Insperity
APRIL 16, 2013
Leaders on Capitol Hill are drafting legislation that would make significant changes to U.S. immigration policy. Part of that reform is a likely increase in the number of coveted H-1B visas, which employers need to sponsor highly skilled foreign workers they recruit in areas such as science, engineering and computer programming. Rush to the starting line.
Cielo HR Leader
APRIL 16, 2013
'Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) has become a world-wide phenomenon (see: more than $1.4 billion in global annualized spend in 2012), helping organizations improve operational efficiency and quality of hires while reducing costs. How do I know this? Until recently, I had no idea. My foray into the world of RPO began just a few months ago when I joined Cielo.
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ExactHire
APRIL 19, 2013
We all know that turnover is expensive; however, so is the cost of having an under-performing employee who continues to work for your company. Consider also that terminating employees is more difficult due to the number of laws that exist. Is it any wonder that companies are becoming more diligent and taking additional steps in the hiring process to ensure they are hiring the right people?
Achievers
APRIL 17, 2013
What are the core criticals for applying for a job? What are some of the things that you’ve seen people do when they apply that really annoys you? The best advice I can give starts with always sell yourself and tell the truth. Also, make sure you share what results you achieved through measures and statistics that show how you made an impact. I prefer not to see hierarchy listed as an accomplishment, detailed work history without any mention of impact made, or naming all the key stakeholde
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David Zinger
APRIL 16, 2013
'When work isn’t working. There are a plethora of different questions used to survey for employee engagement. During the past few weeks I have been reviewing surveys and responses for various organizations. I pay close attention to the anecdotal responses and the written statements employees make on the survey. At times, I am genuinely surprised that the person responding even works for that company given their expressed views of the work and the organization.
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ExactHire
APRIL 17, 2013
The importance of branding is often overlooked when talking about efficiency and technology in the hiring process. There’s definitely a parallel here with my last blog about comparing apples to apples in the hiring process , where I covered the importance of data in both day-to-day business and in recruiting. The same concept applies to branding. Organizations (both large and small) are very conscious of branding themselves to customers and partners.
Achievers
APRIL 16, 2013
On March 6, A chievers introduced our latest release to customers and analysts at a live event in our Toronto office. This week, Razor Suleman, A chievers founder and chairman, brought his dynamic presentation to the Internet in part one of a two-part webinar. Razor gave webinar attendees an in-depth view of updated product features and groundbreaking new capabilities, including A chievers Analytics.
The Bamboo Project Blog
APRIL 19, 2013
'As I''ve been talking with people about the idea of career resilience, I''ve also started collecting stories of how these individuals have incorporated the patterns of resilience into their lives. Over lunch a few weeks ago, one of my learning professional friends agreed to share her story (anonymously) through email. She''s one of the many people I''ve talked to who is who is expressing her resilience by developing a small business with multiple income streams.
NoExcusesHR
APRIL 15, 2013
'"Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing them self." - Leo Tolstoy Periods of rapid change in our work lives can be exhausting. The new rules, stretch goals , and on-the-fly decisions can push even the most balanced person to the edge. A high-speed culture change can also be exhilarating. No more analysis-paralysis and meeting after meeting filled with talk, but precious little action.
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Bersin with Deloitte
APRIL 19, 2013
It is hard to believe that our IMPACT conference is already upon us. Even though I have been a part of two-thirds of Bersin’s IMPACT conferences, I find myself more excited than ever. Here is why: Fantastic Keynote Sessions: We had a chance to preview Josh’s keynote session last week, which focuses on “How the […].
Strategic HCM
APRIL 16, 2013
' I mentioned in yesterday''s Engage for Success radio show that I was looking forward to today''s Employee Engagement Summit with Symposium Events. It''s been a varied conference with quite a bit of input from Engage for Success (David Macleod and Nita Clarke presenting once again), quite a bit on values and a fair amount on surveys. For example Geoffrey Matthews who has just written a book on engagement with Linda Holbeche, ''Engaged'' presented 10 warning signs to avoid engagement surveys
The Bamboo Project Blog
APRIL 16, 2013
'Patterns, not problems, will ruin your business. “Problems aren’t the issue. Problems are the work.” . --Dr. Henry Cloud. As I''ve been thinking and writing about career resilience , one of the main points I''ve been emphasizing is that resilience is about the patterns we build into our lives. We tend to think of our careers as being very event-based, but in reality, the events we experience are a product of the patterns we''ve created in our careers.
45 Things
APRIL 19, 2013
'I recently was asked if I would run for a community board position. I declined with a polite, "No, thank you." The reason? I know this particular board has meetings. Lots and lots of meetings. With people who don''t know how to shut up and drag in everything but the kitchen sink once they get wound up. There has to be a better way to conduct meetings, right?
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Bersin with Deloitte
APRIL 18, 2013
If you’re interested in learning about the use of augmented reality, wearable computing, 3D printing, alternatives to virtual ILT, gamification and other emerging technologies to support learning, you’ll want to join us for a thought provoking panel session with Marc Ramos, Global Lead, PeopleDev Global Learning Design at Google, Mary Woolf, Director of Learning Technologies […].
