Advos

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Lever Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding to Help Companies Reinvent the Way They Recruit and Hire. Millennial wellness site Greatist raises Series A. Namely Raises Additional $30 Million in Funding; Cements Position as Leading HR Platform for Mid-Market Companies. HighGround Closes $7.6M Million in Seed Funding.

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Kazoo

JUNE 27, 2018

While we’re a user of our own technology, it takes a deep understanding of how many different types of companies and cultures operate to develop the right solution. By the way, if you register now, you can get a $300 discount on behalf of HighGround. Check out this page for more information. We hope to see you there.

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Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Hat tip to the great team at HighGround for underwriting the webinar and upcoming report delving into the research. She has a great story to tell about her company’s monumental shifts in performance management practices and is very fun to listen to–I know you’ll enjoy it. Some Key Research Findings.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Organizations are now realizing the power of a good storyteller and how a compelling narrative can affect your company culture and ultimately, your business. ” As United noted above, employees are essential to crafting a company’s narrative. Employees are the best narrators of your company culture – good or bad.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 31, 2016

There is no shortage of blog posts, articles, case studies and news stories focusing on company culture. They typically start something like this: “How to… What it Takes to… Six Steps to… Nine Ways to…” and always end with “…Create a Strong Company Culture.” It’s well documented that the younger workforce is driven by more than money.

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Kazoo

MARCH 1, 2018

Yes, Silicon Valley technology companies can be hard to compete against for these very reasons. What really matters is, well, feeling like it really matters. The results can be found in the HighGround Meaningful Work Study 2018. How do growing companies maintain meaning? In what ways do employees find meaning at work?

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

For companies currently following more traditional processes, where do you recommend they start? Give them permission to first ask for feedback from someone they trust and about a situation where they already feel they did well. Yes, we structure our feedback template through the HighGround tool.

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Kazoo

MARCH 15, 2017

Fortune recently released its 2017 List of Best Companies to Work For. Many of the same companies make the list year after year. So how can a company crack into this coveted list? How you can do it too: Clearly communicate company goals and ask employees to create their own. Relationships with colleagues.

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Kazoo

MARCH 7, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. HighGround’s Director of People and Culture, Libby Rapin, shares some simple tips on how to appreciate your employees on a daily basis. Vote] HighGround is in ChicagoInno’s Tech Madness. Am I Only Special One Day a Year?

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HR Bartender

OCTOBER 18, 2016

(Editor’s Note: This post is brought to you by HighGround , the employee development and engagement platform leader. They were named one of the Next Great Technology Companies at this year’s HR Technology Conference and Expo in Chicago. Everyone is in charge of their career” – well, we’d all do it. Enjoy the post!).

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Hiring Software Onboarding Software HR Software HighGround 150

Kazoo

AUGUST 8, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. HighGround founder and CEO, Vip Sandhir, shares his thoughts on employee engagement, the power of HR insights and the responsibility of executives to drive employee engagement strategies. Coolest Companies – Chicago Fest.

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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. Paul: I’m excited to be here as well. So without further ado, meet Paul!

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Meeting HR Software HighGround Performance Management 31

Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

When things are going extremely well and it feels as if the organization is running like a tight ship, it’s still important to memorialize what got you there. If you’ve had significant turnover, it’s worth either revisiting your stated cultural values or freshening them to represent where the companies stands today.

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Kazoo

MARCH 15, 2017

Forbes recently released its 2017 List of Best Companies to Work For. Many of the same companies make the list year after year. So how can a company crack into this coveted list? How you can do it too: Clearly communicate company goals and ask employees to create their own. Relationships with colleagues.

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Company HighGround How To Time and Attendance 100

Kazoo

JUNE 13, 2016

Baseball season is well underway and it got us thinking about coaching – and specifically how performance management practices can take some cues from the sports world. Better employee performance management is a well-known and ongoing priority for HR. Infographic] appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JULY 28, 2016

Recognition and rewards platforms like HighGround highlight daily successes such as new clients launched or business closed, so everyone in the company is aware of achievements that otherwise might go unnoticed. At HighGround, recognitions and rewards are tied to company-wide values, such as “Customer is King” or “Take Ownership.”

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. The Atlanta Falcons may have lost the Super Bowl but their owner did something remarkable beforehand that can teach companies the importance of recognizing and engaging employees. What is it? You need to retain the best talent.

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Kazoo

MARCH 21, 2016

It’s not unusual for companies to conduct an annual, company-wide survey. Here are a few familiar scenarios that you might encounter during your annual company survey, the questions you’ll get asked, and why your current approach might not be working. Too Little, Too Late. You tell yourself, “This year will be different.”

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Could what he said be applied to a company’s culture as well? What if Buffett instead said, “It takes 20 years to build a company culture and five minutes to ruin it”? A company culture shouldn’t take 20 years to build. Company culture includes both the tangible and intangible. Here’s why. Our culture is great!

