Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 10, 2016
You may think that it’s okay for employees to be unhappy at work. After all, it’s work, right? Since when do work and happiness exist in the same instance of space-time? Well, actually, work and happiness should go hand-in-hand. This doesn’t mean that all employees should be expected to want to sing and dance whenever […].
Achievers
AUGUST 3, 2016
“There are only three measurements that tell you nearly everything you need to know about your organization’s overall performance: employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cash flow.
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HR Bartender
AUGUST 28, 2016
There’s an old saying that says, “Employees don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.” And it’s often true. Throughout my career, I’ve talked to hundreds of employees who love the company and their work, but they can’t stand their manager. So they leave. Sometimes they will just transfer to a different department or another location. Sometimes they will leave the organization all together.
SnackNation
AUGUST 28, 2016
35 Insanely Fun Team Building Activities For Work (“Trust Falls” Not Included). Believe it or not, team building activities for work are critically important to the success of your business. In fact, the personal bonds formed between team members actually give your company a competitive edge. How does this work? It’s all about engagement.
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15Five
AUGUST 29, 2016
Unless you’re allergic to business buzzwords , you are probably aware of the employee engagement dilemma facing companies worldwide. Likewise, many organizations are adjusting to the needs and desires of the next generation of employees known as millennials. Just in case, here are some eye-opening facts and statistics: - Engaged employees are 87% less likely to quit their jobs. - Turnover rates are nearly 15% lower for companies who implement employee engagement activities. - Employee turnover
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Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 12, 2016
Source https://www.flickr.com/photos/zzkt/6820378862/?rb=1 Employees can promote the brand they work for on their personal social media accounts to extend the brand’s reach, increase sales and influence customer impressions. Before it can happen, brands need to integrate employee advocacy into their marketing strategy and learn how to make employees start sharing.
Achievers
AUGUST 10, 2016
How happy and engaged are our employees? It’s an important question that every business should want to know the answer to. We hate to break it to you, but according to our latest employee survey , 51% of employees are not happy at work. What does that mean for your business? The less happy and engaged your employees are, the less productive your business will be as a whole.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 23, 2016
We’ve talked a lot here about the do’s and don’ts of job search including LinkedIn profile tips, resume resources, and following-up after a job interview. This question is a new one: Hi Sharlyn. Do you know if there is any advantage to order or time of day when interviewing? I try not to take the spot right before lunch, when the team is hungry and thinking about getting a break, or first thing in the morning, last thing in the afternoon, for similar reasons.
cipHR
AUGUST 11, 2016
The internet's become the number one information resource for pretty much everything in our personal and professional lives. When it comes to HR priorities, there's a number of great sites and individuals who can provide tips, tricks and best practices regarding a number of key HR priorities. 1. Attracting top talent. How do potential applicants find work?
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.
15Five
AUGUST 11, 2016
Here at 15Five, we strive to bring you leadership advice on a variety of topics like employee engagement , communication, business growth, and company culture. We’re switching gears a bit to provide insights on what investors are looking for when it comes to startups and the teams that help them grow. I recently sat down with Christoph Janz , a Founding Partner of Point Nine Capital , an early-stage VC fund focused on SaaS and marketplaces.
Insperity
AUGUST 25, 2016
Whether it’s the aftermath of a hurricane or a shooting at a nearby business, your employees can’t help but bring their confusion and concerns to work. Such tragic events offer managers a unique opportunity to display leadership by helping employees cope at a difficult time. That said, it can be hard to know what to say or do. What steps should you take to both comfort employees and encourage productivity?
Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 24, 2016
Telecommuting may be a popular item on employee wish lists, but wishes do little to convince employers to implement work-from-home programs. Widespread telecommuting is still a relatively new phenomenon, and employers are understandably wary of diving headfirst into only-sort-of-charted territory. Employees’ desire to work from home does little to answer questions or assuage fears regarding … Continue reading 9 Reasons to Let Employees Telecommute.
Achievers
AUGUST 30, 2016
Millennials are the hot topic of conversation in human resources departments today. This much talked-about but little-understood new generation is coming into its own in the workforce and will soon represent more than half of all U.S. employees. As baby boomers continue to retire, companies are facing the challenge of attracting and retaining millennials to replenish their ranks.
