Sat.Aug 17, 2013 - Fri.Aug 23, 2013

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7 Ways Human Resources Can Use Application Management Software

ExactHire

When you purchase software, it’s always nice to learn everything about what the software can do right away. However, we all know this is not always a realistic possibility depending on the extent of available features. Sometimes, you have to “grow” into the application. With ExactHire’s applicant application management software we are occasionally asked for ideas on other ways this employment application software can be used.

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What if there was a Net Promoter Score for employee engagement?

Achievers

A company is only as good as its Net Promoter Score, or so the popular wisdom goes. Evangelists like the Harvard Business Review claim it’s “the one number you need to grow:” an objective, numerical representation of just how much your customers like you. Administered periodically, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys a random sample of customers and asks how likely they are to recommend your company to a friend.

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Resume Writing Tips That May Get You An Interview Call

TheHRBlog

Your resume is a potent tool that can land you a HR interview call and maybe a dream job you’ve been waiting for. These resume writing tips can increase your chances of securing an interview call. Your Resume Communicates How You Fit the Job A resume is actually a short account of a person’s career, which can demonstrate […].

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Through Hell

NoExcusesHR

'Sometimes it is all simply too much to handle. The stress of the job, home, school, relationships, deadlines, and the reality that stress breeds more stress. When that happens, what do you do? Winston Churchill''s famous quote has served as a reliable and motivational support throughout my career. But sometimes a catchy phrase or helpful message on a sticky note next to your computer doesn''t do enough.

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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Employee Engagement in Reverse: 25 Ways Employees Disengage

David Zinger

'Here is a playful list of 25 ways various employees disengage from their work: Dentists feel they are going through the same old drill patient after patient. Surgeons who can no longer cut it. Truckers lose their drive. Bankers continually losing interest. Florists who fail to bloom. Jewelers who lose their sparkle. Firefights who are burnt out. Pilots who just take off.

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Remember to Ask "What's Next?"

The Bamboo Project Blog

' . Joe Nocera''s Op-Ed in the New York Times, How Not to Stay On Top , is a description of what happens when companies ride the wave of their strengths for too long and forget to pay attention to what''s next. . I think this is a bit of a cautionary tale for us in our careers, too. Sometimes we become very good at what we do, where we do it and how we do it.

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It's All About Me

NoExcusesHR

'Giving feedback to others is something I do on a regular basis. Whether it is a member of my team, another leader in the organization, or a peer, I am regularly interacting with others and sharing my perspective on their performance. That probably sounds a lot like your job, particularly if you are in a human resources leadership role. But what happens when the feedback is about you. or me ?

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Tips to Overcome Fear

TheHRBlog

Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. “ He was very right we fail to live because of one or another fear. Facing and overcoming your fears will make you live a happier life. What is Fear? Fear is a natural and practical response to danger, but for […].

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Ask Achievers: How do I keep our growing office happy?

Achievers

In this week’s Ask Achievers, Melissa Young takes on one of the biggest side effects of growth: office crowding. Melissa is the office coordinator in the A chievers San Francisco office. She is responsible for growth and operations in SF, in addition to her many other Employee Success roles. Dear Ask A chievers, Good news: our company is growing, and growth means new hires!

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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What's Your "Busy-ness" Trying to Tell You?

The Bamboo Project Blog

'Do you need to listen to what your busy-ness is trying to tell you? During last Friday''s meeting with my Mastermind Group, we did a VisualsSpeak exercise together, exploring where we felt we were at right now in terms of our career/business development and where we wanted to be. Here''s my image from that activity: The left side is how I''m feeling now.

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Let Employees Learn When and Where They Want To

Reviewsnap

'Despite the plethora of mobile apps for this, and the dizzying array of cloud-based solutions for that, when it comes to how businesses offer learning to employees, most organizations still rely primarily on classroom-based workshops. It’s ironic when you consider that businesses continue to face tight and uncertain budgets; more and more of today’s workforce is choosing to work remotely; the trend toward mobile computing just keeps growing; and the generational makeup of the workforce is getti

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#HRevolution - What HR Can Learn From the Television Industry

True Faith HR

'We''re rapidly approaching the 6th iteration of the HRevolution conference sponsored by Sumtotal , October 6th at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Steve Boese and Ben Eubanks have already shared their reasons for attending the event. While all the sessions will likely be fantastic, for me, the session I am most looking forward to seeing is "What HR Can Learn from the Television Industry" with Kelly Kahl and Phil Gonzales.

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Don’t lose that loving feeling. Engage employees beyond the honeymoon.

Achievers

We are most engaged in our jobs while they are shiny and new, according to Gallup. More than half of workers classify themselves as engaged in the first six months of a job. After the first six months, the results dip significantly and stay fairly stable even beyond the ten year mark. With this information in hand, take advantage of the onboarding honeymoon window to set up your employees for continued success.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Is It Time to Get Your Sh*t Together?

