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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
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The core strategy team arrives in the meeting room. The IT guys are busy testing the projector and making sure the video conferencing connections are seamless. The boss is already anxious and stressed out—for this is a crucial meeting that will define the future of his unit. MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
I’ve been thinking about meetings. Now that I am back in a corporate role, where my day is mostly filled with meetings, the importance of setting boundaries and understanding how to handle delicate situations is even more critical. Provide a clear meeting purpose. MORE
JUNE 17, 2016
In many companies HR staff have to deal with the unenviable task of managing employee time, attendance, payroll, and benefits programs, and this can be time consuming if manually performed. Manual Paper-Based Systems Are Now Obsolete Many companies still rely on manual, semi-automated, or even disparate ways of keeping track of time and attendance. Training can be designed to meet your employees’ individual needs and learning preferences. MORE
JULY 7, 2020
If it’s not Zoom meetings or virtual happy hours with colleagues, it’s catching up on Skype or FaceTime with friends and family. While it’s true that introverts are more comfortable with online interactions, the excessive videos calls weren’t exactly what most of us were expecting. MORE
JUNE 15, 2020
Employee is vaping during video calls. We are now holding all of our meetings through virtual interfaces. Recently, another supervisor and I have noticed one of our employees vaping during our meetings with her and during all-staff meetings. MORE
JUNE 26, 2019
Despite awesome tools like as Zoom, Skype or Hangouts, remote teams still struggle on deciding when to meet and what subjects to cover and companies bemoan the loss of engagement opportunities for their employees. 1) Meet-and-greet Sessions. 2) Mentorship meeting. MORE
MAY 12, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” There an important step to the training process – answering the question “Does it need to be a meeting?” But it didn’t take a meeting for that type of learning to happen. MORE
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The core strategy team arrives in the meeting room. The IT guys are busy testing the projector and making sure the video conferencing connections are seamless. The boss is already anxious and stressed out—for this is a crucial meeting that will define the future of his unit. MORE
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings? MORE
APRIL 23, 2015
This time, Spark Hire is headed to San Diego, California to attend the 2015 SHRM Talent Management Conference and Exposition. Once again, we’ll be the guys in the bright orange polos displaying how video interviewing for HR is the future of hiring. We’re at it again! MORE
MARCH 9, 2018
Time management is a crucial element in just about any workplace. According to the Muse, managers in upper management can spend about 50 percent of their time in company meetings. The sad thing is that most of these meetings tend to be unproductive with little to no decisions made. As such, before scheduling any meeting, it’s important to ask questions to determine the viability of your meeting. Define the Purpose of the Meeting. MORE
MARCH 13, 2020
If people thought time management was challenging ten years ago, they didn’t foresee the kinds of challenges people would be facing in today’s hyperconnected world. So, how can you step away from distractions and master the art of time management? Build your schedule with time blocks. MORE
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
In case you missed it, Google has decided to stop holding a weekly "all-hands" meeting they call TGIF in response to leaks and the meetings being dominated by issues considered non-core to the business (my words, not theirs). MORE
DECEMBER 8, 2019
In our post on the ‘Future of Interviewing is Here – Mobile Video Interviews’ we outlined how mobile video interviews allow you to increase your exposure to new candidates by as much as 36%. Trying to find a time that suits everyone can become a nightmarish puzzle of epic proportions. MORE
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
My coworkers say we shouldn’t attend the work party we were invited to. I have learned that none of the staff have ever attended any of the PGL’s parties despite annual invites. On the other, I received an invite same as everyone else, I know I can be quite the schmooze at parties, and think that as the only staff member to attend it might make me stand out as a team player. My gut says to attend but I worry I’m being naive. It’s five answers to five questions. MORE
AUGUST 13, 2020
A good manager or owner will always ask how he can support his employees during these challenging times. Level 1⃣: Physiological Needs – Meeting The Most Essential Needs of Your Employees. As an employer, you can help address these needs by: Paying your employees on time. MORE
JULY 26, 2018
Spark Hire has been attending SHRM for many years and this year, SHRM was conveniently hosted in downtown Chicago. I was sent to the conference to meet with some of our customers. It’s an absolute time-saver for me. MORE
MARCH 21, 2016
Are you frustrated by all the unfocused, boring meetings you have to sit through? Do the meetings you attend produce lasting solutions to the challenges you face? Or do you and your staff waste precious hours at work sitting through meetings that don’t seem to matter? 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
MAY 8, 2015
