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Creating Exceptional Opportunities to Attract Exceptional Talent
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JUNE 24, 2015
<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.
How Relationship Management Impacts Strategy Execution
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AUGUST 24, 2016
<www.expersoft.com> I recently stumbled across an oldish (late 2015) but excellent executive summary of a Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies (CAHRS) sponsored event examining the changing role of the HRBP. Understanding the knowledge level/needs of key stakeholders and making sure the message flows upward and outward to them in the right way is also key. Best, Rory.
The Importance of Helping Employees Visualize Mission When Implementing Change
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DECEMBER 14, 2015
…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.
The Utility of Stress
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DECEMBER 3, 2015
…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.
Are your managers ready for a world without formal performance reviews?
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The future of the formal performance review sparked a lively debate in 2015. SETTING. EXPECTATIONS: My team members are clear on. their roles & responsibilities. 2. DELEGATING: I effectively identify tasks that. others can take on to develop their. capabilities and free my time for. more strategic activities. 3. COACHING: I support my team members by. challenging and encouraging them.
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10 Company Culture Killers
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MAY 6, 2015
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
10 Must Follow* Tips For New College Grads From an HR Guy
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APRIL 24, 2015
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. …Okay. Google, GE, BCG etc.), Wrong!
The Difference Between Being a Generalist and a Strategic HRBP
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JULY 14, 2015
<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. Best, Rory.
How HR Professionals Spend Their Time
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JULY 1, 2015
Check out the below infographic from totaljobs benchmarking how HR professionals around the world spend their time. As always, if you like this infographic you can follow its author here : Happy Wednesday, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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KnowledgeAdvisors (2015) reports. in all these areas in 2015 and beyond. In his August 2015. From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. push forward with change then finds that there may. elements in more detail.
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Quote of the Week: “You don’t set out to build a wall…
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MARCH 30, 2015
…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. …So I stopped for a while. I went from 75 hour weeks to 55 hour weeks: If it was Friday evening and I wanted to go home, I went. If I didn’t feel like doing 1.
The Importance of Honoring Service
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MAY 20, 2015
<myndset.com> 1. It’s 8:30 PM on a Wednesday and I’m at the end of a 12 hour day as I sit down to right this, so I promise to make this one short. …So I support a client group that has seen a lot of retirements, lately. 1 I support lots of 30+ year employees that have had long, respectable careers and are ready to move onto the next step. It is humbling. Best, Rory.
Infographic Thursday: Workforce Analytics 101
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JULY 9, 2015
Check out today’s great infographic from workforce analytics and planning firm Visier , which defines and outlines the value proposition of workforce analytics. As always, if you like today’s infographic you can follow Visier on Twitter here : Happy Thursday, Rory. Infographic Thursday People Analytics hr human resources
A Few Thoughts About Pay Equality and Transparency
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JUNE 10, 2015
<www.ifeanyiuche.com> …So a few days ago I read an intriguing piece on Forbes from compensation 1. Thanks to Tony Bergmann-Porter for providing the original linke in his Compensation Cafe piece here. SME Edward Lawler. Okay… fair points. We had a female candidate interview and get an offer. She wanted $47K. She was way under market for the position, and for the company.
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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According to BearingPoint Institute (2015), “The. KnowledgeAdvisors (2015) reports that “41% of training. Redesigning the Organization, 2015). FOUR WAYS TO CLOSE THE. LEARNING-DOING GAP FOR. FRONT-LINE MANAGERS 4FOREWORD We’re in business to help organizations. achieve their goals by making sure their. employees have the knowledge and skills. they need to succeed. managers.
Today, I say Goodbye…
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JULY 31, 2015
<www.fluentu.com> …To the client group I have supported for the past 2 years. It’s a day of mixed emotions for me. feel very sad to say goodbye to many of the people whose faces and voices I have so grown so fond of seeing. But I am also happy about the big things we have been able to accomplish together, and that this end signals perhaps our biggest accomplishment yet.
Infographic Thursday: The Staggering Costs of FLSA Non-Compliance to U.S. Employers
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APRIL 23, 2015
Check out this great infographic from G&A Partners highlighting the costs of FLSA non-compliance to employers in 2014. As always, if you like this infographic then follow its author here. Best, Rory. Infographic Thursday Labor and Employment Law Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA hr human resources
Let’s Talk About Punching Above Your Weight…
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MARCH 31, 2015
<www.bearpig.co.uk> 1. ‘punch above one’s weight’ : (idiomatic) To achieve or perform at a higher level than would be expected based on one’s preparation, attributes, rank, or past accomplishments. …I was not always this way, though. In my early 20s during my first internship I received failing marks from the review committee (i.e. “This is great!”
Quote of the Week: “If you aren’t in the moment…
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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
…you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret. – Jim Carrey. <imdb.com> For this week’s quote we can thank Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and film producer Jim Carrey. think it’s good to stay hungry for more: It keeps me focused and driven. Happy Monday, Rory.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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2015 Harvard Business Review article, a pair of GE. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). If the.
The Week in HR (9.18.2015)
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
<www.carlislefamilyymca.org> Here we are, at Friday again. Here are some of the most interesting reads I came across this week: Upon executive order from the President, effective September 30th, 2016, federal contractors will need to provide at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours an employee of said contractor works. And while many U.S. companies Happy Friday!
When is the “Right” Time to Leave Your Company?
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APRIL 17, 2015
<www.prestige-inc.com> …So lately, much of my age cohort seems to be unusually amenable to exploring new career opportunities. Fun fact: Within the past three months I’ve been asked for more letters of referral and/or headhunter recommendations than I’d been asked for over the entirety of the prior eighteen. He wondered: When is the right time to leave a company?
