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At Oracle OpenWorld 2014 all things HCM will again be a dedicated “event within an event” called HCM Central @ OpenWorld. The highly interactive workshops have been getting rave reviews because they provide valuable insight into improving employee experiences without pitching a product—a refreshing change for many. Register today and we''ll see you in San Francisco, September 28 - October 2, 2014! By Mike Vilimek. MORE
It appears as though all of Santa’s workers have left the North Pole workshop in search of more favorable careers (dentistry maybe?), but where does that leave jolly Old St. Who will help him make and deliver the toys? Children should have nothing to fear this year because Amazon is here to help. In preparation for Cyber Monday and the holiday season, Amazon has unleashed the big dogs. That is, they ramped up production by employing thousands of robots to help fulfill order requirements. MORE
Pop culture, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Elf , portrays Santa’s workshop as a happy, jolly place, where the elves gleefully craft toys all hours of the day and night, with not even a whisper of discontent. The Christmas season is upon us, which means that the elves are hard at work deep inside the confines of the North Pole’s buildings preparing gifts to load onto Santa’s sleight for his Yuletide trip around the globe. MORE
As the recognized industry leader in diversity technology since 2014, “diversity” and “inclusion” have never been buzz-words to us. We are extremely proud to announce today that we are launching our first ever Diversity in Recruiting workshop to support you. MORE
In the December 2014 Harvard Business Review magazine Stefan Thomke and Jim Manzi wrote an article on The Discipline of Business Experimentation. This is part of a workbook that was used in masterclasses on employee engagement in Singapore and Dubai in 2014: David Zinger is an employee engagement speaker and expert devoted to helping organizations and individuals become more experimental with employee engagement in 2015. Experiment with Employee Engagement in 2015. MORE
I signed up for their email newsletter and this morning received an update on their latest European workshops that included the three questions they use to start their sessions. . One of the career books I''ve been reading recently is Business Model You: A One Page Method for Re-Inventing Your Career. MORE
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia. MORE
Design a workshop around healthcare saving, managing credit, or planning for retirement … and be sure to promote all of the activities early and often. Help your employees find a balance between living wisely today and planning for tomorrow. A paycheck isn’t the only thing employees depend on to meet their families’ financial needs. MORE
In 2014, I spoke at nine different state or regional SHRM-affiliated events , so I’m obviously a Fan. – Halogen Customer Conference (2014 Washington, DC / 2015 TBA). – HRevolution (2014 Dallas, TX) / 2015 TBA). – HR Summit and Expo (2014 Dubai / 2015 TBA). Recently, one of my contacts who is planning her 2015 schedule sent me a question asking for my recommendations for the top 2 – 3 conferences to attend in the US for HR professionals. MORE
In their book Rapid Retooling (ATD Press, 2013), change management consultants Antoine Gerschel and Lawrence Polsky use examples from major multinational corporations to small start-ups, to explain how successful businesses adjust their internal structures, processes, reward systems, and so forth to enable continual change. Click here to read full version MORE
We are very excited to let you know that the first Employee Experience journey mapping workshop took place at OOW this year!!! We had 27 attendees participate in this dynamic workshop. These workshops are designed to take the participants step by step through the Employee experience journey mapping process, so they can learn it and apply it when relevant to their own challenges. We had 27 attendees participate in this dynamic workshop. By Hajer Mabrouk. MORE
In their book Rapid Retooling (ATD Press, 2013), change management consultants Antoine Gerschel and Lawrence Polsky use examples from major multinational corporations to small start-ups, to explain how successful businesses adjust their internal structures, processes, reward systems, and so forth to enable continual change. Click here to read full version MORE
In Episode 1 of Ask Jennifer , I’ll answer the following question for “Valerie”, a woman who recently attended a workshop I led on “Defining and Communicating Your Personal Brand for Career Growth”. Are you happily (or contently) employed, but at the same time wonder if there are better career opportunities out there? If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Email subscribers click here to view the video). MORE
The 2014 Randstad Pharma Engagement survey asked biotech/pharma professionals what employers can do to impact employee engagement and retention. As Globoforce’s Head of Strategic Consulting, Derek Irvine is an internationally minded management professional with over 20 years of experience helping global companies set a higher ambition for global strategic employee recognition , leading workshops, strategy meetings and industry sessions around the world. MORE
Later, as a consultant, I taught the Model II skills in organization workshops. For example, over a period of several years I conducted workshops for the top leaders of a large government organization as well as for project teams, all with considerable success. Although participants enjoy these less rigorous workshops, they typically retain the skills no more than a few days. MORE
