Achievers

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

By: Sarah Clayton. Communications and Campaigns Specialist, Achievers. Employees are arguably the most important component of a successful business. Employees put a human face on the product, build relationships with customers, and define the work culture that feeds business performance – yet 32% of companies struggle to retain top talent. What defines an effective retention strategy varies from business to business, but there is one common element that has been found to work across most busine

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Ahmed's Universe

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

LONDON In a recent op-ed on the current French president's disastrous term and abysmal approval ratings (4%, if you can believe it), the New York Times refers to the hapless François Hollande as the living dead: who continues to be politically alive although he has actually died. The same can be said of another French institution, this time in the technology space: business social media Viadeo which had aimed at revolutionizing many aspects of HR.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by SilkRoad, a global leader in cloud-based talent activation solutions. At this year’s HR Technology Conference, they announced the availability of SilkRoad Agile Performance , a solution designed to help organizations activate employee performance with apps for check-ins, goals and reviews that maximize productivity, engagement and alignment with corporate objectives.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Today we’re going to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and intrapreneurship (entrepreneurial activities occurring within an organization) and how these activities bring value to the business world. I hope you enjoy! Innovation is a curious thing. In a research report published by the International Board of Innovation Science, Dennis Stauffer explored what separates wildly successful companies from the rest.

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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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cipHR

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

People don't want to work every day, we'd all prefer to be spending time with friends and family, going on holiday and following our passions. Making the working environment more fun seems like the most logical path however, few employers make an effort to proactively ensure that their employees are happy and enjoy being in the office. Utilising certain days of the year such as Halloween or Fireworks night, TV programs such as Bake off or The Apprentice or even local events you can concoct compe

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

By: Marci Peters. Director of Customer Service, Achievers. How important is it to have inspirational leadership versus average leadership? The answer: Very important. According to Great Leadership , organizations with the highest quality leaders were 13 times more likely to outperform their competition in key bottom-line metrics such as financial performance, quality of products and services, employee engagement and customer satisfaction.

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15Five

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

From the cradle to the grave, life hands us stressful situations — so much so that we should consider stress to be an integral part of living a full life, rather than a nuisance to be avoided at all costs. Rather than ignoring stress, it can be healthier and even more productive to harness the energy that such trials create and direct it towards a more successful outcome.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Regardless of your career, you need to know what it takes to be successful in that profession. Given the theme of this blog, let’s call it the recipe for success. Specifically, what are the ingredients? For some professions, like human resources, the ingredients (aka competencies) are regularly under review. The business world is changing, so the competencies need to reflect what’s happening in the workplace today.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

When you’re at the starting point of setting up your business, you’ll need to establish your office. Or, a particular place you can work from and these days that doesn’t necessarily mean renting or buying a building. You might find that you can run your business quite comfortably from home. This will only work for … Continue reading Building A Brilliant Office That Will Dazzle Clients And Attract Employees.

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Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

cipHR

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Whether you like it or not, as an individual, you are a brand. Every day you're 'branding' yourself by what you share online, how you interact with others and the way you act on social networks. With a bit of thought, effort and time you can nurture your brand to achieve personal and professional success in 2017. Of all recruiters, 95% believe that the job market will remain or become more competitive.

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

There’s a budding trend taking over the sales department at many dealerships. Over the last several years, dealerships have been transitioning their traditional sales associate positions into product specialist roles. A product specialist focuses on the customer’s basic needs and helps eliminate the pressure most people associate with the car-buying process.

