Sat.Mar 29, 2014 - Fri.Apr 04, 2014

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Candor & Accountability: Dynamic Duo for Employee Engagement

ExactHire

Hopefully you’ve been in an organization…maybe right now…where you felt as though you were on the precipice of something exciting. Maybe you can tell by an intangible buzz or rhythm to how things get done on a daily basis…all the pieces have finally fallen into place and work is productive, a fine-tuned machine. If you’ve ever read Jim Collins’ Good to Great then you might consider this the “Flywheel Effect” in which, through diligent effort and discipline, an organ

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How “One Culture” Made MGM Resorts International a Billion-Dollar Brand

Achievers

What would you change about your company if you knew you’d be bankrupt tomorrow? Over the last 30 years, MGM Resorts International has become the billion-dollar brand we know today through mergers and acquisitions. It’s the second largest gaming company in the world by revenue and employs 62,000 employees at its resorts around the globe. Yet, during the economic downturn of 2009, MGM Resorts found itself in a dire situation: the company was within hours of filing for bankruptcy.

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The 8 Word Definition of Employee Engagement

David Zinger

'Employee engagement in 8 words. Good work, done well, with others, every day. David Zinger is an employee engagement expert striving for lean, simple, and significant approaches to employee engagement.

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Goal Setting Works. But Avoid Those Goals Gone Wild.

Reviewsnap

'Helping employees set achievable performance goals delivers substantial benefits. Goal setting helps employees prioritize their work and focus their day-to-day efforts effectively. It lets them know exactly what they’ll be measured on (in part) during performance reviews. It can facilitate their communication and interaction with managers. And it shows them how important their personal contributions are to department, functional and overall company targets.

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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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Finding Your Niche… Job Board

ExactHire

Each day, you’re in a fast-paced race against your competitors to try to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates who fit well within your organization. Specialty positions with sought after key skill sets can be especially hard to fill. Job seekers often use job aggregator sites (often called spider boards that pull job listings from many sites) such as Indeed and SimplyHired to search for jobs.

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New research reveals Diversity & Inclusion efforts well-intentioned, but lacking

Bersin with Deloitte

Today at IMPACT 2014: The Business of Talent, we’re launching new Bersin by Deloitte research on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) nine months in the making. Our study of 245 organizations with operations in North America, 56 percent of which are global or multinational, reveals no shortage of good intentions when it comes to fostering an […].

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Making the real definition of employee engagement more real

David Zinger

'Making it real. (Reading time: 1 minute). When I wrote the original definition of real employee engagement, I was wrong. I usually am wrong about 50% of the time but being wrong promotes learning and revisions so being open to being wrong feels quite right to me. I recently wrote the real definition of employee engagement : Good work, done well, with others, on a daily basis.

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There is IQ and EQ – But Do You Have HQ?

Symbolist

[ There is IQ and EQ – But Do You Have HQ? – From Betsy Nichols – Employee Engagement Architect. Read more about her on our Leadership page. And because you know you need it – don’t forget to subscribe to one of our subscription options for 2014 here. ]. Think of the best leaders of your life. The coach, teacher, boss you’d “take a bullet for.

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Compliments Are Brutal

NoExcusesHR

'I''m going out on a limb today. I''m trusting you all.and I''m going to share what may sound like a ridiculous issue in my professional life. So if you''re going to keep reading, you have to waive your right to call me names at the end. Deal? Two Out of Three Ain''t Bad, Right ? Part of what is supposed to make up a human resources practitioner''s DNA is the ability to do three things well: recognize, praise, and in return receive praise.

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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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Workday Rising Europe: Welcoming New Citizens to the Cloud

Workday

'Today we are hosting the first Workday Rising Europe in London, designed specifically for our customers in Europe. This event will also benefit others wanting to learn more about Workday from our team members and customers. It’s also my first Workday Rising! Having heard about these legendary customer events in the U.S., I know our London gathering will be a great one.

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Employee Engagement Through People Artistry

David Zinger

'A People Artistry Tidbit. (Reading time: 50 seconds ). I had a wonderful conversation with the latest reader of People Artistry at Work. He just retired this year as the Assistant Superintendent of a very large school division. He believed the book was a fine leadership book and that it summed up his approach to successful leadership. He stated, “it is amazing what we can accomplish and achieve together when we recognize and value people even if they initially lack skills.” Through

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Are Women Holding Themselves Back?

45 Things

'As we recently celebrated International Women’s Day, let''s consider: 64% of women have the lowest position in law firms, such as staff attorney jobs, while only 17% garner top spots such as equity partners, reports the National Association of Women Lawyers. While women make up nearly two-thirds of the U.S. workforce and are more educated, they hold less than 20% of leadership positions across all sectors, finds a University of Denver study.

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HR Days - Adageology and why People Leave People

Strategic HCM

'I''ve been out in Croatia at a conference called HR Days organised by Moj Posao. My presentation was on a topic which had been occupying me since TENEO''s conference earlier this month, where I''d seen a couple of inputs challenging the common adage that people join organisations but leave managers. It''s also a perception that I''ve long argued against (see 1 and 2 ).

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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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Workday Rising Europe Video Highlights: Where Should We Go Next?

Workday

'Today we wrapped up our first Workday Rising Europe customer event in London. Our customers share what they liked most about the event in this short video, and also answer the question, “Where should we have the next Workday Rising Europe?” We’re inspired by their answers.

