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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The Importance of Helping Employees Visualize Mission When Implementing Change
…During the summer of one of my first HR internships, my HR manager told me a change management story that has stuck with me ever since. Changes needed to be made in the way employees and managers were held accountable, long standing expectations around hours and work needed to change… and as part of this process a re-organization would need to take place that would mean layoffs.
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
JUNE 24, 2015
Creating Exceptional Opportunities to Attract Exceptional Talent
<www.cahs-media.org> …So this evening I read a great piece from Kris Dunn here wherein he highlights that (generally speaking) exceptional talent chooses to work at exceptional companies with exceptional leaders. Dunn From the post: Dream of 10x (employees) if you will. But I wouldn’t hold out hope that one will come to work for you. Of course, the above is easier said than done.
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The Utility of Stress
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
DECEMBER 3, 2015
The Utility of Stress
…So lately I’ve found myself thinking about what drives people to better themselves. In fact, I think the key ingredient to really pushing past limits we all grapple with (such as procrastination, lethargy, fear and frustration) is properly channeling stress. On the one hand, we shouldn’t let stress rule our lives. As stated above, doing so will make us ill or worse. Best, Rory.
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
DECEMBER 31, 2015
Benefits That Employees Value More than Pay Increases
Thanks to HLBR for sharing this Glassdoor survey highlighting the perks that employees most value. The benefits valued more than pay raises, in order are: •Healthcare insurance (e.g., medical, dental): 40%. Vacation/Paid time off: 37%. Performance bonus: 35%. Paid sick days: 32%. 401(k) plan, retirement plan and/or pension: 31%. Flexible schedule (e.g., work from home): 30%. Office perks (e.g.,
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
OCTOBER 30, 2015
A Few Thoughts on Vacation (and White Space) After 7 Days in Dubai
A group photo in Dubai. …So I recently returned from a 7-day vacation in Dubai (not including the 24+ hours spent in flight roundtrip). …Much has been written about the benefits of time off, and some of the executives I respect most in the world swear by the powerful rejuvenating effects of white space. The time off helped me break bad habits. But on the downside… 4.
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
JUNE 11, 2015
Infographic Thursday: The 10 Most Important Work Skills of the Future
Check out this great infographic from  NowSourcing highlighting the 10 most important work skills of the near future (and the changes driving them). As As always, if you like this week’s infographic then follow the author on Twitter here. Happy Thursday, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
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  • SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015
    10 Must Follow* Tips For New College Grads From an HR Guy
    There is an asterisk in the title because, really, what the heck do I know? -_- A few days ago I received the following writing prompt from Joe Amodei at  TheLadders (follow them on Twitter here ): Well, we’d love for you to create a post where you discuss what your top tips are for a 22 year old about to enter the workforce and post it on your blog. Our goal is for you to make this an organic and inspiring piece for anyone who could be in that scary situation of starting his or her career. These tips don’t have to be directly related to a certain job. …Okay. Google, GE, BCG etc.), Wrong!  MORE >>
  • SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2015
    Quote of the Week: “You don’t set out to build a wall…
    …You don’t say ‘I’m going to build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall that’s ever been built.’ You don’t start there. You say, ‘I’m going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid. You do that every single day. And soon you have a wall.” – Will Smith. <www.hollywoodreporter.com> For this week’s quote we can thank American actor, producer, rapper, and songwriter Will Smith ; it’s timely for me because – after taking some time to examine my life choices – I am once again internalizing what it means to live it. It just takes time. MORE >>
  • SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015
    The Difference Between Being a Generalist and a Strategic HRBP
    <www.army-technology.com> A little under a year ago I read a working group summary from CAHRS titled “The Changing Role of the HR Business Partner” At the time much of the summary resonated with me… while other components of it remained abstract. Ergo, I resolved to revisit the document at another time once I had more experience in my role. …This morning I gave the piece another read (check it out here ), and the following section jumped out: …So a good Generalist is strong at execution. And being able to do short-term workforce planning (e.g. Best, Rory. MORE >>
  • SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015
    Infographic Thursday: 10 Things People Love (And Hate) About HR
    Thanks to  Openreq HR-Staffing for sharing today’s great HR infographic consolidating the top 5 likes (and dislikes) people have about HR as measured by 315,000 conversations across the web. Additional kudos to SAP and NetBase for putting together the data behind the infographic and the infographic itself. If you want to follow Openreq, SAP, or Netbase on Twitter you can do so here , here , and here. Check out the infographic below, and as always please follow up in the comments section: General HR Infographic Thursday hr human resources MORE >>
  • SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2015
    10 Company Culture Killers
    Check out this great infographic from Office Vibe highlighting some of the biggest company culture killers seen in offices today. And as always, if you like this infographic you can follow it’s author on Twitter  here : Best, Rory. Employee Engagement Talent Management hr human resources MORE >>
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  • Effective Performance Management… SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2015
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  • Infographic Thursday: What Benefits Make for a Complete Compensation Package? SOMETHING DIFFERENT  |  THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
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