Kazoo

MARCH 29, 2018

But plagued by a talent shortage that stretches across nearly all industries, HR leaders have been tasked with revamping retention strategies for the modern workforce. For this reason, the implementation process of new HR technology is just as important as the new system or tool itself.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

So far we’ve discussed how the complexity of your organization and various technology costs have an impact on your decision to build a recognition and rewards program in-house or hire a solution provider. This post dives into the technology side of your program and how it can also be impacted by your decision.

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Kazoo

JULY 17, 2018

You’ve identified your needs, researched HR strategies, chosen a technology partner and launched your real-time performance management and/or social recognition platform. One HighGround client created a Chuck Norris-themed badge to celebrate its “Day of Awesomeness.”. Your job here is done, right?

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

HighGround offers a variety of feedback types including: Group feedback. You can learn more about HighGround Check-Ins here and feedback here. What type of training was provided to the managers so they’re not just “complying” with HR? What role does an HRIS play in the implementation of HighGround?

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, I talk with Autumn Spehar, HR Director at Stout Advisory, about how her company made a radical change in its approach to performance management. Check out the show below: Show Notes Performance management is one of the most hated HR systems in existence.

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Kazoo

JUNE 20, 2017

While recognition technologies are often thought of as “nice to have,” solutions like HighGround are a valuable investment. In a recent study , HR teams that spent at least 1% of payroll on a values-driven recognition system perceived their system helped deliver a stronger ROI and attracted more new job candidates.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

No, not the country, the HR industry legend China Gorman. Here’s the bird’s eye view: she has extensive HR consulting experience, with leadership stints at the Great Place to Work Institute and SHRM. It was just reported last week that Gorman will help re-launch the HR Tech World conference, now branded as Unleash.

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Kazoo

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret that HR departments understand why they need to focus on better employee engagement but the focus has now shifted to how to actually make change. They’re starting to instill systems that empower continuous feedback, allowing employees to alter behaviors when necessary and develop skills more quickly.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The Society of Human Resource Management estimated that organizations that spent at least 1% of payroll on their recognition system saw a positive impact on ROI, productivity, branding, employee relationships, engagement, etc. This blog post will explore some things to consider before deciding to build an internal recognition platform. .

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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. What is so exciting for me about leading Kazoo is that our platform directly and tangibly helps companies create the kind of rewarding and purpose-filled workplace that we all strive to work for.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Most successful organizations have some type of recognition and rewards program in place, although many do not leverage a technology solution to make it a best-in-class program. And yet, the larger and more complex an organization, the more critical the need for a modern, sophisticated and integrated system becomes.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry).

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Kazoo

MAY 22, 2017

HR leaders recognize the importance of employee engagement strategies and the emergence of technology solutions facilitating them. It’s been difficult to articulate the benefits of an employee engagement solution when leadership clings to common misconceptions about the problem and how it can be solved.

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Kazoo

APRIL 27, 2016

Research from David Rock, Josh Davis and Beth Jones of the Neuroleadership Institute has proven that stacked ranking systems lead to high levels of frustration, less willingness to take risks and colleagues working against each other. Watch the entire video above to learn why HR needs to change the traditional performance management process.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 11, 2016

What HR Can Learn from Uber. HR can take a cue from Uber’s “rate your ride” review system. Interning at HighGround this summer while using our own platform, I feel as though I have grown both personally and professionally. I set and monitored my goals in the HighGround app. How’s My Driving?”

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The world of HR moves fast. HR leaders must do everything in their power to create environments where employees can thrive and perform at high levels. That’s where HighGround comes in. Performance Management System False Positives: 3 Ways Your Data Could Be Lying. HR leaders are betting that employees feel the same way.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry).

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry).

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Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2016

Bottlenecks are a challenge – executives and HR buy in – but getting managers, supervisors, team leads and staff level support is the bottle neck. To eliminate some of the barriers, choose a solution that integrates easily with technologies employees already in place. What do you suggest?

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Kazoo

JULY 28, 2016

Recognition and rewards platforms like HighGround highlight daily successes such as new clients launched or business closed, so everyone in the company is aware of achievements that otherwise might go unnoticed. This system of recognition highlights top performers and inspires your team to work just as hard.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Branding gives us so many tools to do that. Kazoo: Some of our readers know that Kazoo was born of a merger between two companies: YouEarnedIt (YEI) and HighGround (HG). On the HighGround side, the brand looked much more enterprise-friendly. Example of HighGround branding – blue, calming, and corporate.

