Ahmed's Universe

JULY 21, 2014

'PARIS As traditional, on-premise corporate computing moves relentlessly to the cloud, especially its more sophisticated version, SaaS (software as a service)*, one business sector seems impervious to the march of History: the banking industry. Since banks spend more on IT than any other business, it is worth discussing what is holding up bankers (no pun intended) and wondering whether it is a question of time before the industry moves with the times, or will it remain as a quaint on-premise isl

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Achievers

JANUARY 13, 2014

According to Gallup, a large majority (70 percent!) of the American working population is not engaged at work. This is a missed opportunity for employers because engagement is an effective tool to boost bottom-line results through alignment and increased productivity. Most importantly, it builds a competitive employer brand that attracts, retains, and inspires top performers.

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Human Resources Hospitality Consulting Health 174

HR Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2014

'(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at iCIMS , a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions for growing businesses. NJBIZ recently ranked iCIMS 18 th on the list of New Jersey’s Fast Growing Companies. Congrats to them! Enjoy the post.). We all know what a bottleneck is, right? It’s the stage in a process that causes the entire process to stop, slow down, or be less effective.

Recruitment 159

Recruitment Human Resources Media Payroll 159

Talent Culture

OCTOBER 2, 2014

'Many people use Facebook on a regular basis to stay in touch with friends and family, but few recognize the value Facebook can play in a job search. Most people find their jobs through people they know, and the affinities on Facebook are perhaps the strongest of any social networking platform. While we might connect with someone on LinkedIn, Google+ or Twitter that we don’t know very well (or at all), we are much less likely to do so on Facebook.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 29, 2014

'What image comes to mind when you hear the words “workplace bully?” A ranting lunatic who yells and stomps and is king of the insults? Or, is it someone who subtly circumvents your work while smiling to your face? Well, it can be both. Either way, they’re toxic employees who inflict harm on your staff and company. Types of workplace bullies. 1.

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Asure Software

DECEMBER 2, 2014

'By Jennifer Roth, Vice President of Marketing. Mobile worker…road warrior…telecommuter…technomads; these are all monikers for individuals who comprise today’s agile workforce. As you can see, they all have a slightly different focus and meaning, which begs the question: just who is the agile worker and what does he or she need to be “mobile” and productive?

Technology 76

Technology Software Consulting Management 76

Business Management Daily

AUGUST 5, 2014

Some employers have simply given up on notifying unsuccessful candidates. That's not a smart move. The number one thing people hate about the job-search process is when they don’t hear back after an interview. Here are seven tips for drafting simple, well-written canned rejection letters …. The post ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’: The Fine Art of Writing Legally Smart Rejection Letters appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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PeopleStrategy

DECEMBER 4, 2014

'Gen X and Baby Boomer populations may still dominate the workforce, but Millennials are rapidly entering the workplace and will soon be the most prevalent generation. The challenge for employers is how best to manage the diverse needs of employees across three generations—from hiring through retirement. Watch the short video below or download our article, “Managing the.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Do you remember when you joined the ranks of new managers? Maybe you were promoted from within or perhaps you founded your first company and had to lead and support staff for the first time. Just thinking back to those days might make some queasy. Transitioning to a management role can be a bumpy ride, and many new managers struggle with the same issues — miscommunication, delegating vs doing, and reporting up the ladder.

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Speaker: Shawnequa Albert

As our workforce evolves, so must the way we support it. With more employees choosing to work beyond age 65, HR leaders are increasingly being called upon to guide aging employees through one of the most complex transitions in their professional lives - from employer sponsored plans to Group Medicare. Without clear guidance, confusion around eligibility, coverage options, and cost implications can lead to uncertainty and missed opportunities for optimized benefits.

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Ahmed's Universe

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

'ZURICH Lake Zurich became the blogger''s temporary home last August, and many a weekend were spent crisscrossing this eminently bikable town (Picture by the blogger) I have been visiting the Alpine country for a good decade and a half now, with a strong focus on the French-speaking area around Geneva and Lausanne. In the late 1990s I was a frequent rider on the Paris-Lausanne train visiting a client, La Suisse Assurances, to help them move to a package HR system (that ancient insurance company

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Technology IT Banking Transportation 199

Ahmed's Universe

MAY 9, 2014

'LONDON On-premise revenue is dwindling much faster than cloud revenue is increasing. How much longer can SAP afford to dither? When it rains it pours, they say. It sure felt that way this week at the world''s largest business-software company where a wondering workforce watched as one top executive left after the other. Two and a half years ago I wrote a blog post questioning SAP''s acquisition of SuccessFactors ( "Acquisition #13: SAP''s $3-billion cloud(y) adventure" ) which I then updated wh

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Software Health Payroll Technology 191

Ahmed's Universe

APRIL 13, 2014

'PARIS If you liked the 35-hour workweek, then you''ll love the ban on after-office-hours email which has become law in France this week (actually it is an agreement between business and union which as such as the force of law.) Since there is little doubt that many employees are overworked and stressed out anything that could restore a healthier work-life balance can only be applauded.