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HR Bartender
AUGUST 30, 2016
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce solutions in the cloud. To help employers navigate the upcoming U.S. Department of Labor changes to overtime pay, Kronos has published a research brief on The Changing Face of Wage and Hour Law. You can download it on their website. Enjoy the post!).
UpstartHR
AUGUST 15, 2016
[link] I’m just a little bit excited today. I am part of a set of new hosts joining the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network with a new show, We’re Only Human. It’s a play on words and gives multiple meanings, because for starters, despite the pressure on us as HR leaders, we’re still only human. It also gives me a chance to talk about how, despite automation and other factors, we need to be looking at our people as human beings with needs and desires, not simply data points or
15Five
AUGUST 18, 2016
SaaS startups are always seeking ways to improve the product experience for their customers. They want their products to be best-in-class solutions that their customers can’t live without and use habitually. But habits are not formed arbitrarily. Indeed there is an art and a science to creating an experience that customers return to repeatedly. Since we want our customers to build great companies by regularly checking in with employees , we sought some advice to understand the phenomenon of crea
Insperity
AUGUST 11, 2016
You’re a business leader , which means you’re probably smart, accomplished, experienced and fairly well educated. How do you feel when you read the following sentence? “We’ve taken a solution-focused approach, dominated by our corporate values, to create a paradigm shift in the industry.”. Bored and confused, right? This sentence could apply to a product launch, reorganization of the company, a hiring spree or a round of layoffs.
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
AUGUST 5, 2016
If you are in the process of establishing a brand new small business, you need every bit of advice and encouragement that you can get. One of the best bits of counsel that a new business owner can receive is to make sure that the domain name they choose is not already taken. Likewise, it’s […].
Achievers
AUGUST 24, 2016
By: Bobi Seredich. Co-founder, Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence. Picture this: Your phone rings and you see the caller I.D. pop up on the screen. The little voice in your head questions, “Should I answer the call or send it straight to voicemail?” It’s understandable that we don’t always want to pick up our calls. But have you ever put yourself in the other person’s shoes and wondered how many times someone has chosen to not answer your calls?
HR Bartender
AUGUST 21, 2016
It’s been a while since I’ve published one of these posts. As a quick reminder, I’ve been working on a series about HR technology: the common terms and concepts that HR pros need to know. It’s amazing the things I’ve learned. I hope you feel the same. For example, one of the terms that keeps popping up is HCM. What exactly is it? To give us some insights and a bit of a history lesson, I had the privilege of chatting with Bill Kutik.
UpstartHR
AUGUST 29, 2016
Over the last week I’ve received more than half a dozen emails from people looking for their first foray back into the HR realm after making a move to a new city, taking time off for childcare/maternity leave, and other similar stories. It’s a challenge, but this is easier than breaking into HR in the first place if you have some sort of track record to point to.
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.
15Five
AUGUST 24, 2016
How can you build a great habit-forming product that customers will return to repeatedly? What does the future of product design look like? How will humans continue to co-evolve with technology? This is the second installment of my interview with Nir Eyal , author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Hooked: How To Build Habit Forming Products. Nir writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.
Insperity
AUGUST 18, 2016
Are you feeling out of touch with the rank and file? Or do you want to know what’s really going on in a department or the company? If so, it’s time to add regularly scheduled skip-level meetings to your arsenal of leadership tools. A skip-level meeting is simply a meeting where a manager’s manager meets directly with employees, without that manager in attendance.
Take It Personel-ly
AUGUST 26, 2016
High employee turnover is, as ever, a pressing concern for HR executives globally. When an employee decides to leave, the department is forced to readjust. A replacement needs to be hired and trained and there is an inevitable loss of productivity as the employee gets up to speed. On top of this, rehiring places a … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Company is Turning Off Promising Employees.
Achievers
AUGUST 15, 2016
Employee performance reviews are often awkward and uncomfortable. Feedback, whether positive or critical, can be difficult to deliver or accept. Yet providing feedback to employees is an important way for a company’s leadership to guide the organization. Employees also want feedback; employee engagement increases when employees get more feedback, more frequently; and, they’re less likely to quit.
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