Tue.Apr 25, 2017

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The 10 Basic Skills that Every Manager Should Have

HR Bartender

There are many skills that managers can learn on the job. For example, they can learn how to approve time cards, the key elements in an employment law, or the steps in conducting a good interview. But there are some basic skills or qualities that organizations want to see in managers from day one. So, if you’re an HR professional trying to communicate expectations for the management team, this list might be helpful.

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Are There Protections for Domestic Service Workers Under The FLSA?

HR Daily Advisor

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) several years ago that made substantial changes to the minimum wage and overtime protections for the many domestic service workers who enable individuals with disabilities and the elderly to continue to live independently in their homes and participate in their communities.

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How Your Company Can Avoid Becoming the Next United Airlines

Cornerstone On Demand

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about United Airline's decision to force a paying customer off a flight. The passenger refused to go, was dragged off by police, other people filmed the event and United lost hundreds of millions of dollars in value. This is a public relations nightmare. While you can't control what will or will not go viral, you can take steps to help prevent a negative news story about your employees from circulating the web.

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Pro Tips to Get Your Resume Past Technology & Into Human Hands

ClearCompany HRM

Applying to big brandname companies can feel like throwing a pebble into an ocean. How can one stand out when so many people apply for the same job? On average, every corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes , but only 4 to 6 of these people will be called for an interview. To stand out, candidates need to follow these tips in order to get past the candidate filtering software and in front of recruiters.

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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

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

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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10 Fantastic Employee Perks and Where to Find Them - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

10 Fantastic Employee Perks and Where to Find Them. When it comes to employee benefits, Google, Facebook, and similar tech companies reign at the top of the list. Perks like extended parental leave, covered newborn costs, reimbursed health and fitness classes, on-site gym, free lunches, paid sabbaticals and extra vacation days all seem to be growing in popularity across the board as more companies actively work to improve employee satisfaction.

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6 Habits of Highly Effective Employers

Kazoo

Another year, another list of global studies demonstrating that employees aren’t engaged. It’s a morbid state in the workforce and we need to act. Through years of working with forward-thinking companies, I’ve spotted several habits of highly effective employers that drive employee engagement. 1. They have an employee-first mentality. Successful companies put employees first, even before customers and shareholders.

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Becoming a Manager: An Interview on Career Development with Erin Lynn

Everwise

Erin Lynn has worked in the regulatory compliance department of Allstate Dealer Services for most of her professional career. In that time, she’s grown from an entry level legislative analyst into, as Lynn says, “nearly every role that’s in my department.” That includes, most recently, moving into a managerial role. Never one to stop or pause her career development, Lynn is currently focused on further developing her skills in three key ways.

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6 Habits of Highly Effective Employers

Kazoo

Another year, another list of global studies demonstrating that employees aren’t engaged. It’s a morbid state in the workforce and we need to act. Through years of working with forward-thinking companies, I’ve spotted several habits of highly effective employers that drive employee engagement. 1. They have an employee-first mentality. Successful companies put employees first, even before customers and shareholders.

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Voice, Value, Feedback – The “Must Try” Communication Tool Driving Employee Engagement

Achievers

By: Bobi Seredich Co-founder, Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence. Does anyone truly look forward to their annual performance review? Leaders don’t enjoy preparing them and employees dread attending them. According to HR analyst and industry thought leader Josh Bersin , “More than 70% of all organizations dislike the process they have, and I have yet to talk with an employee or manager who likes it at all (one client calls it a ‘soul-crushing’ exercise).

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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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Performance Appraisal Guiding Principles.

EmployeeConnect

Performance appraisal is a topic which every organisation whether it is private or public speaks about a lot, yet it is a topic which makes managers and supervisors pull their hair apart and employees on the other hand experience a range of feelings such as fear to mental eye-rolling. Different organisations tackle performance appraisal in different ways.

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What To Do When An IRS Letter Lands In Your Mailbox

ACA Times

The dreaded IRS letter. It can mean anything or nothing at all. As tax season for the 2016 tax year is coming to an end for most, so begins the IRS outreach for many. So you’ve received a letter from the IRS. Now what do you do? Before proceeding with a tip sheet the Golden Rule is DO NOT IMMEDIATELY IGNORE IT. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently released a report reflecting how the IRS will crackdown on information reporting, particularly with the Affordable C

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Ideas for Driving Engagement Throughout the Talent Lifecycle

Engage2Excel

For the past several years there has been so much discussion around employee engagement that you may be growing tired of the term. Yet, the facts are hard to ignore. Companies with highly engaged employees consistently outperform those without. Much less clear, however, is what HR departments can do to influence engagement in a strategic manner.

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I didn’t get a job because I was a bully in high school

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I’ve been trying to break into a niche industry (30-40 jobs in a city with a population of 3 million) for a while now. I’m in my late 20s, and though it took me some time to decide what I wanted to do with my life, I have finished my degree and completed two internships. I’m working part-time in a related field and freelancing while searching for a full-time job in the niche industry.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Becoming a Manager: An Interview on Career Development with Erin Lynn

Everwise

Erin Lynn has worked in the regulatory compliance department of Allstate Dealer Services for most of her professional career. In that time, she’s grown from an entry level legislative analyst into, as Lynn says, “nearly every role that’s in my department.” That includes, most recently, moving into a managerial role. Never one to stop or pause her career development, Lynn is currently focused on further developing her skills in three key ways.

