October, 2016

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What You Need To Become The Standout Applicant In Any Hiring Process

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If we’re to be honest then, yes, in all likelihood, you’ll have some stiff competition at your next interview. It’s the same with most of them. The job market is stretched thin and there are a lot of people wanting work. So, how do you stand above the rest? What qualities do you need that … Continue reading What You Need To Become The Standout Applicant In Any Hiring Process.

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How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Drive Employee Engagement

Achievers

By: Leigh Burger. Senior Implementation Manager, Achievers. Now more than ever HR professionals are being called upon to demonstrate their value and generate tangible business results through their efforts. This can feel exciting and terrifying at the same time. It opens up a tremendous opportunity to leave your thumbprint on the organization’s bottom line.

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10 Activities that Encourage Employees to Take the Lead in Their Development

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: This post is brought to you by HighGround , the employee development and engagement platform leader. They were named one of the Next Great Technology Companies at this year’s HR Technology Conference and Expo in Chicago. Enjoy the post!). We’ve talked a lot about the need for employees to own their careers. But how can organizations actually make it happen?

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15 slam-dunk ideas for peer recognition

Insperity

You try to show your employees how much you value them. But, getting a pat on the back from a colleague can go a long way in motivating and building a team. A Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, report showed that companies with peer-to-peer recognition programs had higher levels of employee engagement. Whether it’s a formal program with a committee of peers who evaluate nominations or a casual way to highlight the good work people do, encouraging peer recognition can have a positive

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

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?

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Engaging Millennial Employees via Accountability, Clarity, & Prioritization

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As businesses undergo workplace shifts and transfer of knowledge around responsibilities, there is often concern on how to bridge generational gaps. Many of our government clients have really started to address this through “emerging leaders” style programs and leadership academies. So as the discussion about Millennials in the Workplace evolves, we ask if they are really the entitled generation, or if that’s a misconception.

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How to Use Tech to Bridge the Gap for Remote Workers

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Telework, or working from home, is on the rise. The benefits of doing so are vast, and everyone is starting to see it — especially some of the biggest employers out there. Companies like Amazon, Dell, IBM, Apple and more now allow their employees to log hours from home. One Global Workplace Analytics report reveals … Continue reading How to Use Tech to Bridge the Gap for Remote Workers.

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Why Work Culture Directly Impacts Employee Performance

Achievers

A recent study from researchers at the University of Warwick , cited by Entrepreneur magazine, revealed that happiness makes people 12% more productive. Said the authors of the study, Professor Andrew Oswald and Dr. Daniel Sgroi from the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick: “Companies like Google have invested more in employee support and employee satisfaction has risen as a result.

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Employee Benefits: Then and Now [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

We talk a lot about how the workplace is changing. And how as a result, we need to manage employees differently, use newer technologies, etc. But what about employee benefits? For the past twenty years, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been publishing an employee benefits survey. This year, they decided to compare the benefits of twenty years ago and today.

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7 sure-fire ways to earn your employees’ trust

Insperity

Employees are sensitive creatures, and one of the quickest things they pick up on is whether or not their boss trusts them. Trust is a critical element for a healthy work group and company. Without it, morale and productivity suffer, good employees leave and the rumor mill works overtime. What does a failure to display trust look like? Micromanaging and a lack of willingness to delegate are two of the most common traits.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

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.

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Use These 4 Question Types To Facilitate More Effective Meetings

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People hate meetings… and for good reason. Leadership knows they are expensive , and take up time that could be better spent on producing actual outcomes. Managers can find it difficult to facilitate them without having a process in place. Employees can find them to be boring or a waste of time. But meetings don’t have to be that way. Managers and other company leaders can be more intentional about which meetingsto have and which ones to skip, and who really needs to be there.

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Video: What to Do When Your HR Strategy Fails

UpstartHR

When I speak about HR strategy, one of the things that inevitably comes up is that it’s hard to plan ahead. Things change. The business changes. The objectives shift. It makes it difficult to pin down the right HR strategy to support the organizational goals. And that’s okay. Death, taxes, and change are the things we can count on in this life.

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Status Games: Skills No Leader Can Be Without

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What, fundamentally, is a boss? Is it someone who dishes out orders and expects results? Is it someone who is approachable regardless of any given circumstance and is “nice”? Or is it both? Or is it something else entirely? Running your own business comes with a steep learning curve. You need to go with … Continue reading Status Games: Skills No Leader Can Be Without.

