UpstartHR

APRIL 11, 2016

We were seen as a group of HR paper-pushers with a rubber stamp ready for any idea or innovation to arise so we could put a big, fat “NO” on it. Among all of the opportunities that HR leaders have, I believe that one of the most valuable is puncturing the CEO bubble by acting in a strategic advisor capacity. As I wrote some time ago, 76% of CEOs value their relationship with HR.

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UpstartHR

MAY 26, 2015

Because some employees had difficulty with the word “best,” Gallup went back to those groups and softened the word to “close” or “good,” or excluded the word “best” entirely. Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Alabama SHRM Conference. It was a great experience, and I love taking notes from other speakers throughout the day as well.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Some of my favorite pieces to publish are case studies from Brandon Hall Group’s awards program about how companies have solved actual business problems through applications of strategy, change management, learning, leadership, etc. Back in college I wrote a ton of papers for various classes. Without fail, my writing process would look like this. Write an essay based on that opinion.

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UpstartHR

MARCH 14, 2016

My goal is to make HR better, and I think that each of these groups is trying to do the same in their own respective ways.  I’m going to preface today’s discussion a bit. have been a SHRM volunteer leader since 2009. I’ve been a long-time supporter of SHRM. This is my opinion (as usual) and doesn’t mean I have stopped supporting either of these valuable organizations.

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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.

Groups

UpstartHR

JANUARY 28, 2015

My friend and colleague Trish McFarlane posted on the Brandon Hall Group blog about her recent HCMx podcast with David Wentworth. Jeanne Achille of Devon Group offers something simple, yet easy to miss. This week I’m hosting the Strategic HCM themed HR Carnival. took the SPHR exam , which focuses heavily on strategic HRM. Make sense? Are you with me? Well done, David.

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UpstartHR

MARCH 28, 2016

Just 19% of organizations say they are very satisfied with the quality of their overall technology environment, according to the 2015 Brandon Hall Group EVP study. Last week I had the chance to speak with a local HR leader. She was lamenting her company’s hideously awful HR module that was an add-on to the company accounting software. Bought a purse? Purchased a food item?

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UpstartHR

MARCH 26, 2015

Unlike many groups that offer archived webcasts, these courses fall under the “elearning” category for PHR/SPHR purposes, which means there is no cap on the number of credits you can earn. This week I connected with a wonderful person who shared something that I just had to plug here. You know I’m a fan of certification and the benefits it can bring to your career.

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UpstartHR

JUNE 22, 2015

short while back they posted an interesting piece describing how they send emails to large groups quickly. The most engaged… are first in line. Recently I read a blog post about email marketing and delivery, and that line struck me. Stick with me, because I think there’s an intriguing question it brings up. People that run companies and blogs often use delivery services to communicate with customers and readers. I use a tool called MailChimp and have for several years. In email marketing speak, engaged subscribers are those that open, read, and click through the emails.

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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.

Groups

UpstartHR

AUGUST 10, 2015

The company had been losing male employees in the 20-35 age range at 2-3 times the rate of other employee groups, and they determined that it was the long hours surrounding the birth of a new child that often contributed to the turnover. Remember, this is a dialogue, not a requirement to conform.  :-) So, as a father to three small children, you might expect me to be for this type of thing.

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UpstartHR

APRIL 24, 2015

HR wit/wisdom: Network often, so when the auditor knocks on the door, the manager wants across the board terminations, or the employee decides to tell everyone about his weekend exorcism you have a group of people on speed dial to ask questions to and to share with – we can’t do it alone! I have been thinking a lot lately as I cross the six year threshold of blogging about human resources management. started this as a tool for the entry level HR pros , but now I also teach about some fairly advanced concepts. One of the things I don’t do enough of is sharing about the community.

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UpstartHR

MAY 16, 2016

have been planning and preparing for this race since March, when I started leading a Couch to 5k running group to prepare people that wanted to train for the race. Leading volunteers is not always an easy job. Unlike employees, they are hard to fire and they may or may not be motivated enough to give their best efforts. This year was no different. and motivate people at the same time.