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Leaving a Bad Job Before it Starts

The HR Minion

'We’ve all had bad jobs before. If we’re lucky, that just meant bad hours or bad pay. The unlucky ones got bad co-workers, hazardous conditions, unethical or harassing environments, or bad managers. Not all bad job situations are the same, but they all negatively impact your life and your health. Sometimes we can’t understand how much until we finally free ourselves of the situation.

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5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Employees

Insperity

It has happened again. One of your employees is making life difficult for the rest of the department. The discontent has become a major distraction for your team, causing a dramatic decrease in their productivity. Managers need to understand that a negative employee is not just a problem between them and that employee. The air of dissent affects everyone who’s around it.

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A review of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

David Zinger

'(Reading time: 58 seconds). I enjoyed Greg McKeown’s new book on Essentialism. To be effective with the small, simple, significant, and sustainable approach to employee engagement we must focus our efforts and time on the essentials. McKeown had a lot of fine points including the discernment and the unimportance of practically everything. His four E’s of essentialism encompass: essence, explore, eliminate, and execute.

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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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Work Smarter, Not Harder

Workboard

More hours doesn’t always equal better results. The moment you step up to true leadership is the moment you decide to no longer tolerate obstacles. You become an alchemist, deeply committed to transforming anything that stands in your way. A talented leader sees obstacles as impermanent and is an expert at clearing the way to success for themselves and their organization.

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Expert Interview on Job Board Tips

Hospital Recruiting

Several months ago I was contacted by the editor of RealMatch.com and asked if I would like to provide an expert interview on the subject of “Job Board Tips for Employers”. I was happy to participate in the interview, and it was finally published to their blog a week or so ago. The interview does offer some tips that our clients may find useful, and that’s why we’ve published a excerpt and link to the article here.

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What to Tell Your Clients When an Employee Leaves

Insperity

When client-facing employees leave, it can feel like you’re starting over with the customers they serve. But on the upside, it can be your opportunity to reiterate your company’s strengths and your commitment to quality service. A little extra time and attention goes a long way toward ensuring you retain the affected accounts. It starts with early notice of the employee’s exit and includes your direct involvement in the transition.

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Why You Should Get Rid of Your "To Do" List

45 Things

'In 2007, Ari Meisel was diagnosed with a severe case of Crohn’s disease (a disease of the digestive tract) and nearly died. He was in an out of the hospital and told the disease was incurable. But in 2011, he completed Ironman France and was declared free of all traces of the disease. Meisel says that he achieved his good health by improving his diet and fitness, but also by finding a way to deal with stress, which he says was a big part of his illness.

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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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Childhood obesity is on the rise

Revolutionary Wellness

Listening to the radio, reading news media or even watching television the message is the same “childhood obesity is on the rise”. In 2010, the World Health Organization reported nearly 43 million children below age 5 were overweight! The CDC is reporting 18% of adolescents aged 12-19, 20% of children aged 6-11 and 10% of 2-5 year olds are now obese!

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Diversity Decays Without Inclusion

Cielo HR Leader

'Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Defined: Diversity – Any aspect that differentiates groups and/or people from one another—i.e., appreciation of and respect for differences in age, ethnicity, gender, cultural origin, sexual orientation, disability, education and religion. Inclusion – The state of being supported, appreciated and respected; focusing on the needs of every individual and supporting them in actualizing their potential.

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Leaving a Bad Job Before it Starts

The HR Minion

We’ve all had bad jobs before. If we’re lucky, that just meant bad hours or bad pay. The unlucky ones got bad co-workers, hazardous conditions, unethical or harassing environments, or bad managers. Not all bad job situations are the same, but they all negatively impact your life and your health. Sometimes we can’t understand how much until we finally free ourselves of the situation.

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Why SaaS Makes Sense

Asure Software

By Steven Rodriguez, COO Cloud-based software: Its time has come Workplace and Workforce Management Software in the Cloud has grown in popularity in recent years. Companies that need to serve employees with 24/7 access to software applications know there are distinct advantages to on-demand solutions vs. on-premise software. Also known as SaaS (Software-as-a- Service) solutions, … Continue reading "Why SaaS Makes Sense".

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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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I found myself in a state of health that I never thought I could reach

Revolutionary Wellness

As a career driven person, I had focused all my energy on work and very little on health and fitness. As the years progressed, so did the numbers on the scale. Finally reaching my highest weight of 273lbs, I knew I had to split my focus and direct some of that energy on my health. As I began researching gyms in my area, a close friend of mine said that he had worked with a trainer in the past and recommended a guy by the name of Jack Kunkel.

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I have never met anyone with the wealth of knowledge that Jack has, he is a consummate professional

Revolutionary Wellness

Making the decision to change doesn’t come easy for most of us, I am no exception. As you can imagine at sixty two years old letting go of old habits is a challenge. I was fortunate to make the acquaintance of Jack Kunkel. We talked briefly at first, and the more we talked the more I realized the solutions we discussed was personal and built around my specific needs.

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He has helped me get the life I deserve back!!

Revolutionary Wellness

I was lucky enough to meet Jack after I was selected to be a participant in a local weight loss challenge. I was an athlete all through high-school so I knew my competitive side would help me through the challenge. I also knew however that I needed help to keep going once the challenge was over. I was at my heaviest weight, and I really noticed it in recent photos, and was completely ashamed.