Kazoo

MAY 29, 2019

Last month when we launched Kazoo (formerly YouEarnedIt/HighGround), we also announced Paul Pellman as our new CEO. We had a few burning questions for him at this exciting juncture in the company’s history and we want to help you to get to know him. So without further ado, meet Paul! Q&A with Kazoo CEO Paul Pellman.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

If you’re looking for inspiration, we found 25 great examples of core value statements here. Today we’re taking a look at how five of those core value statements can influence – and drive success – for key components of performance management and social recognition programs. This example from Mint is a perfect representation of this.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

One opportunity often overlooked is at the very beginning of the employee life cycle. For example, a core HighGround value is to “Decide with Data.” At HighGround we’ve created value-based interview guides that challenge hiring teams to be more thoughtful throughout the interview process.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

I personally have found this process to be arduous at times, so I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Extra tip : Here are some examples of specific, actionable, measurable, and deadline-driven goals: Take the HTML for Beginners Course at UIC by March 31, 2016. Here is what happens to me. Don’t Play It Safe.

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Kazoo

MARCH 27, 2018

During the first half of the webinar, Josh gave his take on why we’ve arrived at this state of transformation. A real-world example of performance management transformation. Hitachi Vantara’s Scott Kelly shared how his team went about the performance management transformation process at their organization.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

The Grammy’s, first held in 1959, recently announced that this year’s winners will receive the iconic gramophone trophy with a GoPro camera inserted at the base. When a winner takes the stage to accept the award, the viewers at home will get a first-person view of what’s it’s like to win. So what does this have to do with HR?

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Kazoo

JUNE 1, 2017

But take a closer look into the inner workings of corporate operations, and you’ll see the customer experience is driven by their interactions with your employees at all levels of your organization. Share real-world, tangible examples of how happier employees lead to a better customer experience. appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JUNE 14, 2016

The shift toward continuous feedback is happening because goals and coaching are the priority – and extremely valuable for employees of all tenures, at all levels. Organization-wide changes, especially at the enterprise level, take time and effort. Adjusting performance management priorities.

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Kazoo

MARCH 12, 2018

Here are some examples of questions that will help employees get the most out of feedback in different scenarios. Since they observe them at a higher vantage point than a manager or peer, they have a better understanding of what makes them successful or where they have challenges. Ask your mentor: “What’s holding me back?”.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Negative feedback – delivered in a constructive way – is incredibly valuable to employees at all levels. Being good at giving feedback: Makes your employees better, which reflects your own abilities as a manager. Being good at giving feedback: Demonstrates to your manager that you have leadership potential.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Think of the last time you checked out of a hotel, finished a meal at your favorite restaurant or ended a customer service phone call. For example, “How would you rate the hotel room service food quality?” For example, your sales team speaks a different language than your engineering group.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Too often employees are promoted to management positions for the wrong reasons – either to reward someone for a long tenure or because they’ve reached their limit as an individual contributor, for example. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in September appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Here’s a few examples. Employees always want to hear that they’re doing a good job, but it’s bad for company morale to do so at the expense of others. In feedback, managers have a powerful tool at their disposal. The post How Transparent Employee Feedback Increases Motivation appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 8, 2019

And they’ve earned this distinction because they are proven to make a big impact on your employee’s performance, development and happiness at work. For example, it’s great to know that learning and development programs need to be more strategic, and what organizations gain from making changes.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 8, 2019

And they’ve earned this distinction because they are proven to make a big impact on your employee’s performance, development and happiness at work. For example, it’s great to know that learning and development programs need to be more strategic, and what organizations gain from making changes.

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Kazoo

MARCH 27, 2017

For example, when a company values customer service above anything else, it will drive every team’s action – not just those who are customer-facing. Tactically speaking, a united workforce is more efficient and at a deeper level, it creates a sense of common purpose.

