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MARCH 6, 2013
In case of my 7 year old daughter, all significant behavioral and habit changes have been a result of “face time” – time spent one to one to inspire, inform and involve her. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
Benjamin Zander’s book “ The Art of Possibility ” starts with this story: A shoe factory sends two marketing scouts to a region of Africa to study the prospects for expanding business. One sends back a telegram saying, SITUATION HOPELESS. NO ONE WEARS SHOES. MORE
MARCH 7, 2013
Sometimes we face challenges as leaders that burn a tremendous amount of energy in the moment. That moment can last days or even weeks. That moment can be downright draining. Did any of us really believe that leading was going to be easy? Expectations Oh to be twenty-seven again as I landed my first management job. I was fired up, ready to make a difference, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing. MORE
MARCH 7, 2013
Workplace violence is every employer’s nightmare. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration , each year nearly two million Americans report that they had been victims of workplace violence. Whether that violence comes in the form of physical assault, threats or verbal abuse, it can cause serious harm to your employees, to employee morale and to the smooth operation of your business. MORE
MARCH 6, 2013
Nailing the Evidence. Employee engagement the evidence from Engage for Success. I appreciate this slide presentation from Engage for Success on the evidence or business case for engagement. Watch it and let’s be done with this discussion about whether engagement does or does not make a difference for business. The evidence is clear. Employee engagement make a significant difference. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
Last Friday , I discussed my battles with absenteeism in the classroom. Not only do students suffer in their performance by missing class, but it creates more work for me in terms of time grading poor answers on exams. Where absenteeism poses a particular problem beyond just missing class is when assignments are due or exams are scheduled. MORE
MARCH 6, 2013
I recently had to get rid of my computer keyboard because the Super Glue I spilled on it made it difficult to use. So did the red fingernail polish that covered the letters “L” “I” and “9.” (OK, OK, I don’t use the 9 very much, but still.) I destroyed the keyboard because I was multitasking. MORE
MARCH 6, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 :00am. Good Faith Efforts: 3 Important Tips to Ensure You Are OFCCP-Compliant By Julia Mendez. What are the most critical topics in human capital management that should be on your radar in 2013? Topic #7: Good Faith Efforts. MORE
MARCH 5, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 :00am. Addressing the Strategic and Tactical Sides of Compensation Management By Jeanie Adkins. MORE
MARCH 8, 2013
Did you know that 19 million Americans plan to leave their jobs in 2013 ? According to World at Work , if an employee is dissatisfied with his/her manager, there is an 80 percent chance he/she is disengaged. MORE
MARCH 5, 2013
The 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the “Dream Team”, was described by American journalists as the greatest sports team ever assembled. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
Hi Amelia, I work for a large investment bank. How could we integrate employee recognition into our traditional, hierarchy-based culture? There is no time like the present to incorporate online thank yous into a traditional metrics-based culture. As an example, some of the most critical—and thankless—roles are in the backend office of the investment institution. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
It’s Employee Appreciation Week! What are some last-minute and inexpensive ways to let our employees know we care? You’re right—Employee Appreciation Week is here! This is a chance to let your employees know that their hard work is not only appreciated but has a significant impact on the company. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
After months of development, A chievers is proud to announce our new suite of data-driven reports and analytics. We believe that everything should be made as simple as possible, so we crafted this release to provide the maximum amount of information with the simplest possible interface. MORE
MARCH 5, 2013
On Tuesday evening, February 26, Jim Ware was invited to speak with talk radio host Turi Ryder (WGN 720 radio in Chicago, Illinois) to discuss his perspectives on the mandate issued by Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, that all Yahoo! employees would be required to come into the corporate offices every day rather than working from home. That edict has clearly been highly controversial; it has generated an unusual, and unexpected, amount of press commentary. Jim's interview with Ms. MORE
MARCH 6, 2013
We know that workplace conflict often stems from differences – whether those are differences in age or gender – or simply differences of opinion or perspective. As leaders, we need to be paying close attention so we know when those differences begin to escalate MORE
MARCH 7, 2013
Are you game? In a survey by Pew Research Center, 53% of people surveyed said that, by 2020, the use of gamification will be widespread , while 42% predicted that, by 2020, gamification will not evolve to be a larger trend except in specific realms. Gamification 2020: What Is the Future of Gamification? Commentary. There is a strong connection between employee engagement and gamification. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
HR managers in higher education institutions need to find an easy way to streamline the performance management process. But they have the same question we’ve heard from many businesses: How do we manage performance across a varied workforce when we have practically no budget? MORE
MARCH 7, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013 :00am. How Balanced is Your Workforce? By Lois Melbourne. What are the most critical topics in human capital management that should be on your radar in 2013? Topic #8: Workforce Imbalance. Human Resources is a balancing act. MORE
MARCH 5, 2013
I'm blue with a little gold thrown in. If you want to know what I'm talking about, read this latest story I did for Gannett/USA Today. There's a reason you probably don't get along with some of your co-workers. They're different from you. And the boss likes it that way. MORE
