March, 2013

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The Glory of "Downton Abbey"

Ahmed's Universe

'PARIS The British stately home that is the location of one of the best TV series in recent memory A couple of weeks ago going to a meeting at La Défense business district I decided to ride the metro since it is just a straight line from my home in the Bastille area, with no need to change trains. I settled into my seat (quite a feat to find one in the overcrowded trains) and set about tuning out the various audio attacks Paris metro riders have to contend with: - The incessant PA messages about

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5 must-reads for the in-the-know HR Professional: Week of March 1st, 2013

Achievers

As I look back on this week in the world of Human Resources, there is one strong theme that I just can’t avoid talking about in this post. If you haven’t logged into LinkedIn or surfed any news sites you might have missed the announcement that Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, made in regards to Yahoo’s new remote working policy. In the age of SAAS, smart phones and online collaboration software many professionals were surprised by this announcement.

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How to Sabotage Your Succession Plan

Insperity

Succession planning, an organization’s way of maintaining or correcting course when key employees leave, is carried out in many different ways. It can involve a secretive conclave where a successor is announced with puffs of white smoke. Or a nominee might undergo a rigorous confirmation hearing before members of Congress. Rock-paper-scissors, etc. Whatever the method, succession planning can be easily derailed by ignoring some basic rules.

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March Madness: 6 lessons from NCAA coaches to lead your team to success

Achievers

March Madness comes around once a year, often leading to office pools, water cooler discussions of colleges you may not have heard of, and long and oddly timed lunch breaks. With the championship game coming up, harness some of the lessons of NCAA basketball’s unsung all-stars: the coaches. Your team may not be made up of 20 college athletes, but the best leaders in any arena share a few common elements to achieving success. 1.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Harvard Business Review reveals the bright side to negative feedback

Achievers

Positive feedback and recognition clearly amplify key behaviors that drive results. But what happens when you are faced with employee behavior that misses the mark? With talent scarcity on the rise, your organization cannot afford to replace all the underperformers and rehire, retrain, and recover from loss of revenue. Instead, you should help these employees reach their full potential and maximize your investment.

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[Storify] #A_Chat Wrap Up: March 27th, 2013

Achievers

Below is a collection of tweets from the March 27th, 2013 webinar with David Brennan, Chief Financial and Operating Officer of A chievers. Thank you for all who listened to the webinar and those who connected with the #A_Chat community on Twitter. To join us next time please sign up for our Apirl 9th, 2013 webinar “ A chievers Latest Product Release: Using A chievers to Drive Employee Success” with Razor Suleman, Founder and Chief Evangelist of A chievers.

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[Webinar recap] How to unlock the key to your employees’ success

Achievers

Today’s fast-paced business world is challenging to navigate, but we can all agree on one thing: employee turnover is unfavorable. Rehiring, retraining, and recovering from loss of revenue is not optimal for HR or your company’s bottom line. First of all, employees don’t leave companies—they leave managers. In fact, 40 percent of disengaged employees said they were likely to leave their employer in the next two years, compared to only 18 percent of highly engaged respondents.

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Achievers is now on SlideShare

Achievers

Big news! A chievers is now on SlideShare , the world’s largest community for sharing presentations. If you’re already active on SlideShare, follow us! And if you’re not, check it out—we think you’ll love it. It’s a great way to share content in a way that’s easy to access, visually interesting, and succinct. Flip through a few of our first presentations below, and don’t forget to follow us for the latest in on-demand thought leadership.

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[Webinar] How to secure executive buy-in for recognition programs

Achievers

When it comes to implementing recognition programs that positively impact business results, although there are multiple decision makers, the most important work within the C-suite. In order to get your recognition program off the ground, you must secure executive buy-in by communicating the business benefits in language your C-suite understands. How do you translate “employee engagement” to increased shareholder return and profitability?

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Where You Can and Absolutely Cannot Cut Costs Corners in Benefits Administration

Managing benefits administration is costly, and cutting corners in the wrong places can lead to disengaged workforces and the risk of non-compliance. This eBook from Selerix highlights areas where you can save without compromising the value of benefits. Proactively Thinking: Make decisions for the long run. Discover ways to be proactive in your decision-making to save money in the future, not just temporarily.

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Ask Amelia: Tips for recruiting A-players?

