TalentCircles
MAY 18, 2016
For organizations with seasonal fluctuations in business, hiring temporary workers is often a necessity. Regardless of when they need additional help -- whether it’s over the holidays or during temperature-dictated cycles (think beaches and amusement parks in the summer and skiing and snowboarding in winter) – everyone needs employees they can rely on.
ClearCompany HRM
MAY 17, 2016
The statistic is nearly ten years old, yet so believable and supported by far newer surveys. That’s right, even in a world where we can accept our operating systems are outdated in less than a year, we somehow cannot seem to update our business or organizational processes successfully or unscathed. Chalk it up to human nature’s hatred of change or downright obliviousness, but don’t kid yourself: we needed to master change management and we needed to yesterday.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
HR Bartender
MAY 17, 2016
While some people might read the title of this post and ask, “Really?!” The truth is “Really.” Employees often get very nervous when asked to a private meeting with human resources or their supervisor. And the employee wants someone there for comfort…as evidenced by this reader note. Can you have someone sit in on a meeting between you and your supervisor?
Trinet
MAY 19, 2016
This post is part of our TriNet Inspire series. Los Angeles is a city full of ambition and creativity – and that was apparent in the 300+ entrepreneurs, small business owners and leaders who attended. Visit site for full story.
Advertisement
The first report from Gallagher’s 2024 US Workforce Trends Report Series, includes data from 3,500+ employers who participated in the 2024 US Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The report provides benchmarks for benefits, HR and people strategies to help organizations thrive. Organizations continue to rank retention as the top priority for HR, and second highest for operations.
.jpg)
What is Paul Thinking
MAY 18, 2016
Engagement. Everything is about engagement these days. If you’re in marketing you’re worried about consumer engagement. If you’re in HR you’re all about employee engagement. If you’re a B2B sales person you’re all about company engagement with your company. Engagement. Engagement. Engagement. (be honest – you said that like Jan Brady said Marcia. Marcia.
Human Resources Today brings together the best content for HR professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HR Bartender
MAY 20, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Kronos announced a multi-city international tour of KronosLIVE , an event series that offers the latest insights on how organizations can manage their most strategic asset – their workforce. For details, check out their website.
UpstartHR
MAY 16, 2016
Leading volunteers is not always an easy job. Unlike employees, they are hard to fire and they may or may not be motivated enough to give their best efforts. But sometimes the magic happens, and you get the best people with the best skills supporting you in a volunteer capacity. That’s what happened last week, and I want to share some of the lessons for the rest of you.
Reflektive
MAY 19, 2016
Overtime pay has long been a hot-button topic for employers and employees alike. Whether for or against overtime pay, both sides can agree that the income limits that qualify employees for overtime pay haven’t kept up with inflation over the years. The last income maximum threshold was set more than 10 years ago in 2004. On Tuesday, the Labor Department passed new regulation that increased the cutoff for overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476, making 4.2 million more salaried workers eligibl
15Five
MAY 19, 2016
Remote meetings can be terrible. They’re the “chores” of the workplace. Whether it’s technology crashing or a user not being able to connect, you’ve probably been in a video chat that you considered a total waste of time. On the upside, meetings are helpful for teams to stay connected, brainstorm, improve productivity , and get help with what they’re working on.
Advertisement
Achieving your HR goals for 2024 requires strategic focus and efficiency. But your team is overwhelmed and in the worst cases, burned out. Our eBook explores how process automation can streamline administrative tasks, enhance collaboration, and improve overall productivity, allowing your HR team to put their energy into higher value activities. Address key challenges such as: Limited resources Departmental silos Employee burnout Learn about the real benefits of advanced automation tools as well
Trinet
MAY 16, 2016
Employers in New York City have undergone a lot of mandatory changes to employment laws already this year. The most recent one, which NYC employers will need to implement by July 1, 2016, is the New. Visit site for full story.
ExactHire
MAY 19, 2016
Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold. Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and a fear of eternal unemployment begin to manifest when reading rejection after rejection.
Intoo USA
MAY 18, 2016
For many managers, there is perhaps no task more difficult than informing an employee that his or her job has been eliminated. Of course there are best practices we cover in our complete Layoff Notification Guide that help ensure a separation event can help all parties, and protect your brand. These range from the benefits you offer employees at the time of separation–like providing career coaching assistance through outplacement services –to ensuring they have all the proper paperwork to easily
RecognizeThis!
MAY 20, 2016
By Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Science has transformed workplace happiness from a nice-to-have to a compelling imperative, but it needs to start with alignment, positivity, and progress. What comes to mind when you imagine what a happy workplace might look like? A company full of optimists who are always smiling no matter what’s going on around them.
Advertiser: Paycor
Employees want meaningful feedback. Without it, 98% disengage from their work (Zippia). But do your managers know how to support them? Use this Quick Start Guide to get the conversation started. Your workers don’t just want jobs; they want careers. Invest in your team by giving them meaningful feedback. 65% of employees want more feedback (Zippia). Workers who get daily feedback are 3x more engaged (Clear Company).
Reflektive
MAY 18, 2016
Quick: Think about the time in your career when you felt you were performing at your peak. What were the circumstances driving that? Good boss? Great team? Maybe the role was perfectly suited for what you were good at, or wanted to be doing? What was going on that spurred you to perform at a peak level? WATCH: “ Reimagining Performance Management ” webinar with David Hanrahan.