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5 Insanely Great Company Perks That Will Draw Top Talent

Achievers

Life would be simple if hiring the best people were only a matter of offering competitive pay. Incentive Magazine revealed employee benefits are more valuable than ever – according to MetLife’s 10th annual study of employee benefits trends, there is a strong relationship between satisfaction with benefits and overall job satisfaction. In today’s tight talent market, employers have to claim a unique position for their brand if they want to snag the top-tier candidates.

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.

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Everyone Has the Ability To Be an Influencer

HR Bartender

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to hear change leadership expert Cheryl Cran at SilkRoad’s Connections Conference. If you ever have the chance to hear her speak, she’s definitely worth your time. During her session, she made the comment that “Leadership is the ability to influence others.” I’ve been saying this for years as well…so I tweeted it out.

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5 Hidden Costs of Employee Turnover

Insperity

The loss of an employee puts a dent in your business in more ways than you might realize. When an employee leaves your company, the initial loss is obvious – one less person to get the job done. According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management , replacing an employee could cost you up to five times the annual salary of the now vacant position.

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What is great talent looking for in an employer?

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Attracting and retaining great talent isn't easy, it takes time and effort to build an employer brand that people want to engage with and work for. The internet makes it very easy for potential job applicants to research and make a decision as to whether or not they want to apply for a position within the business. Building and maintaining a strong employer brand not only helps with your recruiting efforts but also boosts your business in pretty much every area.

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93% of Workers Are Least Productive… At Work?

UpstartHR

I had put it off for as long as I could, and it was time to finally bite the bullet and get it done. I sent a message to my manager and told him that I was going to work from home the following day in order to knock a few things off my list. I knew others on the team did it occasionally, but it felt weird staying home instead of making the daily commute.

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The Great Disruption: Leveraging AI To Better Your Benefits Strategy

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.

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Scaling Like A Boss – Strategies To Stop You Falling Over Your Own Success

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Let’s start by saying that, no, success is not your enemy. Don’t start fearing the day when your business stops walking and starts running. But be prepared for the risk that comes with moving at those higher speeds. You can maintain your business at its current size and keep ticking over. Or you can use … Continue reading Scaling Like A Boss – Strategies To Stop You Falling Over Your Own Success.

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To the Point: How Achievers Builds Alignment Across the Organization

Achievers

By: Justin Rutherford. National Account Executive, Achievers. The role of a leader is to empower, engage, enable, and develop those around them in the workplace. It’s not an easy task and requires daily tending. So, how does one become a great leader? Marcus Buckingham, best-selling author and management expert, spoke at Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) Conference last fall on what makes a great leader.

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Career Journaling: 9 Tips to Start Today

HR Bartender

A few years ago, I heard about the idea of career journaling during Ultimate Software’s Connections Conference. The idea really intrigued me, but I must admit I didn’t do anything with it. Then I ran across an article on The Muse titled “ 6 Ways Keeping a Journal Can Help Your Career ” and it reminded me to actually do something. So I decided that I was going to do a 30-day journaling activity and see what I learned.

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Employee onboarding vs. orientation: Why you need both

Insperity

“We have an onboarding process, so we don’t need to put new employees through an orientation.”. Is this your philosophy for new hires ? If so, you’re not alone. Many businesses think that having an onboarding process means they don’t need a formal orientation. But once you understand how onboarding and orientation are different, you begin to see the value in both.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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How to improve your employee onboarding

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Employees are 69% more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experience great onboarding however 60% of companies fail to set milestones or goals for new hires. A welcoming, well constructed and efficient onboarding process will benefit both the new employee and the employer in not just the short term, but well into the employee life-cycle.

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SMB to Enterprise: The HR Technology Divide (#HRTechConf)

UpstartHR

Recently I was interviewed by a good friend from SHRM’s Public Affairs team, Mary Kaylor. She asked me a few questions about the HR Technology Conference, and you can read it all here. What I want to expound upon here is the final question in the interview. I had to be succinct in my response to her but I think it’s worth a discussion. The question that spurred today’s discussion: As technology evolves, what do you think the future of HR will look like?

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Top Hiring Process Trends to Fill a Position

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As the market is booming, more and more companies are focusing on building good processes for employee acquisition. Hiring processes should be able to entice potential employees for a job position to be taken by the right candidate. Choosing the right person to take care of a certain position is all being taken care of … Continue reading Top Hiring Process Trends to Fill a Position.

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How to Spot Who’s Going to Quit Next

Achievers

Most of your company’s expenses are unavoidable, but employee attrition is one of the costs that you can have significant control over. Employee attrition can cost six to nine months’ worth of the departing worker’s salary, so it’s in your best interests to find ways to address employee attrition head-on. Of course it’s necessary to create a culture in your organization that makes people want to stay — but it’s equally important to be able to recognize w

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.