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There's nothing like that new job smell and nobody loves a new job like today's workforce. Over 2 million Americans quit their jobs each month in favor of shiny new opportunities, leaving both talent recruiters and managers in the throes of turnover. MORE
Compensation – it is so tightly connected with performance management, attraction and retention. Yet, all of these processes are incredibly disjointed. MORE
Training needs to mirror real life. Think about it. If I’m training you on how to change a bicycle tire and then I set you in front of a bus, that training wasn’t very useful. It didn’t mirror real life. It wasn’t realistic. MORE
Workplace diversity is a pressing topic among HR pros. It's heavily scrutinized in blogs, at conferences and during training sessions. MORE
Is a burned-out CEO the New Normal of the globally connected world? That seems to be the premise of a recent article I read titled, “Death on a Moscow Runway: The Modern, Homeless CEO.” (How’s How’s that for grim imagery?) MORE
There seem to be a lot of ancient corporate ideas hanging around the workplace. Some leaders are clinging on to tradition for dear life, while others are tossing it all out and determining a new plan. MORE
When my son was three years old, he and I had a wonderful teachable moment while shopping. As we left the grocery store with our purchases, I realized that a greeting card I meant to buy had slipped down into the shopping cart. I hadn’t yet paid for it. “Oh, MORE
This is the second in a series of articles we’re doing around our annual State of Workplace Productivity survey. See the first article here. MORE
The top stories HR pros need to know this week. From assigned desks to flexible neighborhood. MORE
Guest Post by Don MacPherson. Recognize This! – The root of gratitude is noticing and appreciating how others help us achieve that for which we are grateful. MORE
Steven R. Brink, CCP, President and CEO of AIRINC, discusses implications of the new global labor market on benchmarking data, and how analytics and a focus on critical talent can impact the future direction of benchmarking surveys. As always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. MORE
I like to think I’m a pretty experienced practitioner in recognition. With nearly ten years at Globoforce, I’m probably as close to a professional recognizer as it gets. I talk about it every day. I’ve given out hundreds of recognition awards, and I’ve definitely received my fair share in return. MORE
“Organizational goals are the overall objectives, purpose and mission of a business that have been established by its management and communicated to its employees. MORE
We established a long time ago that social media is not a fad. Being proficient in using social media tools is a desired skill – both in your business life as well as your personal life. Case in point, when looking for a job, social media can be extremely valuable in your job search. MORE
The performance appraisal continues to be a topic of conversation. Today’s reader question brings up an interesting point about the process. Hi Sharlyn. I love your blog and learn a lot from it. I’m currently working on a project to implement automated performance evaluations. MORE
The rallying cry of sales reps, product managers and politicians is "Choices! We offer choices!". My observation? . We really don’t like having too many choices. It makes us a little nervous. Every option leads to a chance to foul something up. MORE
Great places to work are not perfect places to work. They face many of the same challenges that all companies face. They have to make the same difficult decisions as everyone else. It’s how they choose to handle those moments that makes them a best-in-class employer. MORE
As Millennials rack up student loan debt and feel the lure of Silicon Valley's startup culture, the sentiment is growing: traditional four-year college is for the birds. But it's not just twenty-somethings scoffing at the four-year institution and eyeing high-tech trades. MORE
…it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. – C. Lewis. <en.wikipedia.org> MORE
This week author Frank Sonnenberg published his latest book, Follow Your Conscience: Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others. You can read my review here. The book is a series of essays on the important things in life—which Frank reminds us are rarely “things”. MORE
Not a lot of time to write today. Just wanted to share this. blessed. The post Briggs is Here appeared first on upstartHR. General Random MORE
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Kronos, the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Boston Globe named Kronos number one on their annual Top Places to Work list. Congrats to them – very well deserved! Enjoy the post.). MORE
How do you stay current with popular culture references and changes in language? If you’re in a leadership position and have accumulated more than four decades of life experience, chances are that your younger team members might from time to time confound you with an unfamiliar phrase. MORE
What motivates employees? It is money? Feeling valued at work? Connecting with a company’s social mission? MORE
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
We established a long time ago that social media is not a fad. Being proficient in using social media tools is a desired skill – both in your business life as well as your personal life. Case in point, when looking for a job, social media can be extremely valuable in your job search.
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
Compensation – it is so tightly connected with performance management, attraction and retention. Yet, all of these processes are incredibly disjointed.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
This is the second in a series of articles we’re doing around our annual State of Workplace Productivity survey. See the first article here.
