June, 2013

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Industry Experts on Recruiting, RPO and True Partnership

Cielo HR Leader

'In February, Adam Godson wrote a great article entitled Why RPO Recruiting is Good for Your Career. As Adam explains, recruiters in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) game have the ability to “impact dozens of companies and many thousands of people every day.”. This should not only resonate with recruiters and those considering the profession, but with leaders exploring potential RPO partnership.

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Don’t Get Caught Without These FLSA Records

Insperity

A Japanese steakhouse in Louisiana owed nearly $115,000 after the Department of Labor found minimum wage, record-keeping and overtime violations…. An oilfield services company in Oklahoma paid more than $50,000 for violating overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act …. A staffing agency had to pay out almost $2 million for improper pay and record-keeping practices ….

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Why are men more engaged than women?

Achievers

What makes an engaged employee? In our past research , we’ve talked about how recognition, rewards, and effective management can lead to Employee Success™, but these influences affect everyone differently; what works for one employee may not work for another. So, when A chievers and the Human Capital Institute designed our engagement survey earlier this year, we asked some demographic questions to help unravel the mystery.

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The Latest Data on Millennials

Bersin with Deloitte

The Millennial generation is hitting the workforce, and the media and organizational leaders have…well, let's just say, concerns. To understand the situation better, Telefónica just released new data on our youngest employees, the Millennials, in preparation for their summit held on June 4th in London (reply available here [link] In partnership with the Financial Times, […].

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Investing in HR Software: How to Get Internal Buy-in

Buying HR software is a major decision. That’s why finding the right provider based on your needs and ensuring key decision makers are on board is vital. Download Paycor’s guide for tips to address common concerns across your buying committee.

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Incredible, Edible. Cognitive Testing?

DDI

A new generation of cognitive testing instruments are available that remedy many of the old limitations and offer exciting advantages.

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Activating The Hidden Face of Workforce Diversity

Inpower Coaching

If you write a leadership blog you know the challenge of dredging the stock photo sites for perfectly politically correct photos of happy business women and men sporting every hue of skin color from creamy white to chocolate brown. If you actually run a business, you know the photo-dredgers have it easy when it comes to filling the executive suite with such variety.

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Be Thyself: The Secret to Being Happy and Engaged at Work

TheHRBlog

“‘Know thyself’ was written over the portal of the antique world. Over the portal of the new world, ‘Be thyself’ shall be written.” –Oscar Wilde We’ve all seen survey after survey that shows that employee engagement around the world is stuck near record lows. For over a decade the traditional measures have included corporate-wide initiatives […].

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Ask Amelia: Tips for HR to be viewed as strategic power players

Achievers

HR is always fighting to get into the business discussion – we have all heard it. So what’s the best way to add value and show the organization that you are a business leader? . First things first: learn your business. Understand how you make, move, and sell your product. Grasp what key business initiatives must be delivered, then fold in the people agenda to that strategy.

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What This Economic Recovery Looks Like for HR

Bersin with Deloitte

Last week's unemployment report showed a slow but steady economic recovery taking place. Let's look briefly about how the recovery affects HR. While the number of people "discouraged from work" did not change, the economy did create 175,000 jobs, which is a step in the right direction. The unemployment rate remains high (7.8%) and there are […].

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Secrets to the Switch: Choosing the Best HR Software in 2023

Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

Does your organization need more productivity (and less pain) from your HR software? With the increase of technology-dependent remote work and highly sophisticated cyber threats on the rise, it's critical to successfully implement an HR platform that can help your organization see actionable information in real-time to hit all your key workforce KPIs.

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The Innovation Paradox

DDI

CEOs live a complex reality: They must balance long- and short-term priorities to maintain current profitability and drive future innovation.

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Top 5 ‘lightning rod’ terms to avoid with employees

Business Management Daily

As a manager, you know how important it is to use the correct employment terms with employees. Using the wrong terms can expose your company to expensive lawsuits. The top five 'lightning rod' terms to avoid with employees: The post Top 5 ‘lightning rod’ terms to avoid with employees appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Top Cities for Female Entrepreneurs

Inpower Coaching

The number of female entrepreneurs is on the rise and (thanks in part to Lean In) so is their optimism about growth opportunities for their business. Where are the best cities in America for female small business owners to thrive, and what are the best ways to get to the top? Check out the graphic below to learn more. via: The Top Cities for Female Entrepreneurs [INFOGRAPHIC].

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Three Things Bill Gates Has Learned From Warren Buffett

TheHRBlog

Last month, I went to Omaha for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. It’s always a lot of fun, and not just because of the ping-pong matches and the newspaper-throwing contest I have with Warren Buffett. It’s also fun because I get to learn from Warren and gain insight into how he thinks. Here are three things […].

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2023 HR Technology Trends: What's New and What's Next

Speaker: Ben Eubanks - Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory

The world of HR has changed so much in recent years, and so have the technologies and tools that support HR and talent leaders. But frankly, keeping up with the ever-changing HR tech landscape can feel like another full-time job. That's why we're sharing with you this webinar session with Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer for Lighthouse Research & Advisory.

