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HR Tips From the Oscars: Does “Good Job” Encourage Mediocrity?

Cornerstone On Demand

'If you were among the millions of movie fans around the world who tuned in to the Oscars this weekend, you may still be debating the merits of Boyhood vs. Birdman. But I was more interested in another film nominated for Best Picture: Whiplash , a movie about a relentlessly cruel bandleader and a young student musician who aspires to become one of the jazz greats.

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Talent Management: Sustaining Performance [Part 2]

ClearCompany HRM

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Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – February 2015

HR Bartender

'I must admit I’m looking forward to the Internet blowing up (figuratively, not literally) on March 14, 2015. It’s Pi Day , a mathematical celebration for the ratio that allows us to compute the circumference of round objects. But this year is different. At exactly 9:26:53 a.m. – it will represent the first ten digits of Pi – 3.141592653. The Chief Happiness Officer blog is reporting that March 31, 2015 is International Quit Your Crappy Job Day.

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Finding the Right HR Datafication Solution: The 5 Most Important Questions You Need To Ask

Visier

'Remember what purchasing your first home felt like? There were so many things to consider that it was difficult to determine which factors were important and which were not. You probably also realized that this was a fairly significant commitment and you did not have much room for error. If you are looking for a technology solution to transform your HR department into a data-driven decision-making entity, then you are facing the same type of highly complex and highly critical decision as buying

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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ICYMI: 3 Companies Using Big Data to Change the Recruiting Game

Cornerstone On Demand

'In the constant, fast-paced news cycle of today, we know it gets difficult to catch every HR trend, tip and thought sent your way. That's why we're starting a new series, "In Case You Missed It," to recap our most popular stories from every month. Read below to stay in the loop – and check out the rest of our blog for more insights into the future of work. 3 Companies Using Big Data to Change the Recruiting Game.

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The T-Shirt Employee Engagement Survey

HR Bartender

'You guys know I live in a warm climate. So when the weather gets cold, instead of turning on the heater, I reach for a long sleeve t-shirt. My favorite is one from a past employer. I’ve had it for years – it’s soft and broken in. If you’ve ever had a favorite t-shirt, you know what I’m talking about. While it’s so worn that I would never wear it out in public, it does remind me of the time when I would wear this company t-shirt to run errands or go to the grocery store.

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How to Learn HR for Free: A Practical Guide

UpstartHR

'Recently on LinkedIn I saw someone asking how to learn HR. Specifically he was trying to learn compensation when he didn’t have a background/foundation in the topic. The people in the comments made some good suggestions, but many of them involved expensive certifications, workshops, and other similar costly avenues. Coming from a background of smaller organizations with limited budgets (and understanding the personal budget of a new HR pro), I know that most of those suggestions are not p

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Memo to HR: Millennials Care About 401Ks Too

Cornerstone On Demand

'Employers use perks like gym memberships and laundry services to lure and retain top Millennial talent, but they may want to focus more on traditional retirement benefits. Although experts claim Millennials have flippant attitudes toward money, a recent report from Bank of America Merrill Lynch found young professionals care more about their financial health than office freebies.

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Talent Management: Educating Managers [Part 3]

ClearCompany HRM

'Employee engagement is often attributed to the work environment, the work itself, and even a lack of communication. What has a tendency to fly under the radar, however, is the managers who supervise them. A poor manager can leave the team disengaged and unmotivated to strive beyond the bare minimum. Unfortunately, some managers aren’t prepared enough to feel comfortable leading their team.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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HOW TO: Sell Your Manager on Attending a Conference

HR Bartender

'In response to my post on “ What are HR Analysts and Why Should You Pay Attention to Them ”, I had a Twitter connection ask me about going to conferences. Specifically, about how to sell senior leadership on attending a conference. I have been in this position many times. Even now, as a consultant, I still use the lessons I learned from pitching conferences to my manager when I have to make decisions regarding attending conferences.

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“Good Job” – The Two Most Harmful Words in the English Language?

RecognizeThis!

