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Gangster

True Faith HR

'Facing personnel problems (in this case, the star RB of the Detroit Lions, Jahvid Best, was suffering from a concussion), the Lions and Philadelphia Eagles engaged in a common practice - the trading of employees. However, the trade had an uncommon result. According to ESPN , Detroit''s trade with Philadelphia that exchanged seldom-used veteran running backs Ronnie Brown and Jerome Harrison has been voided.

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Moneyball comes to Human Resources: Data Science Matters

Josh Bersin

While you may not be a baseball fan, you have to admit that this movie (and book) is really all about Human Resources. Billy Beane learned that by using data shrewdly he could build a high-performing. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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Want to Stay Stuck? Deny Reality

The Bamboo Project Blog

I've observed that when it comes to change of any kind--personal or professional--the impetus for action only comes when we are finally able to observe and accept the reality of our current situation. In fact, one of the ways we most consistently try to maintain the status quo is by denying reality, saying that things are better than we know they are. .

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How to Turn a Part-Time Job Into a Full-Time Gig

45 Things

I think lot of the career "snobbiness" from the last decade is about gone. It used to be that taking a job at McDonald's was something to be joked about. Now, you see former investment bankers and college graduates vying to get a job at McDonalds or anywhere else that can help them earn a paycheck and put food on the table. I've always respected the worker bees of this world, no matter what they do.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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Tips On How To Choose The Right Business School

TheHRBlog

Choosing the right business school is a matter of extensive research. The time you spend doing this research is a very worthwhile investment, so do not take shortcuts. Most business students tend to choose the institute with the best reputation – in other words, ‘A’ grade institutes which have the highest ratings. In terms of […].

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Your Career is in Perpetual Beta

The Bamboo Project Blog

"Beta" is the experimental, developmental stage of a software package. It's the time during which you are experimenting with what does and doesn't work, learning about the capacities of the software, tweaking it, getting input on how to make it better, faster, more effective, more efficient. During the beta phase, you're looking at how the package can bring value to customers, getting feedback on how well it works and how to improve it. .

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#CHRU3 #ConnectingHR Unconference: Human-Centric Recruiting

Strategic HCM

'I skipped most of our unconference yesterday – partly because I had a couple of meetings and really wanted to attend the Workplace Trends conference too. And partly because ConnectingHR is a community, and the community is now running the unconferences, which is the way it should be. This is still one of my favourite events, but I don’t have to be there now.

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Diversity, Group Think and Few Ideas

QAspire

Group dynamics in a team is a strong force. People on the team are used to work in a certain way. They always encounter/expect some specific/known behaviors from their colleagues. They have a fortified belief system about how things should be done in the team. There is a specific way of communication and often the [.

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How Employee Performance Levels Impact Your Business

Insperity

Whether you consider your employees treasured members of the family or just an extra pair of hands, their performance likely has a bigger impact on your business than you may realize. Research by the Aberdeen Group found that companies focused on engaging employees reported improvements in: > Customer satisfaction/loyalty. > Turnover/retention. > Percent of key vacancies filled internally.

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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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Another Way to Stay Stuck--Compromise Your Vision

The Bamboo Project Blog

Yesterday I talked about how w e keep ourselves stuck in a rut by denying reality. Today I want to talk about another way we keep ourselves in the same patterns--compromising our vision of what could be. . Robert Fritz, in his excellent book, The Path of Least Resistance , says tha t the energy for creation comes from the tension between our vision for what we want and the reality of our situation.

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HR and Social Media, South Africa

Strategic HCM

'More HR & social media related training today – in Birmingham (UK). And nothing personal against Birmingham (recently voted Europe’s least sexiest city) – but I am probably looking forward more to the next session I’ll be doing in Johannesburg, South Africa. If you’re in South Africa, I hope you may be able to come along to the session (or if you’ve got colleagues there, you can prod them!).

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Put Your Performance Data To Work

Reviewsnap

'Over time, ratings created across many performance reviews throughout the organization can provide real insight into a number of things. Having a manual or quasi-automated review system can be a barrier to being able to easily mine those data to assess what is happening in key areas of performance. Using an automated system that stores the data in a manner that allows for easy querying of those data provides a basis for generating reports and analyses easily and quickly.

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A Case For Automating Expense Reports

Insperity

When your travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses get out of control, it can seriously impact your company’s bottom line. And, without an accurate expense reporting system in place, you could be losing hundreds – even thousands – of dollars. When you automate your expense reports process with specialized expense management software, you can get a clearer picture of exactly where your money is going so you can make more informed decisions regarding your T&E expenses.

