Working Girl

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Here are five of my favorite talent management trends to help you get excited about 2011. Because these trends promise change, growth and opportunity. Trend #1: Creative talent acquisition strategies - In response to talent scarcity companies will continue to pursue creative strategies to acquire top talent such as contractors, remote workers, retirees, part-time workers.

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Monster HR

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Have you ever left an interview knowing something went awry? It can happen for a variety of reasons: Your gut tells you that this is not where you want to work, you had an uncomfortable exchange with the interviewer, or you forgot the interviewer's name altogether. Here are tips for following up after different. awkward interview situations: You Don’t Like the Hiring Manager.

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David Zinger

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Are you buzzing with engagement? Here are the top 10 overused buzzwords in LinkedIn Profiles as determined by the LinkedIn analytics team : Extensive experience. Innovative. Motivated. Results-oriented. Dynamic. Proven track record. Team player. Fast-paced. Problem solver. Entrepreneurial. flipped this list and and I’ll take the buzz anytime,  over: Inexperienced. Disengaged. Results-averse.

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APQC

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Many organizations are still struggling to establish comprehensive, systematic processes for knowledge capture and transfer and to embed those processes in the workflow. However, best-practice organizations explicitly integrate KM activities such as community participation and lessons learned reuse into day-to-day work processes so that employees think of knowledge sharing as part of their jobs. KM Implementation KM Culture Knowledge and Information Management Best Practices and Business Drivers 12.3.3.1 Assess process compliance Print Aerospace Construction Engineering

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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.

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45 Things

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Everyone in my life knows not to talk to me for the first 30 minutes I'm awake in the mornings. And sometimes the last hour before I go to bed. To be honest, sometimes the middle of the day isn't such a great time, either. don't always have the sunniest demeanor. After being a journalist for many, many years, I have seen the best -- and the worst -- mankind has to offer. So far, so good.

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Monster HR

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Fame, that elusive quality coveted by many and achieved by few, almost always has an expiration date. Today’s “it” actors and actresses have a far greater chance of becoming tomorrow’s has-beens and reality-show contestants than they do of being the next Elizabeth Taylor or Jack Nicholson. John Travolta: Pilot. Not only can Travolta sing, dance, and act, but he can fly, too! page]. 50 Cent: Boxer.

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Strategic HCM

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Stimulated by this post from TLNT, I thought that as well as asking for your help in making some predictions for 2011, I should review those predictions I made (without your help!) at the start of 2010. Note that I did only suggest ‘start to’ – I didn’t expect to see much progress, but I don’t think I’ve even seen a start, to be frank. But in general, I’d give my predictions about a 3 out of 10.

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David Zinger

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Go into and beyond the numbers on employee engagement with BlessingWhite. Employee Engagement Report 2011. Beyond the numbers: A practical approach for inviduals, managers, and executives. From BlessingWhite. must read. This 77 page report is a must read in employee engagement. It is informative, practical, actionable and visually appealing. Nuggets of engagement. Give or get? Trust me.

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45 Things

DECEMBER 14, 2010

I've written about the workplace for a long time, and I know that when the calendar hits December there's going to be a flurry of advice about what you should and shouldn't do at the office holiday party. Among the do's: * Dress appropriately * Network with people you don't know Among the don'ts: * Get so drunk you puke in the parking lot * Dress like Lady Gaga I think it's a time we got real.

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Monster HR

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Thanks to. Monster's new app for the iPhone and iPod touch, your. job search can be right in the palm of your hands at all times. Monster designed the app to be the perfect complement to its website experience, giving you access to the Monster account you've already created online--including your resumes, your favorite job searches, your apply history, and so on. set one up; then create your.

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Strategic HCM

DECEMBER 15, 2010

John Sumser has finally put me down on his list of top 100 influencers at #73. This is the list of ‘real-world’ as opposed to ‘online’ influencers, so it’s nice to see “a rekentless travel schedule and the depth and clarity of his thought” having an impact as well as my blog. Surely it’s that Ulrich was the previous Ingham? OK, I’m not totally serious about that. And that’s fine too.

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David Zinger

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Does work “put you into the driver’s seat?&#. Are we there yet? keep reading references to the drivers of employee engagement. I don’t like it. If I am an employee you want to engage don’t drive me, don’t make me feel that I am driven by external forces. You should put me in the driver’s seat. Defining Drivers. David Zinger breathes employee engagement.

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Evil HR Lady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We read about the wealthy and famous who make big mistakes and yet are able to resurrect their own careers. Of course, it's easy for them, they've got money and connections, right? Well, yes. It's always easy to make that "risky" career move when you have a hundred million dollars sitting in a bank account just in case your venture isn't successful. But, what about normal people? People like you.

