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He takes some of the most beautiful photographs I've ever seen. He's patient and organized of course, but he also uses those attributes to capture the sunset at just the right moment or photograph a bird taking flight. MORE
There are few better ways to improve your recruiting than by learning from industry leaders. Whether it’s reading quick nuggets of information on Twitter or sitting down with a 300-page book, learning from people who have been there and done it is a must if you want to make the most of your career — and your organization’s current HR efforts. . Laszlo Bock is perhaps the most influential, respected and well-known HR professional Silicon Valley has ever produced. MORE
So much for summer being slow—with a series of product enhancements, this quarter has shaped up to be one of the biggest in Namely’s history. Our team delivered significant updates across every facet of the platform, from payroll to time management, all with a singular focus in mind: empowering HR teams to move their business and people forward. You can learn more about everything our platform has to offer here. MORE
Here is the recording and transcript for a 20 minute dialogue with Alex Kjeulf on happiness and engagement. Alexander is the founder of Woohoo inc. and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness at work. In his spare time Alexander reads. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
I'm hoping he'll say something about the next version of his HR competencies which RBL and a group of partners, including AHRI, have been developing over the last year. So I'd separate the competency out into these three areas. MORE
When people previously asked me how to study for the SPHR exam, I’ve had to give them my opinion based on what I understood. To be honest, my response was pretty accurate, but it’s now nice to actually confirm that with my own completion of the SPHR certification. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
Cox Automotive , a leading provider of products and services that span the automotive ecosystem worldwide, has nearly 25,000 employees working across more than 24 brands, including Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, and a number of other best-in-class companies. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
The topic today is training current employees – on a small budget, especially. Many small businesses find traditional employee training programs too expensive and either forego training or look for ways to accomplish that training at less cost. Cross-train. MORE
But how is this trend affecting productivity? Would you like to wager a guess and see how much time employees are wasting doing personal activities on their cellphones, while they’re clocked in, supposedly working? Senior managers admit to wasting time too—but just not as much. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
Full disclosure: When I’m not on the road attending an HR event, I probably speak to Amazon’s Alexa at home more than just about all the people I know. I ask her when my next meeting is, how long it will take me to drive somewhere, to play the “HR Happy Hour Show” and lots more. MORE
I’m endlessly fascinated by what’s happening to the role of the salesperson due to social media adoption. Those in the know recognize the power of social media to reach prospective buyers on their terms early in the decision-making process. MORE
If you’re a business owner or leader, there will be times when you feel completely overwhelmed and full of self-doubt. Exceptional leaders create an exciting, clear and simple vision – a map if you will – that points out the right direction and the best way to get there. A strong vision creates the starting point for implementing strategic plans, business goals, and communication strategies while challenging people to find new and innovative ways of doing things. MORE
The answer is Quick Base trailblazers like Joanna Schreck, Senior Manager of Operational Excellence and Data Analytics for Digital Reach at Informa Exhibitions. Nearly 50% of my job is now Quick Base related, and I believe that the work I’m doing is important and impactful. MORE
Next time you attend a meeting , notice how people interact with their mobile phones. Is it appropriate for them to work emails if the meeting is boring? What impact does either of these actions have on the meeting’s effectiveness ? Turn off your television. MORE
It’s been a full year since we hosted the inaugural LA Tech Summit. We talked a lot at the summit in 2013 about the opportunities for LA Tech – about the need for local capital, local expertise and a local identity. The Second Annual LA Tech Summit. MORE
The temperatures are soaring, the birds are singing, and your employees’ thoughts are drifting toward summer vacations and leisure time in the great outdoors. You’ve got a business to run and customers to wow, so how do you keep everyone happy this time of year? MORE
We have long wanted to engage more directly with you, our newsletter subscribers, as we all drive in parallel towards the future of work. At 11 AM Pacific Time on Friday, February 10 , Jim Ware will host a free one-hour “open mike” conversation with the first fifteen people who register to participate. We are limiting the conversation to 15 people to ensure that it becomes an active, meaningful conversation rather than a one-way “pontification.”. In the Press. MORE
With employee engagement being such a covered topic due to the benefits it provides to strategy development and overall business improvement, you would think that statistics in this area would be booming – unfortunately, that’s not the case. 4 – On the Go Learning. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
There’s a particular skill that middle managers who will become more than middle managers learn, and it’s not something that is taught in business school. It’s one of the reasons that we all benefit from good mentors, who really understand “how things work.” This particular skill is the ability to understand the human dynamics of the business, office or industry well enough to navigate a good idea up the chain. They want to win every time. MORE
This year promises to be one of our most engaging, productive, and exciting events yet, with a jam-packed agenda and more than 3,900 HR executives, administrators, practitioners, and industry influencers scheduled to attend. After months of anticipation, it’s finally here! MORE
