Sat.Feb 14, 2015 - Fri.Feb 20, 2015

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CAPITALIST WEBINAR! Six Ways to Make Your Recruiting/Talent Metrics More Strategic

The HR Capitalist

'You know what really gets under my skin? When HR/recruiting/talent pros work hard, do great work and then get left holding the bag of dog #### for things outside of their control. And while I''m off on a rant, let''s be honest - sometimes we do it to ourselves, right? Case in point - the numbers we report to the rest of the organization. Sure, you tried to roll out the basics time to hire, cost per hire but all that did was put the focus on your HR/Recruiting function, not the people who actu

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I’ve messed up my work history and now can’t find a job

Ask a Manager

'A reader writes: I am a 24-year old in need of serious job advice. I have short work histories with previous employers (10 or more in 7 years). The longest I’ve worked for a company has been about year and a half: Dairy Queen when I was working in high school. The second longest is a year and a month, 2012-2013 for a security company. I have burned most bridges with previous managers.

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Do Recruiters Still Care About the Candidate Relationship?

TLNT: The Business of HR

'Back in the day, while working at my first job out of school, I became bored. Shocker for a young person, right? I made the decision that since I had one year of real life working under my belt, it was time to move on and change jobs. I was scouring the Sunday classified ads and snail-mailing my resumes and cover letters — printed on the perfect shade of buff-colored stationery — to companies.

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3 Ways the "Gig Economy" Can Improve Your Talent Pool

Cornerstone On Demand

'A growing number of Americans are ditching full-time employment in favor of short-term projects and side jobs, where they can pursue their passions, determine their own schedules and essentially be their own bosses. Contingent workers now total 53 million, making up 34 percent of the American workforce. With this so-called “gig economy” showing no signs of slowing, human resource pros are starting to think about how to embrace this burgeoning pool of talent – and how to keep t

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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Less is More: 4 Reasons Paperless Onboarding is Better

ClearCompany HRM

'A new hire’s first day on the job is rarely filled with work. Legal documents and company onboarding take precedence over regular day-to-day work. Quality onboarding is essential to the success of a new hire, so to undervalue this process is faulty on the part of the organization. With 64% of companies planning to expand their hiring efforts over the next 12 months, organizations must either be prepared to process mounds of paperwork or implement a paperless onboarding process to compensate for

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Hiring Wisdom: Whatever You Do, Don’t Treat Your Employees Equally

TLNT: The Business of HR

'The Container Store believes : 3 bad employees = 1 OK employee ; 3 OK employees = 1 good employee; 3 good employees = 1 great employee. And, as you know, it ain’t easy to find great employees, so once you do, don’t treat them equally, treat them fairly! (more…).

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In Healthcare, a Happy Staff Makes for Healthy Patients

Cornerstone On Demand

'Healthcare professionals know a slew of factors go into keeping patients healthy, safe and satisfied with the care they’re receiving. But while adopting state-of-the-art technology, recruiting top specialists and creating preventative health programs tend to get the spotlight, there’s an often-overlooked variable with wide-reaching consequences: employee engagement.

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Managing Up and Managing Down with Goal Transparency in Mind

ClearCompany HRM

'“From giant companies with multiple levels of corporate hierarchy to small startups just implementing a scalable culture, the transparency question lingers large. It’s hard to know what the best form of transparency is, and when your company is stepping over the privacy line. With transparency being a tough corporate tightrope to walk, many companies abandon the balancing act altogether.” - Ilya Pozin ( @IlyaNeverSleeps ), Founder of Pluto TV, Open Me, and Coplex.

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Visual Storytelling for HR: Are Infographics or Data Visualizations the Keys to Success?

Visier

'You see them everywhere. Infographics are a hot visual trend in the world of information sharing. But, while they can make complex topics easy to digest and share via social media, infographics can prevent people from really understanding important facts and gaining true insight. Sometimes when people think they may need an infographic, they actually need a data visualization.

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The Engagement Engine: Strategies for Building a High-Performance Culture

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

Many companies strive for a positive culture with happy employees. But what if you could achieve more? High-performing cultures are the McLarens of the business world, leaving Camrys in the dust. They unlock exceptional results by fostering innovation, engagement, and continuous growth. In this webinar, we'll demystify the concept and provide practical steps to kickstart the journey toward a high-performing culture in your organization.

