Tue.Aug 23, 2016

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7 HR Best Practices | Key Takeaways

ClearCompany HRM

The goals of the HR team are many, but one overarching and never-ending goal of the department is to promote the engagement and performance of employees. It’s a lot of responsibility with a myriad of ways to reach desired results. Thankfully, there are some HR best practices that all HR teams can benefit from implementing regardless of their unique company culture and structure.

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Why HR Analytics Needs the Art of Storytelling

Cornerstone On Demand

Human resources is no longer the "fluffy" side of business. Companies are getting back in touch with the art as well as the science of HR, using analytics for data-driven insights that create real business change. Analytics can provide evidence to support decisions that were once based on instinct and experience, but when it comes to utilizing data for HR purposes, there's a lot more to it than just numbers.

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What Is the Best Time to Schedule a Job Interview – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

We’ve talked a lot here about the do’s and don’ts of job search including LinkedIn profile tips, resume resources, and following-up after a job interview. This question is a new one: Hi Sharlyn. Do you know if there is any advantage to order or time of day when interviewing? I try not to take the spot right before lunch, when the team is hungry and thinking about getting a break, or first thing in the morning, last thing in the afternoon, for similar reasons.

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10 Elements of an Effective Onboarding Program

EmployeeConnect

Selecting the right candidate for the job is nothing without a proper onboarding program. We know well that the success of any recruitment strategy depends on a rigorous selection process. But it doesn’t stop there. Onboarding, the last step of the recruitment process, is fundamental to guarantee this success and avoid any disillusion post hire.

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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INTOO Candidate Care Wins Gold for Product Excellence at the 2016 Golden Bridge Awards®

Intoo USA

We are thrilled to announce that our newest product innovation– Intoo Candidate Experience –earned the highest distinction in the Best HR Technology category at the 8th Annual Golden Bridge Awards®. The Golden Bridge Awards program recognizes the world’s best in organizational performance, products and services, and customer satisfaction programs from every major industry in the world.

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The Cloak of Silence: Why Your Employees Won’t Communicate

The Aristocracy of HR

010021000010 There are all of these articles about communication and engagement. I have contributed my thoughts in some of them. They are all useful in some regard if you want to get to the bottom of your engagement and communication issues. Except, we would have to include the one nuisance variable that most leaders and […].

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Intoo Candidate Care Wins Gold for Product Excellence at the 2016 Golden Bridge Awards®

Intoo USA

We are thrilled to announce that our newest product innovation– Intoo Candidate Experience –earned the highest distinction in the Best HR Technology category at the 8th Annual Golden Bridge Awards®. The Golden Bridge Awards program recognizes the world’s best in organizational performance, products and services, and customer satisfaction programs from every major industry in the world.

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How to Initiate 1x1s With Your Manager

Reflektive

For some managers, conducting regular one-on-ones with direct reports is second-nature. Employees who have a manager like this are lucky. In my first job out of college, this wasn’t the case. As a naïve 22-year-old, I was simply thrilled by the fact that I was finally earning a living. I had no idea how much of a positive impact an experienced manager could have on both my efficacy on the job as well as my overall professional development.

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Bring It All Together: Communicating with Relocating Millennials

UrbanBound HR

Winning millennials’ attention is a big deal. Maintaining that attention is a championship win. Having them retain the information you’re sending out to them is a triumph. And with the barrage of communication methods available to you today, it can be impossible to figure out which recipient received a message at which platform. There are entire software suites centered around managing multiple social media accounts into one dashboard, and that’s exactly what you need to do with your millennials

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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How to Keep Every Job Interview On The Right Track

Spark Hire

A job interview is the ideal time for a hiring manager to get a good sense of what a candidate is all about, extending beyond what’s written on their resume and cover letter. Simultaneously, that candidate should be evaluating the office environment and the open position to verify that this is a job they’d be interested in pursuing. While this conversation is an important one, it can also drag on much longer than necessary if the hiring manager isn’t focused on exactly how the discussion should

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Compensation Cafe: Focus on the Contribution, not the Hours

RecognizeThis!

By Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Companies that emphasize cultures of contribution rather than hours spent at a desk are better positioned to achieve success. Everyone seems to be much busier these days, rushing between meetings or from project to project, with even less time being spent away from work. It can seem like being busy has become a competition.

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Talent Acquisition Systems

China Gorman

Aptitude Research Partners recently published a thorough analysis of the Talent Acquisition landscape. It is a thing of beauty. If you’re looking for an ATS, if you’re thinking about your talent acquisition processes, if you’re wondering who does what to whom in the talent acquisition space, this report is a must-read. It’s meaty, it’s thorough, it’s a complete overview of the providers in the space.

