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2017 Trends for Hiring Managers and Recruiters

HR Daily Advisor

by Hailey Canon, regional vice president, finance and accounting, Addison Group. Now that 2017 has arrived, hiring managers and recruiters should be gearing up for the new hiring season. To get ahead of the pack this year, it is essential to stay on top of emerging trends in the industry. Both recruiters and candidates will benefit from understanding how the landscape is shifting in the coming year.

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Middle Managers Are the Key to Reducing Bureaucracy

HR Bartender

I ran across this post title the other day – “Forget Middle Managers. Here’s Why.” Of course, the article goes on to explain how bureaucratic organizations are filled with ineffective managers. Which can be very true. And, if your organization is trying to shed some of their bureaucratic ways, then the goal is to help middle managers get better in their roles.

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Why you should manage the performance of your colleagues right away

Sage HRMS

When was the last time you held a performance review with an employee? Has a manager ever approached you for advice about how to accurately manage the performance of a team member? And do you sometimes dread the long drawn out process of the annual performance review? Well, you’re not alone. According to HR Magazine , fewer than half (45 percent) of employees believe their reviews are fair and accurate.

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It’s Annoying if Your Workplace is Truly Inclusive

Visier

Rapid change and unpredictability require integrating diverse views, and it will — and should — make you uncomfortable. The words “diverse” and “divided” share a common root, but different interpretations. Leaders seek to increase “ diversity ,” measured by differences in the workforce (gender, race, heritage, discipline, etc). Leaders also want to minimize “divisions” measured by annoyance and dissatisfaction, often striving for everyone to get along. .

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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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Why self-preservation is top of mind for me in 2017?

The Aristocracy of HR

010020000000 Welcome back! I took a bit of a hiatus at the end of last year to rest, regroup and reflect on 2016. Of late, I have been hearing way too many stories about people namely bloggers and influencers that have effectively worked themselves to the point of being depleted. In one recent story, a […].

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12 Ways to Reduce Staff Turnover – Tips

EmployeeConnect

Staff turnover is essentially the number, expressed as a percentage, of employees that leave a company in a given period. While most of you can agree that staff turnover is a bad thing, it can alternatively be considered a good thing too. The Impact of Staff Turnover Financially Impactful: Let’s put it into perspective; staff turnover, or employee turnover, can affect you as a manager financially.

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How To Create A More Dynamic Interview Process

Spark Hire

Though interviewing can be time-consuming for a hiring manager, its importance should never be underestimated. When your interview process is in peak condition, it enables you to get a 360-degree view of a candidate in a way that a resume simply doesn’t illustrate. From there, you’re better able to make a hiring decision that serves your company well in both the short- and long-term.

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Get Smart About Knowledge Management

ATD Human Capital

What is your organization’s most important commodity? Knowledge. And effective knowledge management and sharing can be the key to enhancing employee performance and fostering innovation. Talent professionals have a major role in enabling access to critical knowledge and expertise in real time, wherever and whenever work gets done. More than just repositories of content, emerging knowledge management (KM) practices include fostering collaboration and access to experts.

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The Scary Truth About Millennials Being Disengaged At Work

Everwise

They’re everywhere and they’re about to completely take over the workplace. I’m talking about Millennials, the generation following Generation X, and the generation that currently makes up 38% of the United States workforce. And a recent Gallup study shows that these Millennials are not as engaged in their work as you might hope they’d be. So why is this important?

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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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Corporate Perks: A Thinly Veiled Disguise

TalentCulture

It’s no secret that there is a war going on… a tug of war to be exact. Companies are scrambling to find the best and brightest talent and many are failing miserably. One of the tactics used by many companies is to seduce candidates with profound and presumably attractive perks as a lure for employment. Further, these same tactics can be used as a retention tool with existing employees.

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What HR Experts Think You Need to Know 2017 Will Bring

BambooHR

Raise your hand if you saw 2016 coming. Not literally saw 2016 coming; simple math determined that 2016 had to come immediately after 2015. But if you weren’t surprised by how last year went—if you expected every twist and turn that occurred during our last lap around the sun—raise your hand. Go ahead, raise it. […]. The post What HR Experts Think You Need to Know 2017 Will Bring appeared first on.

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#WorkTrends Recap: The New Digital Workplace: Four Key Trends

TalentCulture

As technology advances and changes our workplaces, many pundits speculate on the trends that we need to be mindful of. Companies are developing global footprints and with that employ people based in different countries with varying cultural nuances, the need for better digital tools and accessibility to remain connected continues to rise. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M.

