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Cloud HR Implementation Tips: Focus on Integration and Migration

Ahmed's Universe

PARIS Most discussions on implementing a new HR system, which for the past years has meant a cloud-based one, tend to focus on the functional side of things, that is business requirements as covered by a single system. Discussing what processes will be re engineered or moved as-is, what system to evaluate and select or even how to overcome change resistance are often considered as nobler than the nitty-gritty technical aspects usually referred to as “integration”, although I prefer interface sin

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Where HR Tech Is Headed

Achievers

Are you ready for the future of human resources? HR tech is “on the precipice of a total reinvention,” according to Josh Bersin, author of a pivotal Bersin by Deloitte report. The amount of resources being poured into that market bears out his statement: He notes that in 2015 alone, investors sank $2.4 billion into HR tech vendors, a figure that represents a 60 percent increase over the previous year.

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Should Your Organization Hire Employees for Cultural Fit

HR Bartender

Many organizations say that, when it’s time to hire an employee, skills and experience are important but cultural fit matters more. So, what exactly does that mean? Let’s start with what it doesn’t mean. Cultural “fit” isn’t supposed to be similar-to-me. Company cultures can thrive with individuals who are different and still “fit”. Over time, I’ve come to realize that cultural fit is when a candidate is able to get stuff done within the organizational culture.

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Improve the Candidate Experience with Flexible Interview Scheduling

Hireology

Interviewing candidates is a critical step in the hiring process and can have a significant impact on the candidate experience. Not only can interviewing help you gauge whether or not a candidate is a fit for an open role – both from a skills and culture fit standpoint – but it can also make or break a candidate’s decision to join your team. While important, coordinating interviews can be time consuming and frustrating for both your team and candidates.

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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

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Will Increasing Financial Literacy Reduce Overall Financial Stress?

Best Money Moves

Financial Literacy Can Reduce Overall Financial Stress and Increase Financial Wellness, Survey Says. Nearly 90 percent of Americans believe financial literacy courses should be a high school graduate requirement. An annual consumer survey highlights growing concerns about financial stress. The survey, which was conducted by Equifax, follows a 2017 American Psychological Association study that found money to be one of the top stress-inducing concerns for Americans.

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How to Turn a New Company Policy from Negative to Positive

HR Bartender

(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. For the first time, Kronos was named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work. Congrats to them! Enjoy the article.).

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Managing older employees: 3 worries you should put to rest

Insperity

Managing older employees with more experience can be nerve-racking for young managers. Will they think I’m unprepared? Am I in over my head? Would they rather have an older manager? It’s likely the younger leaders in your organization are having these thoughts, or have had them at one time or another, as they take on supervisory roles with teams of varied ages – from Generation Z to baby boomers.

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CIPHR is a cut above for RUSH Hair & Beauty

cipHR

Popular UK salon group picks CIPHR for their first-ever HR system. RUSH Hair & Beauty has selected CIPHR to deliver and implement its first centralised HR system, supporting more than 90 salons, its head office teams and their operational support departments, and a family of more than 1,200 colleagues. “Currently we are working with multiple spreadsheets to track and record our HR operations”, says people director Lisa Wheatcroft.

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How To Keep Things Professional When You’re A Home-Based Entrepreneur

Take It Personel-ly

When you work from home, you can sometimes feel like a fraud. Even if you’re an entrepreneur in your own right, you’re really skilled at what you do, and you know that you deserve to do well, it’s hard to stay focused. Sometimes, being at home can give you imposter syndrome. You feel like you’re […].

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4-Week Roadmap for New Hires

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.

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China Gorman on Professional Development in Human Resources

HR Bartender

I’m super excited to share today’s interview with you. China Gorman is a friend, colleague, and well-respected business leader. You know her from the leadership roles she’s held with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Great Place to Work. I had the opportunity to interview China back in 2009. But today, China is here to share with us an exciting new professional development event for human resources professionals.

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Workplace violence prevention: 8 tips to improve office safety

Insperity

Have you thought about your company’s workplace violence prevention policy lately? If not, maybe you should ask yourself, “How safe is my office, really?”. From schools to office buildings and just about everything in between, these days no place seems safe from the risk of active shooters and other criminal activity. Whether you like it or not, this means you need to be prepared.

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How the Best Executive Assistants Set and Hit Their Goals

SnackNation

How the Best Executive Assistants Set and Hit Their Goals. We get asked about Executive Assistant goal setting a lot, both in our EA communities and by our members, and it’s a surprisingly controversial topic. It usually comes up in one of two ways. It’s either – I’m an Executive Assistant. Should I start thinking about setting goals for myself?

