Ahmed's Universe

DECEMBER 19, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO Entering the global HRIS fray In August 2015 I wrote a post predicting that Cornerstone would have no choice but enter the global HRIS space with a core HR (or HR Admin) offering which I called Cornerstone HR. A couple of months later, at its annual event the company did indeed announce such an offering, calling it Link ( here's the post ) A couple of weeks ago, at the annual event held in London, Cornerstone announced a more beefed up version of Link which it now calls.Cornerston

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Achievers

DECEMBER 1, 2016

By: Meghan M. Biro. We’re way beyond the old paradigm of years-of-service plaques or holiday gift cards as a form of employee recognition. We know that such rewards, tied to tenure or sporadically bestowed on an individual employee for a job well done, fall short of achieving any larger goal. For employees, they do little to spur a sense of being truly valued by an organization.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 18, 2016

One of the things that I love about being in human resources is that the profession is constantly evolving. During this year’s HR Technology Conference , closing keynote speaker Dr. Peter Cappelli , professor of management at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, pointed out that HR used to be filled with industrial and organizational psychologists and today, HR jobs are requiring data science.

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15Five

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Human productivity can be difficult to measure, especially in some knowledge-worker roles. Take content marketing for example. What level of output indicates acceptable performance; one viral blog post per month or ten mediocre ones? Chicken productivity, on the other hand, has one simple success metric — how many eggs are in the basket? It may seem absurd to compare the efforts of these two very different species.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Ever feel like you’re on a malfunctioning treadmill that’s speeding out of control? You’re constantly running – meeting to meeting , big idea to big idea – but never catching up enough to move your business forward. In our frenetic and complex world, it’s easy to get distracted by peripheral noise and lose focus on execution. But the bottom line is that lack of execution costs you time and money.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you don’t relish the thought of hustling to a workplace every day or you’re having a hard time securing a local gig, there’s never been a better time to work from home: More than 40 million Americans do it, according to the advocacy group Telework Coalition. And as the economy improves, more companies will … Continue reading Quitting The Rat Race – The Best Jobs You Can Do from Home.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 6, 2016

By: Kellie Wong. Social Media and Blog Manager, Achievers. Do your employees feel recognized? Think carefully, because over 65 percent of employees report they don’t feel recognized at work. And lack of recognition just happens to be the number one reason why employees quit. Employee recognition drives employee engagement, and with higher employee engagement come lower turnover rates and stronger business results.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 13, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad , the world’s leader in Talent Activation, which transforms traditional talent management and employee engagement technology into a continuum of experiences for activating employees along their journeys—from start to finish. Check out their new eBook, “ Seeking Agility in Performance Management ”, which reports on the survey results from over 200 HR leaders in this important area.

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15Five

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This is a story about a man named Andrew. Andrew was an ambitious young accountant. He was smart and worked hard. And because he was smart, he caught the attention of people in charge of the business. As these things often go, he was promoted – the usual prize for being smart, working hard and putting the needs of the business first. And then it all started to go very wrong.

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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

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

When it comes to taking the next step in their professional lives, you can bet on people being careful with where they take the time to apply. This makes writing effective job postings more important than ever. Nowadays, you can’t simply list job duties and prerequisites and call it a day. You’re going to have to sell your company in order to attract the best talent.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Here Are 13 Workplace Distractions Robbing You of Productivity (And How to Fix Them). What if I were to tell that there’s a secret productivity troll running loose in your office? You can’t see or hear him, but he’s there, sabotaging your team’s ability to meet its goals, and sapping your company of precious resources. He thrives on company money, and each day he gobbles it up.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you don’t relish the thought of hustling to a workplace every day or you’re having a hard time securing a local gig, there’s never been a better time to work from home: More than 40 million Americans do it, according to the advocacy group Telework Coalition. And as the economy improves, more companies will … Continue reading Quitting The Rat Race – The Best Jobs You Can Do from Home.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The question of how to measure employee performance represents one of the last vestiges of old-school HR methodology. Today’s workforce is digitally transformed, highly social and mobile, made up of multiple generations, and collaborating across virtual and global locations. There has been a profound shift in the workforce away from hierarchical, top-down organizations towards teams and collaboration, where having a culture of recognition can drive engagement and results far more effectively tha

