Sat.Sep 01, 2018 - Fri.Sep 07, 2018

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Diversity's the Secret Sauce of a Great Culture

Working Girl

My first boss Herman was a 2 nd generation Mexican American. He ran a tight Jewish bakery counter and his brother Alex managed the kosher deli across the way. My best boss ever – and I’ve only had a few over a long career I consider truly great – was French and female. (My worst boss was also female so please don’t take this as a general endorsement for female leadership, let’s just get better leaders, OK?

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Why a 4-day workweek does wonders for employee engagement

Jostle

After a flurry of recent reports , scientific studies, and public interest pieces, the tantalizing concept of the four-day workweek is once again on everyone’s mind.

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How to Hire Top Talent On A Tight Budget

Celarity

It’s a tough market to find and hire talented workers. Especially, if you’re working with a limited budget. But don’t worry! There are a few things you can do (and consider doing!) to get talented candidates to see past salary and get to work for you. Here’s how to hire top talent on a tight budget: Direct Attention to Purpose. How do many non-profits end up with talented individuals?

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Conference Twitter Primer #HRtechConf 2018

Advos

Once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #HRTechConf conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR technology conference and exposition hall! Enjoy. Note: This is a Twitter primer so if a speaker or sponsor or exhibitor does not have a Twitter ID, you won’t find them on this primer.

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Investing in HR Software: How to Get Internal Buy-in

Buying HR software is a major decision. That’s why finding the right provider based on your needs and ensuring key decision makers are on board is vital. Download Paycor’s guide for tips to address common concerns across your buying committee.

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new employer says I can’t wear my wedding ring, does it look bad to send emails late at night, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My new employer won’t let me wear my wedding ring. I’m getting ready to start my new job in a fast-moving but rather conservative industry. I’m starting as an assistant but have the possibility of advancing up to management throughout my career here. Last week, I had a meeting with the woman who is going to be my supervisor and we finalized things like my salary, work hours, etc.

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Resources for Finding Reliable, High-Quality Independent Contractors

Atrium

A growing number of companies are hiring independent contractors. One reason for this is that many ICs are skilled workers who can provide expertise that companies don’t possess in-house. Additionally, it allows companies to save time and money on hiring full-time employees. But if you’re interested in hiring independent contractors, how do you go about finding them?

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All Your Candidate EX Questions Answered

ClearCompany HRM

We’re currently facing a candidate-driven market, which has made the candidate experience more important than ever. Companies are taking note that a positive recruiting process attracts the A Players your company is searching for. We know that the candidate experience isn’t cut and dry. For that reason, we’ve listened to your frequently asked questions and have prepared answers gleaned from the expertise of our thousands of clients.

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Bookmark This! Employee Leave Donation Programs Edition

HR Bartender

I received this reader question a few months ago and it’s had me stumped. While I know that employee leave donation programs do exist, I’m not aware of many companies that promote it. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 11 percent of organizations permit vacation donations and seven percent permit sick leave donations. Hey there.

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A Day in the Life of an Extreme Learner: Cornerstone SVP Chirag Shah

Cornerstone On Demand

This piece is part of our celebration of #OnlineLearningWeeek happening from September 10-14. Have a skill you want to sharpen? Start learning through Cornerstone's free online learning portal here. It's no secret that the career ladder is outdated , but many companies and their employees still struggle to create an internal framework for the career “lattice" that's replacing it.

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Secrets to the Switch: Choosing the Best HR Software in 2023

Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

Does your organization need more productivity (and less pain) from your HR software? With the increase of technology-dependent remote work and highly sophisticated cyber threats on the rise, it's critical to successfully implement an HR platform that can help your organization see actionable information in real-time to hit all your key workforce KPIs.

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Women in Technology: United We Stand

Ultimate Software

It’s conference season and at Ultimate Software, we are excited that preparations for our participation in the HR Technology Conference & Expo and the Grace Hopper Celebration—the world’s largest gathering of women technologists, produced by AnitaB.org —are in full swing. I am honored to be part of the Women in Technology track at HR Tech again this year, and to be working with so many dedicated women and men who are committed to elevating the role of women in tech.

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Using the Right Technology to Support an Undeniable Candidate Experience

ClearCompany HRM

Nearly four in five candidates ( 78% ) say a company’s overall candidate experience is an indicator for how well they value their employees. A recruiter’s day is often tied up in administrative tasks, leaving minimal, if any at all, time to update candidates on their application status or be available for questions and concerns. First, what establishes a bad candidate experience?

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Change Management: 5 Situations When You May Need It

HR Bartender

According to global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, over 70 percent of change management efforts fail. No surprise, this is due to several reasons: low employee engagement, lack of management support, poor collaboration, and no accountability. The real surprise is why – after knowing the reasons and the odds that change efforts fail – we haven’t found a way to remedy the situation.

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Your CEO “Steps In” to Help a Troubled Project: Good Practice or Not?

UpstartHR

This year I’ve watched with some interest the saga of Tesla, which is run by Elon Musk. He’s a genius with technology but seemingly less so with human relationships. Musk is known for making bold claims about technology and innovation, but Tesla has faced some struggles to meet production deadlines and more. This is from a few months back but the story and question are still relevant: You can probably argue over whether it’s a good or a bad sign, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on

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2023 HR Technology Trends: What's New and What's Next

Speaker: Ben Eubanks - Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory

The world of HR has changed so much in recent years, and so have the technologies and tools that support HR and talent leaders. But frankly, keeping up with the ever-changing HR tech landscape can feel like another full-time job. That's why we're sharing with you this webinar session with Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer for Lighthouse Research & Advisory.