MARCH 6, 2013
Today’s post is the another in a series called “Recruiter Insights” by our very own recruiting team. This week, Pete Lawson, Recruiter, SuccessFactors‘ Recruiting Team, shares his thoughts on what you should know before your first phone interview. Who are they? Although this one seems obvious, you would be surprised. Most recruiters will ask […]. SuccessFactors Careers interview Pete Lawson Recruiter Insights MORE
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MARCH 8, 2013
We all do a little self-talk from time to time. Okay, everyday we practice this technique whether we know it or not. It just seems to happen. We strategize options, consider our strengths, and then make decisions to move forward. MORE
MARCH 8, 2013
SuccessFactors, an SAP company, has offices all around the world. One of our fastest growing locations is Bangalore, India. There are a number of UI Engineering positions that we are looking for the right person to fill. Are you that person? Check out our infographic to find out! Check out all of our Engineering Jobs […]. SuccessFactors Careers Bangalore infographic Jobs UI Engineer MORE
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MARCH 4, 2013
In the health care industry we talk about risk a lot. Whether it has to do with patient safety, managing potential problems, or dealing with information technology threats, risk is a part of life. We don''t have a corner on the term though, every business large or small has to deal with it. MORE
MARCH 4, 2013
11 AM Pacific Standard Time. March 21, 2012. Free, but advance registration is required. The next "Talking About Tomorrow" conversation will be on Thursday, March 21 , at 11 AM Pacific time (note this is a special time for this month only). And the one after that will be on April 18 , 2013, at 9 AM PDT. On March 21 we would be crazy not to discuss the Marissa Mayer/Yahoo! "no-work-from-home" no-work-from-home" edict and the ensuing debate about telecommuting and working anywhere/anytime. MORE
MARCH 8, 2013
It's almost impossible to keep up with the global debate on telecommuting and flexible work these days. As my good friend and colleague Chris Hood of CBRE put it recently, "Marissa Mayer [CEO of Yahoo!] has done all of us who believe in flexible working a big favor.". More people than ever are talking about it, debating it, and thinking about the pros and cons of requiring people to come to the office (or enabling them to work from other locations, including their homes). link]. MORE
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45 Things
MARCH 5, 2013
I'm blue with a little gold thrown in. If you want to know what I'm talking about, read this latest story I did for Gannett/USA Today. There's a reason you probably don't get along with some of your co-workers. They're different from you. And the boss likes it that way.
Reviewsnap
MARCH 4, 2013
HR managers in higher education institutions need to find an easy way to streamline the performance management process. But they have the same question we’ve heard from many businesses: How do we manage performance across a varied workforce when we have practically no budget?
NoExcusesHR
MARCH 4, 2013
In the health care industry we talk about risk a lot. Whether it has to do with patient safety, managing potential problems, or dealing with information technology threats, risk is a part of life. We don''t have a corner on the term though, every business large or small has to deal with it.
Peoplefluent
MARCH 5, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 :00am. Addressing the Strategic and Tactical Sides of Compensation Management By Jeanie Adkins.
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45 Things
MARCH 6, 2013
I recently had to get rid of my computer keyboard because the Super Glue I spilled on it made it difficult to use. So did the red fingernail polish that covered the letters “L” “I” and “9.” (OK, OK, I don’t use the 9 very much, but still.) I destroyed the keyboard because I was multitasking.
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NoExcusesHR
MARCH 8, 2013
We all do a little self-talk from time to time. Okay, everyday we practice this technique whether we know it or not. It just seems to happen. We strategize options, consider our strengths, and then make decisions to move forward.
True Faith HR
MARCH 4, 2013
Last Friday , I discussed my battles with absenteeism in the classroom. Not only do students suffer in their performance by missing class, but it creates more work for me in terms of time grading poor answers on exams. Where absenteeism poses a particular problem beyond just missing class is when assignments are due or exams are scheduled.
Peoplefluent
MARCH 7, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013 :00am. How Balanced is Your Workforce? By Lois Melbourne. What are the most critical topics in human capital management that should be on your radar in 2013? Topic #8: Workforce Imbalance. Human Resources is a balancing act.
Achievers
MARCH 8, 2013
Did you know that 19 million Americans plan to leave their jobs in 2013 ? According to World at Work , if an employee is dissatisfied with his/her manager, there is an 80 percent chance he/she is disengaged.
Speaker: Denise Dresler, Director of Talent Acquisition, Avature
What was once traditionally used only in the software industry is making its way to the recruiting and talent acquisition space: agile methodologies. Join Denise Dresler, Talent Acquisition Director at Avature, where she will be discussing how to take this nontraditional approach of agile talent acquisition and effectively incorporate it into your hiring processes.
SuccessFactors
MARCH 8, 2013
SuccessFactors, an SAP company, has offices all around the world. One of our fastest growing locations is Bangalore, India. There are a number of UI Engineering positions that we are looking for the right person to fill. Are you that person? Check out our infographic to find out! Check out all of our Engineering Jobs […]. SuccessFactors Careers Bangalore infographic Jobs UI Engineer
David Zinger
MARCH 6, 2013
Nailing the Evidence. Employee engagement the evidence from Engage for Success. I appreciate this slide presentation from Engage for Success on the evidence or business case for engagement. Watch it and let’s be done with this discussion about whether engagement does or does not make a difference for business. The evidence is clear. Employee engagement make a significant difference.
