Sat.Aug 04, 2018 - Fri.Aug 10, 2018

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A Guide to Giving Your Office Dog Their Performance Review

Reflektive

As we prepare for review season, we at Reflektive have been doing some research and discovered that there is a disturbing lack of resources online about how to give office dogs their performance reviews. Dogs–like humans–are very sensitive, which is why giving them performance feedback delicately and positively is crucial to their engagement and productivity.

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How One-on-Ones Can Make the Difference Between Loving and Leaving

TLNT: The Business of HR

It’s a well-known cliché in HR circles that employees quit their bosses, not their jobs. However, having run many employee surveys and regularly studying analytics on employee engagement, I’ve found that the root of the problem goes much deeper than that.

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Seven steps for translating your engagement survey into business results

Engage2Excel

More than half (53 percent) of U.S. companies with 500 or more employees conduct employee engagement surveys. However, more than a third of managers do not act on the results of these surveys. The implications of this inaction, which has held at a relatively constant rate for several years, are particularly significant in today’s business environment in which high turnover rates and historically low unemployment converge to reduce capacity for achieving growth forecasts.

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The Data Is In: Engaged Employees Pay Off!

Hppy

Employee engagement is a win-win proposition for all stakeholders. Actively engaged employees create an enriched work environment, do a better job of meeting organizational objectives and provide top-notch customer service. The level of employee engagement at a firm directly correlates with organizational productivity. American firms have a wealth of opportunity for improvement in this area.

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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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How Christian Horizons Used DailyPay to Improve Employee Engagement

DailyPay

Similar to many of their peers in the senior care industry, Christian Horizons was plagued by high employee turnover rates—the industry average is about 80-90%. High turnover creates staffing gaps which lead to a multitude of issues: Christian Horizons was forced to turn down new clients because they couldn’t keep a large enough staff to satisfy the demand.

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Make HR Analytics a Priority, But See the Bigger Picture

Visier

Making HR analytics a leadership priority is not just about encouraging HR to present the latest analytics innovations, but rather a true partnership to drive pivotal decisions. A Harvard Business Review Analytics study of 230 executives suggested a stunning rate of anticipated progress: Today, 15% said they use “ predictive analytics based on HR data and data from other sources within or outside the organization,” yet 48% of them predicted they would be doing so in two years.

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Why Work in a Shared Office? 3 Reasons They Bolster the Workforce

Hppy

Coworking spaces have skyrocketed in popularity—and it’s not just small startups and freelancers using them anymore. Everyone from small businesses to large corporations has embraced the collaborative, flexible environment of shared space, from major financial firms to newsrooms. Is it time for your company to move into a shared space? Here are 3 ways that working in a shared office can contribute to a happy, productive workforce.

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Bookmark This! Content Curation Edition

HR Bartender

A few years ago, I was introduced to the concept of curation. It’s when information is gathered relevant to a particular topic or interest. Curation can be provided by individuals. For example, some could say that this issue of “Bookmark This!” is curated around the subject of curation. Curation can also be provided by companies. For example, there’s a lot of curated newsletters popping up like The Skimm, Morning Brew , and NextDraft.

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Your Seven-Step Guide to Having Tough Conversations with Employees

Cornerstone On Demand

Many people want to move into a management role because of higher pay, prestige and the ability to finally do things their way. But managing people also means having difficult conversations with the people that report to you. Whether you need to discuss performance, explain how a role is evolving or enforce the dress code, you should be prepared for tough talks.

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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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Create a Modern Workspace

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It is no secret that employees who are happy in their environment are more satisfied and productive. Offices designed with comfort in mind represent the organization’s investment in employees’ needs, work styles and overall satisfaction. Creating a space that employees want to spend time in offers employers an unmatched, ongoing attraction and retention solution.

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Manage Team Bandwidth By Adopting A Growth Mindset And These Proven Techniques

15Five

“Bandwidth! My kingdom for more team bandwidth!”. Okay, maybe Shakespeare used a slightly different term in Richard III (I think it had something to do with a horse), but this would certainly be an apt replacement for many managers out there today. As corporate purse strings tighten in the post-recession era and the need for ROI is seemingly ever-increasing, it’s not uncommon for workloads to expand without the corresponding increase in talent.

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4 Reasons to Start an HR Lab

HR Bartender

I was at a conference recently where a speaker used the term “HR Lab”. I thought it was pretty cool. My vision of a lab is a place where you test out new things. Or you take existing things and tweak them a little. Human resources could definitely use a Lab. When I think back on my HR career, I know there have been times when I would have loved to spend more time thinking through a policy or procedure.

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How to Improve C-Suite Visibility by Linking Engagement to Business Outcomes

Ultimate Software

Proper data collection and analysis play a crucial role in today’s organizations, guiding decision makers through difficult decisions and directing overall corporate strategy. Considering human capital typically accounts for anywhere between 50-80% of variable costs within companies, HR departments often face intense pressure to optimize their talent strategies and prove that their efforts improve the bottom line.

