SHRM 2014 Talent Management Conference and Exposition - Nashville, TN - April 30
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April 2014
April 30, 2014
By Allison West
The news just broke that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver hit Donald Sterling, owner of the LA Clippers, with a lifetime ban from the sport and a $2.5 million fine due to racist remarks attributed to Sterling. The investigation was prompt, the action swift and the message being sent is powerful. One of the big issues that remains is that Sterling has been known in the past for making racists comments – yet the NBA did nothing. Time will tell what the fallout will be for the NBA.
April 30, 2014
By SHRM Staff
NASHVILLE, TENN.—Although most job seekers spend hours preparing resumes hoping to impress prospective employers, the typical human resource professional takes less than five minutes to decide if a candidate will move on to the next phase of the hiring process.
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April 30, 2014
SHRM 2014 Talent Management Conference and Exposition - Nashville, TN - April 29
Read all the great tweets from Day 2 of the SHRM Talent Conference and Exposition, including the general session with Cy Wakeman.
April 29, 2014
By Bill Leonard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When someone wants to bolster his leadership skills, often he will focus on his weaknesses as the best way to improve. But this kind of improvement plan is flawed, according to best-selling author Marcus Buckingham, who was keynote speaker for the opening general session of the SHRM 2014 Talent Management Conference on April 28.
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April 29, 2014
By Ben Eubanks
I’m at the SHRM Talent Management Conference in Nashville this week. This morning I attended a session on improving employee retention by Linda Ginac at TalentGuard. Some of this is riffing on
Turnover is real
With average employee turnover by generation standing at 2 years (Millenials), 5 years (Gen X), and 7 years (Boomers), turnover is a real issue for organizations everywhere. According to a recent study, the average turnover in the US is 15% with just over 10% of that being voluntary/preventable.
April 29, 2014
SHRM 2014 Talent Management Conference and Exposition - Nashville, TN - April 28
Read all the great tweets from Day 1 of the SHRM Talent Management Conference and Exposition including general sessions with Marcus Buckingham and John Foley.
April 28, 2014
By Roy Maurer
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently co-published two guidance documents reiterating how the agencies’ respective laws apply to background checks performed for employment purposes. The documents do not introduce any new agency guidance but provide “best-practices” guidelines and additional resources.
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April 28, 2014
By Toni Vranjes
States are doing everything possible these days to lure businesses away from each other—and as a high-tax state, California is a major target of these efforts.
One high-profile competitor is Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who’s been trying to persuade California employers to flee the state’s “tax and spend” policies. In ads, media interviews and trips to the state, he tries to entice businesses with the prospect of lower taxes and minimal regulations.
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April 25, 2014
By Steve Bates
Experts warn that many organizations’ job descriptions are so poorly written or out-of-date that they fail to attract top talent, exacerbate skills gaps, curb employee development and reduce retention of high-potential workers.
In crafting job descriptions, staffing professionals historically have focused on legal compliance and on laundry lists of skills and duties. In industries where hundreds of people might apply for every vacant position, some recruiters have found little reason to make job descriptions tight and bright.
April 24, 2014
By Kyle Lagunas
As many of you know, Brandon Hall Group launched its first annual Talent Acquisition Benchmark Survey at the start of the year. In the time since, I’ve been slicing and dicing the data – by levels of effectiveness, by industry, and most recently by company size. Across the board, survey respondents indicated hiring better talent is their highest talent acquisition priority for 2014.
April 24, 2014
On April 23, SHRM @weknownext conducted an informative #Nextchat conversation on "The Workplace Leadership Vacuum."
In case you missed it, here are all the great tweets from the chat:
April 23, 2014
LA JOLLA, CALIF.—Using social media as a recruitment tool is just one of many ways that organizations can harness the power of social media, said Jeanne Meister of Future Workplace LLC, at the HR People & Strategy (HRPS) 2014 Global Conference. HRPS is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.
