September, 2010

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It's Time to Break the Cycle

Working Girl

'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.

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SumTotal Acquires Softscape: The Gloves come Off in the Talent Management Market

Josh Bersin

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. Tags: HR Systems LMS, LCMS authoria Learn.com lms PeopleClick seagate Softscape successfactors SumTotal systems Talent Management taleo.

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Is It OK to Hug at Work?

45 Things

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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Avalanche

True Faith HR

'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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Hiring for Culture Fit: Align Your Values, Roles and Candidates

Speaker: Dr. Craig Ellis, Head of I-O Psychology, HighMatch

Is the term “culture” just a buzzword tossed around at your organization, or have you delved into the core values and behaviors that truly define a good fit for your company? In this webinar, Dr. Craig Ellis, an I-O Psychologist, will share a proven framework to identify the essential traits that contribute to a seamless fit within your unique culture, not just in your current successful employees but also in prospective candidates.

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Employee Engagement: Like Squared

David Zinger

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.

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How Social is Your Social Marketing Strategy?

Working Girl

'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.

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Taleo Acquires Learn.com: A Shoe Drops in the LMS Market

Josh Bersin

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. Tags: Enterprise Learning LMS, LCMS Measurement CornerstoneOnDemand GeoLearning Halogen Software Learn.com lms lms market Plateau Saba taleo.

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How to Find a Job Using Social Media

45 Things

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.

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Chemical

True Faith HR

'Last Wednesday, I had the opportunity to sit in on the SHRM Membership Core Leadership Area webinar , " Social Media for Chapters and State Councils: The Rules of Engagement" (powerpoint here ; membership may be required), led by SHRM''s Manager of PR & Social Media Relations Curtis Midkiff. As described, Learn how to use social media tools like SHRMConnect, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to engage your members and recruit new members.

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9 Leave Management Mistakes To Avoid This Year

The article talks about the 9 leave management mistakes that you should be avoiding with smarter technology in your organisation and save business costs.

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Employee Engagement: The successful launch of Zengage

David Zinger

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.

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5 Pointers For Effectively Dealing With Negative Feedback

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 5 Pointers For Effectively Dealing With Negative Feedback 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. Others don’t like it when client points out areas of improvement.

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Poor Working Moms

Working Girl

'Recently there’s been a fair amount of discussion around gender inequality when it comes to compensation. It turns out that on average, women earn as much as men with one notable exception: working moms, who on average earn less than men and childless women alike. Now they tell me. The disparity in earning power has as much to do with career choices as salary.

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Recruiting Collusion among Top Silicon Valley Companies

Josh Bersin

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. Tags: Sourcing and Recruiting adobe apple google Intel intuit pixar.

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Your 2024 Annual Talent Acquisition Roadmap: Its Seasonal!

Recruiting is seasonal! Our popular Talent Acquisition Roadmap helps you master seasonal hiring like a boss. We break down key data on the ever-changing job market so you can take advantage of peak hiring times and ace recruiting even in slower seasons. Whether you need to scale up your team quickly or get creative in tighter times, this roadmap helps you understand the recruiting landscape.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Workplace Anxiety Disorder Impacts.

45 Things

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Workplace Anxiety Disorder Impacts Employees at All Levels The world moves at such a fast pace these days that sometimes we make snap judgments just in order to keep pace. So, say someone refuses to return your phone calls.

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Special

True Faith HR

'Pardon me while I go "Inside SHRM" for a bit. We are currently in the heart of conference season for many SHRM State Councils. Illinois had a successful conference last month. Florida and Ohio just wrapped up their strong events. Wisconsin and Texas are about to embark on their conference adventure. For most state councils, the state conference is THE primary mechanism for raising dollars to support many of their state HR activities.

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Employee Engagement and Union Engagement

David Zinger

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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In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer In Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau 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 made it to my favorite books in 2010 which also includes Seth Godin’s Linchpin.