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 27, 2016

There’s no secret sauce for career success. If there was, we would all get an index card with the secret and everyone would be a high-performer. Boom! Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), it doesn’t work that way. We should consider that our careers are a work in progress. The business world is constantly changing. Our career goals should change along with it.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016

Is project management really all about dependencies, deliverables, and deadlines? Or is it about people and their specific, often unclearly defined demands? If you’re unable to answer with certainty, it’s quite possible that this insanely complex job is not for you. If, however, you’re skillful at being everywhere at once while focused on a single goal, consider applying.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 6, 2016

It might be the most wonderful time of the year. But some employers may find that the winter months bring unique questions as they try to create an inclusive, fair work environment for their diverse staff. From celebrations to office décor and vacation time, here’s how you can pull off the holiday season without a hitch this year. Celebrate the season.

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SnackNation

DECEMBER 5, 2016

13 Easy Ways to Create a Zen Office Space On a Budget. What do you think of when you hear the phrase “the modern workplace.”. If you’re like a lot of people, it’s probably words like “ultra-connected,” “demanding,” “always on,” or “stressful.” No wonder companies experience such high turnover, low productivity, and burnout. No bueno. Now imagine a workplace exemplified by the following: Peace.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It’s hard to attract and retain great employees. Worst of all, you may be doing things today that are keeping top applicants from considering opportunities at your dealership.

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Achievers

DECEMBER 13, 2016

By: Mike Vickers. Customer Training Manager, Achievers. Creating an engaged workforce is critical to business success. Engaged employees positively impact retention, absenteeism, productivity, customer ratings, profitability, and many other business outcomes – as outlined by Gallup. Sadly, only 32% of U.S. employees are engaged – meaning they are “involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace.

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 4, 2016

I had the opportunity to speak with some senior HR professionals and CEOs during this year’s Great Place to Work Small and Medium Business Conference. Every single person I spoke with said their biggest challenge is managing growth. Not just growth in terms of products, services and customers. But growth in terms of employees and morale. It occurred to me that the key to successful growth is values.

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15Five

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Never look back is a solid philosophy but is not applicable to every situation. If you’re driving on a busy freeway, for example, you should absolutely look back…and often. Living in the past can be unhealthy, but we should all periodically reflect to learn from our mistakes and our triumphs. We humans love our habits and cycles. The last week of December is traditionally the time when we look back on the year, take stock and glean the lessons so that we can start the new year with the r

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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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Insperity

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’re currently unprepared for an OSHA inspection , now is a great time to get your house in order. OSHA has increased its fines by 78 percent due to legislation requiring federal agencies to adjust for inflation. Before August 2016, the maximum non-repeated penalty was $7,000 per violation. Now, the maximum fine is $12,471. For willful or repeated violations, it has increased from $70,000 to $124,709.

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Hppy

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Generation Z could technically be classified as Millenials. But since older Millenials are now moving to the suburbs and starting families, the younger set has been dubbed Generation Z. Born in the time period between 1996 and 2010 , Generation Z currently ranges in age between 5 and about 20. This means the eldest amongst them is just on the cusp of searching for gainful employment for the first time in their lives.

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Hireology

DECEMBER 8, 2016

A DrivingSales + Hireology Webinar. As we round out 2016, it’s a great time to reflect on your team’s performance over the past 12 months. Were you staffed strongly or finding yourself in a scramble for talented employees? Did turnover have a meaningful impact on your bottom line?

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Achievers

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Studies on turnover estimate that when an employee leaves a company, it can cost the organization between 30 to 250 percent of that person’s annual salary due to factors like loss of productivity and other associated replacement costs. BambooHR shared its research on turnover with the Society for Human Resource Management , saying the average company is losing one-sixth of its new hires in the first six months.

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