May, 2018

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Why Company Leaders Should Focus On Boosting Workplace Happiness

15Five

Humankind has long struggled to find the secret to living a happy life, but what about workplace happiness? Have you ever wondered how your employees feel at work ? Perhaps you’ve tried to create a fun and satisfying environment, with activities like foosball and ping pong or by offering free lunches and snacks. But if you haven’t found success, it may be because those perks focus more on downtime, rather than creating a productive work environment.

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Study: 90% of employees who take regular lunch breaks are more productive

HR Morning

Hard-working employees who skip lunch breaks can benefit employers in the meantime, but could come back to haunt them in the long run. . While it’s common for many employees to work through lunch, a recent study by Tork highlights the importance of employees taking lunch breaks away from their desks. When workers quickly shovel food down, all while not taking their eyes off their work, it’s only a matter of time until the burnout sets in.

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4 steps toward making equal pay a reality at your company

PeopleStrategy

Don’t we live in a society light-years removed from sexism and the rigid ideas of what genders can and can’t (or should and shouldn’t) do? In many ways we do, especially when compared to the old-world ideas of generations past. But, despite some progress, many elements of gender inequity remain. The lack of truly equal pay for men and women is one such issue. “On average, American women make 22% less than men.”

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Creating a Successful Accountability Culture

DISC Assessments

As a business leader – do you want to increase your confidence and success? Do you want more time to focus on high value tasks and decisions? Do you want your employees functioning at optimal productivity levels? Most leaders would say “yes, yes and YES!” ” In the week’s story, reader favorite Anne Bachrach discusses how a culture of accountability can help you accomplish these things and more.

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HR Playbook: How Paycor Helps You Manage Compliance Risk

There are few certainties in life. Death. Taxes. Changing compliance laws. Keeping up is a full-time job many companies can’t staff. That’s why finding the right HR provider is critical. Learn how Paycor helps you stay ahead. Download the guide today!

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Why Ranking Employees Against Each Other Doesn’t Work

Reflektive

Feedback and evaluation are key to organizational success. We must know how we’re performing at our jobs in order to continuously improve and keep our organization moving forward. At one point, we all used benchmarks: From childhood through higher education, we had clear grades presented to us multiple times a year to let us know exactly where we stood in comparison to a mandated rubric. Feedback and evaluation are key to organizational success. Click To Tweet.

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Replacement Planning: 3 Steps to Develop Your Organization’s Strategy

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from my new book, “ The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent “ (SHRM, 2018) SHRM members can order a discounted copy at the SHRMStore. Enjoy!). If there’s one activity that has more of an impact than succession planning, it’s replacement planning. Although the term is frequently used in the same conversations, they’re two different things.

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Build vs. Rent: Don’t Crash on the Do-It-Yourself Iceberg for People Analytics

Visier

“Build vs. Rent” is a common dichotomy in technology buying, but what does it mean when applied to people analytics? What should you be aware of before committing to one path or the other? The race to adopt people analytics is heating up: according to the Bersin by Deloitte HR Technology Disruptions for 2018 report , “people analytics is now a must-have discipline within HR and business.”.

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Find More Time by Giving Some Away

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James DurstHave you ever thought about volunteering? There is always a need for service and more helping hands. Volunteering offers vital help to worthwhile causes, the community, and to people in need. And not only is it a great way to help others, but it’s also a good way to help yourself.

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The Hidden Art of Becoming a Samurai Listener

HR Daily Advisor

We tend to treat the ability to listen well as a soft skill, or something with which you are born or otherwise mysteriously acquire. But it can be the crux trait for advancing your career. If you put the art of communication in business settings into the context of reading an opponent in the martial arts, you’ll recognize how listening effectively gives you an ability to sense opportunity and distinguish it from danger.

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Reworked CONNECT - Empowering the Modern Workforce | May 10-12, 2023, Austin, TX

Speaker: Kristine Dery, Professor of Work, Technology and Innovation, and Academic Research Affiliate at MIT-CISR; Dion Hinchliffe, Chief Technology Officer at Constellation Research

Reworked CONNECT is a must-attend conference for HR professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of work. See the latest trends, technologies, and strategies powering today's most successful workplaces. Secure your conference pass today!

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my coworker has started faking a British accent

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: So this question is … more just truly bizarre than anything. But recently, a coworker of mine has decided she is now British and has been regularly slipping into a thick British accent — very Madonna-esque. On one hand, I guess live your life. On the other hand, OH MY GOD, WHAT?

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How Modern HR Technology Makes a Difference in Finding Great Employees

ClearCompany HRM

It’s a fact: finding and keeping great employees is challenging. 82% of business leaders don’t believe their companies recruit highly talented people, and of those that do, only 7% think they can retain them. In other words, there can be a sizable difference between a candidate who seems like a fit, and the person who will ultimately become a long-term superstar at your organization. How do you recognize who’s a long-term A Player?

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How to Be a Proactive Manager

Cornerstone On Demand

Years ago, I shadowed a night manager at a large grocery store chain. She didn't sit down a single time during her entire eight hour shift. She tackled problem after problem, putting out fires. I was completely exhausted by the end of it, and asked her how she did it. She said, "Well, I've been here six months and I've lost 20 pounds without dieting." The reason why her shift was so chaotic was that she was managing by being reactive , rather than proactive.

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Level Up Your Recruiting Like a No. 1 Best Place to Work

Spark Hire

Jen Paxton, Director of Talent at LevelUp, drops in on The Growth Recruiting Podcast and dishes on how her team built the #1 place to work according to the Boston Business Journal. You’ll learn Jen’s candidate experience strategy, goals, and the pillars to her hiring process. She also offers advice on how to get out of your comfort zone with HR technology. Get ready to level up your recruiting! The Growth Recruiting Podcast is available in iTunes ! Show notes.

