October, 2016

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How Visier Works: Predicting Time-to-Fill For a Job

Visier

One question every recruiter faces is: “How long will it take to fill this position?” Seasoned recruiters have had long practice in figuring out how to deflect this question by speaking of the tough hiring market, sharing insight on the current candidate pool, or turning the question back to validate just how important timeliness really is for a specific hire.

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How Can HR Demonstrate Value as a Business Partner

EmployeeConnect

There’s a common thought and saying that some things can’t be done alone. We all need help and most of the time we’re too shy to ask for it. Either that or we’re too arrogant and reluctant to ask. The thing is, when we do ask for help and we receive the right type of help, we usually thrive better than we expected if we were to complete the task alone.

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5 Expert Recruiter Tips That You Might Have Forgotten

Spark Hire

There’s always something new to learn in recruiting. From new technologies to the best way to assess a candidate’s qualifications, you can always gain more knowledge to help you succeed. But it’s important to remember your increasing expertise should never come at the expense of recruiting basics. With more experience, it’s natural to find ways to do things faster and with more efficiency.

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a professional resume writer told me my resume is “awful” — is it?

Ask a Manager

A reader writes: I have been following your blog for more than a year now and I must say that it has been an invaluable source of advice and inspiration. Following your advice, I got interviews with every company I have applied to and received an offer. I am currently preparing to apply for a rotation graduate program which I feel I could really excel in.

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Predict Retention with Confidence: What to Look for Before You Hire

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Turnover isn’t random. It’s a pattern rooted in hiring misalignment. In this practical, fast-paced session, you’ll learn how HR, Talent Acquisition, and Operations leaders are improving retention before day one using personalized assessments. You’ll walk away knowing how to: Identify early signs of alignment Focus on traits that truly matter Predict shift reliability with confidence Reduce risk in high-turnover roles Whether you’re dealing with summer churn or ongoing attrition, this session wil

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Lessons from the 2016 HR Tech Conference

Cornerstone On Demand

It's hard to believe this year's HR Technology Conference is already over. The 19th annual conference brought together the best and brightest innovators and companies in the HR world to explore the latest trends, demo new products and compare best practices. It was a great four days in Chicago, and we're already looking forward to next year.

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The Value of HR Analytics: Why Every Company Should Be A Quantified Organization

Visier

Since joining Visier, I’ve been thinking a lot about the value of workforce analytics. I came to this organization because in my prior life as a researcher, my core focus was HR technology adoption and the value organizations derive from it. In fact, a consistent finding from the annual Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey (which I managed for 16 years) was that “ organizations with workforce analytics outperform.”.

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Employee Benefits: Then and Now [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

We talk a lot about how the workplace is changing. And how as a result, we need to manage employees differently, use newer technologies, etc. But what about employee benefits? For the past twenty years, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been publishing an employee benefits survey. This year, they decided to compare the benefits of twenty years ago and today.

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5 Insanely Great Company Perks That Will Draw Top Talent

Achievers

Life would be simple if hiring the best people were only a matter of offering competitive pay. Incentive Magazine revealed employee benefits are more valuable than ever – according to MetLife’s 10th annual study of employee benefits trends, there is a strong relationship between satisfaction with benefits and overall job satisfaction. In today’s tight talent market, employers have to claim a unique position for their brand if they want to snag the top-tier candidates.

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Why Do We (So) Often Recruit the Wrong People?

EmployeeConnect

A candidate is generally judged based on the success of his previous work experiences. But many times, once the new hire has started in his role, we realise that he is failing to perform and meet requirements. Too late though, our judgment has led to a bad hire and we ended up recruiting the wrong person for the job. More than individual qualities, it’s our ability to adapt to the business culture that determines our success in a new role.

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Stay Ahead Of I-9 & Immigration Changes: Compliance Strategies for Employers

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With a new administration and increased scrutiny on employment compliance, employers must navigate complex, fast-evolving regulations. From I-9 audits to major immigration policy updates, staying ahead is critical. Join Chapelle Ryon, CEO of WorkBright, and Kimberly Best-Robideaux, an immigration attorney with over 20 years of I-9 expertise, for a practical, forward-looking discussion on what’s changing and what it means for your organization.

