Sat.Mar 17, 2018 - Fri.Mar 23, 2018

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The Role of Employee Happiness in Talent Management

Cornerstone On Demand

Intuitively most managers and HR professionals think that happy employees are more productive. But what does it take for employees to be happy in their jobs and in their personal lives? And how does that happiness translate into improved job performance? The booming area of happiness research provides answers, along with practical tips for improving talent management.

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5 Blockchain Myths Exposed

MapHR

In the television news world, being the first news team to release breaking news is significant. It adds to the station’s credibility and to the credibility of the team that broke the news. Significantly, it can be marketed. A television news station is quick to remind the viewer that it was their team/station that broke the big story. That concept, in some minor ways, translates to how human resources deals with trends.

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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals

Advos

Happy Friday. Our weekly recap of funding, mergers & acquisition, and partnership news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace is below. Sign-up for our weekly Hot in HR newsletter to get these updates via email. FUNDING. *This week’s Fundings: $50M+. AllyO, Creator of the AI Recruiter, Ally, Announces $14M in Funding from Bain Capital Ventures, Randstad Innovation Fund, Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI Fund) and Cervin Ventures.

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4 Things Companies Need to Compete In a Digital World

HR Bartender

I recently flew from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. It’s a five-hour flight. The WiFi was down. Sad to say, I (and a whole bunch of other passengers) had no clue what to do with our time. If I had known, I could have brought a book with me. I’m just so used to occupying my time with my iPad. I mean, technology is wonderful. I can order my favorite sub sandwich using an app on my phone.

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Discover the 4 Big Recruitment Challenges for 2024

It’s no secret that today’s hiring market is tough! The constant changes can make it seem impossible for HR leaders, hiring teams, and hiring managers to remain flexible and agile. However, there’s a silver lining amongst all the hiring chaos, as these changes also bring great opportunities and fresh ways for HR leaders to gain that competitive edge in the race for top talent.

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4 HR Learning Technology Trends Changing Corporate L&D

Cornerstone On Demand

Organizations are investing in talent development now more than ever. According to LinkedIn's 2017 Workplace Learning Report , talent is the top priority for 69 percent of learning and development (L&D) professionals. And despite the rise of new learning technologies, a majority of L&D professionals—78 percent—say in-house, instructor-led classes are still the primary way they teach employees.

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How to Use the 80/20 Talent Rule to Increase Quality of Hire

Linkedin Talent Blog

Most companies unknowingly violate this the 80/20 Talent Rule every day. The rule is: Focus 80% of your hiring and recruiting efforts on the most important 20% of the talent market. When companies don't follow this rule, they overpay and work too hard to hire average candidates. This entire concept is summarized in this graphic. It doesn’t take much research to discover that the best candidates come from referrals, as shown in the graphic.

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Should HR Give Employees Advice – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

Let’s face it, human resources professionals often know personal things about their employees, like how much money they make. As a result, it can be tempting to want to help employees tap into community resources. That’s not a bad thing, if it’s done the right way. Today’s reader note wants to know more about how to help their workforce. I work in employee relations/training department for an organization in the human services/non-profit field.

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Cartoon Coffee Break: Future Skills

Cornerstone On Demand

Editor's Note: This post is part of our " Cartoon Coffee Break " series. While we take talent management seriously, we also know it's important to have a good laugh. Check back every two weeks for a new ReWork cartoon.

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I’m lovin’ it: McDonald’s settles joint employer case with NLRB

Ohio Employer's Law

It has been nearly four years since the NLRB filed complaints against McDonald’s, seeking to hold it liable as a joint employer for the unfair labor practices of its franchisees. I have suggested that “if franchisors are equal under the National Labor Relations Act with their franchisees, then we will see the end of staffing agencies and franchises as a viable business model.”.

