Meghan M. Biro, Author at TalentCulture

Build Lasting Relationships at HR Tech Connect

HR tech is undergoing dramatic change—from the shift to mobile and the explosion of analytics and artificial intelligence, to new software options and the emergence of wearables in the workplace. The rapidly changing nature of the industry keeps things exciting, but it also makes it difficult to stay ahead of the latest technology and trends. That’s why I’m carving out time in my busy schedule to co-chair and attend HR Tech Connect, the only conference of its kind that focuses exclusively on bringing enterprise-level HR and IT decision-makers together to better understand the rapidly changing HR and workforce technology landscape. HR

#WorkTrends Recap: Using Empathy to Reduce Anxiety in the Workplace

Now more than ever we need empathy — especially with recent events. Our professional lives and personal lives can’t always be separated, and stress from one side can impact the other. Whether we like to admit it or not, stress and anxiety levels in the workplace continue to rise. And these levels do in fact, impact the workplace. According to the American Institute of Stress one million US employees miss work every day due to stress. On top of that 56 percent of employees who are stressed or suffer from anxiety say it impacts their performance in the workplace. Using the

Reasons to Hire for Culture Fit Over Skill Set

When you recruit new talent, chances are you have a very specific job description in mind and are seeking an employee that bears the skillset to get that job done. But what if it comes down to one candidate who seems to fit your workplace culture but lacks some of the skills needed for the position—and another candidate who is a perfect match on paper but just doesn’t seem to gel? Although there are good reasons to support both cases, the candidate who fits in your workplace culture can be taught the skills needed for the job and will have a

#WorkTrends Preview: Using Empathy to Reduce Anxiety in the Workplace

Whether we like to admit it or not, stress and anxiety levels in the workplace continue to rise. And these levels do impact the workplace. According to the American Institute of Stress one million US employees miss work every day due to stress. On top of that 56 percent of employees who are stressed or suffer from anxiety say it impacts their performance in the workplace. Using the power of empathy, brain science, and cognitive behavioral therapy provide people with a comprehensive self-help tool to lessen stress and create life balance. So how can using this tool help employees to be

Leaders, Identify with Your Followers

William Shakespeare wrote, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” That’s leadership in a nutshell. But it’s also more than just a motivational quote hung up on the wall of an office. And it’s not about your title or salary, either. It’s influence that makes a leader, not power. TalentSmart president Dr. Travis Bradberry explains it well: “Leadership is the art of persuasion—the act of motivating people to do more than they ever thought possible in pursuit of a greater good.” This means that anyone, at any level of a company or organization, can

#WorkTrends Recap: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

Finding quality candidates is tough, and the consequence for finding bad candidates is even steeper. A bad hire can lower productivity, reduce performance, and weaken team morale. Overall it adds up to a very costly mistake from more than just a monetary standpoint. As one of the only business segments not directly contributing to the profitability of a company, HR has a large need to save money wherever they can. The average cost of a new employee in 2016 was roughly $58,000. To put that in perspective, for small business owners, the average cost of a bad employee was $8,000. One

Transparency 4.0- Why AI in the Workplace Will Force Us to Tell the Truth

Are we ready for AI and robotics in the workplace? First, we need to be more aware of its presence and power in general, and then we probably need a major adjustment in our natural survival instinct to shade the truth when it suits us. We may be heading into the Workplace 4.0, but we’re still thinking in terms of us and that. But that has a binary relationship to facts: either it happened or it didn’t. It’s one aspect of the transformation we need to prepare ourselves for a lot more; we’re going to have to tell the truth. I was considering this as I

#WorkTrends Preview: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

As one of the only business segments not directly contributing to the profitability of a company, HR has a large need to save money wherever they can. The average cost of a new employee in 2016 was roughly $58,000. To put that in perspective, for small business owners, the average cost of a bad employee was $8,000. Finding quality candidates is tough, but the consequence for finding bad candidates is disastrous. A bad hire can lower productivity, reduce performance, and weaken team morale. Overall, it adds up to a very costly mistake from more than just a monetary standpoint. One of

Google’s Jump in the ATS Market—What Does It Mean for Recruiting?

