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. One HighGround client created a Chuck Norris-themed badge to celebrate its “Day of Awesomeness.”. Your job here is done, right?

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

A great performance management system on paper doesn’t guarantee a successful one in practice. Along the way, HR executives must wear many hats in order to ensure a smooth transition with a positive outcome. Advocates to ensure the system meets employee needs. Risks are an important development tool. No system is perfect.

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Kazoo

MARCH 13, 2017

We recently sat down with Craig Wigley, VP of Employee Success, for LLamasoft, a supply chain software company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Every employee brings a unique set of skills to the organization and can maximize those through ongoing feedback, coaching and goal-setting. Creating a Feedback Culture.

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Kazoo

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret that HR departments understand why they need to focus on better employee engagement but the focus has now shifted to how to actually make change. They’re starting to instill systems that empower continuous feedback, allowing employees to alter behaviors when necessary and develop skills more quickly.

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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. Watch the entire video above to learn why HR needs to change the traditional performance management process.

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Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2017

For companies using employee engagement technologies like HighGround that guide and track these check-in conversations, HR can drill down into their frequency — or infrequency to ask better questions about managers’ performance. appeared first on HighGround. Either way, there’s an issue that needs to be addressed.

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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. We are inundated by technology, effectively overwhelmed by data tools, communication channels and more.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The good news is that with the right tools in place, you’ll get immediate access to “people data” that will give you and your CEO an immediate 360-degree view of your organization. Now, HR can finally catch up. Today, analytics are empowering HR with the same holistic view into employee engagement. This scenario isn’t uncommon.

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Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2016

It’s not only more brain-friendly for the employee — it helps your managers become more impactful coaches. Regularly providing all employees with specific and actionable feedback drives performance improvement and develops managerial coaching skills. What do you suggest? In person trainings, short video bites, etc.?

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Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Hat tip to the great team at HighGround for underwriting the webinar and upcoming report delving into the research. By the way, the webinar will also feature Autumn Sphehar, an HR leader with Stout, a financial advisory firm. Coaching for development. 20% more likely to use coaching for development purposes. Gilbert et.

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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. Have you ever said to someone, “Let’s touch base soon”? Here are three other phrases that aren’t doing you any favors during coaching conversations. Vote for HighGround as Favorite New Product.

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Kazoo

MAY 9, 2016

The evening featured short, focused presentations from 10 HR thought leaders who shared their forward-thinking ideas on talent. Dawn Hrdlica-Burke , VP of Talent from DAXKO, outlined why HR is more than just a wingwoman or man to the CEO and should take charge of the people strategy. Strong Leadership Starts with Your Mindset.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 1, 2016

A recent survey of 500 HR execs found that 75% of them intended to hand out a cash holiday bonus, up from 67% last year. As the gatekeepers of a company’s culture, HR has the opportunity to step in and prevent any lasting damage. appeared first on HighGround. On the whole, it’s good news for employees this holiday season.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The authors point to a new future shaped by the gig economy and technological advances and, in this except, the implications of each: “The result of these trends is an even tighter labor market with new demands for developing and retaining top talent. The post 3 Must-Have’s for the Modern Employee in 2019 appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

MAY 30, 2018

While we know that yesterday’s processes won’t work for today’s employees, the thought of overhauling your HR strategy can be daunting. It complements nearly every aspect of HR, from coaching and development to rewards and recognition to, yes, performance management. Enter real-time feedback.

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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. Artificial Intelligence Comes to HR as a Conversation.

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Kazoo

MARCH 5, 2019

Have you downloaded Josh Bersin’s latest report yet, Talent, Technology, and HR Predictions for 2019 ? Each year, HR leaders turn to industry analysts and experts for their take on what’s new and transformative in the world of HR technology. Add in continuous feedback, regular coaching, and agile goal setting.

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Kazoo

JANUARY 26, 2017

Are managers being coached on how to make these conversations more productive? Do employees have the tools to solicit feedback from their peers on their team and from other departments? HR is now asking these questions internally and is preparing to actually begin an ongoing, continuous approach. appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

JUNE 2, 2016

But many organizations don’t have an engagement solution that gives managers an easy, public way to extend appreciation to their team. Almost half of HR managers say that recognition and rewards programs are an important retention strategy, especially for high performers. Another key element is Recognition and Rewards (R 2 ).

