Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 25, 2014

'It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. Can I ask about difficult coworkers in an interview? I’ve been interviewing for a new job recently, and I’ve noticed that I’m frequently getting asked how I deal with difficult coworkers. I have what I think is a satisfactory response to that question, but what I’m wondering is if there’s a way for me to follow up on that question?

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Staffing Company Recruitment ATS 88

TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Anyone who has experience with recruiting and hiring talent of late understands that talent acquisition is as much a science as it is an art. The exciting potential behind talent analytics is that it has fueled the science side of power recruiting and hiring – using data, metrics and analytics to understand who you should be sourcing and from where, for example, instead of making decisions solely on gut instinct.

Analytics 87

Analytics Talent Experience Staffing Talent Acquisition 87

Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'My coworker once discovered that our colleague was blogging about us on his Tumblr account. He wasn't writing anything scandalous — the morning meeting was dull, he timed our bathroom breaks — yet it was in violation of our corporate policy. So as gossip spread through the workplace, we debated whether or not to turn him in. It turns out this predicament is common among my Millennial-aged friends.

Guidelines 362

Guidelines How To Policies Talent Management 362

ClearCompany HRM

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'The state of work, as it relates to company culture and professional growth, has been weighed and certainly found wanting. As Gallup revealed, only about 13% of the current worldwide workforce are fully engaged in their work. So, it is apparent traditional talent management is not as effective as it could be. Because there is some confusion around the difference between talent management and performance management, here is a definition from talent management strategist, Dr.

Talent Management 362

Talent Management Performance Management System Company 362

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 21, 2014

'I recently ran across an article talking about the “honest truths of the telecommuting profession.” The article went on to explain that individuals who telecommute need to be self-motivated, have excellent prioritization skills and exceptional communication skills. The reason that I’m not sharing this article with you is because telecommuting is not a profession.

Career Development 285

Career Development Employee Relations Recruitment Employee Engagement 285

Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'How do you convince a well-paid private sector executive to leave a comfortable position, take a big pay cut and work for the government? Just ask the City of Denver, which hired Frank Daidone, the former CIO at Chipotle, as its new CIO in 2013. The Colorado capital's IT department lured Daidone away from his private-sector gig by turning to a new hiring approach that taps into a candidate's desire to find meaning in work rather than grow margins for someone else.

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Hiring Talent Management Recruitment Career Development 319

RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Without sincerity, appreciation and praise fall flat. When we consult on social recognition , a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, but how do I recognize well? How do I coach others to do the same?”. There are many principles of good, effective employee recognition that we’ve written about elsewhere – timely , frequent , aligned with core values and objectives, calibrated to leve

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ATS Employee Recognition Coaching System 204

HR Bartender

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'During this year’s HR Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to hear Andrew McAfee from MIT talk about his book, “The Second Machine Age”. One point he made during the presentation was that organizations need to get better at hiring and engaging outsiders. Outsiders are people that are not familiar with the organization or the industry. Many people and companies take the view that outsiders cannot contribute because they don’t understand the uniqueness of the company.

Hiring Software 285

Hiring Software HR Software Recruiting Software Career Development 285

TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 26, 2014

'Editor’s Note : It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 33. Our regular content will return on Jan. 5, 2015. Happy Boxing Day ! . Ultimate Software (They’re No. 20 on this year’s Fortune 100 Best Companies to Wor k for list) just released a whitepaper that looks at Top 5 Talent Acquisition Trends in today’s market.

Talent Acquisition 56

Talent Acquisition Staffing Software Trends Recruiting Software 56

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All Things Workplace

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Which question are you asking yourself? Your choice will help determine the depth of your life as well as the comfort-level of your career. . I''ve been watching a new CEO client begin his tenure at a global company. He is very comfortable listening, talking, giving direction, and saying "I don''t know. That sounds good to me. Go ahead and do it." (Whatever the "it" is).

Wellness 172

Wellness Company ATS 172

The People Equation

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Nobody likes to be told what to do, but give them a positive example, and you might be surprised at the results. Consider this social experiment conducted by author Daniel Pink for his TV show Crowd Control , as reported on the blog Barking Up the Wrong Tree . Pink and his team painted two lanes on a sidewalk, one for people talking on their cell phones, the other for non-cell-phone users.

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Analysis Examples Course Report 177

UpstartHR

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Captain Awesome in his new Rudolph threads. From the Eubanks house to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas! Whatever reason you have to celebrate this time of the year, enjoy it. I pray that you’re blessed beyond measure and that you take a little time to bless others as well. Any opportunity to bring joy to others in the form of a smile, a gift, or a heartfelt comment is truly worthwhile.

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Wellness 154

TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 26, 2014

'Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the past year. This is No. 38. Our regular content will return on Jan 5, 2014. Happy Boxing Day ! . CEB data show 10 trends that HR professionals should be aware of and four things to look out for in the next 12 months. Despite 73 percent of HR professionals viewing HR as a “strategic” function – that is, one that contributes to strategic business goals rather than a more humble ambition to “kee

Trends 40

Trends HR Trends Staffing Talent Management 40

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Trish McFarlane

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'Sanders! Where is that presentation I told you I needed by noon today? Uh, sir… I was going to have that ready for you but Bob Smith over in marketing didn’t get me the images I needed yet. Sanders, I told YOU to have it ready!! Um, but sir, I was trying my hardest. I also had some issues with our connectivity and couldn’t get PowerPoint to load properly on my pc.

