Ahmed's Universe
SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
PARIS It was exactly three years ago, almost to the day, that Workday launched its long-awaited Learning module in an attempt to plug the last hole in its integrated HRIS offering. At that time I was advising a Swiss-based company in their selection of a new global HRIS tool and as part of that exercize I was regaled with a first peek at Workday Learning.
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
I am often asked by company executives, “What is the one thing I can do to improve my organization’s culture?” The truth is that there is not simply one thing that will improve how your employees feel about what they do and who they do it for. We define culture as the collective hearts and minds of an organization. As such, there are many things that affect employees’ attitudes about their work and the company they are working for.
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HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
It’s no secret. I love technology. In our small business, we rely on technology to extend our capabilities and provide an agile response to customer needs. That helps us remain competitive. But the more I learn about technology, I realize there’s still a lot to learn. On some level, technology reminds me of the reason I entered the human resources profession.
cipHR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Denying your people the independence to taken ownership of projects is a recipe for poor performance; here are five steps to supporting employee autonomy in your organisation. Having one or two micromanagers in your organisation might be troublesome, but it’s unlikely to threaten your success. However, having a business full of micromanagers – and, therefore, little employee autonomy – presents a much more significant threat to your organisation’s survival.
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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
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Traditional leadership tells us that traits such as assertiveness, dominance, physical stature, intelligence, and social sensitivity determine whether an individual is best suited for leadership. These characteristics certainly play an advantageous role but the most prominent of all is Emotional Intelligence (EI), which is one’s ability to regulate feelings and use them to guide our actions.
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15Five
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Want to increase employee engagement? It’s time to look at the career conversations you’re having with your employees. Traditionally, career discussions have been tagged onto the annual performance review process, meaning they occur far too infrequently and with an already painful process. As more companies realize continuous growth and development conversations are a priority for employees, companies are shifting the way they handle reviews altogether.
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Research shows as leaders move up in an organization, the demands become greater. Busy leaders have to do more with less time. Many people feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfocused; often feeling like they are lacking purpose in their work. In their personal lives, they might find it difficult to fully engage with their families in the evenings and feel guilty and dissatisfied as a result.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
We talk about HR technology a lot on HR Bartender, but it occurred to me recently that’s there’s one area of HR technology we really haven’t discussed. I was listening to one of the archived sessions from the Kronos eSymposium titled, “Five Things Not to Overlook During HR Tech Vendor Selection” and it reminded me we haven’t talked about buying technology.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Image source: Elements Envato Employees are considered as the lifeblood of a company. What you collectively do on an eight-hour shift can potentially dictate a business’s future and how fast it can get to succeed. Whether working from home or an office, it’s highly important to feel comfortable at your very workspace. Your cubicle or […].
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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.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Building a winning culture at work is not an easy feat. It takes more than hiring the right talent to build a company everyone wants to work for. Creating a positive work culture where everyone thrives comes down to the emotional and intellectual ways you support your employees. It may seem complicated but creating a winning culture is one of the simplest things you could do if you follow some of the steps mentioned below.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Even the best leaders can find themselves in a rut. If your leadership style feels stuck in the dark ages, why not turn to Renaissance leadership quotes to help move it forward? The Renaissance era is filled with guidance from forward-thinking and groundbreaking intellectuals. Let their points of view spark a fire in your leadership. Spanning from the 14th to the 17th century, the Renaissance is considered the bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history.
BetterUp
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
At BetterUp, we believe that becoming our best selves stems from developing our whole selves. In our work with members, we often hear that while many have found career success, they still feel like something is missing. This isn’t surprising. Each of us are multi-faceted individuals, with changing needs and priorities at different moments in time.
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
High levels of employee engagement are known to boost productivity, improve customer satisfaction , and bolster retention rates. It ’s these very benefits that have spurred companies across the country to invest in enhancing the employee experience. . Despite this investment, only 13 percent of today’s employees report feeling engaged in the workplace.
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
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
One of the workplace-related conversations that’s happening with more frequency is focused on how new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing jobs. There are people who say that computers are going to take away our jobs and others who say computers are going to create new and different jobs. I’m kinda sitting in the camp of “both”, meaning new technologies are going to eliminate some positions while at the same creating new opportunities.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Seven Proven Strategies for Improving Workers Productivity There is nothing of great significance in any business institution as its employees. According to research, employees’ satisfaction corresponds directly to business performance. Therefore, if your employees are happy, then their performance will improve, and definitely, that’s the catalyst your business requires for progress.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Do your employees trust the company’s leadership? There’s a good reason they should – after all, trust is at the root of every good relationship. This includes the relationship between a manager and employee. The most thriving workplace cultures are where employees are fully engaged and work with a sense of purpose. According to Great Place to Work , the best company cultures are where employees believe that their leadership is made up of people they can trust.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
A company with more top performers will usually outshine its competitors. How valuable is a high-performing employee? Studies have shown that one top achiever can deliver as much productivity as up to four average employees. As an HR professional, it‘s essential to know how to identify key personnel. That knowledge will help you recruit, manage and retain top performers at work.
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Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Workplace violence takes many forms. There are the headline-grabbing shootouts that have managers and workers alike wondering if it could happen to them. More often, it’s two employees pushing each other during an argument. In between, there are petty thefts, serious fights and sexual assaults. Some industries are also more prone to workplace violence, sometimes coming from customers or even patients.
UpstartHR
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Today, almost every company has workers that are either remote, telecommuting, or virtual. There is incredible value in this for businesses and for workers, but the challenge comes in engaging these people that you rarely (if ever) see face to face. . In today’s conversation, Ben interviews Beth Hearn, an HR leader with PeopleStrategy who has a variety of experience working at technology firms with remote staff.
HR Bartender
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at MindManager , a division of Corel Corporation. MindManager helps individuals, teams, and enterprises do great work faster by simplifying the way they capture, organize, and share information. You can try MindManager out for free here. Enjoy the article!). I’ve been seeing the term “connected” workplace showing up a bit more in my reading.
Take It Personel-ly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Fortune favours the bold, and it takes some courage to take the plunge to expand your business. Whether it is taking on new clients, widening services, or opening a new branch, there is a lot to consider. Read on for some advice on what to bear in mind when grasping an exciting new opportunity. Be […].
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.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
Let’s be real for a moment: You spend more time every day sitting behind your desk than you do sleeping in your bed. When you’re spending that much time at work, you may want to feel de-stressed and inspired to unlock your maximum potential. If you feel your workspace is missing that spark, you’re probably in need of some office desk essentials to make your workday better.
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Do you struggle with how to develop business acumen in employees? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern of managers and business owners. Your employees may be great at their individual jobs, whether they’re creatives, salespeople, engineers, IT personnel or something else. While they’re intelligent, capable employees, they may lack a formal business education or even awareness about what other business functions contribute.
Hireology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
Home health care hiring is more challenging than ever before. Between record-low unemployment and limited interest in home health care jobs, agencies are finding it difficult to attract and hire qualified employees for open roles. . To improve home health care hiring at your agency, it’s important to first sell top talent on the opportunity joining your team presents, then keep candidates engaged throughout the hiring process once they’ve applied.
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Businesses are often extremely complex—in my case, it takes an army of people, machines and innovations to get a product to market. In order to deliver a seamless customer experience, companies require the right leadership , a range of departments, employees with varying skill sets, and the appropriate tools and resources. With all these intersecting parts, how can operations leaders implement changes and decisions that take each arm of the business into account?
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