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G2 Crowd Ranks Best Payroll Software for Winter 2015

The first Grid report for payroll software, has been announced by business software review site G2 Crowd, ranking twelve products to help purchasers in their selections. The Winter 2015 report is based on more than 275 reviews from business professionals. The Grid, created from G2 Crowd's software review engine, factors in customer satisfaction reported by users and vendor market presence...

Trust in Corporate Leaders Slightly Improves but Leaders not Perceived as Effective

According to research from professional-services company Towers Watson, workers' trust and confidence in U.S. corporate leaders has increased modestly over the past four years, but the number of workers who think top management provides effective leadership overall has slipped. A majority of U.S. employees give leaders high marks for promoting a positive image and understanding what drives...

Claims for Unemployment Benefits at Lowest Level since Early November

Jobless claims decreased by 6,000 to 289,000 during, the fewest since early November, a Labor Department report shows. Claims have been below 300,000 for 13 of the past 14 weeks. Employers are hiring at the strongest pace since 1999, a sign of a tightening labor market that may put upward pressure on wage growth. The four-week average of jobless claims, a less-volatile measure than the weekly...

3 Sleeping Habits to Maximize Your Recruiting Potential

Last year, 40 percent of Americans got less than 7 hours of sleep each night, with an average of 6.8 hours per night. In fact, it is estimated that 70 million Americans have a sleeping disorder. While your creativity is boosted during those sleepier parts of your day, not getting the recommended hours of sleep over long periods of time can have a lasting, negative effect. Being tasked with a...

Solutions to Time-Sucking Recruitment Practices

Recruiters, like many professionals, are often plagued by a lack of time. They spend their office hours buried in resumes and applications -- in between screenings and interviews, of course. Even more to the point, they have to spend their time filling out and filing essential candidate and new-hire paperwork. None of these things are avoidable. So, which time-sucking recruitment practices are...

Research with Dogs Proves that a Strong Work Ethic is Natural?

"Clever boy! Dogs prefer to EARN treats by solving problems, rather than receiving handouts."—Daily Mail article headline, June 12, 2014 That was the intriguing headline for a Daily Mail June 12, 2014 article reporting the results of experiments with 12 beagles conducted by Dr Ragen Mcgowan and colleagues from the University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden. Read it again: "Clever boy!...

5 Great Onboarding Missions to Give to New Hires

One of the busiest periods of the HR calendar is now almost upon us: the first-quarter hiring rush that immediately follows the holiday-season slowdown. When hiring budgets and career ambitions are unleashed in January, we can expect to see a massive wave of applications, interviews, and job offers. This is going to put much greater pressure on employers' onboarding processes as the waves...

Celebrate the Holidays with No-Cost Gifts for Your Coworkers

Not planning on giving gifts to your colleagues this year? You're not alone: according to Spherion Staffing Services' WorkSphere holiday survey, most Americans workers are right there with you. Fifty-six percent of them won't be buying presents for their coworkers, and 59 percent aren't getting their bosses anything, either. While the economy has improved since last Christmas, putting a...

Asking Candidates 'What Do You Want to Be(come)?'—Why You'd Better Know the Difference

It's almost certain that when you were a kid, somebody asked you, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Or "What do you want to become when you grow up?" You may have replied, "I want to be a...." or "I want to become a....", without any regard for whether you were saying two different things. Now that you are older and presumably wiser, you can handle the revelation that...

Is the Stress Interview Killing Your Hiring Game?

Mike wanted to be a car salesman, so when not one, but two dealerships called him, he was ecstatic. His hope was to work in a nearby dealership so that when he had saved up enough money, he could purchase a newer, more reliable car. As a major in management and sales with experience in retail leadership and car mechanics, he thought he stood a good chance. Unfortunately, the first interview was...

5 Tips for Employers to Combat the January Return-to-Work Blues

Monday mornings can be tough at any time of year, but they are especially tough after vacations and on the cold, wet, windy mornings of January. That's why the first Monday morning back at work after the Christmas and New Year holiday season can be the most challenging for your employees. Spirits and motivation can be artificially low, and headhunters will be on the prowl, offering a bright...

Saba Compensation@Work Available Now in Saba Cloud

Saba, a leader in cloud-based intelligent talent management, has announced availability of Compensation@Work, a predictive solution for simplifying and personalizing the employee salary and incentive pay process. The Saba solution uses predictive analytics algorithms to surface hidden indicators, or "signals," of the value, engagement, and cost of team members. "Compensation@Work...

