Ahmed's Universe
DECEMBER 31, 2014
'PARIS This rare 1938 one-volume French translation was the 269th edition by publisher Gallimard barely two years after the book was published in the U.S. It became the blogger''s property when he inherited it from his grandmother who had bought it in Paris in the late 1940s In my early teen years I tried a couple of time to read GWTW since I had heard so much about it.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 9, 2014
'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.
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Achievers
DECEMBER 16, 2014
By Cheryl Kerrigan, VP Employee Success, Achievers. Keeping employee morale and productivity up during the holiday season isn’t easy. Between Thanksgiving and the New Year employees are pulled in many directions, excited—and distracted—with the festivities at work and at home. The key to keeping employees focused, and to continue driving momentum during the last few months of the year is with culture.
Insperity
DECEMBER 29, 2014
'What image comes to mind when you hear the words “workplace bully?” A ranting lunatic who yells and stomps and is king of the insults? Or, is it someone who subtly circumvents your work while smiling to your face? Well, it can be both. Either way, they’re toxic employees who inflict harm on your staff and company. Types of workplace bullies. 1.
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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
UpstartHR
DECEMBER 8, 2014
'There is a phenomenon that doesn’t get talked about much publicly, but it’s something that in-the-trenches HR folks deal with fairly regularly. While we want to “rise up” and think about big picture, have a strategic viewpoint, and assume the best , there are always going to be friction points that hold us back. It’s a part of the whole “working with people” thing. :-) Today I want to talk through a few recent questions I have received around the impact
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Business Management Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2014
'Union membership in the private sector has fallen below 7%, a level not seen since 1932. But a pair of controversial rulings by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) last week has pumped new life in labor unions, giving them sweeping new powers to organize workers. Here a quick summary, and tips on how to respond.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 7, 2014
'During the HR Technology Conference , I was chatting with someone about job titles. She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. It didn’t sit well with me then and the more I think about it…it still doesn’t. My apologies if this is your job title, but I do have to take exception to this one. When a person has the job title Vice President of Employee Success, that takes responsibility for achieving success away from: 1) The organization. 2) The managers, and mo
PeopleStrategy
DECEMBER 4, 2014
'Gen X and Baby Boomer populations may still dominate the workforce, but Millennials are rapidly entering the workplace and will soon be the most prevalent generation. The challenge for employers is how best to manage the diverse needs of employees across three generations—from hiring through retirement. Watch the short video below or download our article, “Managing the.
Insperity
DECEMBER 2, 2014
'Expense reimbursement fraud makes up about 15 percent of business fraud with a median annual loss of $26,000, according to a study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. And, according to this study, it takes about 24 months before expense reporting fraud is detected. Do you suspect your employees are taking advantage of your expense management process?
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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.
UpstartHR
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'Breaking news. Anywhere, USA – This morning we got word that someone in HR created a policy. We’re not sure what the policy was as of the time of this report; however, we were assured by our sources that it was “highly necessary” for the business to continue functioning. Our resident HR expert, Stu Pidhead, had this to say, “I have been a long-time believer in policies.
Asure Software
DECEMBER 2, 2014
By Jennifer Roth, Vice President of Marketing Mobile worker…road warrior…telecommuter…technomads; these are all monikers for individuals who comprise today’s agile workforce. As you can see, they all have a slightly different focus and meaning, which begs the question: just who is the agile worker and what does he or she need to be “mobile” and … Continue reading "Empowering The Mobile Worker".
Business Management Daily
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'The law protecting workers over the age of 40 is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. And you should know that ADEA claims are on the rise, especially now that Boomers are reaching retirement age. Here are some guidelines for managers.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 2, 2014
'Technology plays a huge role in our personal and professional lives. That being said, because there is so much technology on the market, it can be a challenge to figure out what’s available. Reminds me of the idiom “ It’s Greek to me ”. That’s the challenge in today’s reader question. I would like to find out what kind of technology is available for new employees in terms of helping them adjust to their job, work environment, and manager.
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
DECEMBER 12, 2014
'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). Let me tell you a little career secret. Sometimes the way to earn more money is to change jobs.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'At this year’s SilkRoad Connections conference , Ryan Estis asked a question that stuck with me. Are you playing chess or checkers with your career? Think about it. Playing checkers implies that we’re only thinking one move ahead. Chess means that we’re thinking several moves ahead. There’s nothing wrong with either one of them. There have been times in my career when I’ve played checkers.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 21, 2014
'I recently ran across an article talking about the “honest truths of the telecommuting profession.” The article went on to explain that individuals who telecommute need to be self-motivated, have excellent prioritization skills and exceptional communication skills. The reason that I’m not sharing this article with you is because telecommuting is not a profession.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 23, 2014
'During this year’s HR Technology Conference , I had the opportunity to hear Andrew McAfee from MIT talk about his book, “The Second Machine Age”. One point he made during the presentation was that organizations need to get better at hiring and engaging outsiders. Outsiders are people that are not familiar with the organization or the industry. Many people and companies take the view that outsiders cannot contribute because they don’t understand the uniqueness of the company.
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HR Bartender
DECEMBER 28, 2014
'A few weeks ago, I published a post on the “ 10 Skills You Need to Innovate ”. I received a comment from Hannah Morgan (aka Career Sherpa ) suggesting the addition of sales and marketing skills. I totally agree that sales and marketing skills are important. One of the biggest challenges I find is that people often confuse sales skills and marketing skills.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 4, 2014
'Does your organization have a service award program? You know, one of those programs that acknowledges how long an employee has been with the company. I think a lot of companies do. But how often do you take a good look at the effectiveness of the program? Today’s reader question is focused on just that. My company is re-evaluating what we’re giving employees who have reached an employment milestone.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 5, 2014
'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF works to attract, develop and retain professionals for the restaurant industry. Enjoy today’s post!). I first heard the term “boomerang” employee about a decade ago.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 11, 2014
'I saw this post recently on Jennifer McClure’s Unbridled Talent blog and I can’t resist commenting. I was going to reach out to her directly, but decided I’d like to pick your brain on the subject of buzzwords or buzzphrases. I totally understand where Jennifer is coming from in her post. I hear phrases like “ There’s no ‘I’ in team ” or “ This one’s in your wheelhouse ” and wonder, “Can’t we think outside the box and get a little more creative with our vocabulary?”.
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.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 30, 2014
'I hope you and yours are enjoying the December holidays. This time of year reminds me of my early career when I worked during the holidays. Working in hospitality and transportation, we were open 24/7/365. It was fun going into work on Christmas Day to decorate the employee cafeteria and wish employees a wonderful holiday. I had the opportunity to share some of my holiday stories on the latest Workforce Institute podcast on “ Employee Engagement During the Holidays ”.
HR Bartender
DECEMBER 19, 2014
'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries — including more than half of the Fortune 1000 — use Kronos to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve workforce productivity.
Insperity
DECEMBER 22, 2014
'Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. It should be. But while health care reform brings a whole new set of challenges to your business in the coming year, it’s not the only legal change you need to keep an eye on.
Insperity
DECEMBER 10, 2014
'In the past, many companies gave employees a certain number of paid days off for vacation, then some for sickness and a few more for personal time. These days, many employers are giving a lump sum of paid-time-off (PTO) days per year to cover any type of absence. But now, there’s a new trend gaining some traction. Unlimited PTO. Made popular by Virgin founder, Richard Branson , unlimited PTO lets people take off as many days as they want – no questions asked.
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