Mon.May 16, 2016

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How to Lead Volunteers: 3 Lessons from My Experience

UpstartHR

Leading volunteers is not always an easy job. Unlike employees, they are hard to fire and they may or may not be motivated enough to give their best efforts. But sometimes the magic happens, and you get the best people with the best skills supporting you in a volunteer capacity. That’s what happened last week, and I want to share some of the lessons for the rest of you.

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Mandatory Commuter Benefits are a Thing Now in New York City: Here’s What That Could Mean for Employers Around the Nation

Trinet

Employers in New York City have undergone a lot of mandatory changes to employment laws already this year. The most recent one, which NYC employers will need to implement by July 1, 2016, is the New. Visit site for full story.

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ACA Penalties To Hit $228 Billion

ACA Times

2015 marked the first year where the Affordable Care Act was arguably set into clear motion, as new policies and mandates from employer to employee and covering others were just getting acclimated to new procedures. This was all in the midst of working with health insurance providers along with claiming coverage on 2015 tax returns. The margin of error was inevitable, but going forward, penalties can and will stack up.

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Bridging The Gap Between HR And Business Outcomes

Hppy

With the new technological advancements in people analytics, it’s becoming increasingly important for HR to strategically integrate with the business and operate efficiently. In a connected organization, CHROs are able to integrate organizational capabilities such as integrated talent management, digitally-enhanced collaboration tools, HR IT architectures and digital strategies.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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Marathon Monday: Workout Gear

Laurie Ruettimann

A few years ago, I wrote about a woman at my gym who was working out in pantyhose. What kind of workout gear is that? You have to be entangled in a weird web of shame to put yourself through that nonsense. Lots of people gave me feedback and said, hey, it’s none of your business what that lady wears to work out. Maybe just focus on your s**t, which is equally as web-like and shameful.

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Make Your CHRO Panel Better

Laurie Ruettimann

I’m the queen of helping vendors put on better conferences, but nobody asks me to touch the obligatory CHRO panel. That’s too bad. A CHRO panel looks the same at nearly every event. The interviewer always asks Chief HR Officers about policy and culture with an eye towards a “holistic bigger picture” that is never fully described nor understood by the audience.

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Four Things HR Can Learn From Marketing

TalentCulture

With the consistent growth of concepts like “Employer Brand” and “ Recruitment Marketing, ” HR departments everywhere are adding another role to their already burgeoning workload: marketing. And while some elements of marketing were already there for some HR and recruiting pros, the level of expertise required has grown exponentially. So if you are finding yourself marketing without ever having cracked a textbook in that territory, here are some things to learn from marketing.

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Millennials Scare You Because You're A Weak Leader

NoExcusesHR

Enough is enough. You are embarrassing yourself and your organization. You are proving to everyone that you don't deserve to lead because you sound like you are still wondering why Pickett's Charge failed. Is this really the first time in your career you've had different generations of employees working for you? Stop whining about millennials. Forever.

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What Can Lemonade Teach Us About Employee Turnover?

Quantum Workplace

Queen Bey dropped surprise album Lemonade last month. And even if you’re not part of the Beyhive, you couldn’t miss the buzz. Beyonce’s sixth album released with a bang following an hour-long HBO special.

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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The 2 Questions To Ask In Every Salary Negotiation

TalentCulture

1 – “How can I be guaranteed to be involved in projects critical to the company’s future?”. 2 – “What does it take to be successful here?”. Here’s why: “What does it take to be successful here?”. And then actually listen to the answer. Paraphrase it back to whoever answers it to show them you got it right. Summarize it so effectively that they say, “That’s right.

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Do You Know that Discriminating Against.

About Human Resources

Need to understand what qualifies as discrimination in employment or the workplace? It's based on membership in protected classifications. Find out more.

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4 Icebreaker Games for New Hires

RecogNation

It’s the first day for your new hire. You’re thrilled to finally have someone to share the seemingly endless list of responsibilities around the office and bring new ideas to the table. But their first days are probably filled with nervous jitters, tons of handshakes and of course miles of somewhat forced smiles. No one likes being the new kid on the block.

