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5 Trends at #HRTechConf

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The Globoforce team is officially back from the HR Technology Conference and Expo in Las Vegas! polled Twitter while at the conference and got this definition from Chad Atwell, CCP/GRP: “algorithms finding relationships in data; feeding end users recommendations like Amazon’s ‘you might like’ feature.” So machine learning has already made nearly every aspect of our personal lives easier.

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[Webinar] 3 Ways Performance Management Will Change in 2016

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It’s also a trend that came to the forefront at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards conference last week, which I covered in my wrap up post about the event. Every week, it seems, we read news about more companies “blowing up” performance management. Everyone is re-thinking everything about the performance management process—and for good reason. That’s the equivalent of nearly a month of work.

What It Really Means To Humanize Work

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The mindfulness movement is on the rise: at WorkHuman, meditation exercises were part of the main program; the World Economic Forum incorporated numerous sessions on individual wellbeing into its Davos agenda; the Wisdom 2.0   conferences sell out quickly; and Google’s popular “Search Inside Yourself” course has become an institute. By Tim Leberecht. It was about time. How open, how closed?

WORKHUMAN 2016 CALL FOR SPEAKERS

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We are constantly on the look out for more speakers and ideas to incorporate into our conference, and we’d love to hear from you! Interested in partnering with Globoforce and staying connected to the WorkHuman community beyond the conference itself. Are you a passionate promoter of a better future for the workplace? Do you have a unique and compelling story to tell?

HR Innovators Conference - 6 Recorded Sessions

Get access to 6 education-packed sessions from the HR Innovators Conference covering HR issues critical to success today. Topics include millennials and culture, creating meaningful workplaces, using social media to attract talent, how talent loss affects innovation and more. And don't miss the IBM case study on badges

Top 6 Takeaways from Total Rewards 2016

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While at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards conference in San Diego this week, my colleague and I visited a local spot called The Cat Café. With that mind, here are 6 takeaways from the conference that I thought would most resonate with our readers as you think about your people strategies this year: 1. Did you attend the conference this year? There are rules, though. Feelings matter.

#SHRM16: Breakthrough Moments and 3 Must-Read Takeaways

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I’ve just returned from the annual SHRM Conference & Exposition in Washington, D.C., This wasn’t my first foray into meditation, but I was struck by how restorative those few minutes were in the midst of the harried hustle and bustle of the conference. This is a trend that came up at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards conference a couple weeks back as well. RELATED POSTS.

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Rob Lowe is coming to WorkHuman 2015. Here’s why.

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But inviting him is also emblematic of how different this conference really is going to be. (I’m fairly confident in saying that you won’t see Rob at many HR industry events.). So that’s why Rob’s coming to our WorkHuman conference on June 8-10. I am so excited about our WorkHuman speaker lineup. But I have to say that our latest speaker announcement is one of the most thrilling.

Globoforce WorkHuman Research Institute and IBM Smarter Workforce Institute Unveil a New Employee Experience Index

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The study, The Employee Experience Index: A new global measure of a human workplace and its impact , was announced at the HR Technology Conference in Chicago. Click the image to download the report and learn which practices create more human employee experiences. Which factors contribute to a more human employee experience in the workplace? Download the full report here. Purpose. Happiness.

4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]

Leadership Roundtable of the Conference Executive. 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. Our experience. and research led us to identify that one. audience organizations consistently. managers. What’s. We’re.

4 Quick Tips on Authenticity from LinkedIn’s Talent Connect

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LinkedIn’s Talent Connect conference was held in Las Vegas last week. LinkedIn’s annual Talent Connect conference , a gathering leaders in HR, recruiting, and talent acquisition, was held in Las Vegas last week. As I walked along the Las Vegas strip each day, I couldn’t help but think that the strip serves as a bit of a microcosm for the greater talent landscape. Be a maverick.

WorkHuman 2015 Reading List

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One of the breakout hits of WorkHuman 2015 last week was the element of the conference that was perhaps closest to my own heart–the WorkHuman Bookstore. We put the bookstore right into the center of the event for a reason. The ideas and research of our WorkHuman speakers are critical takeaways for us to bring back to our organizations. Love Life , by Rob Lowe. Thanks!: Work-Life Reset?

What Does the Perfect Conference Look Like to You?

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What if you and I could design a conference together? Well, I am so excited to tell you that we have actually built that conference! An entirely new approach to the traditional HR conference, it will be happening from June 8-10 at the Hyatt Grand Regency in Orlando. So having you there will elevate the conversation and make this conference even better.

Top 5 Takeaways from #SHRM15

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Thousands of HR professionals descended upon Las Vegas this week for the annual SHRM conference to network and learn the latest trends and best practices in the field. I was lucky enough to be part of this incredible event. Here are a few things I learned (besides the fact that I am a huge fan of air conditioning): HR needs better data. Use culture to fight turnover. What does that mean?

