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FEBRUARY 6, 2019
When done effectively meetings can be a major asset to organizations. But, when done incorrectly, meetings can be unproductive and a serious waste of time and money. The thing is, many individuals forego putting together an agenda for their meetings. Time is money. MORE
JUNE 16, 2020
Reclaim your precious time by working smarter, not for longer, with these helpful time-saving tips. Here are 10 ways to save time at work and be more productive – giving you more space and energy to focus on the priorities that really matter. . MORE
JANUARY 5, 2015
For the first time in history, five generations comprise the global workforce – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen 2020. From one leader in attendance: “In the U.S., Conduct yearly/bi-annual employee surveys; act on results. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Last week I asked my readers to complete a brief survey to help me understand the kinds of meetings you participate in and how you feel about them. I was initially somewhat surprised by that essentially positive assessment of meeting experiences. MORE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
of their time with clients, I was shocked. That averages out to roughly 11 clients a week, 45 clients a month, and over 500 client meetings a year. If you are a leader looking to meet more clients, this article is for you! I love meeting with people, and especially clients. MORE
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Here are a four helpful ways to do just that: Discovery Time. Opening up an anonymous survey to discover what these needs are can help you gain insight into how to develop a program to meet these needs. employee engagement time and attendance software MORE
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Nearly every spoof of corporate office culture has taken a dig at meetings ( this skit about real life conference calls is one of my favorites). I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say meetings are the bane of our existence at work. Eliminating meetings is a false goal. MORE
JUNE 10, 2018
I finally decided it was time to go through them (enough is enough, even I have standards people!). Adding text messaging into the mix could be the answer to more effectively—and successfully—connecting with talent in real time. And the survey says … other people agree. According to this survey , 76 percent of respondents say texts are “more convenient" and on their own schedule, while 63 percent say texts are “less disruptive than a voice call." Time to Text? MORE
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Read on to find out what our Diversity in the Workplace Statistics Survey uncovered about veteran’s unique perceptions and priorities. Based on survey results, it’s safe to say workplace diversity is equally as important to veterans as it to all survey participants. MORE
DECEMBER 27, 2017
So far, Russam GMS has completed two surveys with Engagement Multiplier, and we thought it would be interesting to look at their early progress and share some of their engagement journey. Early Employee Engagement ROI After Just Two Surveys. MORE
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
I have been studying and writing about meetings and other corporate conversations for many years. The digitally enhanced and richly interconnected world we live in today creates new challenges and new opportunities for designing effective meetings. Where are your meetings usually held? MORE
JULY 22, 2020
A reader writes: Recently, my boss started attending personal therapy (she shared this information with me unprovoked) and shortly after starting her sessions she discovered Brene Brown. In addition to these meetings, every day each team member fills out and completes this short survey: -Name. MORE
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
We also surveyed hiring managers who use Hireology to hear what they believe motivates top applicants – and compared the results to see where there’s alignment and where HR might be missing key motivators. MORE
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Dr. Jason Pagan, Senior Director, Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics of Ascension, can attest to this: “Instead of reacting, our HR Partners are now proactively engaging the business with potential solutions to problems that, often times, they didn’t even know they had. MORE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Each month we post highlights from the speakers at NJ Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the September 25, 2018 meeting: Topic: HCM Selection Process & Pitfalls to Avoid. At this month’s NJCA meeting, Bob Laurenzo discussed how the purchase of Human Capital Management (HCM) software has become an increasingly challenging process. The RFP decision makers need to be present in all vendor meetings and product demos. MORE
OCTOBER 3, 2016
6 Must-Attend Sessions at HR Tech Conference Published date: October 3, 2016 Home. Meet our Bloggers. Yogi Berra is one of my all-time chroniclers of the obvious. So I have to put “The Public Debut of the 19 th Annual Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey” on my list. MORE
APRIL 17, 2020
They were interviewed by i4cp’s CEO Kevin Oakes, and new survey data on virtual classroom training during the COVID-19 pandemic period was also presented—here are four key themes that emerged. i4cp conducted a pulse survey recently on user-generated learning content. MORE
