HR Bartender
MAY 24, 2018
We all know recruiting is tough right now. No need to belabor the point. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about it. We need to! We should focus our attention on finding solutions that will fill our talent pipeline. Today, I want to share a new model that might provide some creative inspiration towards those solutions. And a technology product that can make implementing it easy.
Achievers
MAY 22, 2018
News of one company buying another one makes for splashy headlines, broadcasting rising stock prices and the overall cost of the deal. Just look at the headlines Disney garnered for its recent $52 billion bid to acquire most of 21st Century Fox , as well as all of Sky News. However, what really counts after the dust settles is how you help your employees adjust to the cultural shift.
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15Five
MAY 22, 2018
Humankind has long struggled to find the secret to living a happy life, but what about workplace happiness? Have you ever wondered how your employees feel at work ? Perhaps you’ve tried to create a fun and satisfying environment, with activities like foosball and ping pong or by offering free lunches and snacks. But if you haven’t found success, it may be because those perks focus more on downtime, rather than creating a productive work environment.
cipHR
MAY 22, 2018
Happy employees are healthier and more productive – so don’t overlook the importance of having fun in the workplace. While most people, generally, would rather spend time with their friends and family than be at work, there’s no need for work days to be all doom and gloom. Investing time and effort into making your workplace a more enjoyable place to be can have tangible positive benefits for employees, teams, and your wider organisation.
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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
MAY 20, 2018
Shannon Tipton over at Learning Rebels did a great post titled, “ What’s in My Conference Bag? ATD ICE 2018 ”. It’s a nice reminder to help you plan your conference strategy. Since the next big event I’m attending is the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference , I thought I’d create my own list. Here are the top ten things I take with me when I travel to conferences.
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Hireology
MAY 23, 2018
Hireology is excited to announce we’ve been named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 2018 list. The list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of private American companies who have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits. For the 2018 list, more than 1,800 companies applied and 285 were ultimately recognized as best workplaces by Inc.
Insperity
MAY 22, 2018
Résumé dos and don’ts abound for job seekers. But what about the hiring managers, HR directors and other business leaders tasked with screening candidates? Are résumés still a useful recruiting tool? Although many experts predict that networking and job-hunting websites may one day render résumés obsolete, it will probably be a while before they go the way of wagon wheels and telephones with cords.
HR Bartender
MAY 22, 2018
Last week, I shared with you an interview with Tom Wetherill from Unum’s United Kingdom offices about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The compliance deadline is Friday, May 25, so I thought it appropriate to share a few more resources you might find helpful. Undercover Recruiter published an article on “ Why GDPR and GDPR-Compliance Matters ”.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 23, 2018
Capital is one of the main things preventing start-ups from launching and also from progressing as far and as fast as they could do. Start-up entrepreneurs spend so much time trying to get loans from banks and other investors, with many setbacks along the way, only to find when they do raise the money they […].
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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.
SnackNation
MAY 22, 2018
Planning an Office Move? Here’s What You Need to Know. Office moves start out exciting. You envision the finished product—everyone in your company working and thriving in a shiny new, perfectly organized office. The panic sets in when you realize you have to figure out how to move and organize everything in that shiny new office. Office moves involve an overwhelming number of literal and figurative moving parts.
Ascender
MAY 22, 2018
Download our free ebook. The Work Style Reform legislation, launched by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2016, aims to rectify the work culture that exists in many Japanese organisations. While it promises to benefit both employees and companies, its introduction will undoubtedly signal a period of transition for Japanese employers, and this is likely to greatly impact payroll and HR.
HR Bartender
MAY 25, 2018
(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Kronos , a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos announced this week that they were named by Forbes as one of the top three places to work in technology. Congratulations to them! Enjoy the article.). I couldn’t resist sharing this Time Well Spent from our friends at Kronos with you today.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 24, 2018
Did you ever notice the change in your mood when you step outside for trekking or hiking? Nature has got a magical effect in improving your overall mood along with increasing your creativity and health. Combining nature with a good hiking trip will add some happiness to your stressful and busy city life. Apart from […].