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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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Learning to Lead: It's About the Questions

The Bamboo Project Blog

Yesterday I had the honor of facilitating the first class in a 6-month Leadership Academy. We had 18 men and women from a variety of backgrounds. Some are in their late 50s, others in their 30s. Some work in not-for-profits, while others work in for-profit companies. Some are small business owners. Most have been in leadership roles for at least a few years. .

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#Onrec and Recruitment 3.0 / 4.0

Strategic HCM

'I was at Onrec (UK) on Wednesday – where I finally won an ipad at the exhibition! – thanks to ClearChoiceCareers. There were some good sessions, including an impressive review of Work 4 Us by Stephane Le Viet, and a challenging panel chaired by Matt Alder. But I was most intrigued to see a slide in the presentation from Eilish Henson at Wood Mackenzie referencing their potential move to ‘recruitment 3.0 – 4.0: talent mapping and new online networking approaches to tap into passive talent pool’.

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HReality Show

NoExcusesHR

'Sometimes reality truly beats fantasy. Particularly in HR. Consider what happens in "our" world. First and foremost the overwhelming majority of employees come to work each day, do a fantastic job, and go home to live their lives away from the company. Except for those that aren''t in that "overwhelming majority." HR has the privilege of spending extra time with that group.

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Employee Conflict: A Manager’s Guide

Insperity

Jane hates Steve. And Sarah is at odds with Bob and Maria. Even though your first thought may be “Who cares?”, employee conflict is your responsibility as the manager of this motley crew. “Employee conflict exists everywhere and managers absolutely must get involved insofar as it has workplace implications,” says Anthony L. Onesto, a human resources consultant and former director of human resources at Fresh Direct.

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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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HR Tech a Big Success

Reviewsnap

'ReviewSNAP once again was an exhibitor at this year''s HR Technology Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas. We had the opportunity to talk with many of the attendees to learn more about their performance management needs and to share information about how ReviewSNAP can streamline and automate their performance management processes. Those who stopped by commented on how impressive the system was and how well it appeared to fit their specific needs.

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Bosses: Let Your Employees Take Vacation

Evil HR Lady

Should you go on vacation? Should you let your employees take vacation? Yes, and yes. Here's why.

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155 Birthday Candles

NoExcusesHR

'Today marks the 155th post and one year anniversary of NoExcusesHR. Unbelievable. Let me say how very blessed I am to have received so much support and encouragement over the last twelve months. Blogging has allowed me to expand my network and connect with some of the brightest minds in ways that were impossible just a few years ago. That''s why it''s time for you to get started.

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Help Your Employees Avoid Office Burnout

Insperity

The mental health of your employees should be as concerning to you as their physical health. Stressed out employees aren’t going to give 100 percent to their job every day. Studies have shown that you’re more likely to see a high rate of absenteeism, tardiness and an overall lack of productivity with emotionally unhealthy employees. A 2007 study found that 35 percent of employed adults feel that a significant source of their stress comes from their job interfering with their family or pers

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

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.

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The 10 Things Managers Must Do to Increase Employee Engagement

David Zinger

Employee Engagement for Managers. Here are the 10 things managers must do if they want to increase employee engagement. Achieve Results. Results. Engagement is more than a feeling, survey number, or a YouTube happy dance. We engage in actions directed towards results. The first key to consider when acting to increase employee engagement is what results are you working to achieve and how can you involve all employees in formulating those results or achieving those results?

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Employee vs Employer Bill of Rights

Evil HR Lady

Who need a Bill of Rights more? Employees or employers?

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Are You Going to Finish Strong?

NoExcusesHR

'I spent a lot of time this weekend thinking about all of the challenges that lie ahead for me this week. Sometimes it felt like maybe I had taken on more than I could handle. I started to slip into a little " woe-is-me " session. And then I watched this short video and quickly realized I have exactly zero problems.at least problems of any consequence.

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How To Create A Succession Plan

Insperity

The departure or death of a company’s leader is chaotic at the best of times, but having a succession plan in place can help protect a business and ensure its core operations remain intact during times of transition. A well thought-out succession plan provides a map to guide the business owner in selecting the next generation of leadership. Creating such a plan is a manageable task that yields immeasurable results if and when a company faces either a planned or unexpected change in power.

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Early Tenure Turnover: Stop the Revolving Door of Hires

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.

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Bosses: Let Your Employees Take Vacation

Evil HR Lady

Should you go on vacation? Should you let your employees take vacation? Yes, and yes. Here's why.

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Employee vs Employer Bill of Rights

Evil HR Lady

Who need a Bill of Rights more? Employees or employers?

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