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Are you always running late, texting to say “5 min away” when you really just rolled out of bed? It’s easy to get into a routine of being chronically tardy. I used to be late all of the time, then made a conscious effort to become a punctual person over the past few years. MORE
What can you do to curb the problem? Try a points-based attendance policy that allows for the occasional emergency but still keeps productivity (and your bottom line) front-and-center. How a points-based attendance policy works. Generally speaking, a points-based attendance policy works like a points-based driving system, where you receive points for each infraction. It’s all a matter of how a company sets up the points-based parameters. MORE
I’ve been thinking about meetings. Now that I am back in a corporate role, where my day is mostly filled with meetings, the importance of setting boundaries and understanding how to handle delicate situations is even more critical. Provide a clear meeting purpose. MORE
How will you make sure your employees get the message? Reaching every employee is one of the top concerns internal communications leaders face, yet many don’t know how to tackle this issue or measure when they’ve been successful. Identify your company’s goals to ensure alignment. MORE
One of the greatest compliments I get from you, the listener, is when I have the opportunity to share something highly practical with you that you can use to improve your results in a powerful way. Think about the last conference you attended. I attend a lot of conferences. MORE
Business m eetings aren’t going anywhere but with the rise of remote workers it has gotten a bit more complicated to execute them effectively. 1) Meet-and-greet Sessions. 2) Mentorship meeting. We recommend these meetings be held once per month with quarterly reviews. MORE
Employees stumble into meetings tucking in their shirts and clinging closely to their now lukewarm cups of coffee, which might as well be pillows. Their minds are elsewhere, and the report you have to go over is extensive. Why are you holding this meeting in the first place? MORE
A time and attendance policy – the set of rules for your employees on when to show up for work and in what circumstances they can be excused – is essential for running your business successfully. This conversation definitely applies to your company as well. How so? MORE
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” There an important step to the training process – answering the question “Does it need to be a meeting?” We’ve decided training needs to be conducted. MORE
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings? MORE
Looking for a new job isn’t the easiest task at the best of times. Getting the time to find a new role is hard. All the same, it is better to be in a job while looking for another one. Getting the call to attend. Looking to start your jobsearch? MORE
You took advice from my last blog post and decided which conference to attend. But now you want to be sure that you leverage your investment by making the most of your attendance. The speakers are typically big names in the industry who speak on universal topics relevant to the conference theme or they are big celebrity names meant to draw your attendance to the conference. Each time slot will hold multiple options for your consideration. MORE
Be it a natural disaster or global health concerns, your organization is bound to encounter some unexpected external circumstances. So what can you do to help reassure your people, when so often they look to you for knowledge, advice and expertise on such topics? MORE
It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new idea for how to have more productive meetings. But then they get shot down by those who think those ideas are dumb: Standing meetings. Walking meetings. Impromptu meetings. Remote meetings suck. MORE
Make your meetings more productive by designing them to bring out the best in everyone. How many of the meetings you attended in the past week were as productive as you would have liked? Did everyone show up ready to participate? Meetings, whether team or one-on-one, are often designed around a template or whatever feels most appropriate to the team manager. Design Your Meetings for Maximum Engagement. Team and Project Meetings. MORE
Think you attend a lot of meetings? Let’s do the math and see if that’s true: There are an estimated 25 million meetings in America on a daily basis. If you live to the average U.S. years, then you will have spent two years of your life sitting in work meetings. MORE
What is it worth to make your meetings both more efficient and more effective? Imagine this: a team of 10 well-paid professionals holds a one-hour status/progress meeting every Monday. Is it worth investing $25,000 to achieve a cost reduction of over $500,000? MORE
What’s your initial reaction when you find out you need to attend a business meeting ? Do you feel excited at the idea of learning something new, or do you plan to spend the meeting daydreaming because you assume it will be boring? Hopefully, your reaction to attending a meeting was the former and not the latter. Company meetings are a great space to get involved as an active participant. Arrive on time. MORE
Meetings are a necessary part of work. In the United States, it is estimated companies hold an estimated 11 million meetings every day. How do companies cut down on that time and, instead, repurpose it to more productivity and increase the success and productivity of meets? MORE