'by Brenda Pohlman. Recognize This! – Consider carefully the words we use to recognize others and whether go-to phrases like ”good job” have a place in our recognition vocabulary. If you were among the millions of movie fans around the world who tuned in to the Oscars yesterday, you may know that the title of this post refers to a line from one of the films nominated for Best Picture.

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Finding the Right HR Datafication Solution: The 5 Most Important Questions You Need To Ask

Visier

Remember what purchasing your first home felt like? There were so many things to consider that it was difficult to determine which factors were important and which were not. You probably also realized that this was a fairly significant commitment and you did not have much room for error. If you are looking for a technology solution to transform your HR department into a data-driven decision-making entity, then you are facing the same type of highly complex and highly critical decision as buying

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The Best Time and Attendance Questions on Optimizing Your Business - Part One

nettime solutions

'We had so many great questions throughout our recent webinar on optimizing your business by managing time and attendance, that it''s just way too much time and attendance goodness for only one blog post. So, we''re breaking the Q&As from this month into a two-part series. Don''t forget to check back in with us tomorrow to read the next five. Can your time and attendance reports be scheduled, and can they be emailed automatically?

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Unlock The Hidden Value Of Group Medicare Advantage For 2026

Speaker: Youseline Poteau-Young and Renide Jean, EdD

Group Medicare Advantage is no longer a trend; it’s the prevailing model for Medicare-eligible retiree coverage. As costs rise and benefit expectations evolve, HR leaders are rethinking how to deliver sustainable, high-value retiree plans in a shifting health landscape. With Group Medicare growing in adoption and sophistication, 2025 will be a defining year for benefits professionals looking to modernize retiree offerings while managing long-term financial and administrative impact.

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Evaluate Employees On Their Actions Not Their Attire [poll results]

HR Bartender

'A few weeks ago, we ran a poll about professional uniforms. Not the company issued kind, but the idea of wearing the same thing every day (i.e. black turtleneck and jeans a la Steve Jobs). We asked you to weigh in and here’s what you said: I must admit that I’m surprised so many people would entertain the idea. I thought people might be hesitant to commit to the same thing every day.

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Coaching Your People?: Manage Risks

All Things Workplace

'We all want to stretch the capabilities of our team members. At the same time, think about minimizing failure when someone has a "stretch" goal with high risk attached. Any high risk goal can damage your reputation, your staff member, and even the organization. . Manage risks by discussing the actions your person plans to implement. Then, monitor the results and agree on frequent reviews to catch anything that needs adjusting before things get "off track.

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6 Truths about Training and Development

The People Equation

'Helping people learn new things is super-fun. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always gratifying. For over two decades, I was a corporate trainer, conducting in-person learning programs and later, webinars, to a wide array of employees. I’ve facilitated programs in warehouses, stuffy conference rooms, outdoors, and with simultaneous translation to groups of non-English speakers.

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The Best Time and Attendance Questions on Optimizing Your Business - Part Two

nettime solutions

'Just as we promised, today we''re delivering the next five questions (and answers) from our recent webinar on optimizing your business by managing time and attendance. If you missed yesterday''s post, you can check it out here. Can you prevent mobile punching based off the location of a specific device? Yes! There are a number of ways we can restict punching from a mobile device.

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Why Equity-Driven Talent Strategies Are The Competitive Advantage You Need

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, this presentation explores how Human Resources professionals can lead the transformation toward inclusive, equity-centered practices that don’t just align with organizational values but drive innovation, retention, and long-term profitability. Framed through the concept of the economics of belonging, we’ll examine how inclusive design across hiring, development, and leadership pipelines creates measurable value for both for-profit and nonprofit or

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What Does the Perfect Conference Look Like to You?

WorkHuman

'What if you and I could design a conference together? How do you think that would look? For one thing, I know it would be a fresh take on human resources and culture and leadership in the organization. It would probably also feature some of the amazing speakers and academics and authors we’ve discussed here on the blog. People talking about gratitude and giving, happiness and flow, positive psychology and creating an amazing place to work with a magnetic employer brand.

