45 Things

MAY 31, 2011

Last week I wrote a post about what parents can do to help their college graduates who have to move back home until they find a job. Now, I'm going to write a post for college graduates who are jobless -- and it has nothing to do with writing a resume or brushing up on interview skills. Just think of this as the class they never gave in summer school. 1. Improve your handwriting. know, I know.

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Working Girl

MAY 29, 2011

Dave, Lyn and I decided to carry on with the ‘social’ themes we’ve been tackling lately and discuss the different social mediums we are active in and how we use them. Dave already has his post up at HR Official and Lyn’s aiming for Monday over at the Bacon Hut. When it comes to social media, I pretty much stick to the basics: LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter , blog. I don’t use Foursquare , although I totally would if I were a stalker. I don’t even have a logon for HootSuite or Empire Avenue. know, I sound soooo 2007… As I explained in an earlier post, I’m a late adopter. It''s addictive.

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Strategic HCM

JUNE 3, 2011

I’ll be speaking at Bill Kutik’s HR Technology conference for the first time this year – so will hear the results of Lexy’s HR Systems survey there. But there’s are so many other sessions that I’m looking forward to as well. blogger Jac Fitz-enz, CEO, Human Capital Source Laurie Bassi, CEO, McBassi & Co. Hope to see you there! Events HCM technology

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David Zinger

JUNE 2, 2011

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 Ensure you RSVP if you plan to attend any of these free events. Perfect Pint 123 West 45th Street New York.

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Strategic HCM

MAY 30, 2011

I’m one of three UK bloggers (with Bill Boorman and Peter Gold ) invited to participate in a ‘blogathon’ supporting what was Stepstone’s recent rebranding. So this post is simply to note that I think it’s an interesting idea –and one that I hope catches on with other companies. also think it reinforces what I see as the shift in influence to the social world (see my last but one post ).

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True Faith HR

JUNE 3, 2011

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. First, the film never explores what exactly defines "good teaching." How are charter schools hiring "better" teachers?

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Evil HR Lady

MAY 31, 2011

What is the most important relationship at the office? It just might be with your peers. Here are 6 ways to manage these sideways relationships and get ahead doing it. Ways to Manage Sideways

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David Zinger

JUNE 3, 2011

Simple answers work. but simple is not easy. work hard on simple. Employee Engagement

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Strategic HCM

MAY 31, 2011

June’s another very busy month for events, which probably means a very heavy month for blogging too. Technorati Tags: Economist , talent , summit , June , 2011 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. Events Talent management

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 3, 2011

"Cowardice asks the question is it safe? Expediency asks the question is it politic? Vanity asks the question is it popular? But conscience asks the question is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because it is right." - Martin Luther King, Jr. When was the last time you actually took a risk? No Excuses.

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 3, 2011

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. My American sensibilities make me cringe, but should I join them? Should You Get Naked With Your Boss

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David Zinger

MAY 28, 2011

Quality control. will spin right out of control. when blind eyes don’t look. Employee Engagement

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Strategic HCM

JUNE 3, 2011

Strategic HCM invites you to participate in the CedarCrestone HR Systems Survey (until July 5) CedarCrestone is requesting participation in the 2011-2012 HR Systems Survey: HR Technologies, Service Delivery Choices, and Metrics Survey, 14th Annual Edition through July 5, 2011. The survey questionnaire is available online at www.cedarcrestone.com/survey/strathcm.html. The value of HR technologies.

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 2, 2011

Success. Big title, big office, big responsibility. Leaders must be really important. mean, just walking through the front door each day is an event, right? busy calendar, lots of issues, big important bureaucratic list of stuff to accomplish. Yeah, right. When was the last time you rounded on the employees for an hour and everywhere you went someone greeted you with a smile and said your name?

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 2, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, I recently received my first performance review at my retail job, and while I was excited to see what feedback my supervisor had for me, I quickly realized the review was completely phoned in. The supervisor marked me average in every category, and at one point referred to me as Henry. My name is Jason. When I pointed this out, my supervisor admitted to being rushed and copying/pasting a lot of identical information from other evaluations. This justified the store manager in giving me a minimal raise. Should You Dispute a Performance Appraisal

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Human Resource Info4All

JUNE 2, 2011

38 Lessons I’ve Learned 1. Always swallow your pride to say you’re sorry. Being too proud to apologize is never worth it — your relationship suffers for no good benefit. 2. Possessions are worse than worthless — they’re harmful. They add no value to your life, and cost you everything. Not just the money required to buy them, but the time and money spent shopping for them, maintaining them, worrying about them, insuring them, fixing them, etc. 3. Slow down. Rushing is rarely worth it. Life is better enjoyed at a leisurely pace. 4. Goals aren’t as important as we think. Don’t go into debt.

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JUNE 1, 2011

The multigenerational workforce series will share fresh research from DDI, which has examined the perspectives of those born between 1922 and 2000 on four distinctive workplace topics: career direction, motivation, communication, and leadership

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 1, 2011

I hate saying no. As an HR professional and leader it just never makes sense for me to refuse anyone. After all, they''re reaching out to me for support. I''m supposed to be there for them, right? Getting Played One of the major pitfalls of having " can''t-say-no syndrome " is that some people will take advantage; and, despite doing this type of work for years, I sometimes don''t recognize it when it''s happening. Shame on me. I''ve learned that I have to stay focused so I can be the "player", and not be the one getting played. hate it when I learn the hard way. This is hard for me to do.

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 3, 2011

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. My American sensibilities make me cringe, but should I join them? Should You Get Naked With Your Boss

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 2, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, I recently received my first performance review at my retail job, and while I was excited to see what feedback my supervisor had for me, I quickly realized the review was completely phoned in. The supervisor marked me average in every category, and at one point referred to me as Henry. My name is Jason. When I pointed this out, my supervisor admitted to being rushed and copying/pasting a lot of identical information from other evaluations. This justified the store manager in giving me a minimal raise. Should You Dispute a Performance Appraisal

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Evil HR Lady

JUNE 2, 2011

Remember way back when, when I solicited resumes for review? Well, I finally have it reviewed and up! The reason for the delay was BNET had never done something like this before and it took some new technical skills. The programmer did a great job!) The best comments on the resume come from Alison Green at Ask a Manager , so hope over to BNET and take a look. How to Write a Resume that Gets the Interview

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NoExcusesHR

MAY 31, 2011

Allies - To unite or connect in a personal relationship. When I think of allies I often think of countries, armies, or movements all working together against a common enemy. It''s not often that I hear the term used in business. It should be though. It''s a great word. Allies. feel more confident just knowing I have allies out there.ready to help if I ever need them. Allies Are Not Automatic Developing the relationships necessary to build a network of allies takes effort. Do you ever feel overwhelmed at work? You need allies. need allies too. How do you get these allies? You will too.

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Evil HR Lady

MAY 31, 2011

What is the most important relationship at the office? It just might be with your peers. Here are 6 ways to manage these sideways relationships and get ahead doing it. Ways to Manage Sideways

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