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Hamburgers, Sushi and the Young at Heart

by Jonathan SegalOn July 16, 2019 0 comments

 

 

 

When I used to eat meat, my favorite food was a hamburger (with French fries). I don’t think I would have been as enthusiastic if I had to order chopped cow.

I had dinner with someone eating sushi. I asked them if they would enjoy it as much if they had ordered raw fish. I owe them a dinner.

We use euphemisms appropriately to help us accept with what we otherwise would struggle. Shift away from food. Think of—or perhaps not—the alternative to “rest in peace.”

And, that brings me to older workers. Older...

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How Personal Brands Can Help You Learn About Prospective Employees

by Paul Wolfe On July 16, 2019 0 comments

 

Traditionally viewed as a marketing tactic for companies and products, brands have moved into career planning and job searches. Many jobseekers now consciously develop and enhance their “personal brand,” or the unique combination of skills, experience and personality that defines an individual.

As branding takes on increased importance for job seekers and prospective employers alike, a better understanding of the concept may help. Personal brands encompass but go beyond accomplishments and skill sets, in an effort to give prospective employers a glimpse into what makes a job candidate tick and what...

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#Nextchat: Can We Do That?! Recruitment, Selection and Hiring Tips and Traps

by Mary Kaylor, SHRM-CPOn July 15, 2019 0 comments

 

 

No one knows better than you—the employer—your jobs and the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to do them.

There are several hurdles, however, that can hinder the process of finding the right talent to fill those jobs.

The SHRM Online article Study: Most Job Seekers Abandon Online Job Applications identifies a myriad of problems with current application systems, including inaccurate job descriptions and long applications that hinder hiring efforts.    

State and local laws restricting what information about candidates employers can obtain, when...

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Episode 72 - Jon & Wendy talk to Callie Zipple

by Wendy Dailey and Jon Thurmond On July 11, 2019 0 comments


 

We're joined by Callie Zipple, Field Services Director for SHRM and host of the "Honest HR" podcast (our 3rd crossover show!).  We talk about her transition from practitioner to working for SHRM, dealing with negative feedback, and non traditional wedding dance songs (Callie and Wendy bonded over this).

Callie's recommendation:

#StateLineCrew

How to reach Callie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/calliezipple/

https://twitter.com/SHRMCallieZ

https://pages.shrm.org/honesthr

 

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Building Cultures for the Future

by Daniel JacobsOn July 9, 2019 0 comments

 

Daniel Jacobs is a believer in the power of storytelling. As Co-Founder and CEO of Avanoo, a company focused on culture change, Jacobs has learned how to harness technology as a driver of engagement and employee experience. He will be speaking at the HR People + Strategy Strategic HR Forum, October 27-29 in Boston, on “Using Stories to Ignite Culture and Drive Clarity in the Midst of Disruption” at 11:45 am on Monday, October 28.

HRPS: How does storytelling and technology mix in the workplace?

Daniel: The power of storytelling...

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It’s All About . . .

by Steve BrowneOn July 5, 2019 0 comments

...the people!!

I, along with about 20,000 others, just finished attending SHRM19. It was a full, adventurous and exhausting conference. This isn’t new. Any HR conference of this scale is hard to wrap your hands around because there are so many options available for you to choose.

The common denominator in this sea of movement though is people. Whether it’s the thousands of folks passing by each other throughout the conference venue, or the people sitting next to you listening to a Smart Stage talk or full presentation. People are near...

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Your Pets: July 4th and the Workplace

by Jonathan SegalOn July 3, 2019 0 comments

 

 

If you want to avoid excessive absenteeism on July 8, read this:

Fireworks on July 4 terrorize animals.

Every year, pets (particularly, but not only, dogs) left outside run away. Some are killed by cars. Others end up in shelters with uncertain fates.

Please keep your pets inside during fireworks. Consider putting in a room with shades closed, soft music, favorite food, etc.

Note: even if you bring your dog or other pet with you to fireworks and he or she does not run away, he or she likely will be terrorized....

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#Nextchat: #HRSocialHour Takeover- Summertime Special

by Mary Kaylor, SHRM-CPOn July 1, 2019 0 comments

 


 

Summer is here and your employees would rather be anywhere but at work. How do you keep employees motivated June through August? Please join @shrmnextchat on July 3 for an #HRSocialHour / #Nextchat special edition. We’ll chat about all things summer in the workplace including workflex, interns, ways to keep employees productive and more! Please use both hashtags during the chat and follow #HRSocialHour host Jon Thurmond for the questions.

Q1. What’s in your glass and what’s on your July 4 celebration menu? #HRSocialHour #Nextchat

Q2. How do...

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Getting Talent Back to Work

by C. Mitch TaylorOn June 18, 2019 0 comments

 

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the White House Second Chance Hiring event to celebrate the bipartisan efforts following the passing of the First Step Act in December 2018. Our President and CEO, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, joined many other champions of criminal justice reform to share their stories of success and their plans for assisting people who were previously incarcerated in transitioning back into the workforce.

Here are just a few of the ways that government agencies will be helping to create more second chance opportunities:

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