March, 2018

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Essential Tips to Engage Generation Z in the Workplace

CakeHR

10 years ago, the buzzword in employment circles was the ‘Millennials’. This group consisting of folks born after 1980 was made up of individuals born during the turn of the PC revolution, when the space age had already become a reality, and globalization was knocking at the doorsteps of most countries. As a career advisor working for one of the largest staffing agencies in the UK in 2008, I was told to prepare for the needs of this generation, to.

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Four Employee Engagement Challenges Facing Modern Energy Companies

Bonfyre

Nearly 2 million people in the United States work in a job related to electric power generation or fuels according to the U.S Department of Energy. While we often think of police, fire, and medical personnel as first responders, it’s easy to forget that this vast workforce plays a significant role in crisis response, especially after natural disasters.

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4 HR Learning Technology Trends Changing Corporate L&D

Cornerstone On Demand

Organizations are investing in talent development now more than ever. According to LinkedIn's 2017 Workplace Learning Report , talent is the top priority for 69 percent of learning and development (L&D) professionals. And despite the rise of new learning technologies, a majority of L&D professionals—78 percent—say in-house, instructor-led classes are still the primary way they teach employees.

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How Technology And Data-Driven Insight Can Boost Employee Engagement

SuccessFactors

Human resources professionals know that happier employees are more productive. In today’s hyper-competitive global economy, employee productivity can mean the difference between business success and failure. That means employee happiness should be a top priority for any company that aims to succeed. The difference between a happy, engaged workforce and a dissatisfied one is vast.

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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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In Professional Services, It’s All About Having Mad Skills

Workday

It may sound like a phrase straight out of Urban Dictionary, but in the world of professional services , nothing is more vital than having a deep pool of “mad skills” available for clients. These mad skills encompass the entire range of talent attributes your employees need to be successful—not just hard skills but also competencies, behaviors, languages, certifications, and more.

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Workplace Distractions Are Impacting the Bottom Line – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I know the open office concept is all the rage right now. And I’m not opposed to it. I can see the advantages it brings in terms of collaboration and team development. However, it’s important for organizations to realize it can also contribute to workplace distractions. The same is true for technology. I love my tech gadgets and toys as much as the next person, but they can also be distracting.

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Why HR Must Use People Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Visier

Today’s HR landscape is more complex than ever before: globalization is taking the competition for talent worldwide, four generations are in the workplace at the same time , and contract workers account for at least one-third of the workforce. As a result, an organization’s people strategy is critical – and is a top concern of CEOs. Analytics is the difference between guessing and making fact-based decisions.

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The Role of Employee Happiness in Talent Management

Cornerstone On Demand

Intuitively most managers and HR professionals think that happy employees are more productive. But what does it take for employees to be happy in their jobs and in their personal lives? And how does that happiness translate into improved job performance? The booming area of happiness research provides answers, along with practical tips for improving talent management.

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Why Managers Need To Be More Vulnerable And Authentic To Give Effective Employee Feedback

15Five

Employee feedback should be simple. Just speak with your employees, right? Not exactly. Most managers are afraid to communicate with employees and for good reason. Research shows that feedback interventions can often backfire and more than one-third of feedback conversations actually decrease performance. As a manager, giving feedback is something you will probably do as the most frequent part of any continuous performance management process.

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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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Thinking of Changing Performance Reviews? Focus on These Core Components

Lighthouse

Performance reviews are dead, or so we have been told. The data shows a shrinking support for the traditional method: only 15% of companies have not adjusted their annual performance management process and do not plan to. But the data from our Performance Management, Culture, and Business Results study shed a different light on the subject as well. High-performing companies, those with increases in revenue, retention, and engagement, are more likely to prioritize multiple goal-setting and review

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Connections 2018 Preview: Plethora of “New Perspectives”

Ultimate Software

After months of anticipation, it’s finally here! Connections 2018, Ultimate Software’s annual customer conference, starts tomorrow in Las Vegas. This year promises to be one of our most engaging, productive, and exciting events yet, with a jam-packed agenda and more than 3,900 HR executives, administrators, practitioners, and industry influencers scheduled to attend.

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Every Bias Is Not Necessarily a Bad Bias

HR Bartender

That was my takeaway from David Rock’s presentation on The Neuroscience of Breaking Bias from last year’s Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference. All biases are not bad. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t address them. Here’s why: Think of bias as our tendency to generalize or group people or information. Each of us gets our biases from a different place, so we can’t treat all biases the same.

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How To Take Action On Employee Feedback Using The Agile Method

Visier

Agile software development was created as a way to meet the rapidly changing and complex demands of customers. Agile HR is gaining momentum as a way to meet the rapidly changing and complex demands of today’s workforce. From sprint-based project cycles, to kanban boards for communication and more, there are many visual reminders of how Agile works. However, Agile is so much more than a way to decorate an office–Agile teams get results.

