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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For example, we assume a company is more serious and reserved if they use dark or muted colors, whereas brighter colors tell us that a brand is fun, light-hearted, or perhaps kid-friendly. For example, “The Dollar Tree” states its main differentiator right in its name (e verything is a dollar or less ). Energetic!).

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FEBRUARY 24, 2016

For example, a core HighGround value is to “Decide with Data.” At HighGround we’ve created value-based interview guides that challenge hiring teams to be more thoughtful throughout the interview process. The post Adding “Value” to Your Interview Process appeared first on HighGround. How did you handle that situation?”

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Kazoo

MAY 29, 2019

Last month when we launched Kazoo (formerly YouEarnedIt/HighGround), we also announced Paul Pellman as our new CEO. During the process, we knew we wanted to maintain the positive buzz in the industry for what YouEarnedIt and HighGround accomplished for customers of all sizes. So without further ado, meet Paul!

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Kazoo

MARCH 27, 2018

A real-world example of performance management transformation. The company’s sales employees who set goals using HighGround perform 22% better on quota attainment than those without. The post The “How” Behind Performance Management Transformation [Webinar Recap] appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Extra tip : Here are some examples of specific, actionable, measurable, and deadline-driven goals: Take the HTML for Beginners Course at UIC by March 31, 2016. The post 5 Tips for Setting Achievable Professional Goals appeared first on HighGround. Additionally, be open to adjusting the deadline if necessary.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The scene opens in 2019, when companies YouEarnedIt and HighGround merge to become Kazoo… Mid-2019 our new company, Kazoo, set off to design a new user experience: combining our award-winning Recognition & Rewards and Performance Management platforms into a single Employee Experience Platform.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

These awards shows are good examples of how “old school” organizations took a revamped look at their traditions. For example, instead of giving employees annual, monetary-based service awards, organizations can shift to real-time, non-monetary recognition. So what does this have to do with HR? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

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Kazoo

JUNE 1, 2017

Share real-world, tangible examples of how happier employees lead to a better customer experience. appeared first on HighGround. We turned to the experts within the employee engagement and customer experience industries to: Understand how and why employee engagement and customer experience are connected.

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Kazoo

JULY 18, 2017

For employees who interact with clients solo (think call center representatives or those who install in-home systems of some sort, for example), customers themselves are better (and sometimes only ) firsthand assessors of performance. When an employee only interfaces with customers. If there’s a gap between current and historical perception.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In a follow up post, we’ll share examples of feedback that should be avoided, as well as specific ones that should be emulated. The post Three Considerations for Delivering Performance Feedback appeared first on HighGround. Here are three factors that have a big impact on how feedback should be delivered. Length of tenure.

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Kazoo

JUNE 14, 2016

For example, employee engagement solutions like HighGround help employees track progress in real-time and create an achievement log for management to reference. The post The Retroactive vs. Proactive Performance Management Approach appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

MARCH 12, 2018

Here are some examples of questions that will help employees get the most out of feedback in different scenarios. The post Employee Feedback That Matters: Ask These Three Questions to Advance Your Career appeared first on HighGround. We all have unique backgrounds, skillsets, environments, challenges, goals… the list goes on and on.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 30, 2016

Take these two, for example: “Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” The post Let’s Talk About Goals appeared first on HighGround. Now, we’ve all seen and heard hundreds of quotes meant to inspire us.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

For example, “How would you rate the hotel room service food quality?” For example, your sales team speaks a different language than your engineering group. The post How to Write a Feedback Survey Perfect for Your Team appeared first on HighGround. Chances are a feedback survey immediately followed.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Too often employees are promoted to management positions for the wrong reasons – either to reward someone for a long tenure or because they’ve reached their limit as an individual contributor, for example. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in September appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 31, 2017

She shares real-world examples from companies like Basecamp, who relies on getting hiring right vs. micromanaging employees who weren’t the best fit from the start. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in August appeared first on HighGround. Better Manage Remote Employees. Hat tip: @AlisonDeNisco.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

For example, if a manager encourages you to work on your relationships with clients, set a goal to schedule coffee or lunch with a new client each month. The post The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback appeared first on HighGround. Ask for specific ways to change or adjust your behavior. To properly give feedback: Come prepared.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 8, 2019

For example, it’s great to know that learning and development programs need to be more strategic, and what organizations gain from making changes. The post 2019 HR Strategies That Matter Most [GUIDE] appeared first on HighGround. We’ve done this because we understand that knowing what to do is half the battle.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 8, 2019

For example, it’s great to know that learning and development programs need to be more strategic, and what organizations gain from making changes. The post 2019 HR Strategies That Matter Most [GUIDE] appeared first on HighGround. We’ve done this because we understand that knowing what to do is half the battle.

