Mon.Dec 11, 2017

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4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Common Hiring Mistakes

Cornerstone On Demand

A version of this article was originally published on the Ideal blog. We can all agree that good intentions aren't enough when it comes to hiring practices that increase diversity. Part of the problem is that sometimes practices that seem good on the surface aren't effective and can even be harmful in some cases. Here are four common hiring practices that are terrible for diversity and what you should do instead. 1) The "Rooney Rule" The tech industry faces a lot of criticism for its relative

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Best Employee Engagement Quotes from Our Clients This Year

EngagementMultiplier

What do our brave, caring, identifiable owners appreciate most about Engagement Multiplier? What are the biggest challenges engagement has brought to their attentions? How have their businesses changed as a result? Read our previous post to learn more about what it takes to be an Engaged Owner here. We wanted to get to the heart of the real value of employee engagement, so we asked our clients to weigh in.

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4 Thing You Can Do to Avoid Common Hiring Mistakes

Cornerstone On Demand

A version of this article was originally published on the Ideal blog. We can all agree that good intentions aren't enough when it comes to hiring practices that increase diversity. Part of the problem is that sometimes practices that seem good on the surface aren't effective and can even be harmful in some cases. Here are four common hiring practices that are terrible for diversity and what you should do instead. 1) The "Rooney Rule" The tech industry faces a lot of criticism for its relative

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Corporate TA is Doing Contract Hiring All Wrong!

The Tim Sackett Project

In every university on the planet in every Economics 101 class, professors teach a very simple concept of FIFO (First In, First Out). It’s basically meant to describe the way products/material move through a system. There are two basic types, FIFO and LIFO (Last In). FIFO is you get some supplies shipped to your warehouse, but you first use the supplies you already have in your inventory.

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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.

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Everything You Need to Include in a Reduction in Force Letter

Careerminds

Layoffs and reductions in staffing are an inevitable part of every business and industry. Employers need to make the decision to downsize and it’s up to the human resources department to prepare all the paperwork. This includes notifying the employee about their termination of employment through a formal reduction in force letter. Schedule a demo now with Careerminds.

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4 Tips to Avoid Common Hiring Mistakes

Cornerstone On Demand

A version of this article was originally published on the Ideal blog. We can all agree that good intentions aren't enough when it comes to hiring practices that increase diversity. Part of the problem is that sometimes practices that seem good on the surface aren't effective and can even be harmful in some cases. Here are four common hiring practices that are terrible for diversity and tips to improve them. 1) The "Rooney Rule" The tech industry faces a lot of criticism for its relative lack

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Mentoring – Should We?

Hppy

I get asked this a lot, “what is the benefit of mentoring in my organization” or “do I really need a mentor – what would be in it for me?” I was asked just yesterday if I had a mentor and for how long. I have had mentors for most of my life. I was mentoring people throughout my career but didn’t realize what it was that I was doing. Since I started mentoring full time and sharing the “gift of mentoring” I know see and realize the power of mentoring – it truly is a gift!

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WorkHuman 2018: A team that plays together, stays together

WorkHuman

The end of the year is approaching. Where has your training and development budget gone? This year, we’re challenging you— Globoforce is offering a special group rate for WorkHuman 2018 attendees to bring their entire team to recharge and connect at the HR thought-leadership conference of the year in Austin, Texas, from April 2 to 5. At WorkHuman 2018, you’ll find inspiration from world-class speakers, connect with your own team in a creative environment, learn about best practices, make new con

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Should I Apply for this HR Job or Not? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

Today’s question is from someone that is trying to get into the HR profession. It’s a common challenge , but her specific problem is whether this is coming too soon or if she is ready for the role. Check it out: Hello!! My name is Sam. I just started my educational journey in business, and eventually a degree in Human Resource. I’m NEW, I’m EXCITED, and I’m…… uh oh… I’m given the opportunity to apply for and possibly taking a position, ALREAD

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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IRS Letter 226J Infographic Details Response Process [Updated]

ACA Times

Updated from original blog post on December 4, 2017. As more organizations start to prepare for the possibility of receiving a holiday greeting from the IRS in the form of Letter 226J, a new infographic is available to explain how to respond if your organizations receives this letter. Letter 226J is the communication that provides the general procedures the IRS will use to propose and assess the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer shared responsibility payment, or ESRP.

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Social Recruiting – How to Attract and Connect With Top Candidates

Spark Hire

One of the best talent acquisition strategies continues to go underutilized — social recruiting. The candidate experience is one of the most important parts of talent acquisition. You want candidates to feel wanted and for them to understand how they fit into the prospective role as well as your culture. Social media is perfect for expanding your employer branding and connecting with candidates on a more human level.

