Ahmed's Universe
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
'PARIS My interest and experience in M&A activities in the HR services and technology space go back to Oracle''s long, hostile and headline-grabbing acquisition of PeopleSoft in 2003. I was involved in the transaction, especially with the preparation of the case before the European Commission which had tried to block the acquisition on anti-trust grounds.
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Have you ever wondered why an interviewer asks certain interview questions? Some of the questions seem so vague and random that it can be hard to figure out the logic behind the interview process. What’s right? What’s wrong? What does the hiring manager really want to hear? Below is a quick guide to the translations for some of the most common interview questions.
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Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
In the case of performance-based termination, employees are typically given a 90 day notice to improve their performance. But a violation of company policy requires a different tactic. Unlike performance-based termination, severely violating the rules can call for immediate dismissal. Before you fire an employee for a rules violation, make sure your expectations were obvious to all employees from the start.
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
We all knew schoolyard bullies, and, if we were lucky, they left us alone. Sadly, research indicates many workers are targets of “workyard” bullies. And workplace bullying comes with significant costs. The post 7 steps to help prevent and address workplace bullying appeared first on Business Management Daily.
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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a bind when they are in a job searchand aren’t connected to anyone who can help. Flossing your teeth daily is proactive and preventive dental care.
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Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Deciding how much of your career chronology to report on your resume can be a tricky thing. If you focus on information too far in the past, an employer may quickly figure out how old you are and possibly discriminate against you based on your age. But if you don’t report early career experience, a hiring manager may determine that your omission was deceptive once they meet you, and this could damage your candidacy as well.
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
After 9/11 I took the subway down to lower Manhattan because it was something I felt I needed to do. Like many people, I’d been struggling with how to make sense of it all, how to explain it to my young children who were surrounded by reminders of that day, and how to come to terms with my own mortality. I felt like I needed to document the day in some way.
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
My son says I work too much. He sees me at my desk when he leaves for school in the morning long before the start of the traditional workday. He often sees me there again when he first returns home from school in the afternoon. And he sees me sitting beside him and working again while he is doing his homework in the evening. He thinks I’m an anomaly.
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
This week my first child began her college career. I’ve told her dozens of stories about my college experience but on this day I was thinking more about the college experience from the parent’s perspective. The day brought back a memory of my father and bringing my older brother to college over 35 years ago. My dad was one of the least pretentious people I have ever met, but when we brought my brother to school, dad decided to hire a limo service (we didn’t own a car) to transp
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Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
We are big fans of Project Runway in my house which prompted me to read Tim Gunn’s book, ‘ Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Lessons for Making it Work.’ In the book, Gunn reveals stories of the fashion world’s greatest divas and dirt on Project Runway contestants and judges. The book outlines 18 rules for how to succeed in life and touches on the importance of good manners and hard work as a means for getting ahead.
Talent Culture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Each year, Career Directors International hosts the resume writing industry’s most prestigious Toast of the Resume Industry™ (TORI) resume writing competition. Resume writers from around the world compete for awards in 9 writing categories and Career Solvers has made it to the final round! Career Solvers has received 15 nominations in the past and 6 wins.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
When you are coming up with employee rewards and incentives, paying more does not necessarily mean that something will work more effectively. From a star sticker chart to leaving a quick note at an employee’s desk thanking them for their hard work, employees appreciate being appreciated. But the trick is to give them what they want, not what you think is cool.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
Group health insurance costs are skyrocketing all across the country. The average annual medical insurance premium for single coverage is $4,824, and $13,375 for family coverage, according to the Kaiser Foundation’s (KFF) 2009 Annual Survey of Employer Health Benefits. The report also shows that premiums have increased 5 percent from 2008. To save money, many small businesses feel forced to drop their company-sponsored health plans.
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Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Think of any position in your company. How would you describe the job to someone? What goals should a person in the position strive toward? Accurate and effective job descriptions can help employees and managers best define the expectations of any position in any company. Once viewed only as a hiring tool, job descriptions are now used to educate. “If you want someone to come in and save you half a million in costs, say it,” says Anthony L.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
No one exists in a vacuum. And while you may wish that employees could ignore all of their personal problems and responsibilities once they cross your threshold, that’s just not possible. Whether they are struggling with substance abuse, caring for an ailing family member or buried in debt, any number of problems can cause your employees to perform at less than peak levels.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
When it comes to the workplace, employees have expectations of the companies they work for, just as the company has expectations of those workers. And when it comes to protecting personal information, nowhere is this trust more important for employees. Confidential employee information can include: Full name. Address. Social security number. Background check authorization.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Don’t talk about someone’s differences, right? Not necessarily. There are healthy discussions to be had when the issue of diversity is addressed with sensitivity. You can use respectful conversations to better understand your employees and to acknowledge their values. Here are some success stories about diversity in the workplace — with one not-so-successful tale.
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Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
When an employee leaves suddenly or unexpectedly , it may be an indication that trouble is on the horizon. It isn’t wise to simply write off the employee as a bad egg. There may be a legitimate reason for their bad attitude. You may soon be slammed with a discrimination or harassment lawsuit, or you could become the victim of intellectual property theft.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
It was one of the best days of your life when you finally terminated Pete the Problem Employee. Gone were his bad attitude, innumerable infractions and slipshod work. But, like a bad penny, Pete resurfaces weeks or months later in the form of an unemployment claim. Is it worth fighting his allegations that he is now unemployed through no fault of his own?
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Building a better workplace is more than just an idea for making work fun: it can help you make the most of your human capital and ensure that your enterprise is receiving the highest return on investment (ROI) from your employees. However, many busy business owners may think the idea of improving the work environment is often too difficult and/or time consuming.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Whether it’s raining cats and dogs or your city is covered in a record amount of snow, conducting business during times of inclement weather can be a challenge for employers. Balancing the safety of employees and the needs of your business can be tough. While an inclement weather policy can clarify your expectations for employee attendance during bad weather, the final decision of whether to advise employees to stay home, leave early or head to work is a call for managers.
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
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