The HR world has its collective eyes riveted on Google as the Internet giant moves closer to launching a new recruiting platform called Google Hire. This much-anticipated entry in the HR technology space is expected to include a job board and an applicant tracking system (ATS), among other HR recruiting features. So far, not much is known about the launch of Google Hire. Google itself has not provided many details, other than a splash page that essentially shows that a new recruiting tool is on its way with an invitation to “stay in the loop” by signing up for the Google

#WorkTrends Recap: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

The traditional HR role has evolved over the past 10 years. HR professionals have moved from a conventional administrative role to being a more strategic business partner within the organization. Companies are putting more emphasis on employee well-being and employee engagement. HR still encompasses the traditional recruiting and hiring role, but there’s so much more to the HR department these days. Because of all these changes, it’s important that we keep up with the industry as a whole, which is why pulse surveys are so valuable. This week, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro welcomed Cory Mau, Director of Corporate Strategy and

How to Ditch the Inter-Office Email and Communicate Better

If you are still using email or the speakerphone at work to communicate with your coworkers or employees, it’s time to change. In fact, if you’re not taking advantage of the multitude of technology tools and platforms designed to improve workplace communication and collaboration in real-time, neither you nor your employees are working as efficiently and smartly as you could. Need reasons to consider an upgrade? Read on. Email Needs to be Ditched Waiting (and waiting) for an email response.If you have a project that is time sensitive, waiting on email responses doesn’t serve your company well. Whether it’s feedback or

#WorkTrends Preview: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

The role of the HR professional has changed over the past few years and continues to evolve. With the use of technology to monitor and analyze the state of company culture, brands have been better enabled to gauge the state of employee well-being and employee engagement. Today’s HR leaders feel they’ve evolved from serving a traditional administrative role to being a more strategic partner within the organization. HR technology has helped them secure that seat at the table. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 1 pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guests, Cory Mau, Director of Corporate

Joint Challenges: HR and Legalized Marijuana

Legalized marijuana may soon become a nationwide reality—possibly within the next year. Even if it doesn’t, more states could join Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Washington, D.C. in legalizing recreational marijuana. So in anticipation, let’s explore what the legalization of marijuana could mean for employers, and specifically, for HR departments. There’s a lot to consider. HR directors will need to examine company substance use policies, potentially reconsidering your company’s stance on drug testing to adapt to new laws. But, not to worry, the legislation won’t turn your office into a smoke-filled music festival; alcohol has been legal

#WorkTrends Recap: The Testimonial Economy

We used to be swayed by traditional advertising and clever campaigns, but in the social age that has all changed. If you talk about yourself or your company too much, you are labeled a self-promoter or a spammer. It’s time to let other people do the talking for you. Think about the last time you bought something online. Did you read reviews? Did you research products until you found enough five star reviews that you were satisfied with your selection? This is how customers behave today. Building “relationships” is no longer enough. Today we are living in the ‘Testimonial Economy,’ where

How Machine Learning is Changing Recruiting

Companies approach recruiting in different ways. Facebook’s method, for example, involves acquisitions for human capital and a six-week onboarding boot camp. Of course, that’s not the norm: On average, a recent study found it takes 42 days—and a cost-per-hire of $4,129—to fill an open position. That adds up, especially since Bloomberg recently reported that approximately 10,000 members of the baby boomer generation reach retirement age every day. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder efficiency-boosting advancements in machine learning are beginning to challenge the HR status quo. Let’s explore how machine learning is changing recruiting. How Businesses Use Algorithmic Assessments Spotify. Waze. Netflix. Amazon. These are just a handful

#WorkTrends Preview: The Testimonial Economy

We used to be swayed by traditional advertising and clever campaigns, but in the social age that has all changed. If you talk about yourself or your company too much you are labeled a self-promoter or a spammer. It’s time to let other people do the talking for you. The last time you bought something online, did you read the reviews? Did you research the product until you found enough five star reviews to make the purchase? This is how customers behave now and building relationships with your target market is no longer enough. In the ‘Testimonial Economy,’ a company has

#WorkTrends Recap: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

The mobile and digital revolution has changed the traditional workplace as we know it. The companies that have embraced this change in the digital environment have seen improved productivity, more innovation from their employees, and a cultural alignment in the workplace. The digital workplace helps solve challenges related to communication, collaboration, and employee engagement. But there are still some organizations who are hesitant to implement digital solutions with a guaranteed ROI on employee engagement. It’s time for those organizations to get over the fear. This week on #WorkTrends, guest host Cyndy Trivella welcomed Mike Hicks, a recognized leader in the global

