TLNT: The Business of HR

DECEMBER 16, 2014

'The candidate-driven market is here to stay and the pace at which candidates are rejecting offers is quickening. MRINetwork’s most recent Recruiter Sentiment Study says that 83 percent of the 333 responding recruiters describe the current employment market as candidate-driven. In three years, the percentage of recruiters who say candidates are in the driver’s seat has risen 29 points.

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HR Trends Staffing Recruitment Talent Management 109

HR Times

DECEMBER 3, 2014

'Part I: The rise of contingent talent. Posted by Michael Gretczko and John J. Gillen on December 3, 2014. HR’s identity is built around managing the people side of the business — recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining the workforce needed to keep the organization up and running. But now that workforce is fundamentally changing. Contingent workers — “non-employees” not legally employed by the companies they work for — make up close to 20% of the workforce, and their numbers are growing at

Talent Management 95

Talent Management Talent Experience Staffing Talent Acquisition 95

HRExecutive

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'Haven’t seen one of these for awhile. With the economy slowly, but surely making its way back (at least for now), cases involving unemployment discrimination have taken a back seat to recruiting and talent management, as stories go. But as this New York Post piece from earlier this month suggests, the issue appears alive and well in a Manhattan-based staffing agency.

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Discrimination Recruitment Hiring Staffing 92

Everyday People

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

'This past week I got to do something that I haven’t done often over the past few years. I was interviewing potential candidates to become Team Members for one of our pizzerias. Typically, our great Managers interview, but I got to help this week because we had a bigger hiring need. It was energizing to sit across the table to learn about people who are interested in joining us.

Talent Experience 102

Talent Experience Recruitment Hiring Staffing 102

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Cornerstone On Demand

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'What does it take to be a good leader? A few standout qualities are accountability, resilience, and compassion. What does it take to be a thriving entrepreneur? Creativity, courage, and an infallible spirit can make the difference between freedom and free fall. That being said, fostering these traits is far easier said than done. We need examples and inspiration so we can shape our own experience.

Talent Management 450

Talent Management Talent Experience Examples 450

UpstartHR

DECEMBER 8, 2014

'There is a phenomenon that doesn’t get talked about much publicly, but it’s something that in-the-trenches HR folks deal with fairly regularly. While we want to “rise up” and think about big picture, have a strategic viewpoint, and assume the best , there are always going to be friction points that hold us back. It’s a part of the whole “working with people” thing. :-) Today I want to talk through a few recent questions I have received around the impact

Recruitment 236

Recruitment Hiring Employee Relations Payroll 236

RecognizeThis!

DECEMBER 29, 2014

'by Brenda Pohlman. Recognize This! — Sharing appreciation and gratitude for others should be simple to encourage frequent, timely praise and recognition. When was the last time you used a fax machine? I recently had the pleasure (ahem) of being re-acquainted with this office equipment fixture of old while trying to execute a recognition moment of sorts.

Employee Recognition 197

Employee Recognition Time and Attendance Guidelines System 197

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 Employee Engagement Talent Experience Metrics 164

ATD Human Capital

AUGUST 11, 2014

'Your job as a leader is to make people uncomfortable. Pursuing ambitious goals, confronting significant challenges, and moving into uncharted territories require people to embrace discomfort. Click here to read full version.

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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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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.

Recruitment 168

Recruitment Jobvite Talent Acquisition Hiring 168

The HR Capitalist

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'In case you missed it, UAB Football is dead. . Technically, the UAB President and the university made the decision to shut down the Division 1 FBS program, which went 6-6 this year and is bowl eligible. Reasons provided by the leadership of UAB state that the program lost too much money and wasn''t sustainable, but most people think it is a power play by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System.

Coaching 175

Coaching Recruitment Conference Retirement 175

Hyrell

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Virtual interviews (or video interviews) are no longer a hiring trend—they’re commonplace. According to an August 2012 study , 67 percent of of HR managers said they conducted video interviews in the hiring process “very often,” while another 10 percent said they did so “somewhat often.” Today, we can assume those numbers are even greater.