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UpstartHR

AUGUST 29, 2016

The Local HR Group/Chapter Let’s talk about networking. He readily agreed, and I started attending board meetings with a small group of smart, connected individuals in the local community. That year-long experience was a lot of fun, and I still talk regularly with one of my friends that I made in the group. You’ve heard of it? Well, good. But what happened next is not.

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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.

Coaching

UpstartHR

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Here’s how they set up the experimental groups: Group 1: High-Fidelity Simulation with a donation to a charitable cause Group 2: High-Fidelity Simulation without a donation to a charitable cause Group 3: Low-Fidelity Simulation with a donation to a charitable cause Group 4: Low-Fidelity Simulation without a donation to a charitable cause In the end, the company found that the low-fidelity simulation received the same amount of attention as the high-fidelity, though it cost much less to develop. Today we’re going to specifically talk about split testing.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

It also shows that this isn’t some closed group or clique–this is wide open and available to anyone willing to put in a few hours to make it happen. One of the other great things about this specific event was having some of my fellow Brandon Hall Group folks in attendance. Other than people asking me how soon the baby is due (within a few weeks), :-) the second most discussed topic is the return to the HRevolution roots of crowdsourcing the location, the non-conference space, and the small group feel. Small group discussion on creative ways to solve HR problems.

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UpstartHR

JUNE 13, 2016

Two years ago I joined Brandon Hall Group as an analyst to see if that was the direction I wanted to go with my career. I’ve been doing an informal analyst “thing” here at upstartHR since 2009, and what I learned was the “formal” analyst role isn’t all that different from what I’ve done here. That might not be super clear, but it gets us closer to home. :-) I’m also a member of the HR Federation , a group of rockstar independent analysts that covers pretty much the entire market. Honored to be associated with this illustrious group.

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 25, 2016

So that seems funny to think that she can teach groups of senior level HR pros and recruiters about strategy and tactics but doesn’t have the capability (supposedly) to work in an informal one-on-one relationship with someone less experienced. This week I’ll be in Florida for the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Conference. “What? Just ten years? ” I had to laugh.

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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.

Retention and Turnover

UpstartHR

AUGUST 31, 2015

This will be the first look at some new data from Brandon Hall Group’s latest talent acquisition survey, so if you’re interested, we’d love to have you join in. One of the things that we don’t do so well in the HR wold is measuring performance. And by that I mean our OWN performance. One of the easiest ways to start is in recruiting. Does it come down to time to fill?

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UpstartHR

MAY 7, 2015

This is when I typically create marketing copy, write my Brandon Hall Group blog posts, and do any “major” editing work that requires significant brainpower. Here’s a recent blog post on the Brandon Hall Group blog where I talk about them. General Brandon Hall Group Day in the LifeI’ve been working as an HR analyst for about a year now. 15-7:30 Kids!

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The company where my friend works has a “clan” or group of players, and each can invite other coworkers or family members to join the team. Even though some have left and moved to other jobs elsewhere, they remain tied to the group through the game and interact regularly. I see games being used quite a bit in some of the case studies I publish at work.

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UpstartHR

AUGUST 15, 2016

Many of her peers in the group have quit running and walking and are back to their old ways. We’ve probably all heard the axiom that 10,000 hours of practice is what it takes to be world-class at something (speaking, skiing, dancing, etc.) It requires uncomfortable, deliberate practice to get to the level of performance that leaves others in awe. Think of it like weightlifting.

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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.

Coaching

UpstartHR

JANUARY 13, 2015

Or maybe you have the ability to snag an audience with your senior leadership team, and you’re willing to put together a short presentation for that group. Here are a few ideas to consider based on the results of Brandon Hall Group’s Business Focus 2014: Leaders’ Top Priorities report: Talent retention—Discuss retention initiatives and any cost savings associated with reduced turnover. Originally published on the Brandon Hall Group blog. General Brandon Hall Group Communication Strategic HR Strategy So why don’t we give it a shot? How big is your “ union ?”.

