Kazoo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When it comes to choosing performance management technology providers, HR executives have a much more difficult decision to make than their corporate counterparts who oversee departments with more standard, established processes. HR leaders have three unique challenges. Technology.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In case you missed it, last week we hosted a webinar called, “The New World of Performance Management,” with Deloitte’s Josh Bersin and Patagonia’s Dean Carter. HighGround offers a variety of feedback types including: Group feedback. You can learn more about HighGround Check-Ins here and feedback here. 1-1 feedback.

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Kazoo

JULY 17, 2018

You’ve identified your needs, researched HR strategies, chosen a technology partner and launched your real-time performance management and/or social recognition platform. One HighGround client created a Chuck Norris-themed badge to celebrate its “Day of Awesomeness.”. Your job here is done, right?

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Kazoo

MARCH 27, 2018

Earlier this month we hosted a webinar, It’s About the How: Making Performance Management as Agile as Your Business , with industry visionary Josh Bersin and Hitachi Vantara’s Scott Kelly. And second, to share how one company was able to take modern processes and tools and implement them in a non-disruptive, culturally-aligned way.

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UpstartHR

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

In today’s episode of We’re Only Human, I talk with Autumn Spehar, HR Director at Stout Advisory, about how her company made a radical change in its approach to performance management. Check out the show below: Show Notes Performance management is one of the most hated HR systems in existence.

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Kazoo

MAY 22, 2018

Things have been in full swing over here at HighGround since CEO Andee Harris took the helm, so much so that we haven’t had time to stop and introduce her on the blog. Andee celebrated her two-year HighGround anniversary last month and was previously our Chief Engagement Officer. What are you really proud of at HighGround?

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Kazoo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

We can only be talking about one thing – HR Tech is almost here! 2018 has certainly been a busy year for us at HighGround, and this year’s HR Tech will be a special one for us as we make our conference debut with YouEarnedIt. HR Tech is kicking things off with an opening reception pub crawl on Tuesday from 5-7 pm.

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Kazoo

APRIL 3, 2019

Exciting News for YouEarnedIt and HighGround. In July, when YouEarnedIt acquired HighGround, we knew big things would be in store for our combined organization. When we combined our two companies, we knew we had an opportunity to revolutionize the perception of HR software and create a platform that would change the industry.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 16, 2017

As always, you can stay up to date via the entire HighGround events calendar : Argyle’s 2017 Human Capital Leadership Forum. This New York event brings together leading HR executives for networking and sessions that discuss the latest industry trends. September 14. September 14. September 19.

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Kazoo

MARCH 2, 2022

After 3-plus years at the helm of the leading employee experience platform, Pellman has announced his retirement. A former Google executive, Paul was named CEO in 2018 of the newly formed Kazoo (the combination of YouEarnedIt and HighGround – two market leaders in the HR technology industry).

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Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2016

David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute called, “A Brain-Friendly Approach to Performance Management.” It was certainly a career highlight to co-host the webinar and discuss how companies can change their performance management strategies. Attendees gave us even more to think about during the Q&A session.

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Kazoo

MARCH 29, 2018

But plagued by a talent shortage that stretches across nearly all industries, HR leaders have been tasked with revamping retention strategies for the modern workforce. For this reason, the implementation process of new HR technology is just as important as the new system or tool itself.

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Kazoo

JUNE 27, 2018

This year’s event held in Chicago brought together 22,000 HR professionals for several days of networking, keynote presentations, breakout sessions and fun. As a technology provider to the HR industry, we attend many different conferences throughout the year, both large and small. Connect with HR industry professionals.

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Kazoo

MARCH 13, 2017

We recently sat down with Craig Wigley, VP of Employee Success, for LLamasoft, a supply chain software company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He talked about LLamasoft’s values, the problems with its previous approach to performance management and how they’re now working to create a culture where ongoing feedback is the norm.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Many HR teams have updated their processes and policies in order to attract and retain employees in our current work environment. Instead of free lunches and unlimited PTO, could a better performance management approach be the answer? Technology has made it possible for remote teams to not only function, but thrive.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 27, 2018

From case studies and webinars to tip sheets and reports, the HighGround resource library is constantly updated with new content that helps HR leaders launch and optimize great performance management and recognition programs. Here’s a look at the top five most-downloaded HR resources from 2018.

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Kazoo

JULY 10, 2016

It’s no secret that HR departments understand why they need to focus on better employee engagement but the focus has now shifted to how to actually make change. Research has consistently shown that performance appraisals are found be painful and don’t work. So how can HR ease this transition to an employee-focused approach?

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The world of HR moves fast. While workforce trends come and go, it doesn’t change the fact that today’s highly competitive business environment means that employee performance is more important than ever. HR leaders must do everything in their power to create environments where employees can thrive and perform at high levels.

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Kazoo

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas – November 27, 2018 – YouEarnedIt , the leading HR SaaS company that impro ves bottom-line performance metrics by enhancing the employee experience, today announced the company won a Gold Stevie Award in the 15th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. About the Stevie Awards.

