Achievers

JUNE 13, 2014

Guest blog post by Rebecca Rodskog, a workforce crusader and the Founder of FutureLeaderNow, LLC. “If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.”. ― Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? One of my mentors, Seth Godin , who I was fortunate enough to work with through his FeMBA program in 2010, speaks a lot about organizations’ (and individuals’) propensity to do what’s “safe,” or at least perceived

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Insperity

JUNE 11, 2014

As employment laws, tax laws and health care reform continue to change at a rapid pace, it can be difficult for business owners to keep up. Establishing a co-employment relationship with a reputable professional employer organization (PEO) may be the greatest investment you can make toward realizing success and shielding your company from compliance and liability issues.

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Asure Software

JUNE 30, 2014

White House Looks to Push Forward With Workplace Flexibility Previously on this blog we talked about new legislation in the UK focused on the expansion of flexible work rights of employees in the country. The amendment for flexible work regulations in the UK goes into effect today, but it looks like the United States is … Continue reading "Presidential Memorandum on Workplace Flexibility".

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Ahmed's Universe

JUNE 15, 2014

'BARCELONA It was from this rebellious and republican city that, two weeks ago, I heard the momentous news. I had just landed at Barcelona''s splendid airport (the only one I know that boasts an outdoor section in the transit area, thus allowing you to breathe fresh air and bask in the sun) and hailed a taxi to take me to my hotel. I had barely sat in the back seat when the taxi driver asked me, " ¿Qué le parece?

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Achievers

JUNE 25, 2014

An engaged, aligned, and recognized workforce separates you from the pack. Get inspired. Be a trendsetter. Are You a Workplace Trendsetter? from Achievers. The post [SlideShare] Are You a Workplace Trendsetter? appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Achievers

JUNE 16, 2014

When it comes to transparency in the workplace, a lot has changed. Ten years ago, you could find more information about the latest iPod online than you could about your own workplace. Today, social media sites like Glassdoor are helping people find jobs and companies they love through peer reviews and ratings, which makes HR professionals have to think more like marketers when it comes to recruiting and retention.

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Achievers

JUNE 5, 2014

Have you ever tried putting together a piece of IKEA furniture without the instructions? It’s a nightmare. Sure it’s doable, but it’s also complicated, frustrating and leaves you with a lot of anxiety any time a guest takes a seat in that chair. (Not to mention all of the “just-in-case” Allen Keys you have to keep on hand.). Same goes for an engagement strategy without senior leadership buy-in.

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Insperity

JUNE 17, 2014

Only 30 percent of all change programs are successful, according to John Kotter’s 1996 landmark book, “ Leading Change.”. Decades later, that statistic still holds true. So what are you doing to perpetuate that statistic, and how do you break out of the norm to implement successful change? Here are five things that are commonly overlooked by people who are leading change, and what you can do to turn those mistakes into successes. 1.

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Insperity

JUNE 25, 2014

A retention strategy isn’t in every business’s HR arsenal. But it should be. You worked so hard to get the right people in your organization. Why wouldn’t you work just as hard to keep them? Having an outdated or ill-conceived retention strategy, however, is just as bad as not having one at all. Here are some ways to make sure your business’s retention strategy is performing as well as the people it’s trying to keep in the building.

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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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Insperity

JUNE 2, 2014

What can tracking your employees’ training do for your human resources strategy? It keeps your workers in compliance with state or industry regulations and puts them on track for advancement so that your business can stay current with prevailing trends and maintain a workforce that is engaged and ready for the future. From tracking certifications and compliance training to managing onboarding and employee progression, with automated learning management system, you can record them all accurately

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Insperity

JUNE 23, 2014

In April of 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidelines that recommended employers limit their use of arrest and conviction records in hiring, promotions and other employment decisions because it could be deemed discriminatory. As of May 2014, 60 cities and counties have removed questions concerning conviction history from job applications – a movement known as “ ban the box ” – to prevent businesses from immediately disqualifying candidates who have criminal

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Insperity

JUNE 18, 2014

Are you still trying to schedule your retail employees using an Excel spreadsheet? It’s accurate for about 20 minutes – then the changes start. Does this sound familiar? John sends an email request asking to be off on Friday; Elizabeth calls and needs Saturday night off, but can now work on Friday, which she previously had asked off. And, then there’s Tom, who didn’t show up last night for his shift, but he texted to say he forgot, and he’s trying to get back from the beach in time for his shift

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Insperity

JUNE 9, 2014

Are you prepared for an influx of summer vacation requests from your staff? Whether you have a few employees or a few hundreds, balancing paid time off (PTO) schedules can be a nightmare. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to manage vacation days so that your team is satisfied and your business doesn’t suffer. 1. Communicate. Many times companies flaunt their PTO programs to attract quality candidates.

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Asure Software

JUNE 4, 2014

By Jennifer Roth, Vice President of Marketing In Part One of this four-part blog series, I talked about our changing world – how today nearly every organization can think and behave globally. There really are no boundaries that prohibit us from doing business wherever our clients exist. Read more about Jen Now I’d like to … Continue reading "Three Trends of Our Changing Workforce- Part 2: Mobilization".

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