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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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A Recognition Moment: An Interview with Sandra Garcia of General Motors

Achievers

Meet Sandra Garcia Global Compensation CoE (Center of Expertise) Lead for Global Strategic Initiatives – Global Recognition and Global Service Awards Programs, General Motors . Sandra Garcia resides in Rosario, Argentina and has worked for General Motors (GM) for close to 21 years. Sandra knew early on in her career that she wanted to work for a global company that would allow her to collaborate with people from different countries and cultures.

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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. We took a look through some of the best articles published this past week for staffing and corporate recruiters and posted them below. Here are the must-read posts for this week: 1. Here's What It's Like to Interview at the 5 Biggest Companies in Tech, According to Current Employees -- by Avery Hartmans. 2.

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Employee Disengagement – Not the Same As Being Grumpy

HR Bartender

If you haven’t seen it, there’s an interesting article in The New York Times titled, “ Generation Grumpy: Why You May Be Unhappy if You’re Around 50 ”. The article talks about how people usually become more mellow with age BUT not the current group of middle aged Americans (aka the “Grumpy Middle”). My take from the article is that this group of people missed out on their peak income earning years because of economic downturns like the Great Recession and the growing wealth gap.

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HR Passion Series #7: Featuring Alex Rutherford – VP of HR at Kaplan International English

Kazoo

Welcome to the HR Passion Series. We wanted to create conversation and share insights and inspiration from leaders in the HR world, which is why we’ve designed this series, where you can hear directly from prominent HR Practitioners. These aren’t vetted, polished answers. These are raw, real experiences, honest stories, and heartfelt insights.

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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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When Will Companies Realize That Culture is Not Just an HR Thing?

Achievers

When I talk to business owners and executives about wanting to improve their culture, their typical response is that culture is something that HR is responsible for. This response is a clear indication that those at the top are still disconnected from what truly matters. When will business owners, executives, and managers realize that each of them is responsible for shaping and managing company culture each day?

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What is Knowledge Management and Why is it Important to Your Company?

EDSI

If you’re interested in learning more about knowledge management, or if you need more insight on why it’s important to your company, you’ve come to the right place. In this brief article, you will learn the basic definition of knowledge management, the two main types of knowledge and how your company stands to benefit from a knowledge management plan.

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It’s Time to Get on the Millennial Bandwagon

Reflektive

Millennials are no longer a minority in the workforce. They now outnumber Generation Xers and Baby Boomers. According to Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census data, 35% of American labor force participants are Millennials. In terms of population, 56 million Millennials are currently working or looking for work—more than the 53 million Gen Xers and 41 million Baby Boomers in the labor force.

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3 Ways to Nurture Diversity & Inclusion in Your Company

Kazoo

According to a study by the New York Times: “There are less women as chief executives of Fortune 500 companies than there are men named ‘James’ as CEOs.” In 2018, we are still struggling to nurture diversity and inclusion–especially in the tech world. However, this isn’t all bad news. With the numbers available to show us where we are, and a passion to propel us forward, we can strive to make our companies more diverse and inclusive every day.

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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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4 Ideas You Never Thought Of For Training New Employees

Hppy

Let’s face it, onboarding and training new employees is a pain for everyone. At the end of the day, both the company and employee would like the new hire to be able to get to work sooner. However, an employees success at the company often relies on their level of confidence and competency that only a proper onboarding experience can provide. The list of employee onboarding best practices below will help you get the best of both worlds: Utilize Micro Learning.

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Virtual Reality Being Used to Benefit Jobseekers as Part of Classroom Instruction

EDSI

EDSI is thrilled to announce a new virtual reality tool now available to jobseekers participating in pre-employment workshops in three offices in the Philadelphia, PA area. The idea came about when a company executive saw a demonstration of the technology on a Vice News YouTube video, and that started the ball rolling. The video highlighted tasks that were designed to teach prison inmates life skills so that they could return to the community after serving 20+ year terms.

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Measure What Matters Book Review – Announcing The Reflektive Book Club

Reflektive

As the 18th entrant into the online search market back in 1999, nobody would have predicted that Google would have become what it is today. That is, except for John Doerr. There are countless factors that contribute to a company’s ultimate success or failure, but legendary venture capitalist and leader John Doerr would argue that goal setting and alignment is the single biggest predictor of prosperity.

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HR Passion Series #7: Featuring Alex Rutherford – VP of HR at Kaplan International English

Kazoo

Welcome to the HR Passion Series. We wanted to create conversation and share insights and inspiration from leaders in the HR world, which is why we’ve designed this series, where you can hear directly from prominent HR Practitioners. These aren’t vetted, polished answers. These are raw, real experiences, honest stories, and heartfelt insights.

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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.