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A useful framework for having a disciplinary meeting is to state evidence of the problem and immediately pose a question. Here are some example questions to ask during a discipline meeting: 1. Debra had to remind you three weeks in a row to get your sales report in on time.”. MORE
When done effectively meetings can be a major asset to organizations. But, when done incorrectly, meetings can be unproductive and a serious waste of time and money. The thing is, many individuals forego putting together an agenda for their meetings. Time is money. MORE
Meetings do matter. For me, their main importance is as a forum for making timely decisions that will benefit the business. But most people know the feeling of frustration when the meetings they have to attend get overlong and dull, or the subjects under discussion don’t concern them. MORE
Last week I asked my readers to complete a brief survey to help me understand the kinds of meetings you participate in and how you feel about them. I was initially somewhat surprised by that essentially positive assessment of meeting experiences. MORE
Determine the clarity of virtual context before and during virtual meetings. So you tee up these meetings to create greater attendee participation and engagement. Seriously, why do people attend your virtual event in the first place? One millimeter at a time. MORE
Nearly every spoof of corporate office culture has taken a dig at meetings ( this skit about real life conference calls is one of my favorites). I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say meetings are the bane of our existence at work. Eliminating meetings is a false goal. MORE
I finally decided it was time to go through them (enough is enough, even I have standards people!). Adding text messaging into the mix could be the answer to more effectively—and successfully—connecting with talent in real time. And just like artificial intelligence (AI), video interviewing and chatbot recruiting assistants are becoming more commonplace to help quickly screen candidates and quicken the hiring process, so too is texting. Time to Text? MORE
Peopletrail, a leading background check and employment screening company, announced today it will attend the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual convention, June 17-21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. It’s About Time. MORE
That includes your time & attendance software. How easy it is for temporary workers to understand and use your time & attendance can make all the difference when it comes to mitigating potential time theft. But it can also be time consuming. MORE
Booking a meeting room sounds like such a simple thing to do, doesn’t it? But offices only have a limited number of meeting rooms. The more employees, the more meetings, and the more difficult it gets. Especially at busy times of the year, such as during yearly appraisals. A booking system helps alleviate some of the pain by allowing employees to book their meeting rooms in advance. Simpler process, less stress, more time. Make meetings more immersive. MORE
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings? MORE
If an employee needs time off, qualified employees should know right away that there is a shift open. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off. You can keep your teams from overlapping by enforcing clock-in time. Track all time. MORE
Should I skip the holiday party unless I’m paid to attend? It is after hours and I found out from the HR manager that we are all expected to attend. I am part-time and hourly; the “after hours” part of this is four hours after my day usually ends, and I would not be paid for the time spent. and have my time respected? Technically, if the party is truly mandatory and you’re hourly, they need to pay you for your time there. MORE
If people thought time management was challenging ten years ago, they didn’t foresee the kinds of challenges people would be facing in today’s hyperconnected world. So, how can you step away from distractions and master the art of time management? Build your schedule with time blocks. MORE
Directives from HR in response to Covoid-19 have ranged from the cancellation of face to face meetings, restrictions on non essential business travel to an increased move towards remote working. Display screen equipment (DSE) workstation checklist. MORE
Love them or loathe them, business meetings play a big part in our day to day working lives. From the weekly team briefing to the all-important first meeting with a new client, there are certain rules of thumb which can make these events more enjoyable (or at least more bearable). Here are just eight dos and don’ts to remember next time you host a meeting. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a meeting which is totally irrelevant to you and your role. MORE
It’s time to retool your manufacturing workforce practices. It is time to adopt new workforce practices that make sense for the long run. And if an employee takes time off, others see the shift open. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off. MORE
Can I screen for candidates who won’t be uncomfortable with our cursing and crude jokes? It’s also important to make sure that “screening for cultural fit” doesn’t end up meaning “screening for people from similar demographic backgrounds,” which it may, even if you don’t intend it to. Getting paid to attend board meetings. I’m wondering this about board members — when they attend events at our nonprofit (meetings, etc.), MORE
My screen share showed an inappropriate browser tab during a meeting. In my role as project manager for my company, I frequently lead status or check-in meetings. We do these over video conference, and lately I’ve been sharing my screen to review the to-do list and ensure the notes that I capture are accurate. Today I was sharing my screen during a weekly meeting with a large group (nine people). I have been having a hard time for a few years now. MORE
