The Tim Sackett Project
DECEMBER 28, 2017
I was out walking with my wife recently (that’s what middle-aged suburban people do, we walk, it makes us feel like we are less lazy and it gets us away from the kids so we can talk grown up) and she made this statement in a perfectly innocent way: “It’s really hard to judge people.”. She said this to ‘me’! I start laughing. She realized what she said and started laughing.
Cornerstone On Demand
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Editor's Note: In today's fast-paced news cycle, we know it's difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest HR trends and stories. To make sure you're updated, we're recapping our most popular articles every month in our " In Case You Missed It " series. Keep reading for December's top stories! Why the ROI of Learning Shouldn't Be a Question Attracting and maintaining top talent is tougher than ever, but providing the right learning opportunities can help organizations differentiate themselv
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Engage2Excel
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Over the last few months, Engage2Excel, along with several top recognition companies had serious concern. Why? It was over the repeal of Section 274(j) of the Internal Revenue Code, which has been in place for 31 years and contains rules on the tax treatment of “employee achievement awards.” A change that could bring devastating results to the reward and recognition industry.
Reflektive
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Human resources is an integral part of every organization. Like any department, HR sees its impact limited when outsiders do not understand its key value proposition. Among other leadership strengths, HR is known for employee development, compliance, and advocating for the organization and individual employees. HR teams perform best when the rest of the C-suite is bought in on HR priorities and goals Click To Tweet.
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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CONCERN: EAP
DECEMBER 28, 2017
New Managers Can Be Better Coaches. To be successful managers must develop the ability to effectively coach others. If new managers do not become skilled at coaching, they will struggle to create high performance. Learning how to be an effective coach is a key behavior of the best managers. What Effective Coaches Do. Effective coaches: Help their employees perform at their peak.
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Kazoo
DECEMBER 28, 2017
While the Kazoo Employee Experience platform is primarily driven by spontaneous, timely employee recognition — some employees want specific incentives and directions for their behavior. This is where our Behavior Bonus functionality comes in. It clearly communicates which behaviors matter to your organization and serves as an amplifier for all your goals and programs.
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Office culture is dependent on the people, but it’s dependent on the physical, too. Office workspaces provide more than just a place to work. They can help organizational health by providing an environment that fosters collaboration and productivity. And, they aid in recruiting top talent whose first impressions are in part shaped by the office space.
Everwise
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Mentoring is a powerful way to enrich the careers of protégés and mentors alike. In our Everwise community, one protégé said mentorship is “about working through things together, finding your strengths and highlighting them. Having an independent, unbiased perspective is a big advantage.” A mentor added that they gain from their partnerships too, “I’ve discovered that my protégés introduce me to a totally different perspective on something that I thought was just one way.
BambooHR
DECEMBER 28, 2017
With all the talk around Star Wars this month, we wanted to add to our series of HR lessons in pop culture. (Check out our Harry Potter article in case you missed it!) A long time ago, in that galaxy far, far away, the Galactic Empire set out to rule the galaxy. Spoiler alert: they […]. The post What the Galactic Empire Teaches Us about HR appeared first on.
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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.
Justworks
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Employers and employees alike often face confusion regarding whether part-time or temporary workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors. One reader wrote to us with the following scenario: I sit in a pod with 3 other full time employees doing the exact same work I'm doing. Company supplies a computer, a phone extension, an email address.
Payactiv
DECEMBER 28, 2017
By stepping up and offering financial wellbeing to their employees, Walmart is in effect repealing the FinTax levied on its 1.4 million U.S. associates. The post Repealing America’s Most Regressive “Tax.” The FinTax. appeared first on PayActiv.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Anna Muzychuk is taking a stand for women’s rights at her own expense. The Chess Grandmaster won the 2016 Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship and the Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship. She’s currently ranked the number two woman by Fédération Internationale des Échecs ( FIDE ), which governs international chess competitions.
Ongig
DECEMBER 28, 2017
We see lots of employer branding examples out there but this one seems simple, cheap and super-effective. It comes courtesy of engineering and construction leader CDM Smith. It’s a simple employee photo contest: They asked employees to submit their best photos related to “what we do.” Employees sent in 300+ entries. They added a select number of the photos to their About Us page which includes a “Join Our Team” (see below).
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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.
Human Workplaces
DECEMBER 28, 2017
We're excited to announce that Jamie has been accepted into the Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Jamie joins other Forbes Coaches Council members, who are hand-selected, to become part of a curated network of successful peers and get access to a variety of exclusive benefits and resources, including the opportunity to submit thought leadership articles and short tips on industry related topics for publishing on Forbes.com.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 28, 2017
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Employer sent me a rejection email on Christmas. The awful treatment of job applicants is nothing new, but I wanted to share this. After applying for a job via LinkedIn a couple weeks ago, I just received a rejection email from the company that was time/date stamped on Christmas. While I was not expecting to get the position and had just applied on a whim, I thought their timing was unbelievable.
