Ahmed's Universe

JULY 14, 2017

BUCHAREST The blogger at age 8 wearing a traditional Romanian costume Two historic events are taking place in Romania this month. First, King Michael will celebrate the 90th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a record for any monarch in history*. Sure, he lost it 70 years ago, but post-Communist Romania returned, if not his crown, at least his palaces (I am staying just a few blocks from his Bucharest home, Elisabeta Palace), castles (you should visit lovely Peleș Castle) along with ful

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Achievers

JULY 5, 2017

An employee’s success at a job can’t be predicted by his or her resume and experience. That piece of paper doesn’t tell you the full story. Sometimes, an individual’s soft skills or personal habits are a better indication of their aptitude and potential to succeed. If you can identify these common traits that successful employees share, you can find high-quality employees who will help your company thrive.

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HR Bartender

JULY 9, 2017

One of the most important responsibilities we give to managers is employee performance. Organizations ask managers to set performance standards, communicate those standards, and train employees to deliver. Creating high performance isn’t a goal; it’s a key component of a manager’s job. Frankly, it’s a big job. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that. We talk about “Managers need to do this…” or “Managers must do that…” Truth is, managers need to focus on creating the conditions for high performance.

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Hireology

JULY 18, 2017

This is a guest post from Hireology client Cara Armour, founder of Boston-based Active Paws. Cara has more than a decade of pet sitting experience, winning Pet Sitter of the Year in 2009. Below, Cara highlights several tools that help her pet sitting business run smoothly. Read more insights from Cara’s 13+ of professional pet services experience here.

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Insperity

JULY 11, 2017

As a leader, managing people will probably always be your toughest task. Are you giving your employees the tools and support they need to get their jobs done efficiently and effectively? Do they respect you and their coworkers? Are they engaged and fulfilled in their roles? Each of these questions – and countless others – likely weigh heavily on your mind.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 20, 2017

I love going for hikes myself. The picture above was taken on one of my hikes in Gatineau Park, Quebec which is a favorite spot of mine, and my family’s, for hiking. Reconnecting with nature is a powerful thing. So I was thrilled when Victor Prince asked if I would help to support his new book, The … Continue reading Go Take A Hike: 5 Ways a Hiking Vacation Can Boost Your Career – Guest Post from @VictorPrinceDC.

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Achievers

JULY 25, 2017

It seems like nearly every company I’ve worked with is struggling to attract and retain strong technical resources, whether their organization competes in the technology space or not. We can chalk up the demand to the advancement of science and technology’s role in nearly every industry, service, and product out there—combined with a shortage of the necessary STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) talent to support those needs.

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HR Bartender

JULY 30, 2017

I was recently at a conference where a senior vice president of human resources said, “The war for talent is child’s play. Candidates are coming to interviews with 8 or 9 job offers and asking, ‘What are you prepared to offer?’”. Now I must admit, that might not happen in every geographic region or in every industry. But we all know that there are companies with some real recruiting challenges.

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Hireology

JULY 6, 2017

Rather than selling single franchise units to individual owners, the most successful franchises have a strategy in place to attract multi-unit franchisees. Not only can attracting multi-unit owners lead to quicker growth and more revenue opportunities in the long haul, but it can lead to costs savings from the start, as you’ll have to get fewer owners up to speed on your brand.

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JULY 18, 2017

When launching a new venture, many small business owners bring family and friends on board as employees. It’s often a great solution for busy, cash-strapped entrepreneurs. Support from family and friends helps business owners focus on growing their companies, rather than the hassle of hiring. What happens next is an all-too-common scenario for fast-growing small businesses.

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Winston Benefits

JULY 18, 2017

During the height of summer, open enrollment isn’t necessarily the first thing on your mind. But now is the perfect time to start checking your calendar and prepping to make this year’s open enrollment your smoothest yet. Starting now will help eliminate last-second emergencies and can give you the preparation you need to set a strong communication strategy, so take a little time now to save time and effort down the road.

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JULY 14, 2017

By now, you've heard of the major ACA repeal proposals: the House's American Health Care Act and the Senate's Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017. Industry news sites have covered the struggle to pass repeal measures. The House passed the AHCA on May 4th, but the bill is unlikely to pass in the Senate. The Senate still lacks the votes to pass their own version, the BCRA, and revised the bill yesterday.

