Achievers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Guest post by: Janine Truitt. When it comes to performance management, it can be a daunting task to keep your employees on task with the company’s goals year-round. It is especially difficult when most performance conversations happen once a year. Sporadic performance conversations coupled with other organizational complexities make team and individual engagement in company goals a challenge for leaders.

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

'I really love human resources work. You should too. What other profession deals with the most challenging human behavior? Who else is expected to have a global view every day while still managing the details of workforce planning, new technologies, staffing shortages, endless regulations, and still be ridiculously positive every step of the way? Human Resources, that''s who.

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Cielo HR Leader

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

'Thought Leadership Discussion: Valerie Hughes-D''Aeth, Group HR Director, Amey PLC. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award has been helping to enhance the skills and confidence of young people since 1956 – over 4.4 million have taken part in the scheme in more than 130 countries since its founding. In this blog post, we talk to Valerie Hughes-D’Aeth, Group HR Director at the public services and infrastructure provider, Amey, about how the company has embraced the Award as part of its ongoing talent deve

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Managers have it rough. Not only do they need to develop a strategy and game plan for reaching company revenue goals and operational objectives, but they also must lead, motivate, and engage their people to achieve those goals. Kazoo is all about employee recognition, positive reinforcement, rewards, and happiness at work. We know from experience that a little bit of employee recognition goes a long way; so, on this Labor Day, we thought we’d give a shout out to all the hard-working manage

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

'The Blasphemy of GREAT WORK. Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down. You climb the mountain in an equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion. Then, when you are no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn’t just a means to an an end but a unique event in itself.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has offices and operations around the world. Their ships, planes, tours, and operations span the globe from Europe to the Caribbean Sea, from the Tropical South Pacific to the American Northwest. With over 60,000 employees at sea and land in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Brazil, Australia, and Mexico, Royal Caribbean understands the importance of a globally consistent Employee Success™ solution.

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

'I recently saw a post about our insane tendency to push ourselves to achieve stretch goals and to over commit in our jobs; while at the same time being sure to only take on what we can handle in our personal lives ( most of the time.) Genius. Work Isn''t Supposed to be Torture Sometimes it seems our world has been reduced to a blur of a hyper-connected leadership culture of over achievement, climbing the ladder, being in the inner circle, being an insider, being close to the CEO, always scannin

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

'Often the little things can make a difference in how an employee feels about a workplace. Maybe the boss ensures that you get your favorite color of nail polish at holiday time. Maybe you can bring your dog to work. Or, maybe the culture asks you to do kind things for other people. Michele Litzky does all those things and more when it comes to trying to keep her workers happy.

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TheHRBlog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

There are many exotic answers on how do you increase your productivity? The secret to increasing productivity is to replace unimportant tasks with valuable ones. That’s according to London Business School professor Julian Birkinshaw and PA Consulting Group productivity expert Jordan Cohen, who have spent three years researching how knowledge workers (mis)spend their time.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

'Three Word Theme for 2013/2014: Spark, Grow, Write. History of the 3-word theme. I first heard of the 3 word theme from Chris Brogan. I have been using a 3-word theme for my work for five years and will be entering year six this month. Previous themes were: In 2009 my theme was: authentic, connect, engage. In 2010 my theme was: engage, mobilize, produce.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

' . Found an interesting article on Fast Company this morning about how the team at productivity app Any.do analyzed what happened with people''s "Someday" tasks on their To Do lists: Regardless of the task Any.do discovered that if a “Someday” task hadn’t been moved up to a Today, Tomorrow, or Upcoming list within six weeks, the probability of it ever happening dropped off drastically.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Ceridian, John Cardella wants to see his company become the #1 human capital management provider in the world—and he has a plan to make it happen. As a deep believer in employee engagement, John knows that the way to create business success is to work from the bottom up, so the first step was to recognize and empower his employees.

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

'I woke up thinking I can''t. I went to work thinking I can''t. I sat in a meeting thinking I can''t. I met with an employee thinking I can''t. I wanted to eat healthier but thought I can''t. I started to exercise but thought I can''t. I wanted to try social media but thought I can''t. I wondered about taking risks but thought I can''t. I wanted to try new things but thought I can''t.

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Bersin with Deloitte

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Oracle OpenWorld 2013 has brought a small city of attendees to downtown San Francisco—60,000 attendees are here for a week of new product introduction and the sharing of learning experiences. (I admit that the enormity of supplying 60,000 fresh boxed lunches each day was not lost on me as just on indication of the preparation […].

