedback for reasons ranging from a fear that it’ll upset the employee, to being afraid to affect a seemingly positive workplace culture , to even not knowing how. But providing that kind of feedback is necessary for both the achievement of company goals, and for personal development. 1.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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Supreme Court Ends ‘Mark of the Beast’ Litigation

HR Daily Advisor

For the last 3 years, we have been providing regular updates on the continuing litigation saga in the “mark of the beast” case. The case has finally ended. Here’s a recap. History of the Case. In 2011, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Beverly Butcher, who resigned from his job as a coal miner at CONSOL Energy rather than allowing his hand to be scanned at the beginning and end of each shift to record his time worked.

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Meet Neha Mittal, the UK’s first female fintech CFO

Sage HRMS

Businesses that regularly use analytics in finance aren’t just focused on the tools they need but understand how data-driven decisions are products of efficient analytical processes – from raw data to actionable insight. Neha Mittal, the VP of Finance and Strategy at MarketInvoice, knows this well. She works with a company that offers business loans […].

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4 Facts About Medicare That All Employers Should Know

HR Daily Advisor

Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program for elderly and disabled individuals. Employers that offer group health insurance plans to their employees have an interest in learning how employees’ entitlement to Medicare benefits can affect the administration of those plans. courtneyk / iStock / Getty Images Plus. This article discusses the coordination of benefits between the two plans.

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The Untapped Talent Pool – Neurodiversity

Peoplescape

‘Neurodiversity’ is a relatively new term that refers to people who have dyslexia, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and other neurological conditions. These are ‘spectrum’ conditions, with a wide range of characteristics, but which nevertheless share some common features in terms of how people learn and process information. On April 26, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control […].

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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Webinar | COBRA Pitfalls: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

WEX Inc.

Leaving the organization isn't the end of the benefits cycle for employees. This webinar focuses on how to avoid one of the most common compliance pitfalls in benefits. COBRA administration.

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Why you shouldn't neglect lateral career moves

HRSG

Traditionally career success is judged by how quickly you rise through the ranks in an organization. However, lateral moves can help you access a wealth of new opportunities for advancement.

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3 Ways Workplaces Can Offer Coaching to Employees

Chris Heinz

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard about coaching in the workplace. In the past, the term “coach” was applied to sports, then to performances like “ voice coach ” or “acting coach.” Most recently, coaching has entered the workplace—and indicators suggest coaching is here to stay.

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Why it is important to share your hobby at work, Q/A with John Garrett

Sage HRMS

John is a nationally recognized corporate comedian and emcee who draws on his condition as being a recovering big four CPA to deliver messages that hit home with corporate audiences. John’s customized performances and observations of everyday corporate America help teams break down barriers, foster unity, and strengthen bonds. With over 1800 performances, he consistently […].

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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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Problem or No Problem: Candidate Issues to Reconsider

HR Daily Advisor

With a tight job market, many employers are finding it more and more difficult to hire top talent. There are fewer job applicants for the average vacancy. There’s a greater likelihood that the ideal candidate will have multiple offers to choose from. One way to increase the number of potential candidates is to review the initial selection process and see where perhaps applicants are being dismissed prematurely.

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my daughter refuses to tell interviewers why she left her last job

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: My daughter got fired from her first full-time job for chronic tardiness. Due to a combination of youth, inexperience, and (in my opinion) stupidity, she somehow missed the signs that she was in danger of losing her job until they called her in one day and told her to hit the road. According to her, she was not given any explicit warnings that (to her) clearly spelled out “You MUST fix this or you WILL be fired.” That is unfortunate if true; however, the fact that be

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The Inclusive and Accessible Candidate Experience Starts with WCAG

Workology

Accessibility is a crucial component of the candidate experience and should be a priority equal to network security. Accessibility is especially important in the candidate application and hiring. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.