A friend recently shared a funny video about conference calls and what they would look like if they were in person. It’s made the social media rounds, but was still good for a laugh one more time. ” All the time! The meeting takes too long. MORE
AUGUST 12, 2020
Long before COVID-19 entered the scene, requiring a significant portion of work and work-related communication to go virtual, meetings were an all-too-frequent feature of the business landscape. What’s also grown is the level of frustration and exhaustion associated with meetings. MORE
JANUARY 16, 2020
There’s a reason no one likes attending your meetings! They’re boring, repetitive, and often times irrelevant. Most companies hold more meetings than they actually should, and the meetings they do hold often times aren’t as useful as they could be. MORE
APRIL 28, 2020
Consider the professional story you communicate when you either are a spectator or an active virtual participant during meetings. How you show up, during virtual meetings, sets up sensory expectations about your level of post-meeting engagement and performance. MORE
APRIL 24, 2020
But even with technology to keep us connected and productive , collaborating with teammates over instant messenger and keeping meetings focused over video conferences can be challenging. Otherwise, I ask to be briefed on the meeting output in an email afterwards.”. MORE
JULY 21, 2020
Communication is vital during times of crises. Or, you simply do not have the time to go through pages and pages of protocol because immediate action is necessary? Maybe team members are not able to attend a crisis meeting. Do this by means of video tutorials. 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
AUGUST 11, 2020
Long before COVID-19 entered the scene, requiring a significant portion of work and work-related communication to go virtual, meetings were an all-too-frequent feature of the business landscape. What’s also grown is the level of frustration and exhaustion associated with meetings. MORE
OCTOBER 24, 2016
I’ve been writing about meetings and how to make them better for months. And, as you know, I even wrote a book about making meetings matter (available on Amazon.com at this link – contact me directly for volume discounts). How will we spend our time during the meeting? MORE
APRIL 6, 2018
Video comms are the solution to most of your problems. Even scripts for employee communication videos had that problem – they wanted to see it not read it. Sleeping in Meetings? Meetings are a bit better because there is more active engagement – until someone dozes off. MORE
AUGUST 10, 2020
With the requirement for many of us to work from home it seems that life as we know it has morphed into one long, never-ending Zoom-Skype-WebEx-Hangout-Meet video fest. Our amygdala does the same when we walk into a virtual meeting. Endless Meetings. MORE
DECEMBER 1, 2016
One of my favorite instances of this benefit is the annual ExactHire company meeting. Having at least six of these yearly meetings under our belt now, I can say we’ve definitely improved our efficiency and meeting outcomes over the years. 10 – Respect everyone’s time. MORE
JUNE 22, 2016
While a phone call, email and social media can provide a cursory view of the personality and skills of a potential hire, most hiring managers wouldn’t consider extending a job offer for a significant position without an actual face-to-face meeting with the candidate. What is a video interview? MORE
AUGUST 6, 2020
We’ve had to adapt to many new changes during this time of coronavirus, both professionally and socially. Gone are the days of having to find an available conference or meeting room, and schedule in the best time to accommodate the high number of attendees. MORE
DECEMBER 16, 2019
But, scheduling free time isn’t a luxury, it’s necessary. Most importantly, when you find time for mentoring, you choose the opportunity to recharge and expand your horizons. But, that’s definitely not the most productive use of your time. Be realistic with your time. MORE
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
A video interview can help you screen candidates more effectively in situations such as: Interviewing across different time zones or with hiring team members in different locations. Screening numerous candidates within a short time frame during rapid upscale. Video application. MORE
JANUARY 4, 2017
Meetings are an important part of any business, as they help employees get on the same page, update each other about important information and collaborate through ideas, thoughts and opinions on matters. MORE
APRIL 30, 2020
It’s the perfect time to do a virtual one-on-one meeting. Since employees and managers are working virtually, the meeting needs to be a bit more formal—not in terms of tone but scheduling and structure. This gives both the manager and employee time to prepare. MORE
MAY 12, 2020
Then why should the setting that candidates pick for their video interview matter? Let’s see what the most common candidate video interview red flags are and why you should take them with a pinch of salt: 1. If it’s essential for candidates to have good video skills (e.g. MORE
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Which of these top HR conferences will you attend in 2019? Video campaigns for talent attraction. The power of video to attract the mobile job seeker. Here’s a template you can use for a letter to leadership to justify attending any HR conference. Just fill-in the bracketed words with your specific conference details: Hello [Decision Maker], Re: Request to Attend [HR Conference]. MORE
HR Digest
JULY 7, 2020
If it’s not Zoom meetings or virtual happy hours with colleagues, it’s catching up on Skype or FaceTime with friends and family. While it’s true that introverts are more comfortable with online interactions, the excessive videos calls weren’t exactly what most of us were expecting.