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How to Find the Best Passive (or Not Looking) Job Candidates

TLNT: The Business of HR

'Last week, I discussed why using the term “passive candidate” or “passive job seeker” was inappropriate and I proposed a more accurate name — “not-looking top prospects.”. In this article I highlight the best sourcing approaches that can be used to identify and eventually attract the highly desirable “not-looking top prospects.” (more…).

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Your 5-Day Plan to Learning YouTube

HR Bartender

'OK, I thought I was done with the 5-Day Plan series and then I remembered YouTube. And I must admit that I really debated including this one. On one hand, it’s social. But then, doesn’t everyone know how to use YouTube?! I mean… we’ve all seen this video, right ? However, this is a business exercise. And while there are plenty of entertaining videos (like the one above) to watch on YouTube, there are also plenty of educational and informative videos to watch.

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10 Employee Referral Program Fast Facts with Bonus Tips

ClearCompany HRM

'Oh, the employee referral program – perhaps the strongest tool in any talent acquisitions specialist’s belt. A great referral program will help you identify top talent that might not have even been open to looking without a nudge from someone they trust. A well-designed employee referral program will also help ensure a solid cultural fit and at least a preliminary assessment of soft skills.

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Visual Storytelling for HR: Are Infographics or Data Visualizations the Keys to Success?

Visier

You see them everywhere. Infographics are a hot visual trend in the world of information sharing. But, while they can make complex topics easy to digest and share via social media, infographics can prevent people from really understanding important facts and gaining true insight. Sometimes when people think they may need an infographic, they actually need a data visualization.

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The Definitive Guide to Onboarding for 2024

Hiring a new employee is an expensive and time-consuming process. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), it typically costs $4,425 to hire a new employee — not to mention the 36 days the average team spends trying to fill a position. Yet nearly 1 in 5 employees (16%) of employees quit in their first week — and 17% leave after the first month.

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Low-Balling a Candidate: Worth a Pat on the Back, or a Boot in the Butt?

TLNT: The Business of HR

'Picture the scene: Your company is seeking to employ a Department Manager, and the leading candidate is currently “in transition.”. Human Resources has pegged the market value of the job at $75,000, but you suspect that the preferred candidate (Bob) will accept $65,000. A seasoned and experienced professional, Bob was previously paid $77,000 by his last employer, but was caught up in a restructuring staff reduction.

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Not All Games Are Created Equal – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Kronos recently partnered with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to talk absenteeism strategies on Workforce Institute Radio. Give it a listen here. Enjoy the post!). Do you remember the term “pieces of flair”?

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Pros and Cons of the HR Business Partner Structure (Ask the Readers)

UpstartHR

'I had a question come in that I thought would be good to get some feedback from you guys on. She asked: Do you know of any current companies that have an HR business partner model (healthcare would be ideal… but I will take any)? I have to do research on 3 different businesses for a project. What are the pros and cons of that structure? I told her I would reach out to the community (you!

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Survey Reveals Reducing Labor Costs and Increasing Overall Revenue are Key in 2015

nettime solutions

'Spend less and yet drive more revenue? It should be no surprise that business optimization is at the forefront of the majority of business plans for US organizations in 2015. According to our most recent survey here at nettime solutions, an overwhelming 90% of companies shared that in 2015 their plans include an increase in overall revenue, while 45% also shared that in addition to an increase in revenue, they are seeking ways to reduce labor costs.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Rejection Letter Dos and Don’ts: How to Treat People With a Little Decency

TLNT: The Business of HR

'A number of years ago I got rejected for a job. I know, I know, you are probably as surprised as I was. The funny part is, I got the hard copy, snail mail rejection letter 18 months after I had apparently applied. I went back into my email to try to figure out what really happened. You see, as a Recruiting Pro, I wouldn’t actually apply through an ATS, especially for an executive position, which this was.

