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Beauty and Brains: Anatomy of a Modern Employee Survey that Actually Fixes Workforce Problems
Kanjoya
MARCH 24, 2016
It will let you act in a truly productive way, since you fully understand all the nuances of what your employees value and their true feelings. 4. For example, with the integration of engagement surveys and performance review data, you can validate the impact of engagement on productivity and vice versa. But the true beauty of the modern survey is not just what meets the eye.
Transform ‘OK’ managers into great managers with data
Kanjoya
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Businesses recognize the power of a great manager in reducing attrition and driving productivity and performance. Build your managerial bench strength by delivering personalized, actionable, and timely insights for professional development. Many people have worked for OK or good managers, but few are lucky enough to have worked for a truly awesome manager. I was fortunate. What’s going well?
Data integrity and security: What you absolutely cannot overlook as you evaluate employee engagement solutions
Kanjoya
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Moreover, the company would likely incur the hard and soft costs of legal fees, compensatory damages, and lost employee productivity. Few things could be worse for a company that is aspiring to build the best employee experience than a breach of employee data. Not only would it cause employee anxiety, anger, and frustration, it would also jeopardize employee trust. If so, how frequently? 3.
Real-Time Driver Analysis: When Compromising Analytical Rigor for Speed is Unacceptable
Kanjoya
JULY 6, 2016
Not all survey questions are predictive of engagement, productivity, and the other metrics that companies care about. The drivers to productivity, engagement, and other metrics are likely different across different functional areas and business units. To deliver results in real time, SaaS-based employee survey providers may skimp on analytical rigor. Driver analysis isn’t new.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace
Understanding Unconscious Bias–In a Single Glance
Kanjoya
AUGUST 21, 2015
Below is a detailed view of gender differences across Product, Engineering, and Sales. At Kanjoya, we work to make issues of diversity and unconscious bias tangible, quantifiable, and simple to understand. When we began this journey, we wanted to find a way to visualize unconscious bias, in a form that would be instantly actionable, clear, and concrete. We found it.
Kanjoya’s Melanie Goldstein: Feature panelist at the Cutting Edge Conference, 2015
Kanjoya
OCTOBER 23, 2015
Kanjoya Product Manager, Melanie Goldstein, was a featured panelist at the “Using Tech To Eliminate Bias In Recruiting, Hiring, Performance Reviews, & Promotions” at the Cutting Edge Conference in San Francisco, CA, September 21-22. Joining Joining Melanie on the panel were Kieran Snyder, Co-Founder & CEO of Textio, and Kédar Iyer, Co-Founder of Gap Jumpers.
Emotions Run Hot for iPhone 6
Kanjoya
JULY 22, 2014
Marketing approaches such as the Galaxy S5 screen envy campaign can have a significant impact on market perception, and certainly become a contributing factor for product demand. Top topics of discussion surrounded worry over the iPhone 6 durability as well as Foxconn’s abilities to ensure smooth production of the iPhone 6. Analyzing data sets and campaigns to reveal the emotion, behavior and intent around products, brands and competition is our specialty. Would you like us to run an analysis on your products or campaigns? 30th, 2014. Apple’s move to 4.7
Without People Data, Strategic Decisions Are Not What They Could Be: Explore The Possibilities
Kanjoya
JULY 20, 2015
They make decisions and take actions that impact the products and services companies offer. You can answer this question by looking at the impact of engagement on sales productivity, which can, in turn, guide how your coach or motivate them. If we are forced reduce headcount, how can we minimize the impact to engagement, and in turn, its impact on growth and productivity?
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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How to Conquer Doubts about the Value of the Employee Experience: Business Metrics and Outcomes
Kanjoya
JULY 1, 2015
When Gallup released research that corroborated the positive impact of employee engagement on business outcomes, such as productivity and profitability, corporate leaders began paying attention to engagement. If you are proposing new sales training, show the impact it will have on sales productivity or sales close rates. The upshot? Poor decisions and sub-optimal results. Conclusions.
