Insperity
JUNE 3, 2013
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 ….
Cielo HR Leader
JUNE 4, 2013
'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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ExactHire
JUNE 27, 2013
Occasionally clients will come to us in need of some insight as to why one of their positions isn’t receiving enough applicants. Their applicant traffic is falling short of what they would expect given the market, position type, unemployment rate, etc. In fact, here’s a recent inquiry from an ExactHire applicant tracking software client that was concerned about the number of employment applications being submitted for an arguably common, in-demand, type of position – Web Developer. “
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2013
Managers from hell are the reason your top employees hate their job. Recent Gallup research shows that these managers are responsible for actively disengaging employees, costing the U.S. an estimated $450 billion to $550 billion annually. You read that right—bad managers are catastrophic for businesses. Only 30 percent of Americans with full-time jobs are engaged.
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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NoExcusesHR
JUNE 24, 2013
'I have a couple of hot buttons in my life. Here''s the list: - racism - discrimination against those different than you (for any reason) - violence against women and children - racism Racism gets two votes because not only is it one of the most cowardly and disgusting belief systems I''ve ever encountered; but it also goes against the very core of what being a decent human being is all about.
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David Zinger
JUNE 24, 2013
'A five point review of Kim Cameron’s, Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance. Kim Cameron, the father of 7 children and co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, wrote the second edition of a concise book on positive leadership. I appreciated both the brevity and perspective of Kim’s book.
True Faith HR
JUNE 4, 2013
'Advice has already starting flowing in about what to do while in Chicago for the big event. In case you missed it: China Gorman provides some excellent advice about maximizing your SHRM Conference experience. Jessica Miller-Merrill provides you with the top 10 things to do while you are in Chicago and not going to the conference. Trish McFarlane has brought back her 1 0 Conference Commandments.
ExactHire
JUNE 7, 2013
Effective July 1, 2013, Indiana’s House Enrolled Act No. 1482 is a new law with which Indiana employers, including national employers based elsewhere that employ individuals in the state of Indiana, must comply. It prevents employers from discriminating against or refusing employment to a person based on his/her expunged or sealed conviction or arrest records.
Achievers
JUNE 25, 2013
How much do you know about employee referrals? Did you know they can be 18 times cheaper to hire than traditionally-recruited candidates? Or that they work better, smarter, and stick around longer? If not, don’t worry—we’re here to break down the anatomy of an employee referral for you, so you can see what makes these superstars tick (and how you can get them to work for you).
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NoExcusesHR
JUNE 1, 2013
'I don''t know about you, but I sure would like my professional life to continue to be something I get excited about. I like coming to work. I like thinking about new ways to do my job. I like knowing my team has the okay to try new things without fear of reprisals from me or the organization''s leadership team. When I consider all of the various issues that impact how I go about doing my job, three things seem to jump out at me.
45 Things
JUNE 11, 2013
'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.
David Zinger
JUNE 25, 2013
'Don’t run out of engagement. This lesson in employee engagement is not based on the principles and practices of how Costco treats their employees, rather it is based on a lesson from being a Costco shopper. If you want to understand a bit more of how Costco creates employee engagement, click on this Business Week article. My wife and I shop at Costco every 2 weeks.
True Faith HR
JUNE 12, 2013
'The HREvolution unconference will be taking place on October 6th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas (you can buy tickets here. In the previous five years, the conference has been incredibly successful, growing from a small uenknown conference of 50 attendees in Louisville, KY in 2009 to its 6th iteration with 200+ attendees in October. To explore why it has been so successful, I drew inspiration from Jonah Berger''s book, " Contagious: Why Things Catch On.
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Bersin with Deloitte
JUNE 27, 2013
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 […].
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2013
Another exciting and educational event this week in Chicago! If you had the pleasure to attend there was no shortage of sessions, parties, and people to connect with at this year’s conference. A few highlights that stand out are Hillary Clinton’s opening keynote on Sunday, Glassdoor’s Tweet Up party featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff at the iconic House of Blues venue, and the buzz at the HIVE, SHRM’s social media hub.
NoExcusesHR
JUNE 6, 2013
'Has anyone ever said that to you? "Don''t worry, I''ve got your back." If you''ve been fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of that message you know how reassuring it can be. Typically that phrase isn''t said when sales targets are being hit, margins are strong, and volumes are above budget. No, this message is usually delivered during times of conflict, high pressure, and a whole quarterly earnings report worth of stress.
