January, 2013

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Transformation - Saying It Is the Easy Part

NoExcusesHR

'I''ve been doing a lot of thinking about transformational leadership and what role Human Resources should play when an organization is committed to undergoing change in a meaningful way. Is HR there to pick up the pieces as leaders begin to quiver and shake at the slightest hint of a required change? Does HR move through the process along with the others who are impacted by new expectations, new goals, and ultimately a new and more effective corporate culture?

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Are You Asking the Right Knockout Questions Early Enough in Your Selection Process?

ExactHire

Are You Asking the Right Knockout Questions Early Enough in Your Selection Process? By Harlan Schafir Regardless of what you call them (screening questions, knockout questions, or something else), we all have them. Those questions that, at least in our minds, help differentiate the candidates who will be successful from those who will not. So at what point in the selection process are you asking these types of questions?

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Disposable Worker Syndrome is Killing Us

The Bamboo Project Blog

. For the past several months, I've been doing more work than usual with people who have been laid off from their jobs. I've listened to their stories of how the lay-offs occurred--usually in a brutally swift and cruel fashion--and been witness to their pain at having done all the right things, only to be told their services are no longer needed. It's heart-breaking, really, to see how they try to recover from this assault, accepting their disposability as inevitable in some ways. .

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Bersin & Associates becomes Bersin by Deloitte

Josh Bersin

I’m excited to announce that Bersin & Associates has become Bersin by Deloitte. Our business is now a growing enterprise within Deloitte, a global professional services firm. As part of. 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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On Obamacare and Restaurants

True Faith HR

'Hey restaurants owners. We get you''re unhappy about some of the regulations in Obamacare that require you to provide basic health care to your employees who work over 30 hours a week. How about you Taco Bell? Johnna Davis has worked at the Taco Bell in Guthrie since September. She''s seen a 200 dollar cut in her paycheck since a new store policy went into effect.

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Thoughts Without Words

NoExcusesHR

'2013 has started like an NHL playoff game: non-stop action, very high stakes and a huge amount of energy being expended. Quite honestly I wouldn''t have it any other way. I have one of the most exciting years ahead of me professionally, but not because I feel like everything is going smoothly and I can sit back and bask in the glow of success. No, that is not the case this year ( or any year for that matter.

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Employee Success = Business Success (and our new blog)

Achievers

Welcome to Employee Success! At A chievers we’re changing the way the world works, so we thought we’d change the way our blog works, too. So what is Employee Success? In the broad sense, Employee Success is the product of performance and engagement. It’s the Promised Land, the perfect win-win scenario: your employees love their jobs, and their hard work helps your business succeed.

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Review of 2012 and into 2013 HR Carnival ~ HR to HR 2.0. - HCM

Strategic HCM

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Home. Bio-Contact. Consulting. Speaking. Writing. About-HCM. Welcome. Welcome height=200 id=Image1_img src=[link] width=220/>. Connect with me. Jon Ingham. Contact me at. info [at] strategic [dash] hcm [dot] com. Skype: strategic-hcm. +44 7904 185 134. Read more by me in. Contributions from David Ulrich, Marshall Goldsmith, Peter Cappelli, Noel Tichy, Ed Lawler, Jon Ingham, Beverly Kaye, Sharon Jordan-Evans.

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Three Salary Negotiation Techniques That Work

TheHRBlog

The recession has forced thousands of professionals to forego salary increases in order to keep their jobs. Now with recovery underway and indications of hiring increases, those same individuals may find salary negotiation a growing possibility. If you’ve experienced a salary freeze, it’s possible that you may find yourself thinking about seeking a new, higher-paying […].

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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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(P)review of @CBS "The Job"

True Faith HR

'Are you ready for a HR gameshow? With unemployment hovering above 7%, and millions of people looking for a new opportunity, it was inevitable that someone would create a show focusing on the job search. Premiering on CBS on Friday, February 8 at 8/7 Central,, Mark Burnett of "Survivor" fame and Michael Davies, the Executive Producer of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" have created " The Job ," which centers on five qualified applicants who compete to land their dream job.

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Employee Engagement: Money Matters and Radical Transparency

David Zinger

Two employee engagement money questions. Don Macpherson from Modern Survey asked me the following two questions about compensation and employee engagement. These questions came out of Modern Survey’s recent findings: Employee engagement now includes compensation among the top drivers (number five according to our latest study in September of 2012) and satisfaction has dropped significantly over the last two years.

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High Reliability Leaders

NoExcusesHR

'There are several industries that are known for their reliability. They provide a level of consistency that we take for granted. When you use your ATM card do you get consistent and accurate service? Of course you do, because the banking industry has committed to doing it right every time. How many of you were on a flight last year? The reason you''re reading this is because the commercial airline industry provides a level of safety and performance that demonstrates their commitment to doing it

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12 Lessons on Life and Leadership From Photography

QAspire

When you take up a new passion, it is so amazing to see how things unfold. Since last few years, I have turned into a photography enthusiast, an avid learner of the art. No, I am not taking any formal photography classes but am learning it by doing in my spare time. You can view my photographic adventures at Flickr. In Hindi, the word “Drishti” means vision.

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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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"The Law of the Hammer" in Training - Part Two

DDI

'There are three general principles that should guide your plans to leverage social technology, particularly for leadership development and other “soft” skills.