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Cornerstone Named One of the 2016 Best Workplaces for Women

Cornerstone On Demand

We need more women in the HR technology industry. There are countless studies linking gender balance with increased performance, innovation and creativity — but currently, only 26 percent of computing jobs and five percent of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women.

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[Printable] 100 Starter Phrases to Align Employee Performance & Goals

ClearCompany HRM

There are so many ways to start giving employees better feedback, but one of the best is to use starter phrases to align the employee’s role and goals immediately to set the tone of the conversation.

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Scary Diversity Recruitment Mistakes You May Be Making

Visier

This post is part of our Data-Driven Talent Acquisition Strategies series. . Lack of workforce diversity has placed a magnifying glass on the hiring practices of organizations in all industries. It’s about being more thoughtful in granting everyone equal access to employment opportunities and also opening your doors to a wider range of talent that may just the very thing you need to succeed in today’s business climate.

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10 Tips for Effective Goal Setting

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at SilkRoad, a global leader in cloud-based talent management solutions. They have introduced the “ SilkRoad Talent Talk Podcast ,” which identifies and discusses current trends in HR technology and the most pressing issues facing organizations. The podcast airs on the 1st and 15th of each month – be sure to check it out.

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From One Location to Many — Grow Smarter with Mitratech

Hospitality and food & beverage businesses—especially those managing multiple locations—are under pressure to grow quickly while staying compliant with evolving labor laws and industry regulations. High turnover, time-consuming onboarding, and regulatory risk can strain even the most efficient operations. That’s where this free solutions guide can help.

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Engaging Millennial Employees via Accountability, Clarity, & Prioritization

15Five

As businesses undergo workplace shifts and transfer of knowledge around responsibilities, there is often concern on how to bridge generational gaps. Many of our government clients have really started to address this through “emerging leaders” style programs and leadership academies. So as the discussion about Millennials in the Workplace evolves, we ask if they are really the entitled generation, or if that’s a misconception.

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SMB to Enterprise: The HR Technology Divide (#HRTechConf)

UpstartHR

Recently I was interviewed by a good friend from SHRM’s Public Affairs team, Mary Kaylor. She asked me a few questions about the HR Technology Conference, and you can read it all here. What I want to expound upon here is the final question in the interview. I had to be succinct in my response to her but I think it’s worth a discussion. The question that spurred today’s discussion: As technology evolves, what do you think the future of HR will look like?

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Little Management Mistakes that Make Good Employees Quit

Cornerstone On Demand

Everybody knows that the most common reason for quitting is that an employee doesn't like the boss. Lots of people take this to mean that bosses whose employees quit are horrible people who yell and scream and micro-manage everything from font size to the type of fingernail polish allowed in the office. Those bosses absolutely exist, but there are other types of bosses that are generally good bosses—even generally great bosses—that still do little things that drive good employees insane.

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Don't Let Stranger Things Happen to Your Hiring Process

ClearCompany HRM

Having an outstanding hiring process is a must for organizations trying to bring and keep great talent. Of candidates who have a bad experience with an organization, 42% would never apply for any other job opening at that company again, and 22% would convince their friends not to as well. How do you keep your process from turning into something of supernatural proportions, though?

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Measure for Measure: The Evolution of Recruiting Metrics

Visier

Like many aspects of human capital management, recruiting practices and outcomes are under increasing scrutiny. Operational metrics are no longer enough. At the same time, organizations are realizing that operationally focused processes and technology solutions are no longer enough either. Aptitude Research Partners’ recent research on strategic talent acquisition found that as the pressure to identify talent intensifies, companies need to address a more holistic view of every stage of the candi

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10 Activities that Encourage Employees to Take the Lead in Their Development

HR Bartender

(Editor’s Note: This post is brought to you by HighGround , the employee development and engagement platform leader. They were named one of the Next Great Technology Companies at this year’s HR Technology Conference and Expo in Chicago. Enjoy the post!). We’ve talked a lot about the need for employees to own their careers. But how can organizations actually make it happen?

