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Talent Pool Shortage: Stop the Panic and Start the Progress

Spark Hire

Staffing pros everywhere are feeling the increasing pressures of talent pool shortages. In fact, according to ManpowerGroup’s 2016/2017 Talent Shortage Survey 40 percent of employers globally are having trouble filling positions — the highest shortage since 2007. A quality talent pool is important to every business. However, the pain of these shortages is enhanced for staffing pros.

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How to Address the 5 Sources of Drama in the Healthcare Workplace

Precheck

How to Address the 5 Sources of Drama in the Healthcare Workplace Aug. 22, 2017. Bryan-Barajas.jpg. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. We’ve all seen workplace drama in action and understand how disruptive it can be. And it’s no minor annoyance: The average person spends more than two hours a day engaged in drama, which when multiplied across an organization, can represent millions of dollars a year in lost productivity, according to Cy Wakeman , a speaker and author who has studied the impact of

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Managers, It's Time to Skip the Small Talk

Cornerstone On Demand

A recent Gallup poll found that only a quarter of employees "strongly agree" that their manager provides meaningful feedback to them, or that the feedback they receive helps them do better work. Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity , is working to change that. According to her, investing time and energy into these relationships is key to creating an environment where people enjoy their work and their colleagues.

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Five Ways Video Can Enhance Your Recruitment Process

The Aristocracy of HR

000000000000In an increasingly mobile world, many businesses are beginning to shift towards more effective execution within their HR departments. Implementing video into the process of recruitment not only provides an integral solution for businesses, it expands their reach when it comes to attracting the best talent. Make full use of available resources In 2016, 63% […].

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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Better Parental Leave Isn't a Perk—It's Smart Business

Cornerstone On Demand

Currently just 11 percent of American workers get paid family leave either through their employers or state programs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's a pretty paltry percentage. The low number reflects the fact that America is the only developed nation that does not require paid leave to new parents, but it also indicates the skepticism of American employers about the business benefits of maternity and paternity leave.

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5 Unbelievable Reasons You Want To Be Divergent

Hppy

Standout organizations commit themselves to creating a culture that is consistent with their long term strategy; if culture and strategy are not directly linked, achieving strategic goals is impossible. Also read: How To Create A Culture Of Imperfection. But the cultural development journey is a long arduous one; it normally begins with a mosaic of beliefs, behaviours and values in the organization that must be evolved into the one that reflects the strategic journey it has chosen.

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The Four Pillars of the Employee Experience

Kazoo

Motivation research clearly shows that four pillars of the Employee Experience build an employee’s intrinsic motivation and give them positive reinforcement to engage with their job: Connection: ? Feeling connected to my manager, colleagues, company, and community. Meaning:? Knowing my company, and the work I do, has meaning and purpose. Impact:? Knowing the work I do impacts my colleagues and my company for the better.

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Why Is Focusing on Performance So Difficult?

ATD Human Capital

I am perplexed by something and would appreciate your thoughts. Frequently, I encounter talent development professionals whose actions indicate an assumption that building capability and enhancing performance are the same thing. This attitude shows itself in two ways: A talent development professional receives a request from a manager to improve the leadership skills of their team.

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Stop Hiring for Cultural Fit and Start Hiring For Cultural Fitness

TLNT: The Business of HR

Culture is the glue that brings a team or organization together. But if the glue is too sticky it can make them stuck instead of making them stay together. Cultural fit can become a limitation rather than a strength.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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#WorkTrends Preview: The Future of Work: Purpose, Productivity and Experience

TalentCulture

The future of work is here. More specifically, the future of our workplaces is here. Companies are realizing the value of focusing on the environment for their employees. Creating a more human-centered workplace has a lasting impact on employees, the company, and the bottom-line as a whole. A place of work is a living environment that helps individuals and businesses craft and experience a rewarding fusion of life and work.

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The Art of Loving Negative Feedback

Questback

Surveys can be intimidating for many managers, giving the vibe that they are being tested. But 'bad' feedback can be the best feedback you ever get.

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You Get What You Measure/Compensate For!

TalentCulture

It’s an age-old adage, “You get what you measure and compensate for.”. If it were true, why do we have such a gap in sales quota performance? We’re measuring it, we’re tracking it, but most sales people aren’t achieving their goals. There are a lot of things that impact quota performance, but I suspect a large part of the challenge is the other things we measure, hold people accountable for, and even compensate at some level.

