Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 7, 2016
If I had had a career day like this when I was in school, who knows where I would be today. Maybe I would be in the Delta Quadrant commanding my own ship, trying to avoid the Kazons and the Borg, while working with the Talaxians and the Ocampans. This past weekend, I took my […].
Achievers
JUNE 8, 2016
“Boomerang” employees are workers who leave an organization and then come back a few months (or even years) later. Depending on their reasons for leaving and what they’ve been doing in the meantime, these returning employees can bring major benefits to your company. Here are three big benefits to re-hiring employees, and a few cautionary notes: Improved morale.
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HR Bartender
JUNE 14, 2016
Managers have a tough job. First, they have knowledge or skill in their area of expertise that the organization relies upon. And, they have a responsibility to engage employees. I would contend that the responsibility to engage extends beyond their direct reports. Managers are asked to set the example and create an engaging work environment with each employee interaction.
15Five
JUNE 1, 2016
When was the last time you appreciated an employee ? When Emily says “Great job Phil!” to her direct report, that might make his day (and have Emily feel great, since sharing gratitude is proven to make those on the giving end also feel happier). But is that enough to have Phil feel motivated, engaged, and truly appreciated? Let’s set a bit of context, since Emily’s seemingly innocent gesture can actually have the opposite impact: 1) Phil was overlooked for a promotion, which was given to
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UpstartHR
JUNE 13, 2016
Today marks my first day at a new company, and I have to say that I’m very excited about the weeks and months ahead. Two years ago I joined Brandon Hall Group as an analyst to see if that was the direction I wanted to go with my career. I’ve been doing an informal analyst “thing” here at upstartHR since 2009, and what I learned was the “formal” analyst role isn’t all that different from what I’ve done here.
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Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 8, 2016
You’ve started your own business and told your friends, family and your cat that you’re going to make it big. You might have an actual office, with actual staff to boss around, or you might be doing all your hard work out of your spare room from a desk with a broken drawer and a […].
Achievers
JUNE 15, 2016
Employee recognition is foundational in building your company’s long-term success. Employees who feel genuinely appreciated stay more engaged in their work because they understand the value that they bring to their team and the organization. This greater level of engagement will, in turn, stimulate higher productivity, a more pleasant workplace climate and much lower staff turnover rates.
HR Bartender
JUNE 12, 2016
Every new manager has that moment. After the promotion or new hire into a management role, they’re responsible for leading their team in accomplishing company goals. And they ask themselves, “Now what?”. The reality is, managers have one job – to find and train their replacement. When managers are focused on their job, they hire the best talent, train for success, coach for high performance, and retain employees.
15Five
JUNE 16, 2016
The #1 topic on the minds of CEOs and senior HR leaders is ‘culture & engagement,’ according to Deloitte’s 2015 Global Human Capital Trends Report. Employee engagement can be defined as proactively and passionately adding value while aligning with the company mission. Or according to Deloitte, “culture describes ‘the way things work around here’, while engagement describes ‘how people feel about the way things work around here’ ” Engagem
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.
cipHR
JUNE 9, 2016
In a CareerBuilder survey of more than 2,000 hiring and HR managers, from companies of all different industries and sizes it was found that, among some very strange reasons for not being productive, there are 9 very definitive reasons why we're distracted while at work. The key to avoiding these distractions is identifying them and knowing how to quash them before they take hold.
Insperity
JUNE 30, 2016
Do you have an employee who’s hard to reach? Someone who’s disengaged or unwilling to accept help or learn something new? While you might think it’s a lost cause, it could be an opportunity for you. A lot of time, we think the fault lies with the employee, and it might. But it’s likely there have been several missed opportunities along the way for you to develop a road map for growth for that employee. 3 reasons your employees are stonewalling.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 13, 2016
Looking for an inexpensive way to make espresso in your office or at home? Look no further than Breville’s Café Venezia Espresso Machine. I have been using the Café Venezia Espresso Machine for over a month now and I am thoroughly enjoying it! What a great little espresso machine. With Breville’s Café Venezia Espresso Machine I can […].
