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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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. 5 minutes 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] 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

Neale H. 6 days ago • Edit • Hey Chris, As you know, this is one of the most asked questions of many business professionals either wanting to become leaders in their own ... »
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George G. Scott S. Neale H.
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. 4 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.
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 minute 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.
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

Charles J. B. 5 hours ago • Edit • Gee......I love this discussion, and all the bi-products of the original discussion. Now...here's the point I want to make, if I'm ... »
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Noor Alam Shah Q. Catherine B. Charles J. B.
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 7 days ago

Ray H. 12 minutes ago • Edit • Charles, I could have sworn that "right to work" as to do with an employees ability to work for a unionized company or division without actually ... »
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Deana P. Ray H. Ray H.
Giannos K.

Giannos

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

posted 6 hours ago

Stephanie G. 27 seconds ago • Edit • There are various behavioral questions during the screening process in addition to the skill-set outlined as well as personality tests that ... »
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Charles J. B. TINA R. Stephanie G.
Robert K.

Robert

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

posted 1 day ago

John W. 23 minutes 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.
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. 1 hour 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.
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

Richard O. 1 minute ago • Edit • Shane, ... »
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Steve M. Jeanne W. Richard O.
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 3 hours ago

Jeff P. 3 minutes ago • Edit • We are actually working with a non-profit group funded by the Gates Foundation to link education to the workforce and part of this program is to ... »
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Bill J. ♦ Randy S. Jeff P.
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 20 hours ago

John W. 19 minutes 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. 1 hour 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 20 hours ago

Debra S. 4 hours ago • Edit • Ultipro has all the capabilities you are looking for. »
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Steve E. Susan G. Debra S.
Susan Z.

Susan

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

posted 20 hours ago

Rose C. 32 minutes 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.
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 20 hours ago

Heidi K. 2 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.
Anil K.

Anil

Dear Friends, Do hiring practices of an organisation have an direct impact on retention and attrition? If yes, why and even if no, why...

posted 4 days ago

Thomas M. 3 hours ago • Edit • "The best employees will go where the culture is best for the employees." ... »
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Coach David R M. Bhushan D. Thomas M.
Violet T.

Violet

Any referrals for a Performance Mgmt software for 100-200 employee population? We've had 50% growth in the last 1.5 yrs and growing...

posted 6 days ago

Trevor D. 3 hours ago • Edit • Dear Violet ... »
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Kyle H. Bernard A. Trevor D.
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 4 hours ago

Allyson J. 2 hours ago • Edit • I agree with Pam... ... »
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Steve M. Pam U. Allyson J.
Floyd S.

Floyd

How effective can a company be without a formal employee recognition system?

In an employers’ job market, where it appears that employers can afford to be selective and still recruit and retain top talent, ...

posted 4 days ago

Richard H. 13 hours ago • Edit • Agree with all of the comments re formal recognition systems.An organisation might as well whistle dixie if it offers spa treatments for ... »
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Russ B. Cheryl G. Richard H.

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