If you are an adult reading this and have teens in your life, whether in your home or in your classroom, please take time each day to connect to your kids, all our kids , about the following: 1.) Allow them time daily to vent. by Jill Sylvester, LMHC. MORE
My coworker is lying about attending meetings. My fellow coworker, who is also a director in my unit, is supposed to attend a weekly meeting on marketing and report back to our staff. I have noticed that this director really couldn’t answer many of my questions about the marketing meetings when I would follow up with her reports. The head of Marketing told me that no one from our unit has attended the weekly meetings in six months. MORE
It’s tempting to fill these cracks with meetings: more standups, more weeklies, more 1 on 1s. Of course, meetings are a healthy part of effective remote team communication. But there’s a fine line between careful meeting-planning and unnecessary micromanagement. MORE
But even with technology to keep us connected and productive , collaborating with teammates over instant messenger and keeping meetings focused over video conferences can be challenging. Otherwise, I ask to be briefed on the meeting output in an email afterwards.”. MORE
Christina enjoyed her time as a student at North Dallas High School so much that she returned as a teacher. She agreed, with a caveat: She needed to be released in time to attend the graduation ceremony Saturday. Now it was time to get serious about controlling her diet. MORE
When it came time for the first planning meetings, I was excluded from the invites by my boss. I gather he implied it was because our other coworker wastes time with long-winded, off-topic explanations, and just having Mark there would be more efficient. My boss said that was fine and that I could bring the new team member up to speed and she could attend too. ” It was a shared screen from the project head’s computer and someone else was controlling her screen. MORE
One of my favorite instances of this benefit is the annual ExactHire company meeting. Having at least six of these yearly meetings under our belt now, I can say we’ve definitely improved our efficiency and meeting outcomes over the years. 10 – Respect everyone’s time. MORE
The right words are coming more easily than usual, and you’ve almost completely lost track of time. Just as you’re approaching peak productivity, a calendar reminder blinks onto the middle of your screen: MEETING IN 5 MINUTES. Why Meetings are a Drain. Take Meeting Notes. MORE
It’s challenging in good times to lead a company. In uncertain times like these, how do you look through the unfolding darkness to be the leader you need to be? ” MEET CHLOE. Chloe attends a public school. MORE
I got in trouble for saying “bite me” in a meeting. I recently attended an intense work group meeting with my boss and a coworker. Everyone laughed it off at the time, but in a recent routine meeting with the boss I was reprimanded. The times I’ve tried to turn down partnerships (while giving my reason why), I’ve been met with sayings such as, “We’ll just talk it out like adults,” or, “it won’t change our relationship.” MORE
Yesterday’s Advisor celebrated Back to the Future: Part II on the date of Emmett “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly time-traveling to October 21, 2015—and it highlighted a few scenes that were surprisingly applicable to HR. ’ Let’s consider the implications of this on-screen firing. MORE
We’re big fans of finding ways to help you save time. That’s why we’ve combined some of our customer success stories and case studies to create a fictional account of the different ways employees can save time using calendar sync. 9:30am: Meet new employee. MORE
Department of Labor says 78 million Americans — about 59% of the workforce — punch a time clock every day. If your company has hourly workers, you know that keeping track of time and attendance is a challenge. to 5% of gross payroll to time clock fraud each year. MORE
As a part of my series about “How extremely busy executives make time to be great parents” I had the pleasure to interview Jordan Monroe, co-founder of Owlet Baby Care, a health technology company founded by a team of passionate parents in 2013 with a mission to revolutionize infant care. MORE
A reader writes: My boss, the president of our company, constantly looks at his phone during meetings. One example is the weekly meetings he sets up for my coworkers and me so we can give him weekly updates. However, he either doesn’t attend or looks at his phone the entire time. Today, he asked that I set up a meeting so he could point out some changes he’d like to see on the draft of a project I’m working on that I sent out. MORE
Below are 5 types of HR software that can give you r HR team the flexibility they need so they are able to effectively and accurately meet the demands of your business. Scheduling is often integrated with time and attendance software. 2: Time & Attendance. MORE
Has anyone ever been excited about attending a sales meeting? Now try convincing your sales team to get pumped about an upcoming meeting during a pandemic. Thankfully, you can use the following hacks to ensure that your meetings will be fruitful and worth their time. MORE
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
That includes your time & attendance software. How easy it is for temporary workers to understand and use your time & attendance can make all the difference when it comes to mitigating potential time theft. But it can also be time consuming.
HR Morning
APRIL 15, 2019
Department of Labor says 78 million Americans — about 59% of the workforce — punch a time clock every day. If your company has hourly workers, you know that keeping track of time and attendance is a challenge. to 5% of gross payroll to time clock fraud each year.