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April 23, 2014
NEW YORK—As companies expand globally, communications officers and human resource professionals should play a key role in driving employee engagement and establishing principles necessary for an organization to responsibly achieve its goals. Clear and consistent communication from leaders—especially HR—to employees is necessary to create that ethical culture in the workplace.
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April 22, 2014
A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. —Douglas MacArthur
We’ve heard it over and over … again. Employees don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. Employee satisfaction doesn’t necessarily depend on what we give our employees, but who.
April 21, 2014
Amazon.com will pay unhappy employees a bonus—up to $5,000—to leave, in a program that the online retail behemoth calls “Pay to Quit.”
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April 21, 2014
By Michael Kalt
A number of bills that, if enacted, will affect private-sector employers are pending in the California legislature, including proposals to increase the minimum wage and require paid sick leave. Several of these bills are discussed below.
Additional Minimum Wage Increases Proposed (SB 935)
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April 18, 2014
Compliance programs, particularly in global organizations, aren’t one size fits all. Successful programs are holistic, make the most of HR and other employee ambassadors, and get their tone from the top.
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April 17, 2014
On April 16, SHRM @WeKnowNext chatted with Robin Schooling (@RobinSchooling) about "Who's Responsible for Workplace Wellness?"
In case you missed it, here are all the informative tweets from the chat:
April 16, 2014
By Allen Smith
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) continued on its quest to knock overbroad language out of employee handbooks in an April 2, 2014, decision involving a transit company. The board found that a personal conduct handbook policy was worded too broadly and impinged on employees’ right to protected concerted activity.
The personal conduct rule prohibited “discourteous or inappropriate attitude or behavior to passengers, other employees or members of the public, as well as disorderly conduct during working hours.”
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April 16, 2014
Bowling and karaoke, wine and beer tastings, game nights.
The Philadelphia regional chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM) puts a fresh, fun spin on networking for college students and new graduates, and their efforts are paying off.
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April 16, 2014
Last night was, according to @DonDraper_NY, the “beginning of the end.” And, what a beginning it was.
Don remains on paid leave. He visits Megan in California and then returns home to NY.
In his absence from the workplace, much of the focus was on Peggy and Joan. Both worked incredibly hard on client retention and satisfaction but each was marginalized in ways that too many women still are today.
April 15, 2014
By Chip.Luman
The world is constantly bombarded with the emergence of new tools and technologies that change the way we live and work. And while many of these innovations can bring new efficiencies to the workplace, implementing these solutions can present a number of challenges. In addition to gaining executive buy-in and company-wide adoption, another key aspect is ensuring that any new technology acquisition complies with both the company’s legal processes and the larger local and federal regulations.
April 15, 2014
By Adrienne Fox
When it comes to sustaining star talent, think like a good coach: Once you land top performers, you must motivate them to stay—and continually raise their game.
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April 15, 2014
Hopefully you had the opportunity to submit your taxes and are in the group of folks who are eagerly awaiting (or have received) a refund! Preparing your taxes can be tricky, and whether you utilize a professional to file or you go it alone, understanding the tax code can be intimidating at times.
April 15, 2014
If you’re an HR professional, you’ve probably been tasked in the past few years with creating a workplace wellness program–or ramping up the one that’s already in place. Consulting with health and wellness experts, and with other HR professionals to understand what they’re doing at their organizations, was likely a first step in the planning process.
April 14, 2014
By Steve Browne
This past week we celebrated a Team Member’s 30th anniversary !! This is a rarity in any organization these days. She truly is beloved. When we sent out the notice that we were going to recognize her, many people, including several Executives and Senior Leaders, cleared their schedules to make sure they were present.
April 14, 2014
By Dana Wilkie
The finding crops up repeatedly in studies and surveys: Women aren’t getting the mentoring that might help them succeed at work.
The question is: Why not?
Lack of time, mentors’ fear they don’t have enough expertise, and mentees’ reluctance to ask to be taken under senior women’s wings were among the reasons outlined in a March 2014 paper from Development Dimensions International (DDI), a Pennsylvania-based global human resources consulting firm.