WorkForce Software, EPI-USE Partnership to Optimize Employers' HR Processes

WorkForce Software, leading provider of workforce management solutions, has announced that a strategic partnership with EPI-USE, a global organization that specializes in SAP and SuccessFactors solutions. Through this partnership, the companies can provide local market expertise, integrated human capital management (HCM) solutions and implementation best practices to help employers optimize HR...

The Sensible Strategy for a Job-Hopping Career

The career strategy known as "job hopping" was once frowned upon by hiring managers and recruiters everywhere, but corporate America's restructuring has changed attitudes in the employment market. Not only has the stigma associated with job hopping apparently disappeared, but derision may have morphed into a view of job hoppers as savvy careerists. To create a strategic job-hopping plan,...

New E-course from Spark Hire Highlights Video Tech in the Hiring Process

Spark Hire, a leading online video interviewing solution, has announced the launch of its new e-Course, "From Chat to Interviews: What Video Has Done And Will Do For Us." The e-Course provides hiring professionals with video knowledge and tips on how to best implement video interviewing technology at their companies. "Videos are now a part of most people's everyday life. It seems that...

Here's a Theory: Hire Someone Smarter Than You

Sheldon Cooper is a theoretical physicist who from an early age exhibited an amazing amount of knowledge in physics. He was called a child prodigy and even entered college at the age of eleven. While Sheldon has a frightening amount of knowledge when it comes to science, he cannot tell the difference between sarcasm and seriousness. Though he is a fictional character on the award-winning...

Advice for Nonprofits: How to Retain Employees

Let's start off with the good news: nonprofits are doing pretty well when it comes to staffing. For one, they're hiring again: in 2009, we saw 19 percent of nonprofits staffing up, and 22 percent were decreasing their staff. Contrast that with last year, where a whopping 46 percent saw an increase, and only 17 percent saw a decrease. That's a 5-6 percent increase in growth year-over-year....

Seriously — Should You Use Humor in a Job Interview?

Let's be clear: I am not talking about forced hysterical laughter in response to a mildly humorous statement made by the interviewer, or lapsing into giggling fits, or initiating slapstick jokes -- but you probably knew that. However, there is a serious case to made for injecting of humor into an interview to increase your chance of being chosen for the job. Of course, the type of humor that...

Think You're Management Material? Watch Out for These Signs That You Aren't

After years of slaving away at your job, you may view a promotion to management as a major award, but management isn't just a destination; it's a journey. Management is a skill in its own right, and, like any skill, some people have a natural aptitude for it, but it still takes work and practice to get it right. There is nothing wrong with the realization that you can't or don't want...

Support Our Troops (in the Workforce): the Right Way to Hire Veterans

In part one of our conversation with Nick Swaggert, current director of Genesis10′s veterans program and a veteran himself, Swaggert called out the biases many employers seem to have toward veterans and introduced us to some very compelling reasons why employers should recruit former military members. In part two, he explains what employers can do to hire veterans and offers advice to...

Harvard Business Review Finds Employees Do Not Feel Respected

According to a Harvard Business Review study of nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, employees are not feeling respected in the workplace. Being treated with respect was more important to employees than recognition and appreciation, communicating an inspiring vision, providing useful feedback, and opportunities for learning, growth, and development. Employees who feel respected by their leaders...

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index Increases for 11th Straight Month

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index(ETI) increased in November for the eleventh consecutive month. The index now stands at 123.24, up from 122.8 (a downward revision) in October. This represents a 6.1 percent gain in the ETI compared to a year ago. "The Employment Trends Index increased for the 11th straight month in November, and recent solid improvements suggest that strong job...

CareerBliss Issues List of 50 Happiest American Companies to Work for in 2015

CareerBliss, an online career community focused on finding happiness in the workplace, has announced the results of its 5th annual CareerBliss 50 Happiest Companies in America. The list highlights the companies rated most dedicated to creating happier work environments for their employees. CareerBliss analyzes thousands of independent company reviews from visitors...

The Robot Trifecta: One Solution for Three of Japan's Biggest Problems

"(The Council will) work out a strategy for using robots as the key means to solve labor shortages amid the declining birthrate and aging population, low productivity of the services sector and other challenges plaguing Japan..."—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's directive (at the Robot Revolution Realization Council inaugural meeting, September 2014) No Clones, Please—We're Japanese! In a...