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Achievers

JULY 20, 2017

It seems that we can’t turn around today without having a conversation that touches on employee engagement. Yet despite all the attention, it hasn’t really moved the needle. In the time that Gallup has been measuring engagement, it hasn’t changed–engagement levels are hovering right around 30 percent. At the same time, Google data shows that there’s been a steady climb in searches and interest in the topic for the last five years.

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HR Bartender

JULY 2, 2017

Mr. Bartender mentioned what is believed to be an old Chinese Proverb the other day. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” It reminded me that the same philosophy applies to employee engagement. The ideal time to deal with engagement was decades ago. Developing organizational culture takes time. Training managers takes time.

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Hireology

JULY 25, 2017

Note: This post is an excerpt from our sister site, The Best Team Wins. Visit TBTW for the full post, or subscribe to the weekly podcast on building your best team. Employee onboarding, also known as organizational socialization , refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become effective members of your organization.

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Insperity

JULY 13, 2017

Millennials are no longer the new kids on the block. The oldest members of this often-analyzed, and sometimes fretted about, generation of workers are now in their mid-30s, and have successfully integrated into the workforce. But just as we’ve all learned to work together, there’s a new generation coming of age. Meet Generation Z — young adults born roughly between the mid ʼ90s and 2010s.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 21, 2017

Do you want to make it to the top in your chosen field? If so, there are certain skills every entrepreneur must develop and master. Once you do this, it will be more likely that you will set yourself apart from your competitors and establish a much more professional business. Below are some of the … Continue reading Important Skills Every Business Owner Needs to Develop.

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UpstartHR

JULY 24, 2017

ROI. Measurement. Data. Analytics. Each of these words has the power to strike fear in the hearts of many HR pros, because let’s face it–most of us didn’t get into this profession because we’re awesome at math, right? :-) Seriously though, we can’t deny the power of data and evidence to prove the value HR can provide. I’ve often said that HR provides plenty of value to the organization in most cases, but HR pros are just really terrible about calculating and

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Achievers

JULY 18, 2017

One busy Friday, I met with a West Coast client in the morning and then returned to my office to take a call from one of my East Coast clients in the afternoon. In the span of a few scant hours, both of my clients used the exact same phrase to describe their current performance management programs: “Our performance management program is fine.”. All weekend that phrase was stuck in my brain like an annoying popcorn hull wedged between my teeth.

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HR Bartender

JULY 7, 2017

I know sometimes it sounds like a broken record to talk about employee engagement. Truth is, for all of the conversation, it doesn’t appear that organizations are moving the needle. Gallup has been tracking employee engagement since 2000 and, for the most part, the numbers have stayed pretty consistent. Less than one-third of employees are engaged in their work.

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Hireology

JULY 24, 2017

As the retail auto industry enters a more challenging sales cycle, management teams must continue to improve their hiring efforts to create a competitive advantage. With 2017 more than halfway over, now is the time to check-in and see if your dealership is on track to hit your sales, operational, and human capital goals for the year. Working with thousands of dealerships across the country, we’ve identified trends transforming the automotive talent landscape, along with new insights from the Hir

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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.

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Insperity

JULY 4, 2017

As companies change to meet the demands of an ever-evolving world, emotional intelligence, or EQ, is one of the most common skills cited as important for job candidates to succeed in the future. Not sure what emotional intelligence is? Simply put, it’s the kind of qualities and characteristics you’d find in someone your grandmother might describe as a “nice, smart person.

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Ascender

JULY 17, 2017

Multi Country Payroll can be a challenge. In-house payroll teams looking after multi country payroll have to deal with numerous contracts, currencies, customs, legislation and time zones. All of these factors make this process a tough task to tackle. The Global Payroll Management Institute released a video with a short explainer of what the three biggest challenges for global payroll teams are.

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Winston Benefits

JULY 5, 2017

Consumer-driven health plans can play a robust role in your health program strategy. These low-premium, high-deductible health insurance plans can help control employer costs and put more control in the hands of employees. They are often paired with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or flexible spending arrangements that employers contribute to.

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SnackNation

JULY 8, 2017

What We Learned By Surveying 328 Office Managers [Infographic]. Maybe we’re biased, but we think Office Managers are the bee’s knees. We work directly with tons of these amazing professionals across the U.S., and we know that these days, Office Managers are more important to the overall success of a business than ever before. But what does the experience of the role actually look like today?

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