Sat.Jan 16, 2016 - Fri.Jan 22, 2016

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Key Points from LinkedIn’s Global Recruiting Trends 2016 [Report]

TalentCulture

Each year, technology brings new recruiting trends to the HR world that impact both how we recruit, and retain, employees. It’s up to businesses to stay on top of these changing trends if they want to acquire the best talent. Obviously, that’s easier said than done, especially for smaller businesses that may not have the time and resources available.

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The Future of Work: The Flexibility Gap

Workology

The workplace of the future is supposed to a flexible one for workers. They are supposed to be able to work when they want and concentrate on what they want. According to a recent article, Why A Flexible Worker Is A Happy And Productive Worke r, “employees who were placed on a flexibility program were both happier at work and less prone to burnout and psychological stress than their colleagues who were not on the program.

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Now is the Time for Investing in HR Technology.Before It's Too Late!

ClearCompany HRM

From the dot com era to the mobile boom, technology has always been of peak interest for companies looking to improve their practices. And, although the anxiety is understandable, the fear of change in the technology you keep around the office won’t help your team, it’ll hurt the company. Waiting too much longer to jump on the HR tech investment bandwagon will cost you.

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The Fine Line Between Confident and Cocky

HR Bartender

We’ve talked a lot here on HR Bartender about the challenges in today’s recruiting market – competition for talent, increased time to hire, skills gaps, etc. But there’s one aspect that I want to mention – the confident candidate. William Tincup brought it up in a post titled, “ 7 Ways Recruiters Will Be Blindsided in 2016.” It’s a good read, be sure to check it out.

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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4 Reasons Why Mobile HR is Key to Attracting Millennial Employees

Trinet

While implementing mobile usage in your human resources is a trend that has been getting a lot of press lately, it’s more than just hype. Here are four ways an HR mobile solution can help your. Visit site for full story.

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Why Employee Referral Programs Need Data

ClearCompany HRM

You already use data in a number of ways and places throughout the company, but just one thing is missing. Employee referrals are no different than your traditional recruiting methods, but instead of recruiters you have eager employees, and instead of job descriptions you have relationships. So although it might make it a bit easier to find the best talent for the role, it’s often difficult for recruiters to measure because it’s much harder to control a referral program.

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Google re:Work Shares Resources to #MakeWorkBetter

HR Bartender

I love writing with mechanical pencils. My mother bought me a Mickey Mouse mechanical pencil over a decade ago and it’s one of my favorites. It’s fun and brings me a smile while I’m working. We could all use more of those. It will come as no surprise that we spend a good deal of our time working. As such, I decided that one of my resolutions for 2016 is to have fun office supplies.

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5 Things Millennials Need to Succeed in the Workforce

ATD Human Capital

One million Millennials enter the workforce each year, according to ATD research. What’s more, by 2020, 40 percent of the workforce will be composed of Millennials; this percentage will increase to 75 percent by 2025. Are your organization and talent development function prepared for the changes that come with this generation? ATD’s study Leadership Development for Millennials , which surveyed 592 business and learning professionals, offers key insights on ensuring organizational and

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Tech Layoffs Looming? Analyst Predicts Over 330k Workforce Cuts in Technology Sector

Intoo USA

Just a year ago, the tech world was dominated by unicorns — VC-backed startups that skyrocketed to $1B+ valuations. Today, amidst rumors of more tech layoffs, Silicon Valley is a place where “there is definitely an era of reckoning,” and “reality is setting in.”. Those words were spoken by prominent tech investor, Chris Sacca , on the gloomy turn of events within just the past year for the tech industry, and he’s not the only one describing the scenery. .

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Employee Engagement

ClearCompany HRM

Employee engagement, the vital organ to the workplace. Without it companies face many roadblocks. Those roadblocks? Higher turnover rates, lower productivity and more dissatisfied employees. A shocking 60% of employees lack the elements needed to be highly engaged in the workplace. How do we harness the power of employee engagement for the better good of our workforce (and company)?

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3 Signs You’re Not Talking Enough in Meetings (And How To Stop Being That Person)

HR Bartender

I ran across this article on The Muse titled “ 3 Signs You’re Talking Way Too Much in Meetings (and How to Stop Being that Person).” It’s a good read and worth checking out. But it prompted me to ask, “What about the person who doesn’t talk enough?” Yes, it’s possible to not talk enough during meetings. When you’re invited to a meeting, it’s because people want you to share your thoughts.

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How to Take Recognition to the Next Level

Engage2Excel

Engage2Excel CEO, Phil Stewart and CES, Jack Wiley, recently joined The Brandon Hall Group’s Rachel Cooke and Michael Rochelle, and Vestrics’ President and CEO, Brian J. Kelly on HCMx Radio.

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From Panera Bread to the Boardroom: Two Moms Collaborate to Empower Women

The Aristocracy of HR

013050000010 Three years ago, I was a part of a small social media team that was covering the NY Business Expo Summit in New York City. After several hours of busily typing soundbites of some of the brightest minds in Social Media, I sauntered to the nearest lavatory where I was approached by Dr. Hilary […].

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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How to Tell if Your New Hire is Unmotivated

ClearCompany HRM

Hiring a new employee can be a rigorous task. Simply finding the right candidates , narrowing them down and then choosing the best from the bunch isn’t enough. Understanding whether or not you have hired a person of high caliber is absolutely essential to the quality of your workforce. Here’s how to tell if your new hire is unmotivated and how to handle each situation ethically.

