Aurico

AUGUST 15, 2012

We are proud and honored to announce that Aurico Reports, Inc. has been chosen as the recipient of the 2012 SCORE Award for Outstanding Veteran-Owned Small Business sponsored by Insperity. We will be traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana to receive the award on Thursday, August 16th. We truly would not have been able to achieve the level of success that we have without their guidance.

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NoExcusesHR

AUGUST 14, 2012

Almost two years ago I decided to take a risk. wasn''t exactly sure what I was getting myself into; and to be honest, I was a bit scared of making myself look ( even more ) goofy than I do already. But I went for it anyway. So Many Blogs At first the concept of getting into blogging seemed a bit overwhelming. But I went for it anyway. So Little Time Next hurdle.finding the time to write.

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Peoplefluent

AUGUST 15, 2012

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 :00am. Start to Increase Productivity 20-25% through Social Technologies By Doug Ring. Last month, McKinsey & Company published a report called “ The social economy: Unlocking value and productivity through social technologies.” ” The statistics around social technologies today are astounding: there are more than 1.5 Read More » read more

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TheHRBlog

AUGUST 14, 2012

The  2011 GMAC Application Trends Survey reports overall MBA applications are still on the decline, a trend that began in 2009. Over half of participating full time programs received fewer applications than the previous year. Such declines in full and part-time study are expected throughout a recession, but one interesting finding from the report is […].

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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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Peoplefluent

AUGUST 17, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012 :00am. Bridging the Gap between Learning and Performance Management Systems By Greg Belkin and Paul Hawkins. Few would argue that a central goal of a learning management system (LMS) is to help provide the knowledge and skills employees need to succeed in their respective jobs. In a best practice, organizations: Read More » read more

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Your Smart Goals Aren’t Smart Enough — 3 Ways Your Goals Can Be the SMART-EST

ReviewSNAP

AUGUST 13, 2012

Maybe your company has identified and communicated the high-level strategic and operational targets that are critical to achieving its long-term performance goals. If this process is familiar to your organization, you’ve established a foundational performance management best practice that’s supported by most high-performing organizations. Bersin & Associates. August 2011.

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Finding Hidden Treasures – Mining for Employee Competencies

Effortless HR

AUGUST 14, 2012

Do you really know what your employee brings to the workplace?  Oh, you may know that they have the knowledge and skills needed to get the job done in an effective and efficient manner.  But, do you know the “soft” skills or attributes they bring that could be just as important as the “hard” skills they offer. What are competencies?  They could be a personal trait or an observable aspect of performance.  Activities. Types of knowledge. Technical skills, or. Motivations. So, why are competencies important? They provide a basis for coaching the employee on how to improve performance.  Analytical.

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NoExcusesHR

AUGUST 13, 2012

The human resources community seems to be obsessed with employee engagement. count myself among this group. want the people who work for my organization to feel connected, to believe in the mission, and to demonstrate that commitment in their work. There are all sorts of tools to help me measure, assess, and dig deeper into the mysterious world of employee engagement as well. No argument there.

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TheHRBlog

AUGUST 15, 2012

How long can you dance to someone else’s tune, it’s time that you try dancing to your own tune. Go through the records of most successful people and you would see a common thread; all of them were branded as failures at one or another time in their life’s journey. They could have sulked, cried […]. Accepting Oneself Leadership Self Esteem Self-Improvement Setting Goals Believe Getting Noticed HR Blog Jappreet Sethi Leadership Qualities Second World Self Improvement Susan Boyle Susie Simple US Women Leaders

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True Faith HR

AUGUST 17, 2012

It''s my birthday next Tuesday, and I''ll be celebrating with a good burger and watching the Cubs and Brewers battle for 4th place at Miller Park. Given I am in my forties, I pretty much have most of my material wishes satisfied. So, here''s what I wish for: 1. If you are a SHRM member, please vote in the 2013 Elections. Make a contribution to the SHRM Foundation. Learn how you can donate here.

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Aurico

AUGUST 16, 2012

Yahoo News has released an article featuring Aurico Reports for winning the 2012 SCORE award for Outstanding Veteran-Owned Small Business. Here is a snippet with full link below : SCORE CEO Ken Yancey says, "Aurico Reports has played a key role as a small business in America, doing its part to reinvigorate the economy. Aurico started twenty years ago in an extra bedroom, and today occupies a three story building." Read full article on Yahoo News. Awards Industry News

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NoExcusesHR

AUGUST 16, 2012

I''ve been thinking a lot about professional responsibility lately. In particular, my responsibility to give back to those who are up and coming in the world of business (any business.) Yes, I work closely with the team that reports to me, but I''m not necessarily thinking about HR. More Work? One of the common.uh, I mean, my misperceptions about giving back is that I''m too busy. Really? Were the people that helped me out sitting around with their feet up? Of course not. The reason they made an impression on me was that they were productive, professional, and yes - busy. No Excuses.