The Bamboo Project Blog

'On Project Eve (a career site for women that I follow) there''s an article from a few days ago by Debra Pickett on her Plan 40 --a two-year plan she embarked on at age 38 to "get her sh*t together" by age 40. . I''m turning 50 next month, another big birthday, so this notion of taking stock and figuring out what isn''t working and needs to change is on my mind lately.

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Why Joining the Circus Could Help Your Career

45 Things

'As the summer winds to a close, many young people will have spent their time working at their first job or completing an internship. But how many can say they joined the circus? Natasha Shatzkin can. At nearly 16, Shatzkin attended her third American Youth Circus Organization festival recently, honing her juggling and tightrope skills. While that may sound like fun, it hardly prepares her for the workplace, does it?

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MOJO, Michael, and Marshall on Employee Engagement

David Zinger

'Michael Cilla created this brief slideshow on engagement based on some of Marshall Goldsmith’s presentation from a 2011 presentation at Electronic Art’s HQ. I think it is well worth taking a second look. I like slide 8. Marshall Goldsmith Presentation from mjcilla. David Zinger is an expert global employee engagement speaker and consultant who uses the pyramid of employee engagement to help leaders, managers, and organizations increase engagement.

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Applications now open for the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards!

Achievers

The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards recognize top employers annually that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workforce. Apply today to be recognized as the top employer you know you are. Engagement is crucial to your employees’ success. So much so that top employers focus on engagement because it positively impacts business success.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Thinking Differently

NoExcusesHR

'I love trying new ways of doing things at work. I like pushing the envelope, at least in the various corporate cultures I’ve worked in. It has been a gradual progression that started with testing out an amazing new software tool called PowerPoint many years ago…to requiring certain members of my team to be active on social channels or they won’t be allowed to work for me…to fully integrating social into all aspects of my personal and professional life.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail

Quickbase

Not everyone is meant to be a leader, but for those of you who are already leaders or aspiring to be leaders, there are a lot of lessons you can learn. Today, I’ve written ten reasons why leaders fail. It’s a collection of issues that leaders tend to have, especially in their first few years […].

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Bamboo Project on The Delco Show

The Bamboo Project Blog

'Last week I had an opportunity to be on The Delco Show, an Internet radio show broadcast through Brandywine Radio. I discussed The Bamboo Project and the habits of career resilience, as well as some of the major trends we''re seeing in the economy. The host, Tore Fiore, was particularly interested in the origins of the name, so if you''ve been wondering where the idea for "The Bamboo Project" came from, here''s your chance to find out.

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5 Ways Employees Could Be Scamming Your Time and Attendance System

Insperity

Remember that kid from elementary school who was always trying to figure out a way to change the grades on his report card? He’s still out there. Only now he’s an adult, and he’s trying to figure out a way to scam his company timesheets. While most employees are honest, there are usually a few you might want to keep your eye on. Even padding each work day with just a few extra minutes adds up.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Who Inspires You?

Inpower Coaching

Last weekend, I did it. I pushed the last little birdie out of the nest. It’s not like he was resisting or anything, and this week he’s learning to fly all on his own. Our last 2 days together while I drove him to Virginia Tech was very special time. He and I have grown closer during these last few years working to get him into a college cadet program that will support his dreams of serving our country.

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Executive Readiness: The Business Context

DDI

'This blog explores the preparedness of leaders for managing organizational dilemmas/business challenges and sensitive interpersonal issues.

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3 reasons to use AccountSight as your Time and Billing software!

AccountSight

Blog explaining the three factors why AccountSight is the best choice for your time tracking, expense tracking and online invoicing.

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How Does Hiring Software Reduce Time To Hire?

ExactHire

Moving to a paperless hiring process can offer many compelling benefits to a small business, such as the ability to access data in a web-based environment, easy accessibility to social recruiting, and a reduction in the time it takes to hire employees. In this blog, I’ll outline ways in which hiring software implementation can improve recruiting and employee onboarding efficiency by and reducing time-to-hire.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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Women Getting to the Top: Change Culture vs Change Behavior

Inpower Coaching

By: Natalie Runyon. I attended a dinner with senior executive women leaders in financial institutions a few weeks ago at which a question was asked about the quickest way to increase the number of women in the C-suite. Very quickly, the consensus was to change the culture of organizations because of the subtle biases that are held by the dominant group (in this case, men) and how they work against women.

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Executive Readiness: The Business Context

DDI

This blog explores the preparedness of leaders for managing organizational dilemmas/business challenges and sensitive interpersonal issues.

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3 reasons to use AccountSight as your Time and Billing software!

AccountSight

Blog explaining the three factors why AccountSight is the best choice for your time tracking, expense tracking and online invoicing.