I talk about both of these sides of the challenge on my open workshops with Symposium Events: HR and Innovation (where we talk about HR helping organisations become more innovative, but also creating more innovation within HR.) I’m taking a short break from my focus on gamification at a session organised by HR Magazine with some of its HR Excellence Awards judges, HR in the Boardroom alumni and a few others. MORE
Make sure each employee knows how his or her job responsibilities matter to the rest of the company, and are important to the overall organization’s success.Welcome their ideas, persuade them to speak their minds, and set up weekly workshops and seminars to keep them engaged. Employee engagement is important for business results. Turnover has high costs in recruiting and training new employees, and by improving engagement, you can reduce employee turnover. MORE
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia. MORE
For example, you could practice cross-boarding through a special workshop for new supervisors and managers. Half of all hourly workers leave new jobs in the first four months, and half of senior outside hires fail within 18 months, according to the SHRM Foundation’s report, Onboarding New Employees: Maximizing Success. When you consider the costs of recruiting and hiring , those figures translate into a lot of money wasted for employers – not to mention the lost time. MORE
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia. MORE
However, while I was deeply impressed by those two, and learned some important life lessons, I enjoyed even more the many workshops and hallway/dinner conversations with my friends and colleagues in the Corporate Real Estate Council (CREC) and the Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) community of practice. I spent last week mingling with 1200 or so professional colleagues at IFMA’s Facility Fusion conference at National Harbor, Maryland, on the Potomac River just south of Washington, DC. MORE
8 Life Lessons From Yoga Workshop. - – – – -. Recently, I had my first MRI scan to diagnose a herniated disc in my lower back area. Not a great thing to have, but fortunately , not very severe either. I just need to be extra careful with my back, do exercises and manage the stress well. MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging involves going into a narrow magnetic tube through which images of internal body structures are taken. MORE
Companies spend considerable amount of time and money on developing leaders through training programs and workshops. I have attended a number of such training programs and workshops and have observed the impact of these interventions. My experience so far suggests that these time-bound and finite interventions fail over a long run in developing leadership capabilities. MORE
So, I began reflecting on some recent speaking and workshop experiences. Leaders, managers, and heads of projects constantly seek ways to grow talent and make a difference in organizational success. More and more, job candidates are asking the question, "What will I learn here?" If they don''t like the answer, chances are they''ll keep looking. Four distinct factors came to mind as I thought about the give-and-take that led to learning for all of us. I hope you''ll find these useful. . MORE
Day 2 was a workshop day involving a mix of game playing and interactive group work, following different if similar processes for gamifying HR / work or other things (we spent quite a bit of time - a bit too much time for me - gamifying avoidable blindness.) Here are my notes on day 2 of last week''s HR Gamification Summit. MORE
10 Reasons You Have to Quit Your Job in 2014 - -A must-read! Purpose Workshops --I love this idea not only for young people, but for all of us. Some articles I''ve been bookmarking but just haven''t found the time to reflect on: . This pretty much sums up everything I''m seeing. . How Careers Have Changed (And How to Manage Yours Accordingly) -- Lily is right on in this post and she links to an excellent video from Mark Savickas that should be required viewing for all adults. . MORE
To support successful self-starters, Living Vicky will co-host an interactive Entrepreneur workshop on March 11, 2014 in Arlington, VA. The millennial generation is looking at the road ahead and deciding earlier then older generations to forge their own path. This urge to become a young entrepreneur speaks to their values and to the economy they are coming of age in. We appreciate Sheila giving her slot to one of her volunteers this month to share their thoughts on this trend. MORE
I’ve just returned from the 2014 HCI Employee Engagement Conference in Seattle, and I can tell you the interest in learning how to maximize engagement in organizations continues to grow. I had the privilege of co-leading a preconference workshop with Jack Morehouse and Jerry Halamaj with the provocative title “ Why Employees Think Nothing Happens as a Result of Engagement Surveys ”. The workshop discussed several best practices for insuring great actions from surveys: . MORE
In Episode 1 of Ask Jennifer , I’ll answer the following question for “Valerie”, a woman who recently attended a workshop I led on “Defining and Communicating Your Personal Brand for Career Growth”. Are you happily (or contently) employed, but at the same time wonder if there are better career opportunities out there? If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Email subscribers click here to view the video). MORE
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia. MORE