Something Different
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
…it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad. – C. Lewis. <en.wikipedia.org>
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HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Great places to work are not perfect places to work. They face many of the same challenges that all companies face. They have to make the same difficult decisions as everyone else. It’s how they choose to handle those moments that makes them a best-in-class employer.
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Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
There's nothing like that new job smell and nobody loves a new job like today's workforce. Over 2 million Americans quit their jobs each month in favor of shiny new opportunities, leaving both talent recruiters and managers in the throes of turnover.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Training needs to mirror real life. Think about it. If I’m training you on how to change a bicycle tire and then I set you in front of a bus, that training wasn’t very useful. It didn’t mirror real life. It wasn’t realistic.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
The performance appraisal continues to be a topic of conversation. Today’s reader question brings up an interesting point about the process. Hi Sharlyn. I love your blog and learn a lot from it. I’m currently working on a project to implement automated performance evaluations.
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
“Organizational goals are the overall objectives, purpose and mission of a business that have been established by its management and communicated to its employees.
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Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Workplace diversity is a pressing topic among HR pros. It's heavily scrutinized in blogs, at conferences and during training sessions.
The People Equation
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
How do you stay current with popular culture references and changes in language? If you’re in a leadership position and have accumulated more than four decades of life experience, chances are that your younger team members might from time to time confound you with an unfamiliar phrase.
HR Bartender
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Kronos, the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Boston Globe named Kronos number one on their annual Top Places to Work list. Congrats to them – very well deserved! Enjoy the post.).
RecognizeThis!
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Motivating others takes much more than a platitude hung on the wall. Typically when I see articles titled “How to Motivate Employees” my back goes up a little.
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You get a job perk! And You get a job perk! Everyone gets job perks! While these perks may have helped get that stellar candidate’s foot in the door, this dynamic of severely low unemployment combined with a historically high job open rate continues with no immediate end in sight. Employers will do well to zero in on one lever many have been avoiding pulling: the almighty salary increase.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
If you’re like most people, you’re not that keen on telling other people how awesome you are. And you ARE awesome.) But here’s the thing – you need to do it, because if you wait for someone else it may never happen.
The People Equation
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
When my son was three years old, he and I had a wonderful teachable moment while shopping. As we left the grocery store with our purchases, I realized that a greeting card I meant to buy had slipped down into the shopping cart. I hadn’t yet paid for it. “Oh,
WorkHuman
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
I like to think I’m a pretty experienced practitioner in recognition. With nearly ten years at Globoforce, I’m probably as close to a professional recognizer as it gets. I talk about it every day. I’ve given out hundreds of recognition awards, and I’ve definitely received my fair share in return.
RecognizeThis!
NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Guest Post by Don MacPherson. Recognize This! – The root of gratitude is noticing and appreciating how others help us achieve that for which we are grateful.
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As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
As Millennials rack up student loan debt and feel the lure of Silicon Valley's startup culture, the sentiment is growing: traditional four-year college is for the birds. But it's not just twenty-somethings scoffing at the four-year institution and eyeing high-tech trades.
The People Equation
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
This week author Frank Sonnenberg published his latest book, Follow Your Conscience: Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others. You can read my review here. The book is a series of essays on the important things in life—which Frank reminds us are rarely “things”.
UpstartHR
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
Not a lot of time to write today. Just wanted to share this. blessed. The post Briggs is Here appeared first on upstartHR. General Random
All Things Workplace
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
The rallying cry of sales reps, product managers and politicians is "Choices! We offer choices!". My observation? . We really don’t like having too many choices. It makes us a little nervous. Every option leads to a chance to foul something up.
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Natural disasters can result in evacuations, work stoppages, and other disruptions for your employees. With advanced planning, employee benefits can help sustain the overall wellbeing of your workforce before, during, and after a natural disaster.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
The top stories HR pros need to know this week. From assigned desks to flexible neighborhood.
The People Equation
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Is a burned-out CEO the New Normal of the globally connected world? That seems to be the premise of a recent article I read titled, “Death on a Moscow Runway: The Modern, Homeless CEO.” (How’s How’s that for grim imagery?)
China Gorman
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
What motivates employees? It is money? Feeling valued at work? Connecting with a company’s social mission?
Something Different
NOVEMBER 15, 2014
Steven R. Brink, CCP, President and CEO of AIRINC, discusses implications of the new global labor market on benchmarking data, and how analytics and a focus on critical talent can impact the future direction of benchmarking surveys. As always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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