Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2017

It’s usually pretty easy for anyone in a company to identify those kind of bad managers even if they don’t’ report directly to them. Has one manager in a particular location actually declined requests for check-in meetings? Is there one manager who has never received a check-in request from an employee? Skipping 1-on-1 Meetings.

HighGround

Kazoo

JUNE 2, 2016

One in five employees said that having a mentor or sponsor is beneficial, A major component of successful performance review processes is creating a coaching mentality among managers, who encourage and support their teams. Check out the rest of the infographic to learn more. Did you know you can subscribe to our blog?

HighGround

Kazoo

AUGUST 9, 2017

Whether it’s a performance review or a coaching session, or a reward or recognition, in each of situation, employees receive some type of feedback. For companies to get feedback right, it doesn’t happen overnight. To embrace a feedback culture, companies must do these four things: Cultivate a growth mindset.

HighGround

Kazoo

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In Michael Hyatt’s webinar, he talks about the importance of posting your goals where they are visible and in a place where you can see them often – whether it’s in a platform like HighGround or through written notes on your desk. The post 5 Tips for Setting Achievable Professional Goals appeared first on HighGround. Take Initiative.

Objectives & Key Results

Kazoo

JUNE 14, 2016

It got us thinking about how large, enterprise companies are making the transition toward ongoing, continuous performance management with their workforces. This model also helps conversations develop into meaningful coaching sessions for both manager and employee. Do you have a way of identifying managers who are great coaches?

Performance Management

Kazoo

JULY 17, 2018

You’ve identified your needs, researched HR strategies, chosen a technology partner and launched your real-time performance management and/or social recognition platform. These can be specific to company events or milestones or celebrate new products or services. Create a monthly award to reinforce your company mission and values.

Performance Management

HR Bartender

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Panel discussions focused on being a woman in a technology company, being human resources in a technology company, and being an entrepreneur working with the technology industry. If you want to read more about the takeaways, check out these posts: Your Employees are the Absolute Best Recruiters. Very exciting!

HR Software

Kazoo

JUNE 27, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. At HighGround, we invest in our employees every day. Check out our new blog which highlights how Virtuoso uses HighGround to invest in theirs. Skip the Stocks, Invest in Employees.

HighGround

Kazoo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The companies that embrace and proactively respond to this emerging reality will have the competitive advantage as they execute on strategies that will enable them to win the talent war, enhance employee productivity and elevate brand equity.”. The post 3 Must-Have’s for the Modern Employee in 2019 appeared first on HighGround.

HighGround

Kazoo

MAY 16, 2017

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. What Emma Stone Can Teach Companies About Employee Recognition & Feedback. Here are three other phrases that aren’t doing you any favors during coaching conversations. Are you doing them? We Need Your Help!

HighGround

Kazoo

OCTOBER 26, 2017

With 2018 planning already underway, many companies are mapping out their strategies for performance management in the next year. The most solid approaches are bolstered by data and there’s no shortage of research on what employees expect of the performance management process. HighGround ). times and 2.9 Gallup )). Deloitte ).

HighGround

Kazoo

DECEMBER 30, 2016

According to research from Bersin by Deloitte , it costs about $4,000 to fill an open position in corporate America. A 2012 study found that external hires were 61 percent more likely to be fired than internal promotions — likely due to the latter’s deeper knowledge of operations and loyalty to the company. You have the right people.

Hiring Software

Kazoo

MAY 23, 2016

To earn a spot on the list, companies shared a bit about their HR practices. Some areas companies seem to be get right, but let’s take a look at some of the places where employers can do better. Some areas companies seem to be get right, but let’s take a look at some of the places where employers can do better. “I

Survey

Kazoo

MARCH 12, 2018

Real-time feedback is a culture shift taking place across companies of all industries and sizes. It’s turning managers into constructive coaches and employees into proactive listeners. In situations where employees are evenly matched, knowing this information can help them market themselves for promotions and other career moves.

Background screening

Kazoo

MARCH 27, 2018

And second, to share how one company was able to take modern processes and tools and implement them in a non-disruptive, culturally-aligned way. Companies are using digital tools to operate in a much more agile way. To fix the problem, we must re-engineer the way companies operate. The rate of change is accelerating.

Performance Management

Kazoo

APRIL 27, 2016

Research from David Rock, Josh Davis and Beth Jones of the Neuroleadership Institute has proven that stacked ranking systems lead to high levels of frustration, less willingness to take risks and colleagues working against each other. Neurological research has shown that numerical ratings can: trigger a fight or flight response.

HighGround

Kazoo

MARCH 7, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. HighGround’s Director of People and Culture, Libby Rapin, shares some simple tips on how to appreciate your employees on a daily basis. Vote] HighGround is in ChicagoInno’s Tech Madness. Am I Only Special One Day a Year?

HighGround

Kazoo

MARCH 18, 2016

Last week we hosted a webinar with Human Capital Institute, Forrester Research Analyst Claire Schooley and Patagonia VP of Human Resources and Shared Services Dean Carter called, It’s Time to Rethink Your Employee Engagement Strategy. Turnover is expensive and impacts your bottom-line for months after an employee leaves your company.

