June, 2011

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Here to Stay

True Faith HR

'I watched the film Waiting for Superman with great expectations, and, not surprisingly, those expectations were not met. Directed by Davis Guggenheim (director of Al Gore''s An Inconvenient Truth and husband of actress Elizabeth Shue) , the documentary focuses on the failing U.S. school system, placing the blame on teacher unions coddling poor performing teachers and a system of tracking that makes it impossible for lower performing students to ever catch up with their higher performing peers.

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7 Dangerous Things Every Adult Should Do

The Bamboo Project Blog

On yesterday's post about creative anxiety and risk-taking, Holly McDonald left me an excellent link to an article on risk-taking at the Open Education blog, which, in turn, led me to Gever Tulley's TEDTalk on 5 Dangerous Things You Should Allow Your Child to Do. . We learn as children to stop taking risks, but I think that as we become adults, we can be even more risk-averse, mainly because we also feel like we have more to lose.

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Cody Payne

ExactHire

Cody Payne joined ExactHire in May 2018 as a Developer after making a career change and receiving a degree in Software Development. Cody will collaborate with both the ExactHire and DeveloperTown teams to develop strategic software solutions. Prior to joining ExactHire Cody worked for Anthem handling medical claims, mediating member and provider disputes, and handling customer account issues.

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Mobile Talent Management: PeopleclickAuthoria aka PeopleFluent Introduces iPad Solution

Josh Bersin

Talent Management software comes to the iPad: PeopleClickAuthoria (which just changed its name to PeopleFluent®) today released a preview of an iPad solution currently called Mobile Talent. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Employees, Aging Parents and You

Working Girl

'Guest post by Susan Avello If you are responsible for taking care of an elderly relative or friend, it will likely impact your health and your employer’s bottom line. Employees in the U.S. who are caring for an older relative are more likely to report health problems like depression, diabetes, hypertension or heart disease, costing employers an estimated average additional health care cost of 8% per year, or $13.4 billion annually, according to the MetLife Study of Working Caregivers and Employ

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Kaizengagement: Are You Making Little Bets to Enhance Employee Engagement?

David Zinger

Are you making little bets to enhance employee engagement? I encourage you to watch this raw 45 minute presentation by Peter Sims on Little Bets. This was one of his first presentations on the topic and models making a little bet in presenting ideas. After watching the video I encourage you to apply the concepts to employee engagement by making a little bet on your approach to engagement.

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The Power of Positive Priming

The Bamboo Project Blog

Intuitively I've always understood that when we think we are stupid, we are less likely to learn. I'm well aware that my struggles with math throughout my lifetime began with a 3rd grade teacher who was convinced that girls couldn't work with numbers. But it's interesting to see how brain science now supports something many of us have experienced. From an article in Time Magazine on the optimism bias : Cognitive neuroscientist Sara Bengtsson devised an experiment in which she manipulated positi

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Branchout, BeKnown and the Bubble

Strategic HCM

'I was fascinated by this debate taking place at the Economist recently – are we in a new tech (social media) bubble? There were some highly engaging exchanges, and a thought provoking result – over two thirds of the participants voted yes! At the time, I didn’t agree, but then, it’s been a particularly enthralling week in social media land! So, there’s the new, funky google+, and in the HR world, there’s Monster’s new Facebook based, Linkedin-like, BranchOut-bashing app, BeKnown.

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Mobile Talent Management: PeopleclickAuthoria aka PeopleFluent Introduces iPad Solution

Josh Bersin

Talent Management software comes to the iPad: PeopleClickAuthoria (which just changed its name to PeopleFluent® ) today released a preview of an iPad solution currently called Mobile Talent Management. PeopleFluent (it will take a little while to get used to this name) is one of the largest providers of talent management software, with revenues. Read more» The post Mobile Talent Management: PeopleclickAuthoria aka PeopleFluent Introduces iPad Solution appeared first on JOSH BERSIN.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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For Dad.Guns, Race and Inspiration

NoExcusesHR

'My recent post on role models highlighted one of my "larger than life" heroes, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. I made only a slight reference to the person who introduced me to Dietrich, and who essentially, is the one that moved me down my professional path. I have dozens of examples as to why I was so influenced by this person. Looking back now, I am not surprised that I have been in leadership roles beginning at a "young" age in both my personal and professional lives.

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Rock Stars Need Not Apply

Working Girl

'Some people love rock stars - Mark Zuckerberg, for example, thinks they’re 100 times better than everyone else. I myself think they''re about 3 times better and there are probably some people who think they''re 5 or 20 times better. Others think they’re more trouble than they’re worth and that a team of solid performers is the way to go. And then there are people like my project social partner Dave who''re happy if people just show up and do the work: ‘I’m not in a creative industry.

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Employee Engagement: Who do you need to add for greater bench strength?

David Zinger

Fill Your Bench. While watching the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs I was reminded how important it is to have a strong deep bench as players get injured, experiencegame misconducts, or fail to play up to expectations. How far can your organization go into your own playoffs? Who do you need to add to your team to increase your bench strength so that you can go deep?

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Positive Questions for Professional Development: Setting the Stage

The Bamboo Project Blog

This week I'm exploring how positive questions might transform our approaches to professional development. Originally I was going to start by playing with some questions about what to learn, but in thinking about the whole issue of professional development, it occurs to me how many of us may need help in setting up for ourselves a more positive environment around taking control of our own learning, especially when we work for someone else.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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How to Get Promoted Without Asking

TheHRBlog

It is time to rise in the ranks in your company, and you are convinced that you deserve a promotion. You could always ask for one, but how would such a request be received by the Powers That Be? Asking for a promotion may not be the best course to take. A wiser and far […].