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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. What is so exciting for me about leading Kazoo is that our platform directly and tangibly helps companies create the kind of rewarding and purpose-filled workplace that we all strive to work for.

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Kazoo

MAY 30, 2018

While we know that yesterday’s processes won’t work for today’s employees, the thought of overhauling your HR strategy can be daunting. It complements nearly every aspect of HR, from coaching and development to rewards and recognition to, yes, performance management. Enter real-time feedback. Employees live in an on-demand world.

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Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Hat tip to the great team at HighGround for underwriting the webinar and upcoming report delving into the research. By the way, the webinar will also feature Autumn Sphehar, an HR leader with Stout, a financial advisory firm. Sign up for the webinar if you want to be the first to get your hands on the report. Gilbert et. Engagement.

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Kazoo

APRIL 27, 2016

Research from David Rock, Josh Davis and Beth Jones of the Neuroleadership Institute has proven that stacked ranking systems lead to high levels of frustration, less willingness to take risks and colleagues working against each other. Watch the entire video above to learn why HR needs to change the traditional performance management process.

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The Tim Sackett Project

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

My good friend William Tincup ( @WilliamTincup ) is probably the single smartest person I know in the HR and Talent Technology space, worldwide! At HR Tech Fest this year, William made a comment on stage that there is roughly 21,000 HR and Talent Technology companies in the world. Name || Category || Twitter.

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Kazoo

MARCH 6, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Your productivity and goals are nothing without the proper systems in place to help achieve them. Your company’s reward system might need a makeover. 3 Ways to Gauge Employee Engagement and Satisfaction.

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Lighthouse

AUGUST 29, 2016

HighGround. The challenge I have seen time and time again is the attempt to focus on this as a technology problem or a process problem. Recently I heard an interview with Patty McCord , the former HR leader at Netflix (the one that helped to launch the well-known “Culture Code” (see SlideShare deck below).

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Workstride

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Performance Tracking Tools. Performance management systems are used to manage employee progress, performance, and development in relation to organizational goals. Companies use performance management software to facilitate meaningful and ongoing discussions between managers and direct reports. DOWNLOAD FULL-SIZE GRAPHIC.

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HR Daily Advisor

MARCH 8, 2016

In yesterday’s Advisor , we heard from Vip Sandhir, CEO and founder of HighGround®, on the topic of employee engagement. Even if HR is responsible for implementing new systems and listening to feedback, it all starts with the C-suite. HR needs to have a seat at the table. This new breed of HR puts people first.

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Advos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #HRTechConf conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR technology conference and exposition hall! The Basics. Location: The Venetian®, Las Vegas.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. How Technology Empowers Your Talent Management Strategy. Our own CEO was interviewed for this Forbes article on the role of technology in evolving HR today. How to Meet Challenges When Deploying New HR Technology.

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Kazoo

JULY 25, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. Is HighGround One of Chicago’s Coolest Companies? Follow this link to vote for HighGround as the Readers’ Choice award winner. Nix Hoodies, Add Maternity Leave, Says HighGround Exec.

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Kazoo

JUNE 22, 2016

The traditional approach to performance management and performance appraisals is being revolutionized, they’re throwing away ratings, they’re putting in systems to provide feedback, and the gap that’s being created is, ‘Who are the right leaders?'” Were any of the above a big part of your HR transformation?

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Select Software Reviews

DECEMBER 16, 2019

If you work in Human Resources, you know the frustrations that archaic or over-complicated software can bring to the table. To save you the pain, we’re bringing you more than just some of our top software recommendations in this post. You’re able to review these video recordings at your convenience and share them with hiring managers.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 4, 2016

Entrepreneur explains HR as “the department for support systems responsible for personnel sourcing and hiring, applicant tracking, skills development and tracking, benefits administration and compliance with associated government regulations.”. HR creates the processes by which employees are both hired and fired.

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Kazoo

MAY 2, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. HR has been talking about dropping annual reviews for awhile but now companies are actually taking action. HR has been talking about dropping annual reviews for awhile but now companies are actually taking action.

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