The Importance of Carefully Managing Total Rewards Communication
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OCTOBER 5, 2015
Okay… so Harvard Business Review has a great article about compensation up here. In it, Dave Smith (Chief Product Officer at Payscale ) points out that most people believe they are underpaid… and that even employees paid above market believe they’re underpaid more than a third of the time. But why is this important, you ask? Monday evening thought stream… Best, Rory.
Infographic Thursday: 10 Things People Love (And Hate) About HR
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APRIL 2, 2015
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.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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2015 Harvard Business Review article, a pair of GE. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). If the.
Implementing Pay for Performance at All Levels of an Organization
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JUNE 12, 2015
<jayshreestocks.com> Towers Watson Executives Donald Delves and Lori Wisper discuss what pay for performance means for executives vs. employees and why the differences in pay matter. This point really places the importance of finding a way to decrease rising healthcare costs at the epicenter of the wage:productivity discussion. Happy Friday, Rory.
Infographic Thursday: The Changing American Workforce
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Thanks to DCR Workforce for today’s infographic sharing some fascinating data about the way Americans are working, how much they make, when they’re retiring, how old they are, and what they look like. As always, if you like this infographic then please look to follow DCR Workforce on Twitter here : Happy Thursday, Rory.
Quote of the Week: “Good Work Gets Noticed…
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JUNE 8, 2015
…Maybe it’s not noticed right now. Maybe not tomorrow. But building a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities — and having a work ethic — will always pay off. You will always win by doing good work.” ” – Laurie Ruettimann. <twitter.com> …This week’s quote is attributable to HR thought leader, speaker and writer Laurie Ruettimann.
I’ve Had Six Great Bosses in Four Years – Here’s What I’ve Learned From Each One (Part 2)
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JULY 23, 2015
<bentleymasterminds.com> …So on Tuesday I wrote the first part of a two part post exploring the big learnings I took from great bosses I’ve had throughout my career. Part one covered my first three bosses – today I want to talk about the last three: Manager #4: . And yet the job was without a doubt much bigger. Manager #5: . Best, Rory.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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For example, KnowledgeAdvisors (2015) reports that “41%. in all these areas in 2015 and beyond. 1Making Dynamic Performance. Development a Reality eGuide 3Introduction Does your organization want to adopt. more dynamic approach to managing. performance and developing employees? We see a stampede of organizations. moving in this direction. At the same. point: setting expectations.
Infographic Thursday: The Evolution in Career Management
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AUGUST 27, 2015
…Taking a break from benefits/rewards today to share the below infographic highlighting the differences between career progression in the past and career progression today. Do you agree with the assessment? As always, if you like what you see then follow Right Management on Twitter here. And as always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Best, Rory.
Infographic Thursday: The 10 Most Important Work Skills of the Future
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JUNE 11, 2015
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
The Importance of Analytical Thinking Ability in HR
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JUNE 3, 2015
<www.redorbit.com> …So a while back Tim Sackett wrote an HR post here wherein he laid out the argument that a good HR Manager must do the following three things if nothing else: 1. Keep Track of the Score, 2. Find Better Talent, 3. Be a Relationship Bridge. …It’s a good list. think most HR Managers tend to be strong at executing around #3. Just a Wednesday thought stream.
Infographic Thursday: 8 Elements of Employee Engagement
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MAY 7, 2015
Check out this great infographic highlighting eight must have elements your workplace should have in order to maximize employee engagement (author is unknown, but thanks to Achievers – find them on Twitter here – for the share). As always, please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Best, Rory. Infographic Thursday hr human resources
Move Beyond Learning to Applying: A Modern Management Development Program
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1 kineo.com [email protected] 312-846-6656 Hard to believe that it’s been almost 20 years since the term “eLearning” entered the corpo- rate learning lexicon. And just in the last five years, the velocity at which new solutions have entered. the market has gone through the roof. We now. have the ability deploy video, virtual role-plays, and. learning nuggets. rate content. Right? Wrong! impact.
Why It’s So Hard For You to Get That Raise You Want
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JUNE 9, 2015
<optisins.com> One of the most common questions I get from folks outside of the HR profession is “Why is it so hard to get salary increases approved?” And that raise also compounds on itself over time as you get future increases. Learn more here if interested. The employer is also responsible for paying half of all FICA taxes 1. Best, Rory.
Let’s Talk About the Trend Away From Base Pay Increases Towards Short Term Rewards
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JUNE 2, 2015
…So this morning I read a great piece ( here ) from the NY Times highlighting a sea change in the way compensation is being managed in the U.S. last year. ^In short, there is ever increasing downward pressure on base pay, with companies shifting dollars that have historically been allocated towards salary bumps towards one-time bonuses and perks. So what does it all mean? Happy Tuesday, Rory.
A Few Thoughts on Utilizing Lump Sum Windows as a Pension Risk Management Strategy
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AUGUST 25, 2015
<www.linkedin.com> …So this evening I read another great white paper from Aon Hewitt on retiree lump sum windows. The strategy can make sense for employers because it allows them to reduce long-term liabilities, while it can add value for employees by giving them greater flexibility in how they manage earnings in retirement. Morbid, I know. expectancies. 1. Best, Rory.
Trends in Employee Recognition 2015
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JUNE 17, 2015
<www.csc.com> Rose Stanley, CCP and Practice Leader for World at Work provides highlights from a recent survey highlighting trends in employee recognition programs. Happy Friday, Rory. Benefits Compensation compensation hr human resources recognition total rewards
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