Ahmed's Universe

JULY 27, 2019

PARIS Flying from Barcelona, I landed in Paris at 4 pm last Thursday, on time to be apprised that the city I've known since my birth had broken a record: 42°C. Half an hour later this record was itself broken when we reached 42.6°C. France’s crumbling infrastructure was in full display on the RER line linking the two city airports as service was interrupted for several hours, and when it resumed the absence of air conditioning and Saharan temperatures meant several people fainted.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 2, 2019

I’ve been having a series of small breakthroughs in my home office. This might sound weird, but I work with three computer monitors. Yep, three. I worked with two for the longest time then someone suggested that I try three. I thought, “I don’t know. That seems pretty extravagant.” And it is. But I found myself in a place where I could get a couple of reasonably priced monitors, so I decided to give it a try.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 31, 2019

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. ~John Quincy Adams. Over the decades, many companies could not compete with global competition. Among the ones that did succeed, most could not sustain their position in the market. Leaders like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffet, with their vision, unshakable determination, and persistent hard work, led their respective companies to great heights.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 1, 2019

When it’s time for a career change, it’s important to take a moment to identify your strengths so that you can make the best possible case as you try to break into a new industry. Okay, this process might take more than a moment! Many professionals who excel in their work have trouble putting their […].

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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

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. How did it happen? The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story. The spectacular progress reflects a holistic view of diversity which closes the gap between aspiration and reality.

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cipHR

JULY 30, 2019

Trusting your employees can bring big benefits for your organisation and for your workers. Here are six reasons why putting trust in your people truly pays off. Some say that trust is the glue that holds society together , and nowhere is this more so than in the workplace. Although trusting others is not always easy, through fear of being let down, trusting your employees has been found to be a shrewd strategy to cement your success.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 2, 2019

Many people, especially those who are career-driven and hardworking, tend to overwork themselves. This can sometimes be a good thing because you can easily impress your boss and quickly get the promotion that you have always wanted. However, working too much has its downside. You can end up feeling tired and burnt out if you […].

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2019

The survey conducted by Harvard Business Review and Analytic Services included 587 business leaders. 58% of the respondents agree that having a strong travel culture brings valuable business results. . Though, only 31% believe that they have a strong travel culture in place in their company. 77% of those with a strong travel culture work with a single travel management company (TMC).

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Insperity

AUGUST 1, 2019

Selecting senior leadership team members is among the most significant – and perhaps transformative – choices a company can make. Whether yours is an up-and-coming business or an established organization facing a critical pivot point, hiring C-suite executives is an opportunity to take a closer look at your organization’s top priorities and hire accordingly.

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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.

PeopleStrategy

AUGUST 1, 2019

There are many stereotypes about those of us who are in our twenties and early thirties and fall into either the Gen Z or Millennial population. As a member of the Gen Z generation, here are some examples that I’ve heard, and a few I may have even said myself: They don’t know how to work. They are so lazy. They can’t function without their phones. They don’t like people who hold authority over them.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 29, 2019

Do you know that 82 percent of consumers will trust a company if their executives are using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media networks? Personal branding is essential in today‘s marketplace. This is the reason why you need to build your personal brand. The simplest meaning of building a personal brand is how you […].

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

With the unemployment rate dropping to 3.6 percent - the lowest rate since December 1969, and the U.S. job market the tightest it has been in half a century, human resources managers are struggling to attract and retain top talent. While some businesses, like JPMorgan Chase & Co., Amazon, Costco and Walmart, have bumped paychecks, Glassdoor’s Employment Confidence Survey found that 4 in 5 employees would choose additional benefits over a pay raise.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 27, 2019

Employee Onboarding Program. You think your employee onboarding process is effective - but how do you really know? Unless you have a strategy in place to measure the effectiveness of your employee onboarding program , you might be missing out on some major opportunities to retain top talent and improve employee satisfaction.

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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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BetterUp

AUGUST 1, 2019

In a recent blog , I shared a new model for developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. I advocated for replacing one-and-done trainings with approaches that are ongoing, personalized, bite-sized, and embedded within the flow of the work day. In this blog, I zoom into what leadership development should cover, sharing what I consider to be the most critical skills for future-ready leaders.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 31, 2019

You likely spend at least 40 hours of your week at work. That’s a long time – it’s enough to watch four to eight whole seasons of your favorite show. That’s almost an entire week’s worth of sleep. Work is a significant portion of your life, and if you don’t feel welcomed for a significant […].

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HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

From talent acquisition to learning and development, AI has opened new pathways of collaboration between humans and machines and is offering a helping hand to almost all aspects of human resource management. Think about the tedious task of screening through thousands of resumes and finding the perfect candidate for a job. Along with the extended time and effort, the cost of sourcing, screening, and recruiting put a big dent in a company’s recourses.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2019

Social media updates come and go quickly, and it can be difficult to stay up-to-date on your favorite topics. Fear of missing out? Not anymore! Our new bi-weekly series, the Social Round-Up , will keep you updated on our most popular and exciting posts that you may have missed in your feed. To kick things off, we are starting with a few of our recent social media updates.

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Advertiser: Paycor

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BetterUp

AUGUST 1, 2019

In a recent blog , I shared a new model for developing the leaders of today and tomorrow. I advocated for replacing one-and-done trainings with approaches that are ongoing, personalized, bite-sized, and embedded within the flow of the work day. In this blog, I zoom into what leadership development should cover, sharing what I consider to be the most critical skills for future-ready leaders.

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 30, 2019

Solid online presence is a must for any modern company looking to succeed. However, many of them fail to make the proper first impression or capture their share of the market due to several common mistakes that are well-known to experienced marketers. Here are the top 6 ways to make the most out of your […].

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 1, 2019

No leader wants to earn the dreaded title of micromanager, but offering too little management support (otherwise known as “under-managing”) can be just as detrimental and unappealing for employees. While there’s a fine line between empowering your employees to own their work and be accountable, and under-managing to the point that your team doesn’t perceive you as engaged, accessible or even aware of what they do, recognizing the difference is the first step to making sure you’re not so “hands-o

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Asure Software

JULY 30, 2019

From availability and cost to occupancy and maintenance needs, office space is always in flux. Businesses typically rent office space… The post How to Sublease Your Office Space appeared first on Asure Software.

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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.

cipHR

AUGUST 1, 2019

From the submission deadline to calculation methodologies, here’s everything you need to know about executive pay gap reporting. With the first companies required to report on their executive pay gaps from early 2020, we answer some of the most common questions about why executive pay reporting has been introduced, what information your report needs to include, and how to calculate pay ratios. .

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Take It Personel-ly

JULY 31, 2019

According to 40 percent of all small business owners, bookkeeping and tax preparation are the worst parts of their job. Do you agree? Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and overwhelmed every time you have to deal with financial matters like payroll processing? If you’re in this boat, you’re in luck. There are five simple steps you […].

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Business Management Daily

JULY 29, 2019

Offering too little management support (otherwise known as “under-managing”) can be just as detrimental and unappealing for employees as micromanaging. The post Where’s the boss? 6 signs you’re under-managing your employees appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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BerniePortal

JULY 30, 2019

Nashville-based HR software platform BerniePortal is a finalist in the 2019 SaaS Awards Program in the Best SaaS Product for Small Business / SMBs category.

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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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