Sat.Jun 15, 2019 - Fri.Jun 21, 2019

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Agile in HR:  It Has Arrived

HRExecutive

Agile, a design framework and set of methodologies invented for software developers, has now landed in HR. And it’s transforming the HR function, our roles and our impact. First, Some Background. In the 1980s and ’90s, software development was done in huge teams, often over years. The fascinating book The Mythical Man-Month , written in 1975 by Fred Brooks, a computer architect and software engineer at IBM, describes how development projects at IBM got slower and slower as more people were added

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Why Work Still Sucks (And Organizational Change Is SLOW)

Jason Lauritsen

We’ve been working on making work suck less for quite a while now. Gallup has been measuring employee engagement for nearly 30 years and the results have always been terrible. Most employees are not fully engaged at work. In other words, work isn’t working very well for the people doing it. Don’t get me wrong, there are some organizations out there who have figured it out.

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4 Ways HR Can Use Video to Improve the Candidate Experience

Cornerstone On Demand

The world loves video. Every day, half a billion people watch a video on Facebook. Meanwhile, YouTube reports 1 billion hours of video views daily. What's more, 400 hours of content are uploaded on YouTube every minute — that's 576,000 hours per day. Instagram , too, has seen an 80% increase of videos created year-over-year. When it comes to recruiting, videos have the power to tell your company story effectively, improve candidate engagement and promote your company brand.

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A Personal Touch

HRO Today

A robust recognition program can help deliver a rewarding employee experience that drives culture forward while improving engagement. By Marta Chmielowicz. Today’s consumers not only value personalization, they expect it. Brands like Amazon, Netflix, and Facebook have made individually tailored recommendations a key component of their business strategy.

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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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Influencers Discuss HR Tech’s Dramatic Shifts

HRExecutive

Influence in HR technology comes from many places, takes many forms and continues to evolve over time. When the HRE /HR Tech Conference team met over the winter to work on this Influencers list, we knew it would be important to consider all aspects of influence. Some have more of a direct and immediate effect on products, while others have a more subtle yet longer-term impact.

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A #SHRM19 Interview with Ajilon

SHRM

This is a 2019 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition (#SHRM19) interview is with Ajilon , a professional staffing agency. Below is a quick Q&A with Jason Provost. Who is Ajilon!? Tell us everything, just as you would someone approaching your booth and asking you this question at #SHRM19 in Las Vegas. Ajilon is a leader in the field of professional placement, specialized recruiting and temporary talent.

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Building Blocks to Diversity

HRO Today

People, process, and technology are key pillars to creating a more diverse workforce. By Irina Novoselsky. The recruitment process has always been riddled with biases. Humans find it nearly impossible to prevent their opinions and experiences from coming into play when making a decision. But technology is empowering organizations to work toward eliminating bias, which in turn allows companies to build stronger and more diverse workforces.

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The use of AI in the Workplace will be broad and revolutionary

HR Digest

The emergence of AI technology in the workplace promises to be revolutionary. Artificial intelligence will effectively reduce overhead costs, drive innovation and improve overall productivity. The impact of artificial intelligence in the workplace will be all-around, including staffing. Employers would use AI to identify the best candidates for jobs and in building their skills.

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Where HR Transformation Has Fallen Short

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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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The Work Anywhere/Any Time Workplace

Ultimate Software

From time to time, we invite guest contributors to provide their personal perspectives about trending HCM topics. The views, opinions, and comments expressed below are solely those of the author and do not represent Ultimate Software. This post was commissioned by Ultimate Software and the author has or will receive compensation for their work. Today, many of us can work from anywhere – the beach in Spain, the mountains in Boulder, the coffee shop at the end of your street.

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Q+A With Jerry Colonna: Overcome Your Personal Demons And Become A Better Leader Through Radical Self-Inquiry

15Five

We all know someone in power who chooses to hide behind the comfort of their authority. The real task is thinking up senior executives who embody what it means to lead with transparency, honesty, and sincerity. For a company to naturally thrive, those tasked with leadership must take the time to truly understand their inner self. While it’s vital for a person to know where their strengths lie, it’s also important to understand the vulnerable parts of ourselves we often try to ignore.

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Launching a Diversity and Inclusion Program Isn’t Enough – Here’s How to Make a Meaningful Impact

Linkedin Talent Blog

In a recent study of 16,500 employees from companies around the world, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found that half of all workers from underrepresented groups see bias as part of their day-to-day work experience. This is shocking, considering that 97% of respondents report that their company has a diversity program in place. Yet only 25% of employees from underrepresented groups say they’ve personally benefited from those programs.

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Do You Know How to Grow in Your Career?

DecisionWise

With most new jobs, we enjoy a certain “honeymoon phase.” We gush about the modern décor, our cool boss, the great benefits, or the fascinating work we do. We may even be accused of excessive PDA on LinkedIn, but we can’t help it! We are excited about the new opportunity. But what helps us remain engaged employees once the honeymoon is over? DecisionWise has found from over 20 years of research that there are 5 keys to employee engagement : Meaning, Autonomy, Growth, Impact, and Connection.

