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

AUGUST 16, 2018

Prior to using HighGround, Patagonia determined and communicated merit pay, or bonuses, and compensation, or base pay, once a year in conjunction with annual reviews. The process was based on a combination of ratings on a five-point scale and manager discretion. Patagonia redesigned its process from the ground up with HighGround.

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Kazoo

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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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 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. Ideally, your company has a technology solution in place to manage the goal-setting process so you can go back to reference your goals often and track the status of them.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The blog brings together HR practitioners through forums, groups and blog posts to present ideas to improve strategies for recruiting, employee engagement and performance management. The post Analyze THIS: What HR Experts Shared in September appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 8, 2019

Their analysts spend countless hours with successful CHROs and other top HR leaders learning about their performance management practices, and then share those details with their members. The post 2019 HR Strategies That Matter Most [GUIDE] appeared first on HighGround. But how should you adjust your own program?

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Kazoo

JANUARY 8, 2019

Their analysts spend countless hours with successful CHROs and other top HR leaders learning about their performance management practices, and then share those details with their members. The post 2019 HR Strategies That Matter Most [GUIDE] appeared first on HighGround. But how should you adjust your own program?

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Managers should always first ask themselves if sharing information helps individuals do their jobs better? Here’s a few examples. Managers have an opportunity to help employees feel more engaged and connected to their organization by helping them understand how their work impacts the broader company goals.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2019

Tips for new managers: Discuss career goals early and often. Your performance management platform should incorporate some sample questions to guide this conversation. This is something that can blindside new managers, who are used to being a part of the team culture, not controlling it. Be an active listener.

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Kazoo

MARCH 1, 2017

In fact, leadership should set the example for aggressively pursuing growth. Many people are promoted through the ranks because they were top performers in their specific roles. 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.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 22, 2016

For example, an employee may set a goal to be promoted to their team’s director. As part of that process, they set a goal to become a manager on the team. The post Keep It Moving: Expand Your Feedback Circle for a Clearer Picture of Performance appeared first on HighGround. Keep changing, growing and adapting your plans.

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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. The takeaway?

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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

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. HR is responsible for creating a performance management process and selecting the engagement platform that managers and employees will use to communicate.

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