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UpstartHR

MAY 4, 2015

Children are taught in traditional group classroom lectures, small group work with peers, and online tutoring sessions. I’ve been wanting to write for some time about the customization of, well, everything. think it’s fascinating that so much can be customized to your very specific, individual tastes. Personalization is in virtually everything we do. Movies/television? Give Netflix a go. Music? Check out Pandora. Hungry? Get a NatureBox with your own favorite snacks. Sports? Yes, even sports. Let me introduce you to the School of One from iZone. So what is the School of one ?

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UpstartHR

AUGUST 20, 2015

Last week I wrote a post about innovation and employee engagement over at the Brandon Hall Group blog. The basic idea is that listening to, and implementing, employee ideas is a great way to get them engaged within the business. In the post I talked about a recent Indiegogo campaign I contributed to. I’m really excited about the campaign, so I wanted to share more details here. have three kids. One is still in a car carrier, but the other two are in booster seats. Those boosters are massive, and they are tough to get in and out of the car. General Innovation

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UpstartHR

APRIL 20, 2015

Then we leap into some of the work we’re doing at Brandon Hall Group. Recently I had the pleasure of joining Trish McFarlane for an HCMx Radio podcast episode where we talked about how to use simulations in your recruiting and training initiatives. We start with a bit of my background–if you’re new here that might be interesting for you. Finally we get into the meat of the conversation–using simulations to really drive home better recruiting/selection practices and better training/development practices. It was fun and I think you’ll enjoy listening!

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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.

Performance Management

UpstartHR

APRIL 6, 2015

Originally published on the Brandon Hall Group blog The post Retain Your Older Workers (It’s Good for Business) appeared first on upstartHR. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, more than half of workers over age 60 plan to continue working in some capacity after retiring from their current career. I’ve read about the “graying of the workforce” and the impending “brain drain” for years, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the topic’s sheer magnitude. He was in a niche role and it would be very difficult to find a backfill for his position.

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Don’t be confused, because in the 30-minute interview I talk about what life is like as an analyst , what my favorite thing to do is in my daily work at Brandon Hall Group, and how the transition has been over the past 12-18 months. General Brandon Hall Group DriveThruHR HR Podcasthope you’ll check it out and let me know what you think.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Finally, Steve Boese led us on a hunt for revolutionary HR technology, and each group had to design its own solution and explore the market need, functionality, etc. This weekend was a whirlwind of activity as HRevolution swept through Saint Louis. On the drive home my good friend Allen told me that he was pumped up and excited about putting some of the ideas into action.

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 19, 2015

There were groups focused on feeding the hungry, teaching people out of poverty, educating women and children in third world countries, providing clean water in Africa, and dozens of other amazing examples of world-changing ideals. That doesn’t sound like the slate of topics for a group that is whining about how to get a “seat at the table.” ” But how?

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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.

Performance Management

UpstartHR

JANUARY 22, 2015

On Wednesday, February 5th at 1:00 EST, I’ll be co-hosting a Brandon Hall Group research spotlight where we talk about some of our recent assessments research and what you need to know. Events Brandon Hall Group Recruiting Talent Management Webinar As you know, my daily work is filled with data crunching, report publishing, and other nerdy stuff. Assessments Webinar. Wrong!

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UpstartHR

OCTOBER 12, 2015

There’s even a group of my friends that started this #PositiveHR movement on Twitter, because they believe that we have the opportunity to do great things if we are truly positive and not self-defeating at every turn. I do understand that there is a natural maturity curve as well. think we should take more time to coach and support than regulate and demand. Shift to PositiveHR?

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UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

We have a great group of long-time HRev fans living in and around the STL area, so we know that it will be a great experience for those looking for a unique HR event. We’re closing in on HRevolution 2015 in beautiful Saint Louis, and we are happy to announce the location for this year’s event. Why this place? Well, I’ll have to take you back 2010 to explain. On the fence?

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UpstartHR

JULY 13, 2015

Investing in your international HR group is as important as investing in your 401k plan or your product development. Last year I met a subject matter expert on international HR issues through my local SHRM chapter. A few months later, when I was looking at some HR challenges affecting our expatriate employees, I ran across her again. In other words, she knows what she’s doing!

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