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Tim's Fusion HCM

AUGUST 15, 2012

I left the last post hanging half way through the Fusion Talent Management course I was delivering for Oracle University last week. So, what happened in the remainder of the course? We left the fun bits to the end. By the ''fun'' bits, I mean the Talent Review process. Talent Review The screen is divided into regions. The main region contains the 9-Box grid (or custom size if you want different).

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True Faith HR

AUGUST 14, 2012

Yes, I''m channeling my inner Kreskin and making the prediction that employee recognition will be one of, if not THE major workplace issue in 2022. This: For over 30 years, Wreck-It Ralph has been doing the same job as the "bad guy" in a popular video game. It features the tagline, "The story of a regular guy.just looking for a little wreck-ognition."

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45 Things

AUGUST 14, 2012

Have you ever offered your boss feedback? OK, let me rephrase that. Have you ever offered your boss feedback and lived to tell the tale? It’s not easy to talk to a boss about why you believe she bombed with a client or how she could improve her communication style. Still, it’s sort of a high-wire act, because taking one wrong step can plunge you into the abyss. Establish trust.

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NoExcusesHR

AUGUST 17, 2012

"Don’t compare yourself negatively with the giants or anyone else, rather, use them as models. Then get on with whatever it is you can accomplish with your life, and give it everything you have.” — Dr. Irene Kassorla How About You How are you going to give it " everything you have " today? Then again, maybe it''s easier to look at the successful people around you and lament your fate. No Excuses.

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Strategic HCM

AUGUST 12, 2012

But to me the whole tone of the recent press coverage is rather unfortunate really. I’d been trying to use the Olympics to reinforce to my daughters the importance of taking part in sports and other competitions rather than just winning and this argument has been blow out of the water by the press focus on gold medals (even silver has received a bit of a sniffy treatment at times). Happy Employees?

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True Faith HR

AUGUST 15, 2012

I''ve been on the road most of the day traveling from Michigan to Wisconsin, but I wanted to respond to Laurie Ruettimann ''s post on the current SHRM election. She was kind enough to vote for me, along with the rest of the 8 Man Rotation ( Lance Haun , Tim Sackett , Kris Dunn , Steve Boese ) for the 2013 SHRM Board of Directors. I can''t speak for the rest of my 8 Man Rotation brethren, and I am not sure I will have the time in 2013 to attend the SHRM Board meetings, along with the concomitant requirements of serving, but, if elected: 1. Thanks for the support Laurie.

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Working Girl

AUGUST 12, 2012

The following post was written by Dave Ryan, author of the HR Official blog. Usually when we speak of the terms ''Leaders'' or ''Leadership'', it is used in a positive context to describe an endearing quality that an individual posses. have come to know this as a nearly life-long resident of the State of Illinois. We have had some really bad leadership in this state. That’s what I am talking about.

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SuccessFactors

AUGUST 17, 2012

By Will Staney, Director of Recruiting, Strategic Programs Like many industries, the recruiting business over the last handful of years has seen a boost from social media and technology innovations, including mobile, making it more complex and candidates even more segmented across the web. The Story of a Hire The story of a hire is […]. Recruiting SuccessFactors Research

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Workday

AUGUST 14, 2012

Last month, after posting a blog on why it''s time to bury traditional financial management software, I received very interesting feedback from a reader: "So when are you going to challenge the accounting industry, accounting textbooks, and universities to update their practices?"

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Scooby Don’t: Lessons Learned from the Leadership Failures of Mystery Incorporated

DDI's Talent Management Intelligence

AUGUST 14, 2012

Although Mystery Incorporated has a perfect track record with their clients, a thorough analysis of the documentary films reveals serious failures in the organization’s management—in particular, supervisor Fred Jones. This case study will examine some of the negative leadership behaviors exhibited by Mr. Jones and their impact on the employees and clients of Mystery Incorporated

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SuccessFactors

AUGUST 15, 2012

Today’s post is the second in a series called “Recruiter Insights” by our very own recruiting team. This guest post is by Lianne Gong, Sourcer,  SuccessFactors‘ Recruiting Team. always wonder what goes on inside one’s head as they put together a resume.  As a recruiter, I have seen some pretty fantastic, arguably decent, and […]. SuccessFactors Careers Recruiter Resume Tips SuccessFactors

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SuccessFactors

AUGUST 14, 2012

By Kira Swain, Social Media Manager Social media has changed the way people interact with each other, with brands, recruiters, and thought leaders. Today you can connect with celebrities or politicians all via Twitter or Facebook. You can find old connections from past jobs on LinkedIn. Really, you can be connected 24/7 if you wanted […]. Social Media Uncategorized social media SuccessFactors SuccessFactors Careers twitter who to follow

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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.

SuccessFactors

AUGUST 13, 2012

By: Guest Post by Bonnie Graham, SAP HR globalization. It’s an inevitable challenge as your marketplace changes and new opportunities arise, perhaps in maturing countries. But are you and your employees ready to venture out of your home-base comfort zone, to do business among other cultures around the globe? The experts have a lot to […]. Cloud Events Strategic HR

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