Kazoo

JULY 5, 2017

Depending on where in the country you live, the summer months are either a reward for suffering through below zero temps and blizzards all winter (ahem, Chicago) or a brief punishment of 120-degree days for having beautiful, mild weather the other nine months of the year (we’re looking at you, Phoenix). Casual summer dress code ( JPMorgan ).

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Check-In: Give your employees a simple agenda and encourage them to schedule one in the next year at a time of their choosing (or in a wide window you set for them). Yes, we structure our feedback template through the HighGround tool. calendared/scheduled at specific dates) or are they happening organically?

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In this guest post, “10 Tips for Creating a Design System That Works,” Kazoo’s Senior Product Designer Kelley Shanahan gets real about the challenge of creating a design system from scratch after a major M&A. System thinking is actually what engineers are really good at! Define core elements.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Can employees request feedback at any time or do they need to wait until the quarterly check-in? Yes, employees have the ability to request feedback at any time and it doesn’t necessarily need to correlate to a check-in. HighGround offers a variety of feedback types including: Group feedback. Project retrospectives.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

At Kazoo, the answer is intention, aspiration, and years of teamwork and evolution. As a graphic designer who started here in 2017 (when Kazoo wasn’t even Kazoo yet ) and advanced to lead design at Kazoo, Claire’s had a major hand in making the Kazoo brand from the ground up. What’s in a brand? Need a summary?

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Kazoo

JANUARY 10, 2020

At Kazoo, we’re driven by our passion to transform the world’s workplaces for the better – and here in our home offices, we practice what we preach. 2018 brought two workplace performance rock stars together when YouEarnedIt, the Austin-based recognition and rewards company, acquired Chicago-based performance management platform HighGround.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Furthermore, the Society of Human Resource Management estimates organizations that spent at least 1% of payroll on their recognition system saw a positive impact on ROI, productivity, branding, employee relationships, engagement, etc.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

These invite-only events focus on “connecting top female engineers, designers, and product managers with opportunities at tech companies around the world.”. But diversity is nothing new at HighGround. At least 5 years of full-stack software development experience. At least 3 years of web development experience.

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Kazoo

JULY 19, 2018

Our focus on empowering companies to build high-performance cultures and engaged workforces has driven us to transform our product platform to a holistic employee productivity, engagement, and performance management solution. And the most important component: the focus on the employee first and last.

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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. All of these things are having a negative impact on employee productivity and engagement, as these measures continue to plummet almost universally. Here’s just four of the many key takeaways Josh Bersin shared.

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Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

A full report of the research is forthcoming and I’ll be giving an exclusive look at the research on an upcoming webinar if you want to join in. Hat tip to the great team at HighGround for underwriting the webinar and upcoming report delving into the research. See a Special Sneak Preview in an Upcoming Webinar.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Solutions like HighGround offer visibility into three major areas: Performance Management – Organizations that move toward a frequent cadence of performance development get richer data. Engagement tools like HighGround also allow goal-setting and coaching so both the employee and manager can collaborate and shift priorities if necessary.

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Kazoo

MAY 16, 2017

The world’s top organizations do an amazing job at these three things to create great employee experiences. Vote for HighGround as Favorite New Product. We are honored to be nominated for a People’s Choice Stevie Award as favorite new product. Focus On These Three Things to Create Killer Employee Experiences.

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Kazoo

MARCH 21, 2017

Most people have had a terrible manager at some point in their careers. Annual reviews only typically incorporate top-down feedback and even good managers struggle to make those conversations can less awkward and more productive. But increasing the frequency of conversations doesn’t automatically mean they’ll be productive.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

10 Must-Dos at HR Tech Chicago. HighGround CEO Vip Sandhir chimes in to this article about how setting expectations can keep difficult conversations between managers and employees professional and productive. The post News You Might Have Missed – September 27 appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JUNE 5, 2017

Decreased productivity and increased absenteeism can lead to plummeting employee engagement during this time of year. According to the Harvard Business Review, taking time off can actually lead employees to be more productive when they’re back at work. appeared first on HighGround. The work I do challenges me.

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Kazoo

MARCH 30, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. 4 Healthy Habits That Will Make You More Productive at Work. Our CEO, Vip Sandhir, spoke with Business News Daily about simple ways that employees can be more productive at work. What does it take to be a good manager?