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What Can HR Do To Reinvent Itself

TheHRBlog

I chose to devote my career to Human Resources due to a passion for business and an understanding of the value human capital brings to a company. I fear however, that many professionals choose to pursue a career in HR to utilize their soft skills or the desire for a quick route to a corporate […].

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I Need No Incentive to Write About Paul Hebert (@incentintel) #timsackettday

True Faith HR

'Last year on this day, the HR community came together to celebrate one of its own - the unheralded, unlistable Tim Sackett. Some highlights can be found here , here , here , here , and my own contribution here. But, that was last year. Today, it is all about the great Paul Hebert. If you do a Google image search of the man, you get a lot of pretenders who have the name "Paul Hebert." but there is only one who carries the influence and weight of the HR community on his shoulders.

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“Purrfect” Disengagement: $250,000 a Year Employee Surfs Cat Videos While Subcontracting His Job to China

David Zinger

Does not compute. Here is a true story of a creatively disengaged employee. He was a software developer who was earning $250,000 a year and producing great quality work. He was at his desk every day in front of his screen but rather than developing software he spent each day. checking sites such as Reddit, Ebay, Facebook and LinkedIn and watching cat videos.

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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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"Mission" Divided by "Poor Communication" = No Results!

NoExcusesHR

'One of the advantages of working in a complex healthcare organization is that most of the time our mission is the glue that keeps us together. It''s not that we all agree on every decision (God forbid!); but it does mean that when we run into problems the culprit is usually not that we aren''t all working toward the same goal. The culprit is ineffective communication.

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How to Establish Thought Leadership? Interview With Dr. Liz Alexander

QAspire

Thought leadership is important for building careers and for building organizations. It is the most important tool we have as professionals to build our personal brand and establish credibility. What is thought leadership? How does one build thought leadership in his/her area of work? Let’s find out from Dr. Liz Alexander who recently co-authored a book titled ThoughtLeadership Tweet.

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Google Plus - Social HR, Engage for Success ~ HR to HR 2.0 and.

Strategic HCM

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. Home. Bio-Contact. Consulting. Speaking. Writing. About-HCM. Welcome. Welcome height=200 id=Image1_img src=[link] width=220/>. Connect with me. Jon Ingham. Contact me at. info [at] strategic [dash] hcm [dot] com. Skype: strategic-hcm. +44 7904 185 134. Read more by me in. Contributions from David Ulrich, Marshall Goldsmith, Peter Cappelli, Noel Tichy, Ed Lawler, Jon Ingham, Beverly Kaye, Sharon Jordan-Evans.

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Is It Time For A New Job

TheHRBlog

If you’re considering quitting your job, you may be indecisive about whether it’s the right decision or not. On the one hand, you’re pretty miserable. On the other hand, if you wait it out, you might make that promotion next year. While quitting or staying at your job is a personal decision, let’s look at […].

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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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The State of College Recruiting 2012-2013

True Faith HR

'Each year, the College Employment Research Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Phil Gardner, puts together a look at the current state of recruiting with regard to college students (check it out here ). Based on a sample of 4,300 employer representatives, their reports indicate that "the new college labor market inches ahead with a 3 percent gain over last year across all degrees.

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Employee Engagement and Management Craft: 5 Cores to Great Leadership

David Zinger

Five Core Beliefs to Great Leadership. Thank you Lisa! Lisa Haneberg is an awesome writer and management educator. She wrote her last blog post on New Year’s Day. I have loved her perspectives and provocations at Management Craft. I will miss her wisdom and regular contribution while admiring her personal and professional decisions. I was honored to work with her in Washington DC.

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Your Absolute Best - #HealthcareHR

NoExcusesHR

'One the things I find fascinating about working in the healthcare industry is the significant disconnect between the high quality of care provided to patients, while simultaneously seeing the staff take very poor care of their own health. Little or no exercise, bad nutritional choices (you can''t hide your "comfort food decisions") combined with a stressful workplace are. ahem. a recipe for disaster.

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On Release and Fallow Fields

The Bamboo Project Blog

. Just about a year ago, I wrote a post about the dark side of creation --that time when we draw into ourselves to let things ferment. Harriet Wakelam, whose own experiences inspired my post, talks about it this way: I have recently been through one of those 'life reinventions'. Unlike the current 'sexy' portrayal of creativity the process was absorbing, consuming and sometimes dark and scary.

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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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The Corporate Training Market is Exploding

Bersin with Deloitte

One of the most important (yet often least respected) parts of business is corporate training. U.S. businesses spend on average over $60 billion per year in this area supporting an industry that includes hundreds of thousands of training professionals, content and tools providers, and technologies. Well this year, driven by the tremendous need for workforce […].

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How To Be Your Company’s Next Rising Star

TheHRBlog

You may often have asked yourself, “How do I get on my company’s rising star list?”. This article gives you practical tips to navigate your rise to the top. Most organizations don’t have a very scientific process for grooming the next generation of top talent. It is largely a matter of perception. However, you can […].

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I Knew There Was A Reason I Liked My Job

True Faith HR

'The good people at Careercast.com have come out with their list of the top 10 least stressful jobs in the United States. Topping the list? University professors. The field''s high growth opportunities, low health risks and substantial pay provide a low-stress environment that''s the envy of many career professionals. Americans are going to college in record numbers.

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