For some HR pros that have implemented time and attendance for towns and public sectors, HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems manual can mean entering a new hire into other systems like email, or expenses. Just take a minute and think about paper time cards that are being handed to a payroll processor who manually keys in the hours to be paid. How many of us have NEVER made a data entry mistake? Employee writes down time (could be wrong). MORE
By the time you’ve reached this article, you’ve probably lost count of how many meetings you’ve attended. Like growth-minded employees and leaders who go above and beyond , time is one of the most limited and precious resources for any organisation. Why are needless or dull meetings such a staple around office environments? The question is, how do we tap into more effective meeting time, to make the most of every moment and motivate employees? MORE
We’ve all been there: seeing a meeting mysteriously pop up on our calendar with no explanation, agenda or stated goal. Sitting through a meeting we really don’t need to be a part of. Or reaching the end of a meeting-filled day and realizing we haven’t really accomplished anything. To cancel as many meetings as possible! And to fully empower everyone at Thrive to decline any meeting they deem not worth their time. MORE
We’ve moved from print ads to programmatic, and from mailed CVs to mobile apply capabilities, and yet, recruiting has always been about matching the most qualified candidates we can find for the roles we’re paid to fill. MORE
Some end-of-year hiring involves adding workers in order to accommodate a retail rush, or handle merchandizing, manufacturing, shipping or distribution needs. That includes your time & attendance software. Take our Time Theft Test and learn more. Talk to an Expert. . MORE
After a long stretch of holiday celebrations and vacation time, it’s not always easy to get back into “ work mode.” When you haven’t sat in a meeting for a week or two, regaining focus and getting back in the groove can feel like a challenge. Who is going to do it?’ MORE
They said that we have to not only get buy in for our ideas and projects but keep it. But in reality, how often do we actually do it? I know many times someone has said to me (or I’ve said to someone), “If you want that project to succeed, you must get buy in from senior management.” MORE
But even with technology to keep us connected and productive , collaborating with teammates over instant messenger and keeping meetings focused over video conferences can be challenging. Give yourself permission to decline. “As Carve out five minutes of intro time. “I MORE
I’ve been writing about meetings and how to make them better for months. And, as you know, I even wrote a book about making meetings matter (available on Amazon.com at this link – contact me directly for volume discounts). How will we spend our time during the meeting? MORE
Over the last several weeks I have been exploring several basic ways to improve your organizational ROI for meetings. Last week I talked about two complementary approaches to improving meeting efficiency: Holding fewer meetings. Conducting shorter meetings. MORE
The right words are coming more easily than usual, and you’ve almost completely lost track of time. Just as you’re approaching peak productivity, a calendar reminder blinks onto the middle of your screen: MEETING IN 5 MINUTES. Why Meetings are a Drain. They’re a waste of time.”. MORE
From 11am – 3:00pm EDT each day July 20 – 22 , PrismHR LIVE Virtual is completely online and free to attend , meaning you can access some of the best parts of PrismHR LIVE right from your home office at no cost. PrismHR LIVE is coming online in just under a month! MORE
With enumerable aspects linked to Employee Engagement, it has become a matter of critical interest for any organization to drive growth and opportunity. “Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” MORE
There’s good reason most employees and leaders celebrate meeting-free afternoons. Too frequently, meetings lack adequate preparation, which results in a bad use of valuable time. Richard Nam suggests, “Before accepting a meeting, ensure there is a goal and a clear agenda. MORE
But, scheduling free time isn’t a luxury, it’s necessary. After all, taking a break from your grueling schedule makes you happier, encourages self-care, boosts your creativity, and gives you something to look forward to. How can you fit this into your already busy schedule? MORE
Many organizations have successfully shifted to conducting the majority of their work remotely. Initially, the focus was on making sure employees had the physical resources and tools they needed to get work done. Employees need regular guidance about how to get projects completed. MORE
Has anyone ever been excited about attending a sales meeting? Now try convincing your sales team to get pumped about an upcoming meeting during a pandemic. Thankfully, you can use the following hacks to ensure that your meetings will be fruitful and worth their time. MORE
Ultimate Software
APRIL 30, 2020
Many organizations have successfully shifted to conducting the majority of their work remotely. Initially, the focus was on making sure employees had the physical resources and tools they needed to get work done. Employees need regular guidance about how to get projects completed.
nettime solutions
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Some end-of-year hiring involves adding workers in order to accommodate a retail rush, or handle merchandizing, manufacturing, shipping or distribution needs. That includes your time & attendance software. Take our Time Theft Test and learn more. Talk to an Expert. .
