January, 2014

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Announcing the 2013 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ winners!

Achievers

According to Gallup, a large majority (70 percent!) of the American working population is not engaged at work. This is a missed opportunity for employers because engagement is an effective tool to boost bottom-line results through alignment and increased productivity. Most importantly, it builds a competitive employer brand that attracts, retains, and inspires top performers.

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Evaluating Your Employer Brand

Cielo HR Leader

'Employer brand has grown into much more than how customers and employees view an organization; it has become a business imperative that directly impacts the bottom line. In fact, 83% of nearly 4,000 corporate HR leaders across the globe believe employer brand has a significant impact on their ability to hire quality talent. . A strong employer brand is comprised of many components—such as company culture, candidate perception/experience and employee engagement, to name a few—and can include

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Marriages made in Software Heaven

Bersin with Deloitte

It has been over a year now since technology behemoth IBM acquired HCM software and service company Kenexa. Many of our members have been inquiring about the results: what directions will the Brass Ring-based talent acquisition system take? Will IBM bring new innovations to the software set? And whither analytics and social, the buzz words for […].

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The Year of the Employee: Human Resources, Leadership and HR Technology Predictions for 2014

Josh Bersin

'In 2014 the world of Talent, Leadership and HR will undergo dramatic change. (Download our 66 page Predictions Report here.) The economy will accelerate its growth. Global growth will create a. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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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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The two day rule of recruiting

Workable

How many days is too late to get back to a candidate? Does the speed of your response to applications affect the success of your hiring? We looked at the data and here’s what we found. There is a strong link between time-to-respond to an application and final outcome. The overwhelming majority of candidates who end up accepting interviews and jobs are those who had a response from the employer within 2 days of applying!

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The “holacracy”: a new approach to company hierarchy or nonsense?

Achievers

Imagine a company where bosses do not exist. Sound crazy? At online retailer Zappos it’s now part of their competitive strategy to sustain its winning culture as the company grows. According to a recent article featured in the Washington Post , Zappos has implemented an unusual approach called a “holacracy,” which “replaces the traditional corporate chain of command with a series of overlapping, self-governing ‘circles’.

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Building an Effective In-House Recruitment Team

Cielo HR Leader

'Thought Leadership Discussion: James Ryding, International Talent Acquisition Director, NBC Universal. More and more organizations are seeking to gain greater control over the hiring process by building specialist in-house teams to take over the work traditionally done by recruitment agencies. But can an in-house function really compete with the best external consultancies?

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New Year, Not So New Challenges

DDI

Leaders focus on four challenges that aren’t going away for leadership development professionals in 2014.

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The Year of the Employee: Human Resources, Leadership and HR Technology Predictions for 2014

Josh Bersin

'In 2014 the world of Talent, Leadership and HR will undergo dramatic change. (Download our 66 page Predictions Report here.) The economy will accelerate its growth. Global growth will create a. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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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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How an applicant tracking system (ATS) reads a resume

Workable

“Anonymous employee at indeterminate company with an unspecified degree in something totally unidentifiable seeks an unrecognized job in the complete unknown.”. This is what your resume looks like to even the most swanky Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Unless you are applying to be a spy, this air of mystery is unlikely to work in your favour. In this post, I’ll explain how to write a solid resume that will pass muster with even the most stringent of parsers.

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Create project estimates for prospective clients effortlessly with AccountSight v2.20

AccountSight

Blog about the project estimates feature of AccountSight that allows users to create online estimates to potential clients and make the bidding process easier.

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[Webinar] How to shape up your wellness program to drive success

Achievers

Today, more than 75 percent of the North American workforce is mobile, causing work and life to be more intertwined than ever, and as a result, our work environments and our well-being are becoming more inextricably linked. Throughout 2013, Gallup posted the results of year-round surveys revealing “Americans’ mental state, exercise and eating habits, healthcare coverage, physical health, and financial wellbeing.

