June, 2014

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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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Make Hiring More Predictable

ExactHire

We recently hired another staff member, and as we wound down the process, one of the key factors in choosing the person we did was based on the type of work they had done previously and the positive feedback from others who had worked with that person in those prior positions. This made me stop and think about an old, but mostly true, saying: “Past performance is the best predictor of future performance.” As you likely know from prior blogs, I’m a big believer in employee assessments

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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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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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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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Succession Failing in Three Easy Steps

NoExcusesHR

'Change is good. If it''s a change for the better. Are you with me? The world of work is changing so rapidly that I''ll be honest.sometimes I barely have enough time to process the changes taking place, let alone evaluate whether or not they''re actually good for my company. Change Requires Leadership One of the changes that seems to be on the rise in the world of work is new leaders emerging, experienced leaders moving on, and at some level a renewed sense of confidence that the economic disast

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Build Relationships: 4 of 10 Daily Questions to Improve Employee Engagement

David Zinger

'Building Relationships. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the fourth of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on building relationships, the fourth block on the pyramid of employee engagement. What can I do this week to build and strengthen one key relationship at work?

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How to Make Sure an Electronic Signature is Valid – Whiteboard [VIDEO]

ExactHire

If you’re trying to determine how you can use technology to make the employee onboarding process paperless , then there are some things you should know about e-signatures. In today’s Whiteboard Chat, Jeff Hallam discusses the elements that are included in a legitimate electronic signature. Video Transcript: Hi! Today we’re going to talk about electronic signatures.

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[SlideShare] Are You a Workplace Trendsetter?

Achievers

An engaged, aligned, and recognized workforce separates you from the pack. Get inspired. Be a trendsetter. Are You a Workplace Trendsetter? from Achievers. The post [SlideShare] Are You a Workplace Trendsetter? appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Can Leaders Give Employees Meaning at Work? 3 key ways leaders can make a difference.

Newmeasures

'It’s no secret that Millennials are having a major impact on how organizations attract talent, structure work, and retain top employees. One of the most commonly mentioned characteristics of Millennials is that they seek meaning in their work. And I don’t disagree; in fact, I thinking meaning and purpose are important for any employee. Take the example of my husband.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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Symptom of the (HR) Universe

NoExcusesHR

'Here we go again. For years we in human resources have tried to convince everyone around us that we are legitimate leaders. A few of us actually behave that way, or at least are going to die trying. Forget whether or not someone allows you to be influential, you just need to act that way. Right? HR Still Can''t Figure Itself Out Recently the mother-of-all HR organizations decided to throw our world into another tailspin.

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"How They Do It" Entrepreneur Interview with Dhairya Pujara, Founder/CEO of Y-Center

The Bamboo Project Blog

'Yesterday I had the opportunity to do another in my ongoing series of interviews with everyday entrepreneurs called "How They Do It." This time I spoke with Dhairya Pujara, Founder/CEO of Y-Center , a a Philadelphia-based social enterprise that connects university students with a unique study abroad program where they get to participate in solving global challenges and creating social impact. .

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Master Moments: 6 of 10 Daily Questions to Improve Employee Engagement

David Zinger

'Master Moments. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the sixth of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on mastering moments, the block furthest to the right on the third row of the pyramid of employee engagement.

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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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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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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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The Peter Principle: 5 signs you are a "Peter"

Newmeasures

'Our research continuously shows that organizations are better at achieving results than valuing people. If most people will tell you that valuing people is critical to accomplishing results, why is it that so many organizations are unbalanced? One answer can be found in the age-old Peter Principle (Peter & Raymond, 1969.

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It’s Not Too Late for Some Spring Cleaning: Time to Dust Off Your Online Brand

Bersin with Deloitte

Now that spring has finally arrived for most of us, the grass is growing and the flowers are finally blooming. With spring in the air and the promise of summer, companies and jobseekers alike are busy planning their vacations and planning for their futures. For some industries, summer hiring is accelerating based on seasonal business […].