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Keeping your employees fully engaged during the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, is challenging. Workloads can get heavier as co-workers take time off. Employees are thinking about friends and family members who are off work for the holidays. Children are out of school, complicating scheduling. Employees must work extra hours in order to meet customer demands.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

When you’re caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of your business, you may be tempted to quickly dismiss your employees when they come to you with questions or concerns. But beware, if you routinely rush through conversations or give employees the cold shoulder, they’ll feel disrespected. And they’ll be less likely to respect your leadership. The development of good listening skills is one of the most efficient methods for becoming a great manager and leader.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The biggest concern organizations have when they invest in training is retention. By this, I mean having employees retain the material once they leave the class. No company wants to create a program and take employees out of the operation only to have the same issues occur repeatedly. It’s important for training programs to be designed and delivered in a way that increases retention of the content.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The rising cost of education is prompting more MBA students to hold down a job and attend school at the same time. A study conducted this year revealed that the average cost of an MBA degree is over $7,000 per year, which means that most students must work as they study. If you are one such … Continue reading 4 Practical Skills You Can Gain from Balancing Work and Earning an MBA.

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15Five

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk entitled, How Great Leaders Inspire Action , Sinek refocuses companies away from thinking first about what they do, and instead advises them to figure out WHY they’re doing it. This not only impacts their services and products, but also the people who build out and fulfill the company vision. No matter how great your vision, the world will always be pulling your company away from fulfilling your higher purpose.

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

(Note: Below is the first section of our latest eBook on the five things successful SMBs and franchises do for their employees. To skip ahead and read the entire eBook, please click on the download link at the bottom of the page.). What does the blueprint for a well-structured business look like? For starters, it begins with culture. According to a recent Entrepreneur article , workplace culture is an essential attribute for successful franchises.

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Are your employees reaching their full potential at work? According to a Middlesex University study cited in a recent Sh!ft infographic , of almost 4,300 workers polled, a whopping 74% felt that they weren’t achieving their full potential at work. So how does a business engage its employees to make them feel empowered and more productive? One answer is by providing the right learning and development opportunities.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Your business’s future looks bright, and the cash is starting to roll in. Maybe it’s time to hire some new employees? Hold on a minute. Like that Ferrari you have your eye on, just because you want new employees doesn’t mean you need or can afford them. It’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Take the time to be cautious and strategic, and ask yourself these questions.

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HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Many organizations talk about the need to innovate. But what does that mean exactly? How can we create an innovative culture? At this year’s Great Place to Work Conference for small and medium workplaces , I had the chance to hear Ruth Yomtoubian, director at AT&T Foundry , talk about their innovative culture. We might have a tendency to think of AT&T in a more traditional business sense.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Good managers want their employees to learn and develop throughout their careers. The best way to do that is by coaching them effectively. As a manager, there are two ways in which to coach employees: coaching for performance, and coaching for development. If you’re coaching for performance, you’re usually addressing an issue and finding a … Continue reading How To Help People Learn At Work.

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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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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Motivating and engaging employees doesn't need a huge budget for initiatives, it doesn't require a committee to try and persuade employees to take part in company events and it certainly doesn't need company policies and procedures dictating how engagement 'should work'! There are much simpler, immediate actions that business leaders can take to improve morale, happiness, productivity and engagement within the workforce, and you can start to make them in the next 5 minutes!

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Hireology

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Whether it’s attending the annual International Franchise Association (IFA) conference or talking with our franchise partners and customers, Hireology is constantly looking to understand the latest trends within the franchise industry. One partner we’ve been lucky enough to connect with has been Mary Ann O’Connell, CFE and President of FranWise®.

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Achievers

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every manager and HR professional views employee turnover as a headache, but do you actually know how expensive and damaging it can be to your organization? Here’s a look at the dimensions of this complex problem and some tested managerial practices to alleviate it with long-term solutions. The dimensions of the problem. Current statistics from Catalyst show that it costs an average of one-fifth of an employee’s salary to replace that person, which means that for a position paying $50,00

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

By now, you know that happy employees are more productive and less likely to quit. But, if you’re like most employers, sustaining this happiness can be a struggle. Offering a generous employee bonus program can be just the right incentive to keep highly motivated employees from looking for work elsewhere. Simple enough, right? Not always. When it comes to bonus programs, not all are created equal.

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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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