MAY 29, 2020
A recent business continuity survey from Gartner found that only 12% of organizations are highly prepared to deal with the novel coronavirus. Schedule a routine meeting where everyone is available to talk about what they are currently working on. MORE
APRIL 4, 2016
The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey in January, 2016. The number one response was, “they accomplish the intended goal most of the time” (46.9%). Career Planning Meetings. Time management. Attendance/punctuality. MORE
MAY 19, 2020
It’s time to retool your manufacturing workforce practices. It is time to adopt new workforce practices that make sense for the long run. And if an employee takes time off, others see the shift open. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off. MORE
JUNE 17, 2019
An HRIS can be used for basic applicant tracking, time & attendance, benefits management, performance management, compensation management, demographic tracking, and more. And hiring managers who tap into text messaging decrease the overall time to hire by an average of 10 days. MORE
AUGUST 1, 2019
Attending meetings is an everyday occurrence for many of us at work. However, not all meetings make good use of employees’ time. Meetings don’t have to waste anyone’s time. Know the Meeting Objective. Keep the Meeting Engaging. MORE
JUNE 17, 2020
As annual meeting season approaches, it is time again to consider whether businesses will soon shift to a fully-virtual format. Online-only and hybrid meetings have been occurring for years; however, 2020 is the first year that companies may be forced to cancel their in-person events altogether. Over the last few weeks, concerns over the global spread of coronavirus have prompted some large companies to switch their annual meetings to virtual-only formats. MORE
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Reflektive attended the 2018 Brandon Hall Human Capital Management Excellence Conference (#Excellence18) in West Palm Beach, Florida. More than 13 countries were represented in the 24th year of the conference, and it is highly attended by leaders in learning, technology, and human resources across industries. Internal surveys show the updated performance management is hitting the mark for Cigna employees. The workplace is changing. MORE
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Time is money, and wasted time is money down the drain. We’re actually referring to the countless meetings your whole team sits through to hear the same thing over and over again and the wasted time each of them experiences by sitting in a meeting that’s not going anywhere. MORE
MAY 5, 2020
I’m reminded of a seminar I attended recently called “ Thriving in Chaos ,” led by Corinne Hancock. During “normal” times, we have the mental energy to focus on improvement, work through our development opportunities, and practice new ways of doing things. MORE
MAY 1, 2020
If you and your company shifted to remote work in the last few weeks, you’ve probably felt the urge to add meetings to your schedule to make up for the lack of unplanned face-to-face interactions that happen in the office. Avoid meetings about simple topics. MORE
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Over the last several weeks I have been exploring several basic ways to improve your organizational ROI for meetings. Last week I talked about two complementary approaches to improving meeting efficiency: Holding fewer meetings. Conducting shorter meetings. MORE
MARCH 27, 2019
Between March 12 and 15 I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 US Avature Conference in Los Angeles for the second year in a row. Celebrating its 10th anniversary and with 360 current and prospective clients in attendance, the conference was – dare I say – even better than last year, when I was already blown away by its quality. The four sessions had three times as many attendees as we expected! MORE
JANUARY 19, 2018
Management ratings on an employee survey give employees an opportunity to assess the relationship and feedback they are getting from their manager. Sharing information in a timely manner. Inviting more senior leaders to attend staff meetings and discuss employee concerns and feedback. MORE
JULY 27, 2020
Student Population The adult student population numbers will be an important factor in higher education during the coronavirus pandemic, filling in gaps left by traditional students who may not attend. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
As the calendar is getting ready to turn once again, are you reflecting upon the outcome (or lack thereof) of your employee survey for yet another year? Good news: this blog will unveil the specific actions that leaders have taken to not only drive significant increases in their employee survey scores (on average 0.10 We conducted this analysis and want to let you in on the secret because we are focused on driving results, not just checking the survey box. Employee Surveys MORE
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Dr. Jason Pagan, Senior Director, Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics of Ascension, can attest to this: “Instead of reacting, our HR Partners are now proactively engaging the business with potential solutions to problems that, often times, they didn’t even know they had. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
