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With Globoforce on Social Recognition

Strategic HCM

I’ve just been attending an event with Globoforce and the Conference Board on social recognition. It’s been a natural progression for Globoforce to move beyond strategic recognition into the growing social HR space with a focus on social recognition too - though in a sense, recognition has always been a social sort of thing. (We

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Organizations Need to Address the Core Issues with Performance Reviews

HR Bartender

During last year’s WorkHuman Conference, pioneered by Globoforce , I heard several speakers talk about the annual performance review. If managers don’t get new training to successfully conduct the “new” performance conversation, then performance review elimination is simply a “ lipstick on a pig ” move. Frankly, it probably needs it.

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Employee Engagement Is a Financial Strategy

HR Bartender

This research is supported in the Globoforce white paper “ The Financial Impact of a Positive Employee Experience.” Companies should invest in employee’s futures with training and development opportunities. The conversation about employee satisfaction and engagement isn’t about throwing money at employees. It’s about delivering value.

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Bookmark This! Anti Harassment Edition

HR Bartender

At this year’s WorkHuman Conference, pioneered by Globoforce , there was an incredible panel moderated by Wharton professor Adam Grant that included journalist Ronan Farrow, actor Ashley Judd, and social activist Tarana Burke. Before dismissing the notion of a comic book, check it out. It could be a resource that resonates with people.

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A New Employee Benefit: Social Justice PTO

HR Bartender

At this year’s WorkHuman Conference , pioneered by Globoforce, I learned about a new employee benefit called social justice PTO. During the conference, the speaker mentioned that Patagonia allows employees one paid social justice day off per month AFTER they attend a training session on how to be a good activist.

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Creating a Culture of Original Thinkers

HR Bartender

At this year’s WorkHuman Conference, pioneered by Globoforce , author Adam Grant shared a roadmap for creating a culture of original thinkers. It would also be helpful to provide training to employees so they can work through their own ideas to overcome any challenges or obstacles. Challenge leadership.

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Can a Manager Praise Employees Too Much [poll]

HR Bartender

During this year’s WorkHuman Conference hosted by Globoforce , keynote speaker Shawn Achor made the comment that employees never get tired of praise. On a side note, if you want the full report, you can download it here or you can listen to this webinar with me and Derek Irvine from Globoforce.). At first, I totally agreed.