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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. Watch the entire video above to learn why HR needs to change the traditional performance management process.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 26, 2017

times, respectively) demonstrating the need for managers to learn how to coach their employees more effectively ( Gallup )). HighGround ). However, this doubles to 36 percent at companies without P2P feedback. (( HighGround ). However, this doubles to 36 percent at companies without P2P feedback. (( HighGround ).

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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. 10 Must-Dos at HR Tech Chicago. We are excited to welcome hundreds of HR leaders, practitioners and partners to our hometown for HR Tech next week. As HR Transforms, It’s Becoming a Cool Career Choice.

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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. But, then what?

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Robin Schooling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Here’s one of the things I like about the HR Technology Conference & Exposition – discovering where the innovation is happening. What solutions are being created? How, let’s get down to brass tacks people, does software assist HR leaders (and business leaders) as they look to solve day-to-day business challenges?

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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. Tech Tools. How HR Can Become Better Business Partners. Guest blogger Catherine Cummings says that in order for HR to become better business partners and advisors, it needs to do four things.

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The Tim Sackett Project

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

My good friend William Tincup ( @WilliamTincup ) is probably the single smartest person I know in the HR and Talent Technology space, worldwide! At HR Tech Fest this year, William made a comment on stage that there is roughly 21,000 HR and Talent Technology companies in the world. Name || Category || Twitter.

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Advos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Once again using HRmarketer software, we analyzed the #HRTechConf conference website and tweets to come up with the following Conference Twitter Primer — all the information you need to socially prepare for the world’s largest HR technology conference and exposition hall! The Basics. Location: The Venetian®, Las Vegas.

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you’ve worked in HR long enough, you’ve had plenty of conversations about “bad employees,” “disengaged workers, “underperformers” and even “bad apples.” Managers often need HR’s help in figuring out what should be done next. The post Why It’s Important to Give a Bad Employee Good Feedback appeared first on HighGround.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Many HR teams have updated their processes and policies in order to attract and retain employees in our current work environment. Many companies have transitioned to a new model of work based on what Josh Bersin calls a “Network of teams.” Technology has made it possible for remote teams to not only function, but thrive.

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Steve Boese

OCTOBER 10, 2016

I am just back from another fantastic week at the HR Technology Conference in Chicago, which once again was a record-breaking gathering of HR leaders, technology executives, industry experts and thought leaders who convened in the Windy City to talk all things HR and workforce technology, and organizational success.

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Lighthouse

AUGUST 29, 2016

HighGround. The challenge I have seen time and time again is the attempt to focus on this as a technology problem or a process problem. Recently I heard an interview with Patty McCord , the former HR leader at Netflix (the one that helped to launch the well-known “Culture Code” (see SlideShare deck below).

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Workstride

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Performance Tracking Tools. Performance management systems are used to manage employee progress, performance, and development in relation to organizational goals. Companies use performance management software to facilitate meaningful and ongoing discussions between managers and direct reports. DOWNLOAD FULL-SIZE GRAPHIC.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well as HR industry news you might have missed. How Technology Empowers Your Talent Management Strategy. Our own CEO was interviewed for this Forbes article on the role of technology in evolving HR today. How to Meet Challenges When Deploying New HR Technology.

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Kazoo

JUNE 22, 2016

The traditional approach to performance management and performance appraisals is being revolutionized, they’re throwing away ratings, they’re putting in systems to provide feedback, and the gap that’s being created is, ‘Who are the right leaders?'” Were any of the above a big part of your HR transformation?

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In our last post, 10 Must-Dos at HR Tech Chicago , we talked about what not to miss at the conference and around our hometown. We are thrilled to be participating in sessions and events throughout HR Tech, and perhaps most excited to parade around our crew of rescue puppies (not kidding). You can learn about what we have planned here.

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Kazoo

JUNE 27, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. A coach wouldn’t give feedback to a player once a year; managers shouldn’t either. How can HR adapt to this multigenerational workforce and engage every type of employee? Performance Management: A Swing and a Miss?

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Kazoo

JUNE 20, 2016

This can complicate HR’s role. Companies need to plan training, communication and coaching for employees whose ages span over 50 years. HR needs to adjust to this fluidity by adjusting its approach to hiring, retaining and motivating employees. Management strategies and office cultures need to satisfy five different generations.

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