7 telltale signs you’ve outgrown your employee engagement solution
Kanjoya
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
It could also result in legal fees, compensatory damages, and lost employee productivity. If the topic of this article piques your interest, your business is in growth mode. Congratulations! You’re experiencing an exciting time in your company’s history. But growth is often accompanied by growing pains that force you to rethink investments in people, processes, and technology. leadership?
Why You Should Prioritize Your Employees’ Professional Development
Kanjoya
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
We need to make time to foster growth and development–the productivity, engagement, and retention of our best employees depends on it. Mentorship, coaching, and formal growth opportunities are correlated with happier, more productive and effective employees–and lower churn. A constant challenge for managers is balancing immediate concerns with employee development and growth. Too often, in the rush to meet deadlines, prepare deliverables, and focus on direct revenue producers, we don’t find the time to discuss our reports’ career goals and development.
Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Employee Data: A Kanjoya Customer Story
Kanjoya
MARCH 9, 2015
At Kanjoya, we are passionate about helping organizations identify and address diversity-related problems in order to cultivate more inclusive, effective, creative, and productive teams and workplaces. We invite you to learn more about our products and join us in our mission. As the topic of diversity heats up in Silicon Valley, I wanted to share a story which demonstrates the power of Kanjoya technology applied to these important issues. Using Kanjoya, one customer immediately discovered unconscious bias in their organization. Do you have a diversity strategy?
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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as retention, productivity, and employee. at increasing its focus on product. in productivity, a better co-ordination amongst. 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. away from the traditional annual review process to. more real-time dynamic approach. This all sounds. very logical, of course, until an organization starts to. be some very real barriers to moving forward.
“Internet Trends 2015?: Three Key Consumer Takeaways
Kanjoya
AUGUST 5, 2015
In this blog, I’ve decided to focus on how the growth and proliferation of the internet has affected the development and consumption of consumer-based products and services. The first key takeaway is Mobile First, which means products and services should be designed with mobile users in mind. The next point to emphasize is that for companies and products that have an online presence, India is the place to go. Today, consumers expect to get what they want, when they want it–whether it be a news update, review of a product, or anything else they’re looking for.
Become an Agent of Change in Your Organization
Kanjoya
MARCH 17, 2015
Most of us thrive in our routine, and changes can interrupt flow and productivity in the short term. In today’s world, we laud innovation as essential for businesses seeking to remain competitive in the global marketplace. We know that innovation, and growth and progress, are critical for companies’ success, but what about the less attractive word underlying these processes–change? While innovation sounds exciting, it is no secret that change can be messy, and hard. But change is clearly at the core of any initiatives related to innovation, growth, or progress.
Unconscious Bias: An Interview with Kanjoya CEO, Armen Berjikly
Kanjoya
JULY 28, 2015
On the philosophy and technology behin d the Kanjoya approach: Berjikly asserts that the power of Kanjoya technologies in this space is the ability to promote awareness and make unconscious bias tangible: “Our products precisely identify and measure unconscious bias, which is the first and most critical step to removing it from an organization. A few weeks ago, Armen Berjikly, the CEO of Kanjoya, sat down with the Spanish newspaper El Pais. The topic was unconscious bias and how technology could be leveraged to minimize its impact. You cannot fix what you cannot measure.” .
Best of Both Worlds: Kanjoya Partners With Sirota to Deliver Seamless Employee Survey Solutions
Kanjoya
APRIL 11, 2016
Customers like Intel, Twitter, and Zendesk are using Kanjoya’s technology to connect insights from across the employee lifecycle, from job interview to exit interview, to optimize workforce management and productivity decisions. It’s an exciting day here at Kanjoya. We look forward to deploying Kanjoya’s SaaS solution guided by Sirota’s expertise.”. Blog Employee Engagement
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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drives more productive conversations. 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. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). happening now. If the.
The Extreme Limitations of Sentiment Analysis: What Insights are You Missing in Your Data?
