July, 2014

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No SaaS please, we're bankers!

Ahmed's Universe

'PARIS As traditional, on-premise corporate computing moves relentlessly to the cloud, especially its more sophisticated version, SaaS (software as a service)*, one business sector seems impervious to the march of History: the banking industry. Since banks spend more on IT than any other business, it is worth discussing what is holding up bankers (no pun intended) and wondering whether it is a question of time before the industry moves with the times, or will it remain as a quaint on-premise isl

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3 Ways to Better Manage Boomers and Millennials and Ensure Mentoring

Achievers

As more and more Millennials graduate and enter the workforce – while Boomers begin to retire – HR professionals and employers seek to understand how to effectively manage both generations while ensuring a smooth knowledge transition. But with generational stereotypes, a modern workplace and a potential skills gap, effective management and mentorship can be a challenge.

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Common Resume Lies a Background Check Can Reveal

Insperity

Falsifying information on resumes has become so commonplace that numerous websites have sprung up offering tips and guides on how to create fake resumes. Discerning fact from fiction on an applicant’s resume can be a dilemma for managers and business owners. However, it’s a problem that a simple background check can easily solve. Little white lies. Not all resume lies are penned with malicious intent, and it’s likely that numerous job candidates would say they’re simply exaggerating the truth.

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Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 4

Asure Software

By Jennifer Roth, Vice President of Marketing In recent weeks, I’ve blogged here, here and here about the trends of globalization, mobilization and technology. When thinking about today’s workforce and your own workspace, you must have your eye on all three because they impact each other in more ways than you can imagine. To close … Continue reading "Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 4".

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Assault & battery suits an emerging legal risk

Business Management Daily

While you likely have a grasp on the definition of unlawful harassment and discrimination, have you thought about what constitutes assault and battery in the workplace? The post Assault & battery suits an emerging legal risk appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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3 Ways to Make a Performance Review More Meaningful for the Modern Workforce

Achievers

It seems as though the same negative terms are frequently used to describe Millennials: dependent, self-centered, unfocused. This perspective is not only detrimental to businesses whose workforces will soon be occupied by more than 50% of these future leaders, but it’s also untrue. Millennials are eager, driven and inspired to achieve goals – provided that their workplaces are motivating them with a fresh engagement strategy.

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How Health Care Reform Helps People and Small Businesses Pay for Coverage

Insperity

Buying health insurance can be a costly endeavor. Good coverage isn’t cheap, and that was true even before the Affordable Care Act. But now, because of health care reform’s individual mandate, not buying coverage isn’t an option. Most Americans must have health insurance or face a tax penalty. So what of the thousands who can’t afford to pay full price?

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Are You Exposing Your Candidates to Identity Theft

Insperity

Your job candidates provide their confidential information, like their Social Security numbers and other personal data, to you with the expectation that it will be safe. They naturally assume that you’ll take measures to protect that information from identity theft. Unfortunately, not all screening companies guard candidates’ information as well as you might think.

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3 Must-Use Mobile Recruiting Strategies

Insperity

From streaming movies to checking the weather, people are glued to their mobile devices these days. In fact, 44 percent of people sleep with their phone next to their bed because they don’t want to miss any calls, text messages or other updates during the night, according to a Pew Internet Project survey. Many recruiters are using this obsession with mobile technology to their advantage.

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Understanding Group Medicare for an Aging Workforce: Key Considerations for HR Leaders

Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Facial Recognition, Jack Bauer, The FBI, and Time and Labor Management

Asure Software

A little while back, I was part of the millions of television viewers who tuned into the show ‘24’, where the hero Jack Bauer fights terrorism on a local and global scale. During one of the final episodes, Jack identifies one of the terrorists using biometric facial recognition. Not too long ago, we would have … Continue reading "Facial Recognition, Jack Bauer, The FBI, and Time and Labor Management".

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The No. 1 Mistake That Business Owners Make in Fraud Prevention

Insperity

Fraud has nothing to do with need, greed or trust. It has to do with opportunity. And small businesses are disproportionately victimized, according to a recent report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Most fraudsters are first-time offenders and typically have worked for a company for years before they steal. The reasons small businesses are at more risk may be a lack of fraud-prevention resources or a lack of oversight.

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Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 3: Technology

Asure Software

By Jennifer Roth, Vice President of Marketing If you’re reading this four-part series, you already know how any organization can think and act like a global company, and how to adapt to a mobilized workforce. Let The Technology Fuel The Mobile Movement In this third installment, I address how technology advances fuel the movement. The … Continue reading "Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 3: Technology".

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Changes Coming to Flexible Work Regulations in the UK

Asure Software

In the past we have looked at telework legislation in the US in the form of the Telework Enhancement Act, but the next great piece of telework legislation looks to be coming out of the UK. Amendment to Flexible Work Regulations On June 30, 2014 the Flexible Work Regulations in the UK will be amended … Continue reading "Changes Coming to Flexible Work Regulations in the UK".

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Ready to Save Time With AI? Try 14 ChatGPT Prompts for HR

ChatGPT is a powerful tool that can help you quickly brainstorm, draft, and refine tasks on your to-do list. But it can take a bit of strategy and practice to get generative AI to give you the time-saving results you’re looking for. Try these 14 detailed prompts to unlock the power of ChatGPT. You'll discover ways to streamline tasks for hiring, employee engagement, and performance management.