October, 2016

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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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Engaging Millennial Employees via Accountability, Clarity, & Prioritization

15Five

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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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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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 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.

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

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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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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Top Questions Interviewees Despise and Why You Should Ask Them

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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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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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How to Use Tech to Bridge the Gap for Remote Workers

Take It Personel-ly

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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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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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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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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4 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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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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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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Status Games: Skills No Leader Can Be Without

Take It Personel-ly

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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Hireology Pro Tip: Organize Your Applicants with Tagging

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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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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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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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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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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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What is great talent looking for in an employer?

cipHR

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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10 Perks That’ll Guarantee The Auto Technician Will Accept The Job

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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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10 Tips for Effective Goal Setting

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad, a global leader in cloud-based talent management solutions. They have introduced the “ SilkRoad Talent Talk Podcast ,” which identifies and discusses current trends in HR technology and the most pressing issues facing organizations. The podcast airs on the 1st and 15th of each month – be sure to check it out.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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