Kanjoya
AUGUST 20, 2014
Organizations collect employee feedback to gain insight regarding employee sentiment, behavior, and motivation–and use these insights to cultivate cultures of engaged, empowered, innovative, and productive employees. Sentiment analysis, the technology traditionally used to obtain such learnings, sorts complex, human-generated data into positive, negative, and neutral categories.
An Easier Way to Design a Better Survey
Kanjoya
JUNE 9, 2015
In designing our employee survey product, we leveraged the power of beautiful, thoughtful design and our proprietary Natural Language Processing, developed over 8 years with leading scholars from Stanford, to create a breakthrough experience for survey takers and survey designers/analysts alike. And of equal importance, the survey experience is more positive and productive for all.
Four Employee Engagement Stats You Need to Know
Kanjoya
JUNE 15, 2015
This calculation includes direct costs associated with employee turnover including “separation costs, the cost to temporarily cover an employee’s duties, replacement costs, and training costs.” It is more difficult to measure indirect costs, such as “lost productivity for the departing employee, reduced morale, lost clients and lost institutional knowledge, etc.”). We all know employee engagement is important. But just how important? Engagement Across the Workforce. More than half of employees, or 51%, are “not engaged.”. 17.5% are “actively disengaged.”. The Cost of Engagement.
Exceptional employees don’t just set goals. They plan for success.
Kanjoya
JANUARY 6, 2016
Technical: How will the rollout of new software impact team productivity? Competitive: How can you solidify your market position as your sales team wins more deals or your product team launches new products? 5. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln. Most working professionals spend time at the beginning of a new fiscal year setting goals for themselves and their teams. Define what success looks like, and reflect on what it will take to get there. What worked?
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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drives more productive conversations. 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. an annual review process) to newer. performance development systems. organized around real-time dynamics). happening now. If the.
The “Best Friend at Work” Question in Employee Surveys: Why It Matters
Kanjoya
MARCH 6, 2015
Having a best friend indicates engagement, which in turn, correlates with productivity and other performance metrics. The topics can be varied — from launching new products to maneuvering political landmines. Finding a person who can provide productive criticism is difficult. For instance, people who value technology innovation and new product launches may not thrive at a cash-strapped, declining business — at least for some periods of time. Why would my employer care? So employers ask this question to evaluate their likelihood of retaining and motivating employees.
Solve the Employee Disengagement Problem with Real-Time Employee Feedback
Kanjoya
JANUARY 14, 2015
Many studies conclude that employee engagement has a positive impact on culture, productivity, and the bottom line. But how much of a problem is the flipside, disengagement? What are the risks, and what can we do to remedy its effects? The Problem. Let’s examine the landscape of workplace disengagement. What can we do to remedy this predicament? Do you have an employee engagement strategy?
Forget About the Glass Ceiling! Break a Glass Slipper Instead
Kanjoya
AUGUST 14, 2015
For instance, rather than arguing that “tech jobs are desirable and women/girls deserve inclusion,” it is more effective to advocate for diversity by asserting that products, businesses, and technologies should “reflect the plurality we live.” In this vein, change leaders should promote environments “that let difference emerge and flourish”–by discouraging stereotypes, “encouraging humility and curiosity,” and “raising awareness of glass slippers…unconscious biases and institutional barriers.” The Painful Truth. The Glass Slipper (Not Glass Ceiling). Happy Ending. Epilogue.
The Strategic Impact of Workplace Diversity
Kanjoya
JANUARY 2, 2015
Does your company aim to outperform competitors, capture a new market, and/or cultivate a happier, more productive workforce? At Kanjoya, we are passionate about helping organizations identify and address diversity-related problems in order to cultivate more inclusive, effective, creative, and productive teams and workplaces. What will your diversity strategy be?
4 Ways to Close the Learning-Doing Gap for Front-Line Managers [GUIDE]
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retention, productivity, and employee engagement. FOUR WAYS TO CLOSE THE. LEARNING-DOING GAP FOR. FRONT-LINE MANAGERS 4FOREWORD We’re in business to help organizations. achieve their goals by making sure their. employees have the knowledge and skills. they need to succeed. Our experience. and research led us to identify that one. audience organizations consistently. managers. What’s. skills.