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@Progressive Offers HR and Management Tips for Small Business Owners

The People Equation

What if Progressive Insurance’s Flo was your HR lady? Or your boss? This was fun to contemplate as I wrote a series of blog posts for Progressive’s newly revamped commercial insurance site. In addition to offering a variety of insurance programs for small businesses (who knew there was a specific type of dump truck insurance?) the site offers a series of informational articles for small business owners.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Building a Positive Culture: Lessons from the Seattle Art Museum

Everwise

In the Northern reaches of the progressive West Coast, there exists a vibrant group of aesthetically-inclined people. The company office features original art, piercings and tattoos aren’t hidden, and the fashion sense is cutting edge. While you might be picturing a small, trendy firm we’re actually describing the offices of the prestigious Seattle Art Museum.

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The world’s most enduring personality test is a meaningless parlor game

Workable

If you work for a large organization you’re probably already aware that yours is one of 16 distinct personality types. You may be less familiar with the reasons why you have been assigned a four-letter string to tell you and your colleagues who you are. The story goes back to an awkward Christmas dinner in Washington D.C. in 1917, when an overbearing mother could not fathom her soon to be son-in-law.

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Telecommuting and Company Culture: The Real Impact

BambooHR

(Editor’s note: In keeping with our recent telecommuting theme, Jessica Halcom from TechnologyAdvice shares her thoughts on telecommuting’s impact on company culture.) Today’s employees work from a smorgasbord of cloud-based systems and take business calls on a native smartphone app, making it easy to work from any location. Throw a few team collaboration tools like […].

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How To Increase Innovation In The Workplace

TalentCulture

Today one of the key challenges most companies face is being able to scale rapidly while still keeping their innovative startup edge. Startups have less decision-makers making it easier to take the risks needed to remain as innovative as possible. As these companies start to grow, they often experience a downturn in innovation as management layers increase.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Trust Model

Great Place to Work

The Definition of a Great Workplace. When people think of a great workplace, they often picture a company with lavish perks, fancy parties and amazing benefits. While those elements are present in many of the well-known Best Workplaces , the definition of a great workplace goes far deeper than perks and benefits. In fact, at its core, a great workplace is about the level of trust that employees experience in their leaders, the level of pride they have in their jobs, and the extent to which they

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The Old Ways Of Working Are Not Working

TalentCulture

The future of talent has arrived. Today’s businesses are competing for the most innovative and the brightest, and it is time to step up to the plate or step aside. What does it take to recruit, evaluate and retain a 21 st century workforce? Well, here are some things you need to consider: 1) The Old Ways Won’t Work: Cultivating top talent is essential if you want your business to adapt and thrive.

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3 Startup Mistakes to Avoid When Launching Your Business

Paychex

The entrepreneurial spirit in America is alive and well, with many professionals opting to launch startups in recent years. However, it's important for new business owners to avoid these common startup mistakes that could lead to failure.

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Managing Expectations in HR and Beyond

Laurie Ruettimann

I have a working theory that 92% of an HR leader’s job is managing expectations. People bring their issues to work. Whether it’s a stage-of-life problem or a money problem, nobody ever shows up to a job without their personality quirks. When those irregular characteristics manifest themselves in the form of conflict, HR is often asked to swoop in and provide counseling and comfort to workers who are disappointed in themselves and the world around them.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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Premium Customer Care from Premium Employees

WorqIQ

The number of clients is the most important issue of a company. Excellent customer care and service is paramount. Businesses are spending a lot of budgets and efforts to optimize their products, make their websites more user-friendly, come up with original and powerful marketing strategies and so much more. All of these activities are dedicated […] Read more.

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Reprogram Your Culture

Culture University

Stories are the programming language of culture. The stories people share in an organization reinforce the underlying beliefs and assumptions that shape the culture. To shift culture, reprogram it with new stories. There is power in story as they inform, persuade and educate. Using the power of story, you can tap into foundational beliefs that […].

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How a Corporate Volunteering Program Benefits Everyone

TLNT: The Business of HR

Research consistently shows that employees are the happiest and most likely to stay at companies that are innovative, align with personal values, offer opportunities for growth and development, cultivate and encourage collaboration and teamwork, and foster an environment where employees feel inspired and play an integral role in making a positive impact in the world.

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These Social Media Tips Will Make You Rethink Recruiting

Entrepreneur

Enlist your current employees to help seek out the best talent.

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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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How to Manage Those Women Folks

Evil HR Lady

So, Jason Shen, a BigWig at Etsy, wrote this article about managing women. Now, to be fair, “he means well, but he don’t know.”* In his attempt to point out that we shouldn’t discriminate against women, he pretty much invokes every negative stereotype out there. In response, I’ve penned some advice on how to manage humans, which includes women here: The Real Way to Manage Female Employees (Start With Talking to Them).

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What Theme Parks Can Teach Us About Easing Employee Angst

Acacia HR Solutions

My family and I did the Disney World tour last week. Well, not the full tour but Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Universal. My son is six and we figured we should probably make this trip before he was too big to really appreciate it. Too late.

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Do Your Managers Understand the Importance of Engagement?

TLNT: The Business of HR

Imagine if you will that you owned a factory and it was operating at 50% capacity. You would pull your hair out trying to get capacity back up.