45 Things

MARCH 21, 2011

Everything I know about the behind-the-scenes deals in Hollywood comes from watching Entourage. In other words, I don't know much, but I recently had a chance to chat with a very successful Hollywood producer and find out the secret to his success. The big secret? Telling good stories. Here's the column I did for Gannett/USA Today. You want to warm people up and create an emotional connection.

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QAspire

MARCH 22, 2011

Last year, Seth Godin showed us a way to become a Linchpin. This year, he urges us to “ Poke the Box ” – to act, to start, to initiate, to experiment, to try (and fail and learn from it) and most importantly to finish and deliver. Poking the box is about taking initiatives, not just waiting for someone to delegate them to us. He leads by example! Here are some gems from the book. Over to you.

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Strategic HCM

MARCH 21, 2011

I’ve posted several times recently to suggest that what seem like decent engagement scores being reported by some organisations and a few vendors may hide a number of potentially very significant, and growing, employment problems. New based research from Plateau Systems seems to confirm this thinking:- So firstly, yes, this survey also suggests job satisfaction is fairly high. You Comin’ Over?

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David Zinger

MARCH 22, 2011

My engagement is my responsibility, don’t take that from me. Psychometrics in Canada recently completed a survey of 368 Canadian HR professionals. These professionals were asked :  Who is primarily responsible for engagement? 50% said managers. said senior leaders. said employees. believe employees have the primary responsibility for their own engagement. Accountable not responsible.

Coaching 20

Coaching Employee Engagement Survey 20

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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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Strategic HCM

MARCH 25, 2011

also talked about ideology during my HR 2.0 webinar recently, and am going to use it as a central focus to my Strategic HR session that I’m running today. So I thought it was interesting to come across an update from Dave Ulrich’s RBL noting the importance of having a leadership point of view (see picture). People management strategy Values

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Competencies Training Wellness Strategy 17

David Zinger

MARCH 24, 2011

Extending Your Brand to Employees Conference. will be presenting a session at the 2011 Extending Your Brand to Employees Conference June 16-17, at The Westin New York at Times Square, NY. The conference will examine the connections between employees and brands. The branding and engagement perspective fits very well within the Zinger Model of Employee Engagement : Esteem Organization. 300 Discount.

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Working Girl

MARCH 23, 2011

Check out my post I Want My. Want My. Want My OTE at Compensation Cafe and wonder no longer. Compensation

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Compensation 17

Evil HR Lady

MARCH 25, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, I am 18 years old and just started a full time job. work 10:30-6:30 at a daycare center and I already hate it. started working as a sub there and wasn’t getting many hours, so when they offered me this job I was really excited about the hours I would be getting. But, I now have no life. Summer is coming and I’m not going to be able to do anything. feel depressed and sad all the time. never smile. would like this position if I didn’t have to stay so late and maybe had a day off now and then, but that is just not possible here. What should I do?

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Monster HR

MARCH 21, 2011

The idea of what makes a dream job changes over time, as does what a person looks for in their soul mate. In the past, one simply wanted steady work to provide food and shelter for his or her family. People also didn't live as long, and as a result didn't have the flexibility to date a wide variety of people to find a soul mate. Here are some reasons why finding one's. widget:1046]. 1. In terms of.

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David Zinger

MARCH 23, 2011

Michael Stallard Connects. It was a pleasure to facilitate a webinar with Michael Stallard on connection yesterday through the Employee Engagement Network. He was a pleasure to work with and willing to think outside the slide. Speaking Speaking of slides, below are the slides for the webinar. Slide 20 includes a link to get a free copy of Michael’s book, Fired Up or Burned Out. If

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Working Girl

MARCH 25, 2011

Check out the latest top 25 HR Digital Influencers for 2011 at HR Examiner and a warm welcome to the new folks on the list! human resources

Resources 16

Resources 16

Evil HR Lady

MARCH 23, 2011

Workplace bullying is a real problem, but the solution isn't new legislation. In fact, laws can protect the bully as well. Here's why. Why Workplace Bullying Should Be Legal

Wellness 12

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Josh Bersin

MARCH 19, 2011

Remember the dot.com bubble of 1995-2000? I do, and it’s back again. But this time it has a new face, it talks about SaaS, highly connected social applications, mobile apps, and talent. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. HR Systems LMS, LCMS CornerstoneOnDemand Plateau Saba successfactors SumTotal taleo

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David Zinger

MARCH 21, 2011

What’s your problem? Psychometrics in Canada recently completed a survey of 368 Canadian HR professionals. These professionals were asked : Is employee engagement a problem in your organization? 69% said yes. No problem. I see it differently. Perhaps seeing engagement as a problem is part of the problem. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~. David Zinger has a problem with problems. Employee Engagement

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Working Girl

MARCH 22, 2011

I recently kicked off a Modern Workforce series, which focuses on workforce diversity topics such as remote workers, global teams, generations, working moms, adoption of Web 2.0 technologies, etc. Last month I highlighted a few great posts that contribute to this topic and here are my picks for this month. The overriding themes are flexibility and good management. Enjoy!

