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Introducing the Bersin & Associates Lexicon

Josh Bersin

Today we begin the introduction of a major new source of research, information, and support for HR and L&D professionals, the Bersin & Associates Lexicon®. The Lexicon is a new, online. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. Tags: Enterprise Learning Talent Management lexicon.

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5 Tips for Becoming Valuable in a New Job

45 Things

The job-hunting experience can be a stressful one: sending out resumes, interviewing, sending out more resumes and interviewing again. It can take weeks, even months, to nail the job you want. Finally, you get the position you desire. And while you’re a bit nervous in the beginning, the new job begins to feel more comfortable after a while, and you settle in to the routine.

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Hacking Work: Progress, Motivation, and Employee Engagement

David Zinger

Benevolent Hackers Exemplify Robust and Innovative Employee Engagement. I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. ~ Leonardo da Vinci. Such a card. I was facilitating a workshop recently and we were talking about writing a message on the back of the business card. I was doing an exercise that was inspired by Mike Morrison’s The Other Side of the Business Card.

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60 Miles an Hour

True Faith HR

'Last week, I finally got to meet the HR Capitali$t himself, Mr. Kris Dunn , as he was the keynote speaker to close out the WI SHRM State Conference. We were able to chat before his presentation, and the conversation turned to the many individuals we have been able to meet over social media. It occurred to me that there is no one I haven''t met and maintained a relationship with on the various social media mediums that I haven''t liked.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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"I Thought of it First!" - The Movie

Working Girl

'Remember this post about how a fake phone call can get you out of pointless, boring tasks and show ex-partners we''ve moved on? Well, it was so popular I turned the first vignette into a movie using online xtranormal software. It''s super easy and free to use. You pick your actors, write your script, add gestures, facial expressions, a sound track and voila!

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A Rhyming Review of Bob Sutton on Bosses

David Zinger

Robert I. Sutton on the button with good boss, bad boss. Bob’s boss books are white, Management assholes give fright. No need for an asshole or fool. Insitute the no asshole rule. We learn from the best. and transform the rest. Bob makes a compelling case. to dwell in a civilized workplace. He has us journey through the hole. To view good boss, bad boss, whole.

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The Quest of Better Outcomes: Hierarchy Versus Process

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer The Quest of Better Outcomes: Hierarchy And Process In quest of better outcomes (efficiency, results, productivity, improvements etc.), a lot of companies focus on restructuring their organization structure (hierarchy). Periodically, they overhaul their structure, add new positions and assign new/diverse responsibilities to people.

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I'm Clearly the Best Candidate--So Why Am I Not Getting the Job?

Evil HR Lady

Dear Evil HR Lady, I heard that 85% of the time it’s not the most qualified candidate that gets the job. I’m still searching for that 15% job. I’m an Accountant. Not to toot my own horn but I’m kinda good at it. I’m considered extremely intelligent, however my social graces aren’t up to par. I’m usually well liked and I do impeccable work. I’m doing something wrong in the interviews.

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Workday Rising: The Importance of Trust

Workday

'To call Darwin John a unique human being is a majestic understatement. After a childhood spent working the dusty Utah soil of his father’s beet farm, he went on to become CIO of both the FBI and the Church of the Latter Day Saints--where he became the customer and close friend of Workday co-founder, Dave Duffield.

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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Zengage into Employee Engagement

David Zinger

Zengage , the book by David Zinger, has been out for a month and has done very well. The book is a beautifully designed and pithy guidebook to what we can do to enhance our own engagement. The subtitle is: How to Get More Into Your Work to Get More Out of Your Work. Here is a snippet from the book: Engage Energy. Are you ever ready? Leaders are not always the people in charge.

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7 Steps For Customer Centric Process Improvement

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 7 Steps For Customer Centric Process Improvement You can improve almost everything in your organization. With so much to improve, how do you identify what are your top priority improvements? Here is the simplest answer: focus on improvements that directly impacts customer satisfaction or business profitability.

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The Interviewer Said I Have the Job, But No Offer Has Appeared

Evil HR Lady

Dear Evil HR Lady, I’m currently unemployed, but I interviewed with a past colleague heading a new company department. I was told after the interview that “they wanted me” and I just had to talk to a couple of other guys. At that interview the guys seemed like they were indifferent. They were preoccupied and knew little about me. After the interview, I was told by HR that I was it and they stopped looking for others.

Company 40
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Workday Rising: Management Guru Says Vulnerability and Conflict Build Strong Teams

Workday

'Management and HR guru Patrick Lencioni got a standing ovation from Workday Rising attendees on Wednesday?hardly typical of a keynote address at a software conference. Yet it wasn’t difficult to see why they were pleased. Lencioni delivered a frank and often funny discourse on the importance of such things as vulnerability and conflict to successful leadership teams.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Employee Engagement and Canada Thanksgiving Appreciation

David Zinger

Thank you to everyone involved in employee engagement. We are celebrating Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. I am so thankful to everyone who has read this blog over the past year, everyone who has joined the Employee Engagement Network, and everyone who has contributed a comment here or a blog or forum on the network. Thank you to everyone who works at making work work for everyone else and everyone who takes responsibility for their own engagement.

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My MBA Isn't Helping My Career

Evil HR Lady

Dear Evil HR Lady, About a year ago I finished my MBA. While working on my MBA, I had imagined that there would be plenty of opportunities when I graduated. Unfortunately even with an advanced degree, my two years in finance are not enough to qualify me for advanced positions. My current employer gave me a great retention bonus, yet no raise. Senior management told me that I do an outstanding job, and that they do not want to lose me.

Company 40
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Workday CEOs To SaaS Customers: “You Are The Revolution”

Workday

'In 2006, Workday was a tiny HR software startup with one customer. Four years later, on a balmy Tuesday morning in San Francisco, co-founder Dave Duffield spoke to hundreds of Workday Rising conference attendees about the significance of the gathering.

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My MBA Isn't Helping My Career

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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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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I'm Clearly the Best Candidate--So Why Am I Not Getting the 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.

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The Interviewer Said I Have the Job, But No Offer Has Appeared

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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Employee Engagement: Canada’s Top 100 Employers

David Zinger

Reaching the Top: Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Canada’s Top 100 Employers have released their list of the top 100 employers in Canada. I strongly encourage you to visit the site to learn more about their method and the top 100 companies. The 8 evaluation criteria used to determine the top 100 was: Physical Workplace. Work Atmosphere & Social.