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What You Need to Know About Reference Checking

Humanity

When considering new hires, it’s important that you follow through and check the references candidates have given you. Sure, it takes time and effort to do a thorough reference check, but think about the costs (and wasted time) associated with hiring the wrong person. It’s worth it to make the extra effort and get it right the first time. Checking references involves more than simply checking off whether the candidate gave you accurate employment dates, etc.

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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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How the New Generation of Leaders is Preparing for the Future

DDI

A special poll was conducted among the Young Presidents’ Organization's (YPO) member base of over 20,000 CEOs, in 120 countries, aged 45 or younger. Young leaders were asked "Where are we headed?" and "How do we prepare ourselves to get there? Rich Wellins discusses the findings.

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Getting Excel into PowerPoint painlessly

Business Management Daily

Is your experience trying to get Excel data into PowerPoint filled with frustration? Microsoft Certified Trainer Melissa Esquibel provides video tips. The post Getting Excel into PowerPoint painlessly appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Sandberg Lean In Circles – On Campus!

Inpower Coaching

We talk a lot about how professional women need to Lean In (or not). What about college ladies? We invited Danielle Noel to share her recent experience hosting a Sheryl Sandberg Lean In gathering at George Washington University. It turns out that college women have as much – or more – to gain and have many of the same concerns we do. – InPower Editors.

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One click time tracking with AccountSight stopwatch timer

AccountSight

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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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Best of 2013—check out the most popular ways to engage, align, and recognize your workforce

Achievers

It was a big year for Employee Success™. In 2013, more employees went mobile than ever before (75 percent of North American workers are!) and became globally dispersed (30 percent of the workforce is remote, and counting) and the workforce moved closer to a Millennial-dominated demographic (coming in 2020). With these major workforce changes, the pressure is on for employers to engage, align, and recognize their A-players.

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5 Traits Of A Great Performance Management System.

TheHRBlog

Performance management positively impacts employees’ performance and productivity. Data from Development Dimensions International – an international major in the field of HR Consulting, shows that the percentage of goals achieved by employees increases substantially when a formal performance management system is put in place. With a good performance management program in place, managers indicated that […].

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Are We Missing the Mark on How to Develop Leaders?

DDI

Study after study shows that too many leaders at all levels are not as effective as they could or should be. Learn the four common mistakes that companies make in developing their leaders.

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Secure deductions at assisted living facilities

Business Management Daily

Suppose that a family member has to move into an assisted living facility. Although nursing expenses are generally deductible as medical expenses, the lines can get blurred. The post Secure deductions at assisted living facilities appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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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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Good Reads For Women (Week of 1/06/14)

Inpower Coaching

Here are the top shares of the week, along with some good links we caught this week that we think make good reads for women! Enjoy and feel free to post other links we should explore in comments below. ~ InPower Editors. Most Shared of the Week. All New Leaders Should Read These Books – 85 Broads. Mindfulness Can Help Your Career? Yes! – Emily Bennington on InPower Women. 5 Reasons Women Get Better with Age – Huffington Post.

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Create project estimates for prospective clients effortlessly with AccountSight v2.20

AccountSight

Blog about the project estimates feature of AccountSight that allows users to create online estimates to potential clients and make the bidding process easier.

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“Triumph Over Disengagement” featuring Gartner’s research on the latest insights on social employee recognition programs

Achievers

The latest Achievers Newsletter, “Triumph Over Disengagement: Improve Engagement with Recognition,” featuring Gartner research, provides deep insight into the changing landscape of employee reward and engagement programs. Based on the proliferation of emerging technologies, HR and business leaders have begun to see a migration from traditional reward programs to “social-enabled technologies that support pay-for-performance strategies and align recognition and reward initiatives with company and

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How To Negotiate A Higher Salary For A New Job In 2014

TheHRBlog

In your job selection process, you will naturally look forward to negotiating the best possible salary from your employer. So how do you get a salary befitting your qualifications and skills and the recent upswing in market demand for talent? Yes, the job market has finally started picking up, with 34 of 42 countries surveyed […].

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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.