You''ve looked into candidates’ professional histories, verified references and perhaps even scoured social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to ensure their behaviour was conducive to company culture and the employee value proposition. The process starts over. MORE
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR. MORE
Dealing with a bully, whether on the playground or the workplace, can be a traumatic, not to mention energy-sapping, experience. When a bully is present, everyone stays on edge, never knowing when—or who—the bully will strike next. Learn more! The Workaholic. MORE
Workforce Management software helps organizations plan, manage, and track employee work, including labor requirements, employee schedules, and paid time off (PTO). Track employee attendance and workforce competencies. The HR TechStack for Workforce Management Software. MORE
With your employees at the forefront, bringing positive or not-so-positive experiences to your customers, it’s important for retail leaders to work with a highly engaged team. Be transparent: Help employees understand how consumer interactions affect the bottom line. MORE
I’m off for Memorial Day, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2012. A reader writes: Longtime reader, first time question asker! Before me, it was just my boss, the executive director, by herself for a year. I have really loved my job and boss up to this point and have been great at my work, but my relationship with my boss hit a big snag at the end of last week. You cannot give your boss the silent treatment. MORE
As such, it made perfect sense to seek the advice of a social psychologist to help us understand the science behind work culture and the social dynamics at play in every business. is a social psychologist and cultural design consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area. MORE
I was contacted by a TV Producer at BBC News regarding my thoughts about the pitfalls of working at home. Question: People often tout home working as being the future – but it isn’t really happening – at least in the UK. The author listed 17 disadvantages. 2012, March). MORE
A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Seeking a promotion, he applied for three internal learning solutions consultant (LSC) positions. MORE
The KM program produced over 5000 best practices that impacted both quality and schedule and led to millions in cost avoidance. In the summer of 2009 GM filed for bankruptcy. The knowledge existed within GM to develop a more competitive strategy. MORE
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Strategic HCM
AUGUST 7, 2012
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR.
Strategic HCM
APRIL 24, 2012
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR.
Future of Work
JANUARY 29, 2012
We have long wanted to engage more directly with you, our newsletter subscribers, as we all drive in parallel towards the future of work. At 11 AM Pacific Time on Friday, February 10 , Jim Ware will host a free one-hour “open mike” conversation with the first fifteen people who register to participate. We are limiting the conversation to 15 people to ensure that it becomes an active, meaningful conversation rather than a one-way “pontification.”. In the Press.
Strategic HCM
DECEMBER 1, 2012
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR.
David Zinger
MAY 15, 2012
Here is the recording and transcript for a 20 minute dialogue with Alex Kjeulf on happiness and engagement. Alexander is the founder of Woohoo inc. and one of the world’s leading experts on happiness at work. In his spare time Alexander reads.
Conversation Matters
MAY 13, 2012
The KM program produced over 5000 best practices that impacted both quality and schedule and led to millions in cost avoidance. In the summer of 2009 GM filed for bankruptcy. The knowledge existed within GM to develop a more competitive strategy.
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45 Things
JULY 24, 2012
He takes some of the most beautiful photographs I've ever seen. He's patient and organized of course, but he also uses those attributes to capture the sunset at just the right moment or photograph a bird taking flight.
Strategic HCM
JULY 3, 2012
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR.
ReviewSNAP
JULY 10, 2012
The temperatures are soaring, the birds are singing, and your employees’ thoughts are drifting toward summer vacations and leisure time in the great outdoors. You’ve got a business to run and customers to wow, so how do you keep everyone happy this time of year?
Strategic HCM
APRIL 3, 2012
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR.
Namely
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
So much for summer being slow—with a series of product enhancements, this quarter has shaped up to be one of the biggest in Namely’s history. Our team delivered significant updates across every facet of the platform, from payroll to time management, all with a singular focus in mind: empowering HR teams to move their business and people forward. You can learn more about everything our platform has to offer here.
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Inpower Coaching
AUGUST 7, 2012
There’s a particular skill that middle managers who will become more than middle managers learn, and it’s not something that is taught in business school. It’s one of the reasons that we all benefit from good mentors, who really understand “how things work.” This particular skill is the ability to understand the human dynamics of the business, office or industry well enough to navigate a good idea up the chain. They want to win every time.
Cornerstone On Demand
DECEMBER 8, 2014
It’s been a full year since we hosted the inaugural LA Tech Summit. We talked a lot at the summit in 2013 about the opportunities for LA Tech – about the need for local capital, local expertise and a local identity. The Second Annual LA Tech Summit.
SAP Innovation
MARCH 29, 2016
The topic today is training current employees – on a small budget, especially. Many small businesses find traditional employee training programs too expensive and either forego training or look for ways to accomplish that training at less cost. Cross-train.
TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
I’m endlessly fascinated by what’s happening to the role of the salesperson due to social media adoption. Those in the know recognize the power of social media to reach prospective buyers on their terms early in the decision-making process.
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 11, 2017
A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Seeking a promotion, he applied for three internal learning solutions consultant (LSC) positions.