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HR Bartender
MAY 12, 2015
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is an excerpt from my book, “ Essential Meeting Blueprints for Managers.” There an important step to the training process – answering the question “Does it need to be a meeting?” We’ve decided training needs to be conducted.
Thrive Global
APRIL 24, 2020
But even with technology to keep us connected and productive , collaborating with teammates over instant messenger and keeping meetings focused over video conferences can be challenging. Give yourself permission to decline. “As Carve out five minutes of intro time. “I
Get Hppy
JUNE 29, 2018
Employees stumble into meetings tucking in their shirts and clinging closely to their now lukewarm cups of coffee, which might as well be pillows. Their minds are elsewhere, and the report you have to go over is extensive. Why are you holding this meeting in the first place?
Insperity
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
A time and attendance policy – the set of rules for your employees on when to show up for work and in what circumstances they can be excused – is essential for running your business successfully. This conversation definitely applies to your company as well. How so?
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Thrive Global
JANUARY 6, 2020
After a long stretch of holiday celebrations and vacation time, it’s not always easy to get back into “ work mode.” When you haven’t sat in a meeting for a week or two, regaining focus and getting back in the groove can feel like a challenge. Who is going to do it?’
Rezoomo
AUGUST 21, 2018
Looking for a new job isn’t the easiest task at the best of times. Getting the time to find a new role is hard. All the same, it is better to be in a job while looking for another one. Getting the call to attend. Looking to start your jobsearch?
SocialChorus
AUGUST 12, 2018
How will you make sure your employees get the message? Reaching every employee is one of the top concerns internal communications leaders face, yet many don’t know how to tackle this issue or measure when they’ve been successful. Identify your company’s goals to ensure alignment.
China Gorman
OCTOBER 13, 2015
You took advice from my last blog post and decided which conference to attend. But now you want to be sure that you leverage your investment by making the most of your attendance. The speakers are typically big names in the industry who speak on universal topics relevant to the conference theme or they are big celebrity names meant to draw your attendance to the conference. Each time slot will hold multiple options for your consideration.
Stratus
JULY 5, 2018
What can you do to curb the problem? Try a points-based attendance policy that allows for the occasional emergency but still keeps productivity (and your bottom line) front-and-center. How a points-based attendance policy works. Generally speaking, a points-based attendance policy works like a points-based driving system, where you receive points for each infraction. It’s all a matter of how a company sets up the points-based parameters.
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HR Bartender
APRIL 2, 2019
They said that we have to not only get buy in for our ideas and projects but keep it. But in reality, how often do we actually do it? I know many times someone has said to me (or I’ve said to someone), “If you want that project to succeed, you must get buy in from senior management.”
Mitrefinch
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
For some HR pros that have implemented time and attendance for towns and public sectors, HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems manual can mean entering a new hire into other systems like email, or expenses. Just take a minute and think about paper time cards that are being handed to a payroll processor who manually keys in the hours to be paid. How many of us have NEVER made a data entry mistake? Employee writes down time (could be wrong).
Thrive Global
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Are you always running late, texting to say “5 min away” when you really just rolled out of bed? It’s easy to get into a routine of being chronically tardy. I used to be late all of the time, then made a conscious effort to become a punctual person over the past few years.
Career Metis
JUNE 26, 2019
Business m eetings aren’t going anywhere but with the rise of remote workers it has gotten a bit more complicated to execute them effectively. 1) Meet-and-greet Sessions. 2) Mentorship meeting. We recommend these meetings be held once per month with quarterly reviews.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 16, 2019
But, scheduling free time isn’t a luxury, it’s necessary. After all, taking a break from your grueling schedule makes you happier, encourages self-care, boosts your creativity, and gives you something to look forward to. How can you fit this into your already busy schedule?
Prism HR
JUNE 25, 2020
From 11am – 3:00pm EDT each day July 20 – 22 , PrismHR LIVE Virtual is completely online and free to attend , meaning you can access some of the best parts of PrismHR LIVE right from your home office at no cost. PrismHR LIVE is coming online in just under a month!
Allegis Global Solutions
OCTOBER 29, 2019
We’ve moved from print ads to programmatic, and from mailed CVs to mobile apply capabilities, and yet, recruiting has always been about matching the most qualified candidates we can find for the roles we’re paid to fill.
