David Zinger

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Cogito ergo sum – I think therefore I am. Reading Time: 5 Minutes). Learn how to be a thought leader from David Zinger’s employee engagement thought leadership.  Do you want to be a thought leader? This post outlines a quirky 12 step process to thought leadership. What’s in a name ? never knew that a business and workplace movement in the UK could confer guru status. Walt Whitman.

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Peoplefluent

AUGUST 29, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013 :00am. Want More Productive Employees? Netflix Says Give Them More Vacation Time By Maren Hogan. Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, marketer and community builder in the HR and Recruiting space.]. The same company that led the way in how we watch movies is now paving new roads in vacation policies. Read More » read more

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Peoplefluent

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013 :00am. The ONLY Excuse for Poor Internal Communication By Robin Schooling. Today’s guest blog post is from Robin Schooling, HR Leader with over 25 years experience and avid blogger.] It used to, back in the days when the factory floor was far removed from the gilded offices of the company executives. Read More » read more

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45 Things

OCTOBER 28, 2013

There have been many complaints by some companies that they can’t find people to fill positions, despite a 7.3% unemployment rate. What gives? Are the unemployed a bunch of no-talent, bottom-of-the-barrel drudges who should never be given a job? Hardly. Check out Twitter or LinkedIn, and you’ll find experienced, smart, driven people looking for work. Because they’re lazy. Look for referrals.

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Peoplefluent

MAY 16, 2013

Thursday, May 16, 2013 :00am. Effective Compensation Management: Not Just a Numbers Game Anymore By Greg Belkin. Quick! When I say the word “compensation” to you, what is the first thing that pops into your head? For me, and for a lot of others, it’s a very important number or series of numbers that help to dictate many major decisions in life. Read More » read more

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Josh Bersin

MARCH 30, 2013

Over the last ten years the learning technology industry has undergone radical change. With a flurry of acquisitions and many new technologies now available for learning, it is increasingly difficult. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. LMS, LCMS

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QAspire

JULY 22, 2013

I recently delivered a talk at a local entrepreneurship forum on the topic “ How to Build a Great Team and Culture ”. It won’t be unfair to say that establishing a great culture and team is highest on priority of a business leader. And why not? great culture enables success, builds team fabric and attracts talent too. People are at the heart of a great team. Treat them as humans. They are humans.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The Blasphemy of GREAT WORK. Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down. You climb the mountain in an equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion. This  leaf has jagged edges.  This  rock looks loose. type of guy. out of 10.

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Peoplefluent

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 :00am. Reasons to Get Better at Documenting Employee Performance By Maren Hogan. Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, marketer and community builder in the HR and Recruiting space.]. Employee performance reviews do tend to have that cringe inducing effect on the entire office. Read More » read more

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Strategic HCM

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t support the concept of people as providers of human capital: ''HCM recognizes that people are investors of their personal human capital and that this provides the main source of value for an organization. It describes an investment, not a cost. Spending a million pounds on training employees is treated as an expense and would have an immediate impact on earnings.

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QAspire

MARCH 18, 2013

One of my consistent observation is: “ Indifference is the enemy of great leadership. Indifferent leaders make a statement, “I don’t care” through their thoughts, words and actions. Indifference in leadership can manifest itself in one (or many) of the following ways: 1. They are unable to decide: In difficult situations, people look for leaders to take decisions. They come to meetings unprepared.

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David Zinger

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

I was at a social event with my next door neighbor, Tico Cornejo. Tico owns The Winehouse in Winnipeg. He shared a story about when he was younger one of his bosses wanted him to work overtime. Tico had to go to the doctor late in the day and his boss wanted Tico to return to work for some overtime. ” It is powerful and engaging to know that your boss and your workplace needs you.

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NoExcusesHR

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

HR spends a lot of time ( or at least should spend a lot of time ) discussing diversity. This happens in part because we''re supposed to, in part because it makes good business sense.but mostly HR should be talking about diversity because it is the right thing to do. But sometimes doing the right thing is difficult. Losing Friends Many years ago friends would come over for an evening to visit.

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45 Things

MAY 8, 2013

It''s amazing how life''s most important lessons sometimes seem to come from the most unexpected places. Read on for how Bill Treasurer learned a key leadership lesson from someone who isn''t even close to voting or getting his driver''s license his latest column I did for Gannett/USA Today. What makes a good boss? Those seem like reasonable requests, but too many bosses fall short.

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David Zinger

JULY 23, 2013

Marshall McLuhan, the Canadian philosopher of communication theory who passed away 33 years ago, once stated: “Our Age of Anxiety is, in great part, the result of trying to do today’s job with yesterday’s tools and yesterday’s concepts.” ”  I have been thinking about that quotation in relationship to employee engagement.

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QAspire

JANUARY 15, 2013

Thought leadership is important for building careers and for building organizations. It is the most important tool we have as professionals to build our personal brand and establish credibility. What is thought leadership? How does one build thought leadership in his/her area of work? Let’s find out from Dr. Liz Alexander who recently co-authored a book titled ThoughtLeadership Tweet.