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GLASSDOOR GOLD: "I'm Not Getting Into This With You".

The HR Capitalist

You hate Glassdoor. But amidst all the negativity - and the fact your worst employees are at least 5 times more likely to leave a review than your best employees - are nuggets of truth. Can we agree on that? I was looking up a company over the weekend and found this gem. Please click through or enable pictures if you're an email subscriber for the clip below. . . .

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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How Social Media Helped Transform McGraw-Hill Education's Employer Brand

Allegis Global Solutions

McGraw-Hill Education (MHE) is a learning science and educational publishing company with a rich history. For almost 130 years, MHE has been known for its high-quality educational materials. As technology advances and classrooms become more digital, the educational publishing sector has had to adjust. Now, even grades K-12 are integrating web-based, interactive and digital education tools, tech and content.

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Safe Harbor FAQ: What Employers Should Know About 401(k) Compliance Testing

Paychex

If you offer a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, chances are you’ll have questions about plan non-discrimination testing. Take a look at some frequently asked questions about this process.

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Win the War for Talent: Listen and Act with Employee Touchpoint

Questback

Employee Touchpoint gives business leaders detailed insight into what their teams are thinking during every key lifecycle phase, helping leaders develop talent faster, and solve for newly discovered issues.

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New to HR? Conducting Your First Interview

Workology

There are a variety of styles employers use when conducting interviews and no two companies are exactly the same. Throughout your career, I’m sure there have been interviews that you. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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How to give effective feedback in the workplace

HRSG

Feedback is essential to success at every organizational level, but not all types of feedback are created equal. Today, many organizations are leaving traditional performance reviews behind.

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Digital Leadership: Future Management – 4 Skills Today’s Managers Need to Learn Now

Questback

Digitalization is radically changing the world of work. Here are 4 lessons for managers if they want to succeed in embracing the opportunities the future holds.

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The Power of Dashboards in HR Software

SutiHR

Dashboards are the face of any HR software, which essentially is a visual representation of the key metrics of the company. You can pull in every information and then sort, analyze, and use it for making decisions within the organization. Dashboards allow managers to view information in various formats, quickly figure out problems, and help. The post The Power of Dashboards in HR Software appeared first on SutiHR.

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How Workplace Diversity Increases Employee Engagement

Questback

Engaging the best talent is as tough as it's ever been. Check out the tips for how to more effectively retain and engage your employees.

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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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Internalised sexism: an unconscious bias that is kept out of the spotlight

HR Zone

Culture. Putting a spotlight on internalised sexism.

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How to Align Employee Engagement with Business Objectives?

Questback

Misalignment between employee engagement and business objectives can slow down your growth. Learn three ways to make sure your employees are aligned with company goals.

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Diversity Considerations in Compensation: Part 2 – Workplace Currency, Manager Favoritism

Compensation Today

This is an excerpt from our recent ebook collaboration with BambooHR entitled How to Turn Diversity Into a Major Asset for Your Organization. Download the full ebook here. In our first diversity and compensation post , we covered how to identify and resolve inequities within your current compensation practices, as well as the pros and cons of a self-audit.

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Continuous Employee Feedback Is Essential to Understanding the Employee Journey

Questback

Employee feedback helps you understand and optimize the employee journey, improving staff retention, productivity, and decision-making.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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How to Take Advantage of Mobile for Recruiting

HireRight

With 45 percent of candidates taking advantage of a mobile device to apply for a job, it’s no wonder businesses are upping their mobile game when it comes to recruitment. Here are some ways that mobile can jump-start the recruiting process. The post How to Take Advantage of Mobile for Recruiting appeared first on Employment Background Check Blog - HireRight.

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What to Look for in an Employee Engagement and Feedback Tool

Questback

There are many options available when choosing an employee engagement and feedback tool. This post shares key things to consider in your decision making process.

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my employee shouted “F you!” at a coworker — but he was provoked

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’ve been a manager at my company for nearly 10 years, but only with my current team for about six months. My role is hectic, and at the insistence of my own manager I am regularly required to attend meetings and other sessions away from the office, leaving the team to fend for themselves. The team is generally pretty easy to manage, but there are a couple of personalities that cause me some issues.

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