Tag: HR

Employment Branding: Software, Training, Success

Yesterday’s Advisor featured tips from Heather Polivka for building your brand with employee ambassadors. Today we will discuss more of her tips, including software to help training and levels of employee involvement. Polivka, senior director of Global Employer Branding & Marketing at United Health Group, offered her branding tips at the HR Technology Conference held […]

Recruiting Rerouted: Use a GPS Mindset to Drive Your Recruiting Strategy

Recruiting Rerouted: Use a GPS Mindset to Drive Your Recruiting Strategy Rebecca Barnes-Hogg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Before we had GPS systems, if you took a wrong turn and got lost while traveling, you experienced that distressing feeling when you realized you made a mistake. You had to get out a paper map to figure out where […]

Employment Branding: Activate Your Employees as Ambassadors

One of the best ways to attract new talent is by building your brand with employee brand ambassadors, says Heather Polivka. But make sure to train them before you let them loose, she adds. Polivka, senior director of Global Employer Branding & Marketing United Health Group, offered her branding tips at the HR Technology Conference […]

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4 Characteristics of a Great Onboarding Program

For today’s Advisor we have an article by Rickard Hansson, the founder and CEO of Incentive, a socially powered enterprise collaboration platform for mid-market companies and enterprise teams. Read on to learn about Hansson’s four essential qualities of an effective onboarding program. When it comes to new hires, orientation and onboarding are important for successfully […]

Do Employees Think They Will Get What They Deserve?

Yesterday’s Advisor explored a recent survey by Glassdoor concerning employment confidence. Today we’ll continue to explore the results of this survey, specifically about salary expectations and job security over the next 6 months. Where Do You See Your Salary in 1 Year? Glassdoor asked its participants if they expected a pay raise or a cost […]

Most Employees Prefer Benefits and Perks over Pay

A recent survey by Glassdoor entitled Q3 2015 U.S. Employment Confidence Survey states that a staggering 79% of employees would take better benefits and perks over better pay any day. Harris Poll recently conducted the Q3 2015 U.S. Employment Confidence Survey on behalf of Glassdoor. The survey was given to over 2,000 adults residing in […]

E-learning Is on the Rise

Technology is changing the face of every aspect of business, and training is no exception. Today and tomorrow we present an article by David Gingell, chief marketing officer at TeamViewer, on how corporate learning is capitalizing on new innovations. Professional development of employees remains a key focus area for HR professionals, no matter what industry […]

UPS: 322,000 LI, 72,000 FB, 32,000 Twitter

Yesterday’s Advisor covered the United Parcel Service, Inc.’s (UPS) social media recruiting plan for hiring 100,000 employees in the next few months. Today we will discuss more on UPS, including its social media presence and lessons learned. Employee Videos at the Heart Creating and sharing authentic employee videos has been at the heart of our […]

Ask the Expert: Can you Lower Employee’s Pay for Poor Performance?

The short answer to your question is “Yes, it is generally legal to reduce an employee’s pay in order to account for unsatisfactory performance.” Just as employers may increase employee wages for exemplary performance, an employee’s paycheck can also be a viable method for deterring or improving poor performance.