February, 2014

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At the Heart of Healthcare

Cielo HR Leader

'“Maintaining a strong heart is key to a long and healthy life,”. … so explains U.S. President, Barack Obama. February (2014) has been proclaimed American Heart Month, a time we “renew our fight, both as a Nation and in each of our own lives, against the devastating epidemic of heart disease.”. In a similar vein ( no pun intended ), talent is the heart of successful healthcare providers; many leaders have come to realize that investing in the recruitment, retention, engagement and growth of qua

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Health Care Reform Play or Pay Delay: Why You Shouldn’t Wait

Insperity

UPDATE: On Feb. 10, 2014, the federal government announced yet another delay to the employer shared responsibility (“Play or Pay”) provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The two key points are as follows: Businesses with 50-99 full-time (including full time-equivalent) employees must begin offering full-time employees qualified health coverage starting in 2016 (instead of 2015).

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How would you answer these questions?

The HR Minion

About a month ago now, Glassdoor released their Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions. They are fun for a giggle and as an HR geek I am often intrigued by the motivation behind asking such questions. Surely someone had to get permission to ask them and presumably there is a good reason. Wouldn’t you want to be a fly on the wall of that meeting? “Well you see, I want to ask them about what type of cereal they think they would be and why…” Now, like most interview questions, n

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Forbes and CareerBuilder reveal why your top talent is leaving in 2014

Achievers

Have you heard the news? Your top talent is leaving this year—at least, Forbes and CareerBuilder seem to be convinced and have some tips to remedy the problem. Forbes published an article about how CareerBuilder recently surveyed over 3,000 workers to find out who is most likely to change jobs in 2014, what employees value most from their employer, and most importantly—what it will take to retain them.

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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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Is automation going to change the world of work?

Allegis Global Solutions

The 'rise of the machines' has long been a common theme in the science fiction genre. We are all familiar with stories that see humans develop technology that is so advanced it overtakes mankind and becomes bent on world domination.

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Retaining the Technical-Elite

Cielo HR Leader

'In 1997, newspaper advertisements generated the most hires (28.7%) of all job-seeking platforms. Today, that number has dwindled to a mere 2%, as recruitment teams further align with a landscape now driven by technology, innovation, social media and mobile demands. The digital age not only shattered the rock that was print journalism, but engulfed it and started anew.

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Inbox-zero recruiting

Workable

So, Workable takes the old hiring habits of spreadsheets and email and provides a better way to work; • post to multiple job boards and social networks with one submission. • use faster, trackable team communication tools. • get a searchable resume database, automatically generated from the applications you receive. At the heart of Workable is your recruiting pipeline.

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How would you answer these questions?

The HR Minion

'About a month ago now, Glassdoor released their Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions. They are fun for a giggle and as an HR geek I am often intrigued by the motivation behind asking such questions. Surely someone had to get permission to ask them and presumably there is a good reason. Wouldn’t you want to be a fly on the wall of that meeting? “Well you see, I want to ask them about what type of cereal they think they would be and why…” Now, like most interview questions,

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How HealthNow New York shapes its wellness program to drive success

Achievers

According to Towers Watson, 67 percent of employers identified “employees’ poor health habits” as one of their top three challenges in maintaining affordable health coverage. And, according to the Department of Labor, 52 percent of employers that offered wellness programs in 2012 believed they were effective in reducing the firm’s health care costs.

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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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Things to Check Before an Employee Goes On Vacation

CakeHR

Long ago, before there were cell phones, during my first real job after college, I was assigned to fill in for a co-worker who was going on vacation. I sat with her and she showed me everything that was going on. She told me she wasn’t going anywhere special, just hosting relatives coming to the big city for their vacation. She told me to call her at home if I had any questions, but only if absolutely necessary.

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Oracle HCM World Revolves Around The Cloud

Bersin with Deloitte

Oracle has launched Oracle HCM World, a new event for HCM professionals that gathered approximately 1500 customers and prospects together to focus on the business that is HR. Harkening back to the Taleo World conferences a bit, the conference attracted leaders in all areas of human capital management. The key themes presented were expected – […].

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Get Technical Experts Ready as First-Time Leaders

DDI

Every day organizations make the decision to promote their technical experts into frontline leadership positions. Are they sending these new leaders over their own professional cliffs?

