Ahmed's Universe

MAY 31, 2015

PARIS Rushing to the cloud As we move from traditional on-premise ERP projects to cloud-based environments the role of system integrators is changing radically. Gone are the days when Accenture or IBM could command hefty fees for unlimited mandays and run projects unchallenged by awestruck (and often ignorant) customers. First, customers are now savvier about technology and no longer accept any proposal that comes their way lock, stock and barrel.

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Achievers

MAY 12, 2015

by Andrea Vearncombe, Total Rewards Manager, Achievers. Why do your employees show up at work every morning? If you think it’s just to earn a paycheck, then you’re overlooking something essential about human motivation. Most people agree that fair compensation is a requirement for employee engagement and job satisfaction, but it only meets the bare minimum.

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HR Bartender

MAY 17, 2015

The business world today is experiencing a leadership gap. We talk about the skills gap and the challenges facing recruiting. What about leadership? It only seems logical that if there are gaps at other levels of the organization…there will be a gap at the leadership level. I don’t hear anyone saying, “We have plenty of great leaders; we just don’t have any good employees.”.

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Insperity

MAY 5, 2015

Imagine you’ve recruited an employee who, for all intents and purposes, seemed competent enough. At least, that’s what you thought when you hired him. But over the last few months, you’ve noticed that he is just not performing up to the standard you were expecting. Maybe he’s missing deadlines, turning in incomplete reports or just isn’t “getting it” You need to do something.

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UpstartHR

MAY 26, 2015

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Alabama SHRM Conference. It was a great experience, and I love taking notes from other speakers throughout the day as well. My friend Dawn Burke from Daxko was speaking about stress on our employees and most notably on the HR staff. There are several reasons we face stress, including the work we do (terminations and investigations, anyone?

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Talent Culture

MAY 6, 2015

According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, the stresses associated with full-time employment may be a contributing factor to weight gain among US employees. Of the 3,000 people surveyed, 57 percent of workers feel they are overweight. The survey also revealed: – Extremely high-stressed workers were 49 percent more likely to be overweight than those under extremely low stress. – 63 percent of workers with wellness benefits/gym access do not use them. – Professional & busine

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Achievers

MAY 26, 2015

by Andrea Vearncombe, Total Rewards Manager, Achievers. Do you give your employees big annual bonuses as a reward for their work? Or perhaps you just give them out of tradition? If so, you have plenty of company: It’s common to rely on annual bonus plans to build employee motivation and pad salaries. However, a lot of bonus plans aren’t set up in a way that truly motivates good work.

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HR Bartender

MAY 26, 2015

I’ve noticed a few themes emerging in the professional development space that center around the need for individuals to find ways to decompress, de-stress, and detox from their digital lives. One of the ideas I heard was adult coloring books. Now before you laugh, check out these articles on CNN , Huffington Post , the NY Post and the LA Times about the popularity of adult coloring.

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Insperity

MAY 20, 2015

When employees quit, you may feel shocked, hurt, angry or relieved. However, for the sake of your company’s good name, it’s not always appropriate to make them aware of these emotions. Former employees are walking advertisements for your organization. They hold a valued insider’s perspective. If it ends sourly, they can write a negative online review about you company with the click of a button.

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UpstartHR

MAY 11, 2015

A few weeks ago I received a strange text from my cousin. He wanted to know if I would be interested in trying out for a game show called Family Feud. Of course my instant reply was “YES!” We had to put in some effort up front and submit our interest. We got together and created little jingles for each person to sing to introduce themselves and did some humorous stuff to try to stand out, then we submitted our video and waited.

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Asure Software

MAY 20, 2015

By: Tom Loveland, Global SVP of Product Strategy. If you like 007 or Mission Impossible movies like I do, then you’ve seen biometrics at work – at least the Hollywood version of biometrics. Eye scanners, fingerprint readers, and facial-recognition systems are Ethan Hunt’s best friend, helping him ID friend and foe at every turn. But Hollywood applications don’t apply to your business, right?

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Talent Culture

MAY 8, 2015

Over the years a few annual surveys have come out about working and stay-at-home mothers right around Mother’s Day. Salary.com has the How Much Are Mom’s Worth? salary wizard which calculates how much someone would be paid for all of the jobs moms do (teacher, cook, chauffeur, etc) and reminds moms that all the work they do is worth a six-figure salary even though they never actually see a dime.