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Don’t Make Me Unfriend You

Trish McFarlane

'Sharing a post from the archives today. I was reminded of it when a friend recently told me she was dealing with some really unsavory “friends” online and she had to do a cleanse of her so-called friends online. Could you benefit from cleansing some of these people from your life? Growing up, my parents would steer me away from friends who had undesirable behavior.

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Running, Calories, and Manager Communication

UpstartHR

'If you’ve followed for a while you know I enjoy running (I’m on MapMyRun , if you’d like to connect!) I’m also a bit of a nutrition nut due to a high school stint in wrestling , several years of running marathon distances and longer, and generally being a nerd. One thing that I have learned over time, and studies have backed up this observation, is that all of us consistently overestimate the calories we burn and underestimate our intake.

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How to Boost Excitement About Creativity

All Things Workplace

'This Post appeared earlier and was requested by a long-time subscriber. . You want to be creative and breed creativity in your workplace, right? Do you consider yourself to be "creative?". I was just talking with my cousin, Len, a long-time public school teacher and Principal. Len is also a master coach He noted that if you ask first-graders how many of them are "creative," pretty much all of the hands in the class go up.

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Fortify I-9 Compliance With The All-in-one Team Training Handbook

USCIS estimates that 76% of paper I-9s have at least one fineable error —with high-volume hirers at the highest risk. But worry not. WorkBright’s Ultimate I-9 Compliance Guide is a comprehensive resource to instantly level up your team’s I-9 process and reduce your audit risk. What to expect: Written for HR teams: No cryptic legal jargon here. We’ve made it fast and easy to find concise answers to nearly fifty I-9 questions in simple terms.

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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Criminal Records When Checking Candidates

TLNT: The Business of HR

'The scenario may seem familiar, whether through a real life experience or something you saw on TV. You interview a candidate and it appears as if they would be perfect for a position with your company. But then, it’s revealed through their admission or a criminal background check that they had a past run-in with the law. In every other way, the interviewee absolutely shines and would be a credit to your organization.

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Do Your Leader’s Expectations Limit Your Team?

Trish McFarlane

'I recently listened to an episode of the podcast This American Life that caused me to see the world differently. In the episode ‘ Batman ”, Daniel Kish was highlighted. If you’re not familiar with Daniel’s story, I encourage you to listen to the episode or learn more here. Basically, Daniel was born blind. He intuitively began exploring the world by clicking his tongue on the roof of his mouth.

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Leaders See the Potential in Nearly Every Situation

The People Equation

'As a leader, where do you focus your attention? If you said something like, “I fix problems” or “I help people improve,” you’d be like countless other leaders across the globe, primed to “close the gap” or strive for “relentless improvement.” And, according to psychologist Dr. Kathryn Cramer, you’re focus is misplaced.

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Compensation Cafe: Millennials on the Market

RecognizeThis!

'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! — Career advancement can be perceived as only possible by changing organizations. Good leaders — and good cultures — give employees reasons to stay. Recognition and retention are inextricably linked with each other. There is extensive research showing employees who do not feel noticed or valued are far more likely to leave for a workplace where they are.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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The New Hiring Mantra: Finding Candidates With Great Cultural “Fit”

TLNT: The Business of HR

'Editor’s Note: Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. On average, people spend nine (9) hours of their day at work. Projecting this over an entire lifetime, we face a very big, somewhat scary number. When you consider this number, it should become incredibly and inherently clear just how crucial finding a company that really fits can be.

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2 Ways to Attract the Right Candidates

Spark Hire

'When it’s time to add to your team, as a small business it is important to not just hire skilled candidates. You must also hire the best people for your business. How do you attract the right candidates to your company? . 1. Identify your desired candidate. First, you must decide what the right candidate looks like. Are there certain skills or level of experience that the candidate must have in order to be successful at your company?

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Optimize Your Business by Managing Time and Attendance [video]

nettime solutions

'Regardless of our business size, market segment, or industry, we share similar desires in business optimization. Whether we strive for an increase in profits, a reduction in expenses, or a mixture of both, we all wish to make the most effective use of our opportunities and resources. Time and attendance technology can help in nearly every aspect of business optimization, from managing payroll taxes to reducing idle production capacity and analyzing employee costs.