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Infographic: the ultimate social media guide to getting a job

cipHR

Hiring managers expect job candidates to be visible and professional on social media. Here are CIPHR ‘s top tips for presenting yourself well online. This article was first published in March 2013, and republished in April 2018. . The post Infographic: the ultimate social media guide to getting a job appeared first on CIPHR.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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Can I Have the Answer Immediately – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

I’m a huge introvert, which means that I need quiet time to recharge. So, I’ve been known to ask questions like, “Do I need to make that decision right away?” or “Can I sleep on that?”. These are ways for me (the introvert) to find time to process information. It doesn’t mean that the answer would be negative. It just means I need time to think. Another comment that people might make to buy themselves some thinking time is “Let me check my calendar and get back to you.

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5 Research-Backed Performance Management Practices of Great Companies [Webinar]

UpstartHR

Instead of just hating on performance management processes, why don’t we do something about them? We hear a lot of stories about companies with rainbows and unicorns. Everything is perfect and happy. But the reality is most of us have challenges, and this is a real look at the specific practices we can use to improve outcomes. New insights our team has uncovered at Lighthouse Research reveal a clear distinction between the performance management and engagement practices used at high-perfor

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Episode 33 | How to Achieve 7X Results with a Freedom-Centered Workplace, with WorldBlu Founder and CEO Traci Fenton

SnackNation

Episode 33 | How to Achieve 7X Results with a Freedom-Centered Workplace. with WorldBlu Founder and CEO Traci Fenton. . Have you ever worked in a fear-based environment? One where you spend every waking minute walking on eggshells? Where the wrath of a demanding boss is always top of mind, stifling creativity and innovation? If you have, you know it’s not fun.

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3 Steps to Take Now to Prepare for Enrollment Season

Winston Benefits

Fall is months off, but enrollment season will be here before you know it. If your company will be offering employees the opportunity to enroll in benefit plans this fall, now is a great time to plan. We recommend getting your timeline and strategy ready for big changes first. Here are three steps to start working on and to complete before summer ends in order to accomplish what you need for a successful enrollment.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Five Brexit scenarios that HR teams can plan for now

cipHR

Although the precise details of UK immigration and employment law are still to be determined, there’s plenty that HR teams can do now to support EU-national staff. With the immigration terms of the Brexit transition period recently agreed between the UK and EU, employers and HR teams are now able to start planning for the five employment scenarios that might affect their workers, said Tom Bradford, partner at Freeths , during a CIPHR webinar earlier this month.

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[Infographic] 12 Personality Types And Their Place In A Team

Hppy

They say that knowing yourself is the start of the path to happiness. If that’s the case, knowing yourselves and those around you is surely the key to harmony in the workplace. But with so much going on and so many different personalities to understand, it can be tough keeping up with the needs and habits of your co-workers. While nobody’s suggesting you should see them as anything less than individuals, broadly categorizing your colleagues by their strengths and personality traits can help you

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Reaching Out With Mental Health Awareness Month

Best Money Moves

In this week’s Best Money Moves roundup, we take a look at news stories and new research studies that may impact employee benefits and HR issues. We hope you find this news roundup helpful, and we’d love your feedback. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month , and it’s a great time to raise awareness of the impact that mental health has on the physical, emotional and overall well-being of your employees.

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Episode 31 | How to Build Industry Buzz for Your Brand, with BevNet founder John Craven

SnackNation

Episode 30 | How to Build Industry Buzz for Your Brand. with BevNet Founder John Craven. Industry buzz is super important, especially for early stage brands looking to attract investors, recruit talent, or just make connections. But how do you do that? How do you get the who’s who of your industry talking about, well, YOU? Yes, you need a story to tell, but you also need someone whose plugged in, and has a platform of influence.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

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.

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The growing importance of emotional first responders

PeopleStrategy

The post The growing importance of emotional first responders appeared first on PeopleStrategy.

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What it Takes to Build a High-Performance Workforce

Hppy

What defines a high-performance workforce? Can we say that these people are simply better than the average group of employees who contribute to business regularly? Or, should we look up the answer among the quotes of the business magnate, Henry Ford, who once said: Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.

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Announcing Elevate 2018: Hireology’s 2nd Annual Human Capital Management Summit

Hireology

Hireology is excited to announce our second annual retail automotive human capital management summit, Elevate, which will take place in Chicago on October 2, 2018. Between decreasing profit margins, increasing regulations and disruptive business models, dealers need to find new ways to remain profitable and now recognize the importance of turning their employees into a source of competitive advantage.

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4 Lunch Dishes That You Can “Cook” At Work

SnackNation

4 Lunch Dishes That You Can “Cook” At Work. There are days and occasions that call for lengthy, drawn out lunch affairs. Client meetings, promotion celebrations, holiday parties, and even birthdays can warrant lunching out at a nearby restaurant for a proper, sit-down meal. But more often than not, work lunches are scarfed down at your desk in between conference calls and firing off emails.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

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.