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The 5 P’s of Culture Management

TalentCulture

As culture settles in as a legitimate business concern in the larger discussion of work management, so do methods for measuring and managing it. Here are five key touchpoints of culture that all businesses from startups to blue chips can use to build employee engagement — and extra profit — from day one. By Joshua Levine and David Kahn Ph.D. He sat in his office wondering what was wrong.

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update: I bit my coworker

Ask a Manager

Remember the letter-writer who bit her coworker ? Here’s the update. So I don’t have an update I think anyone will like. Going through Alison’s three suggestions: #1) Find a new job. I applied to the perfect position the next day, interviewed within the week, aaaaand bombed the interview. Nerves? Lack of practice? I do have Alison’s book, did research, but just didn’t click with anyone.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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#WorkTrends Preview: Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace

TalentCulture

Did you know If you enter “servant leadership” into a search engine and follow the Wikipedia link , the very first line of the definition is sourced from the Servant Leadership Institute , which was founded by this week’s guest, Art Barter. The definition of Servant Leadership: Traditional leadership generally involves the exercise of power by one at the ‘top of the pyramid.

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Developing a Career: Protégés Reflect on the Everwise Impact

Everwise

Here at Everwise , we’ve learned that mentorship is never a one-size-fits-all experience. Every person has a unique set of professional challenges, goals, and needs. Some protégés may need help identifying their next career move. Others, guidance on navigating a political situation. Yet others, advice on assuming a leadership role. The list goes on and on.

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6 New Year’s Resolutions Every Manager Should Have In 2018

Engagedly

It’s that time of the year again. The end of another year and the time we think of all that we failed to accomplished. But once you are close to the end, there’s no point in dwelling over […].

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Turn your culture into a mental wellbeing oasis

HR Zone

Culture. Turn your culture into a mental wellbeing oasis.

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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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The World is Moving. How Does your Organization or Team Keep Up?

Bersin with Deloitte

For the past 2 years, Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends report has told us that the number 1 concern of business leaders is designing the organization of the future. Yet, only 11 percent of global CEOs believe they understand how to build the organization of the future. Bersin is gearing up to help address this […].

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VIDEO: Using BHAGs as a Goal Setting Technique for High Performers.

The HR Capitalist

Big, hairy, audacious goals, or BHAGs, are visionary, strategy statements designed to focus a group of people around a common initiative. They traditional differ from our other goal setting techniques because BHAGS are usually positioned toward by a large group (rather than individuals) and they typically span a large amount of time than any of our other goals.

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Train Wisely, Manage Easily: Things You Should Know About Distributed Workforce

Rallyware for Human Resources

People are what matter most in any kind of business. They are the most valuable resource for fresh ideas and overall business growth. In the modern world, the battle for talent between organizations has become fierce like never before. At the same time, companies have the advantage of hiring skilled employees with no geographical boundaries. This is one of the reasons why remote work keeps growing.

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Why leaders need to push teams towards full transparency

HR Zone

Change. Why leaders need to push teams to be transparent.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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How to Survive Your First Year in a New Business

Take It Personel-ly

Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur can be both exciting and terrifying. Your first year in a new business can be tough and full of ups and downs. The more you plan for all eventualities, the easier it will be to problem solve, grow, and continue on your path to success. Create a Business […].

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4 Keys to Building Winning Teams in Healthcare

Precheck

4 Keys to Building Winning Teams in Healthcare Dec. 12, 2017. Bryan-Barajas.jpg. Bryan Barajas Marketing Director. Healthcare relies on collaboration. Each role in the healthcare organization plays a vital part in a patient’s care, and when people work together well, the organization thrives. Building winning healthcare teams is key to an organization’s success, even if it’s not always easy to do, especially at scale.

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Always switched on for work? Managing modern technologies – a joint effort

HR Zone

People. Too 'switched-on?' Managing modern technologies.

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You Can’t Say ‘Yes’ to Everything

TLNT: The Business of HR

It is fundamentally impossible for one person to “do it all.” At some point, you are going to need to learn how to say “no” when your bosses or co-workers want to dump more work into your lap. Saying “yes” to everything often leads to chronic stress, which in turn can lead to health problems, a poor attitude, and strained relationships, ultimately hurting everyone.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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

Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Motherhood and Cliche

Lisa Rosendahl

My daughter is 16, going on college. I remember being pregnant worrying about what I would do if the baby was sick on a day I couldn't be off work. The worry was for nothing. My answer was clear the moment I saw my daughter for the very first time - all others would wait. I received more advice than I would truly ever ask for: day care is good; day care is bad; parenting is the hardest thing you’ll ever do; and enjoy it now, they grow up so fast.

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Why adult learning is so good for wellbeing

HR Zone

Employees. Why adult learning is so good for wellbeing.

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Be Sure Your Diversity Program Addresses These 3 Issues

TLNT: The Business of HR

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is no longer about filling a quota. Today, D&I is recognized as a key way to boost profits and increase innovation. It simply makes business sense.