Sat.Sep 25, 2010 - Fri.Oct 01, 2010

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Is It OK to Hug at Work?

45 Things

I got into a conversation recently about how "chummy" people should be with one another at work. I've written about this before, but it seems to be an issue that comes up again and again. One person I know expressed the opinion that she didn't mind it when others hugged her at work -- even if she barely knew them. She didn't think it was offensive, and was merely a way to say "hello.

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Recruiting Collusion among Top Silicon Valley Companies

Josh Bersin

Yesterday the US Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement against Apple, Google, Intel, Adobe, Intuit, and Pixar for colluding not to “cold-call&# recruit employees from each. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Tags: Sourcing and Recruiting adobe apple google Intel intuit pixar.

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Chemical

True Faith HR

'Last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to sit in on the SHRM Membership Core Leadership Area webinar , " Social Media for Chapters and State Councils: The Rules of Engagement" (powerpoint here ; membership may be required), led by SHRM''s Manager of PR & Social Media Relations Curtis Midkiff. As described, Learn how to use social media tools like SHRMConnect, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to engage your members and recruit new members.

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Employee Engagement: Like Squared

David Zinger

Taking a liking to employee engagement. Let me tell you what this passenger was like. I was flying last week and across the aisle and one row behind me two woman talked with each other for the whole flight. They talked loud enough for the 3 rows in front of them and 3 rows behind them to listen to their conversation. What stood out for me was how frequently one of the woman used the word like.

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Correct & Prevent I-9 Errors: Your 2024 Audit Toolkit

Simplify your I-9 compliance process and minimize the risk of costly fines with WorkBright’s comprehensive audit toolkit. Created in collaboration with employment law experts, this essential two-part guide will help you conduct a thorough internal audit in 2024. The first section outlines a three-step process for ensuring error-free and compliant I-9s, followed by two printable checklists to streamline your audit process.

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More on Conferencing Mash-ups

The Bamboo Project Blog

Friday I wrote a post on conference homophily --conferences that bring together people who share the same worldview and conceptual frameworks--and proposed conference mash-ups as a solution. I got a lot of great comments that I think warranted another post. Conference Mashup Models and Options. Tim Davies suggested framing a conference around some shared challenges or problems : I. wonder how this would work framed around particular 'problems' and. challenges: the literature on open innovation a

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In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau I have been following Chris Guillebeau ’s remarkable work via his blog since last couple of years. So when I heard about his new book “ The Art of Non-Conformity ”, I could not wait to order it. I am glad I did, because this book instantly made it to my favorite books in 2010 which also includes Seth Godin’s Linchpin.

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Employee Engagement Respect: Beyond Carrots and Sticks

David Zinger

A 5 Zingers Review of Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work by Paul L Marciano. Paul has placed the carrots in the trash bin and outlined the latest research on what really gets people to go the extra mile. His main thesis is that we all need RESPECT -> Recognition, Empowerment, Supportive Feedback, Partnering, Expectations, Consideration, and Trust.

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Should You Have to Cover Those Tattoos For a Job?

Evil HR Lady

A British woman was told to put a bag over her head, due to her piercings and tattoos, before applying for a job. Is your appearance really that important? Should You Have to Cover Those Tattoos For a Job?

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The Gleeful Workplace

Working Girl

'Glee is a musical comedy about high school students, a clear departure from the shows about computer geniuses and spacetime anomolies I usually prefer. The kind of show where people burst out into song with syncronized choreography. Which I don''t mind per se but also don''t find nearly as believable as saving the universe by travelling back in time or creating a clever computer virus.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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15 Key Lessons On Managing Change

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 15 Key Lessons On Managing Change Change, they say, is the only constant. With rapid globalization and advent of technology, the rate of change in society and in organizations has just multiplied. We may not be ‘change management experts’, but having a set of thumb rules always helps when dealing with change (because at some point, we have to face/manage/lead a change).

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Employee Engagement: Disengage e-mail and engage Presence

David Zinger

Are we engaging in too much email? A voice from the corner office. Here is a brief snippet from the New York Times Corner Office. Kasper Rorsted, C.E.O. of Henkel, a consumer and industrial products company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, says e-mail can’t replace human interaction. Q. You mentioned you’re doing less e-mail. A. I think e-mail is very often disruptive in corporate cultures.

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Is It HR's Job to Protect Employees.or VPs?

Evil HR Lady

Just why didn't HR step in a fix a problem manager? The answer lies in priorities and responsibilities. You may be surprised as to where HR's priorities really lie. Is It HR's Job to Protect Employees.or VPs?

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I need a drink

Working Girl

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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Working Zingers – 2:30

David Zinger

It is later than you think. Our 2:30 meeting. never begins. at 2:30. And even if we. booked it. for 2:45. we would still not start. on time. For in our workplace. on time. is always. 10 minutes later. than it is. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~. David Zinger , M.Ed., works with organizations and individuals to increase engagement. He is a writer, educator, speaker, and consultant who founded the 3000 member Employee Engagement Network.

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How Do I Compare Two Job Offers?

Evil HR Lady

When you're looking at two different job offers (or even trying to decide if you should leave your current job for a new one), salary is only one thing. Here are 10 things to help you decide. How Do I Compare Two Job Offers?

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How Do I Compare Two Job Offers?

Evil HR Lady

Evil HR Lady Why am I evil? Well, Im not, but thats the perception of all of us in HR. Need to fire someone? Come to HR. Need to explain to someone why, even after working their rear end off all year, that their annual increase is 2.7%? Come to HR. Need to come up with new mountains of paperwork? Come to HR. So, come join me on the Evil Side. Oh, and send me your HR questions.

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Is It HR's Job to Protect Employees.or VPs?

Evil HR Lady

Evil HR Lady Why am I evil? Well, Im not, but thats the perception of all of us in HR. Need to fire someone? Come to HR. Need to explain to someone why, even after working their rear end off all year, that their annual increase is 2.7%? Come to HR. Need to come up with new mountains of paperwork? Come to HR. So, come join me on the Evil Side. Oh, and send me your HR questions.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Should You Have to Cover Those Tattoos For a Job?

Evil HR Lady

Evil HR Lady Why am I evil? Well, Im not, but thats the perception of all of us in HR. Need to fire someone? Come to HR. Need to explain to someone why, even after working their rear end off all year, that their annual increase is 2.7%? Come to HR. Need to come up with new mountains of paperwork? Come to HR. So, come join me on the Evil Side. Oh, and send me your HR questions.