Sun.Oct 08, 2017

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Women in Leadership: Creating an Inclusive Community of Interest

HR Bartender

Communities of interest (sometimes referred to as affinity groups or employee resource groups) are exactly what you would think. They are groups of people who share a common interest, experience, or passion. The group is formed to share ideas and thoughts. Organizations have supported affinity groups for decades. There was a recent article in Bloomberg Businessweek titled, “ Deloitte Thinks Diversity Groups are Passé ”.

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The Benefits of a Holistic Learning Experience

Cornerstone On Demand

In order to survive and thrive in today's tech-driven world, organizations must place learning at the forefront of their company's culture, processes and planning. The vast majority of CEOs —90 percent—say their organization is facing disruptive change driven by digital technologies, yet 70 percent of them admit their organization doesn't have the skills to adapt to these changes.

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Everyday People

This past weekend I was in Chicago for a combination of events. First of all, I was a speaker at the HR Conference for Legal Professionals through ALA. Secondly, I was also celebrating my 28th wedding anniversary with my amazing wife !! We’ve been in Chicago several times and it is one of our favorite cities to visit. We’ve arrived in a different phase in our lives because we like to see sites that are off the beaten path that others may overlook for the big (traditional) attractions

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A Sneak PiiQ Behind the Scenes of Cornerstone's New SMB Solution

Cornerstone On Demand

If you work in human resources at a small or midsize business (SMB), you already know how difficult it is to find a digital learning and performance solution that isn't too complex or expensive and still addresses all of your needs. A 2017 report found that while more than half of SMB leaders rank talent development as extremely or very important, nearly two-thirds of these same leaders rate their organization's talent development strategy as unsophisticated.

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Want To Enhance Your Total Rewards To Achieve Organizational Success? Start Here.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your employee value proposition? Gallagher Better Works SM Insights has got you covered! Dive into the latest magazine issue and discover how flexibility, equity, recognition and strategically applied resources can improve your total rewards package. Download the PDF to learn more about: Building retirement benefits for a global and mobile workforce Promoting employee and organizational growth through succession planning Empowering women in leadership through

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coworker is obviously pregnant but hasn’t told us, negotiating for more vacation time, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s four answers to four questions. Here we go…. 1. Our coworker is obviously pregnant but hasn’t told us and we want to be cool. My question is about a coworker who we’re sure is pregnant. There are only three of us in our building and we are pretty close (both as work friends and literally, we see each other all day and share a bathroom). My coworker has given up caffeine and has been nauseated for the last two weeks, so we’re betting she’s not far along, but we obviously do

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Mobile Technology in HR

Peoplescape

Mobile devices will account for 75% of global internet use in 2017, according to Zenith report. As businesses trend towards “consumerization of HR”, where the objective is to enhance employee engagement, one of the ways they can put this into practice is by introduction of mobile technology solutions. Think of the employee life cycle i.e. […].

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The Hazy World of HR Data Analytics And Data-Driven Decisions

HR C-Suite

There’s no doubt that data-driven Human Resource Management has gained immense popularity in recent years. Certainly if measured by column inches in industry publications! Data analytics can offer insights that companies need, but Human Resources leaders should take care to balance their thought process. If HR takes a micro level view on every issue, then […].

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This Week in Employee Engagement: October 8, 2017

Maritz Motivation

The utter explosion of digital content presents countless opportunities for learning. Start here to narrow down your search each week in the often overwhelming landscape of employee engagement thought leadership! What We’re Reading This Week: 5 Things You Must Look for in Your Next Job — In this article from Forbes, discover what women in middle management say are the most important factors to a happy workplace, from flexibility to a culture of sisterhood and an empathetic approach to management

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Thresholds: The Key to Harmony

developUs

I’ve got a theory. Not a theory like the theory of relatively, but in some ways, not far off. My theory is this: Every conflict has its roots in a difference of thresholds. Think about it; you’re frustrated because your partner left dishes in the sink. Your partner is upset because the house is “a mess,” so what’s the big deal about the dishes in the sink?

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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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Episode 1 | How Field Trip Launched a Jerky Empire with Just $11k, w/ Tom Donigan, founding partner at Field Trip Jerky

SnackNation

Episode 1 | How Field Trip Launched a Jerky Empire with Just $11k. with Tom Donigan, founding partner at Field Trip Jerky. In 2010, Tom Donigan and his friends Scott Fiesinger and Matt Levey launched a jerky brand on a modest $11,250 seed investment, and didn’t take on any additional money for an entire year. Today that brand – Field Trip – can be found in more than 30,000 retail locations, and last year closed a six-figure funding round.

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Do You Struggle With Saying No? Learn How Brené Brown Does It Masterfully

Thrive Global

Are you creating and sticking to your personal boundaries? Image courtesy of Pexels, Photographer: Leah Kelley Thank you, Brené Brown, for giving me the best rejection I’ve ever received, and in turn, teaching me how to say no gracefully! Seriously though, being told no, or often worse, saying no, can be hard to stomach. Instead of saying or handling the rejection, we often avoid, do things we don’t want to do, or feel resentment.

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The Weekly Independent: October 9, 2017

MBO Partners

News and notes for independent professionals and their clients. This is the October 9, 2017 edition.

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