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Evil HR Lady

MARCH 21, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, The company I work for is very small (6 of us in total including part-timers). The founder and my boss are also father and son respectively. My boss is a bully and true to your advice I have been trying to offset his negativity by rising above it, concentrating on the task at hand, and confronting him where necessary. However, nothing seems to help for very long. have even started creating a log of all ‘misdemeanors’ in case I ever need to substantiate any claims. It would make for rather hilarious reading if it wasn’t happening to me. just need to know how to handle my boss.

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Meeting Report Company Wellness 10

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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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True Faith HR

MARCH 24, 2011

Yesterday, the 6th largest amount of snow in history fell into our area. Given the sheer volume involved poses unique strains on the organization. Do we have the personnel to clear the sidewalks and parking lots? Are the streets safe enough for faculty, staff, and students to trek from their homes and start their regular routine, or should work be closed or delayed? communication snow time off

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David Zinger

MARCH 19, 2011

There is no work bluff. our tell can be seen by all. smile widens face. Employee Engagement

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Monster HR

MARCH 21, 2011

How we fight sometimes says more about us than how we got into a fight in the first place. Living a conflict-free life, especially with a loved one, sounds nice but in reality is impossible. Not only that, but it's unhealthy. Disagreements from time to time, if dealt with maturely and with the requisite kindness, can actually help to strengthen the bond between partners. widget:1044]. 1. Literally.

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NoExcusesHR

MARCH 21, 2011

So you''re back in the office, ready for another action-packed week. Lots of changes happening all around you, people issues to deal with and lots of interventions all lie ahead. You''ll be asked to step up repeatedly this week to deal with inappropriate behavior, and to set a good example for those around you. At the end of the day you''ll head out of the office.and then what? Friends" v.

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Evil HR Lady

MARCH 25, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, I am 18 years old and just started a full time job. work 10:30-6:30 at a daycare center and I already hate it. started working as a sub there and wasn’t getting many hours, so when they offered me this job I was really excited about the hours I would be getting. But, I now have no life. Summer is coming and I’m not going to be able to do anything. feel depressed and sad all the time. never smile. would like this position if I didn’t have to stay so late and maybe had a day off now and then, but that is just not possible here. What should I do?

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SuccessFactors

MARCH 21, 2011

Ready for the Next Economy? Identifying the right strategy to navigate through challenging times is one thing, but what chance do people have of executing company strategy if they don’t know what it is? With global power shifting from west to east, the emergence of new competitors, an aging workforce, a growing skills gap, and […

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NoExcusesHR

MARCH 25, 2011

Task lists. Post it notes. Legal pads. Emails to myself (my current favorite). Napkins. Even the palm of my hand. I''ve written notes on just about everything. Little reminders to add to my task list for follow up. So much to do, and so little time to accomplish it all. Thank goodness I can go to my office and start tearing through my list. Sometimes my days fill up with work before they even get started. In fact, most days fill up before they get started. So that''s what makes it all the more annoying when I have to stop what I''m doing and interact with people.wait.I Shame on me. No Excuses.

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NoExcusesHR

MARCH 23, 2011

How many times have you heard this phrase? How many times have you (read here => I ) said this phrase? Could there possibly be a more ridiculous statement than, " leave your personal life at the door ?" I think not. Consider what you''re actually saying to your employees when you use this line of baloney: - " Stop thinking and feeling about the most important people in your life" - " Stop trying to balance your focus on work and the needs of your family and friends" - " Stop being a real person, and submit to a zombie-like adherence to ''the company''s goals" But wait, it gets better.

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Evil HR Lady

MARCH 23, 2011

Workplace bullying is a real problem, but the solution isn't new legislation. In fact, laws can protect the bully as well. Here's why. Why Workplace Bullying Should Be Legal

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Evil HR Lady

MARCH 21, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, The company I work for is very small (6 of us in total including part-timers). The founder and my boss are also father and son respectively. My boss is a bully and true to your advice I have been trying to offset his negativity by rising above it, concentrating on the task at hand, and confronting him where necessary. However, nothing seems to help for very long. have even started creating a log of all ‘misdemeanors’ in case I ever need to substantiate any claims. It would make for rather hilarious reading if it wasn’t happening to me. just need to know how to handle my boss.

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