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The People Equation
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Scavenger Hunts as an Easy and Cost-Effective Way to Build Teamwork
The People Equation
JULY 12, 2016
Disclosure language: This is a post sponsored by Strayboots. I was compensated for writing this blog post. Business professionals enjoying a team-building scavenger hunt. This post is brought to you by Strayboots , a company that provides customized mobile-enhanced scavenger hunts for corporate team-building events. See below for full disclosure.
Leadership Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders
The People Equation
AUGUST 3, 2015
Disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. This is one of my favorite quotes from the book. Are you crystal-clear on your purpose? Jon Mertz is. His purpose is to guide, challenge and inspire people of the Millennial generation to fully realize their leadership potential.
Leaders Who Serve Others Drive Superior Results
The People Equation
MARCH 16, 2015
Also, some of the links are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. As a leader, how well have you served others? Serving others requires you to be daring, but not in the ways you might imagine. You probably won’t need to bungee jump off a bridge, or engage in some sort of epic battle. Book Review Leadership
4 Key Skills Employees Need for the Workplace of the Future
The People Equation
JULY 27, 2015
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. Strategic thinking skills.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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have evolved, the basic tenet of “rate and compensate”. development and compensation in a. 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.
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Trust in Leadership Affects Employee Retention #EWS2014
The People Equation
DECEMBER 8, 2014
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. Or are they?
Employee Engagement and Company Mission: What’s the Connection? #EWS2014
The People Equation
OCTOBER 29, 2014
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine.
Leading Yourself on the Path to Employee Engagement
The People Equation
MAY 19, 2015
Disclosure: some of the links in this post are affiliate links which means if you click on the post and make a purchase, I may be compensated. Do employees really want to be engaged? Yet, as Kruse, author of Employee Engagement is for Everyone points out, it’s not only the manager who’s responsible for the feelings of engagement. They also need to see themselves as leaders too. Wait, what?
Want to Land that Job? Pay Attention to the “Big 4” of Hiring
The People Equation
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce® Study (“EWS.”) All opinions are mine. Want to find a new job?
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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have evolved, the basic tenet of “rate and compensate”. development and compensation in a. 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.
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The One Minute Manager – A New Leader’s Story
The People Equation
MAY 7, 2015
Also, some of the links are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. In 1984, as a college senior, I was employed by my university as an Assistant Residence Hall Director (AD). It was the first job in which I had a staff that (dotted line) reported to me. During the day, everyone answered to the full time Residence Hall Director.
People Are Looking to You for Leadership
The People Equation
MARCH 19, 2015
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. “Every leader has exponential opportunity for influence,” writes Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen CEO Cheryl Bachelder in her book Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others. Isn’t that an interesting turn of phrase?
3 Important Elements of the Employment Life Cycle #EWS2014
The People Equation
NOVEMBER 24, 2014
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s 2014 Emerging Workforce Study. All opinions are mine. Advocacy. Retention.
16 Stories to Energize Your Leadership
The People Equation
APRIL 21, 2015
Also, some of the links are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. Feeling burned out as a leader? It’s a common feeling: work life is hectic and leaders feel especially “squeezed.” This constant pressure can suck every last bit of energy from you and the people you lead, with unfortunate results. Energize Others. Energize Your Future.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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prioritizing them over compensation and. 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. time, we also see that, all too often, managers in such organizations are simply. guidance.”.
52 Messages for Becoming a Disciplined Leader
The People Equation
JUNE 15, 2015
Also, some of the links are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. Yet, as Manning found when he began conducting research for this book, some people were squeamish about the word “discipline.” For some, it felt too rigid or conjured images of ruler-wielding school teachers. The book is divided into three sections: Lead Yourself.
Can Companies Truly Offer the Work Flexibility that Employees Crave?
The People Equation
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce ® Study (EWS). All opinions are mine. What will that look like?
Social Recruiting – It’s Time to Get on Board
The People Equation
OCTOBER 26, 2015
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce® Study (“EWS.”) All opinions are mine.
How Will the Continuing Evolution of Social Media Impact the Workplace?
The People Equation
DECEMBER 14, 2015
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce® Study. All opinions are mine. Employee productivity.
At What Age Are Millennials Ready to Lead?
The People Equation
AUGUST 24, 2015
As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. I was free to form my own opinions about the data supplied by Spherion and all opinions are my own. . I’m a sponsored blog partner with Spherion (a staffing and recruiting organization) and am participating in the release of findings from Spherion’s Emerging Workforce® Study (EWS). All opinions are mine. about it.
How to Increase Your Training Impact through Business Simulations
The People Equation
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
Disclosure language: This is a post sponsored by Simulation Studios. I was compensated for writing this blog post. This post is brought to you by Simulation Studios, specializing in creating business simulations and gamification solutions for leadership development, business acumen, and business silo reduction. See below for full disclosure. The topic for the day is “Business Acumen.”
Boost Your Career with These Resources for Attracting High-Level Sponsors
The People Equation
APRIL 16, 2015
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. If you’re looking to advance in your career, securing a sponsor—an influential senior-level leader in your organization—is a smart move. There is no ‘silver bullet’ for attracting the attention of a high-level sponsor” states the report.
BS That Works – New Video Series
The People Equation
JANUARY 12, 2015
receive no compensation from Vital Smarts for referring to this video series. A few years ago, I read the book Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change. It remains one of my favorite business books of the last decade. The authors are part of a consulting firm called Vital Smarts and I’m subscribed to their newsletter. the “B.S. Guys”). love this series!
