All Things Workplace

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Create Transitions. . "We''ll be back after this message from." There''s a reason why TV and radio announcers use that line. It''s designed to help you understand what''s about to happen and how it''s connected to the programming. In broadcasting it''s called a "segue.". How often have you watched a speaker end a sentence, click the next slide, speak, click the next slide, speak, click the next slide. and you''re wondering "How is this related to what I just saw?"

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The People Equation

DECEMBER 8, 2014

I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. This is the final in a series on Spherion’s research project, the Emerging Workforce Study 2014. Over the past 15 years, Spherion has surveyed employees and human resource managers on critical workplace topics to determine the trends that shape the work environment.

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Allegis Global Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The economic picture is improving, but cutting costs on staffing remains a priority

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The candidate-driven market is here to stay and the pace at which candidates are rejecting offers is quickening. MRINetwork’s most recent Recruiter Sentiment Study says that 83 percent of the 333 responding recruiters describe the current employment market as candidate-driven. In three years, the percentage of recruiters who say candidates are in the driver’s seat has risen 29 points. “It

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 6, 2014

The staffing industry is always evolving, adjusting to new trends and technology in order to attract the best talent and the best clients. If your staffing business has been staying up to date with the latest technology, you are likely using video interviewing in your processes. If not, there are several reasons why you should consider implementing video into your staffing business. Faster Selection.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 2, 2014

What does it take to be a good leader? A few standout qualities are accountability, resilience, and compassion. What does it take to be a thriving entrepreneur? Creativity, courage, and an infallible spirit can make the difference between freedom and free fall. That being said, fostering these traits is far easier said than done. We need examples and inspiration so we can shape our own experience.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Hands down, the most important investment you could possibly have in your company is your employees. Are you investing a large percentage in hiring the right employees? Do you have a winning team? If so, employee retention should be your top priority. Here are 10 surprisingly easy ways to achieve it. Develop an employee retention strategy. Don’t leave this to the last minute, or go into it unprepared. You’ll be flying blind. The best way to approach this is with your eyes open, with a plan.

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Perceptyx

DECEMBER 15, 2014

At the heart of any organization’s survey is the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the results and implement changes. Sounds pretty simple, and it is. But sometimes it’s hard to leave well enough alone. Surveys provide an opportunity to amass an enormous amount of data, both opinion-based and demographic. As long as we are asking survey questions, the thinking goes, let’s collect data on other topics as well.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Anyone who has experience with recruiting and hiring talent of late understands that talent acquisition is as much a science as it is an art. The exciting potential behind talent analytics is that it has fueled the science side of power recruiting and hiring – using data, metrics and analytics to understand who you should be sourcing and from where, for example, instead of making decisions solely on gut instinct.

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Speaker: Kristine Dery, Professor of Work, Technology and Innovation, and Academic Research Affiliate at MIT-CISR; Dion Hinchliffe, Chief Technology Officer at Constellation Research

Reworked CONNECT is a must-attend conference for HR professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of work. See the latest trends, technologies, and strategies powering today's most successful workplaces. Secure your conference pass today!

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 17, 2014

We’re very excited to announce that a Spark Hire and JobAdder integration is coming soon! Utilizing the upcoming integrated solution, JobAdder customers can reap the benefits of Spark Hire’s video interviewing solutions from within their applicant tracking system. Not only are we pumped to soon offer this integrated solution to our customers, but we’re also happy to be working with a great team of people led by Brett Iredale, CEO of JobAdder.

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OmegaHR Solutions

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Warehouse workers wanted pay for the time it took to go through security. Many of you probably already know this as the law firms jumped on this decision right away. There had been a lot of press about the Amazon workers complaining they were not getting paid for the time it took them to go through security at the end of their shifts. They filed a lawsuit and lost. The appealed (in the 9 th circuit in California) and won. The company appealed to the Supreme Court which has made a determination.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The ineffectiveness of traditional performance reviews is yesterday's news. But as the season of giving approaches, smart HR pros realize the traditional end-of-year cash bonus — while of course accepted and much appreciated — also needs a reboot. Simply showing employees the money may not be the most effective motivational and engagement tool for today’s changing workforce.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 2, 2014

A relatively recent term, “job hopping” is now used in mainstream society as a way to describe the phenomena of hopping from one job to the next job, rather than maintaining one job or career throughout the course of a lifetime. Here’s what you need to know about job hopping, as well as some myths we will dispel about it. Classically, as children we are taught to be loyal, hardworking, and dedicated. This carries over into our careers in school, then into the workforce.

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Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

Join Patrick Sayers, president of Newcastle Research, to learn the biggest mistakes to avoid when switching your HR software and gain insights into the most important things companies consider on the path to a successful HR technology strategy.

