QAspire

JUNE 17, 2012

My last post emphasized on balancing processes and practices with emotion when leading projects. HR folks know this as “employee engagement”. In simplest terms, people have a choice to do a great job or a mediocre one. They exercise this choice based on the emotional connection with purpose of project/team/organization. Why all this buzz around

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JUNE 18, 2012

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Peoplefluent

JUNE 21, 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012 :00am. Good Faith Efforts: No Proof – Game Over! By Randy Jesberg. If an employer's good faith recruiting efforts don't yield measurable results, did they really happen? According to the OFCCP the answer is “No!” ” For the federal contractor community, when it comes to Good Faith Efforts (GFE), lack of proof means failure during an OFCCP audit.

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 19, 2012

The following post is another in the #NoFearHR series between Mike VanDervort and me discussing human resources, social media, and professional life. never thought about it! think many of our colleagues take this same approach when they consider using data in their professional lives, particularly when it comes to something so new, and constantly evolving as social media. What Are We Afraid Of?

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David Zinger

JUNE 19, 2012

The Engaged Listener Equation. Introduction. Are you an engaged and engaging listener? Have you leveraged the power of listening to draw more engagement out of the people you work with? Here is a cogent formula to help you capitalize on the 3 main elements of engaged listening. The equation. Listen for content, emotion, and intention. This skill is based on your ability to hear what is being said and to find an engaging way to respond to what was said. Content: What? What is speaker saying and not saying? You listen to the actual words and ideas communicated by the person speaking. 

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 20, 2012

I get fired up about Human Resources work. Not because I''m supposed to.and not because it''s my job.but because it matters. Doing HR well can actually make a difference. These are some of my favorites, and yes, they are fairly easy to see. But sometimes we don''t notice our impact until someone brings it to our attention. What happened next really surprised me. Stunned. His words threw me off.

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Strategic HCM

JUNE 18, 2012

I’ve already posted on some of the morning session’s from last week’s Economist Talent Management Summit. After lunch I was due to moderate a panel featuring Ryan Blair but he didn’t show up, so Lucian Tarnowski stepped into Ryan’s shoes, I stepped into Lucian’s, and Robert Guest, the Economist’s business editor stepped into mine. Events Social media Talent management

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Peoplefluent

JUNE 19, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 :00am. Five Steps for Effective Succession Planning By Greg Belkin. When it comes to succession planning , HR managers are under pressure to build a strong, effective and sustainable leadership pipeline. However, this is easier said than done.

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APQC

JUNE 19, 2012

This article discusses the benefits of implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). It includes benchmarks from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in Logistics. Additionally, courtesy of APQC’s alliance with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), it draws on research contained in “Item-level RFID: Future Direction – Current Status," a series of research reports co-sponsored by CSCMP, VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association), and the University of Arkansas. Manage logistics and warehousing Print Retail/Catalog/Mail Order

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 18, 2012

I was fortunate to take last week off for a vacation. Finally some family time (almost) disconnected from email and twitter (at least from an obligation standpoint), and really unwound from the pace that consumes us all in everyday life. One of the perks of having so much downtime is the chance to read a book that you want to read, not one that you have to read. No Excuses.

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SuccessFactors

JUNE 21, 2012

Kira Swain, Social Media Manager Last week, we wrapped up our third and final SuccessConnect event in London. Even though London was a bit chillier than it was back at SuccessFactors HQ, we still had a fantastic event with lots of insightful sessions, informative keynotes, and great customer interactions. We even dined with dinosaurs at […]. Events Social Media #sconnect events london social media successconnect

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TheHRBlog

JUNE 19, 2012

Last week I met up with a former client who I had not seen for some time. He was disappointed with himself because, although he had set himself some career goals for the New Year, everyday stuff had taken over and he had done absolutely nothing about them.  I persuade him that all was not […]. Career Tips Lifestyle Tips Self-Improvement Setting Goals Success Success Strategies Tips For Employees career Getting A Promotion Goal Setting Harness Energy HR Blog Human resources Increasing Productivity Jappreet Sethi Managing Stress New Year Performance Management Work-Life Balance