Some of The Humans Behind WorkHuman 2015

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We wanted to transform a simple (if awesome) annual user event into a world-class conference on culture, organizational psychology and employee experience and would be relevant for people all over the business. When we set out to build WorkHuman we knew we were taking on a massive challenge. In less than a year. You read that right. Rational people would have told us it couldn’t be done.

Witnessing the Beginning of a Movement

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We hoped that putting “another HR conference” in between Total Rewards and SHRM wasn’t going to be event suicide. But this wasn’t another HR conference. Being behind the scenes, this conference felt a little like that to me. This conference turned into a community of ideas. You may not know, but this conference was only just named in January. It was audacious.

WorkHuman is the Future: Andy Swann Q+A (Part 2)

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Join fellow HR and business professionals at the third annual WorkHuman conference, May 30th to June 1st at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Arizona. Andy Swann at WorkHuman 2016. In the first part of our Q&A with WorkHuman speaker Andy Swann, we discussed organizational purpose—how to find it and why it contributes to a thriving culture. Can you elaborate?

10 Things I Learned at Total Rewards

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WorldatWork’s Total Rewards conference kicked off on Monday in Minneapolis and we attended tons of sessions these past few days—feverishly recording everything we learned along the way to share with you. Brenda Pohlman (Globoforce) and Cesar Villa (The Hershey Company). Here’s a wrap-up of top 10 most interesting things we learned: Humanity in the workplace is a growing trend.

The 2015 WorkHuman Fellowship Essay Contest

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WorkHuman 2015 is a new kind of conference that focuses on the future of a more human workplace. We’ll cover your conference passes, hotel for two nights, airfare (up to $500 round trip) and ground transportation in Orlando. Prize description: Three fellowship winners will receive a conference pass to WorkHuman 2015 in Orlando, Florida from June 8-10, 2015. See below! Orlando.

DEADLINE EXTENSION: WorkHuman 2016 Essay Contest

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Check out this  cool video  our 2015 fellow, Isha Jog, made while she was at the conference. WorkHuman 2016  is the HR conference of the human decade. We’ll cover your conference passes, hotel for two nights, airfare (up to $500 round trip) and ground transportation in Orlando. All food will be provided at the conference. Attention graduate and undergraduate students!

HR Tech 2016: 2 Must-Attend Sessions and 5 Tips from Steve Boese

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 . We’re now just four days away from the 19 th annual HR Technology Conference & Expo  in Chicago. And You can also check out both of our sessions at the beginning and end of the conference: How Can You Build a More Human Workplace? And if you’re anything like me, you like to go in with a game plan. It includes session guides, a vendor directory, and tips & tricks.

[WEBINAR] Moving From Engagement to Experience in 2016

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Our speakers are Steve Boese, co-chair of the HR Technology Conference, and Lynette Silva, Senior Recognition Strategist and Analyst at Globoforce. This webinar will be presented on Tuesday, February 23rd at 1 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. Register now to attend. Many of us in HR are laser-focused on employee engagement. But does measuring engagement really cover the full spectrum of employee experience?

Announcing the 2016 WorkHuman Fellowship Essay Contest

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Check out this cool video our 2015 fellow, Isha Jog, made while she was at the conference. WorkHuman 2016  is the HR conference of the human decade. We’ll cover your conference passes, hotel for two nights, airfare (up to $500 round trip) and ground transportation in Orlando. All food will be provided at the conference. Are you one, yourself? See below for more details.

Unicorns at HR Tech World

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If I had to choose the two topics that most intrigued me at the HR Tech World conference in Paris this week, they would be unicorns and bureaucracy. That might seem like an odd mix. Let me explain. For those unfamiliar with the term, a unicorn (in business) is used to describe a venture-backed, private company valued at $1 billion or more. Should other companies emulate unicorns? Maybe.

Get to know the WorkHuman 2016 Keynote Speakers

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We’ve announced several new WorkHuman speakers over the last couple months, and we will continue to make more exciting announcements as we get closer to the conference. Don’t forget to check out www.workhuman.com , where you can register for the conference and find more details on the agenda, speakers, destination, and WorkHuman community. Shawn Achor. Gary Hamel. Amy Cuddy.

5 Core Themes from HR Tech World Europe

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From open to close, the strongest drumbeat by far at this year’s conference was one of simplification. “We use I.T. This, of course, echoes what Adam Grant told the WorkHuman conference in June, when he suggested we build a culture of givers. Feedback, said Josh Bersin in his session, is the ‘killer app’, and recognition was one of the most consistent themes in this year’s conference.

5 Must-Attend Sessions at Total Rewards 2016

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Will you be in San Diego next week for WorldatWork’s Total Rewards conference? This is one of the top conferences that Globoforce attends every year. If you’re at the conference, drop by and say hello at the Globoforce candy booth #401. Annual Salary Reviews: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? Monday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. Annual Performance Review. Now What? RELATED POSTS.

Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

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In this post we summarize the success of our inaugural WorkHuman conference last June—featuring keynote speakers Arianna Huffington, Shawn Achor, Adam Grant, and Rob Lowe. As you may have noticed on our social channels, these past couple of weeks we’ve been taking a look back at our most popular blog posts from the past year. 10.  10 New Studies on the Benefits of Gratitude. Here’s Why.

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Meditative Running at WorkHuman

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That’s why I am inviting you to wake up a little early and run with me on Tuesday and Wednesday morning at the upcoming WorkHuman conference. You will feel great for the rest of the conference, you might meet some new people without having to talk to them, and you will have great memories to take home. “Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see.” ” — Jimmy Buffett. For years, local HR teams have been badgering employees into participating in departmental weight-loss competitions. For once, HR is right. Exercise isn’t enough, though. Diet matters.

Back from Florida: WorkHuman 2016 Highlights

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This past week the second annual WorkHuman conference was held at the Orlando World Center Marriot, with more than six million people reached through twitter using the #workhuman hashtag. For those who couldn’t make the conference, we captured all of the great content from the pre-conference workshops, keynotes, and concurrent sessions on the live blog over at www.workhuman.com.

An eBook for the International Day of Happiness

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” (Our WorkHuman 2015 conference is a perfect example of how this idea is taking root in the workplace.). Today is the International Day of Happiness. ” The pursuit of happiness, says the UN, is a fundamental human goal. Since a good portion of our live is spent at work, the importance of work happiness is a critical component of promoting these ideas and improving all our lives.

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3 HR Lessons from Adam Grant

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We’re such big fans of his work that we invited Adam to be a keynote speaker at our inaugural WorkHuman conference back in 2015. See Adam Grant live at WorkHuman 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Long-time readers of the Globoforce blog know that we are huge fans of Adam Grant. Did I mention he’s only 35? Want proof? Here are 3 HR lessons from Adam Grant: Givers are your secret weapon.

Win a VIP Meet And Greet With Rob Lowe or Arianna Huffington

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To enter, simply register to attend the WorkHuman 2015 conference by 11:59pm Pacific time on May 15, 2015. You probably know that Arianna Huffington and Rob Lowe are speaking at WorkHuman 2015. You’ve probably seen their work. You’ve probably read their books. (If not, you should.) And if you have, chances are you think one—or both—of them are pretty great. That’s right! CONTEST RULES.

Announcing WorkHuman 2016!

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To that end, WorkHuman is a new kind of conference experience designed to free your mind, lift your spirits, and supercharge your efforts to build a humanity-focused workplace culture. The wait is over! Here’s your official invitation to WorkHuman 2016! Mark your calendar for May 9-11, book your flights for Orlando, and forward this to everyone you want to bring along.

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Oui Will See You in Paris

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This year’s HR Tech World conference will be held in Paris again on Tuesday – Wednesday (October 25-26) of next week. Who would have guessed that the city of love is also the city of HR technology? And if by chance you’re attending the show, Globoforce will have a few sessions for you to choose from, depending on your area of interest. and Wednesday at 1:40 p.m. in room 243. bientôt!

Globoforce Takes On #HRTechConf

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Are you going to be at the HR Technology Conference and Expo in Las Vegas this weekend? We’ll be there! In fact, a few of my Globoforce colleagues are en route as I type. While the fun doesn’t officially kick off until Sunday night, we thought we’d give you a preview of some of the exciting things we have planned for the next few days, in case you’re there too! at the IBM booth.

Last Day for WorkHuman $795 Early Bird Pricing!

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Make sure you reserve your spot today and save $700 on your pass to the conference that countless attendees called the best they’ve ever been to. Shawn was a huge hit at our 2015 conference, wow’ing the audience with his stories and statistics about happiness in the workplace. Are you coming to WorkHuman 2016? Don’t miss it! WorkHuman 2016 will be in Orlando, from May 9-11.

What are You Grateful For? Celebrate World Gratitude Day

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To that end, I want to share with you one of the ten tips I took away from our WorkHuman 2015 Conference. Today is World Gratitude Day. But I’ll be honest—when our copywriter extraordinaire, Sarah Payne , told me today was World Gratitude Day, my first reaction was to say “But that’s ridiculous! Every day should be world gratitude day!”. But then I simmered down a little. Remember the Bad.

WorkHuman 2017 Call for Speakers

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WorkHuman is unlike any HR or business conference out there. Join a worldwide community : WorkHuman is more than a conference, it’s a global network of people creating a better future for the workplace. Interested in partnering with Globoforce and staying connected to the WorkHuman community beyond the conference itself. Join the movement and apply to speak at WorkHuman 2017.