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Rising Above the Noise – 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. Be sure to check out the Top Five Workplace Trends for 2016 from The Workforce Institute at Kronos. Enjoy the post!). There’s a measure in science called the signal-to-noise ratio (abbreviated SNR or S/N.

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It’s not too late to maximize your 2015 HSA Contributions

Trinet

One of the big benefits of being enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) that is paired with a health savings account (HSA) is the ability to make pre-tax or tax deductible contributions. Visit site for full story.

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4 Ways Great Leaders Can Overcome Company Scarcity Issues

DecisionWise

I teach an introductory political science class at a local university. This class utilizes an interdisciplinary approach by exploring basic economic theory, American history, and a bit of political philosophy. When introducing the section on economics, I try to reinforce the premise that economics is really the study of scarcity – what do you do when there is not enough to go around.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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How to Calculate the Value of Employee Perks

Justworks

Gym membership. Company car. Lunch-time sushi bar. Post-lunch yoga session. Friday evening office happy hour. For some, these are everyday features of a standard workplace. For the appreciative and the jealous, they are persuasive perks. Companies competing for top talent are embracing all kinds of new employee perks that promote health, work-life balance, and staff motivation.

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Is Your Corporate Culture Defining Your Employee Volunteerism or Vice Versa?

ATD Human Capital

“My company makes medical supplies,” she tells me sharply, like I should know better. “No, I understand that, I’m familiar with your industry,” I say apologetically, slightly confused. As a corporate social responsibility consultant, I’m only trying to help this woman’s organization develop its employee volunteer program (EVP).

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Acquired Tastes and HR Personalities on #TimSackettDay

What is Paul Thinking

Scotch. Expensive Cigars. Caviar. The book Dune…. Recruiting Animal. What do these things have in common? For a start, a ton of people hate them. And an equal number of people find them awesome and their reason for living. Me – I’m sorta in the second camp. Most of you have heard of the things on the list… but one is probably a mystery to most of you.

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Avoid Mayhem: Don’t Let Your Employee Engagement Survey Turn Out Like Your Last DIY Home Improvement Project

DecisionWise

5 Criteria You Must Meet Before Running Your Own Employee Engagement Survey. Most leaders understand that employee engagement surveys are an important tool in helping to attract, retain, and motivate an organization’s workforce. For those that are new to the process, the threshold question is whether to go it alone and use a software platform to conduct the survey or might a managed-service scenario be a better alternative.

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A Seat At The Table: HR's Vital Role In Modern Businesses

HR leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the success of modern businesses. But to truly become a vital, thriving part of the business, the most successful HR departments adopt the strategic mindset and approach of “future-ready” companies. This guide will explore four strategic tactics for your people strategy to help secure HR’s place as a critical part of the business.

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Is it Time to Say Goodbye to the Open Office Plan?

Justworks

Open office plans became a trend in the last few years. So much of a trend in fact, that 70% of offices have low partitions, or no partitions at all, anymore. All kinds of companies — startups, tech, finance — started implementing an open plan for various reasons. Some company owners cite open collaboration and transparency as their reasons for switching over to the new design.

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The best new employee engagement ideas for 2016

Achievers

Employee engagement is “the top human resource challenge organizations anticipate facing in the next three to five years,” according to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management. If you want to stay ahead of this challenge, you need to keep your employee engagement strategy fresh, relevant, and exciting for all of your employees.

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Improving Employee Engagement in Large Organizations

Hppy

While smaller organizations can show more flexibility and creativity in engaging and retaining their employees, larger organizations are faced with a number of extra challenges that require a different approach to employee engagement. A notable difference between employees in smaller organizations and those in larger ones is the feeling of being just another wheel in a machine.

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In the News: HR Tech and Relocation

UrbanBound HR

We’re back with this week’s top HR tech and relocation news! At UrbanBound, we read through all the publication, articles and resources to bring you the most relevant industry news. For instance, if you hadn’t had a chance yet, then we suggest you download SHRM’s eBook: What HR Needs to Know in 2016.

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Empowering Managers for Excellence

Speaker: Adri Glover - Head of People, and Mollie Hinz - Sr. People Partner

In the fast-paced world of work, burnout has emerged as a critical issue. Alarming statistics reveal two in five U.S. workers experience feeling burned out. However, the situation is even more dire among managers, with nearly half reporting burnout, often hidden behind their responsibilities and the desire to uplift their teams. Recognizing the severity of this problem is crucial.

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Hanging By A Thread- How to Make Your Workplace More Human

Trish McFarlane

Did you know that you’re only connected to your employer by the weakest link? Think about it. No matter what we are paid or the type of work we do, we are connected to organizations we feel make strong connections with us. If that organization, or the leaders we work with, give any reason to weaken the links that tied us to them in the beginning, everything begins to unravel.

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New Year’s reflections on job engagement

Achievers

by Kevin Sheridan. This time of year, it’s natural to become reflective; to reflect on the last year and on resolutions you have for the New Year. One of my central messages in my keynote presentations is to encourage more reflection on job engagement. Roughly 60% of the worldwide workforce is not Engaged or Disengaged in their job, otherwise known as the middle category of Ambivalence.

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9 Ways to Boost Your Networking Skills With Startups

Justworks

Networking. You’ve heard it before, and we'll say it again: it is vastly important. We’re told that it's also essential for finding a job, building a name, and staying connected. But a lot of the time, it's hard to know where to start. This can be especially tricky with startups. There is no traditional school in which to build your core network, businesses are changing all the time, and the climate can be completely different from traditional fields.

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