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Employee Recognition Should Be Pervasive

Reviewsnap

'Sixty percent of best-in-class organizations consider employee recognition extremely valuable in driving individual performance. This statement comes from the Aberdeen Group’s recent report, “ The Power of Employee Recognition. ” Yet the report goes on to say that “only 14% of organizations provide managers with the necessary tools for rewards and recognition.

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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Master Performance: 2 of 10 Daily Questions to Improve Employee Engagement

David Zinger

'Master Performance. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the second of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on maximizing performance, the second block on the pyramid of employee engagement. What task is most worthy of my attention this week and what makes it worthy of my attention?

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Power, Transparency and Culture

NoExcusesHR

'Culture change is an interesting concept. Typically driven by a desire to become a world class organization, the core tenets of a major culture change must include the willingness of senior leaders to be humble, transparent in their decisions, and be unafraid to confront those that are resistant to change. Humility Is Hard The interplay between power and humility is a daily struggle for many leaders.

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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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Business Analytics are all the Rage: Should HR Care?

Newmeasures

'There has been a lot of buzz lately about business analytics, predictive analytics, and big data. Organizations are using such methods to predict behaviors of customers, understand marketing and sales strategies, and inform strategic decisions. However, a study byTDWI (found here) indicates that of all business functions, HR is the least likely to use these methods.

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Employer Insights Report 2024: The State of Cancer

96% of benefits leaders agree: detecting cancer early is the best way to get ahead of rising costs and improve employee health outcomes. So why is it that 82% of employers currently spend significantly more on post-diagnosis care and disease management rather than upstream care? A new survey of 250 benefits leaders who oversee 500 to 50,000 covered lives highlights their perspective on cancer and its burden.

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The Four #SHRM14 Conference Keynote Archetypes

True Faith HR

'If you''re a newbie to the SHRM Annual Conference, you''ll see that a major attraction to entice people to attend is the array of keynotes providing guidance and inspiration. Perhaps this was one of the critical factors influencing your decision. After attending for 14 years, you''ll see that their are 4 major types of keynotes (h/t to Matt Charney for inspiring the post) that SHRM brings in.

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Stress Test: What Are You Doing To Combat the Number One Workforce Risk?

Reviewsnap

'A 2014 study by Monster found that nearly half of the U.S. workers they surveyed left a job due to an overly stressful environment, according to a worrisome article on TLNT.com. The study discovered that 42 percent of the participants “purposely changed jobs” due to an overly stressful work environment. And another 35 percent have thought about changing jobs for the same reason.

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Foster Recognition: 5 of 10 Daily Questions to Improve Employee Engagement

David Zinger

'Fostering Recognition. (Reading time = 28 seconds). This is the fifth of a 2 week series outlining a different engaging question you can ask yourself each day. The questions are derived from the pyramid of employee engagement. Here is today’s question based on fostering recognition, the center block on the pyramid of employee engagement. How will I recognize someone this week for their good work?

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The Difference Between Dreamers and Doers

Workboard

4 techniques that separate doers and achievers from dreamers. In many ways, setting goals is similar to dreaming of success – goals are desired outcomes. But achieving goals (and with them, success) is infinitely harder and more complex. While many things on the road to success like Estée Lauder’s are beyond your control, how you apply your energy toward success is something you have a great deal of control over.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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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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The Big Data Boom: Helping Leaders Accomplish Strategic Priorities

Newmeasures

'According to a Big Data @ Work study of 1,144 organizations in over 90 countries, conducted by the University of Oxford School of business in conjunction with IBM, “The most effective big data solutions identify business requirements first, and then tailor the infrastructure, data sources and analytics to support the business.” This has been our approach at Newmeasures for several years and our own research shows similar conclusions.

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How to Find Time to Think Strategically

45 Things

'We often lament we’re busier than ever at work, running from meeting to meeting, firing off e-mails and trying to get something done without an interruption every five minutes. In other words, who has time to think anymore? If you feel like you’re always putting out fires instead of thinking about how to prevent them, you’re not alone. But that’s a trend that worries Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute and author of “Elevate: The Three Disciplines of Advanced Strategic Thinkin

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