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Kazoo

MARCH 15, 2017

We took a look at some of the criteria used to define a company as the “best” and have offered ideas for how your company can take steps closer to joining this elite group. If you take a look at the 10 characteristics of exceptional leadership , great leaders don’t have personality traits making them inherently better equipped than others.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 29, 2019

They need to look carefully at the broader business objectives to set team goals, and then help their direct reports set individual goals that align to those. While it may be uncomfortable at first, help employees modify goals if they’re focusing on the wrong areas or not reaching high enough. Tips for new managers: Set the example.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 22, 2016

We spend 30% of our lives at work – this checklist will help employees get the most of their time and develop the skills that can turn jobs into something meaningful. They should remain at the top until the day an employee retires. For example, an employee may set a goal to be promoted to their team’s director.

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Kazoo

MARCH 1, 2017

By acknowledging he needs “leadership help,” Kalanick is underscoring two very real truths at most workplaces: people don’t automatically have management skills, and everyone has room to develop and grow. In fact, leadership should set the example for aggressively pursuing growth. And no, we’re not talking about bigger sales.)

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

But rarely do I meet the CEO or head of HR who have taken the painstaking (and worthwhile) time to answer the critical questions about the organizational culture they intend to set: WHY should someone work at your company? Follow her on Twitter at @ChiefHRChampion. WHAT can they expect from their team and organization? WHO are they?

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Let’s take a look at three common goals of a performance management system, and how the numbers you use to measure success against those goals might actually be lying. Surveying employees can also help to better determine, as examples, the preferred frequency of coaching sessions or how they like to receive feedback.

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Kazoo

MAY 29, 2019

Last month when we launched Kazoo (formerly YouEarnedIt/HighGround), we also announced Paul Pellman as our new CEO. We had a few burning questions for him at this exciting juncture in the company’s history and we want to help you to get to know him. So without further ado, meet Paul! Q&A with Kazoo CEO Paul Pellman.

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Kazoo

MARCH 15, 2017

We took a look at some of the criteria used to define a company as the “best” and have offered ideas for how your company can take steps closer to joining this elite group. If you take a look at the 10 characteristics of exceptional leadership , great leaders don’t have personality traits making them inherently better equipped than others.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Hiring a professional employer organization (PEO) to perform your administrative and day-to-day HR tasks is a great example of this. Once word gets out that your company is a great place to work, even those who are already employed will begin seeking out opportunities at your business. These are things you cannot forget about.

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Kazoo

JUNE 5, 2018

At the conclusion of every championship game, there’s a fleet of managers ready to turn it into a lesson about success for their staff to learn from. It’s a little harder if you’re focused on, for example, having the best customer satisfaction, as goals like these are qualitative.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 8, 2016

In yesterday’s Advisor , we heard from Vip Sandhir, CEO and founder of HighGround®, on the topic of employee engagement. While it’s HR’s job to act as the facilitator that spreads company culture, it’s the leaders at the C-suite level that need to dictate what the culture should be. HR needs to have a seat at the table.

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Kazoo

MAY 22, 2018

Things have been in full swing over here at HighGround since CEO Andee Harris took the helm, so much so that we haven’t had time to stop and introduce her on the blog. We’re excited to do so today and give you a peek at why we’re so happy to have her in the top seat. What are you really proud of at HighGround?

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

There are still a few warehouse and retail employees with limited access to computers who are not using all our tools on HighGround. We don’t worry about it too much at the start and know it will get more balanced over time. You don’t have to solve for everyone to solve for most employees.

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Thrive Global

MARCH 2, 2021

These companies include Highground (acquired by Vista Equity Partners), TMBC (acquired by ADP), Syndio and Emerging Solutions (acquired by Emtec). At 10 years old, with all the frustration a cookie-dealing Girl Scout could muster, I knew there had to be a more efficient alternative than peddling sweets door-to-door. No, seriously.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 4, 2016

To borrow from phrasing used at last week’s Democratic National Convention, HR leaders should see themselves as the changemakers within an organization. A member of the HR team is usually the first person you come into contact with at an organization – for your initial screening call. HR gives you a seat at the executive table.

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