HR Bartender
APRIL 25, 2017
There are many skills that managers can learn on the job. For example, they can learn how to approve time cards, the key elements in an employment law, or the steps in conducting a good interview. But there are some basic skills or qualities that organizations want to see in managers from day one. So, if you’re an HR professional trying to communicate expectations for the management team, this list might be helpful.
Achievers
APRIL 18, 2017
By: Coralie Sawruk Strategic Business Transformation Consultant. With a steady increase in employable candidates, and the continued exodus of baby boomers, millennials are now in a position to have a major influence on their workplaces. But according to a recent study by Gallup, only 29% of millennials are engaged at work. This shouldn’t come as a surprise; millennials make no secret as to what they feel makes a workplace engaging.
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15Five
APRIL 27, 2017
One on One Meetings are one of the most important tools available to managers, and they are instrumental to running a successful company. Yet many managers treat them as a nice-to-have or cancel them in lieu of other matters. By cancelling or neglecting one on ones, we miss out on the opportunity to improve employee performance and positively impact the company culture.
Insperity
APRIL 27, 2017
Many organizations are facing a worrisome situation – retirement looms for a large percentage of their workforce and younger workers aren’t yet ready to fill those shoes. What strategies can you implement to proactively preserve the wealth of institutional knowledge that drives your company’s productivity? Here are eight tips to help soon-to-be-retiring employees make a smooth exit. 1.
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Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 21, 2017
It takes a diverse set of skills to outgrow modest circumstances and advance to the pinnacle of the world of business. By looking intently at successful entrepreneurs who have risen from obscurity to direct some of the world’s most notable firms, we can gain insight into what makes them tick and learn from their stories. … Continue reading Success Tips from 5 CEOs with Humble Beginnings.
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HR Bartender
APRIL 23, 2017
I’d like to think that everyone understands the importance of leadership. And good leadership benefits organizations. But there’s not one standardized type of leadership. It takes on many forms and, as individuals, we might be attracted to certain types and models more than others. Personally, I think that’s okay. The important piece is that individuals find a way to practice leadership that feels authentic to them.
Achievers
APRIL 4, 2017
By: Iain Ferreira. Contnent Marketing Manager, Achievers. If the Terminator film saga (and to a lesser extent, Stephen King’s Maximum Overdrive ) taught me anything, is that it’s better to welcome the evolution of technology than be on the other side. Similar to the technical enhancements made to the cybernetic endo-skeletal T-100 in the first Terminator that begat the liquid alloy T-1000 of T2 fame, HR technology has seen a number of improvements in recent years that have made a world of differ
15Five
APRIL 6, 2017
Back in the day, culture was something you became exposed to when you traveled to a foreign country. And employee performance was as easy to manage as uttering the words, “work harder or you’re fired!” But modern employees and workplaces are far more complex. Counterintuitive management theories now tell us that annual reviews do more harm than good , and people must make space during the day for naps and meditation to enhance productivity.
Insperity
APRIL 25, 2017
Say your best talent is out of commuting range. Or, a new parent wants to work from home for a couple of years. Or, you need to add staff but don’t have the space. Could adding remote workers be the answer to your hiring woes? Many businesses today look at the technology available and decide that, yes, adding remote workers to their traditional employee mix makes sense.
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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
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 27, 2017
There are lots of ways that employers can support their employees in and out of the workplace. In fact, more and more new recruits are looking for those extra benefits of working for big companies. These benefits may not have a financial value but instead offer something a little more personal. After all, they’re there … Continue reading Push Your Employees Up The Career Ladder With These Tips.
SnackNation
APRIL 24, 2017
Why Recognition is The Most Important Pillar of Employee Engagement. Engagement is more than just the hoped for result of dating site denizens and contestants on The Bachelor, it’s a key differentiator that leads to business success in companies across all verticals. And similar to the variety of dating sites like Match.com, Bumble and OK Cupid, more and more employee engagement platforms are flooding the market, offering relief to companies seeking to address major business challenges.
HR Bartender
APRIL 2, 2017
Years ago, people just retired. They announced to their boss that they were going to retire. The company threw them a party, gave them a gold watch, and wished them well. Then, they spent their time traveling, working on their hobbies, etc. I don’t know that those days exist anymore. And if they do, it’s only for a small handful of people. There’s an emerging conversation about unretirement.
Achievers
APRIL 25, 2017
By: Bobi Seredich Co-founder, Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence. Does anyone truly look forward to their annual performance review? Leaders don’t enjoy preparing them and employees dread attending them. According to HR analyst and industry thought leader Josh Bersin , “More than 70% of all organizations dislike the process they have, and I have yet to talk with an employee or manager who likes it at all (one client calls it a ‘soul-crushing’ exercise).