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APQC

JUNE 18, 2012

In the wake of the Great Recession of 2008-2009, the U.S. business sector is taking stock of its managerial tools. Which strategies or tactics proved most effective in helping senior managers detect and respond to fast-moving marketplace events? What did managers see coming? What caught them by surprise? How did they react to a financial outlook that suddenly turned dark and scary? Were they able to change their operating plans, re-allocate resources and/or cut the right costs at the right time and avoid cash flow damage? read more. Perform planning/budgeting/forecasting 8.1.1.3

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NoExcusesHR

JUNE 22, 2012

Ahhh.behold the excitement around the arrival of a new leader. The department has been struggling, and now that Knight in Shining Bureaucratic Armor is on the horizon. Woo hoo! Everything will certainly be " fixed " once the new champion of all that is right about management walks through the front door. Seriously! Is That You? Did you even realize the depth of the situation? Well played. to start.

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SuccessFactors

JUNE 20, 2012

By Anke Doerzapf, LoB HCM Solutions at SAP With SuccessFactors joining the SAP family, I couldn’t wait to meet Jeff Diana, the SuccessFactors Chief People Officer. I got some great insight into a great leader so I wanted to share my interview with Jeff. What’s your favorite book on HR and why? Jack Welch, “Straight […]. Recruiting SuccessFactors Research Uncategorized hr Jeff Diana sap

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TheHRBlog

JUNE 19, 2012

It’s hard to forgive. The hardest part is not knowing where to start. We know that we should forgive those who have hurt is. Not necessarily because they deserve to be forgiven but more for our benefit. Forgiveness leaves the past behind and allows us to move on once and for all. This post will […]. Accepting Oneself Lifestyle Tips Self Esteem Self-Improvement Stress Stress Management Forgive Forgiveness Happiness Harness Energy Healing HR Blog Increasing Productivity Jappreet Sethi Managing Stress Problem Solving Self Healing Self Improvement Tips For Managers Workplace Conflicts

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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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APQC

JUNE 18, 2012

APQC''s Open Standards Benchmarking for payroll begins analysis of the payroll process by asking for the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees in each of three separate functions: report time, report payroll taxes, and manage pay. Based upon the current base of participating organizations, APQC has discovered an opportunity for cost savings and functional improvement within the payroll function. Payroll Finance and Accounting Benchmarks and Metrics 8.5 Process payroll 8.5.1.2 Collect and record employee time worked 8.5.2.1 Enter employee time worked into payroll system Print

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APQC

JUNE 18, 2012

One concern senior managers wanted to explore was a better understanding of the drivers of days sales outstanding (DSO). DSO is an efficiency measure that indicates how well an organization handles its credit and collection policies. Although there are different calculations for DSO, the drivers are the same. Cash Management Working Capital Management Finance and Accounting Articles and White Papers 8.2.4.2 Analyze delinquent account balances 8.7.2 Manage cash 8.7.2.2 Manage cash equivalents 8.7.2.5 Manage cash flows Print

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APQC

JUNE 18, 2012

Centralizing the set up and maintenance of the chart of accounts is an APQC best practice for Accounts Payable. The centralization creates an internal control. In addition, organizations can ensure the use and consistency of the standardized chart of accounts definition, reduce errors in general ledger entry, and reduce errors in management and financial reporting. General Accounting and Reporting Internal controls Accounts Payable Finance and Accounting Best Practices and Business Drivers 8.0 Manage Financial Resources 8.3.1 Manage policies and procedures 8.3.2.1

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SuccessFactors

JUNE 18, 2012

By Kira Swain, Social Media Manager For those of you who missed it, we opened all three SuccessConnect events with an original song and dance number by The Water Coolers. We’ve had many requests for the lyrics to the song so we decided to post them here. Remember, we are HR in the house! HR […]. Events Uncategorized #sconnect hr in the house successconnect the watercoolers

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