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Kazoo

MARCH 27, 2017

For example, when a company values customer service above anything else, it will drive every team’s action – not just those who are customer-facing. The post Organizational Alignment Isn’t Just HR Jargon appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Here’s a few examples. The post How Transparent Employee Feedback Increases Motivation appeared first on HighGround. Managers should always first ask themselves if sharing information helps individuals do their jobs better? If the answer is no, then the information shouldn’t be shared. How employees compare to each other.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 29, 2019

Tips for new managers: Set the example. Tips for New Managers appeared first on HighGround. When you go from being part of a team to leading a team, you become in charge of the work environment you create for employees. Want your team to gossip less or cut the all-day chatter? Don’t take part in it. Lead with reason, not emotion.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Surveying employees can also help to better determine, as examples, the preferred frequency of coaching sessions or how they like to receive feedback. The post Performance Management System False Positives: 3 Ways Your Data Could Be Lying appeared first on HighGround. Goal #3: Foster a positive, dynamic culture of collaboration.

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Kazoo

MARCH 15, 2017

For example, project-based work is more common than ever. The post How to Get onto Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For List appeared first on HighGround. It only happens when people bring their unique and essential skills together. Are you actively working toward being a best place to work?

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Kazoo

MARCH 30, 2017

The best employees – or players in the case of the Cubs – are those they are put in an environment where they can thrive, but also encourage and be an example to others around them. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in March appeared first on HighGround.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

For example, Some companies waver for months (or years) on the best approach to something as straightforward as a time off policy or tuition reimbursement. The post Building an Intentional Company Culture appeared first on HighGround. Culture frameworks streamline all human capital decisions. Follow her on Twitter at @ChiefHRChampion.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 22, 2016

For example, an employee may set a goal to be promoted to their team’s director. The post Keep It Moving: Expand Your Feedback Circle for a Clearer Picture of Performance appeared first on HighGround. They may discover that there’s a better way to achieve their goals or that they should be after a different outcome entirely.

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Kazoo

MAY 29, 2019

Last month when we launched Kazoo (formerly YouEarnedIt/HighGround), we also announced Paul Pellman as our new CEO. During the process, we knew we wanted to maintain the positive buzz in the industry for what YouEarnedIt and HighGround accomplished for customers of all sizes. So without further ado, meet Paul!

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Kazoo

MARCH 15, 2017

For example, project-based work is more common than ever. The post How to Get onto Forbes’ Best Companies to Work For List appeared first on HighGround. It only happens when people bring their unique and essential skills together. Are you actively working toward being a best place to work?

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Hiring a professional employer organization (PEO) to perform your administrative and day-to-day HR tasks is a great example of this. The post Why Your Employee Experience Should Be Part of Your Growth Strategy appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 4, 2016

If an organization is trying to shift their culture in any way, for example, recruiters play a big role in helping to do so by bringing in new employees that have those desired traits. Taking a Cue From Presidential Politics appeared first on HighGround. That sounds like a presidential platform, doesn’t it?

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Kazoo

JUNE 5, 2018

It’s a little harder if you’re focused on, for example, having the best customer satisfaction, as goals like these are qualitative. The post Creating a Winning Culture Like a Sports Team appeared first on HighGround. If your goals are revenue-based, expressing the score is easy because your objectives are quantitative.

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MARCH 8, 2016

In yesterday’s Advisor , we heard from Vip Sandhir, CEO and founder of HighGround®, on the topic of employee engagement. A concrete example of this change is the rise of the “Chief People Officer.” Today we’ll hear what he has to say about how to help increase engagement. Who is responsible for increasing employee engagement?

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Kazoo

MAY 22, 2018

Things have been in full swing over here at HighGround since CEO Andee Harris took the helm, so much so that we haven’t had time to stop and introduce her on the blog. Andee celebrated her two-year HighGround anniversary last month and was previously our Chief Engagement Officer. What are you really proud of at HighGround?

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Kazoo

APRIL 6, 2017

Jason Averbrook, CEO and Co-founder of LeapGen, and Laura Seamans, VP of Organizational Effectiveness for ACT, recently shared their experiences and insights during a webinar called “Workplace Engagement Decoded” moderated by HighGround Chief Engagement Officer, Andee Harris an co-hosted by the Human Capital Institute.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

There are still a few warehouse and retail employees with limited access to computers who are not using all our tools on HighGround. For example, were people upset with the variability regarding degree of difficulty on the goals once they were exposed? You don’t have to solve for everyone to solve for most employees.

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MARCH 1, 2017

In fact, leadership should set the example for aggressively pursuing growth. The Uber driver who confronted Kalanick was an extreme but relevant example of how front-line employees are in the best position to give performance feedback. The post When Leadership Acknowledges Shortcomings appeared first on HighGround.

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