Sat.Feb 18, 2012 - Fri.Feb 24, 2012

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Job Interview Tips: Making a Great First Impression

Professional Alternatives

When applying for a new job, chances are you will be one candidate among many applying for the same position. So, what can you do to make a great first impression, stand out, and win the day? As one of the most awarded recruiting and staffing firms in Texas, we have some insight on this topic! Here are our top tips for helping you stand out and nail that next job interview: 1) Do Your Research Understanding the company you are applying to and the people you will be interviewed by will give you c

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It’s Friday! Fun, fun, fun, fun.

Achievers

Rebecca Black may have written the anthem, but A chievers sets the trend when it comes to Fridays! What better way to unwind at the end of the week than with some fun, fun, fun, fun? Our First Round Fridays often reign top of the list for reasons why employees love working at the company. Check out some highlights! Top 10 Reasons First Round Friday ROCKS at A chievers: The workday ends a half-hour earlier than usual.

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SAP’s Bold Move with SuccessFactors: Lots of Work to Do

Josh Bersin

This week SuccessFactors and SAP announced their integration plans. Simply stated, the combined companies plan to move all their strategic talent management investments from SAP HCM and Business ByDesign into SuccessFactors, and build Employee Central (SuccessFactors’ central directory product) into its core cloud-based HRMS offering. This is a bold and somewhat risky strategy.

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Are You Living Your Own Dream or Helping Someone Else Live Theirs?

The Bamboo Project Blog

I was emailing with a graduate of my Getting Unstuck course about her ongoing progress since the class ended and we were discussing the issue of living our dreams. What came up is the tension between staying on our own path of exploration and discovery and getting involved in helping others realize their dreams. This is a tension I see all the time, especially with people who are "helper" types, constantly on the look-out for ways to nurture and support the people around them.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.

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7 Ways to Make a Good Impression on the Phone

45 Things

I have interviewed a lot of great people in my time, and those talks stick out in my mind. But so does the phone conversation with the women was yelling at her kids every few minutes without turning away from the phone ("I TOLD YOU I'M ON THE PHONE! NO, YOU CAN'T HAVE ANOTHER COOKIE! STOP HITTING YOUR BROTHER!). I also remember the time I obviously woke someone up, and he denied it while he slurred and stumbled his way through his answers.

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The Integration of Talent Management Systems Comes to Forefront

Josh Bersin

The talent management systems market has been under quite a bit of stress lately. In the last 90 days we have seen SAP’s acquisition of SuccessFactors , followed by Oracle’s acquisition of Taleo , and then the smaller Kenexa acquisition of Outstart and PeopleFluent acquisition of Strategia. And while all this is going on, CornerstoneOnDemand.

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Be a Career Inspiration, Not a Cautionary Tale

The Bamboo Project Blog

Throughout my working life, I've encountered people who made me think, "Kill me if I ever start acting and thinking that way." Generally these are people who are bitter and angry about their work, or who are so disengaged as to be practically dead. While I most notice those people who are aggressive about their career unhappiness, there are plenty of other people who simply disappear, I guess hoping to escape notice as their souls slowly shrivel up. .

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The 2011 Season of the 8 Man Rotation is here!

True Faith HR

'That''s right! 365 days in the making, it''s the 2011 Season of "The 8 Man Rotation." We introduced you to the 8 Man Rotation last year , and because demand was so high, we''ve brought it back! Featuring 45 stylings from Steve Boese , Kris Dunn , Lance Haun , Tim Sackett , and me, as well as forewords from William Tincup and Trish McFarlane , you are not going to find a better collection of sports-related HR posts anywhere.

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With your gamification strategy, don’t roll the dice

Achievers

Nintendo, Snakes & Ladders, Pinball: these words alone evoke competition, strategy, and excitement – largely because humans are fundamentally psychologically stimulated by games. It’s no wonder that more and more employers are adopting the Gamification trend as an approach to motivating the workforce in an effort to uniquely inspire employees to drive greater business results.

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Unlocking Employee Potential with the Power of Continuous Feedback

Speaker: Erin Daruszka and Nakisha Dixon

Recent studies show that only 21% of employees feel their performance and growth are within their control. What if the answer to employee development and high performance lies elsewhere? Enter continuous feedback. Imagine a work environment where feedback isn't a dreaded annual event, but a constant source of growth. Join us to discover how ongoing, actionable feedback empowers your team to take ownership of their performance, boosting engagement and development.

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The Integration of Talent Management Systems Comes to Forefront

Josh Bersin

The talent management systems market has been under quite a bit of stress lately. In the last 90 days we have seen SAP’s acquisition of SuccessFactors, followed by Oracle’s acquisition. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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Try for Direction, Not Destination

The Bamboo Project Blog

“If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.”. -Buddhist Proverb. Conventional career wisdom advises that we should spend time knowing exactly where want to go and then take steps to get there. This wisdom assumes that there is some clear destination (a job) with a clear path of preparation that will take us to that destination.

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HR, Meet Marketing

Working Girl

'If you are a typical company, your marketing department is bigger than your HR department, although HR is ostensibly responsible for recruiting, compensation, benefits, talent management, workforce analytics, workplace safety and legal compliance and marketing just has to write a few white papers. So why does the marketing team typically have its own wing while HR fits in a cubicle?

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New demands trump old workplace traditions

Achievers

“Two of the youngest generations now occupy 57% of the workforce. This new demographic’s demands trump old workplace traditions. In order to recruit and retain top talent, evolve your engagement strategy by offering career progression opportunities and creating a recognition rhythm where feedback is instantaneous.”. The post New demands trump old workplace traditions appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.