Want Great Culture? Create an Inclusive, Diverse Workplace

A company’s success relies, at least in part, on knowing how to create a great corporate culture. A positive culture keeps employees engaged, helps attract top talent, and ensures high-quality employees stick around. HR executives often talk about hiring for culture fit to maintain and promote a workplace culture that works for the organization. The counterpoint to this is it may lead to a homogenous workplace, which could hinder innovation. Instead, HR executives can—and should—work to build a great culture that emphasizes inclusion and diversity. Advantages of an Inclusive Workplace A diverse, inclusive workplace encourages innovation by bringing together people with

#WorkTrends Preview: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

The traditional workplace as we know it has changed. Everything is more global, more mobile and more digital. The smart companies that have embraced change in this digital environment have improved productivity, innovation and cultural alignment. The digital workplace also helps solve core challenges related to communication, collaboration and employee engagement. Unfortunately, there are brands that have not adopted the use of technology and with that may have a culture lacking engagement, close collaboration and high levels of productivity. On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 1pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guest Mike Hicks, a recognized leader in

Four Ways Tech Can Unleash the Power of Your Workforce

We often use the word Power to describe an innovation. Part of its power lies in its novelty — so when the newness fades so does our focus on something’s power. We’ve been focusing on tech for a good reason: Work’s transformation to digital is the essence of powerful. But our work depends on people: their ability to solve problems and innovate, to create, and to think about new tools we haven’t even heard of yet. A Harvard study found that human brains only stay focused on the present for about 53 percent of the time. So, let’s flip the script in the world

#WorkTrends Recap: Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience

The truth is simple: your candidate experience can make or break your hiring process and potentially impact your business. According to the latest Global Talent Board research, 41% of candidates will take their allegiance, product purchases and brand relationships elsewhere because of it. This directly impacts an organization’s bottom line and reputation. In other words, a good candidate experience is smart marketing for an organization. A negative candidate experience is like a black eye and may cause the right candidate to turn down the job. Because if management doesn’t care about the recruiting process, what else is falling through the cracks?

Business Success and the Role Employee Engagement Plays

When it comes to business profitability and growth, business leaders are focusing on employee engagement like never before. Why? Employee engagement affects many things, not the least of which is employee retention, productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. But tracking, monitoring, and measuring employee engagement, that’s where it can get creepy. Big companies like Deloitte and IBM are developing software that allows the tracking of sentiment in employee communications. So, not only can an employer access and read emails (nothing new in the business world), they can analyze the sentiment in those emails, Slack messages, and likely other internal collaboration platforms, and

Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience – #WorkTrends Preview

Hiring is a fact of business for companies, whether it be a consistent part of their process or an occasional effort. The one thing for certain is that all industries want star candidates to fill vacant positions. However, a disconnect can occur when companies don’t create a great experience for many candidates. Exactly what is the business impact of a poor candidate experience? According to the latest Global Talent Board research, 41% of your candidates will take their allegiance, product purchases and brand relationships elsewhere because of it. This is big and directly impacts an organization’s bottom line and reputation. A

Social Media 2017: Are the Rules Changing?

Social media rules change fast—there’s no doubt about that. As platforms evolve, technology improves, and all industries embrace the possibilities, there’s no ignoring the fact that today’s working professionals must learn to leverage social media best practices. Between the many examples of social media fails on the corporate side, and the fact that customers and clients now use social to engage with companies 24/7, organizations that succeed in 2017 will surely need to know how to navigate social media. Of course, when you consider some of the key issues involved in a company’s social media usage—privacy concerns, brand reputation, and corporate transparency—it’s

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Meghan M. Biro

Meghan M. Biro

Build Lasting Relationships at HR Tech Connect

#WorkTrends Recap: Using Empathy to Reduce Anxiety in the Workplace

Reasons to Hire for Culture Fit Over Skill Set

#WorkTrends Preview: Using Empathy to Reduce Anxiety in the Workplace

Leaders, Identify with Your Followers

#WorkTrends Recap: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

Transparency 4.0- Why AI in the Workplace Will Force Us to Tell the Truth

#WorkTrends Preview: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

Google’s Jump in the ATS Market—What Does It Mean for Recruiting?

#WorkTrends Recap: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

How to Ditch the Inter-Office Email and Communicate Better

#WorkTrends Preview: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

Joint Challenges: HR and Legalized Marijuana

How Machine Learning is Changing Recruiting

#WorkTrends Recap: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

Want Great Culture? Create an Inclusive, Diverse Workplace

#WorkTrends Preview: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

Four Ways Tech Can Unleash the Power of Your Workforce

#WorkTrends Recap: Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience

Business Success and the Role Employee Engagement Plays

Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience – #WorkTrends Preview

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