Effortless HR
APRIL 15, 2013
'The other day I was talking with my mentor and he asked an interesting (I thought) question. “What does EffortlessHR offer a CEO that would make them want to use your product ?”. I, of course, went through all the benefits and features of EffortlessHR (which I can also recite for you if you don’t know what they are), but it made me stop and think – what is it that the busy CEO/Owner of a company is looking for in any program or service?
David Zinger
APRIL 15, 2013
'Have you been to Paris and quickly glanced at the Mona Lisa or raced around the Arc de Triomphe? Dan Pontefract encourage us to slow down and notice the world not only when we are in Paris but to notice how our organizations have changed or need to change. How do we create a connected and engaged organization? Dan is the Head of Learning & Collaboration at TELUS.
Insperity
APRIL 18, 2013
First, let’s settle a myth. Can employees legally discuss their salaries with other co-workers? Yes. Should they? That’s another story. Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided that an engineering firm had unlawfully fired one of its employees for discussing salary information with co-workers. The firm was ordered to reinstate the fired employee and pay back wages and benefits.
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TheHRBlog
APRIL 19, 2013
You may not like it , however managing your boss or manager is vital to your career growth. Cultivating him or her as an ally is key to your survival in this modern tribe. So it’s in your best interest to make sure your boss thinks you’re awesome, and wants to support your success. Here, then, […].
QAspire
APRIL 16, 2013
'I recently re-read a fantastic book “Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams” by Tom Demarco and Timothy Lister. The book is filled with hard-won wisdom about executing projects and managing people for highest productivity. Here is a real-life story from the book that underlines importance of the “human aspect” of our work; especially creative work that [.
David Zinger
APRIL 19, 2013
'Yeah, innovation is growing in importance but we’re not very good at it. According to an i4cp and American Management Association survey of 327 business leaders 83% believe innovation will be more important in the future yet only 28% of organizations perceive themselves as effective at innovation. Commentary. This says to me that almost all of us believe innovation is growing in importance yet three quarters of us suck at it.
True Faith HR
APRIL 16, 2013
'Based on sterling recommendations from Laurie Ruettimann and Neil Morrison , I picked up the Omnibus edition of " Wool ," a series of science fiction novellas from author Hugh Howey. The basic premise is that the outside world has become toxic forcing humanity to live in 144-story silos, where the bottom third is dedicated to farming and mechanical upkeep, the middle third to IT, and the top third to the professional class and living quarters.
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.
45 Things
APRIL 17, 2013
'101 years ago today, the Titanic failed to reach its final destination. There are many lessons this disaster can teach us about project management, from understanding how “hull speed” may be better than “full steam ahead” to complete a project without incident. There’s also the lesson project managers have learned that the issues to completing a successful project don’t always lie above the surface, but like an iceberg, may loom much larger than what you can see on the horizon.
Root
APRIL 19, 2013
The Healthcare Reform Act means that virtually everyone in healthcare – hospitals, doctors, pharma, companies, insurers – will have to transform the way they do business. And, they’re on a tight timeline! If you are in healthcare, I realize I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. So let’s focus on the important stuff – your people. Are they prepared for all of the changes coming?
David Zinger
APRIL 18, 2013
'I look forward to being a part of the Avatar HR Solutions One Day Conference in Chicago on May 2nd. Here is the the 2013 Employee Engagement Conference Schedule. 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Registration. 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Networking. 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Speakers. Melissa Herrett, Marketing Content Manager at Avatar Solutions. 9:05 – 10:00 a.m. – Keynote Presentation: Inclusiveness Means Business: How Divers
Aurico
APRIL 19, 2013
'The EEOC has identified enforcement of the Equal Pay Act as a top priority in its strategic enforcement plan for fiscal years 2013 – 2016. Importantly, the EEOC has authority to request employer compensation information and launch an investigation without receiving a charge from an individual. The Commission is currently initiating such audits through a pilot project.
Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch
Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.
Cielo HR Leader
APRIL 17, 2013
'Thought Leadership Discussion: Jane Chapo, Head of HR, Standard Chartered, Middle East. Here we look at the particular challenges that HR faces in the Middle East, a region of huge economic power and potential and home to a wide range of both international and rapidly growing domestic businesses. We talk to Jane Chapo, Head of HR for Standard Chartered in the Middle East about her experiences since she arrived in Dubai three years ago and what lessons she has learned along the way.
Workday
APRIL 16, 2013
'We are now rolling out Workday 19 to all of our customers. There is a ton of cool functionality in the update, but the enhancements creating the most interest among our customers are related to how we''ve re-imagined the traditional approach to software customization.
Thrive Global
APRIL 15, 2013
Nir’s Note: In this guest post Ryan Hoover takes a look at how interface changes drive innovation. Ryan blogs at ryanhoover.me and you can follow him on Twitter at rrhoover. What do motorized vehicles, broadband internet, and smartphones have in common? These technologies all introduced new forms of user interface, transforming its user’s daily lives and behaviors.
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