5 HR Talent Trends for 2017

5 HR Talent Trends for 2017 SilkRoad recently published its “2017 State of Talent” report examining more than 1,300 responses to surveys targeting HR professionals. The report forecasts the top talent trends for 2017, and a consistent theme emerged: the growing practice of moving beyond traditional talent management activities to create an employee journey that attracts and motivates talent to achieve better business outcomes. This process is known as talent activation. Five talent trends emerged to form the foundation of the shift to talent activation: 1. HR creates amazing candidate and employee experiences It’s the year of a deeper look at how to engage the hearts and minds of employees from recruiting and onboarding through retirement. By exploring how to present the employer brand and culture in the most compelling way, companies will gain a competitive advantage in both attracting candidates and retaining employees. Looking specifically at onboarding, respondents clearly understand its importance, but expressed a desire for improvements in their onboarding process, including: Improving new hire time to competency (56%) Increasing new hire engagement (51%) Increasing new hire retention (47%) Improving organizational culture (43%) 2. Companies excite employees, engaging their interest and motivating around goals Surveyed HR pros reported significant challenges with engagement, and it’s time for a new approachâ€"formal assessments of what candidates and employees experience. By enhancing experiences, HR professionals gain an opportunity to go beyond engagement and “activate” employees with a highly proactive approach. Some ways HR pros are improving the employee experience include: Connect business goals to personal goals â€" there should be a connection between what the business is trying to achieve and what the employee is working on in their day-to-day life Communicate early and often â€" make it a point to keep employees up to date on customer feedback, project completion dates, departmental reporting, etc. Leverage the power of appreciation â€" sometimes just a simple “thank you” can go a long way, but also consider rewards such as a free lunch, a gift card to a restaurant or tickets to an event Maintain realistic workloads â€"when employees have too much to handle, they focus on juggling everything rather than big picture objectives Plan social outings/events â€" build relationships through fun activities outside of the office 3. Agile performance management blends with traditional programs While traditional performance management programs remain deeply embedded in many companies, interest in creating a more fluid and immediate process continues to grow. Expect to see more frequent conversations, real-time feedback and team-based conversations. When asked if they were moving towards agile performance in 2017, many HR pros reported the transition was already underway: 33% are at an early stage considering what to add 31% have integrated some elements 10% are fully agile 63% plan to have more frequent conversations between employees and managers 4. The workforce and business outcomes become more tightly aligned The exploration and analysis of the candidate and employee experience will uncover key connection points between the workforce and company goals. By formally assessing “experiences,” HR will find the best moments for strategic connections to impact business results. Interestingly, there’s a disconnect between valuing and measuring experience: 71% of respondents rated assessing experience at each career stage as very important or important, but 59% conduct no formal annual assessments of experience at different stages 86% rated connecting experiences back to company goals as very important or important, but 56% have no annual process that links experiences to goals 5. “Appification” helps HR teams build solutions that best meet their needs There’s currently a technology disconnect between workforce and business goals: 74% of respondents agree or strongly agree with the statement “HR tech reduces costs, increases productivity, simplifies and reduces time spent on HR tasks” 6% neither agreed nor disagreed, and 15% of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed with the statement “HR Tech provides metrics that show how people are impacting company goals” As “app-based” solutions become more available, companies will be able to pick and choose from smaller apps to build what works best for the organization. These solutions will also include easy connections for custom-built micro apps.   Appification will help employees quickly access tasks and tools they need to perform their job, enabling organizations to deliver a more consumer-friendly employee experience. What’s clear from these trends is that organizations intend to say goodbye to a traditional talent management approach focused on processes and transactions and welcome in a talent activation approach that treats each stage of employment as a single fluid experience designed to assist employees throughout their journey. About the author: Amber Hyatt  is vice president, product marketing for cloud-based talent activation solutions provider SilkRoad.  