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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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Giving Back Spotlight: Supporting Veteran Scholars at the Annual Pat Tillman Run

Allegis Global Solutions

Pat Tillman was an NFL player who left his career in professional football to enlist in the U.S. Army after September 11. After serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tillman was killed by friendly fire. Pat’s family and friends started the Pat Tillman Foundation to carry forward his legacy and to give military Veterans and their spouses opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

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Building a Lasting Workplace Culture | 7 Statistics You Need to Know

Hyrell

Workplace culture isn’t guaranteed when you start, buy, or take over a company. It doesn’t exist solely in high-tech companies, or only in exotic locations. The fact is that building a solid office culture needs to be intentional and requires a lot of work from the company leaders. It’s a mindset that will resonate with employees when they watch their leaders lead by example.

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An Infographic Suggests Strategies for Bouncing Back After a Layoff

CakeHR

Laying people off is one of the most difficult parts of being an HR representative. You have to be the agent that relays some of the most terrible news to unsuspecting employees. The responsibility of this can feel crushing at times. That is why it is absolutely necessary, both for your well being and that of the person losing their job, that when you begin the very hard conversation, you have a clear plan of action that includes resources and action steps for the person receiving the bad news.

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A Guide to Employee Time and Attendance Tracking

SutiHR

We all know that the traditional method of employee time tracking includes signing at the time of entering and leaving work. This is only a superficial way of describing since it involves much more. Additionally, there are multiple ways to carry out the process. Let’s check out what employee time and attendance tracking are and. The post A Guide to Employee Time and Attendance Tracking appeared first on SutiHR.

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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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6 Types of Meetings Every Organization Should Focus On

Vantage Circle

For any organization, meetings are the fuel for productivity. They are an integral part of any organization and we are aware of that. Every organization holds meetings vigorously to stay updated, discuss ideas, solve problems, make collective decisions and ultimately reach its goals and objectives. It allows them to address the issues in an organization, to keep a track on operations, productivity, team building and more.

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Building a Lasting Workplace Culture | 7 Statistics You Need to Know

Hyrell

Workplace culture isn't guaranteed when you start, buy, or take over a company. It doesn’t exist solely in high-tech companies, or only in exotic locations. The fact is that building a solid office culture needs to be intentional and requires a lot of work from the company leaders. It’s a mindset that will resonate with employees when they watch their leaders lead by example.

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Is Expense Management For Your Business? Finding Funds by Streamlining Employee Expenses

CakeHR

For businesses just starting out, costs are probably one of the most watched over and monitored aspects of operations. Startups and SMEs are known to carefully observe costs coming in and out and keep their belts tight, forgoing necessities ( HR, for example ) to hit the ground running. But as your business grows, it can become more difficult to keep a track of exactly what expenses your employees are making, which can negatively impact your bottom line.

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Kronos CEO Aron Ain Named Glassdoor Top CEO for Fourth Straight Year

Empower Software

Kronos Incorporated today announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aron Ain has won the prestigious Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award honoring Top CEOs for the fourth year in a row. Ain ranked 30th out of the 100 highest-rated CEOs in the U.S. across all industries.

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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 Definitive Report: SocialChorus’ 2019 Internal Communicator Index

Advanced Learning Institute

Originally published on SocialChorus. If you read only one communications report this year, make it this one. We wanted to understand the current state of employee communications. What are today’s biggest challenges? How do budgets compare to just a few years ago? What are the most pressing concerns from CEOs? Partnering with Branded Research Inc., an independent market research organization with an active proprietary global panel of over 2 million respondents, we surveyed 400+ U.S. internal com

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New Hire Checklist Template: Your employee’s first day, week, and month

HR Partner

Congratulations if you’ve just employed a new team member! To ensure your employee’s start is seamless, we’ve prepared a new hire checklist template to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. There’s a lot to consider when onboarding a new employee, but if you have a good process, like the new hire checklist template here, you can minimize the stress (and demonstrate that you and your organization are on top of your HR!).

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10 videos all customer experience professionals should watch

Qualtrics HR

Whether you choose to learn from the wisdom of market legends, your own experience (and maybe a few mistakes along the way), requests from customers, or the successes of others, remember that there’s no one key to success in CX. Here’s our selection of the best videos out there where some of the leading innovators and thinkers present their lessons on the customer experience.

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4 myths about ‘weed at work’ that are tripping up HR pros

HR Morning

The growing strains from marijuana use in the workplace are stirring the pot for HR pros. And all puns aside, it’s very serious business — and very confusing, too. For instance, the CDC says 9.4% of the U.S. population used an illicit drug last month, and by far the most popular drug was marijuana. Except in many places, pot is no longer “illicit.

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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.