Achievers

OCTOBER 26, 2015

When you’re looking for ways to increase your employees’ well-being, your thoughts probably turn to medical benefits, steps challenges, and perks like healthy snacks in the kitchen. It’s true that those considerations all matter, but there’s another factor in employee engagement and job satisfaction that’s pervasive, yet often overlooked: office design. “The evidence linking good office design and improved health, well-being and productivity of staff is now overwhelming,&

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2015

One of the key ingredients to organizational culture is its stories. At this year’s WorkHuman conference hosted by Globoforce, one of the sessions focused on effective storytelling. The speaker mentioned four principles from Steve Denning that are essential to effective storytelling: Be true. Be positive. Be succinct. Show growth. As I was thinking of these principles, it reminded me of the opportunities we have to engage employees with our storytelling.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Remember how you felt the last time someone told you what a great job you were doing? (Really think about it, and relive that moment of glory.). That’s why it’s so important to make time to praise employees for a job well done. Recognition makes people feel really good about themselves. It also motivates employees to keep up the good work.

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 26, 2015

I’ve been reading a slew of books lately focused on neuroscience. One line in the latest hit me, and I thought it would be interesting to pull together some of the thoughts from a few to share. Here’s the tidbit (emphasis mine): What do [scientific] studies show, viewed as a whole? Mostly this: if you wanted to create an education environment that was directly opposed to what the brain was good at doing, you would probably design something like a classroom.

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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.

Employee Wellness

PeopleStrategy

OCTOBER 24, 2015

Atlanta-based HCM solution provider and non-profit organization join forces to help families in need. PeopleStrategy, Inc.® a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, will host a charity golf tournament on November 2, 2015 at White Columns Country Club to raise money for the Scarborough and Friends Foundation, which provides financial assistance and support to families with members who suffer from terminal, chronic and debilitating ill

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Achievers

OCTOBER 20, 2015

As a manager, you need to be able to shape the performance of your staff and offer guidance and course corrections as needed. Giving feedback to your team can be tricky, however, since sounding too negative or critical may cause your listener to simply shut down. Here are a few feedback techniques you can use to guide your employees in a manner that encourages them to perform at their peak.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 1, 2015

“To be an excellent leader, you have to be a superb follower.” – Herb Kelleher, former CEO of Southwest Airlines. If you’re not following Josh Bersin’s writings, you should be. He’s written a couple of posts lately that deserve discussion. The first is on Forbes, and it’s titled “ Culture: Why It’s the Hottest Topic in Business Today ” and it addresses the employee engagement and retention crisis facing organizations.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 26, 2015

We’re all familiar with assessments that show your employees’ strengths and where they fall on a work style or behavior chart. Regardless of the model you’re using, know that people typically don’t have just one style. Take John, for example: He’s a driven go-getter at work; but when he gets home, he spends time tinkering in his garage, absorbed in the details of rebuilding his 1966 Mustang.

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 12, 2015

This summer at SHRM I was looking through the sessions in the app in an attempt to figure out which I wanted to attend, and I saw this one right up front. SOLD OUT – #707: HR Metrics that Matter: The Process of Developing a Business Scorecard It made me stop and think, especially in light of some of the conversations I had with others at the event about what sort of content was being offered.

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PeopleStrategy

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Atlanta-based provider of Human Capital Management solutions will offer live demonstrations of its Enterprise HCM Suite. PeopleStrategy, Inc.® a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of end-to-end Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, will be exhibiting at the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Exposition from October 18 – October 20 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

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Ahmed's Universe

OCTOBER 9, 2015

LONDON Apart from famous Mozart and infamous Hitler, Austria is not known for its oversupply of men who will leave their mark on mankind. Since this week we must add to the list Max Schrems who, with admirable boldness, stamina and single-mindedness, has convinced the European Court of Justice to pull the plug on the charade that the so-called EU-US Safe Harbor agreement was.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 13, 2015

When employees have done great work, they expect some form of acknowledgment. In a competitive marketplace where your top talent always has their eye on the next stepping stone in their career, your organization must win employee loyalty through tangible appreciation. Budgetary constraints can be relentless, however, and often prevent appreciative managers from offering a raise.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 13, 2015

I believe that every employee wants to do their best work. And the goal of organizations should be to position employees where they can accomplish this. The question becomes.what’s the best approach? According to Marcus Buckingham , it’s to focus on your strengths. I know, that sounds incredibly simple. But, finding your strengths can be a thought-provoking journey.