I was flying from Winnipeg to Singapore at the end of August to do a one day workshop on employee engagement. Something dies in us when we disengage. I was minding my own business when my brain began to nudge me with a quiet question that began to get louder and louder in consciousness: Is employee disengagement death? At first it felt like an absurd question to be pondering at 39,000 feet over the Pacific ocean. My immediate answer was no. MORE
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia. MORE
As Globoforce’s Head of Strategic Consulting, Derek Irvine is an internationally minded management professional with over 20 years of experience helping global companies set a higher ambition for global strategic employee recognition , leading workshops, strategy meetings and industry sessions around the world. Compensation and benefits covers a lot of ground. Can we consider it to also, well, literally cover ground? I’m asking this after a dinner with close friends recently. MORE
In 2014, I spoke at nine different state or regional SHRM-affiliated events , so I’m obviously a Fan. – Halogen Customer Conference (2014 Washington, DC / 2015 TBA). – HRevolution (2014 Dallas, TX) / 2015 TBA). – HR Summit and Expo (2014 Dubai / 2015 TBA). Recently, one of my contacts who is planning her 2015 schedule sent me a question asking for my recommendations for the top 2 – 3 conferences to attend in the US for HR professionals. MORE
In my workshops, people hope to uncover a big secret about being more productive and getting organized. You''ve downloaded every new app that promises to keep you organized, read books that vow to make you more efficient — and yet you still feel stressed out and overwhelmed with the clutter on your desk and in your mind. To make matters worse, you''re working harder than ever, putting in late nights and feeling overwhelmed at what you need to get done. MORE
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia. MORE
ATD Human Capital
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
In their book Rapid Retooling (ATD Press, 2013), change management consultants Antoine Gerschel and Lawrence Polsky use examples from major multinational corporations to small start-ups, to explain how successful businesses adjust their internal structures, processes, reward systems, and so forth to enable continual change. Click here to read full version
ATD Human Capital
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
In their book Rapid Retooling (ATD Press, 2013), change management consultants Antoine Gerschel and Lawrence Polsky use examples from major multinational corporations to small start-ups, to explain how successful businesses adjust their internal structures, processes, reward systems, and so forth to enable continual change. Click here to read full version
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All Things Workplace
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
So, I began reflecting on some recent speaking and workshop experiences. Leaders, managers, and heads of projects constantly seek ways to grow talent and make a difference in organizational success. More and more, job candidates are asking the question, "What will I learn here?" If they don''t like the answer, chances are they''ll keep looking. Four distinct factors came to mind as I thought about the give-and-take that led to learning for all of us. I hope you''ll find these useful. .
Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud
AUGUST 29, 2014
At Oracle OpenWorld 2014 all things HCM will again be a dedicated “event within an event” called HCM Central @ OpenWorld. The highly interactive workshops have been getting rave reviews because they provide valuable insight into improving employee experiences without pitching a product—a refreshing change for many. Register today and we''ll see you in San Francisco, September 28 - October 2, 2014! By Mike Vilimek.
Entelo
AUGUST 24, 2020
As the recognized industry leader in diversity technology since 2014, “diversity” and “inclusion” have never been buzz-words to us. We are extremely proud to announce today that we are launching our first ever Diversity in Recruiting workshop to support you.
David Zinger
DECEMBER 30, 2014
In the December 2014 Harvard Business Review magazine Stefan Thomke and Jim Manzi wrote an article on The Discipline of Business Experimentation. This is part of a workbook that was used in masterclasses on employee engagement in Singapore and Dubai in 2014: David Zinger is an employee engagement speaker and expert devoted to helping organizations and individuals become more experimental with employee engagement in 2015. Experiment with Employee Engagement in 2015.
Effortless HR
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Make sure each employee knows how his or her job responsibilities matter to the rest of the company, and are important to the overall organization’s success.Welcome their ideas, persuade them to speak their minds, and set up weekly workshops and seminars to keep them engaged. Employee engagement is important for business results. Turnover has high costs in recruiting and training new employees, and by improving engagement, you can reduce employee turnover.
Unbridled Talent
OCTOBER 28, 2014
In 2014, I spoke at nine different state or regional SHRM-affiliated events , so I’m obviously a Fan. – Halogen Customer Conference (2014 Washington, DC / 2015 TBA). – HRevolution (2014 Dallas, TX) / 2015 TBA). – HR Summit and Expo (2014 Dubai / 2015 TBA). Recently, one of my contacts who is planning her 2015 schedule sent me a question asking for my recommendations for the top 2 – 3 conferences to attend in the US for HR professionals.