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April 14, 2014
California employers are acutely aware of the typical schedule worked by employees: eight hours a day, five days a week. As we have become accustomed to doing, California law generally requires employers to pay employees overtime wages for hours worked in excess of eight hours during any 24-hour period. But in many cases, limiting employees to working only eight hours a day is not the most convenient for either the employee or the Company. End of the story? Not so fast.
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April 11, 2014
I was asking a friend what made his company so remarkable. He replied:
April 10, 2014
By Joe Coombs
When she was a high school sophomore in Chicago, Antoinette Leatherberry was recruited for an industry “early identification program” sponsored by a local college.
April 10, 2014
On April 9, @weknownext talked to @KyleLagnuas about "Assessing Candidates for True Grit."
In case you missed the chat, you can read all the great tweets here:
April 9, 2014
Have you complained lately of headaches? Dizziness? Migraines? Pain the neck? Pain in the ---? It could be due in part to the whirlwind of regulatory activity adding pressure to your already congested business pathways.
Prescription? Take a deep breath. Then join me as we walk through a few highlights and try to create some semblance of order in this actual or perceived chaos. Proceeding in alphabetical order by topic...ready?
April 9, 2014
By Roy Maurer
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Council for Global Immigration recommended that proposed revisions to the E-Verify Self-Check program incorporate dynamic, multidimensional, knowledge-based authentication technology to safeguard against identity theft.
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April 8, 2014
Cancer costs employers in the U.S. about $19,000 annually per 100 employees in lost work time and medical treatments, according to new research findings by the nonprofit Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI).
Specifically, lost work time and underperformance at work (presenteeism) due to cancer costs employers $10,000 per 100 workers, while medical and pharmacy treatments cost about $9,100, IBI found.
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April 7, 2014
By Kyle Lagunas
I have a few thoughts on the standard practices employers use to gauge the quality of their applicants. Many require college degrees or “equivalent experience” for entry-level positions, which I think is preposterous. Quite the contrary, I’m of the opinion that college degrees are dime-a-dozen these days – and a poor indicator of candidate potential. 
April 7, 2014
An employee may affirmatively decline to use leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) even if the underlying reason for seeking leave would have invoked FMLA protection, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
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April 4, 2014
If you have been reading this blog for any amount of time you know that I believe that many effective people processes begin in the recruitment process. On-boarding, orientation, ingraining culture, establishing relationships and leadership and retention strategies all start in the hiring process.
So it’s important to get it right.
April 3, 2014
By Allen Smith
The reasonable-accommodation process can seem endless, requiring “patience and ongoing attention,” according to Peter Petesch, an attorney at Littler in Washington, D.C.
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April 3, 2014
On April 2, We Know Next chatted with the Executive Director of the SHRM Foundation, Mark Schmit on "The Aging Workforce."
In case you missed it, here are all the tweets from the chat:
April 2, 2014
By Rob Calise
Many big retailers including Target, Home Depot and Wal-Mart recently announced moves to drop health benefits for their part-time employees, claiming the move is better for workers now eligible to receive federal subsidies or tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for policies purchased through a public insurance exchange.
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April 2, 2014
This is the last in a series of four blogs on leadership and influence.
In order for a leader to have influence, he or she must be respected by his or her subordinates. Of course, to get respect, you need to deliver it.
April 2, 2014
By Dana Wilkie
If you’re an HR manager, hooking up with LinkedIn groups that represent minorities and disabled veterans may be a great way to broaden your recruitment pool.
But “friending” subordinates? Not a hot idea.
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April 1, 2014
By Ryan Estis
Last week I was complaining to Lynn about booking three events on consecutive days that will require me to travel to Florida, Las Vegas and then back to Florida. March Madness has me a little travel weary and I shot her a quick note:
“Lynn, hit the pause button. We need to discuss Florida to Vegas and back. That is aggressive.”
She responded appropriately:
April 1, 2014