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Secrets to the Switch: Choosing the Best HR Software in 2023

Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

Join Patrick Sayers, president of Newcastle Research, to learn the biggest mistakes to avoid when switching your HR software and gain insights into the most important things companies consider on the path to a successful HR technology strategy.

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Find More Time by Giving Some Away

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James DurstHave you ever thought about volunteering? There is always a need for service and more helping hands. Volunteering offers vital help to worthwhile causes, the community, and to people in need. And not only is it a great way to help others, but it’s also a good way to help yourself.

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Sirenum Slays Dragons at SIA Gig Economy Event

Sirenum

Dynamic Workforce Management vendor takes both audience and dragons’ prizes at Staffing Industry Analysts’ Collaboration in the Gig Economy Dragons’ Den competition London, UK–Sirenum, the leading provider of dynamic workforce management technology to the temporary staffing industry, is proud to announce that it was the audience and dragon favorite at the Dragons’ Den competition during SIA’s.

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What Do I Do Now?

Compensation Cafe

Picture the scene; it’s time to fix your organization's Compensation program, and you’re the one in charge. Suppose you’ve just been promoted to the Compensation leadership role in your organization, or you’ve just been hired and inherited someone else’s legacy. Perhaps you already have ownership and simply have the boss’s angered shouts still ringing in your ears.

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Résumé Screening Is Not Very Effective

HR Daily Advisor

A new survey from staffing firm Robert Half suggests that companies may not be great at reviewing résumés. Source: VectorStory / iStock / Getty. Employers impressed by a job candidate’s résumé often discover the person isn’t such a good match for the position after all, research shows. More than six in 10 senior managers (64 percent) responding to the survey say it’s common for an applicant with a promising résumé to not live up to expectations when interviewed.

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Creating Benefits Flexibility Your Employees Will Value

Speaker: Alex Anderson - Total Rewards Strategist at Lockton Companies | Leo Tokar - President, People Solutions and Partner at Lockton Companies

Join two total rewards experts, Alex Anderson and Leo Tokar, for an in depth discussion on how your organization can implement transparent and flexible benefits and compensation plans.

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Why Employment Probation Periods are Ineffective

Cornerstone On Demand

Can you ever imagine HR ever uttering these words, “For the crime of agreeing to work for us, you're on probation"? Well, it happens every single day. The concept of the employment probation period is a corporate carry-over from days long gone, but it's time to shut it down. Before the pro-probation enthusiasts attack, let me be absolutely clear—I get it, hiring the wrong person can be costly , and those costs are climbing.

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Build a Global Recruiting Machine Like This Top HR Executive

Spark Hire

Brad Wilkins, Vice President of Human Resources at Altisource, joins The Growth Recruiting Podcast to showcase how their 150+ recruiting team produces incredible results. In this episode, you’ll learn what a well-oiled recruiting machine looks like. Brad discusses their hiring process, from end-to-end, and provides actionable tips that can be applied at organizations of all sizes. The Growth Recruiting Podcast is available in iTunes ! Show notes. 1:35 About Brad and Altisource.

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Find More Time by Giving Some Away

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience Library “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the time.” – James DurstHave you ever thought about volunteering? There is always a need for service and more helping hands.

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Using LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect with Workable

Workable

Depending on the reports you’re reading, between 80 to 97 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to source and make first contact with candidates. Combined, LinkedIn Recruiter and a robust applicant tracking system have become the mainstay for many recruiters. And yet, toggling back and forth between the two can be cumbersome. Manually copying data from one system to another can mean lost, duplicate or incorrect data.

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Onboarding Retrospective - A Different Path to Better Onboarding Experiences

Speaker: Carrie Missele - Practice Lead, Learning and Development at Inspirant Group

In this webinar, Carrie Missele will walk you through the process of developing an effective onboarding program that leads to a happy a happy new hire!

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The Top 25 Best Applicant Tracking Systems (Updated for 2018)

Proven

Hiring can seem like a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be! Ideally, your company’s hiring process should be as efficient and effective as possible – and an applicant tracking system can make that happen. Applicant tracking systems are known for streamlining the hiring process through handling recruitment needs electronically. They process resumes submitted by applicants and can automatically filter them based on given criteria. . Now, which ATS should you be using?

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Ask the Experts: Pitfalls to Avoid When Moving to PTO Plan

HR Daily Advisor

Question: We would like to convert our vacation and sick leave benefits into a PTO plan. What steps should we take in the conversion? Answer from the experts at HR Hero : An employer really has a great deal of discretion in how they convert vacation and sick time into a PTO plan.

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Why Working With Your Hands Is Key to Creativity in the Workplace

Cornerstone On Demand

What comes to mind when you think of creativity at work? Is it candy walls, arcade games and open spaces for collaboration and play, or is it something more than that? In the business world, creativity is crucial to driving continuous innovation and big ideas. But, all too often, companies confine creativity to team-building activities and off-sites rather then embedding it deeper into the company culture. Van Lai-DuMone, CEO and founder of WorksmART , is on a mission to change that.

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Best 10 Automation Skills Testing Tools for 2019

Recruiters Lineup

Automation skills testing tools are as vital and crucial an element to any organization as background checks , employee referral software , and video interviewing technology. Automation skills testing allows your organization to evaluate and more fully understand potential candidates.

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What You Really Need to Know to Build an Effective Global Hiring Strategy

Speaker: Carrie Corbin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hope Leigh Marketing Group

Join Carrie Corbin, Global Workplace Executive, Strategist, and Consultant, for this discussion on some of the most common questions around building a global hiring and attraction strategy.