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Today—Wednesday, October 21, 2015—is the date when Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown and Marty McFly took their DeLorean time machine into the “future” in the classic movie Back to the Future: Part II. To mark the occasion, we look at a few memorable moments—and how some are more applicable to HR than you may have originally […]
Let’s just say it’s not most people’s favorite thing to do. Known in human resources offices as “Open Enrollment,” the annual ritual of choosing your medical plan, opting in or out of dental and vision coverage, and deciding how much money to put in your flexible spending account is, as they say, “part of growing […]
Yesterday’s Advisor revealed that 54% of employees surveyed have experienced mishaps during the onboarding process. Getting off on the wrong foot can really damage engagement at the critical moment. Today, gamification expert Tony Ventrice explains how you can fix engagement at your company. Ventrice is Behavior Lab cofounder and senior game systems designer at Badgeville, […]
It’s important for new employees to make a good first impression, but many companies don’t realize they also need to put their best foot forward. A new study suggests that a great many new hires are experiencing hiccups during their onboarding processes—and HR pros don’t seem to see the problem. Recent research from staffing firm […]
Each month, BLR® conducts a nationwide survey of HR professionals to learn about policies and practices in Human Resources throughout the country. Available from October 5 to October 29, this month’s survey asks questions about holiday practices, including: Which HR functions are outsourced? What do you think is the biggest challenge your HR department will […]
Available from October 5 to October 29, this month’s survey asks questions about holiday practices, including: Which HR functions are outsourced? What do you think is the biggest challenge your HR department will face over the next 18 months? What is HR’s role in strategic business planning for your company? How would you describe the […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Nicole Price presented 3 faulty assumptions about employee engagement. So, how do you fix it? Today we hear some tips from Price on getting (and keeping) your engagement efforts on track. Nicole Price, vice president of training at Cy Wakeman, Inc., in Elkhorn, Nebraska, offered her tips at the 2014 Advanced […]
In spite of major changes in the healthcare landscape, small-business owners looking to recruit and retain top employees still need to pay close attention to their benefits offerings. According to the 2015 Aflac WorkForces Report for Small Businesses, a majority of workers employed in small businesses are willing to consider a job with slightly lower […]
Engagement—it’s the key to employee growth and development. Moreover, engagement drives results, right? It’s not that easy, says Vice President of Training Nicole Price of Cy Wakeman, Inc. Personal accountability must be a part of the engagement equation. Price offered her tips at the 2014 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS)—register now to attend this year’s […]
Yesterday’s Advisor provided a few tips for providing honest references about former employees while minimizing the legal risks to the company; today, we look at the flip side of the coin—checking references for potential new hires.