Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

'It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Inheriting a longtime employee who isn’t doing his job. I’m a young manager who is having an issue with one of my employees. He has been with the company for 35 years and is over 65. His previous supervisor was a longtime friend of his and basically allowed to him to get away with not doing his job for years and years.

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Retirement Staffing Wellness Groups 91

HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'Haven’t seen one of these for awhile. With the economy slowly, but surely making its way back (at least for now), cases involving unemployment discrimination have taken a back seat to recruiting and talent management, as stories go. But as this New York Post piece from earlier this month suggests, the issue appears alive and well in a Manhattan-based staffing agency.

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Discrimination Staffing Recruitment Analysis 74

Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'The entertainment industry has recently lost a legend in the form of writer/director/producer Mike Nichols. In honor of his unparalleled contributions to American stage and screen, we present five essential lessons about the workplace we've gleaned over the course Nichols' prolific career. 1. Say "Yes, and." Nichols was instrumental in founding Chicago's famed Second City Improv troupe, where Tina Fey and so many other talented comedic performers got their start.

Compliance Training 403

Compliance Training Talent Management Screening Course 403

ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Recruiting, the first step of the talent lifecycle is insanely crucial to nail. Quality talent attraction is a growing concern for employers. In fact, a recent study revealed that 39% of employers have jobs that stay open for four months or longer due to the inability to find people with appropriate skills. The issue isn’t that the necessary talent doesn’t exist; the issue lies in effectively finding and attracting this talent.

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Ohio Employer's Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'Those of you who are long time readers know they I’ve long rallied for changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The law is overly complex, anachronistic, and nearly impossible for compliance by employers. Last week, I read an article on politico.com arguing that the FLSA’s exemptions need to be rewritten to make it easier for employees to qualify for overtime pay.

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Staffing Software Staffing Compliance Compensation 54

Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

'Interested in making performance management less dreadful? Join us and the Human Capital Institute on December 3rd at 3pm ET for a webcast discussion about that very topic. Click here to learn more. There are a lot of things that are important to do once a year: scheduling an annual physical or paying taxes, for example. Most people begrudgingly get these tasks done — because, while sometimes dreaded, we all know they're important.

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Performance Management Talent Management Examples Data 320

ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

'You might not be surprised to learn lack of communication contributes to about 80% of workplace issues. While giving and receiving feedback can at times be uncomfortable, when embraced and structured, feedback becomes one of the strongest processes in driving success, productivity and collaboration. We’ve all been on the frustrating and demoralizing end of poor feedback practices, so let’s talk about how to get it right.

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ATS Performance Management Productivity Compliance Training 374

All Things Workplace

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'"Collaboration is a key driver of overall performance of companies around the world. Its impact is twice as significant as a company’s aggressiveness in pursuing new market opportunities (strategic orientation) and five times as significant as the external market environment (market turbulence).". As a general rule, global companies that collaborate better, perform better.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

'For those of you in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! Each of us has our own individual way of expressing thanks. You’ve seen Facebook activities where one person tags a friend and they list what they’re grateful for. Or possibly gratitude journals, whether they’re paper or an app. I found this very cool post idea for expressing thanks on a blog called “ Meet Me at Mike’s ”.

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HR Software Strategy Groups Meeting 258

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'Last week I was talking with some folks about using compensation to drive employee behavior, and it occurred to me that I have never shared anything about that topic here. While I might not be the world’s foremost expert on the topic, I do have a few basic principles that I have relied on over time. The thing that I would like to note is that these apply to organizations of virtually any size.

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Bonuses and Incentives Compensation Metrics Groups 165

ClearCompany HRM

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

'Organizations are full of people who are motivated by recognition; they are propelled by seeing and hearing the value of what they do. Money is great, perks are wonderful, but many workers get the most fuel by being recognized for their everyday contributions. As a leader, the easiest and most impactful thing you can do on a daily basis is to make sure each person on your team feels valued.

Employee Recognition 356

Employee Recognition Performance Management 356

nettime solutions

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'When you have a large number of employees arriving to and departing from work at the same time, no one wants to be held up on a long line to clock in or out. Solution: web kiosk. A web kiosk is essentially a virtual time clock that you can set up on any Internet-connected tablet. Most employers mount the tablet to the wall for easier access. At the web kiosk, employees can clock in or out––in under 2 seconds.

Time and Attendance 164

Time and Attendance Compliance Training Software System 164

HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Earlier this month, I attended the KronosWorks Conference. I’m looking forward to sharing with you all of my takeaways in the weeks ahead. One experience I wanted to share from my time in Las Vegas was some photos from the Zappos Tour. I’ve written about Zappos before. Hope you enjoy the pictures. The images are: (Top) The Zappos C-Suite. (Bottom left) Human Resources.