As the calendar is getting ready to turn once again, are you reflecting upon the outcome (or lack thereof) of your employee survey for yet another year? Good news: this blog will unveil the specific actions that leaders have taken to not only drive significant increases in their employee survey scores (on average 0.10 We conducted this analysis and want to let you in on the secret because we are focused on driving results, not just checking the survey box. Employee Surveys MORE
JULY 5, 2017
According to the inaugural Paychex Pulse of HR Survey, more than two-thirds of HR leaders at small- and mid-sized companies say they have grown beyond serving a traditional administrative function to taking on a more strategic role within their respective organizations. MORE
DECEMBER 2, 2014
In yesterday’s Advisor , we shared some results from our 2014 Holiday Practices Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including what organizations are doing regarding employee gifts, charitable donations, and decorations. Extra paid time off awarded, 1.3%. MORE
APRIL 20, 2020
This speaks to the relevance of i4cp’s Talent Ecosystem Integration Model, which outlines the multiple avenues – collaborative/agile teams, internal and external talent marketplaces, partnerships, for example – that high-performance organizations pursue to meet their talent needs. MORE
APRIL 19, 2013
I know this particular board has meetings. Lots and lots of meetings. There has to be a better way to conduct meetings, right? The complaints heard most often about meetings are that they''re often unnecessary, don''t accomplish much and are too long. MORE
MAY 10, 2020
The traditional, physical office is not going away any time soon despite advances in technology allowing people to work remotely , either at a home office, coworking space, virtual office, or another remote location (such as a coffee shop, library, or bookstore). MORE
JULY 30, 2019
This begs the question: what is it that makes an offsite meeting productive and memorable? Offsite meetings give your organization one of its biggest chances to confirm its culture. Aligning employee offsite meetings with employee recognition. MORE
MAY 24, 2020
My department has been working from home due to the current situation, so we have been having a lot of Zoom meetings. Will this put my coworkers who were in the meeting in a bad spot with this person? He doesn’t have any power, but can be unpleasant at times. MORE
Future of Work
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Last week I asked my readers to complete a brief survey to help me understand the kinds of meetings you participate in and how you feel about them. I was initially somewhat surprised by that essentially positive assessment of meeting experiences.
Thrive Global
MAY 1, 2020
If you and your company shifted to remote work in the last few weeks, you’ve probably felt the urge to add meetings to your schedule to make up for the lack of unplanned face-to-face interactions that happen in the office. Avoid meetings about simple topics.
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Future of Work
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Over the last several weeks I have been exploring several basic ways to improve your organizational ROI for meetings. Last week I talked about two complementary approaches to improving meeting efficiency: Holding fewer meetings. Conducting shorter meetings.
Ask a Manager
JULY 22, 2020
A reader writes: Recently, my boss started attending personal therapy (she shared this information with me unprovoked) and shortly after starting her sessions she discovered Brene Brown. In addition to these meetings, every day each team member fills out and completes this short survey: -Name.
Business2Community
JUNE 17, 2020
As annual meeting season approaches, it is time again to consider whether businesses will soon shift to a fully-virtual format. Online-only and hybrid meetings have been occurring for years; however, 2020 is the first year that companies may be forced to cancel their in-person events altogether. Over the last few weeks, concerns over the global spread of coronavirus have prompted some large companies to switch their annual meetings to virtual-only formats.
WorkHuman
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Nearly every spoof of corporate office culture has taken a dig at meetings ( this skit about real life conference calls is one of my favorites). I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say meetings are the bane of our existence at work. Eliminating meetings is a false goal.
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Reflektive
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Reflektive attended the 2018 Brandon Hall Human Capital Management Excellence Conference (#Excellence18) in West Palm Beach, Florida. More than 13 countries were represented in the 24th year of the conference, and it is highly attended by leaders in learning, technology, and human resources across industries. Internal surveys show the updated performance management is hitting the mark for Cigna employees. The workplace is changing.
Eagle's Flight
AUGUST 1, 2019
Attending meetings is an everyday occurrence for many of us at work. However, not all meetings make good use of employees’ time. Meetings don’t have to waste anyone’s time. Know the Meeting Objective. Keep the Meeting Engaging.