Finding the Best Online Resume Writing Service in Eastern Nepal

Finding the Best Online Resume Writing Service in Eastern NepalFinding the best online resume writing service is a highly challenging task. Almost all of the people with no idea as to how to find it can sometimes fail to realize that finding one is not an easy task. If you want to be assured that you will find what you are looking for, then keep reading this article.First of all, you need to know that websites are created by different people. Therefore, you need to make sure that you visit websites that are well-known and well-liked by other people. Also, it is necessary that you check if these websites are reputable.Most people who are looking for online resume writing service in Eastern Nepal will first go to search engines. This is a very common method used by people who are not familiar with doing online researches. This method can also be very wrong. Therefore, it is always recommended that you use websites that are known by people who are serious about their jobs.Most of the pe ople who work in Eastern Nepal write resumes for their employers. If you want to be assured that your resume will be seen by those who are responsible for hiring, then you need to find out about online agencies that can help you. This is because many of these agencies that are doing online resume writing services in Nepal are found in different parts of the country.In fact, some of the agencies that provide online resume writing services in Nepal are also found in cities such as Darjeeling and Kasimau. These agencies have great contacts with different industries. Therefore, they know how to take good care of people who are looking for their services.One of the best online resume writing service in Eastern Nepal is called MOOZ Job. This is a company that has been in the industry for a very long time. This company mainly specializes in covering job opportunities for writers.The job openings for writers is among the most popular, as this is a field that is very popular with both young and old people. The area where MOOZ Job is doing the best work is in the entertainment industry. Since the agency specializes in entertainment-related positions, you can be assured that you will find a great job here.People who are looking for jobs in Eastern Nepal are now being encouraged to look for a website that can help them find what they are looking for. There are a lot of websites that are available on the internet. With the help of these websites, people can find out which agency to use.

Personal Branding Interview Ken McElroy - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Ken McElroy - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Ken McElroy, who is the Principal and Co-Partner of MC Companies, the Real Estate Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company, and author of The Sleeping Giant. In this interview, Ken talks about when it makes sense to start your own business, why its not just all about the money, and more. What does it take to ditch the corporate ladder and start a business? I don’t suggest to people to “ditch the corporate ladder” while trying to figure out what it is they what to do or to supplement their income, that is unless they are financially able and they hate their current position. In most cases, they do not have this luxury. Starting a business takes substantial research, which can be done in someone’s spare time, I recommend moving VERY slowly and continue being paid while failing as fast as you can. You say in your book that its not about the money. What is it really about then? I think the best way to answer how I feel about this is by quoting, Atlas Shrugged: “Money will not buy intelligence for the fool, or admiration for the coward, or respect for the incompetent. …“Money is the product of virtue, but it will not give you virtue and it will not redeem your vices. … I simply cannot predict what motivates someone but my experience has been that businesses and entrepreneurs that have sustainability over time are motivated by passion, not by money. What is the hundred book rule? The hundred book rule comes from a couple stories from two of the entrepreneurs in the book, Jeffrey Benjamin (Chapter 8 ) and Paul Lepa (Chapter Two) â€" The concept is that if you read 100 books on any given subject, this can help you become an expert in that field. How do you go about selecting the right mentors in life? The only real way to select a mentor is careful selection of someone that has experience and values aligned with your own. Before this is done, the individual being mentored /coached seriously needs to be crystal clear on what it is that they want for themselves and from the mentor. Mentors are everywhere and usually at no cost. Do you have to fail to succeed at a later date? Why or why not? Failure is definitely an ongoing process and requires some risk. I believe that the faster you fail the more successful you will be. Failure gives you the experience to be successful, the most successful people I know learned this at an early age. It also never stops! Ken McElroy, Principal and Co-Partner of MC Companies, has over 20 years of senior level experience in multifamily asset/property management, development, project/construction management, investment analysis, acquisitions and dispositions, business development, and client relations. Ken is the author of the best-selling book, The ABCs of Real Estate Investing; The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing; and The ABCs of Property Management. As the Real Estate Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company, Ken and Robert have co-authored several audio programs including How to Increase the Income from your Real Estate Investments, How to Get your Banker to say Yes! and How to Find and Keep Good Tenants. Ken is a chapter contributor in the newly released, The Real Book of Real Estate. His latest book is called The Sleeping Giant.