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The Employer’s Guide to Early Cancer Detection

A comprehensive early detection strategy for cancer is no longer a nice-to-have for employers; it’s a must. The reality is 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, and the physical, emotional, and financial impact on both employees and employers is great. To help improve your employees’ health outcomes and reduce cancer-related costs, download The Employer’s Guide to Early Detection.

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I thought of it first!

Working Girl

'Recently I saw an add for a new phone application called '' Rescue Me '', which sends you an urgent text message to get you out of boring meetings. Which is a fine idea but I thought of it first back in May - here''s a reprise of my idea: I''ve had the greatest idea that I can''t wait to patent: a cell phone that rings on command. I am positive that my invention will change the world.

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SumTotal Acquires Softscape: The Gloves come Off in the Talent Management Market

Josh Bersin

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. This move, another in a wave of consolidations taking place, creates a “gorilla” in the market for end-to-end talent management software.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Is it Time to Break Out of Your.

45 Things

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 13, 2010 Is it Time to Break Out of Your Workplace Clique? 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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Young Offender

True Faith HR

'Last November, I wrote about ways on influencing behavior in my statistics class, and issued a challenge to the esteemed Paul Hebert to respond. Being the mensch that Paul is, he responded with a series of posts that you can read about here and here. I took Paul''s suggestions to heart and not only raised the grading scale, but also asked students about their grade expectations and how they were going to achieve it.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). During this informative session, we will discuss common pitfalls in traditional benefits and then delve into the essence of DEI in employee-centric benefit offerings. This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Employee Engagement Respect: Beyond Carrots and Sticks

David Zinger

A 5 Zingers Review of Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work by Paul L Marciano. Paul has placed the carrots in the trash bin and outlined the latest research on what really gets people to go the extra mile. His main thesis is that we all need RESPECT -> Recognition, Empowerment, Supportive Feedback, Partnering, Expectations, Consideration, and Trust.

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Don't Give Up On Problems: A Lesson on Persistence

QAspire

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Don’t Give Up On Problems: A Lesson on Persistence 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, the audit consultant, with many years of experience, said the following: If we have a family member who is disabled, we do everything we can, till the time we can to ensur

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The Gleeful Workplace

Working Girl

'Glee is a musical comedy about high school students, a clear departure from the shows about computer geniuses and spacetime anomolies I usually prefer. The kind of show where people burst out into song with syncronized choreography. Which I don''t mind per se but also don''t find nearly as believable as saving the universe by travelling back in time or creating a clever computer virus.

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6 Ways to Give Feedback to Your Boss and Coworkers

Evil HR Lady

Dear Evil HR Lady, I recently started a new job at an amazing company. It’s a really open culture and it feels as if my opinion counts more here than it has before. My boss often asks for my feedback on how things are going. I have a ton of ideas that I think would be really helpful to my boss and our team. If I share too much feedback privately will my ideas simply make him or colleagues look good and keep me in the shadows?

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10 HR Metrics to Track in 2024

Discover the power of HR metrics. Master recruiting, control skyrocketing labor costs, and reduce turnover rates. Get insights into key metrics like Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, and Turnover Rate. Equip your business for success in 2024.

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5 Tips for Impressing Employers With a Blog

45 Things

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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Join Us At HR Technology Conference

Reviewsnap

'ReviewSNAP will be an exhibitor at the HR Technology Conference in Chicago on September 29th and 30th. Stop by to say hi and to learn more about the premier Web-based performance management system.

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Employee Engagement: Disengage e-mail and engage Presence

David Zinger

Are we engaging in too much email? A voice from the corner office. Here is a brief snippet from the New York Times Corner Office. Kasper Rorsted, C.E.O. of Henkel, a consumer and industrial products company based in Düsseldorf, Germany, says e-mail can’t replace human interaction. Q. You mentioned you’re doing less e-mail. A. I think e-mail is very often disruptive in corporate cultures.