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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.

Payroll

Insperity

OCTOBER 14, 2015

As a business owner or leader, so many things can keep you from focusing on your main roles – driving sales and pushing your company forward. That’s why guarding your time and managing it well is crucial to your success. It’s not just about getting it all done – it’s also about avoiding burnout and having a sense of contentment and accomplishment at the end of the day.

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Last week I had a chance to jump on the DriveThruHR podcast and speak with Mike Vandervort, a good friend and host of the show. I was a last minute stand in, so the title of the show has someone else’s name on it. Don’t be confused, because in the 30-minute interview I talk about what life is like as an analyst , what my favorite thing to do is in my daily work at Brandon Hall Group, and how the transition has been over the past 12-18 months.

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PeopleStrategy

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Just good HR technology from a great company. For the past few months, we’ve been preparing for the 2015 HR Technology Conference and Expo , known among the industry as “the world’s leading conference & expo on technology for Human Resource executives and professionals.” Last year was my first adventure into the chaos that is HR Tech – thousands of people, hundreds of booths and a schedule that is apropos in the City of Lights where no one sleeps.

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Ahmed's Universe

OCTOBER 4, 2015

BARCELONA The ugly face of intimidation Many a balcony in Catalonia are adorned with the would-be-independent state flag. Strangely enough, you rarely see the Spanish flag A frequent visitor to this vibrant Mediterranean city for two decades, it is high time I gave my two cents on the madness of Catalonia's independence project. Reading the headlines-obsessed and shallow international press I realize few people understand what is really going on.

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Management

Achievers

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Employee engagement has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, as research repeatedly shows the link between engaged employees and high-performing organizations. However, the same body of research shows that many organizations believe they have far too many disengaged staff members. This is unfortunate, as the key to employee engagement isn’t much of a mystery.

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at 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 recently answered a reader question about developing HR competencies.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 7, 2015

It’s a fact of business life. Mistakes happen. It’s also a fact that your role as team leader is to monitor when, how and why mistakes happen, and seek solutions. Some managers are daunted by the responsibility of coaching an employee through the aftermath of a mistake. How do you do it without killing their confidence or stealing their motivation?

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Last week I spent several days with leaders at nonprofits from around the world at the LINGOS Global Learning Forum. It was a humbling experience, and I had some of my preconceived notions turned upside down. In the past I would have imagined (based on my own experiences working in and with nonprofit organizations) that many nonprofits and NGOs are backward at worst and behind the times at best due to limited resources.

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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.

Employee Wellness

HR Bartender

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Contrary to some media headlines, the performance appraisal isn’t dead and it’s not going away anytime soon. Yes, some organizations are announcing their plans to kill the performance review in favor of something else that doesn’t use the words “performance” or “appraisal”. But it will do kinda sorta the same thing. The process of giving employees regular feedback about their performance isn’t going away.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Remember how good it felt in grade school when the teacher put a sticker on your test because you got a perfect score? If you’re like most employees, not a lot has changed. You probably like recognition and rewards just as much now as you did then. Employee recognition fulfills our intrinsic need to be acknowledged for our achievements, and motivates us by making us feel accepted.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 5, 2015

At Achievers, we love our customers. We’re interviewing them to highlight their expertise, advice, and secrets to success. . Cox Automotive , a leading provider of products and services that span the automotive ecosystem worldwide, has nearly 25,000 employees working across more than 24 brands, including Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, and a number of other best-in-class companies.

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Achievers

OCTOBER 28, 2015

by Rachel Heller, Technical Writer at Achievers. Making employee milestones matter. The newest addition to our end-to-end Celebrations offering for service anniversaries, the Celebration Card, makes celebrating employee milestones like service anniversaries not just easy for HR, who carry the bulk of the administrative burden, but also for managers and employees who are typically left to put something together to mark the occasion.

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