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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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These 3 Industries Have the Highest Talent Turnover Rates

Linkedin Talent Blog

Seeing a spike in your company's turnover will probably cause a spike in your blood pressure. No one wants their business to be a revolving door. One thing that helps: arming yourself with insights. Once you have the data to anticipate turnover, you can act to retain key employees and recruit new ones way ahead of time. It’s the difference between constantly reacting and proactively planning.

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WorkHuman is Here!

WorkHuman

We’re so excited to be in the vibrant city of Austin for our fourth year of WorkHuman ­– and it’s going to be the best one yet. Each year, the incredibly unique WorkHuman community continues to grow, inspire, and innovate. Leaders, thinkers, and HR professionals across all walks of life come together to harness the transformative power of people for the next generation of HR.

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4 Effective Tips For Creating a Strong Employer Branding Strategy

Hppy

With today’s job market and unemployment rates, there’s a big focus on branding oneself to be as attractive as possible to employers. But companies need to brand themselves as well—not just for customers, but to attract the best possible candidates. We’ve already explored some of the branding mistakes and pitfalls that companies often encounter. If you want your employer branding to truly shine, here are some helpful strategies and techniques that you should keep in mind.

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Emerging Performance Management Lifts the Lid on Leadership

Reflektive

In his 2011 bestseller, “ The 5 Levels of Leadership ,” John C. Maxwell suggests that there is a five-tiered progression of leadership development: Positional Leadership: People follow you because they have to. Permission Leadership: People follow because they want to. Production Leadership: People follow you because you make them more productive. People Leadership: People follow because you help them to become better.

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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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Employees Are Not Seeing Their Feedback Turned Into Results – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

You’ve heard me say before that one of the worst things organizations can do is ask employees for feedback and then not do anything with it. This HR Bartender reader knows it’s true and is wondering what to do about it. About four months ago, I incorporated ‘Feedback Friday’ at my organization, and have received very positive comments. However, I still struggle on what to do with the results, besides just sharing them.

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Upskilling HR in People Analytics

Bersin with Deloitte

Posted by Madhura Chakrabarti on March 20, 2018. People analytics has rapidly become an essential tool for improving individual performance, enhancing employee experience, and achieving business goals. But while many companies now have people analytics teams in place, HR practitioners are not all conversant with data or analytics yet. In fact, in nearly 60 percent of companies, basic data literacy skills are not yet in place across the HR organization. 1.

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How Hershey Used Data to Increase Retention Rates and Improve Workforce Planning

Linkedin Talent Blog

For many of us, Halloween and Easter are excellent excuses to indulge ourselves in our favorite sweets. And for The Hershey Company , this makes these holidays two of their busiest times of year. As one of the largest U.S. snacking companies, having fully-staffed sales teams is a key ingredient for Hershey to make the most of these treat-filled seasons.

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7 TIPS TO PREVENT LONELINESS – THE NEW WORKPLACE CRISIS

WorkHuman

By Dawn Burke. After 20 years in corporate HR, I needed a change of scenery. Now a member of the “gig-economy,” working for myself has been an adventure. Most “consultants” tell you the biggest adjustment they have switching from corporate-to-home is being alone. I am no exception. As someone who is energized by people, loves leading teams, and enjoys sparing over the latest “Black Mirror” episode, it was a bit jarring.

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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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6 Powerful Ways To Keep The Inspiration In A Culture

Hppy

Some say that an institution can kill inspiration. Not true. Institutions don’t kill anything; people do. That said, every leader wants to grow their company; it is THE imperative of their strategic game plan. The founder of a startup has a vision that they can only realize when a larger and larger market consumes their product or service. Their dream is to be a significant world player in their chosen market.

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8 HR Metrics to Start Tracking in 2018

Reflektive

Numbers speak louder than words, especially when it comes to tracking performance and making strategic decisions that drive growth. So, the question becomes: What numbers should HR teams focus on? The most important human resources metrics are the ones that tie into the company’s high-level goals and bottom-line numbers. Executives want to get a pulse on the company culture , they want to know how efficiently the HR department works, and they want to know where revenue is being lost and where it

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Managers Need to Understand Priorities – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

One of the things I like to do when I travel is read. Especially on flights. I figure it’s a good use of my time because I might not have access to WiFi. The same is true in the office. I try to schedule my day, so I can do work that requires a lot of concentration during times when I feel I will be interrupted less. It’s all about understanding priorities and optimizing schedules.

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Becoming Irresistible Part 3: A Positive Work Environment

Josh Bersin

(This is part 3 in our series, creating the Simply Irresistible Organization, click here for part 1 or part 2) As our Simply Irresistible Organization™ model shows (see below), there are five. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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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.