Achievers
JULY 9, 2019
Companies spend more than $100 billion every year trying to improve employee engagement in the workplace. Despite their efforts, employee engagement numbers remain under 35 percent. It’s vital for employers to understand the role employee disengagement plays in overall business success. Here’s a look at ten shocking stats on employee disengagement. 1.
Ahmed's Universe
JULY 27, 2019
PARIS Flying from Barcelona, I landed in Paris at 4 pm last Thursday, on time to be apprised that the city I've known since my birth had broken a record: 42°C. Half an hour later this record was itself broken when we reached 42.6°C. France’s crumbling infrastructure was in full display on the RER line linking the two city airports as service was interrupted for several hours, and when it resumed the absence of air conditioning and Saharan temperatures meant several people fainted.
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HR Bartender
JULY 16, 2019
Human resources departments are filled with data. About applicants, candidates, employees, and alumni. This data includes addresses, health information, and social security numbers. HR has assessment data and information from drug/criminal/credit background screening. They have data about vendors – past, current, and future. HR has business intelligence data related to jobs, salaries, benefits, etc.
15Five
JULY 23, 2019
“What?!”. We couldn’t believe what we were hearing. This officer wanted our team of mentor-Marines to patrol the route that held the record for greatest number of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) ever found in our area of operations. On foot. At night. With Afghan military partners we had just met, and who we didn’t fully trust yet. Our previous set of partners had attacked us, their own mentor team, inflicting 25 percent casualties.
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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
Vantage Circle
JULY 31, 2019
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams. Over the decades, many companies could not compete with global competition. Among the ones that did succeed, most could not sustain their position in the market. Leaders like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffet, with their vision, unshakable determination, and persistent hard work, led their respective companies to great heights.
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Achievers
JULY 25, 2019
Are you eager to improve employee engagement in the healthcare industry? Lauren Brittingham , Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center, has some words of advice. In our recent webinar covering employee recognition best practices, Brittingham reveals how she was able to successfully drive recognition across Bayhealth Medical Center, with 85 percent of all employees receiving at least one recognition each month.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 11, 2019
Feedback is essential to every organization and individual in order to grow. It seems, though, that some organizations are stuck with annual feedback. This means employees only receive feedback on their work once a year in an official meeting. In order for them to really improve and thrive, employees need more than that. Real-time VS […].
HR Bartender
JULY 28, 2019
In today’s tough recruiting market, organizations are looking for every way possible to find qualified job candidates. Today’s reader note asks a straightforward question about doing that. Hi Sharlyn! Can I get your advice? Is it inappropriate to email a potential job candidate at the work email address? Instead of me just offering my opinion in answering this question, I wanted to bring you some differing thoughts.
15Five
JULY 11, 2019
Working remotely has previously been an exception few companies were willing to make for their people. In fact, up until the early 70’s, telecommuting was unheard of. Office optics determined how you were perceived by your manager and co-workers, and being “absent” meant you were not contributing. But new companies are now rethinking their remote workforce policies along with other cultural and performance strategies.
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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.
Best Money Moves
JULY 10, 2019
How does financial wellness affect health? Recent research looks at the link between financial stress, health and how financial wellness programs can help. Several recent studies ask how finances affect the health of employees and some researchers took it a step further to examine how financial wellness programs correlate with better health outcomes.
HR Digest
JULY 29, 2019
The survey conducted by Harvard Business Review and Analytic Services included 587 business leaders. 58% of the respondents agree that having a strong travel culture brings valuable business results. . Though, only 31% believe that they have a strong travel culture in place in their company. 77% of those with a strong travel culture work with a single travel management company (TMC).
Insperity
JULY 2, 2019
Whether you are looking to bring in the absolute best talent or to find ways to maximize the productivity of employees already in your workforce, the flexible work schedule, or flex schedule, is quickly becoming a cornerstone of many successful organizations. Like any evolutionary process, it has taken some time and adjustment for companies once wedded to the expectations of a 9-to-5 workday because “that’s the way we’ve always done it.”.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 8, 2019
We’ve all experienced it. The fatigue, difficulty in concentrating, the droopy eyelids! It’s the much dreaded ‘mid-day slump. And, we all know just how much of a toll it can take on our productivity. If only there was some way to kick it off. Well, as it turns out there is! Check out these 10 […].
