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5 Key Ways to Motivate and Engage Creatives
By Stuti Dhandhania|2019-02-04T13:03:12-08:00January 24, 2019|
HR gurus have researched motivation for decades, and all the books and theories could fill the largest library in the world. And yet, every organization struggles with keeping its people motivated. The reason being that motivation and engagement is a balancing act between the individual them self and the organization’s connection with the individual, and this can vary person-to-person and day-to-day. […]
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What Can Social Media Do For Your Selection Process
2018-04-11T16:26:02-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Technology, Talent Search & Recruitment|
When meeting new people, whether in social settings or professional meetings or conferences, instead of asking for business cards or phone numbers, we’re seeing a new trend. “What’s your LinkedIn profile?” or “What’s your IG?” These social media avenues have become a personal stamp or signature, putting our own personal brand into the mix of celebrities, companies, and products. Of course, it makes sense then that companies would use social media to target new superstars [...]
The Mindfulness Movement: Finding Your Zen in the Office
2018-04-11T16:26:13-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
Her lunch break consists of pulling on a pair of colorful leggings, some running shoes and a tank, then heading two blocks up the street for her daily dose of zen. His quiet place on the way home from work is next door to the coffee shop he used to frequent for his twice-a-day cup of joe. Her evening activities went from drinks with friends to quiet reflection in a room designated for nothing but [...]
Are You at Risk? The Top 10 Reasons Employers May Get Sued This Year!
2018-04-11T14:23:16-07:00By Peoplescape Consulting Group|Blogs|
Earlier this year Cal Chamber came out with a lengthy white paper on the Top Ten Lawsuit Risks of 2015. To save you some time, we’ve got the list here for you, and we promise to keep it brief! Here are the Top 10 Reasons Employers May Get Sued in 2015: 1. Salary for everyone! Classifying your entire workforce as exempt could put you in some serious hot water with both State and Federal Law! [...]
Bust a Move!!! Those Magic Mike Dancers are Causing Quite a Stir in Court!! Are They Exempt or Not?
2018-04-11T16:26:21-07:00By Peoplescape Consulting Group|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
Anyone seen Magic Mike… or more recently Magic Mike XL? Maybe it’s just the woman in me, but I would say those moves are pretty creative! Apparently, District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr., doesn’t share my same enthusiasm for the arts. Haha! So...is Magic Mike exempt...or not? [tweetthis]Magic Mike: Exempt or Not? Depends on your definition of Creative Professional...[/tweetthis] Currently under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a class of employees known as Creative Professionals are [...]
How to Equip Yourself to “Employer-Parent” Talented Millennials
2018-04-11T16:26:31-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation, Talent Management|
You know who they are. The one with his ear buds permanently attached to his ears, or the girl with twelve pieces of jewelry on her right ear alone who refuses to wear what you consider to be "business casual" attire. Or maybe it's the nerdy guy with glasses and messy hair whose face you've never really seen because he's always in front of his computer or cell phone; never separated from his tools of [...]
Three Steps to Creating Succession Plans!
2018-04-11T14:23:27-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs|
Do you have a plan for each member within your organization? Did you know? Less than one-third of organizations have formal succession plans for all but the very top levels, according to research conducted by Bersin by Deloitte and published in November 2014. Sure, those top-level managers are important, but what if you lost someone on your team who wears many hats? Organizations are embracing a flatter structure (reducing the amount of middle management) and [...]
Expert Value: Finding the Stars
2018-04-11T16:26:38-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Search & Recruitment|
As the global economy becomes more and more dependent on technology and innovation, companies must look at their talent and determine the expert value in each of their employees. Finding the stars and creating an environment that your experts want to be a part of is a challenge that every employer must face in today’s fast-paced digital world. Many specialized professionals (i.e. scientists, engineers, doctors, accountants) are more interested in developing their own professional expertise [...]
Difficult Yet Talented Employees: Troublemakers Unite!
2018-04-11T16:26:46-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Talent Management|
Are the most talented employees in your workplace also the most difficult to deal with? Different employees will require engagement criteria that works for his or her individual personality – it’s not a one size fits all solution. So how can you identify what engagement criteria will work for those talented yet difficult employees? Job suitability assessments are one way, and lucky for you, Peoplescape consultants are skilled at analyzing the data provided by such [...]
Resilience
2018-04-11T16:26:53-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, HR Advisory & Facilitation|
“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” – Steve Maraboli Resilience is the ability of people to cope with stress and hard times, and then bounce back quickly. When you think of the word “resilient” do certain faces come to mind? What trials have those people been through, only to end up more successful in the long run? Not only do they survive, they do it with a smile [...]
Emotional Intelligence and New Hires
2018-04-12T14:52:11-07:00By Jennifer Burton|Blogs, Frontpage Articles, Surveys & Assessments, Talent Search & Recruitment|
Personality tests and skills-based competencies have been a part of recruiting and hiring decisions for quite some time now, but are you considering the Emotional Intelligence (EI) of your potential hires? According to Bamboo HR, 1 in 3 HR Managers are placing increased importance on EI in their hiring decisions. Is your organization part of that 1 in 3? I know you’re probably thinking… [tweetthis]Emotional Intelligence – What is it and why does it matter?[/tweetthis] [...]