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5 reasons your careers page costs you candidates

Workable

It may sound obvious but your careers page is your shop window. You want to make it easy for candidates to have a look at what’s on offer, whether they came for a specific job or just browsing. Getting it right ought to be straightforward but here are the 5 most common mistakes that we’ve encountered. 1: You don’t have one. There are lot of ways to advertise that you’re hiring these days but yes, you do still need a careers page.

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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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Import Timesheets from AccountSight's User-Friendly Time Tracker into QuickBooks for Seamless Accounting Solution

AccountSight

Blog about integration feature of AccountSight that enables users to easily export data from AccountSight to QuickBooks for accounting purpose.

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Why the best managers are great coaches

Achievers

Are you watching the 2014 winter Olympics? Everyone can get behind their country’s favorite medal winners, but what really creates exceptional athletes is phenomenal coaching. The same principle applies to how managers inspire successful employees. Olympic athletes and top employees have something in common: they are both intrinsically motivated by their inherent need to perform and succeed.

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Millennials Becoming “The Young Entrepreneur” Generation

Inpower Coaching

The millennial generation is looking at the road ahead and deciding earlier then older generations to forge their own path. This urge to become a young entrepreneur speaks to their values and to the economy they are coming of age in. We appreciate Sheila giving her slot to one of her volunteers this month to share their thoughts on this trend. – InPower Editors.

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Why Companies Need a Chief Learning Architect

Bersin with Deloitte

The world of corporate learning has gotten very complicated lately. Learning management systems, MOOCs, simulation tools, content management systems, new content providers, social profiles, collaborative learning, video sharing, mobile learning, on-demand learning, new forms of assessment, and the use of Big Data are all changing rapidly. And companies are spending more money on training (up […].

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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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Development: Why Have a Plan If You’re Not Going to Execute?

DDI

I doubt any of us would argue that the vast majority of development plans eventually end up in the electronic recycle bin. The question is, why?

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Three Steps to Grow Your Personal Brand and Build Happiness

Workboard

Are you building career velocity? Everyone understands why businesses need a solid brand — it distinguishes the company and conveys its essence. But brands are not just for big companies. The people who take the time to build their personal brand stand out in a crowd of talent. What really differentiates you is not your title, your credentials or your resume, it’s the experience of YOU.

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Import Timesheets from AccountSight's User-Friendly Time Tracker into QuickBooks for Seamless Accounting Solution

AccountSight

Blog about integration feature of AccountSight that enables users to easily export data from AccountSight to QuickBooks for accounting purpose.

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[Customer video] Why Samsung believes its people are everything to success

Achievers

Samsung, a global provider of products and services, has built its vision on a foundation of people and people excellence. Find out how Samsung creates an amazing, engaged workforce by taking its employee recognition to the next level. The post [Customer video] Why Samsung believes its people are everything to success appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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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 Values Schism And How It’s Draining The Brains From Corporate America

Inpower Coaching

Something insidious is happening in the cubicles and hallways of America’s big and midsized companies. Employees who have attained a chunk of the America dream — a steady paycheck, benefits and a rung on the upwardly mobile ladder — are risking an uncertain job market and quitting their jobs in astonishing numbers (more than 2 million a month ). Why?

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How To Make A Career In Journalism

TheHRBlog

The idea of weaving stories through mass media has found a newborn interest in our new generation. People enjoy moving, taking risks and coming up with stories that matter. Media is perhaps the strongest industry in any country and good newsmakers are in high demand. However, a job as a journalist comes with immense challenges […].

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What is Strategic Engagement?

Newmeasures

Strategy without an engaged workforce has no momentum. Engagement without strategy has momentum with nowhere to go. Most organizations have come to recognize the value of employee engagement. Engaged employees are more loyal and productive. However, not all engagement is created equal. The energy of engaged employees must be focused in a way that creates a competitive advantage for the organization.

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How to Run an Effective Meeting: 4 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings

Peoplefluent

'Monday, February 3, 2014 :00am. How to Run an Effective Meeting: 4 Ways to Avoid Pointless Meetings By Maren Hogan. [Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, marketer and community builder in the HR and Recruiting space.]. I recently had a discussion with a work colleague who was trying to schedule a phone call with me and was trying to figure out how to wedge our conversation in between two meetings he had.

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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.