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Employment Paradox: Unemployment, Skills Gaps, Difficulty in Hiring

Josh Bersin

As the global economy slowly recovers, more and more employers tell us they are seeing an increasingly difficult talent environment ahead. As I discussed in my keynote at IMPACT (video available), Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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The Growth of Digital HR

Strategic HCM

'I’m missing the Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston this year. Last year, I found it such a key event that as well as the Boston conference ( see my posts ), I went back again to present on E2.0 and Culture in the follow-up event in Santa Clara ( and these posts too ). But things are changing quickly. This year, there’s so much taking place on HR 2.0 in the UK that it’s much harder for me to justify the transatlantic flight to myself.

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Budget Cuts Impacting Federal Training Organizations

Bersin with Deloitte

While many private sector companies are recovering from the recession, the public sector is in a downslide. The 2011 federal budget finalized in mid-April calls for over $30 billion in cuts, with expectations for even deeper cuts in 2012. To cope with these spending reductions, training organizations within federal agencies are implementing targeted reforms - reforms designed to achieve cost savings and to better target training investments to make the best use of limited dollars.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Free Employee Engagement Events in New York, Dublin and London

David Zinger

Free Employee Engagement Network Events. New York – Meet Up – June 17. Dublin – Meet Up – June 20. London UK – Workshop and Meet Up – July 5. David Zinger will be travelling to New York, Dublin, and London in late June and early July. Ensure you RSVP if you plan to attend any of these free events. New York City Meet Up Friday June 17 from 3:30 TO 6:00 PM.

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The Power of Writing It Down

The Bamboo Project Blog

Long-time readers of my blog know that I'm an inveterate user and admirer of technology. I'm consistently drawn to its possibilities and have benefited tremendously from all that technology offers to us. But, during my recent social media sabbatical, I was reminded again of some of the more old-fashioned strategies for learning that served me well in the past.

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Should You Get Naked With Your Boss

Evil HR Lady

Dear Evil HR Lady, I’m an American and male and am currently filling a 2 year expat assignment in Europe. It turns out that the high level male employees frequent the sauna in the company gym. Naked. I’ve been told that if I really want my ideas to be heard, the best way to do this is to join the executive team in the sauna. I’ve also been told that it would be very offensive if I was not naked.

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From E-Learning to We-Learning – Lessons Learned

Josh Bersin

We have been conducting a series of workshops around the country on best-practices in corporate social learning, and the results have been really overwhelming. As I’ve discussed with many of. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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[Free Templates] Plant the Seed for Successful Onboarding!

Our Free Welcome Email Templates (designed for both in-office or virtual employees) are ready for you to customize and use to plant the seeds of success for new team members.

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I Just Don't Know What to Do With My iPad.

Working Girl

'My husband was recently awarded two iPads at work in recognition for separate projects, making us a two iPad household. That means I now have an iPad, which is fair because I''m his creative muse (which I''m sure he would agree with, at least if he wants dinner). My oldest daughter wanted the iPad but I was like, ''You''re 7 years old. Go play with a ball or a stick like I did when I was 7.

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Budget Cuts Impacting Federal Training Organizations

Bersin with Deloitte

While many private sector companies are recovering from the recession, the public sector is in a downslide. The 2011 federal budget finalized in mid-April calls for over $30 billion in cuts, with expectations for even deeper cuts in 2012. To cope with these spending reductions, training organizations within federal agencies are implementing targeted reforms - reforms designed to achieve cost savings and to better target training investments to make the best use of limited dollars.

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Employee Engagement: I’ll take a double serving…

David Zinger

Employee Engagement and Service: I’ll take a double serving… IBM is celebrating a century of social engagement. Rosabeth Moss Kanter in a Harvard Business blog recently wrote about IBM’s celebration through service. Nearly 300,000 IBMers and family members have pledged at least 8 hours of service in 120 countries through over 3,500 projects that draw on IBM tools and capabilities.

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Action vs. Activity

The Bamboo Project Blog

Over on his Learnstreaming blog, Dennis Callahan writes about the difference between signing up for social media and joining: . Having a social media account (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin) doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve joined. It means you’ve signed up. It’s like signing up for the gym. You can say that you belong to the gym but if you don’t get on the equipment and exercise, what benefit is there to your body?

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The Upskilling Advantage: Transforming Your Workforce For Future Growth

Speaker: Brian Richardson

With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too

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Using technology and social media for engaging relationships

Strategic HCM

'There’s been quite a bit in the HR press recently on HR technology and especially social media, perhaps in the run-up to the UK’s HR Software Show today (I’m not going to this as I’m holding on for the USA’ much larger HR Technology conference in October, and the new European one in November). HR Magazine has a quite nice article on social media, and notes a number of its major benefits including communication, recruitment and learning.

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Monster.com Launches BeKnown: Professional Social Networking for Facebook

Josh Bersin

Today Monster.com dropped the gauntlet and launched BeKnown, a new Facebook application that hopes to become the professional social network for Facebook users, and a vital new tool for recruiters, Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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My 3 Posts: Letourneau, Doody and Big Daddy Paul

Working Girl

'In the spirit of project social , Dave, Lyn and I wanted to share some of our favorite posts with you. Since we all hate lists with more than 10 items (OK, I hate lists with more than 10 items) we’re each picking 3. For a total of 9. It wasn''t easy. There are many great posts out there and I’m probably forgetting several that really moved me at the time.