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Babette Ten Haken - Professional Development
APRIL 14, 2020
Determine the clarity of virtual context before and during virtual meetings. So you tee up these meetings to create greater attendee participation and engagement. Seriously, why do people attend your virtual event in the first place? One millimeter at a time.
Thrive Global
APRIL 24, 2020
But even with technology to keep us connected and productive , collaborating with teammates over instant messenger and keeping meetings focused over video conferences can be challenging. Otherwise, I ask to be briefed on the meeting output in an email afterwards.”.
Thrive Global
APRIL 20, 2020
Has anyone ever been excited about attending a sales meeting? Now try convincing your sales team to get pumped about an upcoming meeting during a pandemic. Thankfully, you can use the following hacks to ensure that your meetings will be fruitful and worth their time.
Future of Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings?
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Business Management Daily
MAY 21, 2020
A useful framework for having a disciplinary meeting is to state evidence of the problem and immediately pose a question. Here are some example questions to ask during a discipline meeting: 1. Debra had to remind you three weeks in a row to get your sales report in on time.”.
ExactHire HR Trends
DECEMBER 1, 2016
One of my favorite instances of this benefit is the annual ExactHire company meeting. Having at least six of these yearly meetings under our belt now, I can say we’ve definitely improved our efficiency and meeting outcomes over the years. 10 – Respect everyone’s time.
Bonusly
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
The right words are coming more easily than usual, and you’ve almost completely lost track of time. Just as you’re approaching peak productivity, a calendar reminder blinks onto the middle of your screen: MEETING IN 5 MINUTES. Why Meetings are a Drain. Take Meeting Notes.
PI Worldwide
JUNE 24, 2020
It’s tempting to fill these cracks with meetings: more standups, more weeklies, more 1 on 1s. Of course, meetings are a healthy part of effective remote team communication. But there’s a fine line between careful meeting-planning and unnecessary micromanagement.
WorkHuman
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Nearly every spoof of corporate office culture has taken a dig at meetings ( this skit about real life conference calls is one of my favorites). I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say meetings are the bane of our existence at work. Eliminating meetings is a false goal.
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HR Daily Advisor
JULY 23, 2018
Meetings do matter. For me, their main importance is as a forum for making timely decisions that will benefit the business. But most people know the feeling of frustration when the meetings they have to attend get overlong and dull, or the subjects under discussion don’t concern them.
Business2Community Leadership
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
When done effectively meetings can be a major asset to organizations. But, when done incorrectly, meetings can be unproductive and a serious waste of time and money. The thing is, many individuals forego putting together an agenda for their meetings. Time is money.
Ask a Manager
MAY 15, 2017
My coworker is lying about attending meetings. My fellow coworker, who is also a director in my unit, is supposed to attend a weekly meeting on marketing and report back to our staff. I have noticed that this director really couldn’t answer many of my questions about the marketing meetings when I would follow up with her reports. The head of Marketing told me that no one from our unit has attended the weekly meetings in six months.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 15, 2018
My screen share showed an inappropriate browser tab during a meeting. In my role as project manager for my company, I frequently lead status or check-in meetings. We do these over video conference, and lately I’ve been sharing my screen to review the to-do list and ensure the notes that I capture are accurate. Today I was sharing my screen during a weekly meeting with a large group (nine people). I have been having a hard time for a few years now.
Thrive Global
MARCH 13, 2020
If people thought time management was challenging ten years ago, they didn’t foresee the kinds of challenges people would be facing in today’s hyperconnected world. So, how can you step away from distractions and master the art of time management? Build your schedule with time blocks.
Peopletrail
JUNE 15, 2018
Peopletrail, a leading background check and employment screening company, announced today it will attend the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual convention, June 17-21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. It’s About Time.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Christina enjoyed her time as a student at North Dallas High School so much that she returned as a teacher. She agreed, with a caveat: She needed to be released in time to attend the graduation ceremony Saturday. Now it was time to get serious about controlling her diet.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 10, 2018
I finally decided it was time to go through them (enough is enough, even I have standards people!). Adding text messaging into the mix could be the answer to more effectively—and successfully—connecting with talent in real time. And just like artificial intelligence (AI), video interviewing and chatbot recruiting assistants are becoming more commonplace to help quickly screen candidates and quicken the hiring process, so too is texting. Time to Text?
