Take It Personel-ly
JULY 20, 2016
Facebook is used by a lot of people around the world and by different age groups. It is a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. A lot of businesses are also using this social network giant for marketing their business as they can easily connect to their target audience, in their industry. All […].
Achievers
JULY 20, 2016
Are you ready to change the way the world works? Considering a 1% increase in employee engagement equates to an additional.6% growth in sales for companies, it’s not surprising that businesses are eager to find ways to improve in this area. Additionally, Gallup has found that companies in the top quartile of employee engagement see real measures of business success (compared to bottom-quartile organizations), including: 21% higher productivity. 22% higher profitability. 41% higher quality. 48% f
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15Five
JULY 6, 2016
Would you believe me if I told you that the happier your employees are, the more successful your company will be? It may sound like the definition of a “Care Bear” management style, but study after study has shown that employee happiness has a direct correlation to your bottom-line. Consider this: Companies with happy employees outperform the competition by 20% , and happy salespeople close 37% more sales.
HR Bartender
JULY 5, 2016
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Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?
Insperity
JULY 7, 2016
Some employees come with more self-confidence and self-reliance than others. Some seek constant reassurance from their manager, checking in more frequently than necessary for guidance. How can you, the manager, boost timid employees’ confidence so that they become more productive and assured? When faced with an employee who lacks self-confidence, it’s time to reach for these leadership techniques: 1.
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Take It Personel-ly
JULY 4, 2016
You’re used to focusing on promoting your skills and finessing your resume when it comes to getting a job, but what about evaluating your personality type? Not everyone is going to work in the same way or feel comfortable in the same roles. Your differences, thoughts and behaviors shape your personality — they’re natural facets […].
Hppy
JULY 11, 2016
Finding meaning is one of the great existential questions of life. Some people work their whole lives trying to figure out what their purpose is. Meaningful work has been continuously recognized as a key employee engagement driver. The forth report in Deloitte’s Talent 2020series, surveyed 560 employees across virtually every major industry and global region.
15Five
JULY 12, 2016
As 2015 came to an end, The Atlantic published an article entitled, 2015: The Best Year in History for the Average Human Being. Indeed for many of us things are better than ever — so good, in fact, that more and more of us have an opportunity to seek the highest levels of personal fulfillment — even at work. While things are looking better on average, plenty of people are still suffering.
HR Bartender
JULY 19, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to us by Paycom , a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software. Paycom was recently recognized as one of the “ 50 Most Engaged Workplaces ” by Achievers. Congrats on the company’s recognition and enjoy the post!). A couple of months ago, the much-awaited final ruling came from the U.S.
Speaker: Shawnequa Albert
As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.
Insperity
JULY 19, 2016
In an effort to improve tracking and prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is modernizing its system for collecting injury data. The new measure, issued on May 11, 2016, is intended to help protect the safety of American employees. According to OSHA, the new provisions make it easier to identify, inspect and target hazards at specific companies.
UpstartHR
JULY 5, 2016
I just wanted to say “thank you” for the last few years. I have enjoyed my work and appreciate the opportunity to contribute. As of today I am turning in my two week notice… Like you probably have, I have had multiple versions of that conversation with managers over the years. Sometimes it’s painful, and other times it’s a relief to put in your notice to depart.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 24, 2016
If you are looking for a great all around tablet for home and work, but that also rocks your entertainment needs, then you should consider the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro. This tablet is perfect for binge watching Netflix and for keeping everyone entertained while on vacation or while gathered with family and friends. Yet […].
Hppy
JULY 7, 2016
Change is rarely easy, especially when a habit has been formed. Just think about how difficult, stressful, and even annoying it can be when someone asks to change your morning routine or you are forced to change it. That is just one person. So imagine the challenges of trying to implement a change management process in an organization, where all people have different responses to change and ways of coping with it.