Avature
MARCH 27, 2019
Between March 12 and 15 I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 US Avature Conference in Los Angeles for the second year in a row. Celebrating its 10th anniversary and with 360 current and prospective clients in attendance, the conference was – dare I say – even better than last year, when I was already blown away by its quality. The four sessions had three times as many attendees as we expected!
Business2Community Leadership
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
When done effectively meetings can be a major asset to organizations. But, when done incorrectly, meetings can be unproductive and a serious waste of time and money. The thing is, many individuals forego putting together an agenda for their meetings. Time is money.
Future of Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
I have been studying and writing about meetings and other corporate conversations for many years. The digitally enhanced and richly interconnected world we live in today creates new challenges and new opportunities for designing effective meetings. Where are your meetings usually held?
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Hireology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
We also surveyed hiring managers who use Hireology to hear what they believe motivates top applicants – and compared the results to see where there’s alignment and where HR might be missing key motivators.
Lumesse
OCTOBER 3, 2016
6 Must-Attend Sessions at HR Tech Conference Published date: October 3, 2016 Home. Meet our Bloggers. Yogi Berra is one of my all-time chroniclers of the obvious. So I have to put “The Public Debut of the 19 th Annual Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey” on my list.
cipHR
JUNE 16, 2020
Reclaim your precious time by working smarter, not for longer, with these helpful time-saving tips. Here are 10 ways to save time at work and be more productive – giving you more space and energy to focus on the priorities that really matter. .
Yello
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Read on to find out what our Diversity in the Workplace Statistics Survey uncovered about veteran’s unique perceptions and priorities. Based on survey results, it’s safe to say workplace diversity is equally as important to veterans as it to all survey participants.
SMD HR
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
As the calendar is getting ready to turn once again, are you reflecting upon the outcome (or lack thereof) of your employee survey for yet another year? Good news: this blog will unveil the specific actions that leaders have taken to not only drive significant increases in their employee survey scores (on average 0.10 We conducted this analysis and want to let you in on the secret because we are focused on driving results, not just checking the survey box. Employee Surveys
SMD HR
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
As the calendar is getting ready to turn once again, are you reflecting upon the outcome (or lack thereof) of your employee survey for yet another year? Good news: this blog will unveil the specific actions that leaders have taken to not only drive significant increases in their employee survey scores (on average 0.10 We conducted this analysis and want to let you in on the secret because we are focused on driving results, not just checking the survey box. Employee Surveys
Ask a Manager
MAY 24, 2020
My department has been working from home due to the current situation, so we have been having a lot of Zoom meetings. Will this put my coworkers who were in the meeting in a bad spot with this person? He doesn’t have any power, but can be unpleasant at times.
Bonusly
JULY 30, 2019
This begs the question: what is it that makes an offsite meeting productive and memorable? Offsite meetings give your organization one of its biggest chances to confirm its culture. Aligning employee offsite meetings with employee recognition.
Cornerstone On Demand
JUNE 10, 2018
I finally decided it was time to go through them (enough is enough, even I have standards people!). Adding text messaging into the mix could be the answer to more effectively—and successfully—connecting with talent in real time. And the survey says … other people agree. According to this survey , 76 percent of respondents say texts are “more convenient" and on their own schedule, while 63 percent say texts are “less disruptive than a voice call." Time to Text?
i4cp
APRIL 17, 2020
They were interviewed by i4cp’s CEO Kevin Oakes, and new survey data on virtual classroom training during the COVID-19 pandemic period was also presented—here are four key themes that emerged. i4cp conducted a pulse survey recently on user-generated learning content.
EngagementMultiplier
DECEMBER 27, 2017
So far, Russam GMS has completed two surveys with Engagement Multiplier, and we thought it would be interesting to look at their early progress and share some of their engagement journey. Early Employee Engagement ROI After Just Two Surveys.
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 2, 2014
In yesterday’s Advisor , we shared some results from our 2014 Holiday Practices Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including what organizations are doing regarding employee gifts, charitable donations, and decorations. Extra paid time off awarded, 1.3%.
