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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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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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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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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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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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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TheHRBlog

JANUARY 23, 2013

The recession has forced thousands of professionals to forego salary increases in order to keep their jobs. Now with recovery underway and indications of hiring increases, those same individuals may find salary negotiation a growing possibility. If you’ve experienced a salary freeze, it’s possible that you may find yourself thinking about seeking a new, higher-paying […].

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True Faith HR

JANUARY 28, 2013

Are you ready for a HR gameshow? With unemployment hovering above 7%, and millions of people looking for a new opportunity, it was inevitable that someone would create a show focusing on the job search. In the first episode, five individuals with varied restaurant experience vie for the Assistant Manager position at a legendary Palm Restaurant. could have been phrased differently).

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David Zinger

AUGUST 13, 2013

I recently wrote a post that was very popular on 19 antiquated employee engagement tools and concepts. It is always easier to attack, criticize, or rip apart than to offer suggestions and useful tools. So this post offers 21 contemporary employee engagement tools and concepts than can make a difference in employee engagement in 2013 and beyond. Measure less, engage more, and enthrall often.

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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

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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Josh Bersin

MARCH 31, 2013

I’ve had the opportunity to study talent management, training, and human resources for more than ten years now. And after talking with literally hundreds of companies, leaders, and. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Business Trends Human Resources

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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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Strategic HCM

MAY 21, 2013

I'm at the Economist's Talent Management Summit today. It's been trailed, and I've trailed it, as being focused on the mobile, agile workforce. have to say that I've not seen much about this far (and it's now lunch time

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

In Rebekah Iliff''s recent post she describes the mindset of the modern entrepreneur and how they view the world. It turns out I align with the five points she discusses. In fact, after reading and processing it a bit, I started to wonder if I was in the right job? That''s just sad. Is It Me? Sure, old ways worked great.back when they were new. They''re called old ways for a reason. No Excuses.

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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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ExactHire HR Trends

DECEMBER 20, 2013

There’s a lot of talk in our market these days about where recruiting is headed. Many experts feel that we are on the cusp of some significant changes in the next few years. Less reliance on traditional job boards, heavier use of social media and allowing applicants to leverage mobile technology are some of the more consistent topics of change that I see on a regular basis. Whether you see these trends affecting your organization or not, there is a recruiting strategy that is worth considering — employee referrals. This is nothing new. Employee Referral Program Benefits.

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TheHRBlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Sometimes a new thought or a new idea is all you need to make a lasting change. You can wake up one day and decide to make your entire life change. If you are new to exercise or you dropped it for a while and you want to get back to doing it, the best […]. Stress Management Work Life Balance Be Happy Chris Freytag Healthy work life Healthy work life balance NBC Work-Life Balance

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Workday

JANUARY 29, 2013

At our Workday Rising user conference in November I had the pleasure of talking with David Dobrin, an industry analyst who always seems to have an interesting idea to kick around. We were talking about the reporting that comes out of traditional business and financial systems and how it seems to generally disappoint. My view is that this is because these systems were built to do financial accounting (GAAP), and when we ask them to do more, they struggle. That is when David delivered the gem of the conversation: "Of course, because operational reporting is disruptive."

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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

MARCH 21, 2013

Thursday, March 21, 2013 :00am. Making HR’s Big Data Not So Big By Lois Melbourne. What are the most critical topics in human capital management that should be on your radar in 2013? Topic #11: Big Data and HR. The term ‘Big Data’ has taken the business world by storm. To comprehend the amount of stored information in the world, consider this IDC paper sponsored by EMC Corporation.

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45 Things

JANUARY 23, 2013

Not long ago someone wanted to interview me via Skype. froze. badly needed a haircut. I had bags under my eyes after a week of no sleep because of a bad head cold. The t-shirt I was wearing had a big stain from the tea I had spilled on myself earlier. Skype interview? Oh, yeah, that was so never going to happen. Would you buy a car without first seeing it or taking it for a test drive?

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Human Resource Info4All

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Lets start with a quote "Failing to plan is planning to fail". Every day for the next 18 years, 8,000 Americans will turn 65. That demographic includes today''s 47-year-olds. The AARP estimates only about 37 percent of companies have considered how this. brain drain will affect them in the next five to 10 years. The skills leaving the workplace will create a knowledge gap that is hard. to close.

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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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Strategic HCM

JANUARY 3, 2013

2013 is kicking off with the HR Carnival at Strategic HCM. asked contributors to send in one of more of: their favourite / best read posts; reviews of 2012 and predictions for 2013. Thanks to everyone for their contributions

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NoExcusesHR

JANUARY 22, 2013

The role of the HR leader is an odd one. We''re expected to be there for employees, and also understand the industries we''re in so we can make effective decisions at an institutional level. We are sometimes expected to stay out of the way while the Operations folks take charge; that is until the Operations folks mess things up and we are expected to "get in there" and get everything back on track.

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