Ultimate Software
AUGUST 10, 2020
With the requirement for many of us to work from home it seems that life as we know it has morphed into one long, never-ending Zoom-Skype-WebEx-Hangout-Meet video fest. Our amygdala does the same when we walk into a virtual meeting. Endless Meetings.
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Ultimate Software
APRIL 30, 2020
It’s the perfect time to do a virtual one-on-one meeting. Since employees and managers are working virtually, the meeting needs to be a bit more formal—not in terms of tone but scheduling and structure. This gives both the manager and employee time to prepare.
HR Bartender
MAY 12, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” There an important step to the training process – answering the question “Does it need to be a meeting?” But it didn’t take a meeting for that type of learning to happen.
Workable
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
A video interview can help you screen candidates more effectively in situations such as: Interviewing across different time zones or with hiring team members in different locations. Screening numerous candidates within a short time frame during rapid upscale. Video application.
One Millimeter Mindset
APRIL 28, 2020
Consider the professional story you communicate when you either are a spectator or an active virtual participant during meetings. How you show up, during virtual meetings, sets up sensory expectations about your level of post-meeting engagement and performance.
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Thrive Global
APRIL 24, 2020
But even with technology to keep us connected and productive , collaborating with teammates over instant messenger and keeping meetings focused over video conferences can be challenging. Otherwise, I ask to be briefed on the meeting output in an email afterwards.”.
Julie Winkle Giulioni
AUGUST 11, 2020
Long before COVID-19 entered the scene, requiring a significant portion of work and work-related communication to go virtual, meetings were an all-too-frequent feature of the business landscape. What’s also grown is the level of frustration and exhaustion associated with meetings.
mysimpleshow
JULY 21, 2020
Communication is vital during times of crises. Or, you simply do not have the time to go through pages and pages of protocol because immediate action is necessary? Maybe team members are not able to attend a crisis meeting. Do this by means of video tutorials.
Future of Work
OCTOBER 24, 2016
I’ve been writing about meetings and how to make them better for months. And, as you know, I even wrote a book about making meetings matter (available on Amazon.com at this link – contact me directly for volume discounts). How will we spend our time during the meeting?
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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The HR Capitalist
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
In case you missed it, Google has decided to stop holding a weekly "all-hands" meeting they call TGIF in response to leaks and the meetings being dominated by issues considered non-core to the business (my words, not theirs).
Future of Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings?
HR Ringleader
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
I’ve been thinking about meetings. Now that I am back in a corporate role, where my day is mostly filled with meetings, the importance of setting boundaries and understanding how to handle delicate situations is even more critical. Provide a clear meeting purpose.
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.
Workable
MAY 12, 2020
Then why should the setting that candidates pick for their video interview matter? Let’s see what the most common candidate video interview red flags are and why you should take them with a pinch of salt: 1. If it’s essential for candidates to have good video skills (e.g.
Spark Hire
JULY 26, 2018
Spark Hire has been attending SHRM for many years and this year, SHRM was conveniently hosted in downtown Chicago. I was sent to the conference to meet with some of our customers. It’s an absolute time-saver for me.
ExactHire HR Trends
DECEMBER 1, 2016
One of my favorite instances of this benefit is the annual ExactHire company meeting. Having at least six of these yearly meetings under our belt now, I can say we’ve definitely improved our efficiency and meeting outcomes over the years. 10 – Respect everyone’s time.
EasyHire
DECEMBER 8, 2019
In our post on the ‘Future of Interviewing is Here – Mobile Video Interviews’ we outlined how mobile video interviews allow you to increase your exposure to new candidates by as much as 36%. Trying to find a time that suits everyone can become a nightmarish puzzle of epic proportions.
Career Metis
AUGUST 6, 2020
We’ve had to adapt to many new changes during this time of coronavirus, both professionally and socially. Gone are the days of having to find an available conference or meeting room, and schedule in the best time to accommodate the high number of attendees.
Future of Work
MARCH 21, 2016
Are you frustrated by all the unfocused, boring meetings you have to sit through? Do the meetings you attend produce lasting solutions to the challenges you face? Or do you and your staff waste precious hours at work sitting through meetings that don’t seem to matter?