ATS 168

ATS HR Software Resources Productivity 168

China Gorman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'69% of recruiters expect competition to increase in 2015. The demand for highly skilled workers is on the rise, with no indication of plateauing anytime soon. With the fiercely competitive nature of talent acquisition, what can organizations do to make sure their recruiting and organizational talent management functions are up to speed? JobVite’s 2014 Social Recruiting Survey highlights trends, tools, and practices that are making a splash in recruiting effectiveness right now.

Recruiting Software 168

Recruiting Software Jobvite Recruitment Planning Tools 168

WorkHuman

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'A few weeks back, I wrote a post about service anniversaries and why they’re important. You can check out the full post here. What’s noteworthy about service anniversaries isn’t just their “feel good” importance. Yes, having someone recognize how long I’ve been with the organization is nice and it makes me feel special. But recognizing service anniversaries has a direct impact on the company.

Retention and Turnover 164

Retention and Turnover Metrics Employee Engagement Benchmarking 164

TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT annual tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 45. Our regular content will return on Jan. 5, 2015. Happy Holidays! . The workforce is changing. Millennials are entering the workforce in droves and can add so much to an organization. While managing Millennials can pose some interesting challenges to management, the upside is tremendous, with the fresh ideas and hard work they bring.

Recruitment 40

Recruitment HR Trends Staffing Talent Management 40

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ATD Human Capital

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'All employees must realize the importance and take ownership of promoting the right learning environment in their daily actions. Yet, L&D must remain a key player in this process—as the function must take the lead in driving shared responsibility for creating a supportive learning environment. To successfully drive shared ownership of the organization’s learning environment, the best organizations recognize and reward group actions that collectively support learning and hold emp

Compliance Training 163

Compliance Training Productivity Groups 163

The People Equation

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'Guest Post by Mark Feffer. As the economy improves, more American workers are leaving their jobs to pursue new opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 2.75 million people quit their positions in September , bringing the monthly “quits rate” to 2 percent, its highest level in more than six years. That’s a sure sign that employees think the job market is getting stronger, and that better opportunities may be waiting for them as they seek to advance the

Company 145

Company How To Employer Branding Recruiting Software 145

Engage2Excel

DECEMBER 22, 2014

'As more and more of Generation Y seek employment, we continue to see a staggering number of this group unemployed. In fact, 40% of unemployed workers are millennials. While the workforce is competitive and there is an increase in the number of Traditionalists staying longer in the workforce, the list of what is preventing this generation from finding employment grows longer.

Diversity 125

Diversity Groups 125

Spark Hire

DECEMBER 25, 2014

'With the cost of a bad hire being as much as $50,000 or more , a candidate’s cultural fit has become a major factor that companies consider before extending an employment offer. Moreover, cultural fit determines a candidate’s staying power. Turnover can potentially cost a company 16 to 21 percent of an employee’s annual salary. Companies should also keep in mind that cultural fit is a concern for job seekers as well, therefore, you must ensure you communicate your company culture throughout the

Video Recruiting 141

Video Recruiting Hiring Software Company Talent Acquisition 141

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Payroll

The HR Capitalist

DECEMBER 26, 2014

'Let''s face it, the week between Christmas and New Year''s Day creates two types of people: 1. Those that try to totally disconnect from work because they know that it''s going to be dead anyway, and. 2. Those that decide to work - because they know it''s going to be dead and they can cruise , saving valuable vacation days for busy times. It''s OK, I''m not judging.

Performance Management 126

Performance Management ATS 126

RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'Recognize This! – You make our blog a success. Thank you. This holiday season, our blogging team on Recognize This! wish the very best to you and yours. We deeply appreciate all that our readers have given us throughout the year. Your thoughtful comments and questions have expanded our own knowledge and contributed to this community that is dedicated to increasing the expression of appreciation and gratitude in workforces around the world.

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ACA Times

DECEMBER 23, 2014

More than 3.9 million consumers selected Affordable Care Act plans on the federal health insurance exchange during the fifth week of open enrollment,the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)announced on Dec. 23. Total signups reached nearly 6.4 million since the enrolment period began. The most recent report covers the period of Dec. 13 to Dec. 19.

Planning Tools 100

Planning Tools Compliance Report Data 100

Spark Hire

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'The decision to hire a job hopper is typically a touchy subject that many companies ultimately decide to run away from as fast as possible. In a previous article, we raised the question and discussed the possible reasons for hiring job hoppers. Today, we are going to discuss what you should do in order to hang on to the job hopper you recently hired. 1.

Video Recruiting 130

Video Recruiting Compliance Training Employee Engagement Hiring 130

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The HR Capitalist

DECEMBER 23, 2014

'At Kinetix , we have some themed conference and breakout rooms. There''s Boiler Room, Tommy Boy, Moneyball, etc. The holidays are a good time to think about remodeling and since it''s hoops season, I think it''s time to have a room - to be named later - which includes portraits of basketball coaches absolutely losing their *. Here''s some photos that could be turned into portraits to create just the right look and feel for our next remodel.

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Conference Coaching Employee Relations Performance Management 125

The People Equation

DECEMBER 25, 2014

'Wishing you a joyful day, full of wonder and warmth. And some cookies, if you’re into that sort of thing.

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TalentCulture

DECEMBER 24, 2014

'Work stresses people out. In fact, 1 million Americans call in sick over stress every day and 25% say work is the most stressful thing in their lives. The volume of work, urgency of quarter or year end, competing demands and the need to succeed can merge into a sensation of being overwhelmed. When we’re overwhelmed, we rarely do or deliver our best.

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Assessment Software ATS Planning Tools Exercises 111