Pay $4.99 to Stand Out in the Online Dating Scene - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Pay $4.99 to Stand Out in the Online Dating Scene - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Most people who use online dating sites try and stand out amongst the rest of the user base. Some try this by uploading multiple pictures, especially an eye-catching one, and others are specific when filling out their profile information. Males and females conduct searches and those who stand out tend to get messages from the opposite sex. Match.com, the leading online dating website, takes personal branding to another level by giving you the option to purchase a highlighted profile for $4.99 per month, in addition to your subscription. Stand out for $$$ Many of you will think this makes sense and can actually boost an individuals profile or personal eBrand. I believe that standing out in this obvious way has a reverse effect on ones personal eBrand. Take the girl on the top right (using the highlighted profile). From the perception of the viewer, she seems almost desperate to get attention from guys. She is begging you please view my profile and send me a message. This form of paid self-promotion, almost like a personal advertisement, turns a lot of people off. Its similar to someone always promoting their new book or company, without ever talking socially about non-business related topics. It also makes her appear needy (if you check her profile, shes 21 and has a child) and it also screams that she craves attention from men. If a man thinks shes attractive, a man will click to view her profile, regardless of the highlighted profile feature. In reality, people like to get: 1) What they cant have 2) Passive candidates (just like employers) 3) Someone with similar interests 4) An attractive male/female (personal preference) 5) A person located nearby (50 mile radius) 6) A career-minded individual with some ambition Your first impression Match.com also makes you pay for visibility (the communication phase of the personal branding process). Members sign up and receive emails with matches that relate to their current profile. With another $4.99 per month, your profile will appear in the first round of these emails when someone first signs up. Do you honestly think that someone reviews these emails for matches? If you are looking for a male or female to date, you are going to go right to the source anyways. The only benefit of this feature is that the receiver wont think you are desperate to claim attention. How much are you willing to pay to stand out online?

How to Use Resume Pictures To Write A Successful Resume

How to Use Resume Pictures To Write A Successful ResumeFor those looking to create a resume from a photo they can search the web for photos that match their qualifications. If you have never done so, it is advisable to create a list of your skills, including experience, qualifications and other relevant information.Your resume should be a document containing your experiences and qualifications, but the best thing you can do to your resume is to edit it. With technology advancing every day, you can now get an automatic resume writing service with much more ease. Such services are especially helpful for newbies who may not be sure where to begin or how to edit a resume.In a few easy steps, you will be able to get exactly what you want. One method that is used is to print out your resume in black and white. Next, decide what format you would like your resume to go in. While it may seem strange, you should always use a plain white background on a hard copy of your resume.After you have d ecided on the style you would like your resume to be, add any special effects to your resume by using specific image. The images that are used are basically those that match your qualifications, skills, experience and education. You can find some examples by visiting a local resume writing service.You can also find examples of some resumes on the internet if you search for resume images. When you are searching for good resume pictures online, look for sites that offer these professional looking, but free, resume pictures that you can put on your resume.Most job postings ask that you use a specific template to create your resume. Many companies will allow this and allow you to use photo illustrations as long as you give them credit.Once you have your resume written out, you will want to print out the resume as a letter and then save the image as a text file. This way you can take your resume with you to your interview as a backup and to access it later if you would like to change it. You can then simply write out your new resume in the same template, print it out, and save it again.Of course, you want to make sure that all the details are right before you hire someone to write your resume. Make sure that your cover letter matches the resume as closely as possible and that your resume is a direct reflection of your educational credentials.