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
cipHR
JULY 30, 2019
Trusting your employees can bring big benefits for your organisation and for your workers. Here are six reasons why putting trust in your people truly pays off. Some say that trust is the glue that holds society together , and nowhere is this more so than in the workplace. Although trusting others is not always easy, through fear of being let down, trusting your employees has been found to be a shrewd strategy to cement your success.
UpstartHR
JULY 8, 2019
When I left my last job, I had an exit interview where my employer asked me all kinds of questions about my satisfaction and why I was leaving, but I didn’t answer honestly because I was already leaving. Do they actually use that information or was the exit interview a waste of time? The Value of Exit Interviews. Exit interviews are the process by which employers talk with exiting employees anywhere from a day to a week before they depart the company, asking questions about their satisfact
PeopleStrategy
JULY 8, 2019
According to a recent survey , 35 percent of employees don’t understand their healthcare coverage, and another 33 percent don’t understand their medical bills. And, sadly, almost two-thirds (62 percent) of survey participants said their employer is not a resource for healthcare-related questions. While the terminology related to healthcare and employee benefits may be second nature to HR professionals and benefits administrators, it is a good bet many of the terms are unknown or misu
HR Digest
JULY 2, 2019
Social media platforms have in recent years become effective recruitment tools. And the concept is quite simple and straightforward. Find and connect with top talents from around the world. The use of social media for recruiting became even more prevalent since HR managers started welcoming the idea of having remote employees. It’s not difficult to see why the concept is yielding excellent results.
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Insperity
JULY 4, 2019
Every business owner, whether just starting or experienced, should master the art of public speaking. Not only can you learn to give a memorable presentation, public speaking skills can also make you more effective in business communications, help you become known as a thought leader in your industry and allow you to market your business. Public speaking skills are not just for giving speeches in front of a large crowd of people.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 16, 2019
For many of us, an upcoming holiday and the thought of sipping cocktails in the sun helps us get through even the most difficult day at work. A holiday represents an opportunity to completely switch off from work and the demands of everyday life, but is it always ‘as you were’ upon return to normality? […].
cipHR
JULY 4, 2019
Choosing self-service HR software that integrates with other business systems should significantly improve your organisation’s productivity and performance. There are many reasons why an organisation might choose to invest in a new HRMS or HRIS (HR management system or HR information system), including a better user experience, access to more data, and better data security.
15Five
JULY 18, 2019
When a company and its leaders aspire towards a common goal, success isn’t merely achievable, it’s the natural result. Connecting ambition to purpose is how the impossible becomes attainable, especially in the workplace. Through the use of company Objectives and Key Results ( OKRs ), many leaders have successfully created high-performing teams who feel engaged and fulfilled at work.
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.
Business Management Daily
JULY 9, 2019
If and when to use hiring tools such as background checks for employment and criminal background checks depends on many factors. The post Criminal background checks in the Ban the Box era appeared first on Business Management Daily.
HR Digest
JULY 23, 2019
One of the most common questions Jane Harper gets at The HR Digest is: “How can I become a better HR leader?” Great leadership takes years of practice. A primary reason why it takes so long is that effective leadership traits require their own learning curve. Diane Gherson is one of the most progressive leaders that can show you qualities that will keep you at the forefront of your work life.
Insperity
JULY 25, 2019
By ensuring your hiring practices encourage employment for people with disabilities, you can gain access to an often-untapped labor pool. In fact, making your company disability inclusive could help your business grow. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the unemployment rate for persons with a disability was 8 percent in 2018, more than twice the rate of those with no disability.
Take It Personel-ly
JULY 4, 2019
Owning a small business isn’t easy, as you have so many things on your mind every day, all of which are fighting for your attention. It may be hard to think of the future when you are working hard to be successful as each day comes. Yet, having an up-to-date estate plan is absolutely necessary. […].
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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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