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Employee Onboarding: What’s It Mean?

ExactHire

What does employee onboarding mean? Because one of our software tools helps to automate many of the tasks and documentation commonly associated with new hire onboarding , this question is asked of me quite frequently. And while the definition certainly changes from one workplace to another, I think it is helpful to break it into two main categories: New Hire Onboarding I think you can also refer to this as “short-term” onboarding.

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Leadership Improv: Use “Yes, AND…” Never “Yes, BUT…”

ATD Human Capital

'In the improvisational world, the magic phrase is "Yes, AND…" When this concept is applied to work situations, the results can be amazing—radical changes in business and positive engagement from employees. It''s because when you apply "Yes, AND…" to life, people feel heard, valued, and accountable. When you say "AND" and get into the game, you''re part of the success or failure of the project, conversation, or event.

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Video Predictions for HR in the Coming Year: #1-5

Josh Bersin

'These predictions were recorded in the summer of 2014 and discuss our top 10 predictions for HR, talent, and learning in the coming year. For more details please download our 2014 Predictions Report. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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Boomers’ Love/Loathe Relationship with Millennials and How to Overcome the Generational Divide

Achievers

You’ve heard the stereotypes about Millennials: lacking attention span, overdependent on technology, self-centered, ignorant of older generations, entitled – and so on. Not only are these statements inaccurate, but these myths also stem from the difference between how Millennials work versus how Boomers work. In a recent Forbes article, Boomers’ Love/Loathe Relationship With Millennials , Eisenberg interviews Stiller Rikleen, executive-in-residence at the Boston College Center For Wo

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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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People Exactly Like Us

NoExcusesHR

'I spend a lot of time thinking about how people are treated. Sometimes it''s the tragic news stories that dominate my twitter news list. Other times the pain is very local.an overheard racial slur, or a demeaning comment about a gay or lesbian person. I have to tell you.I''m feeling sad today. Questions Now before you think I''m getting all soft and weepy, consider these questions: - What have you done in your workplace, above and beyond what the law requires, to create a positive environment f

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Employee Engagement 3 Word Theme for 2014/2015: Engage, Engage, Engage

David Zinger

'History of the 3-word theme. I first read about the 3 word theme from Chris Brogan. I have been using a 3-word theme for my work for six years and will be entering year seven in 10 days. Previous themes included: In 2009 my theme was: authentic, connect, engage. In 2010 my theme was: engage, mobilize, produce. In 2011 my theme was: engage, educate, enliven.

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How to Salvage a Bad Job Interview

45 Things

'There''s no better feeling than coming out of a job interview and feeling like you nailed it. You and the interviewer clicked, everyone seemed very impressed with your resume and abilities, and there was plenty of positive body language. On the other hand, there is no worse feeling than knowing that you messed up -- that somewhere in the interview you really bombed and possibly blew your chances of getting a job you really want.

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Communicative Diseases: Why We Suck At Engagement

Snark Attack

'The direct connection between disengaged workers and a disengaged recruiting process, where applicants continue to get sucked into the “black hole” of communication and even candidates in process are often left wondering where they stand in the search, should be obvious. So too should the fact that improving the candidate experience is inextricably intertwined with […].

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Head Shift: How Leaders Help Others See Beyond the Obvious

ATD Human Capital

'Effective leaders help others to think in more imaginative ways. Click here to read full version.

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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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Excellent and Eclectic Guidance on Employee Engagement and Virtual Teams

David Zinger

'How to Successfully Manage Virtual Teams. Nearly 40% of global knowledge workers are now considered “anywhere, anytime” workers and an increasing number of us work in different locations than our managers and teams. Managing people and teams you rarely see in person is a reality, yet very few of us are given tactics and tools to be successful. In conjunction with Fuze , I invited a panel of experts to discuss how managers can foster better employee engagement and performance among remote staff.

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How to Use Mindfulness in Leadership

45 Things

'Meditation – or mindfulness – is seen by some as the latest new-age fad where people sit around on the floor humming with incense burning nearby. It’s not often considered a top business practice at highly competitive companies. But some of the nation’s largest employers are embracing mindfulness as a way to ease the stress of a workday for employees, improve leadership and hopefully lead to happier and more productive workplaces.

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I Don't Feel.Anything

NoExcusesHR

'Something is different. You''re not quite sure what it is, but things aren''t what they used to be when you sit down at your desk. You just don''t feel anything.the drive, the passion, the ''I''m-all-fired-up-to-make-a-difference'' energy that was once part of your style. It seems like you''re following the same patterns, connect with the same people, and tackle the same issues as if they were the seasons of the year circling back again.