Steve Boese
DECEMBER 28, 2017
The year is almost over, and I’m sure many of you are setting goals for 2018 if you haven’t done so already. As we all take the time to think about improving strategies for focusing on customer-driven growth, join me as we revisit 5 of my most popular blog posts of the year. If you’re ever in need of a bit of inspiration or guidance for your customer experience implementation, this is the content you can come back to time after time.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Remember the letter-writer who hated her new employee — largely because the new hire couldn’t take any feedback or direction on her work? Here’s the update. This hire was sort of the last straw, and I found another job about a month after she was hired. In the interim, the director who insisted on hiring her was promoted to an executive position and left our department with no transition.
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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.
Acacia HR Solutions
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Even if you are not a typical resolution setter, there is something about the new year that gives us all a feeling of starting fresh. We have the opportunity to begin again, even if working towards the same goals. There is a renewal in the new year that is invigorating. I’m not necessarily a resolution. The post 3 Resolutions Small Business Leaders Should Make for the New Year appeared first on Acacia HR Solutions.
Compensation Cafe
DECEMBER 28, 2017
I once supervised a Compensation Analyst who had spent much time attending professional seminars and workshops. One result of that education was that when faced with a challenge at work she would repeat her class experience by saying, “the greatest minds in Compensation say that. “. It took a lot of patience to educate this part-time practitioner/part-time student in the difference between the classroom/textbook answer and the reality of the workplace.
SnackNation
DECEMBER 28, 2017
8 of the Best Executive Assistant Conferences in 2018. Executive Assistants never seem to rest, let alone take time away from work to focus on themselves. That’s why these Executive Assistant conferences are perfect for all those powerhouses who love to work eight days a week. Why are these events perfect for motivated assistants? These Executive Assistant conferences: Let Executive Assistants take a breath without taking a break.
Papirfly
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Is your company one of the 85% of organisations who struggled to find skilled candidates in 2017? If so, here’s a New Year’s resolution for you: it’s time to get strategic with your sourcing efforts. But what exactly does strategic sourcing look like in 2018? Here’s how to approach it…. Sourcing strategy or sourcing tactics ? Top recruiters know the difference….
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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?
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Remember the letter-writer whose husband was asked to stay home from work if he’d been exposed to anyone with a fever , because the boss was going through chemo? The husband didn’t have any paid sick leave. Here’s the update. My husband’s original employer, Jane, is still alive. And. still cranky and unpredictable. Her daughter Cecelia and son-in-law Wakeen have increasingly taken over the business, while Fergus, who has always been the manager, has, well, managed.
Rallyware for Human Resources
DECEMBER 28, 2017
HR software solutions are used to assist all types of organizations in managing their most crucial asset – their people. For this reason, the HR software market is predicted to grow up to $9.2 billion by 2020. HR software solutions are cloud-based solutions with improved security and mobility streamline recruiting, onboarding, performance tracking, payroll processing, overall administering, and much more.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Does employee background matter when you’re looking for a health insurance plan for your small business? When you’re looking at plans, the possibilities can seem endless, even if there are only one or two providers in your state. Do you want a PPO, an HMO, an EPO, a POS or an HDHP with an HSA? Yes, this alphabet soup all refers to different types of health insurance plans that may be available to you and your employees.
Total Employee Recognition
DECEMBER 28, 2017
In just a few short days, it will be 2018. The holidays will be over; business operations will return to normal; and, hopefully, your employees will return to the office refreshed and ready to give the New Year their all. But, if you want to experience more than just a few days of increased productivity, it’s imperative your organization leverages this momentum.
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.
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 28, 2017
2018 is here and we wanted to wish you a Happy New Year! We also have a little favour to ask you. 3D printing is an ever-growing subject and it can be approached from many different angles. We are coming up with new ideas for our blog in 2018 and we would like to know your opinion on the topics we should cover, as well as the kind of content you enjoy reading about the most.
BambooHR
DECEMBER 28, 2017
The idea underlying the trends and shifts in HCM that leaders expect in 2018 all link back to how the workplace is evolving. “Leaders are embracing the idea that adopting technology should help us work smarter, and not harder, and that instead of pushing people to do more, we should instead be thinking about what tasks we can leverage technology for, particularly repetitive and administrative ones, to free our people up for higher level, more creative and arguably more challenging and fulfilling
HRIS Payroll Software
DECEMBER 28, 2017
A new year is upon us, so everyone is looking towards the future. Staying ahead of the curve is good for business, so it’s smart to figure out how to use expected HR trends to benefit your company and employees. Here’s a look at some HR trends that are expected to take off or continue through 2018 – and likely beyond. Individualized Talent Management.
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