The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Professional development isn't just about the answers. It's also about questions. You can l earn a lot from the questions you ask. They can tell you about patterns in your work and in your thinking about your work. They can point you in new directions or show you where you may be feeling stagnant. Questions are what drive and motivate us. But we have to notice the questions to do anything with them. .

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Josh Bersin

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Today Ginni Rometty was announced as the new CEO of IBM, marking a significant transition at IBM and celebrating the company’s first female top executive. This transition shows an example of. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Since Halloween is almost upon us, I have a question? Just how would you know if your HR department had been taken over by zombies? My thought: When you get your open enrollment form, there are only questions about how fresh your brain is. Add your answers to the comments, or tweet it with the hashtag #HRZombies. I'm looking forward to some awesome answers.

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Strategic HCM

OCTOBER 28, 2011

'I’ve posted recently on ‘The Executive Guide to Integrated Talent Management’ which I’ve contributed a chapter to, and also more specifically on the contribution of learning & development within this integration. This post moves onto the chapters focusing on the integration of hiring / recruitment talent acquisition. First up is a typically insightful chapter from John Sullivan who lists the main consequences of poor integration to include: Delay in process cycle time Increase in error rate

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2011

. One of the best ways to explore your career vision is by using visual tools. Many of us have tried writing or thinking our way to something new, with limited results. That's because our "verbal" brain is our "logical" brain--the side of us that is both visioning and criticizing that vision at the same time. . I wrote last week about compromising your vision.

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Workday

OCTOBER 25, 2011

'Folks at Workday have been thinking a lot lately about the secrets to high-performing organizations, mostly because of the successes of our own high-performing customers.

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Strategic HCM

OCTOBER 24, 2011

'I may not often comment on other peoples’ blogs, but I do read a lot of them. My favourite post last week was Informa Group HR Director Alison Chisnell’s report on the HR Forum in Lisbon which made me think this was one event I should try to get to (ie present at) one year. As it so happens, I have recently provided one of my contacts with a list of what I consider to be the best HR conferences (core HR vs recruitment, L&D etc) around the world, and should probably add the HR Forum to that.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2011

I was talking with someone the other night who is considering a career change. It's a job she knows well, has done for awhile and is very talented at doing. This is part of what is making her itch for change--she's ready for new challenges, to take some risks. . As we talked, it became clear that she was feeling the weight of her work. It has become something she needs to escape, the sooner the better. .

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45 Things

OCTOBER 27, 2011

I've been writing for newspapers since I was in high school. The reason I point this out is that I've had years (eons) to learn that what you put in print really matters. You've got to think long and hard about what you're writing. If you make a mistake, not only is it embarrassing, but it can haunt you for a long time. But many bloggers haven't yet learned this lesson.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, Thanks for your columns; they greatly demystify the world of HR. I left a job eight months ago because I was being bullied. Ever since, I have been looking for work. I have applied everywhere, including fast food restaurants. I have experience in a lot of areas, with engineering being the most current area that I am studying. I have more than ten years experience in clerical work and even three years in science laboratory work.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 25, 2011

A novice manager tells people what needs to be done. A wise manager listens, questions and challenges. People are not interested in what you tell them to do (command and control). They are interested in what they control and learn from what they are doing (empowerment). Facilitation helps in both. In getting things done and [.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2011

I have a friend who often talks to me about my "mean boss." She's appalled at how my boss is so demanding, pushing me to perfection, nitpicking and second-guessing me all the time. I make a decision, begin to implement, and my boss is ON me, reminding me constantly of all the little ways that I've screwed up in the past and will most likely fail in the future.

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45 Things

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Last week I was very busy and pretty stressed. The cats were upset because I wouldn't rub their tummies when they made the request loud and clear through constant meowing (I threw my shoe in their general direction and they got miffed and left me alone). The dog constantly wagged her tail in hope that I was stomping past her to get her leash and go on a walk.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 25, 2011

A new study says that legal secretaries prefer to work for men. Is that something unique to the law, or is that a universal principle? Are men better bosses? To read click here: New Study: Do Men Make Better Bosses?

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True Faith HR

OCTOBER 26, 2011

'Growing up in East Lansing, MI and the Michigan State campus, one of the more polarizing figures was one Mark Grebner. Thirty years before the advent of sites such as " Rate My Professors ," he was self publishing "Rating the Profs," a short paperback that was available for purchase at the MSU Student Book Store to assist students in avoiding the "harder" professors (several were rated as "A Real Bastard!").