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Achievers

MAY 22, 2015

The benefits of telecommuting are becoming clearer, and this practice has gained popularity so fast that it is now considered a standard perk in some industries. Forrester Research predicts that by 2016, 43 percent of the U.S. workforce will primarily work from home. Not only that, but a Global Workplace Analytics survey found that 36 percent of employees would choose a telecommuting option over a pay raise.

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HR Bartender

MAY 21, 2015

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” The book is available on Amazon in hard copy and Kindle , in the iTunes store, and directly from the publisher.”. Employee performance meetings happen all the time in business. At least, they should happen all the time in business. We’re not talking about meetings that address employee discipline or terminations.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. Here are a few things about buying group health insurance in today’s marketplace that you might not have considered.

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UpstartHR

MAY 4, 2015

I’ve been wanting to write for some time about the customization of, well, everything. I think it’s fascinating that so much can be customized to your very specific, individual tastes. Personalization is in virtually everything we do. Movies/television? Give Netflix a go. Music? Check out Pandora. Hungry? Get a NatureBox with your own favorite snacks.

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Asure Software

MAY 6, 2015

By: Tom Loveland, Global SVP of Product Strategy. Before air travel was ever introduced to the masses, it was evident that taking a plane ride was more designed for business than for leisure. In fact, air travel caters, in large part, to business travelers who need to get from point A to B in order to conduct business transactions. And business travelers have discovered that their own productivity can skyrocket while flying to that next business meeting.

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 13, 2015

If there is any doubt that our “on the go” society is driven by convenience, on-demand services and instant gratification, just Google the term “mobile app.” 2,040,000,000 results. While that doesn’t mean there are 2 billion mobile apps, it does indicate how mainstream mobile apps have become. According to statista.com , the two leading mobile app stores worldwide – the Apple App and Google Play stores – had a combined 2.7 million mobile apps available as of February 2015.

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Achievers

MAY 6, 2015

These days, many companies are clamoring for college grads; each year brings a fresh pool of talent for you to tap. The great news about graduates is that if they’re intelligent and adaptable, they can work in almost any sector of your business. But what’s the best way to compete against all the other organizations trying to recruit the same candidates?

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HR Bartender

MAY 3, 2015

It seems that the idea of self-directed work teams is coming back into vogue. I ran across this article recently about the companies that have embraced the practice. It’s called “ Why self-managed teams are the future of business ” and it’s worth a read. Many years ago, one of the companies I worked for decided to move toward self-managed teams. A group of managers, including myself, spent months working on how self-managed teams could be incorporated into our culture.

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Insperity

MAY 7, 2015

Is your business ready for a grayer workforce? It's estimated that by 2020, one-quarter of America's workforce will be 55 years old and over, according to a Stanford research study. And it's not necessarily a money issue. In a recent CareerBuilder survey , one third of workers who are 60 years old and over admitted they enjoy their job too much to quit.

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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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UpstartHR

MAY 7, 2015

I’ve been working as an HR analyst for about a year now. Several of my friends, both in HR and out, have asked me lately what my days look like. I wanted to take a moment to highlight what it is and what it is not. I’ll also say that this is my experience. It’s certainly different for different people at different organizations. Did I mention it’s different?

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Asure Software

MAY 29, 2015

Turn the clock back to the ‘70s and 80s for just a moment. Remember when your mother or father left the house for work each weekday? Remember what time they returned home from work at the end of their day? How did your parents get to work? Did they take a lunch break at mid-day? … Continue reading "How the Workforce Works Today". The post How the Workforce Works Today appeared first on Asure Software.

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PeopleStrategy

MAY 7, 2015

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, the one day a year we are supposed to celebrate Mom and thank her for everything she does to make our lives easier, safer, healthier and, overall, more enjoyable. That is what my mom did for me for more than 40 years and saying “thank you” was definitely worth doing more than once a year. As a working mother, I am very appreciative of my employer’s emphasis on creating an environment where work-life balance is not a buzzword, or a bad word.

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Achievers

MAY 4, 2015

If you want to keep a pulse on your company’s health, you need to understand how engaged or disengaged your employees are feeling on a regular basis. It’s no longer sufficient to gauge employee satisfaction just once or twice a year. After all, if leadership, employee morale, or performance problems aren’t solved quickly, they can lead to a drop in productivity, job satisfaction, and customer service.

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