Business2Community Leadership
JULY 9, 2019
Make your meetings more productive by designing them to bring out the best in everyone. How many of the meetings you attended in the past week were as productive as you would have liked? Did everyone show up ready to participate? Meetings, whether team or one-on-one, are often designed around a template or whatever feels most appropriate to the team manager. Design Your Meetings for Maximum Engagement. Team and Project Meetings.
MapHR
JULY 26, 2018
Meetings are a necessary part of work. In the United States, it is estimated companies hold an estimated 11 million meetings every day. How do companies cut down on that time and, instead, repurpose it to more productivity and increase the success and productivity of meets?
Business2Community Leadership
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
What’s your initial reaction when you find out you need to attend a business meeting ? Do you feel excited at the idea of learning something new, or do you plan to spend the meeting daydreaming because you assume it will be boring? Hopefully, your reaction to attending a meeting was the former and not the latter. Company meetings are a great space to get involved as an active participant. Arrive on time.
EmployeeConnect
MAY 1, 2017
By the time you’ve reached this article, you’ve probably lost count of how many meetings you’ve attended. Like growth-minded employees and leaders who go above and beyond , time is one of the most limited and precious resources for any organisation. Why are needless or dull meetings such a staple around office environments? The question is, how do we tap into more effective meeting time, to make the most of every moment and motivate employees?
Thrive Global
APRIL 20, 2020
Has anyone ever been excited about attending a sales meeting? Now try convincing your sales team to get pumped about an upcoming meeting during a pandemic. Thankfully, you can use the following hacks to ensure that your meetings will be fruitful and worth their time.
Silkroad
MARCH 26, 2018
One of the greatest compliments I get from you, the listener, is when I have the opportunity to share something highly practical with you that you can use to improve your results in a powerful way. Think about the last conference you attended. I attend a lot of conferences.
Future of Work
OCTOBER 17, 2016
What is it worth to make your meetings both more efficient and more effective? Imagine this: a team of 10 well-paid professionals holds a one-hour status/progress meeting every Monday. Is it worth investing $25,000 to achieve a cost reduction of over $500,000?
CuteHR
OCTOBER 14, 2019
With enumerable aspects linked to Employee Engagement, it has become a matter of critical interest for any organization to drive growth and opportunity. “Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.”
Future of Work
OCTOBER 24, 2016
I’ve been writing about meetings and how to make them better for months. And, as you know, I even wrote a book about making meetings matter (available on Amazon.com at this link – contact me directly for volume discounts). How will we spend our time during the meeting?
Future of Work
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Over the last several weeks I have been exploring several basic ways to improve your organizational ROI for meetings. Last week I talked about two complementary approaches to improving meeting efficiency: Holding fewer meetings. Conducting shorter meetings.
Future of Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
I’ve been studying and writing about organizational meetings for years. But I haven’t spent enough time discussing why making meetings matter is so important. In other words, what is the business case for changing the way you design and lead meetings?
Thrive Global
MAY 26, 2020
We’ve all been there: seeing a meeting mysteriously pop up on our calendar with no explanation, agenda or stated goal. Sitting through a meeting we really don’t need to be a part of. Or reaching the end of a meeting-filled day and realizing we haven’t really accomplished anything. To cancel as many meetings as possible! And to fully empower everyone at Thrive to decline any meeting they deem not worth their time.
HR Ringleader
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
I’ve been thinking about meetings. Now that I am back in a corporate role, where my day is mostly filled with meetings, the importance of setting boundaries and understanding how to handle delicate situations is even more critical. Provide a clear meeting purpose.
Cornerstone On Demand
MARCH 6, 2020
Be it a natural disaster or global health concerns, your organization is bound to encounter some unexpected external circumstances. So what can you do to help reassure your people, when so often they look to you for knowledge, advice and expertise on such topics?
Everwise
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
There’s good reason most employees and leaders celebrate meeting-free afternoons. Too frequently, meetings lack adequate preparation, which results in a bad use of valuable time. Richard Nam suggests, “Before accepting a meeting, ensure there is a goal and a clear agenda.
45 Things
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
Think you attend a lot of meetings? Let’s do the math and see if that’s true: There are an estimated 25 million meetings in America on a daily basis. If you live to the average U.S. years, then you will have spent two years of your life sitting in work meetings.
45 Things
MARCH 4, 2019
It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new idea for how to have more productive meetings. But then they get shot down by those who think those ideas are dumb: Standing meetings. Walking meetings. Impromptu meetings. Remote meetings suck.
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