Ahmed's Universe

JUNE 23, 2013

'BANGALORE Wipro''s HQ in the Electronic City district of Bangalore The last few few weeks have been hectic as I crossed half the globe to visit the center of the universe, a.k.a. Bangalore, heart of the Indian IT industry before heading back to Europe for a 10-day training on Workday in London. (Interesting how one''s center of universe tends to change over time: for a decade when I worked for US software powerhouses PeopleSoft and Oracle it used to be San Francisco, now that I work for an Indi

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Achievers

JUNE 21, 2013

Managers from hell are the reason your top employees hate their job. Recent Gallup research shows that these managers are responsible for actively disengaging employees, costing the U.S. an estimated $450 billion to $550 billion annually. You read that right—bad managers are catastrophic for businesses. Only 30 percent of Americans with full-time jobs are engaged.

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Talent Culture

JUNE 12, 2013

'Resume to Referral has a brilliant infographic called A void Being a Resume Hoarder that points out some of the things job seekers tend to keep on their resumes that should have been tossed out with the trash years ago. Writing a resume can be an emotional process and it can be difficult for some to maintain objectivity during the writing process because the person has become attached to their own “stuff.” They remember the grit and determination that went into some of their earlier

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Insperity

JUNE 25, 2013

Mark Twain said “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – ‘tis the difference between the lightning- bug and the lightning.”. In business, the difference between the almost right word and the right word can mean a lawsuit or a boycott. For example, when two Whole Foods employees in Albuquerque, New Mexico , complained that they had been suspended briefly for speaking Spanish at work, groups like the New Mexico League of United Latin American Citi

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 27, 2013

Between 10% and 30% of résumés include untruths according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The post Buyer beware: How to uncover the worst résumé falsehoods appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Achievers

JUNE 21, 2013

Another exciting and educational event this week in Chicago! If you had the pleasure to attend there was no shortage of sessions, parties, and people to connect with at this year’s conference. A few highlights that stand out are Hillary Clinton’s opening keynote on Sunday, Glassdoor’s Tweet Up party featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff at the iconic House of Blues venue, and the buzz at the HIVE, SHRM’s social media hub.

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Achievers

JUNE 21, 2013

Dear Amelia, how can I get the most out of my personal brand on LinkedIn? New connections and potential employers are looking at your social profile, so you should take advantage of this opportunity. Here are four tips to help you get the most out of your personal brand on LinkedIn: Cover the basics. Fill in as much information about your work experience as possible.

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Achievers

JUNE 17, 2013

It’s that special time of year where graduation speeches top YouTube and employers gear up for a new wave of applicants. And time for the annual Class of 2013 survey from Achievers and ConnectEDU! We surveyed over 10,000 recent graduates this year about what they expect from future employers and what they are bringing to the table. Overall, many of the results have been the same year over year, even in surprising areas like expected tenure.

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Achievers

JUNE 10, 2013

The HR community is buzzing about SHRM’s annual conference coming up next week, and we couldn’t be more excited! From June 16-19 Achievers will be hanging out with the vibrant human resources community—oh, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Check out our round-up of advice to prepare for next week’s conference, and if you’ll be attending, be sure to stop by booth #2455.

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Achievers

JUNE 7, 2013

HR is always fighting to get into the business discussion – we have all heard it. So what’s the best way to add value and show the organization that you are a business leader? . First things first: learn your business. Understand how you make, move, and sell your product. Grasp what key business initiatives must be delivered, then fold in the people agenda to that strategy.

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JUNE 7, 2013

The SHRM National Conference , June 15-19 in Chicago, is fast approaching. That means if you are a lucky HR professional that will be going this year, there is lots to be done, so much to be seen, and numerous people to meet. Whether this is your first, second or 15 th SHRM there is always something new to learn, so in that spirit, below is a collection of articles from seasoned SHRM go-er’s to make your SHRM experience the best one yet!

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Achievers

JUNE 5, 2013

What makes an engaged employee? In our past research , we’ve talked about how recognition, rewards, and effective management can lead to Employee Success™, but these influences affect everyone differently; what works for one employee may not work for another. So, when A chievers and the Human Capital Institute designed our engagement survey earlier this year, we asked some demographic questions to help unravel the mystery.

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Talent Culture

JUNE 10, 2013

'The May unemployment numbers were just released by the Labor Department, citing the addition of 175,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. But when you are the one who is unemployed, the unemployment rate is 100% and these numbers mean little to your individual progress. Rather than getting caught up in these statistics, focus on what you can do to move your search forward.

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Insperity

JUNE 6, 2013

In the 2009 movie “Up in the Air”, the main character, Ryan Bingham, has business travel down to a science. He knows how to pack efficiently. He knows which airport lines move faster. And he’s a pro at maximizing his frequent flyer miles. “I don’t spend a nickel, if I can help it,” he says, “unless it somehow profits my mileage account.”. You don’t need to be as extreme as Bingham, though, to earn free flights and vacations.

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Insperity

JUNE 12, 2013

Any time employees are recognized for a job well done, it’s good for business. And an effective employee bonus program can help reinforce the message by rewarding positive performance. Sure, a steady paycheck is the main reason employees clock in every day. But if that’s where your compensation strategy ends, you might want to consider installing revolving doors.

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Insperity

JUNE 18, 2013

If you’re just learning about “stay” interviews, you may be imagining yourself in your office, facing a key member of your team who has just resigned, trying to convince that employee to “stay” with your organization. However, you don’t need to wait until an employee is leaving to hold a stay interview, when there may be little you can do to change his or her mind.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 13, 2013

As a manager, you know how important it is to use the correct employment terms with employees. Using the wrong terms can expose your company to expensive lawsuits. The top five 'lightning rod' terms to avoid with employees: The post Top 5 ‘lightning rod’ terms to avoid with employees appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Insperity

JUNE 3, 2013

A Japanese steakhouse in Louisiana owed nearly $115,000 after the Department of Labor found minimum wage, record-keeping and overtime violations…. An oilfield services company in Oklahoma paid more than $50,000 for violating overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act …. A staffing agency had to pay out almost $2 million for improper pay and record-keeping practices ….

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