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Thoughts on the Sort of Talent Discussions That Drive Employee Engagement
Something Different
AUGUST 25, 2016
One of the best ways that we can enhance employee experience as a function is continue to develop the mechanisms in which employees are (1) encouraged to innovate / perform and (2) are given candid, actionable feedback on how they can get better in both areas. …I will be the first person to admit I can get better at the above (as both a manager and in supporting my client group). Best, Rory.
Why People Leave Their Jobs (and How Their Reasons Should Shape Your Organization’s Talent Strategy)
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AUGUST 22, 2016
Along these lines, I have had candid discussions with peers around just this topic, and the consensus is that wanting to lead the pack/be the best doesn’t take away from our feelings of happiness for one another’s success – it just sets a new bar for the group and causes everyone to keep pushing one another to get the next title/pay/span of control progression. .
How Relationship Management Impacts Strategy Execution
Something Different
AUGUST 24, 2016
And yet when I think about the most effective teams and organizations I have worked with compared against those that have been more dysfunctional, for a surprising number of teams within the latter group some combination of effective relationship management/streamlined decision-making was missing. From there, the message must be tailored appropriately for each intended stakeholder.
The Utility of Stress
Something Different
DECEMBER 3, 2015
And I’ve seen this same cycle from others in client groups and teams I’ve supported over the years as well! …So lately I’ve found myself thinking about what drives people to better themselves. In fact, I think the key ingredient to really pushing past limits we all grapple with (such as procrastination, lethargy, fear and frustration) is properly channeling stress.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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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 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.
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Quote of the Week: “You don’t set out to build a wall…
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MARCH 30, 2015
And the past few months of white space has helped me to identify some of the gaps I have, which has lead to me developing new work skills that have made me a greater asset to the team I lead and client groups I support. For 3 months I did what I needed to do to support my client group and business, then lived – nothing more or less. You don’t start there. It just takes time.
The Importance of Honoring Service
Something Different
MAY 20, 2015
…So I support a client group that has seen a lot of retirements, lately. 1 I support lots of 30+ year employees that have had long, respectable careers and are ready to move onto the next step. <myndset.com> 1. It’s 8:30 PM on a Wednesday and I’m at the end of a 12 hour day as I sit down to right this, so I promise to make this one short. It is humbling. Best, Rory.
Today, I say Goodbye…
Something Different
JULY 31, 2015
<www.fluentu.com> …To the client group I have supported for the past 2 years. have written about goodbyes before… but I am unsure of how to do this one. I don’t have much more to say just now… but I will add that I also feel very lucky to have known and worked with each and every person in my client group and team. It will miss them.
Let’s Talk About Punching Above Your Weight…
Something Different
MARCH 31, 2015
Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson once said “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” , which is very much in the spirit of what Liz’s reader above did. <www.bearpig.co.uk> 1. …I was not always this way, though. This is (I think) the first time I’ve ever told anyone this.
Understanding Skill Based Learning for Business
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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 One significant way that training and learning organizations can play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization is by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives.
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Which Talent Should Your Organization Be Investing Resources Into? Why? A Few Thoughts…
Something Different
AUGUST 29, 2016
Along these lines, as it concerns our last group I want to share a final graph from the CEB study (again read more here and here ): ^This should trigger a few ideas around the sorts of discussions and programs you can put in place to engage your high talent/ambition population that might otherwise become a flight risk. Talent isn’t enough. Desire isn’t enough. Happy Monday.
I’ve Had Six Great Bosses in Four Years – Here’s What I’ve Learned From Each One (Part 2)
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JULY 23, 2015
My client group expanded to include supporting an executive and a half dozen directors; I had responsibility for several salaried (HR and administrative) direct reports for the first time in my career; I also now had ownership of talent management, payroll, and was the primary point of contact on all Labor Relations issues. And yet the job was without a doubt much bigger. Manager #5: .
I’ve Had Six Great Bosses in Four Years – Here’s What I’ve Learned From Each One (Part 1)
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JULY 21, 2015
In doing these things, he created a culture of open-mindedness and understanding that allowed for the most harmonious union/employer relationship I’ve ever seen… and when I moved into his role a year later, I internalized those lessons when it came to managing relationships with the employees in my client group. But honestly? want to share a bit about each of those lessons today.