Achievers
JUNE 2, 2016
Competition for top talent is intense, and your highly skilled workers are constantly being wooed by recruiters from other organizations. To build a strong company culture and foster employee engagement and alignment, you need to recognize their contributions in a way that makes them feel genuinely appreciated. The acronym R.I.S.E. is a helpful way to summarize these four employee recognition best practices: R: Regular.
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HR Bartender
JUNE 7, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. Kronos has launched a new workforce analytics as a service offering that allows small and midsized businesses to understand how labor hours are being spent by visualize workforce data using interactive technology. Enjoy the post!).
15Five
JUNE 9, 2016
Every employee has their own experiences with management heaven and hell , with the hellish vastly outweighing the idyllic. According to Gallup this is often the result of a system where leadership positions are granted for the wrong reasons. Based on Gallup’s research, only 1 in 10 people possess the talent required to manage effectively, and companies have an 82% failure rate when attempting to choose the right candidate based on their talents.
cipHR
JUNE 1, 2016
Emotional intelligence can have a significant impact on your professional career. That’s why it's vital to understand what it is, and its importance in the workplace. People have different personalities, emotional capabilities and strengths, and these factors can greatly impact the way they work. What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to know and manage one’s emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
Insperity
JUNE 14, 2016
From installing slides and sleep pods to offering unlimited paid time off , there are plenty of stories circulating about how to create a “good” company culture. But what really works? What’s the secret ingredient? Here’s a hint: There’s more than one. In this post, we’ll bust a few myths about what a good company culture is (and isn’t) so you can create an environment where your employees will thrive.
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.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 29, 2016
Music is something that I think lives inside all of us. You don’t have to be musically inclined to appreciate it and or connect with others through it. Music can lift you up, transport you back in time, be a motivator while exercising, and even make you cry. From infancy right through to old age, […].
Achievers
JUNE 17, 2016
An increasing number of workplaces are integrating sophisticated and strategic employee rewards programs to motivate employees and show appreciation for their hard work. Unfortunately, however, some of these companies are still giving rewards that their employees don’t actually want. Company-branded t-shirts, coffee mugs, and mouse pads often go straight from workplace to thrift store.
HR Bartender
JUNE 26, 2016
Sorry – I couldn’t resist the dramatic title for today’s post. But it’s true. Employment branding as we know it is gone. So is consumer branding. They are being merged together to create one company brand. A brand that will be used to attract and retain customers, candidates, and employees. Some might argue that their organization already has one brand.
15Five
JUNE 23, 2016
From Lifehacking to Productivity Hacking , everyone is looking for ways to be more efficient and productive at work and at life. Optimization doesn’t stop at the activities we perform, but also melts over into the environments that we create. What does research tell us about the impact of workspace design on creativity and performance? Is it better to work in quiet environments or to work with our headphones blasting music?
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.
Hppy
JUNE 27, 2016
Employee engagement can be a constant struggle for many leaders. They need to be thinking of new ways to keep employees engaged in order to increase job satisfaction, productivity, and retention. One of the growing factors in employee engagement is neuroscience. Neuroscience, the study of the nervous system, can inform leaders about processes involved with their own leadership, but also about the minds of their employees.
Insperity
JUNE 16, 2016
If the market seems right and the resources seem available, most growth-minded business owners like you would explore expanding operations into a new state, given the chance. But at the same time, you’re not new to the challenges of being an entrepreneur. You know that strategic decisions involve a lot more than market readiness and your access to capital.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 26, 2016
There are plenty of challenges that come with running a business. But some of the tasks that aspiring business leaders think will be most challenging turn out to be simpler than they thought. When you work collaboratively with your team and take advantage of technology, nothing should stop you. Here are five tasks that are […].
Achievers
JUNE 1, 2016
If you haven’t heard the news already, Achievers Customer Experience (ACE), our annual employee engagement and user conference, will be in Toronto this September! We provide our attendees with a compelling lineup of speakers who are experts in engagement, rewards and recognition, HR technology, and the Achievers platform. Register for ACE Now! .
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