Working Girl

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Times are tough. We all feel it. Friends have been laid off. The economic climate is still uncertain and growth is slow. Too many companies have changed from dynamic places where people shared opinions to stagnant organizations where people are afraid to say what they really think. And the worst thing? The current business climate lacks basic compassion toward others. With countless good people out of work recruiters and hiring managers fail to return phone calls and leave people hanging.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

I got into a conversation recently about how "chummy" people should be with one another at work. I've written about this before, but it seems to be an issue that comes up again and again. One person I know expressed the opinion that she didn't mind it when others hugged her at work -- even if she barely knew them. She didn't think it was offensive, and was merely a way to say "hello."

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Josh Bersin

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Today SumTotal Systems , the largest provider of learning management systems, announced the acquisition of Softscape , the pioneering software vendor that started the market for integrated talent management software.

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Transparent Office

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Does social software adoption have you singing the blues? If so, you're not alone. In the enterprise social software world, everyone's talking about adoption. There are breakouts on it at Enterprise 2.0. Lots of smart people are blogging about it. There's LinkedIn forum. There's even a whole Council dedicated to social software adoption. Why is adoption such an issue? The standard response is to blame organizational culture. Eavesdrop on adoption conversations and you'll hear things like this.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

I'm back from a two-day conference and I think I've discovered one of the reasons conferences are becoming a big waste for me--the homophily problem , otherwise known as "birds of a feather, flock together." Most professional conferences are made up of people who are in a particular occupation or industry, which means people who tend to look at the world through the same lens.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Isn’t it about time to get WILD about Employee Engagement? A WILD Vision. Here is the first iteration of a WILD 20/20 Vision I see for employee engagement. To foster a 20% global increase. in employee engagement. by the year 2020. Can you spell vision, W-I-L-D? A WILD vision is composed of the letters in WILD to guide the formulation and development of the vision. A WILD vision is similar and different to a BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal. A BHAG: is both clear and compelling.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I follow the jobless claims from week to week pretty closely. It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. Today, the news wasn't so great. Jobless claims rose by 12,000 to 465,000, clearly a sign that employers aren't welcoming job seekers with open arms.

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Josh Bersin

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Today SumTotal Systems, the largest provider of learning management systems, announced the acquisition of Softscape, the pioneering software vendor that started the market for integrated talent. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

In my career so far, I have seen number of confrontations arising out of a negative feedback that is shared honestly. Some people disagree (or take it personally) when a negative feedback is shared in performance appraisal

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Speaker: Kristine Dery, Professor of Work, Technology and Innovation, and Academic Research Affiliate at MIT-CISR; Dion Hinchliffe, Chief Technology Officer at Constellation Research

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The Bamboo Project Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Friday I wrote a post on conference homophily --conferences that bring together people who share the same worldview and conceptual frameworks--and proposed conference mash-ups as a solution. I got a lot of great comments that I think warranted another post. Conference Mashup Models and Options. Tim Davies suggested framing a conference around some shared challenges or problems : I. wonder how this would work framed around particular 'problems' and.

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Evil HR Lady

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Dear Evil HR Lady, Do I stand any chance working a different job than the one I was offered and accepted? I interviewed for a position at a prestigious financial firm in a dream location with great people and did exceptionally well

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Taking a liking to employee engagement. Let me tell you what this passenger was like. I was flying last week and across the aisle and one row behind me two woman talked with each other for the whole flight. They talked loud enough for the 3 rows in front of them and 3 rows behind them to listen to their conversation. What stood out for me was how frequently one of the woman used the word like. Like you know what I mean what that is like right? Flying into engaging inspiratio n.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

So, say someone refuses to return your phone calls. The reason? Well, obviously, she's not professional. What about the guy in the cubicle next to yours refusing to take off his headphones so you can ask him a question? What a moron

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Speaker: Patrick Sayers - President, Newcastle Research

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Josh Bersin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Today a shoe dropped in the Learning Management Systems Market: Taleo announced plans to acquire Learn.com. Let me discuss this announcement from three perspectives: first, the impact on the. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

I have been following Chris Guillebeau's remarkable work via his blog since last couple of years. So when I heard about his new book “The Art of Non-Conformity”, I could not wait to order it. I am glad I did, because this book instantly

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Working Girl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

When pioneer social media tools such as Facebook and LinkedIn first became available, they weren’t all that ''social'' by today’s standards. Early adopters were people who wanted to network with others like themselves and you could only connect with friends or colleagues who accepted you. Blogs were more social because they enabled people outside of one''s immediate network to read, comment and join the discussion. Early bloggers laid the foundation for the creation of myriad online communities.

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Evil HR Lady

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

One of the problems of having a presence on the web with an easily accessible e-mail address is that you sometimes get creepy or weird e-mails. I'm not talking about all the Nigerian Princesses who need help getting their $10000000 or

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Speaker: Alex Anderson - Total Rewards Strategist at Lockton Companies | Leo Tokar - President, People Solutions and Partner at Lockton Companies

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Today is my 56th. birthday and I am celebrating the successful launch of Zengage. The book launch resulted in $2160 for flood relief and support of Ikwe-Widdjiitwin, a woman’s shelter in Winnipeg. I could not ask for a better birthday gift. Thank you. I was so pleased with the launch of Zengage two weeks ago. All my proceeds were donated to charity. This resulted in over $1530 for Pakistan Flood Relief and $630 for a woman’s shelter in Winnipeg Manitoba.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Anyone with a grandmother can probably remember this advice: You are known for the company you keep. My Italian grandmother-in-law had a favorite saying along the lines of: "You lie downa witha the dogs, you gonna getta da fleas

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Josh Bersin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Yesterday the US Department of Justice announced a proposed settlement against Apple, Google, Intel, Adobe, Intuit, and Pixar for colluding not to “cold-call&# recruit employees from each. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Did you ever think that an “audit” exercise can be a learning experience? Well, if you really 'want to' learn, you can find lessons almost everywhere. You just have to keep doors of your mind open! While discussing a problem

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Speaker: Carrie Missele - Practice Lead, Learning and Development at Inspirant Group

In this webinar, Carrie Missele will walk you through the process of developing an effective onboarding program that leads to a happy a happy new hire!

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True Faith HR

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

RESOLVED: The HRCI Certification process for chapters is broken. Prologue The primary reasons HR professionals attend chapter meetings are networking and earning recertification credits toward their PHR or SPHR. People do enjoy talking with another and seeing what is going on in the HR world in their little neck of the woods. Yet, it is the quality of the session/topic being offered that is the primary driver of attendance.

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Evil HR Lady

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

A British woman was told to put a bag over her head, due to her piercings and tattoos, before applying for a job. Is your appearance really that important? Should You Have to Cover Those Tattoos For a Job

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Employee Engagement: “You don’t get me I am part of the union.&#. Engagement for all. The subtitle of this post has a line from the chorus of the song, Part of the Union. I have always maintained that employee engagement must be for the benefit of everyone — it is so much more than sucking out more discretionary effort from workers who already feel taxed to the max.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While out of work, many unemployed people have turned to blogging. It's become a great way to keep their writing skills sharp, and gives them an outlet for talking about what is going on in their lives. But here's the problem: An employer is going to read that blog. I don't care if you started the blog just for your friends or family, a future paycheck may depend on what you write.

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Speaker: Carrie Corbin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Hope Leigh Marketing Group

Join Carrie Corbin, Global Workplace Executive, Strategist, and Consultant, for this discussion on some of the most common questions around building a global hiring and attraction strategy.

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