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Should I skip the holiday party unless I’m paid to attend? It is after hours and I found out from the HR manager that we are all expected to attend. I am part-time and hourly; the “after hours” part of this is four hours after my day usually ends, and I would not be paid for the time spent. and have my time respected? Technically, if the party is truly mandatory and you’re hourly, they need to pay you for your time there.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 5, 2019
When it came time for the first planning meetings, I was excluded from the invites by my boss. I gather he implied it was because our other coworker wastes time with long-winded, off-topic explanations, and just having Mark there would be more efficient. My boss said that was fine and that I could bring the new team member up to speed and she could attend too. ” It was a shared screen from the project head’s computer and someone else was controlling her screen.
Effortless HR
APRIL 14, 2018
Love them or loathe them, business meetings play a big part in our day to day working lives. From the weekly team briefing to the all-important first meeting with a new client, there are certain rules of thumb which can make these events more enjoyable (or at least more bearable). Here are just eight dos and don’ts to remember next time you host a meeting. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a meeting which is totally irrelevant to you and your role.
nettime solutions
MARCH 23, 2016
Below are 5 types of HR software that can give you r HR team the flexibility they need so they are able to effectively and accurately meet the demands of your business. Scheduling is often integrated with time and attendance software. 2: Time & Attendance.
SwipeClock
JULY 7, 2020
If an employee needs time off, qualified employees should know right away that there is a shift open. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off. You can keep your teams from overlapping by enforcing clock-in time. Track all time.
SwipeClock
MAY 19, 2020
It’s time to retool your manufacturing workforce practices. It is time to adopt new workforce practices that make sense for the long run. And if an employee takes time off, others see the shift open. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off.
Cronofy
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Booking a meeting room sounds like such a simple thing to do, doesn’t it? But offices only have a limited number of meeting rooms. The more employees, the more meetings, and the more difficult it gets. Especially at busy times of the year, such as during yearly appraisals. A booking system helps alleviate some of the pain by allowing employees to book their meeting rooms in advance. Simpler process, less stress, more time. Make meetings more immersive.
HR Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 22, 2015
Yesterday’s Advisor celebrated Back to the Future: Part II on the date of Emmett “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly time-traveling to October 21, 2015—and it highlighted a few scenes that were surprisingly applicable to HR. ’ Let’s consider the implications of this on-screen firing.
CakeHR
MARCH 29, 2020
Directives from HR in response to Covoid-19 have ranged from the cancellation of face to face meetings, restrictions on non essential business travel to an increased move towards remote working. Display screen equipment (DSE) workstation checklist.
Thrive Global
MAY 11, 2020
It’s challenging in good times to lead a company. In uncertain times like these, how do you look through the unfolding darkness to be the leader you need to be? ” MEET CHLOE. Chloe attends a public school.
Thrive Global
JUNE 30, 2020
As a part of my series about “How extremely busy executives make time to be great parents” I had the pleasure to interview Jordan Monroe, co-founder of Owlet Baby Care, a health technology company founded by a team of passionate parents in 2013 with a mission to revolutionize infant care.
Cronofy
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
We’re big fans of finding ways to help you save time. That’s why we’ve combined some of our customer success stories and case studies to create a fictional account of the different ways employees can save time using calendar sync. 9:30am: Meet new employee.
Ask a Manager
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
I got in trouble for saying “bite me” in a meeting. I recently attended an intense work group meeting with my boss and a coworker. Everyone laughed it off at the time, but in a recent routine meeting with the boss I was reprimanded. The times I’ve tried to turn down partnerships (while giving my reason why), I’ve been met with sayings such as, “We’ll just talk it out like adults,” or, “it won’t change our relationship.”
Thrive Global
MARCH 17, 2020
If you are an adult reading this and have teens in your life, whether in your home or in your classroom, please take time each day to connect to your kids, all our kids , about the following: 1.) Allow them time daily to vent. by Jill Sylvester, LMHC.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 21, 2016
A reader writes: My boss, the president of our company, constantly looks at his phone during meetings. One example is the weekly meetings he sets up for my coworkers and me so we can give him weekly updates. However, he either doesn’t attend or looks at his phone the entire time. Today, he asked that I set up a meeting so he could point out some changes he’d like to see on the draft of a project I’m working on that I sent out.
Ask a Manager
AUGUST 31, 2016
Can I screen for candidates who won’t be uncomfortable with our cursing and crude jokes? It’s also important to make sure that “screening for cultural fit” doesn’t end up meaning “screening for people from similar demographic backgrounds,” which it may, even if you don’t intend it to. Getting paid to attend board meetings. I’m wondering this about board members — when they attend events at our nonprofit (meetings, etc.),
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