HR Bartender
JUNE 12, 2018
I came across this article recently on Undercover Recruiter titled, “ Why Employee Retention Should Be a Talent Acquisition Responsibility ”. It’s a good read worth checking out. My takeaway was that talent acquisition professionals play a role in employee retention. They do this by designing a good hiring process. One that accurately reflects the culture of the organization.
Achievers
JUNE 12, 2018
Companies are trying to find a workspace setup that increases employee productivity. Meanwhile, the employees are hoping that they will be allowed to concentrate or collaborate as needed and still escape unnecessary distractions. Getting the design of an office right can be hard – it is clearly a moving target. Let’s take a look back at the history of office design.
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15Five
JUNE 14, 2018
The traditional office landscape is changing and has been for quite some time, but the degree to which it should be shifting is subject to debate. Many employees consider their local coffee shop to be the ideal work environment, while traditional company leaders consider remote work to be a threat to their ability to manage employees. Perhaps Gallup CEO Jim Clifton said it best in the 2017 State of the American Workforce Report : “The very practice of management no longer works.”.
Insperity
JUNE 12, 2018
In an era when the corner office has gone the way of the dodo bird, cubicle etiquette has become a hot topic. Companies of all sizes are increasingly opting for open work environments that cost less to build out while maximizing real estate. Whether your business uses partitioned cubicles or wide-open workspaces and shared desks, chances are your employees have only a small area they can call their own.
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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 Bartender
JUNE 10, 2018
Over the past few months, we’ve talked about chatbots and machine learning. It only seems logical that we should have a discussion about artificial intelligence (also known as AI). While these terms are often used in the same sentence, the more I learn, the more I realize that there are subtle nuances in each. Many human resources departments are looking at these approaches to scale their efforts and bring consistency to their activity.
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Hireology
JUNE 15, 2018
Graduation season has come and gone, meaning high school, technical school and college grads are on the lookout for their first official career opportunities. But while job searching might come easy for recent grads this year, employers across industries are facing challenges with attracting top talent. In May, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent , the lowest rate since 2000, making the U.S. job market strong for job seekers, but highly competitive for employers.
WEX Inc.
JUNE 15, 2018
A Standing Ovation is a special reward program at benefitexpress that honors two employees who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling our Community Pillars.
HR Bartender
JUNE 15, 2018
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Capella University. Capella is an accredited online university dedicated to providing an exceptional, professionally-aligned education that puts you a position to succeed in your field. They offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs for human resources and business professionals.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 11, 2018
As the saying goes, ‘a tidy space means a tidy mind’, however many of us still work in cluttered and untidy environments despite this sound advice. Many studies support the notion that people who work in a cluttered, disorganised environment are far more likely to be less productive, more stressed and generally less able to […].
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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.
Wellable
JUNE 11, 2018
Employee wellness programs continue to move from being a nice perk to a must have for companies looking to recruit the best talent. As such, more companies are investing in wellness initiatives to encourage employees to stay healthy. Also, in the constant battle with turnover and employee disengagement, employee health and loyalty are valuable resources, which can be earned and improved through wellness initiatives.
15Five
JUNE 14, 2018
It’s often said that employees don’t leave companies; they leave bad bosses. But put a great manager at the head of a team, and the opposite happens. (To see what I mean, consider the case of Christian and Netflix mentioned here.). If you read our earlier discussions on managing your managers and evaluating their performance , you know how 15Five feels about the need for effective people management.
HR Bartender
JUNE 14, 2018
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is an excerpt from my new book, “ The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent “ (SHRM, 2018) SHRM members can order a discounted copy at the SHRMStore. Or I’ll be signing books next week at the SHRM Annual Conference in Chicago. Stop by and say hello!). With unemployment rates hitting record lows, there’s lots of talk about developing internal talent.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 13, 2018
Making mistakes and learning is really what helps us elevate ourselves from the normal flawed human to an experienced individual. It’s an essential part of the learning process we all must go through to become better individuals. However not all mistakes are the same, and specially not when in the context of project management. A […].
