Thought Leaders Series #4: Social Recruiting & Local Talent
As discussed in the previous few posts, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) issued a special edition of their HR Magazine earlier this year, featuring the world’s top experts on a variety of human resources topics. Today, we are going to take a look at the ways in which social media are changing recruitment across the world and how this phenomenon affects local talent and ultimately, your business. So, let’s jump in and take a look at what Danielle Monaghan, head of talent acquisition at @Amazon in Seattle, has to say about the coming trends. Global recruitment takes on a [...]
Thought Leaders Series #3: Three Priorities for New OT Rules
The Department of Labor (DOL) decided to shake things up a bit by issuing proposed overtime law changes for 2016. Back in June 2015 when the news hit, many human resources departments struggled with how this would change their current process and procedures for exempt vs. nonexempt employees. As many of us know, incorrectly classifying employees as exempt or nonexempt can lead to costly litigation and fines for employers. With the changing overtime rules, HR departments and upper management should all be aware and knowledgeable of this particular area of employment law. Basically, the DOL plans to more than double [...]
Thought Leaders Series #2: Relationship Management
Job hopping has become the norm, and loyalty to one company for the entirety of your career is rare. So how do CEO’s stay on top of the game and maintain strong relationships with their employees throughout the dynamics of employees coming and going? Ellen Galinsky, co-founder of the Families and Work Institute (FWI) in New York City, contributed to the January 2016 edition of HR Magazine to weigh in on this heavy topic. Here are her four suggestions for how leaders can stay in control of relationship management in the workplace. Flexibility is no longer a perk, it’s something [...]
Thought Leaders Series #1: Leadership & Navigation
In order to build high-functioning, efficient, successful teams in the workplace, we must first identify examples of what this looks like and then, to put it simply, copy and paste! According to leadership thought leader @MarcusBuckingham, “HR professionals are in a prime position to assess what the most productive and engaged teams are doing – and to build a culture around them.” Following the lead of those who have already successfully implemented the type of culture and successful team approach that you are seeking is much easier than reinventing the wheel entirely. So, here are four steps to help you [...]
GINA & Wellness Plans in the Workplace
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prohibits employment discrimination based on genetic information, which covers a broad spectrum of variables from participation in genetic testing to a disease or disorder in an individual’s family to the results of genetic testing. Because some employers have introduced wellness plans as part of a larger effort to promote healthy lifestyles among employees, GINA comes into play because of the protected information that may be asked of employees or spouses of employees upon enrolling in a wellness program. So what does this all mean for you as an employer? First, wellness programs [...]
Strengthening Your Soft Skills in Business
Empathy is defined as “the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.” (@Dictionarycom) When we think of our workplace colleagues at crunch time when the deadlines are looming over our heads, empathy is probably not the first characteristic that comes to mind. However, studies show that soft skills are in fact a critical piece of the leadership puzzle. According to @Entrepreneur, empathy is especially important to an entrepreneur’s success in business. Peoplescape has had the honor of working with several start-ups and entrepreneurs across industry lines. The one thing these leaders have [...]
Key Predictions in HR for 2016: People, Leaders, and Apps
Recently, we discussed the Bersin by Deloitte predictions for human resources trends in 2016 in our PINPOINT Newsletter at www.peoplescapehr.com/blog. To check out the complete list of predictions, make sure you visit that newsletter archive. At Peoplescape, we thrive on challenges, and are looking forward to how people, leaders, and apps will impact human resources functions across the board. Here, let’s take a closer look at these three areas for the future of HR in 2016. People Management Performance management has been a topic of contention for the past year, as companies look to move away from the standard numbers [...]
Flowers, Chocolates, Cards, Oh My (Valentine’s Day in the Office)
In December, we blogged about the holidays and religion in the workplace and what holiday decorations and events were acceptable and could be enjoyed by all of your employees. Now what about that infamous holiday coming up on February 14? How do workplaces handle a Hallmark holiday celebrating love, when celebrating can become an unspoken competition amongst employees as to who is receiving the best deliveries that day? And what about those pesky office romances? Here are a few tips from our HR pros @Peoplescape on how to walk the fine line on Love Day this year! 1. Keep it [...]
Tips from the Top Places to Work
“Train people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to!” – Richard Branson Every year, @Glassdoor comes out with a few lists of the best places to work, based on employee feedback. This year, they took those results a step farther to find out what exactly makes these top companies the best. Here are some tips on how to find your company at the top of the list for 2016 (or at least copy the tips from the top places to work!). 1. Provide challenging work. 2. Provide employees with fulfilling rewards and [...]
Are Performance Reviews On the Way Out?
Performance reviews…the dreaded checkup that causes nerves and cringing everywhere! The antiquated practice of scoring and ranking employees has mostly passed to the wayside, as new tips and tricks for effective performance reviews have come to light. Some of these new techniques and tactics for performance reviews include self-evaluations, performance ratings and goals based on actual projects and past performance rather than an objective number rating system. However, some companies are choosing to do away with the standard process altogether, and in lieu of performance reviews, managers are conducting “performance conversations” and apps to provide feedback to employees on a [...]