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Brewing Coffee & Leaders

Engage2Excel

'If you''re like me and countless other people, you start your day with a cup of coffee. And for many, you stick to one brand. For me, it''s Starbucks. So, when I came across a recent video interview by Kate Everson, Associate Editor at CLO , I couldn''t help but like the company just a little bit more.

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Top 2 Ways To Communicate…. with Me

Trish McFarlane

'How do you like people to communicate with you? Do you let them know? I have talked to so many people over the years that complain about the way that they are “forced” to communicate. Email seems to be the most disliked, if I’m using my totally unscientific research methods of word-of-mouth to compute. I could write a whole post on email etiquette that would make it better, but suffice to say that there are only two rules to follow: Only include the people truly necessary.

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Once Upon a Time and Attendance Solution (in honor of National Tell a Fairytale Day)

nettime solutions

'Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived an exhausted, overworked, under-appreciated payroll manager named Pam. Every day, Pam sifted through endless paper timesheets. Most employees forgot to write down their clock in/out time, so she had to chase them down in the hallways to get their correct hours. On top of that, Pam had an inbox full of vacation/personal time off (PTO) requests.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Automated Workforce Planning: Tactical or Strategic?

China Gorman

'An organization’s most critical assets are its employees. No other bothers to argue against that point any more. An organization’s workforce is also, however, its most expensive asset, and workforce management (the development of employees, retention of skilled talent, etc.) is consistently cited as one of the top issues facing organizations today.

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How to Bring Out the Best in Your Employees

Spark Hire

'As a manager, you set the tone within your office, whether you realize it or not. Your behavior, your words, and your guidance have a major impact on the productivity and morale within the business. In order to encourage your employees to bring their best to work each day, keep these points in mind: Value your employees’ big picture goals. While you want to be sure that each team member is doing their job to the fullest every day, realize that these people are human too.

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Truths in HR, Employment and Training – HR Carnival

The People Equation

'“Truth” is a funny word, because, c’mon – one person’s “truth” is another person’s delusion. That’s why I was intrigued when Dwane Lay of the Dovetail Software blog asked us to submit what we’ve learned to be true about the HR profession for this week’s Carnival of HR. I chose to focus on the training and development angle.

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Research Roundup: Millennials, Their Skills, and Their Training Needs

ATD Human Capital

'Most of us are aware of the growing presence of Millennials in the workplace. This ATD Research Week post, authored by ATD Research Specialist David Frankel (who is a Millennial!), reviews data from ATD and other resources on Millennials at work, their skills, and preparing them to become leaders. Click here to read full version.

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Protect Your Business and Stay On Top of Compliance

To keep your business running smoothly (and legally), HR needs to get compliance right every time. Our HR Compliance Checklist is your go-to guide to cover the basics and start your auditing processes, helping you identify and address any gaps in your HR functions. Remember, compliance rules can differ based on industry and location—you’ll still need to keep up with changing regulations, but our checklist can help you get started.

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Cringeworthy Feedback: How to Take it and How to Dish it Out

Trish McFarlane

'Feedback can hurt. I’ve seen it hundreds, maybe thousands of times in my career. I’ve received the painful “gift” of feedback from well-intentioned but unduly harsh bosses. I’ve watched as bright, creative souls were pounded day after day, year after year by tyrant supervisors. It is appalling. And if you’re in HR, it’s likely that you’ve given these types of leaders training at some point on how to give more constructive feedback.

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How Do We “Work Human?” Join Me in June to Find Out

RecognizeThis!

'by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – How and why we work matters as much as what we do. “So, what do you do?” That might be the most commonly asked question in social situations. The answer to that can be fairly straightforward – “I’m a consultant.” “I’m a doctor.” Far more interesting however, is the real answer to the question. Instead of the above “I’m a doctor,” perhaps, “I help give sick kids a future” would be a more accurate and engaging answer.

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Are You Using the Right Type of Leadership Power?

The People Equation

'Every leader has two types of power, and knowing when to use each type will determine your leadership success. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines power as, “ possession of control, authority, or influence over others.” Now, if you are an enlightened leader, most likely you will shudder at these words in reference to your leadership approach.

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