Ahmed's Universe

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

'PARIS With most PeopleSoft customers having reached the end of the toothpaste, time has come to throw the tube away and get something else Two years ago I wrote a post on the waning of PeopleSoft and its corollary, the various options left to its customers. Back then I was heavily criticized by the Oracle/PeopleSoft ecosystem as exaggerating the reports of the death of the once-king of HR systems.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

John Reh from About.com recently wrote about the intricacies of company culture. Company culture has the potential to make or break a company, especially for growing organizations that rely on scalability. Make sure that you’ve aligned your organization for scalable success by fostering a strong corporate culture. Review your company’s mission, vision and values to make sure your culture is designed to support them.

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Talent Culture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It is becoming increasingly more important for job seekers to recognize that the resumes they send to employers may very well be read on a mobile phone. This guest post from Joe Linford offers tips for ensuring your resume is optimized for mobile viewing. The modern business world has changed hugely with the development of mobile communications technologies and fast broadband internet connectivity.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Employee fraud occurs even in the most close knit companies, and it’s often very difficult to detect. More than 85 percent of employees committing fraud have never been previously charged for or convicted of fraud-related offenses, and perpetrators of fraud often exhibit warning signs of their activity. The number one red flag is an employee who is living beyond his or her means. [1].

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

“The most powerful competitive advantage any organization can have is employees who care.”. Mel Kleiman’s statement is simple yet effective. In his recent article , Kleiman discusses the importance of finding and hiring employees who care. These kinds of employees give discretionary effort, which is the definition of an engaged employee. Engaged employees care about doing their job well, they care about the company’s products and services, they care about themselves and, most importantly, they c

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

You may have heard about the recent patent lawsuit and trial between Apple and Samsung. A few weeks ago, the jury found Samsung guilty on multiple counts and ordered the company to pay $1 billion in damages. Although the trial was a dispute about patent infringement, Apple claims the lawsuit and victory was not about patents or money but about values.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Although sparking a corporate culture movement is not easy, it most certainly is a worthwhile investment as it can change employee productivity, engagement and loyalty to a company. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh considers company culture to be the #1 thing CEO’s should focus on for long-term success. At Zappos, 50% of what employees are evaluated on is their fit in the company culture.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Dear A Advisor, We have great staff retention, but sometimes our employees choose to continue their career paths elsewhere. We conduct exit interviews so we can understand their reasons for leaving; however, we’d like to be more proactive. What can we do to understand employee concerns before they resign? Thanks for your help! Sad to See Them Go. Hey there, SSTG, Consider the positive impact of conducting stay interviews that will allow employees to voice concerns well before they resign.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A multitude of stories have recently published in a variety of publications about the state of the Gen Y worker. One particularly interesting article came from The Wall Street Journal titled, “ More Firms Bow to Generation Y’s Demands.”. In the article, Leslie Kwoh discusses how employers say concessions are necessary to retain Gen Y workers. Many companies face retention issues with Gen Y, and they are discovering and trying to adapt to the needs and expectations of this younger workforce

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Fast Company recently wrote about “How To Foster Outrageously Awesome Employee Engagement.” They touched upon the importance of seeing your employees as your competitive advantage and treating them accordingly, emphasizing the value of positivity and implementing expectations that you want to see. However, my favorite tip was “The Rule of Common Purpose,” making sure that the interests of each employee are meaningfully represented.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

We did it! The A chievers Customer Experience event ( A CE 2012) is now behind us, and we couldn’t have made it happen without our guests. We’d like to recognize our customers, prospects, industry thought leaders and business community for connecting with us at A CE 2012. Whether you were a first-timer or returning attendee, we’d like to say “thank you”, and we hope to see you next year.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Our number one priority at the A chievers Customer Experience ( A CE 2012) event is to educate, engage, and entertain our guests. With day one behind us, we can’t wait to carry the excitement through day two. We had a record number of registered guests with a packed opening keynote, interactive breakout sessions, and lively Iron Chef A CE 2012 evening event.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The countdown stops here! Drumroll please…. It’s time for the A chievers Customer Experience ( A CE 2012) to begin; registration is already underway and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our guests. It’s hard to pinpoint our favorite things about Thursday’s A CE 2012 agenda, but we wanted to showcase two aspects that highlight the ways we educate, engage, and entertain at our biggest event of the year: Keynote Speakers: We look forward to two Thursday keynotes from industry experts and thou

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

It’s official: the A chievers Customer Experience (ACE) pre-conference is in full swing. Only one more day until A CE 2012 begins! Today our Recognition and Engagement Professional (REP) accreditation program begins: a full day comprised of speakers and courses that will take participants through the process of creating a culture of recognition within their organizations.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Welcome to day two of A CE 2012 Week! A chievers is buzzing with anticipation as we prepare to execute our annual A chievers Customer Experience ( A CE 2012) event this Thursday and Friday at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario. What makes A CE 2012 so A mazing? There are many reasons, but our favorite is creating a forum for our customers, prospects, industry thought leaders and business community to share valuable best practices.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

We’re so excited it’s finally September! It’s that engaging time of year for A chievers and its customers, industry thought leaders and the business community. The A chievers Customer Experience event ( A CE 2012) is only three days away, and we can’t wait to educate, engage and entertain our guests on all the ways recognition connects your workplace.

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Talent Culture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

LinkedIn just introduced a new feature called LinkedIn Endorsements that allows users to endorse connections for a skill they’ve listed on their profile or recommend one they haven’t added yet. This is different than the Recommendations feature where users can request a written recommendation that can be posted on the user’s profile. I’m on the fence about this new feature and I’ve been pondering the pros and the cons for job seekers or anyone trying to manage their career.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Career Solvers is pleased to announce our new mobile app for job search and career management. This app brings together career growth tools and techniques into a one stop mobile educational format. Designed for the serious professional, this app provides guidance to help turn career stumbling blocks into career stepping stones through its interactive tools.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

With kids back in school, offering flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting or alternative work hours, is an easy and inexpensive way to help your employees juggle work and personal responsibilities. But offering these extras exclusively to your working parents can leave their childless colleagues feeling left out and resentful. “Flexible work schedules shouldn’t be determined by whether or not an employee has children,” says Lynne Klein, human resources advisor at Insperity.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Hit by Hurricane Isaac a few weeks ago, many business owners have reopened their doors and are getting back to business as normal. But with so many people still cleaning up their homes and neighborhoods, some employers are struggling with the question: How can I help my employees get back to work? In the wake of a natural disaster, having a business continuity plan and handling your employees with compassion can make the transition back to work much easier and quicker for everyone.

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