Peoplefluent
MARCH 6, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 :00am. Good Faith Efforts: 3 Important Tips to Ensure You Are OFCCP-Compliant By Julia Mendez. What are the most critical topics in human capital management that should be on your radar in 2013? Topic #7: Good Faith Efforts.
Achievers
MARCH 5, 2013
The 1992 United States men’s Olympic basketball team, nicknamed the “Dream Team”, was described by American journalists as the greatest sports team ever assembled.
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Not all HR & payroll is the same, but it can look pretty similar. If your current platform isn’t meeting your needs, let us walk you through how to differentiate between providers and give you some tips on how to select a platform that works best for your business.
NoExcusesHR
MARCH 7, 2013
Sometimes we face challenges as leaders that burn a tremendous amount of energy in the moment. That moment can last days or even weeks. That moment can be downright draining. Did any of us really believe that leading was going to be easy? Expectations Oh to be twenty-seven again as I landed my first management job. I was fired up, ready to make a difference, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing.
David Zinger
MARCH 7, 2013
Are you game? In a survey by Pew Research Center, 53% of people surveyed said that, by 2020, the use of gamification will be widespread , while 42% predicted that, by 2020, gamification will not evolve to be a larger trend except in specific realms. Gamification 2020: What Is the Future of Gamification? Commentary. There is a strong connection between employee engagement and gamification.
Future of Work
MARCH 8, 2013
It's almost impossible to keep up with the global debate on telecommuting and flexible work these days. As my good friend and colleague Chris Hood of CBRE put it recently, "Marissa Mayer [CEO of Yahoo!] has done all of us who believe in flexible working a big favor.". More people than ever are talking about it, debating it, and thinking about the pros and cons of requiring people to come to the office (or enabling them to work from other locations, including their homes). link].
Achievers
MARCH 4, 2013
After months of development, A chievers is proud to announce our new suite of data-driven reports and analytics. We believe that everything should be made as simple as possible, so we crafted this release to provide the maximum amount of information with the simplest possible interface.
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You get a job perk! And You get a job perk! Everyone gets job perks! While these perks may have helped get that stellar candidate’s foot in the door, this dynamic of severely low unemployment combined with a historically high job open rate continues with no immediate end in sight. Employers will do well to zero in on one lever many have been avoiding pulling: the almighty salary increase.
Insperity
MARCH 7, 2013
Workplace violence is every employer’s nightmare. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration , each year nearly two million Americans report that they had been victims of workplace violence. Whether that violence comes in the form of physical assault, threats or verbal abuse, it can cause serious harm to your employees, to employee morale and to the smooth operation of your business.
QAspire
MARCH 6, 2013
In case of my 7 year old daughter, all significant behavioral and habit changes have been a result of “face time” – time spent one to one to inspire, inform and involve her.
Future of Work
MARCH 5, 2013
On Tuesday evening, February 26, Jim Ware was invited to speak with talk radio host Turi Ryder (WGN 720 radio in Chicago, Illinois) to discuss his perspectives on the mandate issued by Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, that all Yahoo! employees would be required to come into the corporate offices every day rather than working from home. That edict has clearly been highly controversial; it has generated an unusual, and unexpected, amount of press commentary. Jim's interview with Ms.
Achievers
MARCH 4, 2013
It’s Employee Appreciation Week! What are some last-minute and inexpensive ways to let our employees know we care? You’re right—Employee Appreciation Week is here! This is a chance to let your employees know that their hard work is not only appreciated but has a significant impact on the company.
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As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.
DDI
MARCH 6, 2013
We know that workplace conflict often stems from differences – whether those are differences in age or gender – or simply differences of opinion or perspective. As leaders, we need to be paying close attention so we know when those differences begin to escalate
QAspire
MARCH 4, 2013
Benjamin Zander’s book “ The Art of Possibility ” starts with this story: A shoe factory sends two marketing scouts to a region of Africa to study the prospects for expanding business. One sends back a telegram saying, SITUATION HOPELESS. NO ONE WEARS SHOES.
Future of Work
MARCH 4, 2013
11 AM Pacific Standard Time. March 21, 2012. Free, but advance registration is required. The next "Talking About Tomorrow" conversation will be on Thursday, March 21 , at 11 AM Pacific time (note this is a special time for this month only). And the one after that will be on April 18 , 2013, at 9 AM PDT. On March 21 we would be crazy not to discuss the Marissa Mayer/Yahoo! "no-work-from-home" no-work-from-home" edict and the ensuing debate about telecommuting and working anywhere/anytime.
Achievers
MARCH 4, 2013
Hi Amelia, I work for a large investment bank. How could we integrate employee recognition into our traditional, hierarchy-based culture? There is no time like the present to incorporate online thank yous into a traditional metrics-based culture. As an example, some of the most critical—and thankless—roles are in the backend office of the investment institution.
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