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True Faith HR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

'With September in full swing, it means a return to campus for students. And, for some, it means getting ready for year with their SHRM student chapter. Student leaders are perusing their 2013-2014 Student Chapter Merit Award planning guide in an effort to not only provide quality programming and services to interested students, but to earn recognition for their efforts as well.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

'Money Matters. Annual net income for the top 25% organizations on engagement is about 2 times more than for the bottom 25% organizations on engagement. (Kenexa). Employee engagement make an income difference so lets stop with the engagement talk and get busy engaging. David Zinger is a Canadian Employee Engagement Speaker and global expert on engagement dedicated to turning the noun of engagement into the verb of engage.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

' . I''m currently re-reading a book I bought a few years ago, Soulcraft: Crossing into the Boundaries of Nature and Psyche by Bill Plotkin. It''s a beautiful piece of work that I highly recommend for those who want to go very deeply into their life''s purpose and personal development. . One of the concepts Plotkin discusses is the idea of our "survival dance" vs. our "sacred dance.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

An A chievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award is the most coveted accolade in the field of human resources.* Recipients experience higher retention, boost their employer brand, and get bragging rights for years. It’s a huge honor to win, but it’s arguably an even bigger honor to be chosen as a judge. We select only the most sought-after engagement experts for this honor, and this year, we’ve asked New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kruse to sit on our esteemed panel.

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

'He was on the fast track. Brought in to the organization to help turnaround a woefully ineffective department. His arrival was filled with high energy, creative ideas, and a level of brainpower not seen in that department before. Fundamental problems were tackled, poor performers were moved out, and a new team was born. Everything was on the right track.

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Bersin with Deloitte

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Oracle OpenWorld 2013 has brought a small city of attendees to downtown San Francisco—60,000 attendees are here for a week of new product introduction and the sharing of learning experiences. (I admit that the enormity of supplying 60,000 fresh boxed lunches each day was not lost on me as just on indication of the preparation […].

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TheHRBlog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Here are some basic interview tips that will help you prepare for an excellent interview. After impressing your potential employer with your CV and cover letter, now comes the most difficult yet important part – learning how to face an interview. Be prepared Learn all the important information you need to know about the organisation you […].

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Every company everywhere should have a plan to combat workplace violence and properly respond to violent incidents. California has stepped to the plate and become the first state to mandate workplace violence prevention requirements for employees and employers. Even if you are in a different state or country, these workplace violence requirements are applicable to almost every employer anywhere.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

'A 59th Birthday Proclamation. Today, is my 59th birthday. I intend to devote sixteen more years, until I turn 75, to enhancing and increasing employee engagement and work engagement around the globe for the benefit of all. Together, let’s make sure that work will work for all of us! This is a big day yet I am renewing my vow to wow with small.

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The Bamboo Project Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

' . In work, as in life, there''s a fine line between creating and allowing. . I''ve seen a lot of people (myself included) put a lot of effort into pushing for things to happen. We look around to see what actions we should take, what more should we DO to move toward what we want. . But there are times in work, as in life, when we have to sit back and allow things to be as they are.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Great things happen over the course of one year, like brilliant employee performance, workplace success, and important milestones. This week we’re celebrating an exciting first year of [engage]! And we have you, our loyal reader, to thank. Over the past year, [engage] has delivered thought leadership and topical articles to help companies create a social, collaborative environment, inspiring higher employee engagement and performance.

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NoExcusesHR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

'Over the last three and a half years I''ve integrated social media into my personal and professional lives. I am a very social person, so imagine the perfect fit for me when twitter, facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and many other tools suddenly were important tools my business as a human resources leader. Quite frankly, I''m not sure how anyone can be truly effective in HR if they are not using these tools for business.

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45 Things

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

'Ask an introvert about an extroverted colleague and you''re likely to hear how these outgoing co-workers talk too much, have trouble staying on task and are generally annoying. Extroverts may counter such opinions with the argument that their friendly nature helps make sales and establish key contacts, and keeps the workplace a fun and lively place.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

Toolboxes come in all shapes and sizes. Their contents also vary, depending on the type of work the owner performs, but most contain a handful of the same basic devices: screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, duct tape, etc. Workforce metrics, specifically those you want to include in your organizational chart , are the same way. Different companies may need different sets of metrics depending on their particular needs, but some metrics are essential to any business’s org chart.

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David Zinger

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

'The Business Reporter , part of the Sunday Telegraph in the UK, asked 7 experts what is next for employee engagement? Here is my abbreviated interpretation, using mostly their words, of what they believe: Tony Thomson : A move to management by mutual consent. Frazer Rendell : Employees as players not pawns. Mark Quirk : Engagement at the center and real time measures.

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