Strategic HCM
JANUARY 31, 2013
It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 Stop Checking the Box. The HR Capitalist. 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. The New (Social) HR.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Dealing with a bully, whether on the playground or the workplace, can be a traumatic, not to mention energy-sapping, experience. When a bully is present, everyone stays on edge, never knowing when—or who—the bully will strike next. Learn more! The Workaholic.
Ultimate Software
MARCH 12, 2018
This year promises to be one of our most engaging, productive, and exciting events yet, with a jam-packed agenda and more than 3,900 HR executives, administrators, practitioners, and industry influencers scheduled to attend. After months of anticipation, it’s finally here!
Achievers
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
With your employees at the forefront, bringing positive or not-so-positive experiences to your customers, it’s important for retail leaders to work with a highly engaged team. Be transparent: Help employees understand how consumer interactions affect the bottom line.
Business2Community Leadership
JUNE 27, 2019
If you’re a business owner or leader, there will be times when you feel completely overwhelmed and full of self-doubt. Exceptional leaders create an exciting, clear and simple vision – a map if you will – that points out the right direction and the best way to get there. A strong vision creates the starting point for implementing strategic plans, business goals, and communication strategies while challenging people to find new and innovative ways of doing things.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
With employee engagement being such a covered topic due to the benefits it provides to strategy development and overall business improvement, you would think that statistics in this area would be booming – unfortunately, that’s not the case. 4 – On the Go Learning.
Eightfold
APRIL 30, 2019
There are few better ways to improve your recruiting than by learning from industry leaders. Whether it’s reading quick nuggets of information on Twitter or sitting down with a 300-page book, learning from people who have been there and done it is a must if you want to make the most of your career — and your organization’s current HR efforts. . Laszlo Bock is perhaps the most influential, respected and well-known HR professional Silicon Valley has ever produced.
Quick Base
MARCH 8, 2019
The answer is Quick Base trailblazers like Joanna Schreck, Senior Manager of Operational Excellence and Data Analytics for Digital Reach at Informa Exhibitions. Nearly 50% of my job is now Quick Base related, and I believe that the work I’m doing is important and impactful.
Workplace Psychology
AUGUST 22, 2015
I was contacted by a TV Producer at BBC News regarding my thoughts about the pitfalls of working at home. Question: People often tout home working as being the future – but it isn’t really happening – at least in the UK. The author listed 17 disadvantages. 2012, March).
WhoKnows
NOVEMBER 29, 2017
Workforce Management software helps organizations plan, manage, and track employee work, including labor requirements, employee schedules, and paid time off (PTO). Track employee attendance and workforce competencies. The HR TechStack for Workforce Management Software.
HR Daily Advisor
JULY 31, 2017
But how is this trend affecting productivity? Would you like to wager a guess and see how much time employees are wasting doing personal activities on their cellphones, while they’re clocked in, supposedly working? Senior managers admit to wasting time too—but just not as much.
TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Next time you attend a meeting , notice how people interact with their mobile phones. Is it appropriate for them to work emails if the meeting is boring? What impact does either of these actions have on the meeting’s effectiveness ? Turn off your television.
15Five
JULY 17, 2018
As such, it made perfect sense to seek the advice of a social psychologist to help us understand the science behind work culture and the social dynamics at play in every business. is a social psychologist and cultural design consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area.
HRExecutive
APRIL 3, 2019
Full disclosure: When I’m not on the road attending an HR event, I probably speak to Amazon’s Alexa at home more than just about all the people I know. I ask her when my next meeting is, how long it will take me to drive somewhere, to play the “HR Happy Hour Show” and lots more.
Achievers
OCTOBER 5, 2015
Cox Automotive , a leading provider of products and services that span the automotive ecosystem worldwide, has nearly 25,000 employees working across more than 24 brands, including Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim, and a number of other best-in-class companies.
Strategic HCM
AUGUST 25, 2015
I'm hoping he'll say something about the next version of his HR competencies which RBL and a group of partners, including AHRI, have been developing over the last year. So I'd separate the competency out into these three areas.
UpstartHR
JANUARY 18, 2015
When people previously asked me how to study for the SPHR exam, I’ve had to give them my opinion based on what I understood. To be honest, my response was pretty accurate, but it’s now nice to actually confirm that with my own completion of the SPHR certification.
Ask a Manager
MAY 27, 2019
I’m off for Memorial Day, so here’s an older post from the archives. This was originally published in 2012. A reader writes: Longtime reader, first time question asker! Before me, it was just my boss, the executive director, by herself for a year. I have really loved my job and boss up to this point and have been great at my work, but my relationship with my boss hit a big snag at the end of last week. You cannot give your boss the silent treatment.
Cielo HR Leader
JANUARY 24, 2014
You''ve looked into candidates’ professional histories, verified references and perhaps even scoured social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to ensure their behaviour was conducive to company culture and the employee value proposition. The process starts over.
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