Employee Engagement

Kazoo

JUNE 6, 2016

If your company has significant hiring plans, you can’t afford to implement an engagement strategy next year. Companies have an opportunity to engage employees on their very first day. Managers can give on-the-spot coaching and feedback as the year progresses, so employees stop worrying about annual performance reviews.

Video Recruiting

Kazoo

JUNE 14, 2017

Companies spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on technology to help them find, vet and assess candidates. That means helping them understand the culture, aligning their goals to the department and company goals, and coaching them to help them grow beyond their job descriptions. Check out our eBook for more on that.

Video Recruiting

Kazoo

MARCH 30, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HighGround in the news. It’s not all on the employees’ shoulders – companies can recognize and reward employees for participation in wellness programs that help boost productivity. 4 Healthy Habits That Will Make You More Productive at Work.

HighGround

Kazoo

MARCH 31, 2016

To help give more meaning to the phrase, Clare Schooley, Principal Analyst for Forrester Research Inc. Forrester’s own research indicates the when an employee is disengaged, it’s typically because of a poor relationship with his or her manager. Coaching and performance. How does one company engage its workforce?

Employee Engagement

Kazoo

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Solutions like HighGround offer visibility into three major areas: Performance Management – Organizations that move toward a frequent cadence of performance development get richer data. Engagement tools like HighGround also allow goal-setting and coaching so both the employee and manager can collaborate and shift priorities if necessary.

HighGround

Kazoo

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Researchers study them, businesses are judged by them and everyone sets them. They are also a starting point for coaching conversations between managers and their direct reports. Company goals unite the entire workforce around a shared objective. Today we are talking about goals.

HighGround

Kazoo

JULY 10, 2016

Research has consistently shown that performance appraisals are found be painful and don’t work. Continuous feedback may look slightly different at every company, but according to a Towers Watson survey , 43 percent of people who identified as “highly engaged” received coaching at least once a week.

HR Software

Kazoo

AUGUST 22, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Here’s how to better engage customer service reps at your company: Stop Asking “How Can I Help?” Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains how the company recoups 91% of the costs of onsite child care. Tech Tools.

HighGround

Kazoo

MAY 30, 2018

It complements nearly every aspect of HR, from coaching and development to rewards and recognition to, yes, performance management. The real value of it lies in its ability to help companies address multiple trends at play in the workplace today. Companies can foster collaboration in various ways.

Assessment Software

Kazoo

JANUARY 18, 2017

They determine the processes that drive engagement and a positive company culture. Are managers regularly checking-in with their direct reports? In fact, 92% of companies feel their current practices aren’t adding value. Providing regular coaching can help struggling employees or encourage rising stars.

Employee Engagement

Kazoo

DECEMBER 5, 2016

If you missed it, check out our first post on embracing a growth mindset. The ways that employees and managers interact is incredibly important: checking in on goal progress , sharing feedback in real-time and staying current on the broader team’s activities is critical to the success of any employee. 2017 Employee Checklist.

HighGround

Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. Check out our advice for what to do in and out of the conference hall. This CIO article shares tips for keeping your geographically scattered workforce connected to the company, their jobs and each other.

HighGround

Kazoo

AUGUST 27, 2018

It’s also not about the office ping pong table or yoga room – Glassdoor’s research found that office perks come in seventh in a list of the most important perks and benefits. Think about how many account managers your company employs, responsible for servicing customers. Gladly’s 2018 Customer Service Expectations Survey. .

10KC

Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2016

It was certainly a career highlight to co-host the webinar and discuss how companies can change their performance management strategies. It’s not only more brain-friendly for the employee — it helps your managers become more impactful coaches. Attendees gave us even more to think about during the Q&A session.

Performance Management

Kazoo

AUGUST 10, 2016

In the same way athletes, coaches and host cities prepare for years prior to the Olympics, your employee engagement approach takes time, re-tooling and dedication. For each gold medal winner, there is a supporting cast and crew – the coaches, team members, trainers, dietitians – who are essential to success. It Requires Preparation.

Employee Engagement

Kazoo

JULY 27, 2016

They are waiting for the perfect job opportunity to come along, and they’ve already decided it’s not with your company. They are staying long enough to use up their earned paid time off… on your company dollar. Here are five things that low-turnover companies do to ensure more engaged, loyal employees.

HighGround

Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The CEO and senior leadership team set the tone for how the company values are carried out, how employees interact and even how often your employment engagement tools are used. You think it can be “achieved” and then checked off the list. It’s a living, breathing, continuously changing part of your company culture.

Employee Engagement

Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

But it’s not just about giving a bad employee good feedback, it’s about arming managers with the tools they need to be effective advocates and coaches. In many cases, companies take a cascading approach to creating goals where employees are handed a set of pre-determined, static goals once a year.

HighGround

Kazoo

JANUARY 26, 2017

Many times employees will set goals but not check-in again until months later. It seemed that last year everyone talked about why to change, but this year companies can actually transition to a new approach. Are managers being coached on how to make these conversations more productive? Resolution 3: Checking Yourself Regularly.

HR Software