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The Complete People Management Toolkit

From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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SAP’s Bold Move with SuccessFactors: Lots of Work to Do

Josh Bersin

This week SuccessFactors and SAP announced their integration plans. Simply stated, the combined companies plan to move all their strategic talent management investments from SAP HCM and Business. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

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Does Your Boss Motivate You?

45 Things

Heidi Grant Halvorson is associate director of the Motivation Science Center at the Columbia University Business School and a popular blogger on motivational science. She co-authored “ The Psychology of Goals” and is author of “9 Things Successful People Do Differently” and “Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals.” Anita Bruzzese recently interviewed her on how motivation plays a role in the workplace.

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Top Tips for Effective Succession Planning

Professional Alternatives

Succession planning is a critical factor in the long-term success of your company. If a key executive retires, or if an unforeseen event removes top leadership from their role, you need to ensure that business will carry on. Whether the changes are planned or not, if you do not have an effective succession strategy in place, your business continuity could be at risk.

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[Webinar] Early adoption: Against HR’s nature?

Achievers

Guest post written by: Steve Boese. I’m really pleased to announce that in a few weeks I will be joining the great China Gorman for an upcoming Webinar titled ‘ Early Adoption: Against HR’s Nature? ‘ on Wednesday March 7, 2012 at 1:00PM ET. Go ahead, register, it’s free! The Webinar is sponsored by a very cool company called A chievers , (you might still remember them by their former name, I Love Rewards), the leading provider of social recognition solutions in the

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Preventing Workplace Violence and Complying with California’s New Legal Requirements (SB-553)

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Personnel Today webinar: Social Media at Work

Strategic HCM

'I’m going to be speaking on this Personnel Today webinar next month: Our next webinar is on the hot topic of social media in the workplace. Not only will we look at the ubiquitous question of whether HR should control employees’ use of social media, but we will also focus on increasingly social ways of working and the impact these will have on organisations.

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Corporate Culture That is Healthy as a (Trojan) Horse

NoExcusesHR

'How would you answer if you were asked to describe what its like to work at your company? I don’t mean the over-produced and scrubbed official message, I’m talking about how you truly feel. If you added a significant change into your corporate world does that change your answer? Do your colleagues behave the same way when big changes are on the horizon?

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Successfully Managing Multi-Generational Teams

Professional Alternatives

Diversity is an essential component of high-performing teams. There is a good deal of evidence to prove that leveraging a multi-generational team adds value that far outweighs the challenges. — The Challenges of Managing a Multi-Generational Team — One of the most significant issues in a multi-generational environment is the different work styles and approaches taken by each demographic.

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CEO in the Cantina

Working Girl

'What if your CEO walked into the company canteen and ordered the penne arrabiata? Would you try to suck up or not even notice because you have absolutely no clue what your CEO looks like? Of course, if your CEO is Darth Vader,there''s really no excuse for not recognizing him. Conversely, being able to kill someone with a thought is no excuse for acting like you can kill someone with a thought.

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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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Do Disengaged Employees Impact Engaged Employees?

Reviewsnap

'It''s no secret that people in organizations have an impact on those around them.both positively and negatively. According to Gallup, 72% of US workers are not engaged in their work. To what extent the exact level of disengagement might be, we can''t say for sure, but any material level of disengagement will affect overall results. And, also according to Gallup, 18% of disengaged employees actually undermine the success of fellow employees.18%!

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Time No More

NoExcusesHR

'What are you waiting for? A new quarter to begin.a slow period to pass.a change in leadership.new software to be fully installed.that "dream job" to open up.what? What is it? What could you possibly be waiting for? Stop waiting. Waiting is an excuse. Make work better. make something happen for you. Today. I''d love to hear from you. No Excuses. pic courtesy of arttart.

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Dress For Success: What To Wear For Your Job Interview

Professional Alternatives

First impressions are everything. In job interviews, even more so. When you first meet a potential employer, they will form an opinion about you right away, largely based on how you present yourself. No matter what type of job you are interviewing for, it’s vital that you maintain a professional appearance, because how you look can either make or break your efforts.

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Breaking the Pattern of Management

Inpower Coaching

Gary Hamel is awesome. I remember doing strategic planning in the 90’s and reading Hamel’s guru stuff. Here he is 20 years later still blowing our minds and giving us new change management insights to play with. Gary Hamel: Reinventing the Technology of Human Accomplishment In the video above Hamel challenges us not just to think outside the box, but outside the building.

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eBook: Global Workforce Management: Unpacking the Risks and Challenges

This eBook examines the complexities of global workforce management, including country specific labor and payroll regulations, and the risks and consequences of non-compliance.

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How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You Noticed

Professional Alternatives

Too often, job seekers overlook or underplay the importance of a cover letter. They put all of their efforts into writing a resume, but many won’t even bother with a cover letter at all. The truth is, when you are looking for a new position, your cover letter is your time to shine. It is the single best way to make a good first impression on a potential employer and an opportunity to bring meaning to your past experience.

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Your Interview Commute: Plan Ahead to Avoid Delays

Professional Alternatives

If you are on your way to a job interview, the last thing you want is to be stuck in traffic or lost. While most of us depend on Google Maps or an on-board GPS device to get us where we need to be, this is not always a reliable approach. How many times have you been on your way somewhere, and your app tells you it will take 20 minutes, but you still end up being on the road for an hour?

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Starting Your New Job on the Right Note: A Checklist for New Hires

Professional Alternatives

Starting a new job is truly an adventure. It’s a fresh start, bringing the promise of new relationships, new responsibilities, and new beginnings along your career path. But, before you start fantasizing about what new heights your new job will take you to, let’s get back to the present. You’re about to embark on your first day, so buckle up! Here are a few things you can do to ensure you make a good first impression on your new boss: Choose Your Outfit the Night Before Planning ahead might be t

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