September, 2013

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Keeping your employees’ vision aligned with the company’s vision

Achievers

Guest post by: Janine Truitt. When it comes to performance management, it can be a daunting task to keep your employees on task with the company’s goals year-round. It is especially difficult when most performance conversations happen once a year. Sporadic performance conversations coupled with other organizational complexities make team and individual engagement in company goals a challenge for leaders.

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The HR Skills Gap

NoExcusesHR

'I really love human resources work. You should too. What other profession deals with the most challenging human behavior? Who else is expected to have a global view every day while still managing the details of workforce planning, new technologies, staffing shortages, endless regulations, and still be ridiculously positive every step of the way? Human Resources, that''s who.

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In the Classroom, Up a Mountain – A Lateral Approach to Talent

Cielo HR Leader

'Thought Leadership Discussion: Valerie Hughes-D''Aeth, Group HR Director, Amey PLC. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been helping to enhance the skills and confidence of young people since 1956 – over 4.4 million have taken part in the scheme in more than 130 countries since its founding. In this blog post, we talk to Valerie Hughes-D’Aeth, Group HR Director at the public services and infrastructure provider, Amey, about how the company has embraced the Award as part of its ongoing talent deve

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10 Motivational Quotes for Managers

Kazoo

Managers have it rough. Not only do they need to develop a strategy and game plan for reaching company revenue goals and operational objectives, but they also must lead, motivate, and engage their people to achieve those goals. Kazoo is all about employee recognition, positive reinforcement, rewards, and happiness at work. We know from experience that a little bit of employee recognition goes a long way; so, on this Labor Day, we thought we’d give a shout out to all the hard-working manage

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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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Employee Engagement: Why Good is Good Enough

David Zinger

'The Blasphemy of GREAT WORK. Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down. You climb the mountain in an equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion. Then, when you are no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to an an end but a unique event in itself.

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Ceridian: “Being recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ is a jewel in our crown”

Achievers

As Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Ceridian, John Cardella wants to see his company become the #1 human capital management provider in the world—and he has a plan to make it happen. As a deep believer in employee engagement, John knows that the way to create business success is to work from the bottom up, so the first step was to recognize and empower his employees.

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Don't Be Stupid

NoExcusesHR

'I recently saw a post about our insane tendency to push ourselves to achieve stretch goals and to over commit in our jobs; while at the same time being sure to only take on what we can handle in our personal lives ( most of the time.) Genius. Work Isn''t Supposed to be Torture Sometimes it seems our world has been reduced to a blur of a hyper-connected leadership culture of over achievement, climbing the ladder, being in the inner circle, being an insider, being close to the CEO, always scannin

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How To Increase Your Productivity

TheHRBlog

There are many exotic answers on how do you increase your productivity? The secret to increasing productivity is to replace unimportant tasks with valuable ones. That’s according to London Business School professor Julian Birkinshaw and PA Consulting Group productivity expert Jordan Cohen, who have spent three years researching how knowledge workers (mis)spend their time.

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America’s Cup and HCM at Oracle OpenWorld 2013

Bersin with Deloitte

Oracle OpenWorld 2013 has brought a small city of attendees to downtown San Francisco—60,000 attendees are here for a week of new product introduction and the sharing of learning experiences. (I admit that the enormity of supplying 60,000 fresh boxed lunches each day was not lost on me as just on indication of the preparation […].

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Employee Engagement: One Friday Factoid #35

David Zinger

'Money Matters. Annual net income for the top 25% organizations on engagement is about 2 times more than for the bottom 25% organizations on engagement. (Kenexa). Employee engagement make an income difference so lets stop with the engagement talk and get busy engaging. David Zinger is a Canadian Employee Engagement Speaker and global expert on engagement dedicated to turning the noun of engagement into the verb of engage.

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What's On Your "Someday" List and How Long Has it Been Lingering There?

The Bamboo Project Blog

' . Found an interesting article on Fast Company this morning about how the team at productivity app Any.do analyzed what happened with people''s "Someday" tasks on their To Do lists: Regardless of the task Any.do discovered that if a “Someday” task hadn’t been moved up to a Today, Tomorrow, or Upcoming list within six weeks, the probability of it ever happening dropped off drastically.

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Meet the judge: Kevin Kruse

Achievers

An A chievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award is the most coveted accolade in the field of human resources.* Recipients experience higher retention, boost their employer brand, and get bragging rights for years. It’s a huge honor to win, but it’s arguably an even bigger honor to be chosen as a judge. We select only the most sought-after engagement experts for this honor, and this year, we’ve asked New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kruse to sit on our esteemed panel.

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Can't

NoExcusesHR

'I woke up thinking I can''t. I went to work thinking I can''t. I sat in a meeting thinking I can''t. I met with an employee thinking I can''t. I wanted to eat healthier but thought I can''t. I started to exercise but thought I can''t. I wanted to try social media but thought I can''t. I wondered about taking risks but thought I can''t. I wanted to try new things but thought I can''t.

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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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September #SHRMChat on College Relations

True Faith HR

'With September in full swing, it means a return to campus for students. And, for some, it means getting ready for year with their SHRM student chapter. Student leaders are perusing their 2013-2014 Student Chapter Merit Award planning guide in an effort to not only provide quality programming and services to interested students, but to earn recognition for their efforts as well.