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5 Tips for Attracting Top Millennial Talent

Achievers

In recent years, the hiring world has placed an emphasis on attracting millennial talent, and for good reason: millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. labor force, according to Pew Research Center. This generation, however, is a bit different from those that came before them. They’re looking for more than a paycheck. They want transparency, feedback, experiences and the chance to explore their passions.

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Must-Read Articles to Reinvigorate Your Onboarding Experience

ClearCompany HRM

Whether it’s one day or 90 days, every company has some type of onboarding process. Filling out the necessary paperwork, talking through the company procedures and training your new hire is a crucial part of their first few days. SHRM estimates that engaging onboarding programs lead to 91% retention of employees through the first year. Don’t settle for the bare minimum when it has been proven that a great onboarding experience will help to retain top talent.

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Everything #HR Needs to Know About HR Technology

HR Bartender

In the U.S., this weekend is the Labor Day holiday. It’s a holiday to celebrate the American worker. I’m sure there are many other countries that celebrate their employees throughout the year. It totally makes sense to recognize the thing that makes your organization unique – people. People also make your organization productive. So, I thought for this Labor Day weekend, I would round up a series of posts on a topic that people just can’t live without these days – technology.

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The 10 Must-Read Articles for Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you on a range of topics important for talent leaders. We took a look through some of the best articles published this past week for staffing and corporate recruiters and posted them below. The following articles focus on how to protect your employees from retaliation, how Netflix has achieved a powerful culture, books that every talent professional should read about the future of work, and more.

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The HR Leader’s Guide to Recruiting & Hiring

62% of Paycor survey respondents say we’re in a permanent talent shortage. By 2030, we’ll see more jobs than workers (BCG).

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HR Passion Series #11: Featuring Jessica Sica-Aviles, VP of Talent Management at The ALS Group

Kazoo

Welcome to the HR Passion Series where we interview esteemed HR Professionals! They’ve been so gracious as to share their advice and insights, and also stories of their origins, successes, and failures. One reason we find this so fascinating is because these are undiluted, unedited perspectives from different individuals on the same HR-centric topics from which we can all learn and grow.

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The Future of Candidate Experience Transformation: A 2025 Outlook

ClearCompany HRM

Rising candidate controlled hiring environments are calling for complete shifts in how recruiters approach hiring. CareerBuilder surveyed companies across the globe to discover roughly 45% of businesses are unable to fill much-needed positions due to the dearth of qualified candidates; this is largely in part to the low unemployment rates coupled with heightened awareness among candidates in their power to examine a company’s employer brand.

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Is A Mentor An Influencer Or An Agent Of Change?

Hppy

Interesting! Is a mentor an agent of change? Is a mentor an influencer or perhaps not? We discussed these two statements at the last Mentor Circle and the dialogue that took place was quite interesting. Let’s examine each of these statements. Also read: Why Effective Mentors Focus On Building High Trust Relationships. Is a mentor an agent of change?

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If the Characters from Parks and Rec Received Performance Reviews

Reflektive

Parks and Recreation is a beloved and binge-worthy workplace comedy with memorably quirky characters. If you haven’t seen it, go check it out on Netflix. SEE ALSO: Ultimate Guide to Employee Check-Ins. The show’s setting—in the Parks and Rec department of a small town in Indiana—got us thinking: What would performance reviews look like for these characters?

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Upskilling HR: Future-Proof Your HR Career

Speaker: Jeanne Achille - CEO, The Devon Group

Is your HR department running around barefoot like the shoemaker's children? If so, you're on a collision course with the ever-changing realities of the workplace, which necessitate strong HR tech skills. In this webinar, we'll look at why HR should invest in learning to ensure organizational resiliency and employee retention. Consider it self-care as we discuss how to future-proof your own career through the opportunities provided by upskilling.

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HR Passion Series #11: Featuring Jessica Sica-Aviles, VP of Talent Management at The ALS Group

Kazoo

Welcome to the HR Passion Series where we interview esteemed HR Professionals! They’ve been so gracious as to share their advice and insights, and also stories of their origins, successes, and failures. One reason we find this so fascinating is because these are undiluted, unedited perspectives from different individuals on the same HR-centric topics from which we can all learn and grow.

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Public Speaking for Recruiters: 3 Key Notes for Success.

Allegis Global Solutions

Public speaking consistently ranks at or near the top of the list of professional and personal phobias, and truth is, it can be kind of scary.

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How To Turn Anger Into A Hug 

Hppy

Most cultures I know strive to get things right, and this is an admirable goal on which to mould employee behaviour. But most organizations don’t always get it right the first time; unintended mistakes sometimes happen and customers are left disillusioned and angry. Also read: 5 Simple Ways To Really Engage Employees. What most organizations don’t understand is that anger can be turned into adulation; pissed off can be transformed into hugs.

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Your Leadership Team Wants Hires Only From Elite Schools - They're Wrong.

The HR Capitalist

It's a dance as old as time itself. Your leadership team has opinions on talent - which is good. They're interested. That's a positive. But one of the calls a lot of leadership teams make is this: "In order to be the best, we've got to recruit from the best. We should really focus on elite schools for our key hires - Ivy and maybe a few other schools".

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Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template

When it comes to benefits, communication is critical. To help you easily explain your offerings at open enrollment, Paycor created an open enrollment sample letter (and a few tips). Download this free Employee Open Enrollment Letter Template today.