Bersin with Deloitte
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia.
Bersin with Deloitte
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia.
Bersin with Deloitte
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia.
Bersin with Deloitte
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia.
Bersin with Deloitte
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia.
Bersin with Deloitte
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
Building talent was voted the most important capability in one of the conference workshops, and unfortunately was also rated the biggest skills gap in leaders today. The main topic at last week’s Asian Human Capital and Leadership Symposium was how to build a stronger pipeline of leaders in Asia.
GuideSpark
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Design a workshop around healthcare saving, managing credit, or planning for retirement … and be sure to promote all of the activities early and often. Help your employees find a balance between living wisely today and planning for tomorrow. A paycheck isn’t the only thing employees depend on to meet their families’ financial needs.
Compensation Cafe
DECEMBER 8, 2014
The 2014 Randstad Pharma Engagement survey asked biotech/pharma professionals what employers can do to impact employee engagement and retention. As Globoforce’s Head of Strategic Consulting, Derek Irvine is an internationally minded management professional with over 20 years of experience helping global companies set a higher ambition for global strategic employee recognition , leading workshops, strategy meetings and industry sessions around the world.
The Bamboo Project Blog
MAY 19, 2014
10 Reasons You Have to Quit Your Job in 2014 - -A must-read! Purpose Workshops --I love this idea not only for young people, but for all of us. Some articles I''ve been bookmarking but just haven''t found the time to reflect on: . This pretty much sums up everything I''m seeing. . How Careers Have Changed (And How to Manage Yours Accordingly) -- Lily is right on in this post and she links to an excellent video from Mark Savickas that should be required viewing for all adults. .
Compensation Cafe
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
As Globoforce’s Head of Strategic Consulting, Derek Irvine is an internationally minded management professional with over 20 years of experience helping global companies set a higher ambition for global strategic employee recognition , leading workshops, strategy meetings and industry sessions around the world. Compensation and benefits covers a lot of ground. Can we consider it to also, well, literally cover ground? I’m asking this after a dinner with close friends recently.
The Bamboo Project Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
I signed up for their email newsletter and this morning received an update on their latest European workshops that included the three questions they use to start their sessions. . One of the career books I''ve been reading recently is Business Model You: A One Page Method for Re-Inventing Your Career.
HR Daily Advisor
DECEMBER 10, 2014
It appears as though all of Santa’s workers have left the North Pole workshop in search of more favorable careers (dentistry maybe?), but where does that leave jolly Old St. Who will help him make and deliver the toys? Children should have nothing to fear this year because Amazon is here to help. In preparation for Cyber Monday and the holiday season, Amazon has unleashed the big dogs. That is, they ramped up production by employing thousands of robots to help fulfill order requirements.
Unbridled Talent
JULY 10, 2014
In Episode 1 of Ask Jennifer , I’ll answer the following question for “Valerie”, a woman who recently attended a workshop I led on “Defining and Communicating Your Personal Brand for Career Growth”. Are you happily (or contently) employed, but at the same time wonder if there are better career opportunities out there? If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Email subscribers click here to view the video).
Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud
OCTOBER 20, 2014
We are very excited to let you know that the first Employee Experience journey mapping workshop took place at OOW this year!!! We had 27 attendees participate in this dynamic workshop. These workshops are designed to take the participants step by step through the Employee experience journey mapping process, so they can learn it and apply it when relevant to their own challenges. We had 27 attendees participate in this dynamic workshop. By Hajer Mabrouk.
QAspire
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
Companies spend considerable amount of time and money on developing leaders through training programs and workshops. I have attended a number of such training programs and workshops and have observed the impact of these interventions. My experience so far suggests that these time-bound and finite interventions fail over a long run in developing leadership capabilities.
On The Job
MARCH 4, 2014
In my workshops, people hope to uncover a big secret about being more productive and getting organized. You''ve downloaded every new app that promises to keep you organized, read books that vow to make you more efficient — and yet you still feel stressed out and overwhelmed with the clutter on your desk and in your mind. To make matters worse, you''re working harder than ever, putting in late nights and feeling overwhelmed at what you need to get done.
