New and Bizarre Perks: Are They That New, and Do They Really Matter?
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Can Paying People To Quit Actually Drive Better Employee Engagement?

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What do you do with an “adequate” employee — the type of person who puts in just enough effort to get the job done, but is clearly only in it for the paycheck?

The answer, as strange as it may seem, might be to pay them to quit.

It’s a tactic that’s been growing in popularity in recent years, having been used by a variety of companies, from Amazon and Zappos to the developers of the game League of Legends. After all, who wouldn’t want an opportunity to replace disengaged workers with an excited, vibrant team, eager to tackle the issues of the day?

Employee engagement is the core of any successful workplace. According to Gallup, companies in the top quartile of employee engagement are four times more likely to be successful than those at the bottom.

Employee engagement is a boon to productivity and the health of a business — just as a lack of engagement can be a business’s biggest mistake.

As extreme as it may sound, paying unengaged employees to leave the company could actually lead to a more engaged team and spur growth in an organization.

Data driven talent acquisition is not only the theme for the ERE Recruiting Conference, it will become a way of life for all talent acquisition executives. Join us April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas, to discuss, engage, and learn how to manage your program with data. We have assembled a line up of great talent acquisition executives to talk about how data is being demanded by executives at all levels of companies. You don’t want to miss this very important event. Click here for more information or to sign up today. We can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas!

Vague Policies + Poor HR Communications = FMLA disaster
By Eric B. Meyer, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 6:10 AM
CommunicationBy Eric B. Meyer A few years ago, I blogged here about the importance of communicating with employees on the Family and Medical Leave Act to stay abreast of their status and eventual return-to-work. But, even before employees go on FMLA, both clear communication and workplace policies becomes paramount. Consider this recent example involving...
 
New and Bizarre Perks: Are They That New, and Do They Really Matter?
By E. James (Jim) Brennan, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 5:05 AM
perks benefitsDespite all the usual excited publicity about any non-traditional offering flaunted by some innovative employer, the same typical meat-and-potatoes elements of the total reward package remain most attractive to job seekers. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Seems like every idea proclaimed to be the best thing since sliced...
 
Can Paying People to Quit Actually Drive Better Employee Engagement?
By Dusty Wunderlich, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 4:00 AM
Quit resignWhat do you do with an “adequate” employee — the type of person who puts in just enough effort to get the job done, but is clearly only in it for the paycheck? The answer, as strange as it may seem, might be to pay them to quit. It’s a tactic that’s been growing in...
 
Survey: Workers Would Rather Have More Wages, Less Health Insurance
By Michelle Andrews, Monday, April 4, 2016 7:11 AM
raiseBy Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News More wages, less health insurance. In a recent survey, one in five people with employer-based coverage said they would opt for fewer health benefits if they could get a bump in their wages. That’s double the percentage who said they would make that choice in 2012. “I do...
 
Hiring Wisdom: Why You Should Hire for Values, Not Just Culture
By Mel Kleiman, Monday, April 4, 2016 5:50 AM
Hiring wisdomOften, interviewers try to determine how well an applicant would fit the existing corporate culture by asking questions like: “Are you willing to work late hours?” “Do you prefer to be part of a team or to work independently? “Is it important to you to have a private work space?” While culture fit...
 

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Managing Your Hiring Managers

Mark KlopferDirector of Talent Acquisition, Ellie Mae, Inc.
April 6th @ 2:00 p.m. ET

Success for recruiters depends on having a strong partnership with a hiring manager who communicates his or her needs clearly. However, all too often, recruiters are expected to be mind readers and magicians, pulling a string of qualified candidates out of a hat at a moment’s notice.

Great relationships aren’t built in a day, and both hiring managers and recruiters have a part to play. In this webinar, we’ll take a look at ways for recruiters to work more closely with hiring managers to avoid the miscommunications and last minute requests that lead to frustrations on both sides.

We’ll discuss developing a more advisory role and different approaches to creating a more productive working environment with hiring managers.

You’ll leave the session with key information and tips on

  • How to show up as a trusted advisor
  • The importance of mutually binding service level agreements
  • Where to find great resources to help you put the recruitment role and HR’s purpose into perspective

Join our free webinar on Wednesday, April 6 for expert insight into building strong and productive relationships with hiring managers to improve recruitment for everyone.

Our speaker, Mark Klopfer, will share his experience in building world-class teams and relationships across different industries.

Who should attend? If you’re looking for tips on how to change or build a productive relationship with your hiring managers, this is the webinar for you.Join us on Wednesday, April 6.

The webinar will fill up fast. Register for free to reserve your seat now.

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Building The Case For Talent Management

Jackie Greaner, Talent Management and Organization Alignment Managing Director, Towers Watson
Kimerle Campbell, Senior Talent Management & Rewards Consultant, Towers Watson
April 7th @ 2:00 p.m. ET

Companies often struggle to understand where to make investments in talent management, especially when the return may not be immediately measurable or apparent. The struggle can be frustrating but it’s also an opportunity for HR and Talent Management professionals to demonstrate their value as strategic business partners.

The key is to present a meaningful business case for talent management projects. HR leaders need to provide business intelligence that makes a clear and concise case for these investments, and that is firmly aligned to strategic objectives.

In this webinar we’ll discuss how to build or enhance a strategic business case for talent management that will persuade and convince executives. In particular, we’ll be looking at:

  • Why talent management is critical to business success given the current talent landscape
  • How to develop a framework for thinking about integrated talent management
  • Considerations and research results that can be included in a talent management business case
  • Actions participants can take to build or enhance the business case for talent investments

Join our free webinar on Thursday, April 7 for expert insight into building a compelling talent mangement business case that supports strategic business objectives.

Our speakers, Kimerle Campbell and Jackie Greaner, Ph.D. from Towers Watson, will share their expertise and best practices from developing talent business cases and strategies across a wide range of companies and industries.

Who should attend? This webinar is for you if you want to improve the effectiveness of your company’s investment in talent mangement. Join us onThursday, April 7.

The webinar will fill up fast. Register for free to reserve your seat now.

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