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#WorkTrends Preview: Winning The Talent War

TalentCulture

As the need for talent increases, companies are finding it more and more difficult to find the right skills to fill needed jobs. And on top of this, hiring for the right cultural fit needs to be included in the talent acquisition mix to reduce turnover and for increased productivity and employee satisfaction. On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 1pm ET, special guest Ryan Kellogg and #WorkTrends host Meghan M.

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CLONES: When Employee Referrals Make Your Average IQ Go Down.

The HR Capitalist

You and I love employee referrals. We wish we could get more of them. But, for the rare company that can generate 25% or more of it's annual hire goal from this source, employee referrals can actually weaken the company DNA. Here's why. High volume employee referrals mean: 1. Your company is whiter (or whatever color is your majority. Full disclosure - I'm white.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Consistency Quotient

TLNT: The Business of HR

Leaders unknowingly destroy trust , undermine productivity, increase employee stress, and decrease engagement through inconsistent behaviors and practices. Substitute the word “leader” for salesperson, administrator, teacher, coach or parent, and the statement still rings true.

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Delivering DEI Training That Drives Real Change

Speaker: Jeffrey Hall, Chief Creative Office of WILL Interactive

Great DEI training improves engagement, retention, and teamwork. Poor training does little. What content areas are right for our organization? How can you construct training around empathy-building, relatable stories for a positive disposition to hard topics? We’ll cover the latest research on how to make training that actually delivers attitudinal and behavioral shifts.

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Top-Ranked Workforce Management Vendor Kronos Reports Second-Quarter Results; Nearly 90 Percent of New Customers Choose Kronos Cloud

Empower Software

Kronos Incorporated today announced financial results, company advancements, and customer successes for the second quarter of Fiscal 2017. Kronos recognized revenue for the quarter was $317 million. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was $91.2 million.

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If You Use Slack, You Can Monitor Company Morale

TLNT: The Business of HR

One of the more disturbing Big Brother trends of the big data era has become workplace surveillance. Employers are now able to micromanage employees by tracking just about everything. They can track when employees have snacks, search for a job on company time; pretty much the most minute details about their productivity levels and movement through the day.

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"There has never been a better time than today for candidates to find a job in which they can truly be themselves."

HR Zone

Acquisition. Interview: David Bernard, CEO, AssessFirst.

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5 Leaders Share Lessons for First-Time Managers

Workology

Good leadership is an essential for any successful company, but it’s not always easy for junior or first-time managers to adapt to their role. Many times, leaders look back on their career and have a. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Hiring remote workers: 4 things you must do before getting started

Insperity

Say your best talent is out of commuting range. Or, a new parent wants to work from home for a couple of years. Or, you need to add staff but don’t have the space. Could adding remote workers be the answer to your hiring woes? Many businesses today look at the technology available and decide that, yes, adding remote workers to their traditional employee mix makes sense.

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Organization and Planning Skills and a Willingness to Get Involved [HR Leader Series]

Women of HR

Editor’s Note: This is the second post in the HR Leader Series, in which Women of HR contributor Rowena Morais features successful HR leaders who talk about the habits made the biggest impact in their professional lives. You can read the first post in the series here. The Secrets of My Success – Sharlyn Lauby. An author, writer, speaker and consultant, Sharlyn Lauby is president of ITM Group Inc. which has been named one of the Top Small Businesses in South Florida.

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10 Things I Like

NoExcusesHR

I'm a big fan of all sorts of things.and I thought I'd share a few with you today. Maybe some of these are on your list. 1. Leaders who are not afraid to call bull * when they see it, regardless of the political fallout. If you stop reading right here, keep this thought in mind the next time you remain silent in the Board room. 2. Employees who bring ideas forward all the time.

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Why You Need HR on Your Team

Mercer

If HR related issues are getting in the way of growing your business, you need HR on your side. See why HR plays a critical role and why you need the right HR partner on your team. The post Why You Need HR on Your Team appeared first on Mercer PeoplePro Blog.

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Future-proof your I-9 compliance for 2024

Speaker: Join I-9 Experts:

Got I-9 compliance on your mind? Spending endless amounts of time ensuring you stay compliant? Get your questions answered with an expert panel from WorkBright. During this one-hour webinar, Workbright will dive deep into I-9 best practices, navigate the nuances of the new 2023 'alternative procedure,' and learn actionable ways to ensure your audit trail is squeaky clean.

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If All Hiring Managers Were Like This One, We’d Have an Amazing Workforce

Evil HR Lady

Have you ever applied for a job you thought you were perfect for, and then heard nothing? Have you ever gone on a job interview, thought you nailed it, and got total radio silence? The answer to both of those questions is probably yes. You’re left wondering what you did wrong and what you could do to better next time, but no one will tell you.

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Workforce Management in 2017: A Technology Master Class

Workforce Software

Curious how a workforce management solution could benefit your bottom line? Download the Nucleus Research Workforce Management Technology Value Index 2017 report here.

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How Childhood Poverty Limits Later Leader Emergence

IO At Work

Organizations benefit from having a diverse set of leaders. Are all employees equally likely to emerge as leaders? Are we unintentionally missing out on certain demographic of leaders?