QAspire
JULY 22, 2014
8 Life Lessons From Yoga Workshop. - – – – -. Recently, I had my first MRI scan to diagnose a herniated disc in my lower back area. Not a great thing to have, but fortunately , not very severe either. I just need to be extra careful with my back, do exercises and manage the stress well. MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging involves going into a narrow magnetic tube through which images of internal body structures are taken.
David Zinger
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
I was flying from Winnipeg to Singapore at the end of August to do a one day workshop on employee engagement. Something dies in us when we disengage. I was minding my own business when my brain began to nudge me with a quiet question that began to get louder and louder in consciousness: Is employee disengagement death? At first it felt like an absurd question to be pondering at 39,000 feet over the Pacific ocean. My immediate answer was no.
Future of Work
APRIL 21, 2014
However, while I was deeply impressed by those two, and learned some important life lessons, I enjoyed even more the many workshops and hallway/dinner conversations with my friends and colleagues in the Corporate Real Estate Council (CREC) and the Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) community of practice. I spent last week mingling with 1200 or so professional colleagues at IFMA’s Facility Fusion conference at National Harbor, Maryland, on the Potomac River just south of Washington, DC.
Perceptyx
AUGUST 4, 2014
I’ve just returned from the 2014 HCI Employee Engagement Conference in Seattle, and I can tell you the interest in learning how to maximize engagement in organizations continues to grow. I had the privilege of co-leading a preconference workshop with Jack Morehouse and Jerry Halamaj with the provocative title “ Why Employees Think Nothing Happens as a Result of Engagement Surveys ”. The workshop discussed several best practices for insuring great actions from surveys: .
Unbridled Talent
OCTOBER 28, 2014
In 2014, I spoke at nine different state or regional SHRM-affiliated events , so I’m obviously a Fan. – Halogen Customer Conference (2014 Washington, DC / 2015 TBA). – HRevolution (2014 Dallas, TX) / 2015 TBA). – HR Summit and Expo (2014 Dubai / 2015 TBA). Recently, one of my contacts who is planning her 2015 schedule sent me a question asking for my recommendations for the top 2 – 3 conferences to attend in the US for HR professionals.
Unbridled Talent
JULY 10, 2014
In Episode 1 of Ask Jennifer , I’ll answer the following question for “Valerie”, a woman who recently attended a workshop I led on “Defining and Communicating Your Personal Brand for Career Growth”. Are you happily (or contently) employed, but at the same time wonder if there are better career opportunities out there? If you can’t see this video in your RSS reader or email, then click here. Email subscribers click here to view the video).
Inpower Coaching
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
To support successful self-starters, Living Vicky will co-host an interactive Entrepreneur workshop on March 11, 2014 in Arlington, VA. The millennial generation is looking at the road ahead and deciding earlier then older generations to forge their own path. This urge to become a young entrepreneur speaks to their values and to the economy they are coming of age in. We appreciate Sheila giving her slot to one of her volunteers this month to share their thoughts on this trend.
Strategic HCM
MAY 21, 2014
Day 2 was a workshop day involving a mix of game playing and interactive group work, following different if similar processes for gamifying HR / work or other things (we spent quite a bit of time - a bit too much time for me - gamifying avoidable blindness.) Here are my notes on day 2 of last week''s HR Gamification Summit.
Insperity
JANUARY 22, 2014
For example, you could practice cross-boarding through a special workshop for new supervisors and managers. Half of all hourly workers leave new jobs in the first four months, and half of senior outside hires fail within 18 months, according to the SHRM Foundation’s report, Onboarding New Employees: Maximizing Success. When you consider the costs of recruiting and hiring , those figures translate into a lot of money wasted for employers – not to mention the lost time.
Strategic HCM
MAY 20, 2014
I talk about both of these sides of the challenge on my open workshops with Symposium Events: HR and Innovation (where we talk about HR helping organisations become more innovative, but also creating more innovation within HR.) I’m taking a short break from my focus on gamification at a session organised by HR Magazine with some of its HR Excellence Awards judges, HR in the Boardroom alumni and a few others.
Ohio Employer's Law
DECEMBER 11, 2014
Pop culture, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Elf , portrays Santa’s workshop as a happy, jolly place, where the elves gleefully craft toys all hours of the day and night, with not even a whisper of discontent. The Christmas season is upon us, which means that the elves are hard at work deep inside the confines of the North Pole’s buildings preparing gifts to load onto Santa’s sleight for his Yuletide trip around the globe.
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