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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.
15Five
APRIL 19, 2017
You could tell his heart just wasn’t in it. I’ve always liked that phrase. Or rather, I appreciate the reverse, that a person who is fully present and contributes something valuable does so because they feel inspired, alive, and open-hearted. Is that true though? Is positive emotion really what creates the highest levels of employee engagement ? Well, not according to this disheartening Gallup post : Measuring workers’ contentment or happiness levels, as well as catering to their wants, of
Insperity
APRIL 18, 2017
Mentorship can play a critical role in the successful onboarding of new employees and the long-term development of existing team members. But how do you determine the right mentor for a particular mentee? Should they be like-minded or in similar roles? Or, should the mentor be strong in the skills that the employee needs the most growth in? What role does personality fit play?
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 28, 2017
Two months ago I was walking in my hometown of Bristol, England. I passed a modern office with glass walls and my curiosity compelled me to look inside. I saw a conference room with about ten people in it. All of them were men. Is the Gender Gap Still Prevalent in the Workplace? When we … Continue reading Closing The Gender Gap in the Workplace.
SnackNation
APRIL 9, 2017
The Modern Guide to (Responsibly) Drinking at Work. Up until recently, conventional wisdom dictated that drinking at work probably wasn’t a winning strategy. This went for both employees and their employers. For the buttoned-up, paternal corporate cultures of the 1980s and 90s, alcohol was too risky a proposition, a potential HR minefield where the scant benefits rarely outweigh potential costs.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
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
HR Bartender
APRIL 18, 2017
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by Bright Horizons Family Solutions , a leading provider of high-quality child care, early education, and work/life solutions for employers. They’ve been consistently included in FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work for in America. In addition, more than half of the employers on the FORTUNE list, including seven of the top ten, are Bright Horizons clients.
Achievers
APRIL 27, 2017
By: Iain Ferreira. Content Marketing Manager, Achievers. With the inherent uniqueness of the individual in the corporate workforce, it is a virtual impossibility to find a one size fits all approach to incentivizing employees. An unincentivized employee is likely a disengaged one, meaning aspects of your business such as innovation, productivity, and retention could suffer.
Hppy
APRIL 23, 2017
Employee turnover is fast becoming a challenge for organizations around the world. In a report provided by the Hay Group, the turnover rate for the time period of 2013 to 2018 is anticipated to be 23 percent. A total of 192 million people will be heading out the door in 2018. First, let’s take a look at the hard costs of high turnover. What is a company going to spend in order to compensate for low retention rates?
Insperity
APRIL 4, 2017
We tend to see job interviews as one-sided affairs, with hiring managers taking the lead to evaluate job seekers. But they’re not. While you’re checking out your candidates’ qualifications, they’re checking you out as well. And first impressions are key. Candidates are looking for clues about your company, its culture and how company leaders, like you, treat employees.
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.
Take It Personel-ly
APRIL 7, 2017
There are a lot of valuable resources in your business. From your finances to equipment to your employees. However, there’s one resource which is just as important as others in your business – TIME. Time is basically the only resource in your entire business that, no matter what happens, you simply can never get back. For example, … Continue reading Where Does All The Time Go?
SnackNation
APRIL 3, 2017
7 Fun Office Birthday Ideas That Are as Easy as Pie. Although the Notorious B.I.G. wasn’t necessarily referring to office culture when he penned the immortal lines “Birthdays was the worst days,” he very well could have been. Think about it – the grocery store sheet cake, the lifeless rendition of “Happy Birthday to You,” the elastic party hat string slicing into your windpipe like piano wire – few things in life are as depressing as a poorly executed office birthday party.
HR Bartender
APRIL 30, 2017
Momentum is the strength or force that allows something to continue to grow stronger or faster over time. We tend to think of momentum in the context of objects – such as the rock gained momentum as it rolled downhill. But it occurred to me that momentum applies to activities – support for a project can gain momentum. If workplace activities can gain momentum, then we need to be focused on how to increase it.
Achievers
APRIL 13, 2017
By: Josh Danson Director of Content Marketing, Achievers. Recently, there have been some eye-opening reports about the state of employee engagement, both here in the U.S. and globally. Aon Hewitt, in their 2017 Trends in Global Employee Engagement Study , found that engagement levels have dropped for the first time in five years and Gallup recently reported in its State of the American Workplace report that a full 70% of U.S. workers are not engaged at work.
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
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