The People Equation
MAY 17, 2016
“I’m going to a conference next month and the keynote speaker is Michael J. Fox.”. “Cool! Although, I just saw on Facebook that his health isn’t very good. I hope he’s able to make the event.”. Such was the conversation I had several weeks ago with a friend. I’d seen the post about Michael J. Fox on Facebook as well and hoped it wasn’t true. A bit of investigative work on my part revealed nothing reported (besides the “news” on Facebook) so I was hopeful it was just a rumor.
Everwise
MAY 20, 2016
According to census data , retirement rates will increase significantly as the US workforce ages over the next 10 years, resulting in a vacuum within today’s middle management. While managers have been the source of much analysis, the majority of research and writing – whether popular or scholarly – centers either on the C-suite and senior executives or on first-time managers.
ATD Human Capital
MAY 18, 2016
There is a classic exercise often done at a mentoring program launch in which participants are asked to think of the best mentor they have had and why. The reason this exercise is powerful is because it helps participants uncover the golden truth of mentoring firsthand: Mentoring is about connection. Your favorite mentor may have challenged you, encouraged you, or helped you through a difficult situation.
Advertisement
The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.
Reflektive
MAY 17, 2016
As companies grow and markets shift, getting teams executing in alignment may feel like a moving target. OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results, are an organizational system originated at Intel that is widely adopted by some of the most high-performing companies in the market. Its effectiveness lies in its simplicity and specificity: By identifying and committing to clear goals, OKRs help create team alignment and business clarity.
WorkHuman
MAY 17, 2016
Incivility can be a surprisingly common and accepted behavior at work. Think back to past roles or even your current position. How often have you experienced small or significant moments of incivility and rudeness? Did it impact your mood and motivation at work? According to Mike Sliter, assistant professor of psychology at Indiana University-Purdue University, incivility is defined as a “low intensity deviant behavior with ambiguous intent to harm the target, in violation of workplace norms for
Everwise
MAY 17, 2016
In 1992, when Levi Strauss mailed 25,000 copies of “A Guide to Casual Businesswear” to HR departments across the country, they claimed they were merely reacting to a growing trend (and promoting their Dockers brand). Throughout the 90s, Casual Friday grew until “business casual” became the norm in many workplaces, replacing the once-standard suits and ties.
RecognizeThis!
MAY 19, 2016
by Traci Pesch. Recognize This! – Much of our own human behavior was learned as children. Let’s think carefully about how we are teaching our children to be human. WorkHuman 2016 in Orlando was a powerful, exciting experience for many reasons, not least of which was the opportunity to be with, learn from and share the experience with other amazing humans.
Advertisement
It’s a never-ending tightrope act, trying to find the balance between creating benefits offerings that adapt to the uniqueness of your people, managing your own time and resources, and maintaining the organization’s bottom line. And the ever-changing policies and laws can make cultivating a competitive employee benefits strategy feel impossible. Whether you’re concerned about adapting to new pay transparency laws, managing global benefits packages, return-to-office mandates, or 401(k) and retire
Hppy
MAY 19, 2016
When it comes to how you can be productive at work, the design of your workspace can have a major impact on your productivity levels. It has the potential to increase your work output or hinder it. From lighting to noise levels, there is a lot that can affect your work. By implementing small steps such as checking your posture and keeping your desk space clean, you can ensure that you have the optimal productivity levels at your place of employment.
Spark Hire
MAY 17, 2016
When you’re reviewing hundreds of resumes a week, you need to be able to spot the bad ones quickly. Not knowing which red flags signal possible bad hires can lead to a lot of wasted time and money. But, depending on the position and the candidate, some resume mistakes are forgivable. So how do you know when to give a job seeker another chance or just move on?
UrbanBound HR
MAY 17, 2016
We're back this week with some of the top news from HR Tech and relocation in the past week! It was a busy week in the wonderful world of HR and relocation, so we did you a favor and gathered some of the most noteworthy news and compiled it for you in one place.
HR Zone
MAY 19, 2016
Culture. What are the benefits of a pet-friendly office?
Advertisement
Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.
Hppy
MAY 16, 2016
With the new technological advancements in people analytics, it’s becoming increasingly important for HR to strategically integrate with the business and operate efficiently. In a connected organization, CHROs are able to integrate organizational capabilities such as integrated talent management, digitally-enhanced collaboration tools, HR IT architectures and digital strategies.
The HR Capitalist
MAY 20, 2016
It's true. I've been on the road a lot recently, and it's safe to say that business travel has a drinking problem. Not everyone has a problem. But it's safe to say the percentage of adults who are enjoying a nightcap (or four) on the road is higher than it is when the same group is at home. Does that matter? It depends on who you ask. Ask anyone participating in the nightcaps, and the answer is sure to be no.
Ask a Manager
MAY 18, 2016
The new overtime rules that we’ve been talking about here for the last month were finally released by the Department of Labor today. This is no longer speculation; these rules are now final and will go into effect on December 1. The changes will require an additional 4.2 million American workers to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a week.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
49 
Let's personalize your content