The Week in HR (9.11.2015)
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
creative groups should mostly be left alone to identify a communication and work style that fits their group), while also acknowledging that there are things that need to be done across the enterprise (such as putting processes in place to ensure everyone has a voice). Check out Sackett’s piece here … and then go fill some buckets. comp/ben/payroll etc.) Check it out here.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Kineo and Oxford Group have identified five. of the talent development group really. US and The Oxford Group to implement. cohort groups within the LMS, along with a. original group for a one-day consolidation. using online resources Cohort Delivery: groups of learners work through. the program including live group activities (which we. At the same.
FLSA Proposed Changes: What You Need to Know
Something Different
JULY 3, 2015
<manpowergroupblogs.us> …So this has been all over the news lately, but I think WorldatWork is the first group to summarize the impact of the proposed regulations on businesses so succinctly. Check out their video (featuring WorldatWork Senior Practice Leader Kerry Chou) below, and share your thoughts in the comments section afterwards: Happy Friday!
Successful Hiring and the Role of Employee Personality Tests
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APRIL 22, 2015
Also, experts have found that some of the tests are discriminatory against different cultural groups. The Equal Employment Opportunity commission (EEOC) is investigating if tests have an adverse impact on certain groups, such as those with mental illnesses and others who are qualified for jobs but underperformed on the personality tests. took some type of personality test in 2014.
The Week in HR (10.9.2015)
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OCTOBER 9, 2015
This because the best teams trust and (on a larger level organizations) communicate effectively as a group, leveraging one another’s strengths while respecting differences. It’s a great read because it touches on the importance of trusting and including people across demographic and experiential lines in discussions and decision making processes.
Knowing What You Don’t Know
Something Different
APRIL 10, 2015
This lets me know that an HRBP at Google needs to be able to take a scientific/analytical approach to identifying casual factors behind the challenges facing his or her client group; must have the subject matter expertise to contextualize those challenges; and then finally needs to be able synthesize their findings into recommendations and actions that resolve said challenges. Best, Rory.
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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the talent development group. development from The Oxford Group. www.kineo.com About The Oxford Group The Oxford Group helps global organizations get the best from their. The Oxford Group offers a full curriculum of. www.oxford-group.com Kineo and The Oxford Group are part of The City & Guilds Group, a leader in global skills development. managers.
Trends in Global Benefits and Total Remuneration (Video)
Something Different
SEPTEMBER 9, 2015
Consultant, Hay Group, and David Gentleman, Global Expertise Manager, Hay Group, discuss trends outside North America, the benefits of using a consistent global rewards approach, lessons learned in creating and implementing a global total rewards strategy, and provide tips to help organizations struggling to see the benefits of a global strategy. Best, Rory.
Effective Performance Management…
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APRIL 3, 2015
<www.halogensoftware.com> …Is (mostly) all about messaging, right? I ask because this morning, whilst combing the internet for my daily dose of HR knowledge I came across the following nugget of wisdom from Kris Dunn here : Some of you that are seasoned HR Pros know the cautionary tale when it comes to employee surveys. Turgal Jr., But it’s not the ultimate tool.”. Best, Rory.
A Few Thoughts on Building Teams
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
In very low skills groups (or in groups where knowledge transfer has been optimized) this effect can be mitigated or even completely erased… but most of the time when a team loses someone the way that work gets done changes even when the headcount is replaced. <www.mindflash.com> …So today I read two interesting pieces. The first, from Patrick M.
Non-Exempt Employees Earning Less Than $50k Might Soon Become OT Eligible If…
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APRIL 14, 2015
For those wondering how these changes might impact your client group, as a starting point check out sheet #17 A, “ Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Computer & Outside Sales Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act.” …the DOL’s rumored changes to the FLSA act come to past. 1. that are currently classified as exempt eligible for overtime.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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the talent development group really to. US and The Oxford Group to implement. cohort groups within the LMS, along with a. original group for a one-day consolidation. using online resources Cohort Delivery: groups of learners work through. the program including live group activities (which we. From Performance Management. to Performance Development eGuide 2Part 2: A Roadmap. for Change In Part 1 of this eGuide, we explored the confluence. of factors that’s driving change in how performance. is managed and how organizations are moving. This all sounds.
The Importance of Articulating “Why” When Providing Feedback
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APRIL 27, 2015
And as an HR Manager supporting a pretty demographically diverse client group, for me to credibly advise leaders on how to tackle the myriad of different people challenges they face on a daily basis it’s critical that I have both a strong working and applied knowledge personally coaching individuals and teams. …Enter Work Rules! Keep it up! Direct: Thanks for the kind words!