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HighGround Company Report Wellness 124

Kazoo

JUNE 27, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. At HighGround, we invest in our employees every day. Check out our new blog which highlights how Virtuoso uses HighGround to invest in theirs. Skip the Stocks, Invest in Employees.

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HighGround Hiring Software AI Recruiting HR Software 100

Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Over the years we’ve helped hundreds of companies launch impressive performance management and social recognition programs. Well before securing executive buy in or developing a change management plan, an organization needs to have a strong foundation from which to conceptualize their HR programs. Affects: Rewards.

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HighGround Performance Management Examples Diversity 145

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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HighGround Data HR Software Recruiting Software 100

Kazoo

APRIL 12, 2016

It’s no secret that companies are completely reevaluating their approaches to employee performance management, workforce recognition and survey programs and now looking for employee engagement tools to help support these new approaches. Our company culture is up-and-running. Keep evolving. You’ll never say, “We’ve done it. We’re done!”

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

What does it do for a company? I like to think of brand as the expression of a company’s core characteristics, trait, or “personality.” Yes, it includes the company logo and color palette – but it’s so much more. Brand is feeling you get when you see a company logo or use a particular product.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Six Communications Tips to Strengthen Your Company’s Culture. Check out these communication tips on how to better your company culture, like being intentional and establishing terminology.

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HighGround HR Software Employee Engagement Immedis 100

Kazoo

APRIL 30, 2018

Below we’ve outlined the top seven misconceptions that keep companies from unlocking the full potential of employee retention within their organization. The best companies know how to balance ongoing sentiment with internal factors like changing customer demands and company successes and failures. Everyone needs to be happy.

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HighGround Hiring Software Policies Survey 140

Kazoo

MAY 23, 2016

Well, we’ve gone behind the scenes to find out, and have learned a lot about the state of employee happiness. To earn a spot on the list, companies shared a bit about their HR practices. Some areas companies seem to be get right, but let’s take a look at some of the places where employers can do better. “I That’s a given.

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Survey HighGround Employee Engagement eBook 133

Kazoo

APRIL 18, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. HighGround is Hiring: Beyond the Job Description . You might have noticed that HighGround is growing. It’s no secret that companies are completely reevaluating their approaches to employee engagement.

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HighGround Hiring Software HR Software Employee Recognition 100

Kazoo

APRIL 19, 2017

Hey, it’s not just hard to ask for feedback, it’s hard to give it as well.) If not, you can learn more about how HighGround helps companies create a culture where ongoing feedback is the norm. The post Four Ways Your Employees Can Get Comfortable Asking for Feedback appeared first on HighGround.

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HighGround Compliance Training Wellness ATS 113

Kazoo

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. How Companies Miss the Boat on Employee Engagement. Patagonia Discusses Employee Goal-Setting, Check-Ins and Company Culture. The post News You Might Have Missed – October 3 appeared first on HighGround.

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HighGround HR Software Planning Tools Employee Engagement 100

Kazoo

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. Many companies conduct an annual survey and make a handful of changes, they value employee feedback. Gathering employee feedback is part of a greater mission that constantly improves the company.

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HighGround Video Recruiting Survey Data 100

Kazoo

JULY 18, 2017

Many companies are well beyond assuming an employee’s contributions to an organization can be fully understood from an annual performance review alone. should have an easy way to provide feedback as well. The post Three Ways External Feedback and Recognition Can Be a Career-Changer appeared first on HighGround.

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HighGround Assessment Software Competencies Software 100

Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. This CIO article shares tips for keeping your geographically scattered workforce connected to the company, their jobs and each other. The post News You Might Have Missed – September 27 appeared first on HighGround.

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HighGround HR Software Employee Engagement Survey 100

Kazoo

JANUARY 21, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. Read our latest blog post to learn how companies can create sustainable employee engagement programs. The post News You Might Have Missed appeared first on HighGround. How Big Data Can Drive Employee Engagement.

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HighGround Retention and Turnover Employee Engagement HR Software 100

Kazoo

JUNE 24, 2016

Enter: the dream company. According to a survey by Horizons Workforce Consulting, dream companies have three qualities: they’re run by people who care about your well-being; they provide opportunities for you to grow in your career; and promote work-life balance. appeared first on HighGround.

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HighGround Compliance Training Survey Study 133

Kazoo

JANUARY 22, 2019

Well, a study by Millennial Branding found that 27% of Millennials left their job because their career goals weren’t aligned with their company, and 13% saw a lack of career opportunities. What happens when a company that is passionate about enabling potential takes on employee development? We’re here with a solution.

HighGround 100

HighGround HR Software Planning Tools Compliance Training 100

Kazoo

JULY 11, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. Finding a dream job can mean finding the dream company. If you’re not giving regular feedback to your employees or answering their questions, they will find companies that will. What Makes the Ultimate Dream Job?

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