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HR in 2017: New Bersin by Deloitte report predicts most disruptive year ever

Everwise

If anyone has a crystal ball into the trends that will shape and redefine how HR leaders approach their work, it’s Josh Bersin, Principal at Bersin by Deloitte. Yesterday, Bersin released his annual predictions report titled “ HR Technology Disruptions for 2017: Nine Trends Reinventing the HR Software Market.” As one might expect, this year’s report includes a strong bent toward disruptive technology and Bersin predicts that HR leaders will continue to focus less on products that automate and in

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The Importance of Recognition in the Workplace

Reflektive

Want to join the HR Roundtable and contribute insight to a monthly hot topic in HR innovation? Email dani@reflektive.com for more information. A good compliment goes a long way. The impact of positive recognition in today’s workplace can be summed up in two results: repeated good behavior and motivation. When a manager, executive, or peer affirms a success, the employee knows their contribution is valuable.

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Miss One Change, Face Major Risk: The New Compliance Crisis In HR And How To Fix It

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

From rapidly changing state-level labor laws and evolving workplace protections to new compliance expectations around pay equity and hybrid policies, HR teams are navigating a constant wave of regulatory updates. It’s not just about reacting anymore; it’s about anticipating risk, aligning stakeholders, and taking a smarter, proactive stance. In this session, we’ll cut through the noise and help you focus on what matters.

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Mind the Gap: Why HR and Employees Must Work Together on Talent Mobility

Cornerstone On Demand

The modern world of work values innovation over tradition, creating a new set of requirements for both business and individual success.

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Transforming Your Talent Process: 7 Must Have Downloads

ClearCompany HRM

We write a lot about transforming your talent into A-Players, but that takes more than technology; it takes a commitment to doing the work day in and day out. To help you be the best talent management professional you can be, we’ve created a giant resource pack you can download and take with you.

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Get the Session Notes for HR Technology Conference 2016

Visier

The 16 th annual HR Technology Conference and Expo was a fast-paced three days of learning, idea sharing, connecting, and of course, trying out the latest in HR tech. As mentioned in our previous post , top themes from the show included: Making Sense of HR and People Data. Engaging and Retaining Talent. The Continuing Impact of Marketing on HR and HR Tech.

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Everyone Has the Ability To Be an Influencer

HR Bartender

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to hear change leadership expert Cheryl Cran at SilkRoad’s Connections Conference. If you ever have the chance to hear her speak, she’s definitely worth your time. During her session, she made the comment that “Leadership is the ability to influence others.” I’ve been saying this for years as well…so I tweeted it out.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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A letter to my soon-to-be-born child

UpstartHR

Going way personal today. Take it or leave it, but I always write what moves me. Thanks! Dear Peanut, We are so very excited to meet you. I’ve been going back and forth between nervousness and excitement over the past few weeks, because I know that you’re going to make your appearance within the next few weeks. Your sisters and brother are looking forward to meeting you, noticing every single baby that we have passed in the last few weeks with increasing interest.

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Achieve Better Team Collaboration With Visible Goals

Reflektive

Goal visibility is about motivation and progress. As a social species, we care about what others think. In today’s workplace, shared goals are a powerful way to keep team members on the same page and drive engagement. When you put together a goals program, either for your own personal development or for your employees as an HR director, think about the process not just of setting, but maintaining goals.

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ICYMI: The Growing Tech Ecosystem at #LATechSummit

Cornerstone On Demand

LA continues to play host to one of the most diverse technology ecosystems in the nation, with technology embedded into every industry from entertainment to healthcare. Yesterday, the driving forces behind this flourishing ecosystem came together in Santa Monica for the fourth annual LA Tech Summit, hosted by Cornerstone, to inspire, learn and network with more than 900 other innovators and enterprisers from LA's world-changing tech community.

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