Achievers

JANUARY 10, 2014

HRPA’s 2014 Annual Conference and Trade Show is just around the corner, and will help examine how HR can actively innovate and help differentiate their organizations to create change and success. On January 22 – 24, HR professionals will gather at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to participate in over 100+ sessions and keynotes from Dan Pontefract , Susan Cain and Geoff Colvin.

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Talent Culture

JANUARY 20, 2014

'There’s been a lot of press about Yahoo COO Henrique de Castro getting fired by CEO Marissa Mayer after just one year in the job. Much of the press revolves around his $109M severance package because people are dumbfounded by how anyone could receive so much money for failing. But let’s examine the circumstances under which de Castro accepted the position.

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Insperity

JANUARY 16, 2014

It takes a lot of work to get qualified job candidates in your door for an interview. But, that’s not always your toughest task. Developing interview questions that will give you the answers you need to make the best hiring decision for your business can prove to be much more difficult. But there’s no need to walk into the interview room feeling unprepared, or to walk out feeling unsure about the candidate’s potential at your company.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 30, 2014

Is your experience trying to get Excel data into PowerPoint filled with frustration? Microsoft Certified Trainer Melissa Esquibel provides video tips. The post Getting Excel into PowerPoint painlessly 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

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Achievers

JANUARY 22, 2014

World-class companies are world-class for many reasons: a network of fiercely loyal customers, ready to defend the brand at any moment; a product or service line that’s constantly innovating the space and providing customer value; and high-performing employees who sing the brand’s praises both inside and outside its walls. And at the core of all of these winning attributes is one thing: engaged employees who are motivated and committed to acting in the company’s best interest.

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Achievers

JANUARY 8, 2014

Imagine a company where bosses do not exist. Sound crazy? At online retailer Zappos it’s now part of their competitive strategy to sustain its winning culture as the company grows. According to a recent article featured in the Washington Post , Zappos has implemented an unusual approach called a “holacracy,” which “replaces the traditional corporate chain of command with a series of overlapping, self-governing ‘circles’.

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Achievers

JANUARY 8, 2014

Today, more than 75 percent of the North American workforce is mobile, causing work and life to be more intertwined than ever, and as a result, our work environments and our well-being are becoming more inextricably linked. Throughout 2013, Gallup posted the results of year-round surveys revealing “Americans’ mental state, exercise and eating habits, healthcare coverage, physical health, and financial wellbeing.

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Achievers

JANUARY 8, 2014

It was a big year for Employee Success™. In 2013, more employees went mobile than ever before (75 percent of North American workers are!) and became globally dispersed (30 percent of the workforce is remote, and counting) and the workforce moved closer to a Millennial-dominated demographic (coming in 2020). With these major workforce changes, the pressure is on for employers to engage, align, and recognize their A-players.

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Achievers

JANUARY 8, 2014

The latest Achievers Newsletter, “Triumph Over Disengagement: Improve Engagement with Recognition,” featuring Gartner research, provides deep insight into the changing landscape of employee reward and engagement programs. Based on the proliferation of emerging technologies, HR and business leaders have begun to see a migration from traditional reward programs to “social-enabled technologies that support pay-for-performance strategies and align recognition and reward initiatives with company and

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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

JANUARY 7, 2014

'So the new year is here and everyone is trying to stick to their resolutions to eat better, exercise more, save money, etc. But what about your career? Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects in 2014? Here are 7 easy steps you can take right now to get your career on course and ensure you are prepared for future opportunities.

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Talent Culture

JANUARY 15, 2014

'The Execu-Search Group, an executive search firm based in Manhattan, recently surveyed 195 of their clients to uncover their hiring plans for 2014 and the in-demand skills they believed would play a part in their decision. Below are the survey findings on their top four in-demand skills across 5 business areas. Accounting & Finance . Technical Accounting.

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Talent Culture

JANUARY 14, 2014

'If you are looking for a resume writer that specializes in your industry or job function, Career Solvers may be the perfect fit. In addition to four resume writing credentials, Career Solvers holds six specialty resume writing credentials in the following areas: Sales & Business Development. Financial Service. Information Technology. Public Relations & Marketing.

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Talent Culture

JANUARY 10, 2014

'Out of every 100 resumes I review, approximately 95 of them start off with a reference to the personal attributes that candidate believes they possess. The logic here is that these descriptive words will verify the person’s abilities and make them a more desirable candidate in the hiring manager’s eyes. I actually believe that using these words makes the candidate far less desirable.

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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

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Insperity

JANUARY 22, 2014

Half of all hourly workers leave new jobs in the first four months, and half of senior outside hires fail within 18 months, according to the SHRM Foundation’s report, Onboarding New Employees: Maximizing Success. When you consider the costs of recruiting and hiring , those figures translate into a lot of money wasted for employers – not to mention the lost time.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 17, 2014

Suppose that a family member has to move into an assisted living facility. Although nursing expenses are generally deductible as medical expenses, the lines can get blurred. The post Secure deductions at assisted living facilities appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Achievers

JANUARY 13, 2014

According to Gallup, a large majority (70 percent!) of the American working population is not engaged at work. This is a missed opportunity for employers because engagement is an effective tool to boost bottom-line results through alignment and increased productivity. Most importantly, it builds a competitive employer brand that attracts, retains, and inspires top performers.

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Insperity

JANUARY 13, 2014

Community rating is a method for pricing insurance that pools policyholders within a geographic area into a single risk pool (a “community”) and charges them the same premium regardless of health, gender or other factors. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that insurers selling small group products use an adjusted community rating methodology that limits the number of factors used to calculate premiums and how much premiums can vary based on these factors.

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