Hiring 143

Hiring Trends Study 143

Trish McFarlane

DECEMBER 31, 2014

'On this final day of 2014, I’m making some observations about the workplace for the coming year. Why observations and not predictions? Recently, I talked with Steve Boese about predictions and trends on an episode of HR Happy Hour. I am very particular when it comes to using those terms. I think those words are powerful when backed up by research or data that leads to the prediction and I’ll leave that to my work with my colleagues at Brandon Hall Group.

Employee Engagement 160

Employee Engagement Trends Training Data 160

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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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

Company 141

Company Talent Acquisition Hiring Groups 141

Cornerstone On Demand

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

'The entertainment industry has recently lost a legend in the form of writer/director/producer Mike Nichols. In honor of his unparalleled contributions to American stage and screen, we present five essential lessons about the workplace we've gleaned over the course Nichols' prolific career. 1. Say "Yes, and." Nichols was instrumental in founding Chicago's famed Second City Improv troupe, where Tina Fey and so many other talented comedic performers got their start.

Talent Management 403

Talent Management Screening Course Industry 403

HR Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.

Recruitment 359

Recruitment iCIMS How To Talent Experience 359

Workboard

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Now is the perfect time to experience gratitude. It’s the ultimate win/win: we feel great when we experience gratitude and, when we share it, other people feel great too.

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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

ATS 204

ATS Employee Recognition Coaching Wellness 204

WorkHuman

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'One of the most important events in an employee’s career is their first day of work. There’s a constant conversation about making sure an employee is welcomed and made to feel a part of the company on Day One. Every year, employees remember their work anniversary. Anniversaries are special and important events in a person’s life. Whether they are personal anniversaries or professional ones.

Onboarding 195

Onboarding Company Resources Examples 195

ATD Human Capital

AUGUST 13, 2014

'As we develop our current and emerging leaders, it''s critical to introduce the ideas of flexibility, thinking on your feet, collaboration, and acceptance. Author Karen Hough introduces such principles that allow improvisers to be brilliant in the moment. Click here to read full version.

Employee Engagement 184

Employee Engagement 184

China Gorman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

'Oxford Economics and SAP recently released the report “ Workforce 2020: The Looming Talent Crisis ” aimed at understanding the opportunities and challenges of the evolving workforce. The research is based on survey responses from over 2,700 executives and more than 2,700 employees in 27 countries. Understanding the core characteristics of “the new face of work,” as SAP puts it, is an important step in recognizing the opportunities and challenges that will come with it.

Compensation 160

Compensation Recruitment Training Survey 160

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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Newmeasures

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Remarkable—according to Merriam-Webster the term remarkable means unusual or surprising, likely to be noticed. Yet the very act of striving to be remarkable is a contradiction to our research regarding remarkable leaders. Being noticed is hardly a characteristic of a leader that is admired, followed and held in esteem in our discussions with thousands of employees over the last 19 years.

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Peoplefluent

APRIL 29, 2014

'Tuesday, April 29, 2014 :00am. The Power of Video: Recruiting, Branding and Engagement By Meghan Biro. [Today’s guest blog post is from Meghan Biro, CEO of TalentCulture Consulting Group.]. One of my forever memes is workplace culture. Another is employee and workplace engagement, and yet another is employer brand. Each of these memes is bound up in the Meta-theme of Emotional Intelligence.

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Recruitment Groups 94

Trish McFarlane

DECEMBER 27, 2014

'The end of December is a time of reflection for many. We review our lives from a personal and business perspective. It’s also a time to think about clean slates and starting the new year off right. For many, that means resolutions about health and wealth. For others, it is a time of predictions. For me, it means one thing- – The Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

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Spark Hire

DECEMBER 13, 2014

'When I first started interviewing as a manager, I rarely included my team on the interviews. However, at some point I decided I would give it a try and it changed my interview and consideration process. This was not an easy change and at times it caused the interview process to drag out longer than anticipated, but it was worth every additional second, minute, and day that was added.

Hiring 147

Hiring Recruitment Wellness Company 147

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