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The Woodstock For HR

China Gorman

The competitive world of HR Conferences may be changing forever. The best example of this is the WorkHuman conference, held last month in Phoenix. Described as “the Woodstock for HR” by Globoforce CEO, Eric Mosely, WorkHuman isn’t our parents’ HR conference. Heck, it isn’t even our HR conference.

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Creating a Culture of Original Thinkers

HR Bartender

At this year’s WorkHuman Conference, pioneered by Globoforce , author Adam Grant shared a roadmap for creating a culture of original thinkers. For example, Warby Parker might be described as the “Zappos of eyeglasses” or the “Neflix of eyewear”. There’s a well-worn saying, “Don’t bring me problems. Fight groupthink.

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Can a Manager Praise Employees Too Much [poll]

HR Bartender

During this year’s WorkHuman Conference hosted by Globoforce , keynote speaker Shawn Achor made the comment that employees never get tired of praise. On a side note, if you want the full report, you can download it here or you can listen to this webinar with me and Derek Irvine from Globoforce.). At first, I totally agreed.

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#WorkHuman 2018 – A Recap via @Social_Rhonda

Advos

Ever year, I walk away asking myself one question: “How is Globoforce going to top this event next year?” Well, as I’m heading back to Toronto from the conference site in Austin, Texas, I find myself reflecting on the show. I’ve attended WorkHuman each of the four years it’s been held.

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The Business Benefits of Mindful Leadership

HR Bartender

I’m really looking forward to attending this year’s WorkHuman Conference because one of the speakers, Pandit Dasa, a mindfulness expert and former monk, is speaking on mindful leadership. They were individuals who led by example and lived by the saying, “Be the change you want to see.” For example, like when project needs aren’t met?

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Amal Clooney Shows the Power of Individual Storytelling

WorkHuman

At WorkHuman, she talked with Globoforce CHRO Steve Pemberton and shared what drives her to follow her passions every day, as well as how she’s able to maintain work-life balance after recently welcoming twins to the family. “I They definitely didn’t organize conferences like this there,” she laughed.

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Innovation and the Origin of “Yes, And…”

HR Bartender

During this year’s inaugural Work Human conference , Globoforce invited Boston’s Improv Asylum to conduct a session on business improv. For example: When we respond with “no”, the conversation is limited. When we respond with being a “Devil’s advocate”, we can stop the conversation as well. Break the group into pairs.