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5 must-reads for the in-the-know HR professional: Week of June 7th, 2013

Achievers

The SHRM National Conference , June 15-19 in Chicago, is fast approaching. That means if you are a lucky HR professional that will be going this year, there is lots to be done, so much to be seen, and numerous people to meet. Whether this is your first, second or 15 th SHRM there is always something new to learn, so in that spirit, below is a collection of articles from seasoned SHRM go-er’s to make your SHRM experience the best one yet!

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High-Impact Talent Acquisition: European Edition

Bersin with Deloitte

I just finished two weeks in Europe and attended the iRecruit Conference in Amsterdam. In addition to talking with many talent acquisition leaders and vendors, we previewed the findings of our upcoming High-Impact Talent Acquisition research which is highlighted below. 1. Social tools and "talent networks" are a hot topic. With the rise of LinkedIn […].

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3 Ways HR Can Use Big Data Right Now

Peoplefluent

'Friday, June 7, 2013 :00am. 3 Ways HR Can Use Big Data Right Now By Maren Hogan. [Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, marketer and community builder in the HR and Recruiting space.]. Recently, I was on DriveThru HR, a lunch-time radio talk show hosted by Bryan Wempen and William Tincup. It's an interesting format, because the core question is "What's keeping you up at night?

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Dealing with the Challenge of Works Councils

Cielo HR Leader

'Thought Leadership Discussion: Derek Jones, HR Director, BT. Derek Jones began his professional career as a research scientist before moving into HR in his mid-twenties. He subsequently held a number of positions with Nortel, ending as the company’s director of employee relations in EMEA. After a spell as an independent consultant he joined BT where he is currently HR Director, Middle and Eastern Europe.

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The HR Leader’s Guide to Recruiting & Hiring

62% of Paycor survey respondents say we’re in a permanent talent shortage. By 2030, we’ll see more jobs than workers (BCG).

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Boost Rewards Heads to Chicago for the 2013 SHRM Show

Boost Rewards

'Boost Rewards and Recognition will be at the Society for Human Resources and Management (SHRM) Conference and Exposition in Chicago, IL on June 16th-18th. SHRM is the world’s largest organization dedicated to human resource management, and includes more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries. The 2013 SHRM Conference and Exposition will include industry leading Click Here to Read More.

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Developing Internal Case Studies: 5 Tips to Market LMS Value

Reviewsnap

'Companies have been putting more money into their learning and development budgets. In fact, Bersin by Deloitte ’s 2013 Corporate Learning Factbook shows that U.S. organizations grew their spending by 12 percent in 2012. With all those dollars being allocated to training , are your employees taking advantage of the opportunities? It’s easy for employees to forget or even miss that there’s learning management software available to them.

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Margaritas on us! Stop by booth #2455 and say hi at SHRM 2013

Achievers

The HR community is buzzing about SHRM’s annual conference coming up next week, and we couldn’t be more excited! From June 16-19 Achievers will be hanging out with the vibrant human resources community—oh, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Check out our round-up of advice to prepare for next week’s conference, and if you’ll be attending, be sure to stop by booth #2455.

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Incredible, Edible. Cognitive Testing?

DDI

'A new generation of cognitive testing instruments are available that remedy many of the old limitations and offer exciting advantages.

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Upskilling HR: Future-Proof Your HR Career

Speaker: Jeanne Achille - CEO, The Devon Group

Is your HR department running around barefoot like the shoemaker's children? If so, you're on a collision course with the ever-changing realities of the workplace, which necessitate strong HR tech skills. In this webinar, we'll look at why HR should invest in learning to ensure organizational resiliency and employee retention. Consider it self-care as we discuss how to future-proof your own career through the opportunities provided by upskilling.

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The HR Business Touches Every Single Facet of Its Namesake

Peoplefluent

'Wednesday, June 12, 2013 :00am. The HR Business Touches Every Single Facet of Its Namesake By Kevin Grossman. In the middle of the call, I adjusted the headset ear bud like I usually did, and it broke. The audio went dead and I had to scramble for a replacement headset on my desk to continue the call.

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Why Leaders Need to Train Like Elite Athletes

45 Things

'I''m a baseball fan, and am often concerned about the grueling schedule the players maintain. They play more than 160 regular-season games a year, and that doesn''t take into account playoffs, spring training and playing in other games held around the world. So that''s why the story I recently did for Gannett/USA Today really opened my eyes. I shouldn''t be worried about baseball players, but instead about the executive I interviewed yesterday.

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Boost Rewards Heads to Minneapolis for the WBENC Show

Boost Rewards

'Boost Rewards is heading north to the 2013 WBENC National Conference and Business Fair at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. The annual event is a great opportunity where more than 3,000 small business owners, government agencies, and Fortune 500 enterprises can connect with WBENC Certified Businesses. Boost Rewards will be exhibiting at the Click Here to Read More.

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Focusing Performance Efforts on Midlevel Managers

Reviewsnap

'Middle management has been stuck between a rock and a hard place for the last several years. The tough financial times after 2008 might have stripped many of the jobs in the middle for the sake of a leaner organization. As things perk up, there’s more pressure to attract and retain young millennial workers. A middle manager might one day say, “I’m tired of being stuck in the middle.

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Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template

When it comes to benefits, communication is critical. To help you easily explain your offerings at open enrollment, Paycor created an open enrollment sample letter (and a few tips). Download this free Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template today.