Ahmed's Universe

MARCH 11, 2014

'NEW YORK “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori,” ancient Romans used to say. It is not only good to die for one''s country, but payroll software requires you do it for free Last month saw France''s president pay a state visit to the United States. Among the various topics on offer for Presidents Obama and Hollande one could mention the drop in foreign investment in France (due to the French government''s idiotic policies), the impact of the NSA spying scandal (due to the US government''s idioti

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Achievers

MARCH 3, 2014

Great companies engage their top performers, align their employees with company values, and recognize their team’s achievements in the moment to drive employee success. March 7, 2014 is Employee Appreciation Day. There’s no better time to share some gratitude, appreciation, and validation with your employees for all of their hard work. Whether it is staying late to finish a project, helping out another employee by going above and beyond the call of duty, or never settling for the status quo, the

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Talent Culture

MARCH 5, 2014

'One of the reasons why it is so difficult for people to write their own resume is that there is often so much emotional baggage attached to our careers and it is hard to let go of the things we experienced in each of our jobs. Writing a good resume forces you to make choices about what should and should not be listed in the document and the exercise is similar to cleaning out a closet of cherished items that no longer have a place in your life.

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Insperity

MARCH 19, 2014

Blame it on personality, lifestyle or other factors, but sometimes employees just don’t mesh. And friction in the ranks can make your office feel like a war zone. The tension can make the workplace uncomfortable for other employees and have a dramatic effect on productivity. But, conflict between two employees isn’t always a bad thing. It can lead to healthy competition, process improvements, innovation or creativity.

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Asure Software

MARCH 20, 2014

By Mike Kinney, Vice President of Sales In Part 2 of Asure Software’s Vice President of AsureSpace Sales, Mike Kinney’s look at change management, he delves into the three most common mistakes in executing successful change. We have received some great responses to part 1 of “The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change … Continue reading "The Whole Point of Change Management is to Change Right?

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Achievers

MARCH 5, 2014

Today, people work differently. It’s become increasingly challenging for companies to inspire the modern workforce. Employers must prioritize employee engagement to maintain a competitive edge in the war for talent. Your competitors can take your customers and recruit your top talent, but the one thing they cannot steal is your culture. A strong corporate culture will positively impact your employee engagement, as long as employees and managers live your culture’s values on a daily basis.

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Achievers

MARCH 5, 2014

Every moment matters at Deloitte. What’s critical to Deloitte’s success is retaining engaged employees and providing opportunities that will keep them engaged. Find out how Deloitte consolidated its rewards and recognition program to change the culture of its widespread workforce. The post [Customer video] How Deloitte helps its people succeed appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Insperity

MARCH 31, 2014

It has happened again. One of your employees is making life difficult for the rest of the department. The discontent has become a major distraction for your team, causing a dramatic decrease in their productivity. Managers need to understand that a negative employee is not just a problem between them and that employee. The air of dissent affects everyone who’s around it.

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Talent Culture

MARCH 10, 2014

'Thank you letters are an excellent self-marketing tool and a critical component of your job search strategy. The time spent crafting a targeted thank you letter after an interview will be well spent and can contribute to a more credible and efficient search. Here’s why. A thank you letter creates an opportunity to reconnect with employers. Chances are you are one of many candidates being interviewed for an open position.

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Talent Culture

MARCH 20, 2014

'My male clients often ask me questions about appropriate interview dress. Most know to wear a suit and tie and polish their shoes. But I recently read a great post by Ann Lindsay of Style of Success , an image consulting firm specializing in men, titled What Does Your Wallet Say About You? If you think about it, your wallet is a huge part of your interview attire.You may need to pull it out during the interview so you can give out your business card or accept cards from others.

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Insperity

MARCH 12, 2014

You may see employee background checks as more of a burden than a benefit. But rushing the process or quickly checking it off your list could be one of the most expensive mistakes you make. In 2013, 66 percent of U.S. employers reported they made a bad hire in the last year, according to a study from CareerBuilder. Of those, 27 percent said that this mistake cost them more than $50,000.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2014

The future leaders of your company could be right under your nose and you don’t even know it. But knowing how to identify leadership-worthy talent isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Here are three key steps that will help you prepare today’s employees to be the company leaders of tomorrow. 1. Start off strong in the interview process. Have a well-written job description to reflect the position requirements.

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Insperity

MARCH 5, 2014

Goal-setting is a critical part of the performance review process. But unrealistic or vague goals can frustrate employees, killing their motivation and productivity. Goals should be written so they’re specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely (SMART). This practice leaves little to the imagination and provides clear communication between employees and supervisors.

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Insperity

MARCH 10, 2014

Most business leaders get chills at the thought of health care reform. Like a polar vortex blowing through the office, it brings new compliance burdens, new taxes and fees, and complexity that rivals the human brain. But now, because the Affordable Care Act (ACA) paved the way for the creation of state health insurance exchanges, there’s at least one reason to warm up to the law: COBRA is no longer the only viable option for continuing health coverage.

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Insperity

MARCH 26, 2014

Newsflash: Not everybody likes their job. Shocker, right? But the Affordable Care Act, aka health care reform, makes it easier for workers to leave jobs they might not be completely gung-ho about. And some of them could give your business a boost. ‘Job lock’ picked. One of the key tenets of the legislation is creating widespread access to affordable health coverage.

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Insperity

MARCH 25, 2014

A database of more than 500 million criminal records sounds mighty impressive, doesn’t it? It’s sure to have everything you need to know about your candidates, right? Not exactly. The reality: information in these databases is rarely complete or up-to-date. If this is your sole method for screening employees, you’re likely basing your hiring decisions on incomplete and misleading information.

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Insperity

MARCH 2, 2014

Owning your own business is difficult enough. Add to that the hundreds of ever-changing federal and state employment laws that you’re expected to comply with and your head may be spinning. And overlooking these regulations or not following the proper protocol can lead to costly litigation and penalties. While questions regarding these laws are endless, here are four areas you need to pay close attention to. 1.

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Asure Software

MARCH 2, 2014

By Mike Kinney, Vice President of Sales As part of our Executive Series, Asure Software’s Vice President of AsureSpace Sales, Mike Kinney, has put together a 2 part look at change management, “The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, Right?” Read more about Mike The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, … Continue reading "The Whole Point of “Change Management” is to Change, Right?

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Achievers

MARCH 19, 2014

3M, a brand known for innovation, does not under estimate the power of culture. Learn how 3M created a culture of recognition, making it easy for all ranges of functions, from sales to marketing to manufacturing. As a result, recognition became part of everyday culture and positively impacted engagement. The post [Customer video] How 3M made recognition easy appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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