Ahmed's Universe

MAY 9, 2014

'LONDON On-premise revenue is dwindling much faster than cloud revenue is increasing. How much longer can SAP afford to dither? When it rains it pours, they say. It sure felt that way this week at the world''s largest business-software company where a wondering workforce watched as one top executive left after the other. Two and a half years ago I wrote a blog post questioning SAP''s acquisition of SuccessFactors ( "Acquisition #13: SAP''s $3-billion cloud(y) adventure" ) which I then updated wh

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Talent Culture

MAY 4, 2014

'You felt the interview went well. The hiring manager gave you the impression the company wants to fill the position quickly. But you’re still waiting for a response and you are starting to get quite anxious. How long should you wait before following up on an interview, and when you do follow up, what should you say? How can you follow up strategically and intelligently?

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Achievers

MAY 7, 2014

How do organizations create an atmosphere where people feel engaged and motivated? Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that there are many factors involved in creating an engaged workforce, but it usually requires a strategy that outlines specific targets and processes around company goals and objectives, career planning, employee feedback, and recognition. .

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Insperity

MAY 19, 2014

These days, there is much debate around what top talent expects from their employers and how to attract them to your business. As a result, many business owners are redefining their company culture in order to create a more appealing workplace that will win over candidates who can afford to be choosey. As you compete with businesses to attract and hold on to a good team, be sure you’re not making these damaging company culture mistakes that could prevent you from creating a strong and productive

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Business Management Daily

MAY 1, 2014

Many managers don't know exactly how to utilize their assistants. In this video, workplace expert and trainer Bonnie Low-Kramen provides her top five tips for getting the most out of your assistant. The post A crash course on working with an assistant appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Achievers

MAY 1, 2014

Are your managers experiencing low engagement levels? Has it been a while since management has recognized their teams? Is your manager’s team completely unaware of the corporate objectives? When your workforce is exhibiting low engagement levels, HR professionals must look to managers. Because managers oversee teams of your employees, their attitudes tend to have a ripple effect on the organization.

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Achievers

MAY 20, 2014

The only thing tougher than being a leader is being a middle manager: they receive fewer resources, yet manage more people. Cue: analytics. Do managers really need analytics? Well, for HR professionals who want to breed a strategic, tactical and operational management team, then analytics are essential. Analytics provide managers with insights that allow them to take proactive actions to align the workforce, boost engagement levels and drive the bottom line.

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Achievers

MAY 22, 2014

The graduating Class of 2014 is entering the workforce this spring, and, as a group, they are extremely motivated and excited. They want to learn. They want to move up quickly. They want to achieve things and show results. Picture Alice from Alice in Wonderland, when she comes to a fork in the road and asks the Cheshire Cat: `Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?

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Achievers

MAY 28, 2014

Registration is now open for the 5th Achievers Customer Experience (ACE) taking place this September 9-10th in Toronto. Here are five reasons why you do not want to miss the employee success event of the year–and how to avoid ACE FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)! Five reasons to attend: Epic keynotes that will engage and inspire you. Sneak peak of our latest release and the best Employee Success Platform™.

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Achievers

MAY 14, 2014

Motivated and driven, 60 percent of young graduates will apply directly to the company when searching for jobs. You’re not just going to hire them. You’re going to fight for them in a war for talent. Check out the following SlideShare presentation to get an edge on the impending war for talent and learn quick tips you can implement today to engage your current workforce, while simultaneously creating an appealing culture for the Class of 2014.

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Achievers

MAY 9, 2014

Millennials are driven, motivated, and more educated than any other group in history – and this year’s graduating class marks a critical time for employers. Businesses have the power to engage smart and energized people and help them cultivate their skills to become the company’s greatest asset. What can employers do to ensure that the bright and energized class of 2014 will want to work for them?

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Achievers

MAY 8, 2014

They’re optimistic, they’re driven and they’re making communication a priority. For the fifth consecutive year, ConnectEDU and Achievers have partnered to understand exactly what the next generation of top talent is looking for from their future organization. Interested in learning what trends have remained constant, what’s new this year and the secret weapon for appealing to the needs of the Class of 2014?

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Achievers

MAY 13, 2014

Baby Boomers have acquired a wealth of knowledge over their years in the workforce, and, as they retire, they will take that intelligence with them. Moreover, the days of having an unlimited supply of talent are diminishing. As the economy recovers and the unemployment rate continues to decline, organizations need to adjust their recruiting strategies to recruit, retain, and ensure the next generation of top talent thrives at their company.

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Insperity

MAY 7, 2014

A recent study at Utah State University (USU) found that employees about to leave their jobs give very clear cues that they’re about to go. The clues aren’t the ones you might expect – like taking more vacation time or leaving at 5 p.m. every day – but, rather, a disengagement from the workplace – not participating in meetings, not contributing new ideas and just doing enough work to get by.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2014

Sustained success is the goal of any business. In the sports world, a great example of this is the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, NCAA champions in 2014 and eight times since 2000. The team knows how to win basketball games, and that knowledge has been successfully transferred from roster to roster for well over a decade, with hundreds of players flowing through the program.

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Insperity

MAY 26, 2014

Are you satisfied with your employees’ overall productivity? Do you feel like you’re maximizing the ROI on your payroll? If you talk about business productivity, you can’t overlook financial productivity. You need to determine how much you’re spending – in employee time – and how much profit you’re making on each project. It all starts with correctly pricing your services, based on people hours.

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Insperity

MAY 28, 2014

If your business requires your employees to travel, you probably have some form of travel policy in place. But when was the last time you reviewed it? If it’s too limiting, it can be a constant frustration for your regular travelers. And an ambiguous policy can result in an employee spending spree. You should review your travel policy regularly (at least once a year) to make sure it’s adapted to any business growth or change.

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