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Leadership Improv: Use “Yes, AND…” Never “Yes, BUT…”

ATD Human Capital

'In the improvisational world, the magic phrase is "Yes, AND…" When this concept is applied to work situations, the results can be amazing—radical changes in business and positive engagement from employees. It''s because when you apply "Yes, AND…" to life, people feel heard, valued, and accountable. When you say "AND" and get into the game, you''re part of the success or failure of the project, conversation, or event.

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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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Employee Engagement Discernment

David Zinger

'Finding employee engagement discernment on the wheel of engagement. Last week the Halogen Talent Space Blog posted my piece on 6 ways to be more discerning with employee engagement. Three of the six ways were: Abandon the search for the ONE definition of employee engagement. Be skeptical without slipping into being cynical. Cease your benchmarking mentality; get off of the bench and into the game.

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What is a talent hacker? A Workable Chat

Workable

#WorkableChat is a bi-weekly twitter chat where we speak with the leading thinkers in HR. It’s your chance to get hints and tips from the experts on topics from scaling recruitment efforts to HR technology and much more. What is talent hacking? A lot of people will be familiar with the term Growth Hacking in marketing but Talent Hacking is a new concept in recruitment and candidate sourcing.

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Retention and Rewards: The Double Edged Sword

Compensation Force

'Employee retention is a double edged sword. According to Merriam Webster, in addition to being a sword with two sharp edges, this is defined as something that can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences. That''s about right. Or, as John Sumser of the HRExaminer puts it : “Why do we have layoffs?” Because the retention programs work too well.

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Why Most Leadership Development Programs Are Not Worth the Time (and Money)

ATD Human Capital

'For leadership development programs, better leadership should be a means to an end, but not an end unto itself. Click here to read full version.

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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4 challenges of talent management software (and how to overcome them)

Empower Software

'Talent management solutions help corporations come up with better ways to handle their personnel, oversee their careers and engineer better futures for employees and corporations as a whole.

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6 steps for setting up an in-house dispute resolution system

Business Management Daily

An alternative dispute-resolution program lets you identify and address problems while they’re still manageable and before they land in court. Here’s a six-step process for establishing an ADR program. The post 6 steps for setting up an in-house dispute resolution system appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Most Valuable Advice From "The Top Project Managers"

Quickbase

Recently, The Fast Track blog released our “Top 14 Project Managers to Follow on Twitter” list. In order to learn how to be a better project manager, I spoke to six of the fourteen project managers on this list. I asked them each five questions as part of a new series to help project managers, […].

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Why Most Leadership Development Programs Are Not Worth the Time (and Money)

ATD Human Capital

'For leadership development programs, better leadership should be a means to an end, but not an end unto itself. Click here to read full version.

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Managing, Mentoring and Working with Millennials

Workboard

5 Management Tips to Bridge Differences. Two-thirds of corporate recruiters say their organization has a difficult time managing millennials and a similar number of executives give millennials low grades for work preparedness according to Deloitte – alarming because they comprise a third of the workforce. While it’s common to call them out as "different" or "difficult", they may not be either of those things.

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Persistence

Working Girl

'A couple of weeks ago I received a notification that someone had commented on a Women of HR post I wrote several years ago. I had completely forgotten about this post but reading through it again I was reminded that things have a funny way of working out for the best. If we had a crystal ball, life would be grand. But, because we don’t, we often find ourselves at the mercy of hindsight.

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Does Human Resources Deserve More Respect?

DDI

'Many executives believe that HR is a group of affable people with big hearts but little expertise.

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The 5 Cs of Acknowledgment for Grateful Leaders: An Introduction

ATD Human Capital

'Author Judith Umlas shares an introduction to the 5 Cs of acknowledgement for grateful leaders. Click here to read full version.

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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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RaceTrac Reaches Workforce Management Deployment Milestone With Empower Software

Empower Software

'Initiative is focused on enhancing the customer experience and workplace satisfaction ORLANDO – July 9, 2014 – RaceTrac and Empower Software Solutions have announced that an important milestone has been reached in the rollout of Empower’s workforce management solution, EmpowerWFM within the RaceTrac store network.

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How to Hire for a Job That You Don’t Understand

Insperity

When you started your business, you thought you could handle it all yourself – sales, accounting, payroll, hiring, etc. Now, you’re not so sure. You’ve found yourself struggling – and truth be told, you don’t understand some of the nuances of certain jobs. So, how do you hire someone to fill a job when you don’t understand the job? You think you need an accountant (or HR person, or IT specialist, or name-your-position here), but where do you begin?

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Aurico Nominated for 2014 Chicago Innovation Awards

Aurico

'Aurico is proud to announce its nomination for the 2014 Chicago Innovation Awards. In its ongoing commitment to the development and launch of innovative pre- and post- employment background screening and drug testing products and services, it has been selected to compete with other businesses that generate novel solutions to important problems.