June, 2014

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The Engineering Talent Gap

Cielo HR Leader

'Engineers are the bedrock of many of today’s innovations. They develop new products and specify functional requirements; they design and test components, then evaluate a final design’s effectiveness, cost and reliability. They do this continually—applying the principals of science and mathematics to develop economic solutions to a vast array of today’s technical challenges.

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How to Simplify Retail Employee Scheduling

Insperity

Are you still trying to schedule your retail employees using an Excel spreadsheet? It’s accurate for about 20 minutes – then the changes start. Does this sound familiar? John sends an email request asking to be off on Friday; Elizabeth calls and needs Saturday night off, but can now work on Friday, which she previously had asked off. And, then there’s Tom, who didn’t show up last night for his shift, but he texted to say he forgot, and he’s trying to get back from the beach in time for his shift

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Using Hiring Software to Find Temporary Help

ExactHire

Finding temporary help can be difficult in any business, but the need to do it can happen in all industries, at any size of company. This currently hits home for myself as I will be on maternity leave in the near future. (Don’t worry, I will try to keep up the blogs for my loyal followers, haha!) Regardless of the reason (seasonal hiring, maternity leave, illness or other medical reasons) finding good temporary help can be hard.

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Get Executive Support for your Engagement Program in Three Easy Steps

Achievers

Have you ever tried putting together a piece of IKEA furniture without the instructions? It’s a nightmare. Sure it’s doable, but it’s also complicated, frustrating and leaves you with a lot of anxiety any time a guest takes a seat in that chair. (Not to mention all of the “just-in-case” Allen Keys you have to keep on hand.). Same goes for an engagement strategy without senior leadership buy-in.

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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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Employee Appreciation Day: 5 Ideas to Make it Worthwhile

Kazoo

“Employee Appreciation Day” —like any manufactured holiday, it’s one that elicits many feelings from your employees. Some will groan, “Not another plaque with our names on it. Please.” Some wait all year and cry out in glee upon its arrival, “Yes! A day where we can truly recognize and reward one another for our achievements! Plus, cupcakes!” And others, depending on how Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated in your office, might not know it even exists!

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Getting from 5 to 50

Workable

We talk to Kirsti Grant from Vend about hiring for fast-growth startups. Following on from our hugely popular HR Twitterati top 50 we’re going to be holding regular Twitter chats with the thought leaders on the list. First up on 20:30 BST (PDT 12:30 / EDT 15:30) on Wednesday, June 18th , is Kirsti Grant , Head of Talent at Vend, the New Zealand startup that bills itself as the “destroyer of cash registers”.

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Do "Nice" Leaders Finish Last?

DDI

Effective leaders use interpersonal skills that might be called “nice” or “soft” But these skills take courage and discipline, and they help to address hard issues.

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Agave Nectar Just As Bad As High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Revolutionary Wellness

Oh agave nectar, your sweet self has been flooding the “health” market for the past couple of years now. Due to your low glycemic index rating, you have been put in almost every health section of grocery stores around the nation. The biggest question has been hidden from consumers this whole time, is agave nectar even good for you? The grim but true answer to this question is simply, NO!

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Are You Willfully Ignoring the Future of Your Organization?

Achievers

Guest blog post by Rebecca Rodskog, a workforce crusader and the Founder of FutureLeaderNow, LLC. “If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.”. ― Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? One of my mentors, Seth Godin , who I was fortunate enough to work with through his FeMBA program in 2010, speaks a lot about organizations’ (and individuals’) propensity to do what’s “safe,” or at least perceived

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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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Personalize Your Invoice Template and More With AccountSight

AccountSight

Personalize Your Invoice Template and More With AccountSight. Manual and Project based invoicing. Helpful features such as PayPal link in invoice, and notifications for both invoice delays and customers have opened your invoice email.

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Cloud Cover for the SMB Market

Bersin with Deloitte

Small and mid-sized businesses are sometimes ignored in the data that looks at cloud adoption, as attention goes to global corporations deploying enterprise-wide ERP solutions across their widespread landscapes. But whether they started with customer relationship management (CRM), e-business solutions that support online sales, financials or ERP, smaller companies are increasingly adding solutions – such […].

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In Search Of: The Best Human Resources and Recruiting Blogs of 2014

Unbridled Talent

Today, I face something that I haven’t faced in over six years. And I’m doing it intentionally, because it’s time for growth and change. It’s time to discover something new. This morning, I deleted all of my blog subscription feeds (I use Feedly as my RSS Reader) for Human Resources, Recruiting and Talent Management blogs. And I feel empty. Back in early 2008, I discovered blogs.