Five Tips for Making Millennial Internships Memorable–for Both of You
Kanjoya
JUNE 22, 2015
By exposing them to things they would not otherwise have access to–meetings with higher level managers, product discussions, or anything else–you may be surprised by the quality of the observations and insights they offer up. Wishing you a wonderful, productive summer season! Summer is here, and chances are you’ll be seeing new faces in the office–interns! These wide-eyed, bushy-tailed folks are most likely thrilled to be joining you and looking forward to contributing and learning as much as possible. Not only are they enthusiastic, they are also capable.
The Story of Labor Day (and the Labor That Went Into It)
Kanjoya
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
businesses over $300 billion a year in “absenteeism, turnover, diminished productivity, and medical, legal and insurance costs.” How can you ensure your employees are getting what they need in order to be happy and productive at work? Labor Day is upon us, and no matter how you plan to spend it, there is more to the holiday than you might realize. According to the U.S.
Webinar Announcement: Making Employee Recognition Personal
Kanjoya
APRIL 11, 2016
Otherwise, you could be wasting money on products, services, and other gifts that large segments of employees may not remember or value at all. Hosted by: Blueboard, Kanjoya, and Zendesk. Rewards and recognition are the most effective ways to thank and motivate employees. Key questions discussed will include: How do you determine what employees value most? Geri Cruz, VP Marketing, Kanjoya.
Five Signs You Need a New Employee Survey Technology, Analytical Solution, or Both
Kanjoya
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
These could include — but are not limited to — new leaders; organizational restructuring; acquisitions, mergers, and spin-offs; hiring and layoffs; changes in organizational strategy; and new product launches, sunsets, or retirements. Surveys are the workhorses of business initiatives to measure employee satisfaction and manage workforce-related investments. Recommended Next Steps.
Harnessing the power of Perception
Kanjoya
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Great retention, increased productivity, a more engaged workforce, and having a pulse on how your employees really feel — just to name a few. If you ask any CEO what the company’s most valuable asset is, he or she will almost always say the same thing: employees. Employees are the lifeblood of companies, both big and small. What do employees value in the workplace?
The Cost of Employee Churn
Kanjoya
JANUARY 30, 2015
Invariably, such replacements result in lost productivity and opportunity. We all know it’s expensive to replace employees. But just how expensive? And how pervasive is the problem? 1 out of 5 workers voluntarily leave their jobs each year and 1 out of 6 are fired or let go involuntarily, according to a report by the Center for American Progress. The 2015 Experience Project Annual Survey* concluded that nearly 1 out of 4 employees would like to quit this year, but this ratio increased to an alarming 2 out of 3 for disengaged employees. The Numbers Behind Employee Churn. full time and 19.2%
Workday Selects Kanjoya as Connect Partner to Deliver People Analytics Platform
Kanjoya
JUNE 23, 2015
Before the launch of Perception, businesses that modeled the drivers of business metrics (like productivity) analyzed the impact of only quantitative or categorical metrics (such as compensation band, employee ratings) and demographic or segment data. ENGAGEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY : What is the engagement level that drives optimum sales productivity (actuals versus goals) ?
Increasing Employee Productivity [webinar]
nettime solutions
JANUARY 21, 2016
The question is… Is it possible to consciously prevent or extinguish the failure factors of an employee that are directly linked to their motivation and productivity levels? Join us for our 30-minute webinar to discover how a comprehensive time and attendance program can increase your employee productivity levels and improve employee morale It’s just a part of the growth cycle.
What really hurts productivity?
RecognizeThis!
MARCH 25, 2016
— Inadvertently placing unnecessary rules on employee behavior, instead of offering more freedom, can hurt productivity. couple of days ago, I wrote a post that addressed some recent research on the negative impact that corporate award programs can have on firm productivity. Employee freedom, fewer rules leads to greater productivity #socialrecognition Click To Tweet.





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