45 Things
JUNE 6, 2013
'I wish I had talked to Dan Heath or Francesco Gino before I made some truly horrible decisions in my life, like getting a perm because I believed I could look like Julie Roberts in "Pretty Woman" or that taking a job to work for someone I knew was a complete psycho. Read this story I did for Gannett/USA Today and learn how to make better decisions (and possibly avoid a hair disaster of epic proportions).
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David Zinger
JUNE 18, 2013
'To make sure your employee engagement is not bland, just add Spice. I believe there is a much greater connection between employee engagement and the Spice Girls than most people imagine. I am not talking about having to form a female quintet dressed in colorful clothing. I am not talking about creating a musical recruiting YouTube video. I am talking about knowing what you want from employee engagement.
True Faith HR
JUNE 21, 2013
'Can one tell a person''s management/leadership style by how they follow the "rules" of concert attendance? Well, the SHRM Annual Conference has come to an end. Lots of great speakers, SWAG, fun, networking and tweets. However, the highlight for some was the double dose of musical greatness - the tweet-up at the House of Blues with DJ Jazzy Jeff on Monday, and the Tuesday night entertainment with Kelly Clarkson.
Reviewsnap
JUNE 20, 2013
'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.
Achievers
JUNE 21, 2013
Dear Amelia, how can I get the most out of my personal brand on LinkedIn? New connections and potential employers are looking at your social profile, so you should take advantage of this opportunity. Here are four tips to help you get the most out of your personal brand on LinkedIn: Cover the basics. Fill in as much information about your work experience as possible.
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NoExcusesHR
JUNE 26, 2013
'I am not a regular HR guy. I''m not exactly sure what a regular HR guy is; but if it involves avoiding social media, using a fax machine, clinging to a policy manual or being so timid that no one respects you, then I would say that''s a regular HR guy. That''s simply not me. I like to push the limits of how things are done in HR. My team has to be the most patient group of human resources professionals on the planet.
45 Things
JUNE 24, 2013
'When I was in school, I biked or walked everywhere. Even when I entered the working world, I walked several miles every day, covering my beat as a police and court reporter. It wasn''t until the advent of email and the Internet that my butt seemed to become glued to a chair. Now I do most of my work online. I joked to my editor that I make sure I drink lots of water every day so that I''m forced to get up and walk to the bathroom more often and get some exercise throughout my day.
David Zinger
JUNE 28, 2013
'On the lookout. A study of over 1,700 employees conducted in 2012 by the American Psychological Association (APA) indicated that more than half of all employees intended to search for new jobs because they felt under appreciated and undervalued. [link]. Commentary. Perhaps the quickest way to get rid of someone is not to fire them but to not value or appreciate them.
True Faith HR
JUNE 3, 2013
'THE ISSUE Finding quality speakers to present relevant, up-to-date information to a HR audience WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? One of the leading drivers for individuals to attend their local SHRM chapter meeting or conference is the quality of the speaker(s) and his/his/their topic. In particular, individuals not only want to gain their PHR/SPHR/GPHR certification credits, they want to learn, be entertained, and feel that the dollars and time they invested are worthwhile.
Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch
Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.
Reviewsnap
JUNE 3, 2013
'Today’s universities lead innovative research programs — developing robots, curing diseases, and finding alternate fuel sources. In contrast to these cutting-edge endeavors is the fact that the university probably runs on antiquated internal management systems. The danger in an antiquated system, for any business process, is that information accuracy becomes compromised.
Achievers
JUNE 17, 2013
It’s that special time of year where graduation speeches top YouTube and employers gear up for a new wave of applicants. And time for the annual Class of 2013 survey from Achievers and ConnectEDU! We surveyed over 10,000 recent graduates this year about what they expect from future employers and what they are bringing to the table. Overall, many of the results have been the same year over year, even in surprising areas like expected tenure.
NoExcusesHR
JUNE 12, 2013
'"Oh no, it''s my turn. I absolutely hate doing this. Why did I sign up for this public speaking class anyway? I must have been out of my mind." "Great. This guy is going to call on me in front of everyone and I have no idea what to say. Here comes another moment of looking stupid." "They don''t really expect me to speak on behalf of the whole organization do they?
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