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America”s Cup and HCM at Oracle OpenWorld2013

Bersin with Deloitte

Oracle OpenWorld 2013 has brought a small city of attendees to downtown San Francisco—60,000 attendees are here for a week of new product introduction and the sharing of learning experiences. (I admit that the enormity of supplying 60,000 fresh boxed lunches each day was not lost on me as just on indication of the preparation […].

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What do you think is next for employee engagement?

David Zinger

'The Business Reporter , part of the Sunday Telegraph in the UK, asked 7 experts what is next for employee engagement? Here is my abbreviated interpretation, using mostly their words, of what they believe: Tony Thomson : A move to management by mutual consent. Frazer Rendell : Employees as players not pawns. Mark Quirk : Engagement at the center and real time measures.

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Have You Found Your Sacred Dance?

The Bamboo Project Blog

' . I''m currently re-reading a book I bought a few years ago, Soulcraft: Crossing into the Boundaries of Nature and Psyche by Bill Plotkin. It''s a beautiful piece of work that I highly recommend for those who want to go very deeply into their life''s purpose and personal development. . One of the concepts Plotkin discusses is the idea of our "survival dance" vs. our "sacred dance.

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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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5 top-rated articles to help revamp your disengaged employees

Achievers

Great things happen over the course of one year, like brilliant employee performance, workplace success, and important milestones. This week we’re celebrating an exciting first year of [engage]! And we have you, our loyal reader, to thank. Over the past year, [engage] has delivered thought leadership and topical articles to help companies create a social, collaborative environment, inspiring higher employee engagement and performance.

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Getting to Neutral

NoExcusesHR

'He was on the fast track. Brought in to the organization to help turnaround a woefully ineffective department. His arrival was filled with high energy, creative ideas, and a level of brainpower not seen in that department before. Fundamental problems were tackled, poor performers were moved out, and a new team was born. Everything was on the right track.

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Job Interview Tips To Make A Brilliant Impression

TheHRBlog

Here are some basic interview tips that will help you prepare for an excellent interview. After impressing your potential employer with your CV and cover letter, now comes the most difficult yet important part – learning how to face an interview. Be prepared Learn all the important information you need to know about the organisation you […].

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Top 5 Workforce Metrics for Your Org Chart

Insperity

Toolboxes come in all shapes and sizes. Their contents also vary, depending on the type of work the owner performs, but most contain a handful of the same basic devices: screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, duct tape, etc. Workforce metrics, specifically those you want to include in your organizational chart , are the same way. Different companies may need different sets of metrics depending on their particular needs, but some metrics are essential to any business’s org chart.

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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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10 Ideas / Innovations for Induction (sponsored by iCIMS)

Strategic HCM

'I seem to have been posting quite a bit on recruiting recently, which I guess is natural, given the recent growth in activity recently. But what about induction? We’re not going to get the returns we need from recruiting if we’re not onboarding new hires effectively. And after a lull in recruiting activity it could be a good time to take induction off the shelf and give a dust over.

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The Fine Line Between Creating and Allowing

The Bamboo Project Blog

' . In work, as in life, there''s a fine line between creating and allowing. . I''ve seen a lot of people (myself included) put a lot of effort into pushing for things to happen. We look around to see what actions we should take, what more should we DO to move toward what we want. . But there are times in work, as in life, when we have to sit back and allow things to be as they are.

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Stress is not the enemy! Use stress to your advantage at work.

Achievers

Stress is as common in the workplace as coffee breaks and lack of conference room space. We’ve been given tips for years on how to reduce stress: practice yoga or meditation, make lists, drink more coffee or water or tea. But it turns out we should be embracing stress, not fighting it. In a recent TED Talk , psychologist Kelly McGonigal says stress is not the enemy we have made it out to be.

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Is Pushing Social Media A Good Idea?

NoExcusesHR

'Over the last three and a half years I''ve integrated social media into my personal and professional lives. I am a very social person, so imagine the perfect fit for me when twitter, facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and many other tools suddenly were important tools my business as a human resources leader. Quite frankly, I''m not sure how anyone can be truly effective in HR if they are not using these tools for business.

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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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Monitoring Employees? Big Data? The NBA Has You Beat

True Faith HR

'Watching the number of keystrokes your data entry operator makes? Scouring Foursquare or Facebook place check-ins to see if employees are honestly missing work? Well, the NBA is taking employee monitoring to a whole new level. They are installing data-tracking cameras in all 29 arenas that will enable them to gather intriguing information. If you are a referee, you will be monitored to see whether you are getting in position as well as making the right call: one reason the league acted fast was

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Finding Diamonds in the Rough – Hire for Attitude Train For Skills

TheHRBlog

We recently caught an article by Software Advice, a company that helps businesses find the right software, and they are changing the game with a unique recruiting strategy known as, “finding the diamonds in the rough.”. Why Hire For Attitude An independent research tracked 20,000 new hires, 46% of them failed within 18 months. But even […].

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Five Advantages of Automated Scheduling for Employee Reviews

Reviewsnap

'Employee reviews can be cumbersome. In some cases, they take time away from daily tasks and can be stressful for both managers and employees. As a result, they often get pushed aside in favor of handling a big project or conflicts with vacation time. Employees who are interested in how they''re progressing may have to wait several weeks or months before they are reviewed.