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Human Resources Pros: How Not to Get WalMarted out of a Job

Compensation Today

How Not to Get Your HR Job Outsourced to a Consultant. A top news headline this week that retail giant Walmart plans to cut hundreds of jobs before the end of January –many in HR–may well have human resources professionals thinking, “Well, ‘Happy New Year’ to you too.” The fact that the retail giant also just signed on with Workday, an HR automation system, also doesn’t bode well.

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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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Is Your HR Technology Controlling or Enabling?

TLNT: The Business of HR

HR processes can be divided into two categories. The most traditional are “control” processes used to ensure employees are working in a way that supports the goals of the company. Things like time tracking, organizational hierarchies, certification tests, and annual performance reviews tend to fall into this category. These can be contrasted with “enablement” processes that help employees be more productive and engaged in their work.

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Healthcare is Changing: Five Actions You Should Be Taking This Year

Paychex

Overhauling the Affordable Care Act is a top priority of the new administration's first one hundred days. What will change and what will stay in place? What actions can you take to prepare your business for the year to come?

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Contextualising innovation in HR: what do we mean?

HR Zone

Culture. Contextualising innovation in HR: what do we mean?

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At FOT: "He's a Good Guy, Except for the Jihad" (Musings on The Burden of Action within HR).

The HR Capitalist

In case you missed it - I was up at FOT earlier this week with the following post “He’s a Good Guy, Except For The Jihad”… (The Burden of Action in HR) ", which weaves things that organizations like the FBI hear with the crazy things people drop on HR all the time. You hear something crazy - do you investigate or discount as an HR pro? Drop over to my FOT post and we'll discuss.

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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Before we fix the gender pay gap, let's fix gender opportunities

HR Zone

Retention. Forget the pay gap, let's fix gender opportunities.

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Weighing Paid Parental Leave? Consider These Points First

HR Daily Advisor

by Sushma Tripathi, vice president, Workforce Planning and Benefits Consulting at ADP. While the United States is still one of few developed nations that do not offer paid parental leave, Americans overwhelmingly support these policies. A recent poll shows that 82% of voters say it’s important to explore legislation that allows paid time off for medical and family reasons.

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How big data can eliminate bias and elitism in candidate selection

HR Zone

Acquisition. Big data: eliminating bias in candidate selection.

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Braggy CHROs

Laurie Ruettimann

It’s great that CHROs around the world are patting themselves on the back for embracing the cloud , understanding business , and focusing on culture. But whenever I hear about systemic sexual harassment or widespread pay inequality , I want to raise my hand and say, “HR fails workers and shareholders every day.” I also want to say, “I told you so.” You can be proud to work in human resources, recruiting, and all the related fields when the following conditions are m

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A Benefits Leaders Top Priority: Reducing Cancer at all Costs

U.S. employers are bracing for the largest increase in health insurance costs in a decade next year. And the largest healthcare expense to employers? Cancer.

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The multiple benefits of improving your self confidence

HR Zone

People. The benefits of self confidence.

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How the Cloud Safeguards Sensitive Data

Paychex

As cloud accounting is accepted by more small businesses, some business owners still wonder if they need to make the switch. Here are some of the benefits they could be missing.

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Appreciation Can Enhance Employee Engagement

Workstride

This is a guest post. Paul White, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author, speaker and consultant who makes work relationships work. He is co-author of Rising Above a Toxic Workplace and The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. For more information, go to www.appreciationatwork.com. Engaged employees—those who feel connected to the mission of the organization and understand their role in its success—are a result of a combination of factors.

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My Must-Attend Conference of 2017 #workhuman

The People Equation

This time each year, many people peruse their industry’s conference offerings to decide which ones to attend. If you’re in the human resources, talent management, organizational development or leadership functions in your company, I suggest the WorkHuman 2017 conference. Now in its third year, the conference—sponsored by technology solutions provider Globoforce—seeks to help companies build stronger, more human cultures through the power of recognition.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Outlook for 2017: optimism for UK employees, but will it last?

HR Zone

Change. 2017 Outlook: optimism for UK employees.

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Mastering These Skills Could Get You Hired In A Jiffy

Take It Personel-ly

Recently, Linkedin along with the World Economic Forum put together a list of the jobs that they thought would be most in-demand in 2017. Having these skills, they argued could be the difference between getting a job or not. Whether you are currently employed and looking to build on your existing career, or hunting for … Continue reading Mastering These Skills Could Get You Hired In A Jiffy.

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How to avoid another year of Trexit

HR Zone

Change. How to avoid another year of Trexit.

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