Achievers

We want to fill our open positions with people who will really move the business forward, a.k.a. A-players, but it seems you can only learn so much in the interview process. What tips do you have for recruiting the right candidates? Great question! We all want to move the business forward and need the most capable talent to do it. First, ask yourself what business are you in and what does moving forward really look like?

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Insight: HR Technology & talent management trends

Achievers

With rapid changes in technology and human resources, it can be hard to imagine what tomorrow looks like, let alone a year from tomorrow. We tapped into our network to find out what industry leaders predict human capital management will look like in the year to come, and want to pass on that knowledge to you. As Steve Boese of HR Technology Conference & Expo points out, the future often ends up looking nothing like the present, so the best way to prepare is to make investments in technology

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[Webinar] Leverage high performing leaders to drive your employees’ success

Achievers

Did you know that 19 million Americans plan to leave their jobs in 2013 ? According to World at Work , if an employee is dissatisfied with his/her manager, there is an 80 percent chance he/she is disengaged. This puts a lot of pressure on your management team, since disengagement causes misalignment and mediocre performance among employees, on top of increasing turnover.

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Six tips to create star teams out of star players [UPDATED]

Achievers

The 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the “Dream Team”, was described by American journalists as the greatest sports team ever assembled. Essentially, the team took home the gold medal because they stood together for an all-important common goal: to represent the United States and perform as one team—not as individual players.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Achievers’ new release provides smart tools for smart companies

Achievers

After months of development, A chievers is proud to announce our new suite of data-driven reports and analytics. We believe that everything should be made as simple as possible, so we crafted this release to provide the maximum amount of information with the simplest possible interface. Not to brag, but we think we succeeded. “With A chievers software, and especially our newest release, companies can build their unique culture, decrease employee turnover, and increase employee engagement,” says

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Ask Amelia: Any inexpensive ideas for celebrating Employee Appreciation Week?

Achievers

It’s Employee Appreciation Week! What are some last-minute and inexpensive ways to let our employees know we care? You’re right—Employee Appreciation Week is here! This is a chance to let your employees know that their hard work is not only appreciated but has a significant impact on the company. A company’s success is dependent on their employees so let them know you are grateful to have them on your team.

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Ask Amelia: How do we integrate employee recognition into our traditional culture?

Achievers

Hi Amelia, I work for a large investment bank. How could we integrate employee recognition into our traditional, hierarchy-based culture? There is no time like the present to incorporate online thank yous into a traditional metrics-based culture. As an example, some of the most critical—and thankless—roles are in the backend office of the investment institution.

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Travel and Entertainment Expenses: Where Do You Draw the Line?

Insperity

According to the Global Business Travel Association, U.S. business travel spending is expected to rise to nearly $267 billion in 2013. How much of that money will be yours? As travel fares climb while your company is being faced with a tepid economy, you’ll want to spend wisely. So what does that mean? The answer may be in your current cache of company expense reports. 1.

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7 HR Priorities for 2025 to Supercharge Your Employee Experience

Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton

Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.

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The Truth About E-Verify: 5 Things Every Employer Should Know

Insperity

While E-Verify may seem like just another hassle in your hiring process, it can help you avoid unauthorized workers and the costly legal troubles that come with them. Though some employers are not required by law to use E-Verify, it can help you maintain a legal workforce by confirming employees’ Social Security information instantly. Here are five things you need to know before using E-Verify. 1.

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How to Get Employees Back on Track After Workplace Violence

Insperity

Workplace violence is every employer’s nightmare. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration , each year nearly two million Americans report that they had been victims of workplace violence. Whether that violence comes in the form of physical assault, threats or verbal abuse, it can cause serious harm to your employees, to employee morale and to the smooth operation of your business.

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Come say hello! Achievers is coming to a town near you.

Achievers

We’ve been hitting the road a lot lately, speaking at conferences and spreading the word about recognition. We’ve been driving the conversation about using recognition to increase engagement in the workplace and showing off A chievers software in action. If you are planning on being at any of this month’s upcoming events, stop by and say hi! We’d love to hear from you. 2013 HCI Human Capital Summit.

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5 must-reads for the in-the-know HR Professional: Week of March 15th, 2013

Achievers

This week we are focusing on leaders, the impact they have on an organization, and their ultimate impact on business success or failure. The collection of articles below will provide you with insight on how to become a better leader, discuss the impact a leader has at an organization and the elements that make a good leader great. 1. “How Leaders Lose their Luck” (via Harvard Business Review blog ).

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We’re Here to Help! How to Navigate Your Top HR Priorities

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