Ahmed's Universe

JANUARY 11, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO As a new year starts, many of you will be busy working on an RFP for a new HR or ERP system. One aspect that draws little attention from the myriad reports and posts on system evaluation deals with pricing, contracts and other T&Cs (terms and conditions). This means that because of the inherent knowledge imbalance between vendor and customer, the latter is always the loser as they tend to learn after the fact (the reason for this knowledge imbalance being that vendors respond

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Achievers

JANUARY 27, 2016

As a manager, you’re aware that it’s important to give employees everyday recognition, praise, and feedback. You’ll do a better job of effectively delivering this recognition, however, if you understand the reasons behind it. Here are three primary effects you’ll experience from building employee recognition into your daily workplace culture: Better morale: Acknowledging the hard work and dedication that employees invest in your company is a good way to give them “a sense of ownership and belon

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 14, 2016

I had the privilege of speaking at the Massachusetts Conference for Women recently. I was on a panel with Joyce Maroney, director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos; Sue Meisinger, former CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM); and China Gorman, former CEO of Great Place to Work to discuss what it takes to create an engaging workforce.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 3, 2016

If you aren’t a creator, an artist, or an entertainer, eventually you will be replaced by a machine. I’m sitting 30,000 feet above the gulf of Mexico in a metal tube traveling through the sky at 500 miles per hour. As Louis C.K. the comedian said so famously, in a voice mocking an ungrateful passenger having to wait longer than usual on the tarmac, “‘And then, we get on the plane and they made us sit there on the runway, for 40 minutes.

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Take It Personel-ly

JANUARY 22, 2016

There are no shortage of things that can decrease productivity in your office. From March Madness to Serial podcasts to chatty coworkers, a number of distractions can invade your office and decrease your employees’ output. However, blocking every website on the Internet and forcing everyone to work in soundproof cubicles probably isn’t the best way […].

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Insperity

JANUARY 13, 2016

A change in business hours, layoffs, a reduction in benefits, a department reorganization, an elimination of bonuses, elimination of casual Fridays: Change in business is as relentless as it is inevitable. While the rationale for such changes may be for the good of the company, sometimes these decisions are unpopular with your employees. And even if you disagree with the changes yourself, often, these decisions aren’t solely up to you.

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Achievers

JANUARY 22, 2016

Employee engagement is “the top human resource challenge organizations anticipate facing in the next three to five years,” according to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management. If you want to stay ahead of this challenge, you need to keep your employee engagement strategy fresh, relevant, and exciting for all of your employees.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 12, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud. The Workforce Institute at Kronos released the third book in its thought leadership trilogy aimed at developing and retaining a competitive and engaged workforce: It’s All About Bob(bie) – Strategies for Winning With Your Employees.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 18, 2016

As baby boomers begin retiring, many workplaces are looking to fill the void. The Millennial 20- to 30-year-olds are the most likely candidates. However, the personality traits of the group may necessitate some changes in order to attract and keep new employees. Establish Expectations. Millennials are notorious for loving their mobile gadgets, visiting social network sites habitually and exhibiting a reluctance to labor the long hours formerly worked by their older counterparts.

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Take It Personel-ly

JANUARY 22, 2016

It requires skill and experience to properly manage employees, but both new graduates and workforce veterans are often given management roles. As these Millennials and Generation X managers take the helm in many leadership roles, they often supervise employees who are older than them and have been at the workplace much longer. Baby Boomers are […].

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 18, 2016

One of the benefits that has received growing attention in the last year is unlimited vacation time. It is positioned as the “ultimate” in paid time away from work, and many of the people who have read the news articles about the plans have wondered what it would be like to implement such a plan. I’m here to tell you: avoid the hype.

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Insperity

JANUARY 25, 2016

Many people associate leadership with extroversion. That never-met-a-stranger, vocal, high-energy, Type-A stereotype is just one type of leader. The fact is, good leadership comes in many shapes and sizes – and personality types. Some may think that extroverts are the natural leaders. But the unconvinced may be surprised to learn that some of today’s most successful business leaders are introverts.