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
SnackNation
MAY 25, 2018
Boost the Productivity of Your Meetings with These 26 Icebreaker Games. How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Don’t you feel better now that we’ve gotten that out of the way? Icebreakers make meetings better by loosening everybody up and getting them into “meeting mode.” Consider the icebreaker a meeting warm up, an exercise you need to avoid awkward cramps throughout a meeting.
Insperity
MAY 24, 2018
Are your employees less than enthusiastic about their training and development initiatives? Self-directed learning could make a difference. If your team members are just going through motions, it may be because they don’t feel a sense of ownership over their learning and career development. Self-directed learning shifts the responsibility away from the organization and to the individual.
Hppy
MAY 22, 2018
Our well-being is something that we most often overlook. We allow our environment to dictate what our day is going to look like and how we are going to feel. How we feel can change as our environment changes. How we manage that is something that we do have control over. This morning, for example, we were dealing with some turmoil in a work environment that could have exploded into something far worse.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 21, 2018
Being part of a family-run business, especially one that has succeeded for generations, comes with a sense of major pride and responsibility. As the next generation takes up the charge, they must ask themselves if they’re truly ready, willing and able to keep the business going. Family businesses make up 64 percent of the U.S. […].
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WEX Inc.
MAY 24, 2018
For HR professionals, if your organization offers a high-deductible health plan (HDHP), chances are you've experienced a variety of conversations with confused employees who eagerly signed up for the HDHP in hopes of reducing costs, but were not prepared for the reality of out-of-pocket expenses they are now facing. While HDHPs are designed to be consumer-oriented, a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that "most Americans who have them aren't saving, shopping around for be
Best Money Moves
MAY 23, 2018
In the Best Money Moves Roundup, we run down the latest news on employee benefits, retirement and workplace legislation. The Society for Human Resource Management’s annual survey tracks trends in employee benefits. Here are our top 3 takeaways from SHRM’s 2017 report: Wellness benefits work. Most employers agreed that their wellness program reduced healthcare costs and improved employee health.
SnackNation
MAY 20, 2018
17 Company Swag Ideas Employees Really Want. Some people say it’s the thought that counts. Those people were not talking about company swag. Lame, generic gifts could show your employees you don’t know them, doing more harm than no swag at all. Plus, company swag nobody wants is a giant waste of money. Awesome, creative gifts , on the other hand, lead to good vibes and gratitude.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 23, 2018
You’re a college student approaching graduation and every single family gathering consists of the same questions, “What are you doing after your graduate?” and “Do you have a job lined up yet?” or maybe, “So, what do you want to do next?” And honestly, you have absolutely no clue. Trust me, I’ve been there. The […].
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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.
Business Management Daily
MAY 25, 2018
In the current workforce—where talent is in shorter supply, and the nature of work has undergone significant changes—organizations must focus on developing people, rather than rating them. This requires a shift to performance development. The post How to shift from managing performance to developing it appeared first on Business Management Daily.
Wellable
MAY 23, 2018
This week’s Whiteboard Wednesday session focuses on genetic testing for employee wellness programs. Already popular in the consumer market, genetic disease risk screening is entering employee benefits. A number of employers, including Levi Strauss, Salesforce, and SAP, offer employees free genetic screening to assess hereditary risks for certain cancers and high cholesterol.
Winston Benefits
MAY 22, 2018
Jobless claims are at historically low levels, and companies are facing stiffer competition for good workers. One way to sweeten the deal is by offering lucrative benefits. While health insurance continues to be the No. 1 benefit among employees, it’s not the only one. Since most companies offer health care, some employees tend to see health insurance as a given instead of a perk.
Take It Personel-ly
MAY 25, 2018
As a business owner, you’d surely know your products and services but your area of expertise may not be in marketing, branding or sales. You may also not be an expert in human resources and public relations. So, why don’t you just hire consultants who can tackle those parts of the business for you? Well, […].
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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