Achievers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to a recent article in The Huffington Post , 3 out of 4 employees report that their manager is the worst and most stressful part of their job, and 50% of employees who don’t feel valued by their boss plan to look for another job in the next year. Don’t lose top talent because of poor management. We’ve compiled the top 10 things that leadership should never do if they want to keep their employees happy and engaged in the workplace.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Ultimate Software , a leading provider of human capital management solutions in the cloud. They were recently recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America by Achievers. Congrats and enjoy the post!). Employee engagement remains a top priority for business. Why? Because the results (or lack thereof) show that it needs to be.

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Hireology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The results are in: According to the 2016 NADA Dealership Workforce Study, the retail automotive industry had a monumental 2015. Dealers from coast-to-coast saw overarching trends of long term growth: vehicle sales, transaction prices, and rooftop employment numbers leading to more profitable businesses. Unfortunately, that's where the good news ends.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

For decades, business leaders believed that simply focusing on performance management was the key to building a successful company. If they just had the right vision and strategy, clear objectives, people with the skill sets to achieve those objectives, and alignment toward their goals throughout the entire organization, they’d achieve high employee performance, financial success, and live happily ever after.

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Are your employees slacking off? Constantly procrastinating on projects? Frequently missing work? Often, these are telling signs that your employees are disengaged. So, what should you do when you notice that your employees are checked out? Here are the four most common culprits for employee disengagement and how to stop them in their tracks. 1. A lack of appreciation for their work.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Bad managers cost businesses billions of dollars each year. According to Gallup , managers account for at least 70% of variance in employee engagement scores across business units. Gallup also discovered that great managers tend to share the following traits: motivational, assertive, accountable, transparent, and makes decisions based on productivity, not politics.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

A few years ago, I wrote a post titled “ Happy Employees are not Engaged Employees.” It remains a very popular post. I received a note about it the other day. I would say employees with a sense of purpose are most productive. Is this the same as engagement (therefore the employee is motivated)? It’s a great question that really made me think. So I wanted to see if I could logically work through this.

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cipHR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Encouraging your employees to exercise isn't simply about keeping them fit and healthy, there are also a number of other benefits, both for the employee and you as the employer. 1. Nature's a great healer. Encouraging exercise that can be achieved outdoors, such as cycling, running or competitive sports, will help your employees to harness the positive effects of nature on their wellbeing.

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UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

I will be presenting more on this topic at the HR Innovators Virtual Conference – 2 Days, 6 Education-packed sessions from top-rated speakers covering topics critical to success today, including, millennials and culture, creating meaningful workplaces, using social media to attract talent, and how talent loss affects innovation. Register Today !

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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.

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Catching up with your mom on the phone every Sunday is one thing. But interviewing a prospective job candidate on the telephone is quite another. Today, the sheer number of job applicants is often overwhelming. It’s not unusual to have 100 to 200 applicants for a single position. Some of them are qualified, but others use software to search keywords in job postings to load their resume and may not have the skills required.

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

The job market has improved a lot over the last couple of years or so. According to recent government statistics, the rate of unemployment is roughly back to where it was before the crisis – around 5 percent. Thus, there’s reason for workers to be hopeful that things will soon improve. However, the job market, … Continue reading Creative Ways To Land A Great Career.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

What type of candidates are you trying to recruit for your open job positions — top-notch or just so-so? The way you present your open job positions to the world can make all the difference. As you tackle recruiting and hiring, keep these 12 recruiting tips in mind in order to draft the perfect job description and attract top talent. 1. Begin with the end in mind.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Recently, an HR Bartender reader talked about their frustration with the new changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In their note, they mentioned working toward getting promoted so they would have a salary over the minimum threshold. While getting paid as a salaried employee isn’t always the main goal when seeking a promotion, I thought it would be good to talk about what it takes to get promoted.

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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

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cipHR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Are your employees as productive as they could be? Is the office bubbling over with creativity, interaction and innovation? Are you confident that remote workers are putting in 100% effort regardless of their location? If the answer to any of these questions is 'no' or even 'I'm not sure' then, as a brand, you're probably not providing the right environment and there's improvements to be made. 1.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Have you ever watched helplessly as your company was undergoing immense strain or was even burning to the ground? What did you do about it? Kyle Porter is founder and CEO of SalesLoft , a rapidly growing company that provides a powerful platform for sales development teams to increase qualified demos and appointments. But back in 2012, SalesLoft just wasn’t working.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Mergers are tricky business. Timing is critical, with small windows to conduct due diligence and communicate any changes to employees , shareholders and customers. Then there’s the actual work of merging two organizations. Unfortunately, the average due diligence process focuses almost exclusively on financials and physical assets. Planning for the people side of things often gets pushed until after the deal has been completed.

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UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

One of the scariest parts of having a great culture is the fear that it will shift and change in negative ways as the company grows. I can remember talking with Atlassian earlier this year, an organization that has an enviable culture and has leveraged it for incredible success. Every team at Atlassian has a person dedicated to defending the culture from poor fit hires, and these culture stewards can veto any hiring decision at any level.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

How do you handle rewards and recognition within your workforce? Has your company kept pace with current trends in HR and the widely recognized need for employee engagement programs? Most importantly, are you aware that 51% of employees are not happy at work and that, according to Gallup, fully 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged ? It has been proven that engagement is crucial for business growth.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Xerox HR Services. For more than a century, Xerox has been a leader in document technology and services. Their human resources services include advisory, technology, and administration solutions to help companies manage and engage employees. Congrats to them for 100 years of business excellence.

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cipHR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

A calm working environment will improve wellness, reduce absence and increase productivity. With such compelling benefits, introducing calmness into the working day should be an HR priority. There are many strategies that can be employed to improve the culture within the office, including the following: 1. Encourage the right food and drink. Eating and drinking certain things can have a positive effect on our wellbeing and calm us down.

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Newell Rubbermaid®. The opinions and texts are all mine. I was recently asked by DYMO® to share my experience and some unique tips about their DYMO® LabelWriter™ 450 Bundle from Staples Canada as I love to stay organized at work and at home. Staying … Continue reading Sponsored Post: The DYMO® LabelWriter™ 450 Bundle From Staples Canada.

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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.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Companies pour vast amounts of time and money into learning and development because it’s believed that training will result in better performance. Sadly, this is not always the case. Frustrated by an employee’s poor performance, a manager may call for more training, either for the individual or the whole team. However, what if the real problem is one of accountability ?

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UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

This week I’m in Atlanta for the Microsoft Ignite event. Yes, I see the puzzled expressions. Microsoft? IT? What am I thinking? No, I’m not making a career change. I’m perfectly happy where I am. Here’s the deal. I have been to tons of events over the years, and what always surprises me is the fact that I get something out of the most unlikely places.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Last night in Toronto, Achievers announced the winners of the Elite 8 at the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards Gala. In a setting that was a perfect mix of glitz and industrial chic, the award recipients and representatives from almost every one of the 50 companies included on this year’s list enjoyed dinner, drinks and good times at the Steam Whistle Brewery in the heart of downtown Toronto.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Well, we knew this was going to happen. The U.S. Department of Labor issued a ruling this summer that changed the overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) The new rules go into effect on December 1, 2016. Organizations are getting ready and making changes. Some of those changes involve converting salaried employees to hourly status.

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