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
Best Money Moves
JUNE 13, 2018
In the Best Money Moves Roundup, we run down the latest news including retention, wellness benefits, and sourcing parties. There’s a lot to learn from Jobvite’s recent survey – especially with the lowest unemployment rate in 17 years. One thing we learned: An alarming 82 percent of employees are open to new job opportunities even if they’re happy with their current position.
Business Management Daily
JUNE 14, 2018
Under the ADA, each worker’s disability must be considered on an individualized basis. Thus, a condition that might not slow down one person may have a more profound effect on another, warranting a reasonable accommodation. The post Even some common injuries can be disabilities appeared first on Business Management Daily.
Insperity
JUNE 14, 2018
For years, it’s been widely accepted that boundaries for leaders are a must. When business leaders set healthy boundaries in the workplace, it can transform their ability to manage and motivate others. Boundaries can dramatically improve business performance, and they can create freedom for employees to be more creative and more productive. Boundaries are good things for leaders to put into place.
Take It Personel-ly
JUNE 12, 2018
You’ve decided that you’re tired of churning out hours of work for pennies on the dollar. After years of working a traditional 9 to 5, you’re ready to take the plunge into entrepreneurship. You’re not quite sure if you want to start your own business from scratch, become a freelancer, or invest in a franchise, […].
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Wellable
JUNE 13, 2018
Work has long been associated with stress and pressure because the workplace is where people come to grind, give their all, and unfortunately, burn out. Many employees cope by disengaging from their job, which is becoming the latest workplace epidemic. As a result, workplace-induced stress is costing the U.S. economy a whopping $190 billion in healthcare expenses a year.
WEX Inc.
JUNE 14, 2018
In 2017, over 50,000 merger and acquisition deals were announced globally, and first quarter of 2018 showed record-breaking M&A activity. The sizes and shapes of these organizations vary, but the challenge for many HR teams remains the same: After the dust of the M&A settles, how do we effectively consolidate disparate benefit management processes while maintaining a consistent, effortless experience for employees?
SnackNation
JUNE 15, 2018
37 Memorable Gifts for Every Type of CEO . Need a gift for a CEO who has it all? We suggest trying something you can’t get in any store, something one-of-a-kind—your own unique brand of thoughtfulness. Because when it comes to someone this impossible to shop for, it really is the thought that counts. Here’s a list of gifts CEOs will never forget (or throw away) even if it seems like they already have everything they could ever need or want. .
Business Management Daily
JUNE 12, 2018
Nevada Restaurant Services, a large Las Vegas gaming company that operates slot machines, casinos and bars in Nevada and Montana, will pay $3.5 million to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the EEOC. The post EEOC calls, gaming company folds and pays big for ADA violations appeared first on Business Management Daily.
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In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.
Hppy
JUNE 11, 2018
Another day, another full inbox. Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. You and your coworkers are drowning in content. According to a 2017 study by eMarketer , U.S. adults’ average daily time spent with major media will exceed 12 hours this year. Yep, 12 hours. There are endless social networks, overstuffed personal and professional inboxes, and of course, actual work to compete with.
Winston Benefits
JUNE 12, 2018
There's a perfect storm causing a teacher shortage: retiring teachers, pre-retirement attrition and workforce growth as a result of student enrollment increases and changes to pupil-teacher ratios. The Learning Policy Institute says that , based on the current trajectory, by 2025 the U.S. could have a shortfall of 100,000 K-12 teachers each year. Also, as Forbes reports, over half of college professors are adjunct faculty earning poor wages and with no job security — which limits the number of q
cipHR
JUNE 11, 2018
Asking the right questions at interview is crucial to ensuring both hiring managers and candidates have the best-possible experience. While modern applicant tracking systems (ATS) enable employers to screen and filter candidates using so-called ‘killer’ questions, it’s at the interview stage that HR professionals and hiring managers have the best chance to gain deep insight into candidates’ background, expertise and aptitude.
Business Management Daily
JUNE 14, 2018
While adverse actions such as termination are classic examples of retaliation and dissuasion, other acts may also make the cut. For example, a concerted campaign to make fun of or humiliate someone who takes FMLA leave may also violate the law. The post It’s all fun and games until joking about injuries leads to an FMLA violation appeared first on Business Management Daily.
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.
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