Time and Attendance 242

Time and Attendance Career Development Training Compliance Training 242

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NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Wow. I just realized that it has been two years since I published my first PHR/SPHR prep course. Time flies! Over that time I have had dozens of students use the course to help them prepare for, and pass, the certification exam. If you are considering the PHR/SPHR and are having trouble staying motivated, keeping on track, and juggling all the terms and theories, then this could be the answer you’re looking for.

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The People Equation

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

'Tomorrow is my country’s national day of Thanksgiving. Here are some quotations to help you form an “attitude of gratitude.” Which one is your favorite? “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ? Marcel Proust. “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ?

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Compliance Training ATS 149

RecognizeThis!

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

'by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Writing down what we are most grateful for can increase our feeling of gratitude and appreciation. Thanksgiving – my favorite holiday! It’s a day all about food, family and gratitude. There’s no commercialization of the holiday, the weather generally cooperates for a nice day (though not this year in New England), and all that good food tends to put people in a good mood, too.

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Josh Bersin

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'I recently completed a tour of Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo) and met with dozens of Human Resources and business leaders. It was a fascinating trip and I want to share a few thoughts. 1. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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Trends Talent Management Resources Compliance Training 138

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The HR Capitalist

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'Look, I know you''re scared of social media. People like Tim Sackett and I used to do a year''s worth of speaking gigs talking about social media and HR, then we just got bored and moved on. We''ll, I''m back - To introduce you to the two people you''ll meet when you give your employees freedom on social media. I''m still an advocate for allowing this freedom, but there are going to be some failures out there to prepare for.

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Meeting HR Software Tools Training 129

The People Equation

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

'Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Here are some of my favorites posts related to giving thanks and gratitude: 1. Comedian Sarah Silverman is not the first person I look to for inspiration, but I appreciated her take on creating happiness in The Difference between Finding Happiness and Being Miserable. 2. Show your gratitude to the people you work with – here are 11 Ways to be a Giver at Work. 3.

How To 139

How To ATS 139

China Gorman

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'The Korn Ferry Institute recently released a report that looks at the leadership traits of “best-in-class” executives, and the important relationship between Chief Executive Officers and Chief Human Resources Officers. The report “ CEOs and CHROs: Crucial Allies and Potential Successors ” confirms that for C-suite roles technical skills are just a fraction of what makes for successful leadership, and that executives in the top 10% of pay for their function tend to have leadership styles that mo

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ATD Human Capital

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

'Mentoring partners must work at avoiding the common traps can create a lull and subsequent derailment of their relationship. If you have ever had a mentoring relationship that didn’t work out, check out these five traps. Evaluate how they contributed to the problem, and then apply the strategies to keep the momentum going. Or, if you do veer off course, these strategies may help you course correct.

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Course Strategy ATS 120

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The HR Capitalist

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

'Friends, family, health, etc. All the regular stuff. Plus, I''m thankful for all the images from past and present that keep me grounded. On that note, check out the photo below from the Business Insider profile of the Groupon office environment. This photo shows a Forbes cover of the Groupon CEO in the middle, then they''ve smartly surrounded him with great business mag covers from the past of tech startups that have imploded.

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ACA Times

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

The IRS announced yesterday (Nov. 21, 2014) that it has made it easier for those subject to the Act to qualify for an exemption from the rule requiring that an individual either obtain insurance coverage or pay a tax penalty. That rule, Internal Revenue Code Section 5000A, implements the “Individual Mandate” the Affordable Care Act, which requires every American to have minimum essential insurance for himself/herself and for any family member he or she claims as a dependent.

Certification 100

Certification Compliance Company 100

Allegis Global Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

'Mobile has transformed the world or work and the transformation is still ongoing.

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ATD Human Capital

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'Even without conducting an engagement survey, universal principles apply, with the foremost being recognizing excellence in the work product and potentialities in others. Resounding convergence exists on recognition practices to improve engagement. Click here to read full version.

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Survey Productivity 118

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The HR Capitalist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'Yeah, I''ll say it. I think walk up music should be required at all your meetings. You know what walk up music is - it''s the song that plays when a major league baseball player walks from the dugout to the batter''s box. Another version is what plays during dead balls in arenas and stadiums with event personnel who know what they''re doing. Walk up music is designed to the make the event seem bigger than it is by ripping something from pop culture.

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TalentCulture

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

'There are a lot of rumors going around that suggest millennials are notoriously hard to attract and even harder to keep. The post ’80s digital generation is more concerned with free time than work, demanding flexi-hours and remote working, they want to take longer holidays, they want better perks and bigger benefits, and so on. But is this really true, or is it all hot air?

Wage and Hour Training 111

Wage and Hour Training Bonuses and Incentives Retention and Turnover Talent Management 111

Everyday People

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

'I spent the last week at the SHRM Volunteer Leader Summit in Washington, DC. It is one of my favorite events because the attendees are some of the most active and engaged members that SHRM has. It’s also very cool in that people come from all fifty states and also US territories. I am a SHRMmie and am proud of being involved and connected. I know that this can cause angst amongst my peers, but I’ve found that the more I’ve become involved, the more encouraged I am that SHRM

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