Ongig
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Which of these top HR conferences will you attend in 2019? Video campaigns for talent attraction. The power of video to attract the mobile job seeker. Here’s a template you can use for a letter to leadership to justify attending any HR conference. Just fill-in the bracketed words with your specific conference details: Hello [Decision Maker], Re: Request to Attend [HR Conference].
SuccessFactors
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The core strategy team arrives in the meeting room. The IT guys are busy testing the projector and making sure the video conferencing connections are seamless. The boss is already anxious and stressed out—for this is a crucial meeting that will define the future of his unit.
SuccessFactors
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The core strategy team arrives in the meeting room. The IT guys are busy testing the projector and making sure the video conferencing connections are seamless. The boss is already anxious and stressed out—for this is a crucial meeting that will define the future of his unit.
HR Ringleader
MAY 8, 2015
A friend recently shared a funny video about conference calls and what they would look like if they were in person. It’s made the social media rounds, but was still good for a laugh one more time. ” All the time! The meeting takes too long.
Business2Community Leadership
AUGUST 12, 2020
Long before COVID-19 entered the scene, requiring a significant portion of work and work-related communication to go virtual, meetings were an all-too-frequent feature of the business landscape. What’s also grown is the level of frustration and exhaustion associated with meetings.
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.
Employee Communications Council
APRIL 6, 2018
Video comms are the solution to most of your problems. Even scripts for employee communication videos had that problem – they wanted to see it not read it. Sleeping in Meetings? Meetings are a bit better because there is more active engagement – until someone dozes off.
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.
Thrive Global
JANUARY 16, 2020
There’s a reason no one likes attending your meetings! They’re boring, repetitive, and often times irrelevant. Most companies hold more meetings than they actually should, and the meetings they do hold often times aren’t as useful as they could be.
Unicorn HRO
JUNE 17, 2016
In many companies HR staff have to deal with the unenviable task of managing employee time, attendance, payroll, and benefits programs, and this can be time consuming if manually performed. Manual Paper-Based Systems Are Now Obsolete Many companies still rely on manual, semi-automated, or even disparate ways of keeping track of time and attendance. Training can be designed to meet your employees’ individual needs and learning preferences.
CakeHR
AUGUST 13, 2020
A good manager or owner will always ask how he can support his employees during these challenging times. Level 1⃣: Physiological Needs – Meeting The Most Essential Needs of Your Employees. As an employer, you can help address these needs by: Paying your employees on time.
Spark Hire
APRIL 23, 2015
This time, Spark Hire is headed to San Diego, California to attend the 2015 SHRM Talent Management Conference and Exposition. Once again, we’ll be the guys in the bright orange polos displaying how video interviewing for HR is the future of hiring. We’re at it again!
Ask a Manager
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
My coworkers say we shouldn’t attend the work party we were invited to. I have learned that none of the staff have ever attended any of the PGL’s parties despite annual invites. On the other, I received an invite same as everyone else, I know I can be quite the schmooze at parties, and think that as the only staff member to attend it might make me stand out as a team player. My gut says to attend but I worry I’m being naive. It’s five answers to five questions.
POPinNow
MARCH 9, 2018
Time management is a crucial element in just about any workplace. According to the Muse, managers in upper management can spend about 50 percent of their time in company meetings. The sad thing is that most of these meetings tend to be unproductive with little to no decisions made. As such, before scheduling any meeting, it’s important to ask questions to determine the viability of your meeting. Define the Purpose of the Meeting.
Get Hppy
JANUARY 4, 2017
Meetings are an important part of any business, as they help employees get on the same page, update each other about important information and collaborate through ideas, thoughts and opinions on matters.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 15, 2020
Employee is vaping during video calls. We are now holding all of our meetings through virtual interfaces. Recently, another supervisor and I have noticed one of our employees vaping during our meetings with her and during all-staff meetings.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 16, 2019
But, scheduling free time isn’t a luxury, it’s necessary. Most importantly, when you find time for mentoring, you choose the opportunity to recharge and expand your horizons. But, that’s definitely not the most productive use of your time. Be realistic with your time.
TalentCircles
JUNE 22, 2016
While a phone call, email and social media can provide a cursory view of the personality and skills of a potential hire, most hiring managers wouldn’t consider extending a job offer for a significant position without an actual face-to-face meeting with the candidate. What is a video interview?
Thrive Global
MARCH 13, 2020
If people thought time management was challenging ten years ago, they didn’t foresee the kinds of challenges people would be facing in today’s hyperconnected world. So, how can you step away from distractions and master the art of time management? Build your schedule with time blocks.
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