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Insperity

OCTOBER 27, 2011

It’s a safe bet that you know not to slap your female employees on their backside in this day and age. And racist jokes have no place in the workforce. But employment law is ever-evolving, with courts weighing in on social media, weight, flirtation and vegetarianism. In general, common sense goes a long way, but legal rulings can throw a curve ball in the game of understanding how employees should be treated.

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Reviewsnap

OCTOBER 25, 2011

'Employee morale is not something to be taken lightly. According to the Harvard Management Update , in roughly 85% of companies, employees'' morale declines sharply after their first 6 months on the job and it continues to deteriorate for years afterward. Getting employees motivated is a commonly heard theme in organizations. But the real problem appears to lie in stopping those same organizations from demotivating their employees.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Dear Evil HR Lady, I need advice. Last year I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I went back to work Feb. 1st of this year as a part time employee. I am nursing and pump once daily at work. Prior to leaving on maternity leave I informed my employer that I would be returning in Feb as a part time employee and would need a place to pump. The place was provided and a time was agreed by both of us.

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 26, 2011

'Ouch. Really? No value? That’s right, none. How many of us can change anything in our past? Anyone? Can we learn from the past? Sure we can, I do on a regular basis. Do I sit around wallowing in self-pity because I didn’t always make the right choice or that I wasn’t picked first in gym class? No…that would be lame, and I hate it when I’m lame. Regrets Are Like Excuses Now before you think I’ve morphed into some sort of insensitive lout, please keep this in mind.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Doing “less with more” is presently more than a catchphrase for many business owners. A challenging economic climate and uncertain forecast are forcing business owners to consolidate positions in order to remain competitive. But getting employees on board with such a measure can be a daunting task for even the most experienced managers. “It’s such a difficult thing to do when people are already stressed out about their jobs to go forward and layoff and consolidate,” says Randall Barker, a Utah-b

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Reviewsnap

OCTOBER 23, 2011

'We all know managers who just don''t have the intestinal fortitude to bring performance issues to the attention of their employees when needed. These "chickens" aren''t doing themselves, their employees, or the organization any favors. Far from it, in fact. The damage done by these managers is almost unforgivable. Believe it or not, most employees actually want to know when their performance isn''t living up to expectations.

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Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

The promise of AI for today’s organizations is real, yet in a frenzied state of experimentation, many stumble to get to a full-scale enterprise. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity. Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Is your career stagnating? Are others moving ahead of you? Here are 5 things you can do to put yourself back on the ladder to success.

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NoExcusesHR

OCTOBER 24, 2011

'Some of you may know I am heavily into hockey as a fan, hockey dad, and for the last five years as a youth hockey coach. As our team continues to improve and play against some of the highest level talent in the country we’re stressing the concept of peripheral vision with our players. Hmm, peripheral vision. The concept is so simple, yet all too frequently I find myself following my vision, or my plan, or my idea in my professional life.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The Chrysler Corp. and Aflac both came under fire in March as a result of careless comments made on Twitter, which sparked major PR disasters. Because it’s still in its infantile stages, the finer points of social media etiquette, in some areas, are still up for debate. As a business owner, it’s crucial that you set social media guidelines to prevent putting your company in an embarrassing light.

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Workday

OCTOBER 26, 2011

'I attended Workday Rising last year as a prospect. This year, several of my Time Warner Inc. colleagues and I are in Las Vegas attending as customers. It’s a different perspective, but one thing is consistent: Workday employees’ enthusiasm, which I think goes a long way.

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Are you facing a revolving door of hires, especially within their first 90 days of employment? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, a leading industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologist, offers insights and strategies to unravel the mystery behind early tenure turnover. Identify the root causes of early attrition to mitigate turnover’s impact in the first 12 months.

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Evil HR Lady

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Since Halloween is almost upon us, I have a question? Just how would you know if your HR department had been taken over by zombies? My thought: When you get your open enrollment form, there are only questions about how fresh your brain is. Add your answers to the comments, or tweet it with the hashtag #HRZombies. I'm looking forward to some awesome answers.

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Inpower Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Old boss – mentoring and advancement opportunities. New boss – frustration, competition, neglect, stupidity and powerlessness. What’s your strategy for getting ahead now? In the last week, I’ve talked to three people in situation “new boss” – at all levels including a CXO (no, my friends, powerlessness is not limited to the minion ranks).

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Insperity

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Congratulations! You’ve successfully and effectively integrated your new hire into the company and corporate culture. This new employee is now an active and productive member of the work team and will no doubt contribute to the success of your business. But the new hire process isn’t quite finished. A post-hire evaluation from your new hires can shed some light on your orientation and onboarding process.

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