Government 186

Government Technology Media Consulting 186

Achievers

APRIL 16, 2014

The future of the workplace is based on facts: The modern workforce is fundamentally different and the shifts we’re all witnessing are seismic. Employees expect more out of their workplaces. Customers expect far more out of your employees. Companies today need to ensure they are positioned to thrive in the face of these changes which, most of all, means leveraging the modern workforce to win.

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Technology Media Employee Recognition IT 173

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Achievers

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Guest post by Jeff Waldman, Founder & Social HR Strategist of Stratify and SocialHRCamp. We’ve seen an unprecedented explosion in SaaS-based HR technology in the past 5+ years. Solutions that potentially solve virtually every conceivable problem within the broad spectrum of Human Resources—recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, employee engagement, recognition, talent management—the list goes on.

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Technology Human Resources Media Recruitment 162

Achievers

MARCH 3, 2014

Great companies engage their top performers, align their employees with company values, and recognize their team’s achievements in the moment to drive employee success. March 7, 2014 is Employee Appreciation Day. There’s no better time to share some gratitude, appreciation, and validation with your employees for all of their hard work. Whether it is staying late to finish a project, helping out another employee by going above and beyond the call of duty, or never settling for the status quo, the

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Ahmed's Universe

DECEMBER 31, 2014

'PARIS This rare 1938 one-volume French translation was the 269th edition by publisher Gallimard barely two years after the book was published in the U.S. It became the blogger''s property when he inherited it from his grandmother who had bought it in Paris in the late 1940s In my early teen years I tried a couple of time to read GWTW since I had heard so much about it.

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Transportation IT 150

Achievers

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Guest post by Jeff Waldman, Founder & Social HR Strategist of Stratify and SocialHRCamp. Talent pool, talent network or talent community—semantics shemantics. We in the HR industry appear to be having some difficulties wrapping our heads around all of this. For starters, we can’t seem to agree on the definitions for each of these terms, let alone understand what the core purposes of each are.

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Media Human Resources Technology Consulting 147

Speaker: Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC

The benefits landscape is shifting rapidly, and AI is at the center of this transformation. From optimizing health and wellness programs to predicting future benefits needs, AI is empowering HR and total rewards leaders to make smarter, more proactive decisions. The challenge? Understanding where AI fits in your strategy and how to leverage it effectively while keeping employee well-being at the forefront.

Employee Wellness

Achievers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The HR space is in the midst of a dramatic upgrade, and this year’s #AACE14 conference proves there’s a new face to human resources. As a newcomer to the space—I joined Achievers in San Francisco last week—I have to admit, I had a few preconceived ideas about what an HR conference would look like. Yet, when I hit the conference floor this morning, I felt like I was walking in on the latest, Silicon Valley darling’s newest product launch.

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Human Resources Employee Recognition Media Technology 144

Achievers

JUNE 13, 2014

Guest blog post by Rebecca Rodskog, a workforce crusader and the Founder of FutureLeaderNow, LLC. “If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.”. ― Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? One of my mentors, Seth Godin , who I was fortunate enough to work with through his FeMBA program in 2010, speaks a lot about organizations’ (and individuals’) propensity to do what’s “safe,” or at least perceived

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Achievers

MAY 7, 2014

How do organizations create an atmosphere where people feel engaged and motivated? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that there are many factors involved in creating an engaged workforce, but it usually requires a strategy that outlines specific targets and processes around company goals and objectives, career planning, employee feedback, and recognition. .

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HR Bartender

DECEMBER 7, 2014

'During the HR Technology Conference , I was chatting with someone about job titles. She had heard the most interesting title – Vice President of Employee Success. It didn’t sit well with me then and the more I think about it…it still doesn’t. My apologies if this is your job title, but I do have to take exception to this one. When a person has the job title Vice President of Employee Success, that takes responsibility for achieving success away from: 1) The organization. 2) The managers, and mo

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Recruitment Technology Management IT 144

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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Achievers

OCTOBER 22, 2014

This week, the most promising HR Tech companies in Canada shared their innovations and insights with investors, early adopters, and industry thought leaders. Here’s what they said: The post Insights from #HRTechTank Toronto appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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Media Technology Management 141

Achievers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

It’s not easy getting a room full of over 400 people to jump to their feet, but that’s exactly what happened this year at the Achievers Customer Experience – #AACE14. Between standing up to stretch, popping up to shake hands with a new friend, and giving a few standing ovations, we found ourselves enthusiastically standing around—or, more appropriately, standing up.

Technology 141

Technology Employee Recognition Management IT 141

Achievers

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Have you heard the news? Your top talent is leaving this year—at least, Forbes and CareerBuilder seem to be convinced and have some tips to remedy the problem. Forbes published an article about how CareerBuilder recently surveyed over 3,000 workers to find out who is most likely to change jobs in 2014, what employees value most from their employer, and most importantly—what it will take to retain them.

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Employee Recognition Employment Employee Retention IT 141

HR Bartender

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

'We established a long time ago that social media is not a fad. Being proficient in using social media tools is a desired skill – both in your business life as well as your personal life. Case in point, when looking for a job, social media can be extremely valuable in your job search. It’s like networking. Don’t wait until you need something to start using it.

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