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15Five
JULY 14, 2016
Today we celebrate a huge milestone… this is our 300th Blog Post (cue celebratory trumpets, virtual balloons, and superfluous exclamation marks)!!! We’ve come a long way since our first blog post was published in April of 2013. Below, I share what we learned on the path to 300 and the 8 lessons you can apply to your own content marketing strategy. 1) Give ‘Em What They Want.
HR Bartender
JULY 15, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Congratulations to The Workforce Institute at Kronos , a think tank that helps organizations drive performance, for reaching the 500 blog post milestone ! Enjoy the post.). It’s time to shed the perception that exit interviews are simply an activity where employees say negative things about the company and their manager.
Insperity
JULY 28, 2016
Companies invest tremendous resources into employee personality and work style assessments, such as Emotional Intelligence, DISC , Myers Briggs or StrengthsFinder. While these can be fun and great team building exercises , the results don’t always lead to permanent behavior changes. How can managers turn short-term self-awareness into long-term changes in team interaction and productivity?
UpstartHR
JULY 24, 2016
Once you get into HR you’ll see. It sucks the life out of you and before long you’ll be like everyone else in HR–just hating your life and making it miserable for everyone else. That conversation with a friend prior to me taking my first HR job has been forever burned into my brain. On that day I promised myself that I would never follow that path, instead charting a direction that brought a positive approach and results to the people I worked with (both inside and outside HR).
Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC
The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 10, 2016
As with any outdoor music festival, you hope for sunny weather, but what you hope for does not always happen. Yesterday was one of those days at Bluesfest. It rained pretty much the whole time that I was there but the rain did not dampen my spirits, nor the attendees, nor Bluesfest volunteers. Everyone I […].
Winston Benefits
JULY 13, 2016
While it might not have the trendy appeal of CrossFit or yoga, walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to exercise. According to the Mayo Clinic , walking can help you manage your weight as well as prevent or manage heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. It’s easy on the body and easy to get started with.
Hppy
JULY 28, 2016
147% better performance compared to others. 25-65% less turnover. 37% fewer absences. According to a recent Gallup poll , those are just a few of the benefits of excellent employee engagement. But while the benefits are clear, less than 50% of executives know how to improve it. Enter gamification. . Gamification: a growing HR trend. Gamification is a growing trend in employee engagement that uses a digital environment to help employees reach certain goals and objectives.
HR Bartender
JULY 14, 2016
Not all goals are the same. That was a big takeaway for me from this year’s WorkHuman conference, hosted by Globoforce. Maybe on some level I knew this, but speaker Caroline Adams Miller really made me focus on the topic by discussing the difference between performance and learning goals. Performance goals are ones that focus on an outcome. The outcome (or goal) is based on performance.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Insperity
JULY 12, 2016
In the dog-eat-dog world of business it takes a tough boss to push people to be the best they can be. After all, most people will not go the extra mile at work without pressure from the top. Right? Not necessarily. A recent study conducted by CareerBuilder found that confident leaders who manage on the basis of open communication, mutual trust and understanding enjoy increased productivity, greater job satisfaction and fewer health issues – both for themselves and for their employees.
15Five
JULY 27, 2016
How many apps do you use every day, both personally and professionally? Are you feeling overSaaSified ? What we consume is important for our well-being, whether that’s a digital diet or an edible one. For physical health it’s important to not only eat well, but also to combine specific foods in the right combination for optimal impact. The same goes for exercise, certain complementary muscle groups should be worked out together on any given day.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 8, 2016
I admit that this is my first year attending Bluesfest in Ottawa. But there is always a first time for everything! And if the rest of my Bluesfest experience is anything like yesterday, then I will be returning year after year! I am attending 5 days of this annual outdoor music festival, that is taking […].
cipHR
JULY 29, 2016
Employee engagement is the result of a number of key factors, all of which business leaders need to encourage and nurture. Businesses can't force a culture in which employees are happy to advocate their brand. Below are 7 key elements of employee engagement and how brands can encourage them among their workforce. 1. Strive for happy and content employees.
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