Online Labor Demand Rises in November, Led by California, Florida, and Texas

Online advertised vacancies rose 170,200 to 5,253,900 in November, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL) Data Series. The October Supply/Demand rate stands at 1.77 unemployed for each advertised vacancy with a total of 3.9 million more unemployed workers than the number of advertised vacancies. The number of unemployed was 9.0 million in October. "November labor demand...

Is Making Salaries Public Too Transparent?

You walk into the lobby of your office and get into the elevator, just like every other weekday. The elevator music quickly rings the Monday bell as you ride the cabled box all the way to the ninth floor of the building. As you get off of the elevator and walk into the break room to put your turkey sandwich in the fridge, you notice something a little different on the bulletin board. There's a...

Advancing Your Career in the Midst of Workplace Stress

There are many good habits to adopt in order to help you advance your career, even when focusing on advancement becomes difficult due to the stress of being employed. Truthfully, most people seeking advice on good career habits probably already know what these habits are, but seeing them spelled out can be a clarifying or validating experience that enhances their credibility. With that in mind,...

Support Our Troops (in the Workforce): Correcting Common Misconceptions about Veterans

After spending 10 years in the United States Marine Corps and serving two tours in Iraq, Nick Swaggert, director of Genesis10's veterans program, entered the world of corporate America. What he found there was -- in some ways -- dispiriting. While working for a major retailer in Minnesota, Swaggert found himself asking, "How are we recruiting veterans into our company?" "I didn't really...

Why You Should Leave the Office When You're Sick

It's that wonderful time of the year when the weather grows cold, noses start to run, and everyone needs a day to catch up. Our immune systems and vehicles begin taking breaks, leaving room for uncomfortable workdays or challenging mornings. As busy recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals, your weeks can be quite strenuous. Taking time off is pivotal to your mental and physical...

Korn Ferry Releases List of Top 15 In-Demand C-Level Position for 2015

Korn Ferry, a leading recruiter for executive leadership, has released the Korn Ferry's Top 15 for 2015 – The Most In-Demand C-Level Positions for The Year Ahead. Listed positions are at the C-level and based upon Korn Ferry's incoming executive search requests from across the globe, as well as a composite of qualitative forecasts and analysis by its senior search consultants. According...

Three-Year High in Payrolls Boost Wages

A November hiring surge has powered the economy to create the largest surge in jobs in nearly three years, resulting in broad-based wage gains. The 321,000 advance in payrolls exceeded the all projections in a Bloomberg survey of economists and followed a 243,000 gain in October that was stronger than previously reported, according to a Labor Department report. The jobless rate held at a six-year...

How Video Interviewing Differs from a Video Chat

It's time to interview a potential candidate for an opening. The only problem is, an in-person interview isn't really possible. Maybe the candidate lives in another state or another country; maybe you need to interview them sooner rather than later. Perhaps you're also interviewing multiple candidates and trying to keep the process simple. Either way, a video interview is probably your...

November Sees Addition of More than 200,000 Workers

Companies added 208,000 workers in November, indicating steady progress in the labor market, according to a report by the ADP Research Institute. The increase in employment followed a revised 233,000 gain the prior month, however, the median forecast of 47 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for an advance of 222,000. Payrolls have climbed by at least 200,000 in seven of the last eight...

Guide for Employers Informs on Social Media Use for Background Screening

Proforma Screening Solutions has published a whitepaper describing best practices (and pitfalls) for using social media background checks in making employment decisions. The key point is that using the information in social media profiles is subject to the same regulatory requirements as other kinds of information. Employers who fail to comply with these requirements in taking adverse action...

Benefitfocus Expands Ecosystem with ACA Platform

Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, and Health E(fx) has announced an effort to provide employers with a solution for managing health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations. Beginning in early 2015, employers using the BENEFITFOCUS Platform to manage benefits enrollment and employee communication can access the Health E(fx)...

The Resume Black Hole: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Since the Great Recession of 2008, the so-called "resume black hole" has gained nearly mythical status among job seekers and employers alike. Though most employers would prefer to believe it is a myth, the experiences of many job seekers proves otherwise. The resume black hole is real, and the fault lies with the broken job-application process of employers. In a recent survey from Seven...

