Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)

Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)

About the Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group) Group

If you are an HR Profession in one of the SHRM Disciplines - Benefits, Business Leadership, Compensation, HR Consulting, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Labor... more »
If you are an HR Profession in one of the SHRM Disciplines - Benefits, Business Leadership, Compensation, HR Consulting, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Labor Relations, Organizational, Employee, or Training and Development, Safety and Security, or Technology, this group is for you. Linked:HR is the largest professional HR group on LinkedIn.

Linked:HR is also the only place you will find the most active HR Discussions that encompass the entire HR field and industry. Typical Discussions occur around Human Resource Trends and Technology, Best Practices and Benchmarking, Retention, Compensation and Benefits, needs assessments, recruiting strategies and HRIS application software, and other key HR Topics.

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Cris W.

Cris

[Linked:HR] What are the competencies of an engaging leader? How can we prepare manager-coaches?

Dear Colleagues,

As I continue writing an article on “the path to engagement” I’m naturally drawn towards articles and research ...

posted 1 month ago

Karl S. 37 minutes ago • Edit • Competencies are behaviors that can be observed and measured/evaluated. Many of the comments so far talk about skills, abilities, and traits, ... »
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Ria N. Marian T. Karl S.
Kelly S.

Kelly

Employee is on a PIP, plan just started last week, lasts 60 days. Since last week, he is disengaged, screwing up and has now asked if he...

posted 6 days ago

Stacie S. 1 hour ago • Edit • It is hard to give good advice without knowing more about the situation. However, if it is the case that the PIP is the employees first piece ... »
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John W. Ray H. Stacie S.
Cris W.

Cris

[Linked:HR] How can you spot a leader?

Dear Colleagues,

During a recent CentACS Big Five Users Conference in North Carolina (a conference for those interested in “Big Five” ...

posted 16 days ago

Reyer (Rick) S. 41 minutes ago • Edit • Leaders are always on the go - they are focused - they are trying to get things done with others - they don't dominate - they stress ... »
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Catherine B. Charles J. B. Reyer (Rick) S.
Cris W.

Cris

[Linked:HR] What is the “it” factor in recruiting? Resources on talent management, results of social recruiting survey

Dear Colleagues,

I’m writing from sunny Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where I’m spending a few days visiting my family. Last week I ...

posted 1 month ago

Fleur H. 5 hours ago • Edit • For me the "it" factors are passion, intellect, drive & curiosity, as well as the ability to change & adapt!. I see these attributes in ... »
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Ceferino Jr. D. Mariama C. Fleur H.
Joanne L.

Joanne

Can anyone share insight on termination timing for an employee that has revealed that they will plead guilty and serve time for...

This violates our background screen requirement and we cannot allow an absence of this length.

posted 8 days ago

Patti G. 19 minutes ago • Edit • I don't envy your position! I would concur with Suzanne Myers. Were there any "fibs" on the application, such as reason for leaving said ... »
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Ray H. Ray H. Patti G.
Dattaprasanna M.

Dattaprasanna

I am an academician I would like to know to what extent subjects like statistics are useful in HR area & how to find applications of...

posted 9 days ago

Eric K. 1 hour ago • Edit • I/O psychology is over a 100 year old science using predictive statistics very effectively to measurably improve the largest intangible asset of ... »
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Eric K. Matthew L. Eric K.
Giannos K.

Giannos

Can anyone recommend a tool that indicates character & personality traits during an interview?

posted 7 hours ago

Pam C. 5 minutes ago • Edit • I suggest you take a look at the Hogan assessment series. It measures what you are looking for plus blind spots and values fit with the ... »
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Mike S. Alan A. Pam C.
Shane S.

Shane

Connections and colleagues, I am in need of some of your expert opinions and advice on the possible implementation of a pre- employment...

I work in the financial/banking industry and have been tasked with completing the research and possible implementation of a ...

posted 15 days ago

Wendy H. 45 minutes ago • Edit • Shane, my recommendation as an assessment expert would be to have the candidate complete the Step One Survey. This is assuming that the ... »
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Steve M. Jeanne W. Wendy H.
Robert K.

Robert

Is working for a micromanager by default a hostile work environment?

posted 1 day ago

John W. 1 hour ago • Edit • Kristina, fair comment, I appreciate the debate! We're all colored by our own background, so I'm pulling on my experience in HR when employees ... »
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Kristina A. Ashley S. John W.
Andrea P.