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APQC

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Whether a benchmarking team uses a survey, questionnaire, or structured interview to collect data from other organizations, it needs to keep certain data collection guidelines in mind. This article discusses four items that should guide the design of the tool. Benchmarking Business Excellence External Relationships Best Practices and Business Drivers 12.2.2 Manage programs 12.2.3 Manage projects Print

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Strategic HCM

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I’m attending a few events and webinars providing predictions for 2011 at the moment. I may share my comments on some of these with you over the next week or so. However, I’ve deliberately avoided sharing my own predictions here. The reason for this is simply that I’m more interested in your views on 2011 than I am in promoting my own. Blogging People management strategy

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David Zinger

DECEMBER 11, 2010

I feel pain at work. I am more than an island. I am not a rock. Employee Engagement

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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?

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Evil HR Lady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Would you like a free dress? totally awesome dress, that is. One from Shabby Apple ? I do, but alas, I'm not eligible for this free dress. The wonderful people at Shabby Apple are giving away one dress to one of my readers. If you win, you can pick any dress from their collection. But, think of your wife/mother/girlfriend/sister and enter! The winner will be chosen at random on December 20th!

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APQC

DECEMBER 17, 2010

APQC''s 2010 Next Steps in Process Measures and Analytics study investigated the best practices of organizations that have leveraged process measurement and strategic analytics for several years. This overview outlines the findings from that study and what you can learn from the research. The full report includes case studies of Ernst & Young, Marriott International, and The United Illuminating Company. Business Excellence Business Process Management (BPM) Measurement Analytics Performance Measurement Process Measures Measurement Process Management Best Practices and Business Drivers 12.1.1

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Workday

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I had the rare and great opportunity to attend the opening two days of Dreamforce last week. Rare, because I can’t remember the last user conference I went to as an attendee rather than a speaker (turns out it’s a lot less stressful to be in the audience

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SuccessFactors

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Workforce planning is a strategic approach to developing human capital capabilities.  It is proactive, it is quantitative, and it requires the ability to translate future business requirements into future workforce requirements.  Therefore, in order to be successful, change needs to happen on two levels within an organization.  The first is within the HR function itself, […]. Strategic HR Talent Management best practices Business Execution business strategy Change Management SuccessFactors News Workforce Optimization workforce planning

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Evil HR Lady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We read about the wealthy and famous who make big mistakes and yet are able to resurrect their own careers. Of course, it's easy for them, they've got money and connections, right? Well, yes. It's always easy to make that "risky" career move when you have a hundred million dollars sitting in a bank account just in case your venture isn't successful. But, what about normal people? People like you.

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APQC

DECEMBER 17, 2010

During the 2010 APQC member meeting, APQC held a joint panel discussion to take questions from members concerning finance talent development and employee development and retention. The question here is: How can finance understand the business targets and strategies to ensure that their work in is line with these?  . Performance Management Finance and Accounting Presentations 10.1 Manage enterprise risk 8.7.5 Monitor and execute risk and hedging transactions Audio

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Nobscot

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I read a lot about "Innovation." Classes on innovation, books on innovation, b-school programs on innovation. Creating cultures of innovation. There is currently a huge mystique around innovation as if it''s something terribly complex that must be studied and learned.Here''s a secret. Being innovative is incredibly simple. We are built for innovation. We only need to open our minds and look and

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Workday

DECEMBER 14, 2010

With the gift-giving season in full swing, many of us are using online search to find the right cameras, toys, watches, and other goodies for those near and dear. And in a few weeks it’ll be the New Year, which is expected to bring an upswing in hiring nationwide, and the pressure to find the right people to fill new jobs. Yet why is it so easy—as consumers—to search online for cameras and watches by desired features and functionality, when it’s so difficult—as employers—to search for people in traditional HR systems based on desired talents, experiences, and skills

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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.

Evil HR Lady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Would you like a free dress? totally awesome dress, that is. One from Shabby Apple ? I do, but alas, I'm not eligible for this free dress. The wonderful people at Shabby Apple are giving away one dress to one of my readers. If you win, you can pick any dress from their collection. But, think of your wife/mother/girlfriend/sister and enter! The winner will be chosen at random on December 20th!

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APQC

DECEMBER 17, 2010

read more. Business Excellence Business Process Management (BPM) Measurement Analytics Process Measures Measurement Process Management Best Practices and Business Drivers 12.1 Manage business processes 12.1.1 Establish and maintain process management governance 12.1.1.1 Define and manage governance approach 12.1.1.2 Establish and maintain process tools and templates 12.1.1.3 Assign and support process ownership 12.1.2 Define and manage process frameworks Print Financial Services/Banking Hospitality Insurance Machinery Pharmaceutical Professional Services/Business Services

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Strategic HCM

DECEMBER 14, 2010

My friends at Connecting HR are meeting for some Christmas drinks tomorrow night – unfortunately I won’t be able to be with them. But this is what I imagine them doing: Have fun everyone! Video credit: Elfyourself Technorati Tags: Connecting HR , Christmas , drinks , Gareth Jones , Doug Shaw , Charlie Elise Duff , Abi Signorelli , Marc Weedon Consulting - Research - Speaking - Training - Writing Strategy - Talent - Engagement - Change and OD Contact me to create more value for your business jon [dot] ingham [at] strategic [dash] hcm [dot] com. Connecting HR

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