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’re all talking budgets, must-haves and laying out plans to kick 2015 square in the saas. Everyone is ramping up with their recruiting and HR technologies - are you ready? Keeping up with market trends in this space can leave HR and talent acquisition professionals feeling a little like Lucy in the chocolate factory. So, as leaders in the HRMS space we thought we’d help you out and share what we see on the 2015 horizon in HR tech. HR Tech HR Tech Trends 2015

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Although this articles about the handful of reasons why your job posts just aren’t working, there is really one real reason: The best candidates always come through referrals. As a matter of fact, referrals are where we get roughly 80 percent of our candidates from. That being said, sometimes you’ve simply tapped out your networks and you find you need to advertise your job opening across the Internet. more…).

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 4, 2014

International recruiting efforts have expanded and become easier over the years. No longer do we face huge challenges as before when it comes to doing business overseas. One of the recruiting tools that has simplified the task is video. When looking at the evolution of international recruiting and the changes over the recent years, it is clear to see that video is the future of international hiring. . Speed of Process.

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Cielo HR Leader

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As recruiters, talent acquisition professionals and leaders in HR, the importance of employee engagement, culture, job satisfaction and retention is often discussed. But with 2015 a mere blink away – if the past 365 days are any indication – morale in the years ahead cannot be an added bonus. It’s a necessity for all businesses with any hope of long-term success. Employee engagement and job satisfaction is one trend/challenge that appears to carry particular significance as we near 2015.

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Speaker: Alex Anderson - Total Rewards Strategist at Lockton Companies | Leo Tokar - President, People Solutions and Partner at Lockton Companies

Join two total rewards experts, Alex Anderson and Leo Tokar, for an in depth discussion on how your organization can implement transparent and flexible benefits and compensation plans.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For reasons both financial and personal, Baby Boomers are working later into their lives. While workplaces often focus on recruiting younger talent, they’re ignoring the opportunities that seniors bring to their businesses, says Laura L. Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity. Here Carstensen explains how balanced, multigenerational teams can be more resilient and productive than lopsided ones. Is the definition of "working age" as under 65 changing?

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 25, 2014

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. Can I ask about difficult coworkers in an interview? I’ve been interviewing for a new job recently, and I’ve noticed that I’m frequently getting asked how I deal with difficult coworkers. I have what I think is a satisfactory response to that question, but what I’m wondering is if there’s a way for me to follow up on that question?

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ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Bad bosses take the blame for a lot of what goes wrong in the workplace. Low engagement rates, high turnover, employee dissatisfaction and even poor employer branding will often get placed squarely on the shoulders of supervisors. A constant passing of the buck, and probably some not so fair statistics have lead to the idea that a bad boss epidemic is at the core of business issues. Let’s take a deeper look though…. Hiring Managers Leadership Leadership Training

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TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Hustle ( via Merriam-Webster ): “ To sell or promote energetically and aggressively.”. Hustle (via Urban Dictionary ): “ Anything you need to do to make money.” ” Hustle (via Sackett): “ Getting sh*t done with a smile.”. I’ve been thinking a lot lately on what really makes someone successful. I know folks who are completely brilliant, in a way most of us can’t even comprehend, both intellectually and creatively. I know why they’re successful. more…).

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Speaker: Carrie Missele - Practice Lead, Learning and Development at Inspirant Group

In this webinar, Carrie Missele will walk you through the process of developing an effective onboarding program that leads to a happy a happy new hire!

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 19, 2014

As fun and exciting as the holidays are, they can also be extremely stressful, particularly when work-related deadlines loom. Add in the fact that employees may be vacationing and that holiday-related days off are a-plenty and it’s no surprise that holiday cheer often feels like an oxymoron. Help your staff stay on-task without feeling frazzled by using these strategies to manage holiday stress: Know exactly what the coming months look like.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In the past, many companies gave employees a certain number of paid days off for vacation, then some for sickness and a few more for personal time. These days, many employers are giving a lump sum of paid-time-off (PTO) days per year to cover any type of absence. But now, there’s a new trend gaining some traction. Unlimited PTO. Made popular by Virgin founder, Richard Branson , unlimited PTO lets people take off as many days as they want – no questions asked.

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 23, 2014

My coworker once discovered that our colleague was blogging about us on his Tumblr account. He wasn't writing anything scandalous — the morning meeting was dull, he timed our bathroom breaks — yet it was in violation of our corporate policy. So as gossip spread through the workplace, we debated whether or not to turn him in. It turns out this predicament is common among my Millennial-aged friends. There's one who sees his friend in Facebook photos smoking pot.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 4, 2014

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. What are the next steps with an employee who’s chronically late to work? My employee has had an attendance issue off and on for the past six months. I called her attention to it and it improved marginally, but then she told me that she gets a ride to work from her mom and her family is large and there is only one bathroom so she gets delayed.

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