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The company won a Gold Stevie in t he Company of the Year category for Business Products with more than 10 employees and co-founder Autumn Manning won a Silver Stevie in the Female Executive of the Year category for Business Products with 11- 2,500 employees. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at [link]. About the Stevie Awards.

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Kazoo

APRIL 3, 2019

Exciting News for YouEarnedIt and HighGround. In July, when YouEarnedIt acquired HighGround, we knew big things would be in store for our combined organization. Today, we’re thrilled to share what the future of our organization will be with our new brand name: Why Kazoo? We took a word and made it mean something new. Something bolder.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Remote Work: A Productive Perk Worth Keeping. Companies that scale back remote work policies to boost productivity have the wrong idea, our CEO Vip Sandhir tells CIO. Forbes’ management expert warns, “Management without high standards is hardly management at all.”

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry). Reflecting on Paul Pellman’s legacy.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry). Reflecting on Paul Pellman’s legacy.

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Kazoo

MAY 5, 2017

What Geniuses Can Teach Us About Being Productive Slackers. We loved her April article, 3 Geniuses Who Were All Slackers (and Why You Should Imitate Their Routines) , for the way it made us question if more time spent working really equals higher productivity and value. Her three bits of career advice are particularly helpful.

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Kazoo

JUNE 14, 2016

Quick conversations where employees are empowered to ask for and give feedback are much more efficient and productive. 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. Adjusting performance management priorities.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry). Reflecting on Paul Pellman’s legacy.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The sustainable clothing retailer proves that being a pioneer can land you at the top. In fact the 30+ years-old program has come “full circle” with one man whose mother brought him to work at Patagonia as a child now working as an apparel designer for the company. Not hearing anything at all. Making Fair Trade a Reality.

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Kazoo

MARCH 31, 2016

Clare also said Forrester further defines engaged employees as having three common characteristics: they plan to stay at their jobs for the foreseeable future; they would recommend their company’s products and services; and they would recommend a job at their company to friends or family. What does the data show?

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Kazoo

MARCH 6, 2017

8 Questions to Help You Find Your Biggest Productivity Weaknesses (and Become Incredibly Productive). Your productivity and goals are nothing without the proper systems in place to help achieve them. Chasing Perfection: An Inside Look at How a Top NASCAR Crew Chief Leads a High Performance Team.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A productive approach to feedback means being open to receiving it and adjusting your behavior accordingly. 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.

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Kazoo

MAY 3, 2016

Last week at the Bersin by Deloitte IMPACT conference , Echo Global Logistics ’ CEO Doug Waggoner and SVP of Talent Cheryl Johnson shared their story of creating a strong company culture through treating their employees the same as their valuable customers. The post Treat Your Employees Like Customers appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 18, 2017

While at the same time, they’re responsible for the strategies that create a high-performing workforce that delivers an outstanding customer experience and top business results. Happy employees mean productive employees, right? If engagement is an issue, take a look at performance metrics. appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 2, 2017

They make decisionsbased on productivity, not politics. Either way, the results are devastating – engagement levels have barely improved in recent years, and it’s at the cost of business success: Gallup found great managers contribute 48% higher profits than average ones.

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Kazoo

APRIL 4, 2017

We took a look at how clarity, unity and transparency help define it. Use their feedback to help improve employee engagement and productivity for all generations. How Politics is Impacting Your Company’s Productivity. The post News You Might Have Missed – April 4 appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 8, 2017

Take a look at the way your senior leadership progresses, because the two are related. 5 Surefire Strategies to be Massively Productive From Anywhere. Whether your job has you on a busy travel schedule or you simply prefer unconventional workspaces, these five strategies will help you be productive anywhere. Get Creative.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 22, 2016

Here’s how to better engage customer service reps at your company: Stop Asking “How Can I Help?” Want to Keep Your Employees Productive? Activities performed in your downtime, such as exercise, even video games, can make a positive impact on your productivity at work. How HR Can Become Better Business Partners.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 14, 2016

Take a look: Only 30% of workers felt engaged at their jobs in 2015. The research firm asks employees to rate key workplace elements such as “having the opportunity to do what they do best each day, having someone at work who encourages their development and believing their opinions count at work.”. Analyze the results.

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