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Insights, Observations, Realities on Human Resource Issues
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The Complexity Conundrum: Why Can’t HR Just Make Things Simple?

The Complexity Conundrum: Why Can’t HR Just Make Things Simple? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Have you ever wondered why HR Departments continue to make complex processes? In reality, all of us want things to be simple. But, when you look at our organizations, they are filled with …
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December 1, 2014 2:17 PM
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Why You Need to Build Career Paths for Nonmanagers

Why You Need to Build Career Paths for Nonmanagers | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
In competitive markets, such as technology and IT, organizations that don't create career paths for both management and nonmanagement roles risk losing some of their top talent.
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November 24, 2014 9:14 AM
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Motivating Employees Takes Culture, Peer Recognition, Going the Extra Mile

Motivating Employees Takes Culture, Peer Recognition, Going the Extra Mile | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
What motivates employees?
Is it money? Feeling valued at work? Connecting with a company’s social mission?
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November 21, 2014 10:22 AM
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Google came up with a formula for deciding who gets promoted—here’s what happened

Google came up with a formula for deciding who gets promoted—here’s what happened | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Algorithms can't always replace people.
James Schreier's insight:

Wow!

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November 18, 2014 7:34 AM
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A Primer on Measuring Employee Engagement

A Primer on Measuring Employee Engagement | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Which metrics to look for, and what they mean.
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November 18, 2014 7:11 AM
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Why Millennials Leave Organizations (and What Senior Leaders Can Do About It)

Why Millennials Leave Organizations (and What Senior Leaders Can Do About It) | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
In their 2014 Employee Engagement Trends Report, consultants at Quantum Workplace looked at survey findings from more than 400,000 employees at nearly 5,000 organizations.
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November 10, 2014 8:26 AM
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Hired Today,Gone Tomorrow

Hired Today,Gone Tomorrow | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
By Kristen B. FraschExperts confirm and bemoan survey findings showing millennials and recent college graduates are likely to leave first jobs within one year.
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November 10, 2014 8:18 AM
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Recruiting Tools: 10 Candidate Sourcing Tools You May Not be Using

Recruiting Tools: 10 Candidate Sourcing Tools You May Not be Using | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
When it comes to sourcing, there are lots of tools out there to help you find candidates. From job boards, to talent search engines or candidate matchmaking sites, they all offer a unique set of tools.

Via Alexander Crépin
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November 10, 2014 7:45 AM
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The Ultimate Guide To Getting Your For-Benefit Dream Job

The Ultimate Guide To Getting Your For-Benefit Dream Job | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Getting 100% clear on exactly what you want to do is half the battle. Arguably more.

That’s why I created The Ultimate Guide To Discovering Your
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November 3, 2014 9:00 AM
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Hiring People Is Like Buying a Car: Do You Go With Flashy or Reliable?

Hiring People Is Like Buying a Car: Do You Go With Flashy or Reliable? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
I’m going to put this into a car analogy.
Reliable is a Honda Accord or a Toyota Camry. Flashy is a Chevy Camaro or a Dodge Charger.
You really can’t be both.
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November 3, 2014 8:39 AM
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8 Soft Skills Tech Hiring Managers Covet

8 Soft Skills Tech Hiring Managers Covet | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Soft skills that engineers and technical professionals should develop in order to score top jobs.
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October 27, 2014 8:43 AM
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The Hunt for Talent: How Social and Analytics are Reinventing the Art of HR - A Smarter Planet Blog

The Hunt for Talent: How Social and Analytics are Reinventing the Art of HR - A Smarter Planet Blog | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
By Jonathan Ferrar In a world where technology is driving significant change, from the latest smartphone to a computer system that can virtually think on its own, it’s imperative to remember one thing – that people remain the key differentiator in...
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October 27, 2014 8:41 AM
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Hiring Wisdom: Hiring Just For Skills Can Be a Big Mistake

Hiring Wisdom: Hiring Just For Skills Can Be a Big Mistake | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Harvard Business School found that four factors are critical to success in business:
Information;
Intelligence;
Attitude; and,
Skills.
The surprise was that information, I.Q.
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December 1, 2014 3:16 PM
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Hiring Wisdom: Does Your Company Careers Page Measure Up?

Hiring Wisdom: Does Your Company Careers Page Measure Up? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
If your website’s careers page isn’t delivering quality applicants, perhaps it’s time to revisit its message.
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November 24, 2014 9:15 AM
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Why Generational Diversity is Your Biggest Competitive Advantage

Why Generational Diversity is Your Biggest Competitive Advantage | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Business leaders and executives tend to be a rather focused group. It makes sense: After all, they’re tasked with creating and executing successful plans to achieve business growth and profitability.
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November 24, 2014 9:12 AM
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What High Performers Want at Work

What High Performers Want at Work | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it

A high performer can deliver 400% more productivity than the average performer.

Despite this, when most managers look at workforce statistics, all employees tend to be lumped together into a category so broadly defined that it becomes difficult to take meaningful decisions. 

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November 18, 2014 7:36 AM
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Being Happy at Work Matters

Being Happy at Work Matters | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Just trying to get through the day isn’t enough.
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November 18, 2014 7:33 AM
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3 Rules for Recruiting Exceptional Candidates

3 Rules for Recruiting Exceptional Candidates | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
It’s a principle underpinning every world-class class business across the globe: to be outstanding, you need outstanding people.

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HR_Hardball's curator insight, November 19, 2014 2:35 PM

everybody has a theory

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November 11, 2014 9:57 AM
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What A Difference a Year Makes: Employment For Vets Jumps in 2014

What A Difference a Year Makes: Employment For Vets Jumps in 2014 | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
As America honors its military veterans again today, there is encouraging news on the jobs front: The unemployment rate for the nation’s veterans has declined sharply in the year since the …
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November 10, 2014 8:19 AM
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Does HR's Grasp Match Its Reach?

Does HR's Grasp Match Its Reach? | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
Editor David Shadovitz speaks with John Boudreau, professor of management and organization at USC's Marshall School, about the challenges that stand in the way of HR playing a more strategic role.
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November 10, 2014 8:05 AM
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How Hospitality And Customer Service Experts Hire For Customer Service

How Hospitality And Customer Service Experts Hire For Customer Service | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
In a people-oriented business–a business dependent on customer service and the customer experience–you have to have to know how to hire the right employees. Without such employees, you’re out of luck and will soon be out of business.
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November 5, 2014 7:25 PM
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In hiring, racial bias is still a problem. But not always for reasons you think

In hiring, racial bias is still a problem. But not always for reasons you think | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
According to research, it's not that recruiters themselves have a racial bias; instead, they fear some of their customers do.
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November 3, 2014 8:58 AM
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Hiring Skilled Employees? Maybe You Need the Tour of Duty Approach

Hiring Skilled Employees? Maybe You Need the Tour of Duty Approach | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
When you think about the employer-employee dynamic, the old career path is dead, and the balance of power has really shifted toward the people who have critical skills.
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November 3, 2014 8:35 AM
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Help Your Employees Be Themselves at Work

Help Your Employees Be Themselves at Work | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
How can managers create workplace environments where people feel comfortable being themselves? Research has shown that hiding our true identities can cripple professional performance.
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Interesting -- and challenging -- issue.

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October 27, 2014 8:42 AM
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If You Want to Hire Quants, Fix Your Hiring Process

If You Want to Hire Quants, Fix Your Hiring Process | HR - Tracks | Scoop.it
With the hiring market moving so quickly, companies need to update their outdated and sluggish hiring processes if they want to hire quantitative talent!
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