The Thin Line Between Leadership and Manipulation
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JULY 24, 2015
” …The character goes on to note that there are many different types of leadership, but that perhaps the most powerful form that leadership can take is when the leader exercises a high degree of influence over a group (as opposed to having to use formal authority to advance his or her agenda). …Or maybe I have this wrong? Happy Friday, Rory.
A Few Thoughts on Parental Leave Policies
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AUGUST 11, 2015
One of the criticisms leveled against Netflix’s policy here is that it doesn’t cover some (or all) employees in its DVD distribution and customer service groups. The decision by Netflix here has launched a great deal of discussion about 1. There are dozens of articles about this topic out there, but I have linked to some of the best ones throughout this post. Best, Rory.
Utilizing Talent Swaps as an Employee Development Tool
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MAY 27, 2015
And yet I can’t help but note that there are also a lot of people that want more development that don’t get it, and further that there are a lot more departments in companies around the world that could flex their groups to accommodate that development but don’t. Said group could do a talent swap with another department in their function (that also has a rotational seat).
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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using online resources Cohort Delivery: groups of learners work through. the program including live group activities (which we. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. performance development systems.
A Few Thoughts on Career Progression
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APRIL 29, 2015
…I have always agonized over if my client group’s future leaders are getting the exposure to critical experiences that they need to reach the next level… whilst at the same time also worrying if their brand internally may be irrevocably harmed if they are pushed too fast. but on a personal level it has been top of mind as well. 1. Best, Rory.
Quote of the Week: “Fall in Love with the Problem…
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JULY 20, 2015
…Not the Solution.” ” – John Boudreau and Steven Rice. <www.hrstrategyforum.org> This morning I read a powerful quote in a Harvard Business Review piece here from John Boudreau and Steven Rice. Case in point: Lately I have really been bullish on the idea of having high departmental pass-through rates. …The same could also be said of most other aspects of HR.
The Use of Data Science in HR
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JULY 15, 2015
If the decision is made to house an Analytics group in HR, that team needs to be led by someone that sees the prospective value proposition and knows how to use his or her team. The result is that HR is seeing high turnover and low value add out of a department that could potentially generate enormous value for it. This Maybe so? As always, please share your comments in the section below.
The Nuance of Leadership
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JULY 2, 2015
Case in point: In one of my first Generalist roles, I supported a client group with two leaders that had very different management styles… and strengths/weaknesses. <t2bc.com> 1. Thanks to Kris Dunn for the share. …So this afternoon I came across a video on Youtube 1 wherein Netflix’s Founder Reed Hastings discusses what it means to be a good leader.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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using online resources Cohort Delivery: groups of learners work through. the program including live group activities (which we. 1Why Your Company Will Need to. Rethink Performance Management eGuide Part 1: The Argument. for Change 2 3About this Guide Organizations are increasingly. moving from traditional performance. management systems (organized as. performance development systems.
Let’s Talk About the Importance of Great Talent Assessment Ability
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JULY 10, 2015
Over the past few months, I’ve had many small-group meetings with the nominating committee chairs of some of the largest companies in the world. <www.franklincoks.org> This evening I had the pleasure of reading a great Harvard Business Review piece by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz highlighting the importance of great talent assessment skills. think I’m going to change my approach.
3 Ways To Engage Each Age Group At Work
ClearCompany HRM
JANUARY 29, 2015
What group of professionals based on generational age do you think is the most engaged in the workplace? If you guessed the very young and the older age groups, you were right. recent survey by Quantam Workplace identified the most and least engaged groups in the workplace based on age. The least engaged were older Millennials between the ages of 26 and 35 years old. Diversit
CME Group’s Talent Exchange Win
The Business of Talent Management
JULY 28, 2016
CME Group may have an answer. spoke with Hilda Harris Piell, CME Group’s chief human resources officer, to better understand how CME established the Talent Exchange. Strategy & Management CME Group development employee L&D learning and development talent exchangeIf only there was a way to make career development simple, effective and more of a win-win for all.
Managing Your 4 Key Talent Groups -
Decision-Wise
MAY 24, 2016
” Other organizations use complex models that include many groups and tiers within each group. As we work with organizations to identify and evaluate talent, we often use language around following four groups: High Potentials (aka, “Hi-Po”). The following definitions also provide development recommendations for each group. Leaders Need Feedback. Top Performers.
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