4 Ways to Rid Pre-Interview Stress

4 Ways to Rid Pre-Interview Stress 19 Flares 19 Flares Tom Gimbel is the President and CEO of  LaSalle Network,  a Chicago-based staffing firm. Founded in 1998, LaSalle has served thousands of clients and candidates, placing job seekers in temporary, temporary-to-permanent and permanent positions. LaSalle is the only Illinois-based staffing firm named on the Inc. 500/5000 list for the last seven consecutive years. Read Tom’s latest on his blog,  Past Five,  or tweet him  @TomGimbel.   April is stress awareness month (yes, it really exists!), and for the majority of jobseekersâ€"92 percent according to a study by Everest Collegeâ€" find the most nerve-wracking part of the job-search process to be the interview. Why? Well, it’s hard to give a blanket statement for every candidate because everyone is different. For one candidate it could be fear of the unknown…for another fear of rejection. At the end of the day, an interview is simply a conversation, and if a candidate is prepared and practices as they would for any other challenge in their life, it will help reduce some of that pre-interview anxiety. Here are a few tips to help do that: 1. Study the company. It is amazing how much time someone is willing to invest to learn about their favorite sports team. They know the coaches background, players’ histories and stats, even specific plays…and yet when it comes to an interview, they don’t consider spending even half that time “studying” for their career. That means going further than just looking at the website. It means researching the company’s employees, communication style, culture…reading articles the company’s CEO or executive team has been featured in, knowing their competitors and their points of differentiation, understanding the industry. Confidence is key during an interview, and confidence comes with knowledge. 2. Set up informational meetings. After finding past and current employees on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook, don’t stop there. Set up a phone call, coffee or lunch meeting for strictly informational purposes. This is a chance to gain insider information on the company, its culture and the hiring process, and truly determine if it’s an organization you want to be a part of and why. Once you know this, you can better explain it during the interview process. 3. Role play. One of the top mistakes candidates make is one of the easiest to avoid… not role-playing possible interview questions. Role playing the interview with a friend or parent generates clear, concise answers. While practice doesn’t always make perfect, it certainly helps get rid of pre-interview nerves. 4. Collecting thoughts pre-interview. The ten minutes prior to the interview should be spent collecting thoughts, taking deep breaths and relaxing. Candidates should not be on their phones texting or checking Facebook. Not only does this look unprofessional, but it distracts the candidate from focusing on the next thirty minutes to an hour of conversation.

Resume tips for stay-at-home moms - Sterling Career Concepts

Resume tips for stay-at-home moms Resume tips for stay-at-home moms In a prior post, we talked about smart career moves for stay-at-home parents, so now well share some tips for updating your resume. First it ALL counts. Dont shortchange yourself or your experience. Step back and take a second look at your activities, and youll see youre using many of the skills valued in a corporate setting just in different situations. You may have even developed or refined new skills. Also keep in mind: 1. Volunteer and unpaid work counts. Whether or not you were paid to do something doesnt negate the fact that you did it. 2. Transferable skills are key when presenting your background. Identify what you bring to the table for a future employer. 3. Continuing education is not just formal university degrees. Give yourself credit for what youve done to keep yourself up to date over the past couple of years, both formally and informally. 4. Leadership and organization skills are valued in any setting. It might not come with a VP title, but successfully chairing a PTA fundraising event or managing registrations for the town athletic association uses similar skills. Take a moment to think about how these skills interplay with the following list of common Mom activities: Advertising Marketing * Client Relations * Selling Persuasion Skills Organization * Leadership * Time Management * People Skills * Managing the Spring PTA bake sale * Serving as class mom at nursery school * Selling Pampered Chef products * Organizing a new toddler playgroup in the neighborhood * Chairing an annual event for the Jr. Womans Club Updating your resume after staying home to raise children does not need to be stressful. If youve been involved in school, the community, or in your childs activities, chances are your experiences can be translated into value for a corporate setting.