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Peoplefluent

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013 :00am. Employee Engagement Statistics You Can’t Afford To Ignore By Salvatore Giliberto. As HR professionals, we’re bombarded by business data. Mountains of data! So much data, in fact, that we often ignore it out of sheer self-preservation. Read More » read more

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Peoplefluent

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 :00am. Reasons Companies Need to Develop a Contingent Workforce Strategy By Sharlyn Lauby. Today’s guest post comes from Sharlyn Lauby, human resources professional with over 20 years of experience and accomplished blogger.]. If you don’t currently have a contingent workforce strategy in your organization, you might want to consider one.

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David Zinger

AUGUST 20, 2013

Here is a playful list of 25 ways various employees disengage from their work: Dentists feel they are going through the same old drill patient after patient. Surgeons who can no longer cut it. Truckers lose their drive. Bankers continually losing interest. Florists who fail to bloom. Jewelers who lose their sparkle. Firefights who are burnt out. Pilots who just take off. Teachers without any class.

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Peoplefluent

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013 :00am. The Evolution of HR: The Way We Worked Then and Now By Kevin Grossman. “What do you do?” ” asked my airport shuttle driver (I’ll call him Ben). “I work for an HR software company,” I answered. He nodded. “HR, huh? remember when I worked in personnel.” ” Read More » read more

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Peoplefluent

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 :00am. Improving Company Culture: How to Create an A+ Team By Maren Hogan. Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, marketer and community builder in the HR and Recruiting space.]. Want to hear the honest truth? Not every employee who walks through your front door is going to be an A-player. ” It’s sad but true. We’re not created equal.

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Peoplefluent

MARCH 12, 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 :00am. Performance Management for Retailers: Giving New Meaning to “Retail Therapy” By Greg Belkin. Retailers face a cut-throat environment: The economy is tight, competition is fierce, and expectations for higher service and an outstanding customer experience are escalating. Read More » read more

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Peoplefluent

APRIL 15, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013 :00am. Questions with Disney U’s Doug Lipp By Salvatore Giliberto. What does it take to create the “Happiest Place on Earth,” as well as one of the world’s most recognizable brands? While most people would mention Mickey and Snow White, the success of Disney would not be possible without a world-class workforce. Read More » read more

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Peoplefluent

MARCH 29, 2013

Friday, March 29, 2013 :00am. Top 10 Ways to Create and Sustain an Enterprise Social Network By Jim Bowley. When it comes to creating a social environment within your organization, what are the top 10 things HR should consider? #5: Is "presence" established so people trust that they'll receive a response to their social outreach? Read More » read more

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SuccessFactors

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

This post was originally posted in our regular internal newsletter to employees called “Pulse” and written by the very talented, Jo Evangelista, Employee Communications Coordinator at SuccessFactors. For anyone who knows Andrew, the 6-foot-5-inch-tall Office Coordinator, the “face of SuccessFactors,” he is always (yes, always) a smiling, exuberant force of nature that runs, no, owns the front desk […]. Employee Central SuccessFactors Careers Employee Highlight on the map SuccessFactors SuccessFactors News

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Peoplefluent

JUNE 7, 2013

Friday, June 7, 2013 :00am. Ways HR Can Use Big Data Right Now By Maren Hogan. Today’s guest blog post is from Maren Hogan, marketer and community builder in the HR and Recruiting space.]. Recently, I was on DriveThru HR, a lunch-time radio talk show hosted by Bryan Wempen and William Tincup. Read More » read more

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Peoplefluent

APRIL 22, 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013 :00am. Leadership Lessons HR Pros Can Use from Carly Fiorina By Mike Lewis. Investing wisely in talent and innovation is in an HR pro’s DNA. Learning the latest and greatest trends and best practices from industry leaders will separate your HR strategy from the pack. Read More » read more

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SuccessFactors

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Here’s a blog post I just published on the SAP Business Trends column of the SAP Community Network: Disruptive technologies and shifting demographics are redefining the workforce. In response, smart companies are reinventing workplace learning in an effort to make their programs more relevant and effective, and to create a culture that encourages continuous […]. Jenny''s Travels 21st century big data continuous continuum learning Results technology trends virtual

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SuccessFactors

MARCH 8, 2013

SuccessFactors, an SAP company, has offices all around the world. One of our fastest growing locations is Bangalore, India. There are a number of UI Engineering positions that we are looking for the right person to fill. Are you that person? Check out our infographic to find out! Check out all of our Engineering Jobs […]. SuccessFactors Careers Bangalore infographic Jobs UI Engineer

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ExactHire HR Trends

DECEMBER 13, 2013

With the automotive industry seeing a rebound over the past couple of years, we’ve had the opportunity to customize our applicant tracking system technology for auto dealers around the country. Salespeople, automotive techs and customer service representatives are the main positions where dealers experience turnover. These managers are looking for ways to automate as much as possible.

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QAspire

JANUARY 20, 2013

When you take up a new passion, it is so amazing to see how things unfold. Since last few years, I have turned into a photography enthusiast, an avid learner of the art. No, I am not taking any formal photography classes but am learning it by doing in my spare time. You can view my photographic adventures at Flickr. In Hindi, the word “Drishti” means vision. Photography requires both.

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Peoplefluent

MAY 21, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 :00am. Federal Contractors Must Use 2010 Census EEO Tabulation for all Affirmative Action Plans Beginning Jan. 1, 2014 By Sonyett Bailey. Read More » read more

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