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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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The 10 Most Popular Articles Among Recruiters This Week

Linkedin Talent Blog

In case you need a stimulating read, here’s a great list for you. We took a look at the articles staffing and corporate recruiters shared, liked, and commented on the most on LinkedIn during the last 7 days and posted them below. Here are the top posts for this week: 1. From Campus to Career: How the Johnson & Johnson BE VITAL App is Re-Imagining University Recruiting -- by Cynthia Ghazali. 2.

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Managers Need to Understand Priorities – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

One of the things I like to do when I travel is read. Especially on flights. I figure it’s a good use of my time because I might not have access to WiFi. The same is true in the office. I try to schedule my day, so I can do work that requires a lot of concentration during times when I feel I will be interrupted less. It’s all about understanding priorities and optimizing schedules.

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Why HR Must Use People Analytics for Strategic Decisions

Visier

Today’s HR landscape is more complex than ever before: globalization is taking the competition for talent worldwide, four generations are in the workplace at the same time , and contract workers account for at least one-third of the workforce. As a result, an organization’s people strategy is critical – and is a top concern of CEOs. Analytics is the difference between guessing and making fact-based decisions.

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8 HR Metrics to Start Tracking in 2018

Reflektive

Numbers speak louder than words, especially when it comes to tracking performance and making strategic decisions that drive growth. So, the question becomes: What numbers should HR teams focus on? The most important human resources metrics are the ones that tie into the company’s high-level goals and bottom-line numbers. Executives want to get a pulse on the company culture , they want to know how efficiently the HR department works, and they want to know where revenue is being lost and where it

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Modernizing Hiring: The Rise of Contingent Recruitment in 2024

The job market is changing fast, and to stay ahead, your hiring strategy needs to be flexible. With recent economic shifts, more companies are turning to contingent workers for their adaptability and cost savings. In fact, 32% of businesses are already prioritizing contingent over traditional full-time positions. Curious to learn more? In our new guide, you'll discover: The major benefits of incorporating contingent workers into your team.

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Hello from HighGround! Meet Clare Tuchscherer

Kazoo

Today we’re spending some time getting to know Clare Tuchscherer, a customer success manager. Over her three-and-a-half year tenure here, Clare has developed a keen sense of what our clients need out of their HR technology solutions to help their employees be successful. Learn more about her life inside and outside of HighGround. What brought you to HighGround?

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How to Find Budget Dollars for Employee Recognition

HR Bartender

Let’s face it. Sometimes as much as HR and the organization want to create and implement a program, the resources simply aren’t available. As a result, we have to resort to the “no-cost, low-cost program options”. I thought about this as I was planning my agenda for this year’s WorkHuman Conference , pioneered by Globoforce. I’ve been to every year since its inception and it continues to get better.

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6 Powerful Ways To Keep The Inspiration In A Culture

Hppy

Some say that an institution can kill inspiration. Not true. Institutions don’t kill anything; people do. That said, every leader wants to grow their company; it is THE imperative of their strategic game plan. The founder of a startup has a vision that they can only realize when a larger and larger market consumes their product or service. Their dream is to be a significant world player in their chosen market.

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Upskilling HR in People Analytics

Bersin with Deloitte

People analytics has rapidly become an essential tool for improving individual performance, enhancing employee experience, and achieving business goals. But while many companies now have people analytics teams in place, HR practitioners are not all conversant with data or analytics yet. In fact, in nearly 60 percent of companies, basic data literacy skills are not […].

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The Essential Performance Review Checklist

Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Learning How to Forgive and Let Go. The Power in Putting the Past Behind.

CONCERN: EAP

From the CONCERN: EAP Resilience LibraryHolding Grudges, Holding TensionForgiveness has been a staple of positive psychology for a long time. The popular proverb, “To err is human; to forgive, divine,” has roots in a poem written by Alexander Pope way back in 1711. More recently, behavioral science has explored the physiological and psychological effects of holding a grudge.

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How to Keep Remote Employees Engaged

Reflektive

According to Gallup’s most recent data, 43% of American employees work remotely at least part of the time. That’s up from 39% in 2012. With work-from-anywhere policies becoming more and more common and the remote workforce continuing to grow, companies need to make a concerted, consistent effort to keep their remote employees engaged. What do we mean when we say employee engagement?