Tips for Maintaining Your Focus as a Leader
The People Equation
JUNE 18, 2015
Also, some of the links are affiliate links, meaning if you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive compensation. In the new book The Disciplined Leader , John Manning writes about the importance of focus—and how it drives leadership success. After reading the book, I had the opportunity to ask John some follow up questions. What follows is an edited version of our conversation.
Mimicking a Manager – Is There an App for That?
The People Equation
APRIL 13, 2015
In less than 800 words, you have the template for responsibilities related to “compensation, hiring, firing, and other people-oriented systems.” Apparently, there is and it can be found here on the HolacracyOne website. Or, possibly giving her a new title called “Advocate.” From a more practical standpoint, can an app actually mimic a manager? By the way, this app is three pages long.
Human Resources Today – Resources for the People Side of Business
The People Equation
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Disclosure: I receive no compensation for writing about or participating in Human Resources Today. A new site just launched called Human Resources Today. Human Human Resources Today curates content from many sources on the web regarding the people side of HR: employee engagement, leadership, corporate culture, employee retention and workplace communication.
Total Compensation Definition: Understanding Compensation Communication
HRsoft
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Digging deeper, the survey also found this: 66% of respondents feel that they are not being adequately compensated and do believe that basic pay is something that drives their decision to quit or stay. What is Total Compensation? But there is so much more to the concept of compensation than mere dollars and awards. That is one in every five employees contemplating a shift.
Compensation Planning Automation
HRsoft
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Compensation planning plays a pivotal role in ensuring that your employees remain motivated to work for your company. Your best performers are always looking for the next best company where their talents can be better recognized and compensated for. Traditional Compensation Planning. Crafting a good compensation plan is always easier said than done. Learn More.
Who Cares About Compensation?
Compensation Cafe
OCTOBER 12, 2016
What if you worked in an organization where the Head of Human Resources didn't view the Compensation function as vitally important to the organization? So What's Wrong With Compensation? For some reason these HR leaders consider the Compensation function at best a necessary distraction from the business of Human Resources. Of course I have my opinions, but it's just that.
The Objectives of Compensation Management
HRsoft
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Compensation happens to be the largest expense that an organization can directly control. Why Is Compensation Management So Complicated? With so many requirements and criteria to juggle, there is no doubt that compensation planning is a complicated area to manage. Compensation not only has to be fair, it also needs to be externally competitive.
Objectives of a Compensation Management System
HRsoft
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
Compensation was and always will be one of the biggest factors influencing employee engagement and thus retention. Not only is compensation critical to boosting employee morale it is also the largest expense in an organization that can be directly controlled. This eliminates the risk of compensation related disputes that are expensive and damaging to company reputation.
Why Your Compensation Management is Failing to Attract and Retain
ClearCompany HRM
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
Compensation – it is so tightly connected with performance management, attraction and retention. Ventana research revealed the top goals for compensation management among the companies they studied are to better align the workforce to strategy and goals while improving efficiency. Employee Retention Talent Attraction Compensation Talent Lifecylce Compensation Management
How to Update Compensation Without Performance Ratings
Reflektive
AUGUST 2, 2016
But for many companies, removing ratings puts compensation into a black box — employees don’t know how their raises and bonuses will be decided, possibly undermining the goal of removing ratings. Here are some ways you can determine compensation without annual performance ratings. Employees who decide their own compensation are more invested in their company and have higher performance, according to Lisa White, CEO of White Andreetto. Companies are advised to give best practices to managers on how to divide up compensation among their team. Click To Tweet.
Top 3 Compensation Considerations for Employers
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 16, 2015
Payroll is commonly the highest business expense, and compensation is far from being a cut and dry number. Compensation There are so many factors that go into calculating the actual cost of each and every employee. So, that $30,000 salary might be more in the realm of $44,000+ in total costs to the organization.
Salary, Health Benefits Top the Compensation List
The Business of Talent Management
JUNE 27, 2016
Make no mistake: When it comes to employee compensation, salary and health care still take the cake. Employers overwhelmingly rank salary and health care benefits as the areas of their compensation package that are most important to employees, according to a recent survey by Human Capital Media Advisory Group, the research arm of Talent Management magazine.
How do Compensation Planning Tools work?
HRsoft
DECEMBER 2, 2015
Compensation today has moved far beyond the mere exchange of money for talent (or time). high quality compensation plan must be able to: Make the most of each budget allocated to each department and employee. What Makes a Compensation Plan Strategic? It benchmarks employee salaries – Salary benchmarking is a critical part of a strategic compensation plan.
Choosing The Right Compensation Planning Tools
HRsoft
NOVEMBER 23, 2015
Before choosing the perfect compensation management tool, it is important to understand what should be expected from such a platform. As a matter of fact, compensation planning systems do the following: Allows HR to execute the strategies they so painstakingly brainstorm. Choosing The Best Compensation Planning Tools For Your Organization. Comp planning has come a long way.
Recruiting High Performers: Compensation Out, Compassion In
ClearCompany HRM
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
They’re still trying to attract high performers with compensation , and this isn’t the way to go about it. Every company wants high performers. They’re more productive, highly driven, can save you money on hiring and, if you can keep them around long enough, they have the potential to do great things for your organization. What’s the key to recruiting high performers ? Compassion.
What Employees Want: The Future of Compensation
Everwise
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
Not much new thinking has gone into the standard compensation package since the invention of the 401(k) plan , nearly 40 years ago. With the changes made by the Obama administration in healthcare and equal and overtime pay , employees can make more life choices outside the corporate compensation model than ever before. Until now. The game has changed. The new normal. Looking forward.
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