Visier
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Dr. Jason Pagan, Senior Director, Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics of Ascension, can attest to this: “Instead of reacting, our HR Partners are now proactively engaging the business with potential solutions to problems that, often times, they didn’t even know they had.
Workplace Psychology
MAY 10, 2020
The traditional, physical office is not going away any time soon despite advances in technology allowing people to work remotely , either at a home office, coworking space, virtual office, or another remote location (such as a coffee shop, library, or bookstore).
Aberdeen HCM Essentials
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Time is money, and wasted time is money down the drain. We’re actually referring to the countless meetings your whole team sits through to hear the same thing over and over again and the wasted time each of them experiences by sitting in a meeting that’s not going anywhere.
Visier
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Dr. Jason Pagan, Senior Director, Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics of Ascension, can attest to this: “Instead of reacting, our HR Partners are now proactively engaging the business with potential solutions to problems that, often times, they didn’t even know they had.
Hireology
JUNE 17, 2019
An HRIS can be used for basic applicant tracking, time & attendance, benefits management, performance management, compensation management, demographic tracking, and more. And hiring managers who tap into text messaging decrease the overall time to hire by an average of 10 days.
i4cp
APRIL 20, 2020
This speaks to the relevance of i4cp’s Talent Ecosystem Integration Model, which outlines the multiple avenues – collaborative/agile teams, internal and external talent marketplaces, partnerships, for example – that high-performance organizations pursue to meet their talent needs.
nettime solutions
DECEMBER 29, 2015
Here are a four helpful ways to do just that: Discovery Time. Opening up an anonymous survey to discover what these needs are can help you gain insight into how to develop a program to meet these needs. employee engagement time and attendance software
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 5, 2017
According to the inaugural Paychex Pulse of HR Survey, more than two-thirds of HR leaders at small- and mid-sized companies say they have grown beyond serving a traditional administrative function to taking on a more strategic role within their respective organizations.
Business2Community Leadership
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
of their time with clients, I was shocked. That averages out to roughly 11 clients a week, 45 clients a month, and over 500 client meetings a year. If you are a leader looking to meet more clients, this article is for you! I love meeting with people, and especially clients.
HR Daily Advisor
JANUARY 19, 2018
Management ratings on an employee survey give employees an opportunity to assess the relationship and feedback they are getting from their manager. Sharing information in a timely manner. Inviting more senior leaders to attend staff meetings and discuss employee concerns and feedback.
Decusoft
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Each month we post highlights from the speakers at NJ Compensation Association monthly meetings. Here’s our take from the September 25, 2018 meeting: Topic: HCM Selection Process & Pitfalls to Avoid. At this month’s NJCA meeting, Bob Laurenzo discussed how the purchase of Human Capital Management (HCM) software has become an increasingly challenging process. The RFP decision makers need to be present in all vendor meetings and product demos.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 4, 2016
The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey in January, 2016. The number one response was, “they accomplish the intended goal most of the time” (46.9%). Career Planning Meetings. Time management. Attendance/punctuality.
Mitrefinch
MAY 29, 2020
A recent business continuity survey from Gartner found that only 12% of organizations are highly prepared to deal with the novel coronavirus. Schedule a routine meeting where everyone is available to talk about what they are currently working on.
SwipeClock
MAY 19, 2020
It’s time to retool your manufacturing workforce practices. It is time to adopt new workforce practices that make sense for the long run. And if an employee takes time off, others see the shift open. Make it easy to reassign shifts when employees need time off.
45 Things
APRIL 19, 2013
I know this particular board has meetings. Lots and lots of meetings. There has to be a better way to conduct meetings, right? The complaints heard most often about meetings are that they''re often unnecessary, don''t accomplish much and are too long.
Newmeasures
MAY 5, 2020
I’m reminded of a seminar I attended recently called “ Thriving in Chaos ,” led by Corinne Hancock. During “normal” times, we have the mental energy to focus on improvement, work through our development opportunities, and practice new ways of doing things.
Cielo HR Leader
JANUARY 5, 2015
For the first time in history, five generations comprise the global workforce – Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen 2020. From one leader in attendance: “In the U.S., Conduct yearly/bi-annual employee surveys; act on results.
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