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Achievers

JANUARY 4, 2016

Gone are the days of poor working conditions, grueling hours, and no benefits. In recent years, companies have seen the importance of offering quality perks for their employees. This realization has spawned a steadily building competition among companies as they try to out-perk other employers. But with the myriad of options available, from unlimited vacation time, to office dogs , to free lunch, how can you tell if you’re creating a real impact or just spinning your wheels?

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 10, 2016

In the past, I’ve written about the skills that every employee needs to possess. But what about abilities ? Abilities are equally important. They are those qualities that we need in order to be skillful…and ultimately successful. Over the past year, I’ve heard some words come up frequently when it comes to the abilities that organizations are looking for in candidates and employees.

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Asure Software

JANUARY 25, 2016

The same is true for both families and businesses: no matter how much money you pull in every month, overhead whittles it away to virtually nothing. In the Internet Age, the overhead associated with high employee costs, like space and equipment, should have disappeared already. Everyone should be telecommuting to work either via the Internet or through robots designed to take their places.

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Take It Personel-ly

JANUARY 27, 2016

You can run the best marketing campaign in the world, but at the end of the day, it’s a waste of money if your employees can’t wholeheartedly support your brand. Your employees are one of the most powerful tools you have to help you succeed. Turning them into brand ambassadors is a vital step for […].

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Hireology

JANUARY 29, 2016

“This is how we do it!” While it’s not Friday night just yet, we hope you all feel alright. Besides quoting the great Montell Jordan’s classic hit on a Friday, it’s always good to see how others do what they do.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

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Insperity

JANUARY 13, 2016

A change in business hours, layoffs, a reduction in benefits, a department reorganization, an elimination of bonuses, elimination of casual Fridays: Change in business is as relentless as it is inevitable. While the rationale for such changes may be for the good of the company, sometimes these decisions are unpopular with your employees. And even if you disagree with the changes yourself, often, these decisions aren’t solely up to you.

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Achievers

JANUARY 6, 2016

In 2016, look for organizations to tighten their focus on people management, from building an inclusive company culture to increasing employee engagement. HR trends to watch for 2016 include these three hot topics: 1. Increased use of data analysis. Analyzing data to gather consumer information has been a staple of marketing strategy for decades, but data analytics is only now starting to catch on for HR professionals.

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HR Bartender

JANUARY 31, 2016

There’s lots of talk about employees “owning” their careers. The idea being that employees are in the driver’s seat where their career development is concerned. Some of this stems from the fact that employees want more control over their future. Not just the jobs, but their work schedules, workspace, etc. I know I’ve heard plenty of people say they’ve watched colleagues and family members follow the path that the company asked of them only to see them subsequently struggle during the

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SnackNation

JANUARY 17, 2016

17 Proven Ways to Improve Employee Satisfaction and Create an Awesome Office. How many times have you heard a manager or executive say this: “It’s called work for a reason.”. For too long, this was the standard response when business leaders were forced to confront the subject of employee satisfaction. This statement carries a troubling implication.

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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.

IT

Take It Personel-ly

JANUARY 20, 2016

Despite all the planning in the world, your trade show success is going to be determined by the staff you take along for the ride. It doesn’t matter how great your display stand looks, or what freebies you’re willing to give away. If your staff don’t blow people away, these potential new customers are going […].

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Hppy

JANUARY 25, 2016

Across all industries, transparency has never been more important to a successful business model, regardless of company size. When it comes to employee engagement, this particular business practice has been proven to be essential, at a global scale. In a recent poll of companies declared as best places to work, among the top employee engagement drivers were: I trust the leaders of this organization to set the right course.

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Insperity

JANUARY 27, 2016

Innovation is the lifeblood of a successful business, yet it can be challenging for leaders to manage the “idea factory.” Well-meaning employees may propose new ideas that are beyond their area of expertise or simply too expensive to implement. How do you keep your employees engaged in thinking creatively, yet guide their enthusiasm in realistic and productive directions?

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Achievers

JANUARY 14, 2016

The workforce is changing rapidly, and many companies are struggling to update their talent management process to keep pace with new workplace cultures. Companies that can’t keep up with the expectations of today’s employees will see a decline in engagement — and a corresponding decrease in their bottom line. A 2015 report by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) gives a look into current levels of staff engagement.

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