5 Things a Candidate's Salary History Reveals about Their Personality

Two of the main reasons for asking for a candidate's previous salary are to help you with your starting salary negotiation and to determine the size and scope of their role within their former/present organization. However, there is much more information to be gleaned from a candidate's salary background if you can manage to get a clear salary history -- i.e., how their salary has progressed...

What You Can Do to Prepare Your Kids for Future Robot-Induced 'Jobliteration'

"When I grow up, I want to be a robot!": Is this today's and a future kid's best or only decent job bet? Or are all bets off, when it comes to the robot-dominated future that may force us, as an increasingly unemployable species, to fold our hand(s) and our tents? Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently reassured us that we have nothing to fear from robots. But then he previously reassured us that if...

Define Your Employment Brand with These Best Practices

Defining your employment brand helps create alignment between how you want others (current and potential employees) to view your brand and how they actually view it. The goal is to make sure your brand image accurately represents your culture. The following are five best practices to use while defining an employment-brand message and communicating it to the job market to the most qualified...

Preventing Disgruntled Employees Made Easy

Every beginning has its end; the employment road is no different. People find dream jobs, they leave for better opportunities, and sometimes they are fired from a nightmare that started in bliss. Despite the commonly held perception that "people don't leave their jobs, they leave their managers," a study from LinkedIn found that most employees quit due to a lack of advancement...

Employers Retain Staff as Claims for Unemployment Benefits Fall

Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week as employers retained staff to meet domestic demand for goods and services ahead of the holiday season. Jobless claims decreased by 17,000 to 297,000 in the week ended Nov. 29 from 314,000 as reported by the U.S. Labor Department. The median forecast of 46 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for a decline to...

Employment, Pay, and Hours Worked Rise for Small Businesses in November

Intuit Inc. has issued its monthly Small Business Employment and Revenue Indexes with the following topline results: Small Business Employment Index U.S. small businesses added 30,000 new jobs in November, an increase of 0.15 percent, making for more than 830,000 jobs added since March 2010. Small business employees saw a 0.3 percent increase in monthly compensation, with average monthly...

WorldatWork Survey Finds Mass Layoffs at Lowest Levels Since 2003

Planned mass layoffs are at a record low, according to a survey released by WorldatWork. The Severance and Change-in-Control Plans survey revealed that mass layoffs are at their lowest level since the start of the survey in 2003, after a spike in 2009. In 2014, 43 percent of participating organizations said they did not anticipate a reduction in force in the next 12 months. Key findings from...

Free Food Perk Getting Stale? Try These Employee Perks That Go Beyond the Norm

It is unlikely that anyone would argue against getting free food at work, but if a company is relying solely on free food to motivate employees, it can start to get a little old. The best workplace perks are personal and show employees how much their employer values their work. Collected here are more than a dozen workplace perks that go beyond the norm in providing creative experiences that...

The New Rules for the 2015 Recruiter

2015 is almost upon us, and with it will come challenges to test the skills of even the most experienced recruiters. Nearly 80 percent of companies say their biggest talent acquisition challenge is a critical shortage of the skills they need to achieve corporate objectives, according to a new Aberdeen Group report. The new year calls for fresh thinking and an innovative approach to solving...

HR Startup Vocoli Offers Cloud-Based Venue for Getting Ideas to the Boss

Vocoli, in beta since 2013, has launched as a cloud-based platform accessible from any device. Vocoli allows customers to create an account for every employee, allowing them to log in and submit suggestions through one of two categories: operational efficiency or innovation. Once the idea is submitted, the employee is presented with some questions such as: "What is the problem as you see it?"...

Survey Finds Total Compensation for Execs Continues to Climb

The 2014 AESC BlueSteps Executive Compensation Report, released by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), has shared that nearly half (44 percent) of executives at the CEO/President level experienced a rise in total compensation in the last fiscal year. Of those CEOs who experienced an increase in total compensation, 38 percent received +16 percent or higher growth in the last...

If Recruiters Only Knew: Lessons from the Answers American Employee Study

Earlier this month, Answers Corporation released the results of the first ever Answers American Employee Study, which surveyed 4,000 full-time American employees to find out what really drives satisfaction in the workplace. By and large, the results suggest that general employee satisfaction is lower than employers would like to see it. On a scale of 1-100, American employees rate their...