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Kazoo

AUGUST 11, 2016

Outdated performance management strategies such as annual reviews slow progress and disengage employees of all ages. What HR Can Learn from Uber. HR can take a cue from Uber’s “rate your ride” review system. HR can take a cue from Uber’s “rate your ride” review system. Generation “Why?”.

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Kazoo

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Leaders often struggle to find concrete answers and insight into the performance of a particular geography, department or team. The good news is that with the right tools in place, you’ll get immediate access to “people data” that will give you and your CEO an immediate 360-degree view of your organization.

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Lighthouse

AUGUST 29, 2016

In the last few years, there have been tons of stories about how companies are ditching performance management as it has long been practiced and replacing it with a variety of approaches. At the same time, there have been a large number of companies popping up to support different approaches to performance management.

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Kazoo

MAY 29, 2019

Last month when we launched Kazoo (formerly YouEarnedIt/HighGround), we also announced Paul Pellman as our new CEO. What is so exciting for me about leading Kazoo is that our platform directly and tangibly helps companies create the kind of rewarding and purpose-filled workplace that we all strive to work for.

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Kazoo

MAY 22, 2017

HR leaders recognize the importance of employee engagement strategies and the emergence of technology solutions facilitating them. It’s been difficult to articulate the benefits of an employee engagement solution when leadership clings to common misconceptions about the problem and how it can be solved.

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 30, 2017

For many HR executives, these fall months means one thing: planning for the year ahead. From technology innovation to cutting-edge strategies that view the workforce in a whole new way, the HR industry is going through a radical change. Many HR executives rely on third-party research to help them do so. Lack of data.

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Kazoo

JUNE 8, 2017

In the workplace, when a manager ditches a 1-on-1 meeting with an employee, it not only sends a strong message to the employee but it might suggest a deeper issue. With this solution in place, HR can ask questions like: Is one manager consistently ignoring requests from his or her team for 1-on-1 conversations?

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Kazoo

JANUARY 22, 2019

While employee retention will always be a high priority for HR leaders, it seems today’s trends are moving it to the top of the list. We’re here with a solution. We’re excited to share the (virtual) stage with two HR executives from Pariveda, a consulting firm specializing in technology. or SHRM-SCP?

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Kazoo

JULY 25, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. Is HighGround One of Chicago’s Coolest Companies? Follow this link to vote for HighGround as the Readers’ Choice award winner. Nix Hoodies, Add Maternity Leave, Says HighGround Exec.

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Kazoo

MARCH 5, 2019

Have you downloaded Josh Bersin’s latest report yet, Talent, Technology, and HR Predictions for 2019 ? Each year, HR leaders turn to industry analysts and experts for their take on what’s new and transformative in the world of HR technology. 96% of companies are still performing annual reviews.

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The Tim Sackett Project

OCTOBER 5, 2016

I’m at ‘The’ HR Technology Conference this week in Chicago. Invesitpro – Employee relations investigation software. ” Clinch – Candidate CRM, microsite builder, powerful recruitment communication tool. LifeWorks – Employee engagement app and recognition.

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Kazoo

JUNE 13, 2016

Check out a few of the recent stories that caught our eye as well and HR industry news you might have missed. Intermedix Uses HighGround to Build Culture. How did it integrate these unique subcultures into one, cohesive, high-performing brand? 5 Questions about Brain-Friendly Performance Management. 43% of U.S.

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Kazoo

MAY 31, 2017

It’s been a lot of fun to dive deeper into the social profiles of the HR industry’s top influencers, and introduce you to some of our favorites along the way. Michael is a subject matter expert in HCM technology, covering everything from performance management and engagement to social technology and wellbeing.

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Kazoo

APRIL 27, 2016

This video called, “How Your Brain Responds to Performance Rankings,” first appeared on strategy + business. Companies with a more modern approach to employee development are focusing on coaching conversations between managers and employees, arming them with questions and guides to optimize the conversation.

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Kazoo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The authors point to a new future shaped by the gig economy and technological advances and, in this except, the implications of each: “The result of these trends is an even tighter labor market with new demands for developing and retaining top talent. How modern performance management addresses three must-have’s for today’s employee: 1.)

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Kazoo

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In the wake of today’s talent challenges, having an engaged employee base is critical to success in any industry. As Baby Boomers retire, the need to shape younger workers to fill available management roles grows stronger. In the years since, the idea has been seconded by organizational psychologists and HR pros.

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Kazoo

APRIL 3, 2019

Exciting News for YouEarnedIt and HighGround. In July, when YouEarnedIt acquired HighGround, we knew big things would be in store for our combined organization. When we combined our two companies, we knew we had an opportunity to revolutionize the perception of HR software and create a platform that would change the industry.

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Kazoo

MARCH 8, 2018

We’re excited to bring back our newest blog series, Hello from HighGround! Read on for his take on the problems HighGround solves and what makes him a happy member of our team. How’d you get your start at HighGround? I’m a strong advocate of being engaged at work, so a move to HighGround just made sense.

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