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Repatriation or Resignation? Planning for Successful Overseas Assignments

DDI

Without proper planning and support, an employee's exciting opportunity abroad may end in a disastrously disappointing homecoming.

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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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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES & WEIGHT GAIN

Revolutionary Wellness

When it comes to nutrition, what we may not understand is that micronutrients play an important role in how our body reacts to different types of foods. There have been numerous studies that have shown the correlation that deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and vitamin-like substances have been directly linked to weight gain and obesity. Jayson Calton, PhD1 explained that economics and Human Biology, which was published in December of 2007, conducted a study in which participants had an 80.8% hi

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[Webinar] The Future of Workplace Transparency

Achievers

When it comes to transparency in the workplace, a lot has changed. Ten years ago, you could find more information about the latest iPod online than you could about your own workplace. Today, social media sites like Glassdoor are helping people find jobs and companies they love through peer reviews and ratings, which makes HR professionals have to think more like marketers when it comes to recruiting and retention.

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Personalize Your Invoice Template and More With AccountSight

AccountSight

Personalize Your Invoice Template and More With AccountSight. Manual and Project based invoicing. Helpful features such as PayPal link in invoice, and notifications for both invoice delays and customers have opened your invoice email.

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The Talent Management Systems Market Surges Ahead

Bersin with Deloitte

The market for corporate talent management software continues to surge forward. Our new research shows that this exciting market grew by 17% last year and is now over $5 billion in size. Why? Companies have now realized that "talent optimization" is key to their business success. And without integrated software to manage the people-processes in a […].

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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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Good Reads For Women (Week of 6/9/14)

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. The Growth of Women-Owned Businesses by State – My Life. 19 Phrases that Dehumanize Women – Shriver Report.

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Is Your Communication Style A Drag On Your Team’s Productivity?

Workboard

3 Magic Words That Will Change Your Leadership Performance. Our verbal and listening habits have a direct effect on our productivity and our professional outcomes. These engagement habits can lead to wasteful debates over false choices and choke off relevant business facts. When ideas and facts flow easily and teams engage in authentic business-driven discussions, productivity and results soar.

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Hello and Welcome

Perceptyx

Perceptyx has graciously offered me this space to post my observations and thoughts on employee engagement, surveys, organizational change and related topics. I hope to post at least two pieces each month in addition to blogs written by members of the Perceptyx staff. So what qualifies me to write a blog on these issues? Let me introduce myself: I have over 25 years of professional experience in the human resources field.

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Square Peg, Round Hole: 7 Recognition Tactics that are Moot in the Modern Workforce

Achievers

The modern workforce is eager to engage with your company, drive immediate results and advance their careers. But it can be difficult for today’s employees to stay motivated when they’re paired with businesses that practice dated and ineffective engagement and recognition strategies. When it comes to putting a square peg in a round hole, we’ve highlighted the top seven obsolete recognition tactics that are still commonly practiced by many businesses.

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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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Your Manager Wants you to be more collaborative – What to do?

TheHRBlog

Workplaces host professionals from diverse educational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. It is normal if there is a clash of opinions between employees. However, the management always wants everyone to have a collaborative attitude. Everyone has to work as a single team and bring out a product that showcases the best of each individual’s expertise.

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Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 2: Mobilization

Asure Software

By Jennifer Roth, Vice President of Marketing In Part One of this four-part blog series, I talked about our changing world – how today nearly every organization can think and behave globally. There really are no boundaries that prohibit us from doing business wherever our clients exist. Read more about Jen Now I’d like to … Continue reading "Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 2: Mobilization".

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Advice for Girls About Happiness

Inpower Coaching

Sometimes it’s hard to take good advice for ourselves, but when we remember we’re acting as role models for our daughters and other young women in our lives, it can get easier. We love Paula’s excellent advice for young women (and older women too!) – InPower Editors. [Tweet “Avoid happiness traps!”]. Women’s happiness levels have been on the decline for the past few decades, so says a 2009 study entitled, The Paradox of Declining Female Happiness.

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Don’t Just Assess Your Team’s Performance; Cultivate It

Workboard

3 tips for increasing the competencies, capabilities, and satisfaction of your team. It's a good time to consider our roles as managers in helping people achieve their potential. In addition to assessing what they've done, take the time to consider what you've done — and can do — to help them achieve what they might. Excellence requires opportunity for it as does skill building; this is one of the greatest gifts you can give people.

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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.