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3 Ways To Integrate Remote Workers Into Your Business

Hppy

Every business has a group of remote workers which are scattered all over the country and even the world. Though these workers can provide invaluable help to your company and beyond, there are a few small problems that can arise from having them so far away. Also read: 9 Tools For Engaging and Managing Remote Employees. Communication barriers and misunderstandings are just two of the problems you may encounter if you make use of remote workers, however, there are many ways to keep in contact in

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Silicon Valley Meets Positive Psychology: Using Science To Help Humanity Thrive

15Five

Silicon Valley, saving the world one app at a time. At least that’s the sentiment parodied by the popular HBO show of the same name, with their inspirational posters, “pied piper. HELPING HUMANITY THRIVE”. The “Valley” is far from perfect, and easy to criticize. However, in the spirit of believing in the goodness of humans, I think it’s safe to say that many people working in tech wake up every day driven to make the world a better place.

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Trending Payroll Statistics

Staying up-to-date on the latest decisions and payroll statistics ensures businesses can remain compliant and efficient. B2B Reviews research compiled the latest data to help businesses stay on top of payroll in 2024 and prepare for the future.

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If You’re Happy and You Know It - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

Employee Satisfaction starts with sleep. In 2017, the Huffington Post reported on a study from the UK of over 8,000 participants, which showed that a good night’s sleep had a greater impact on happiness than a 50% pay increase. [i] This study illustrates something most of us intuitively know, and that has been researched for decades. Individuals (employees, in our case) must have their basic needs met before they will respond to other factors (big “thumbs-up” here from Abraham Maslow).

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7 TIPS TO PREVENT LONELINESS – THE NEW WORKPLACE CRISIS

WorkHuman

By Dawn Burke. After 20 years in corporate HR, I needed a change of scenery. Now a member of the “gig-economy,” working for myself has been an adventure. Most “consultants” tell you the biggest adjustment they have switching from corporate-to-home is being alone. I am no exception. As someone who is energized by people, loves leading teams, and enjoys sparing over the latest “Black Mirror” episode, it was a bit jarring.

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How to Create an Online Training Course Like a Pro

Hppy

The development of eLearning courses has been significantly simplified through the use of authoring tools. The capabilities and features of authoring tools have been improved to offer many powerful options to their users. Nowadays, even people with little technical knowledge can develop eLearning courses with ease without depending on programmers. Also read: The Importance Of Learning And Development In An Ever-Changing World.

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Top Tips From Real Women About Getting Real With Female Talent Acquisition

Spark Hire

“Nevertheless, she persisted.”. The rally cry for Women’s History Month falls right in line with the ongoing female empowerment movement. No matter what’s tossed their way, women continue to push and pull to get the rights they deserve. This is especially true in the workplace where women aren’t only fighting for equal rights, but also the right to their own unique experiences.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Employer Branding (EB) vs. Recruitment Marketing (RM): The difference

TalentLyft

There is a distinct difference between Employer Branding (EB) and Recruitment Marketing (RM). As an HR professional, it is essential that you understand the difference between these two terms so you can effectively utilize them together to attract top candidates. Read More.

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Why We’re Adding Men to Justwomen

Justworks

The Justworks team has been proud to host numerous Justwomen events over the years. We founded the series to help women in business network with each other, learn from their community, and get that coveted seat at the table — and in front of the microphone. Now, Justworks is updating the format of these popular events. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and we believe inclusion is a great way to build dialogue.

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The Cheerleader AND the Brain Surgeon, the “Side Hustle” Paradigm Shift

Hppy

1970 something…It’s a brisk fall day in Southwest Philly. The row-home is overflowing with several generations of die-hard Eagles fans watching the game of the season. Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys. As half-time approaches, an eruption comes from the crowd on the screen as a chorus line of scantily-clad women come into view, wearing cowboy boots and hats that match their bright blue and white pompoms.