Sat.Jan 12, 2013 - Fri.Jan 18, 2013

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Transformation - Saying It Is the Easy Part

NoExcusesHR

'I''ve been doing a lot of thinking about transformational leadership and what role Human Resources should play when an organization is committed to undergoing change in a meaningful way. Is HR there to pick up the pieces as leaders begin to quiver and shake at the slightest hint of a required change? Does HR move through the process along with the others who are impacted by new expectations, new goals, and ultimately a new and more effective corporate culture?

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Are You Asking the Right Knockout Questions Early Enough in Your Selection Process?

ExactHire

Are You Asking the Right Knockout Questions Early Enough in Your Selection Process? By Harlan Schafir Regardless of what you call them (screening questions, knockout questions, or something else), we all have them. Those questions that, at least in our minds, help differentiate the candidates who will be successful from those who will not. So at what point in the selection process are you asking these types of questions?

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8 Developments That Stood Out in Employee Engagement in 2012

David Zinger

What stood out for you in Employee Engagement last year? Here is what stood out for me last year in employee engagement: The UK Engage for Success Movement. It was incredible to see the UK rally behind employee engagement with the Engage for Success Movement. This ranged from more work on the business case for engagement and a resource rich website to hundreds of events and actions around the UK.

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How To Be Your Company’s Next Rising Star

TheHRBlog

You may often have asked yourself, “How do I get on my company’s rising star list?”. This article gives you practical tips to navigate your rise to the top. Most organizations don’t have a very scientific process for grooming the next generation of top talent. It is largely a matter of perception. However, you can […].

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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High Reliability Leaders

NoExcusesHR

'There are several industries that are known for their reliability. They provide a level of consistency that we take for granted. When you use your ATM card do you get consistent and accurate service? Of course you do, because the banking industry has committed to doing it right every time. How many of you were on a flight last year? The reason you''re reading this is because the commercial airline industry provides a level of safety and performance that demonstrates their commitment to doing it

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“Purrfect” Disengagement: $250,000 a Year Employee Surfs Cat Videos While Subcontracting His Job to China

David Zinger

Does not compute. Here is a true story of a creatively disengaged employee. He was a software developer who was earning $250,000 a year and producing great quality work. He was at his desk every day in front of his screen but rather than developing software he spent each day. checking sites such as Reddit, Ebay, Facebook and LinkedIn and watching cat videos.

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"The Law of the Hammer" in Training - Part Two

DDI

'There are three general principles that should guide your plans to leverage social technology, particularly for leadership development and other “soft” skills.

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Why Anxiety May Prompt You to Take Bad Advice

45 Things

When I was in my early 20s, I took some really bad advice. I listened to people I should have ignored and did what they advised. I regretted it for years, and told myself one simple truth I would live by: "I will listen to myself from now on. If I make a mistake, it's my own fault. That, I can live with." The worst part for me was knowing that I made a big mistake because I listened to other people, even though I knew in the back of my mind I shouldn't have.

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How to Find a Job During Economic Crisis

TheHRBlog

It is not simple to find a good job with high salary especially during the economic crisis. Strong competition in job market forces job seekers to do everything that’s in their power in order to find a good job. Only a few people know the best methods that give positive results when going for an […].

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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How to Establish Thought Leadership? Interview With Dr. Liz Alexander

QAspire

Thought leadership is important for building careers and for building organizations. It is the most important tool we have as professionals to build our personal brand and establish credibility. What is thought leadership? How does one build thought leadership in his/her area of work? Let’s find out from Dr. Liz Alexander who recently co-authored a book titled ThoughtLeadership Tweet.

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David Zinger Employee Engagement Website Redesign

David Zinger

Check out the new design for David Zinger’s Employee Engagement Website. I am very pleased with the website redesign for www.davidzinger.com. We will be working on this over the next month and addressing a few kinks here and there but overall some of the changes you will notice: the site appears in your device full screen size and is much easier to read. it works much better in mobile devices such as an iphone or ipad. you can access to the site through both www.davidzinger.com and www.zi

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Bigger PIC-ture: Stepping Outside the Circle

NoExcusesHR

'I''m writing over at Performance I Create today about how fired up I am to be part of an amazing blogging team. What gets you fired up? I''d love to hear from you. No Excuses. photo credit.

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On Sleep and Drugs

True Faith HR

'For many of us, there just isn''t enough hours in the day. Pressures to keep up with work deadlines, taking care of the kids, and, in this modern technological world, being mobile means being on call 24/7, and something has to give. This usually means less hours of sleep, followed by copious amounts of coffee, Diet Mountain Dew, and 5-hour Energy Drinks.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Corporate Learning: Training Doesn’t Have to Be Old School

Reviewsnap

'Corporate learning programs get a bad rap because people assume you just sit through an endless string of boring training sessions. How can employees learn when they have to suffer through 10-hour sessions with instructors akin to Charlie Brown’s teacher? Whaa-whaa-whaa. Your employees already went to school, so now’s the time to change the way your company approaches learning.

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Employee Engagement Friday Factoid #17: 10,000 people a day turn 65

David Zinger

Grow old along with me… According to the Pew Research Center , for the next 19 years, about 10,000 people will turn 65 years old every day. Commentary. How have you prepared personally, professionally, or organizationally, for an aging workforce that is also exiting the workforce through retirement? I feel saddened by how many people can’t wait to retire and are so disillusioned about work.

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What Looks Like a Corporate Credit Card but Might Better Suit Your Business?

Insperity

Corporate credit cards are great, right? They let you and your employees travel, entertain and pay for company expenses without the need for petty cash or for any of you to pay out of your own pockets. In addition, you get an itemized statement every month that you can attach to your expense reports to account for the money that’s been spent. But as convenient as they are, credit cards also have their drawbacks.

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Now Access Online Employee Training Modules On Your Tablet: Training Becomes More Flexible and Accessible for Managers and Employees

Humanity

Our online employee training gives managers the ability to share the most up-to-date tutorials and training modules with employees. The ‘Training’ module allows employees to easily see what topics have been completed, while allowing managers to concurrently keep tabs on training progress. The ‘Training’ module is an easy way to share content with staff, which streamlines the staff training process and saves time and effort over traditional methods.

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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"The Law of the Hammer" in Training - Part Two

DDI

There are three general principles that should guide your plans to leverage social technology, particularly for leadership development and other “soft” skills.

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Co-opting Post-Sexist Gender Bias to Retain Top Talent

Inpower Coaching

Have you ever taken Karate? I took two classes, not enough to retain any physical benefit, but I learned one thing I still keep with me 30 years later: when we take advantage of natural forces to create change, change happens more smoothly and comfortably. Recent research out of Harvard may just hold the key to using our natural human biases to help dissolve the glass ceiling and even address the pay gap.