Andrea

Can anyone recommend a Pre-Employment Test measuring Soft Skills?

We are looking for a way to measure the soft skills of our applicants pre-interview, with reliability and validity. The tests need to be ...

posted 4 hours ago

Matthew B. 8 minutes ago • Edit • When I was in the staffing industry we used someting called the Perdictive Index for candidates. It is through a company called Pi ... »
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Jeff P. Alan A. Matthew B.
Steve M.

Steve

Looking to break in, wanting to switch, wanting to transition to careers in HR disciplines

This discussion was first published over 7 months ago on Linked:HR and is still valid today and well into the future.


There have been ...

posted 2 months ago

Marc R. 3 hours ago • Edit • Many great points here. I would also add one other. As someone with over 15 years of senior management and director experience who is also ... »
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Ella O. Mariama C. Marc R.
Karen W.

Karen

Does anyone have experience with a "9/80" work schedule?

We are particularly interested in how you avoided (or didn't) paying time and a half overtime for the 44-hour work week, and how ...

posted 22 hours ago

John W. 1 hour ago • Edit • I'll add that despite the challenges inherent in the 9/80 system, we were begging to be included! From the employee's perspective, if the ... »
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Jeremy J. K. Marla W. John W.
Jason T.

Jason

Does anyone pay Overtime prior to 40 hours for a 37.5 hour weekly shift?

I don't need legal opionions. I'm looking for actual experiences. If you have a weekly shift of 37.5 hours, do you pay overtime for ...

posted 1 day ago

Jason T. 3 hours ago • Edit • I'm in Pennsylvania, but I'm interested in anyone that works in any state and has employees working 5 days a week and less then 8 hours a day ... »
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Linda H. Jason T.
Laurie N.

Laurie

What HR/Pay Systems do large companys 300+ use?

I am curious to know what what type of HR/Payroll systems large companies use to manage employee onboarding to termiantion processes.

posted 21 hours ago

Debra S. 5 hours ago • Edit • Ultipro has all the capabilities you are looking for. »
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Steve E. Susan G. Debra S.
Amy K.

Amy

We are starting to explore HRIS systems for our growing company - now at 100 employees. Looking for something versatile, web-based, not...

posted 5 hours ago

Matthew B. 5 minutes ago • Edit • I also agree with Pam. ADP has a lot to offer for companies of your specific size. Good luck!! »
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Pam U. Allyson J. Matthew B.
Richard W.

Richard

Any recommendations for an Army Officer who is looking to separate from the Army and break into the Human Resources Manager field?

posted 1 day ago

Leah G. 5 hours ago • Edit • Wonderful thread - very helpful information. I am looking for a similar career change -I was under the understanding that you could not get PHR ... »
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RB R. Richard W. Leah G.
Diallo H.

Diallo

Hello everyone, I'm interested in "Job retention" techniques. Could you please share your knowledge or direct me to resources for that?...

posted 4 hours ago

Matthew B. 32 minutes ago • Edit • Year after year there are 3 things that seem to rate in the top 3 that are most important to employees. Those are #1, work/life balance; #2 ... »
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Bill J. Matthew B.
Susan Z.

Susan

When do most companies do open enrollment or new hire orientations?

posted 21 hours ago

Rose C. 1 hour ago • Edit • Our company does open enrollment in November (our plan year is January - December). Orientations are conducted every Monday. »
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Floyd S. Rose C.
Denise R.

Denise

What do you think of candidates who apply to several different positions in the same company? Are they more motivated than those who just...

As a recent graduate, I was wondering if applying to the same healthcare company under several different positions (ie entry health ...

posted 2 hours ago

Melvin B. 24 minutes ago • Edit • I would ask the following question: What is fundamentally wrong with not knowing exactly what to do in a company that he barely knows? I ... »
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Jason C. Melissa R. Melvin B.
Becky K.

Becky

fmla question

I work for a public employer. Can I place an employee on fmla leave even though he has failed to provide the supporting documentation? ...

posted 21 hours ago

Heidi K. 3 hours ago • Edit • As others have mentioned, the approach taken would be based on the case specific circumstances (and taking into consideration any state leave ... »
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David P. O. Heidi K.

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