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The Unfulfilled Promise of Employee Engagement

WorqIQ

With all the talk about employee engagement – why aren’t we doing a better job with engaging employees? Employee engagement first appeared as a concept in the 1990s and then gained traction as a practice in the 2000s, yet we aren’t seeing much growth in the numbers. Gallup has been tracking engagement for the last […] Read more.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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CHART OF THE DAY: More Americans are Working Longer

Steve Boese

I am a total mark for labor force data and today's Chart of the Day fits the bill perfectly. Check out the below chart on the Employment to Population ratio for Americans aged 65 and up over the last 50 years, and of course some FREE comments from me after the data. (Chart courtesy of Bloomberg ). Lots of interesting points we can tease out of this data, so let's go. 1.

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This is Why You Need to Get Involved in Workplace Wellness [Infographic]

WorqIQ

You offer a corporate wellness program to your employees, and that’s great. But how much do you really know about it? Are you actively involved or is it just another benefit for employees? Read More» The post This is Why You Need to Get Involved in Workplace Wellness [Infographic] appeared first on Switch & Shift.

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Get the VIP Treatment with our #SHRM16 Party List

Workology

INSIDER’S GUIDE TO SHRM 2016 PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS. We are just 5 short weeks away from the 2016 SHRM Annual Conference in Washington DC. I’m currently working on blog content, selecting sessions and trying to develop a plan for all things #SHRM16. I’m sure you are too which is why I’m working to bring you the best insights into what you can expect at the 2016 Annual Conference in Washington DC this year. .

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What an MBA Program Won’t Teach You About Leadership

DDI

MBA programs don’t develop all of the critical skills leaders need. In some ways, a humanities degree is more valuable.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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3 things the Warriors can teach us about teamwork

Ceridian

As Stephen Curry will readily tell you, his greatness is nothing without the help of teammates like Draymond Green and Andre Iguadola. As employers, we should seek to foster a similar respect for teamwork using a set of “essential virtues.” . The Golden State Warriors are hurtling toward another potential finals berth not merely because Curry can shoot the basketball like no one else.

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Coffee Break: Fun Fridays, productivity & the benefits of a younger workforce

HR Zone

Culture. Fun Fridays & the benefits of a younger workforce.

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can I compare attending college to working a full-time job in my cover letter?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have recently graduated from college. I currently have no job prospects, but I am applying to jobs on a daily basis. I feel that if I can write a really good cover letter it will give me that extra boost, as I did not work very much during college due to having scholarships. I have been trying to spin my college years as actually working a full-time job in my cover letter.

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No Conference Budget? No Problem!

Workology

While on my way to a conference last weekend, I began reading 52 Cups of Coffee. The book begins with this quote: “You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” – Charlie “Tremendous” Jones. It blew my mind a bit. Simple idea. Makes perfect sense when you take the time to think about it, but I suppose we rarely do.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Why Smart People Are Stupid

Evil HR Lady

A few years ago, I attended a “coffee morning with the principal” at my daughter’s school. During the discussion, homework came up. The principal flat-out admitted that all the research showed that homework in the lower grades was worthless for the student, but that they assigned it because the parents wanted it. As soon as she said that, three women asked if the amount of homework could be increased.

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did I mess up the negotiations for my new job?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I read up on negotiations extensively both on your site and others before I received an offer this past week, and I’ve now accepted the position and am waiting to clear a background check before I give my notice and nail down my start date. I’m proud of myself for approaching the negotiations with confidence and a real plan, but I feel somewhat uneasy about some of the conversations I had with HR, and I wonder if I was clumsy in my negotiations.

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HR 2020 Transformation: Interview with #SHRM16 Speaker Scott Hamilton

Acacia HR Solutions

In January I participated in the first DisruptHR Orange County event. If you aren’t familiar with DisruptHR, it is a Ted-esque style event with speakers in the HR/Recruiting world speaking for five minutes with 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. For even the most seasoned of speakers it’s a bit nerve-racking. After much.

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5 wrong moves that will damage your career

Ask a Manager

Some of the ways you can harm your career and your professional reputation are obvious ones – rack up a string of firings, tell off your boss, or take a daily afternoon nap when you’re supposed to be working. But some less obvious things that can do just as much harm to your career, if not more. At U.S. News & World Report today, I talk about five moves that people often don’t realize will hold them back until it’s too late and the damage has been done.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.