Ahmed's Universe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

BUENOS AIRES For someone whose HR technology career includes a couple of years as an analyst with a Gartner-like outfit (Paris-based CXP), I keep an eye out for what Gartner, IDC, Forrester and a flurry of new analyst entrants produce. Apart from some comments in LinkedIn discussions, I hadn't dedicated a full post on these research firms. Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant dedicated to cloud HR gives me the opportunity to share some inconvenient truths (some of which I already aired in my book, Hi

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Since publishing my new book, Culture Hacker , a couple of months ago, I have had some great conversations and brainstorming sessions with Human Resource leaders and Executives across organizations about how to hack their culture and improve their overall employee experience. One outcome has been the development of my ‘Four C’s’ that I believe highlight the required direction of Human Resource leaders and their departments in the future.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

I’m a self-professed math geek. Which is why I’m very excited to share with you today’s interview. But before we start, I want to share how I learned about Dr. Jac Fitz-enz. I’ve told this story before but I’m going to tell it again. In my very first human resources manager role, I attended a weekly department head meeting. My boss would have all of us go around the table, talk about the projects we were working on, and discuss any resources (i.e. budget and staff) we needed to achieve our goals

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Every year more than 25% of the working population moves to a new company. But unfortunately, not all these transitions are smooth sailing. In fact, about half of all senior external hires fail in their roles within 18 months and half of all hourly workers leave their new jobs within the first 120 days. How can employee onboarding make a difference?

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Natural disasters and other disruptive events create a host of problems for company leaders. Everything from structural damage to lost productivity and employee assistance must be handled simultaneously. Nothing has reminded us of this more than the recent devastation of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Although it may be tempting to crack the whip and get back to business as usual as quickly as possible, it’s best to avoid rushing stressed, traumatized employees back to work.

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SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

How to Make Your Coworker’s Next Work Anniversary Unforgettable. With everything on your plate, it can be tempting to let anniversary celebrations fall to the wayside. But neglecting them can turn out to be a costly cultural error. That’s because celebrating work anniversaries isn’t just a nice gesture for your employees or coworkers – there’s a strong business case to be made for making work anniversaries a priority at your company.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Before we hit that reboot button on our performance management programs, let’s be absolutely clear on what performance management actually is, and why we should be doing it. As diverse as organizations are (and as diverse as their PM solutions should be) it is helpful to anchor our thinking within a basic framework. This framework represents the universal outcomes of strong performance programs— outcomes that I’ve come to recognize as indicators of great organizational performance.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

I should probably add “hiring manager” to the title of this post. The individuals responsible for finding and hiring the organization’s talent need skills. It’s not fair to simply say, “Hey! Go hire some high performers and rock stars. Oh, and do it quickly. And, cheaply.” I’m not writing this post to say that a recruiter or hiring manager needs to have these skills before they can get involved in the recruiting process.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Human Resources has been experiencing a shift in recent years, one that’s aiming to re-humanize business. That’s why the title for this department or role in many organizations is switching from “HR” to “People Ops” or “VP of People & Culture.” The historical paradigm of HR has expired, as we can no longer view people as resources that must be maintained, catalogued, and put to use in a way that proves their worth, lest they be replaced. .

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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Many businesses leaders, managers and co-workers fail to appreciate subtle or less aggressive behaviors that others can perceive as harassment, discrimination or the creation of a hostile work environment. How can you, the leader, avoid situations that may choke productivity or get individuals and the company into legal hot water? Here are potential problem situations to watch out for. 1.

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

When you are thinking about building an internet business, there is going to be quite a few tough questions that you’ll need to answer before you actually begin. Looking further than the skills you have, and the goals you’ve set for the business, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is whether you […].

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UpstartHR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

I know I need to focus on engagement and our HR strategy. But how can I do that when some of our employees don’t even have homes to go home to? When I had this conversation with an HR leader based in Houston just after the hurricane had unleashed flooding on the state, I had to think carefully about what I was going to recommend. In the end, what I told this woman was the same thing I will recommend today in more detail.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Although most organizations spend much of their training budget on technical skills, a large percentage of leaders do not have the necessary skills and emotional competencies to manage the demands of the new economy. In Dan Goleman’s book, Working with Emotional Intelligence , his research shows that emotional intelligence (EI) is twice the indicator of leadership success as IQ and technical skills combined.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Workify , a tech-enabled service that helps companies establish more real-time feedback loops to uncover hidden engagement issues. Enjoy!). With all of the talk about employee engagement, organizations still haven’t been able to significantly change the landscape , according to The Gallup Organization.

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

High-tech companies are known to offer competitive financial rewards and employee recognition programs to encourage and motivate employees to keep delivering high quality work. To some extent these performance management programs have been effective. For example, eCard Shack’s infographic reveals that young and inexperienced employees across high-tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple experience high levels of job satisfaction, mainly as a result of being highly paid.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

It probably comes as no surprise that the most successful businesses are made up of highly engaged employees. These top-performing workforces share a relentless dedication to what’s in the best interest of their employers. They’re committed, determined and consistently instrumental in increasing their companies’ productivity. Every business owner’s dream, right?

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The co-author of the phenomenal New York Times bestselling classic The One Minute Manager® explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader in the newly updated Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager. Just as Ken Blanchard’s phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager gives leaders the three secrets to managing others, this […].

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Ascender

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Sign up and get our free guide to Payroll in Asia. The Asia Pacific region is home to 60 per cent of the world’s population and a mix of emerging and developed economies. An increasing number of international businesses have been establishing a presence in the region, but not without its challenges. While the region was found to have the lowest level of payroll complexity, Asia has the highest rating for the number of languages spoken and number of people being paid in non-local currencies and c

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

How do you effectively engage over 10,000 employees? This was the challenge presented to Smart & Final, a major chain of warehouse-style food and supply stores. Smart & Final has over 10,000 employees and approximately 211 stores in 5 states. Their previous employee recognition strategy consisted of a ubiquitously disliked service awards program that was perceived by employees as being impersonal and demotivating.

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HR Bartender

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Criteria Corp , a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. They recently launched an app called JobFlare (iOS, FREE) that allows users to play “brain games” that are scientifically created to test the cognitive abilities that are considered the key predictors of job success.

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SnackNation

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Get More Done & Stress Less with These Simple Office Organization Ideas. What if I told you that there was something you could do today that would boost your effectiveness, reduce your daily stress, and maybe even set you up for a nice little promotion? I know, you’re probably thinking, “That’s absolutely crazy, Jeff. Get out of here with that bag of hot nonsense.

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Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Chances are, executives, managers and employees are not always going to agree about how to handle company issues. Business is complicated, and so are people, so it’s natural that disagreements will arise. When this happens, “Because I said so,” isn’t a directive that will earn you much respect as a business leader. It’s also not going to foster creative problem-solving.

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Take It Personel-ly

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Graphic design plays an incredibly important role in marketing. Whether a small or medium business wants to improve brand identity, get a new ad, cover or brochure, it has to leverage the power of custom graphic design. Needless to say, graphic design is also important when publishing new content on an official website or leveraging […].

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15Five

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Meetings are tricky things. Many people hate them, because they are considered boring or a waste of time. When done poorly, they can dissolve productivity and cost your company significantly. When they are done right, they can align the entire team around key objectives. Better meetings can facilitate innovation and improve your organizational culture.

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Achievers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

There really is no place quite like it…. New Orleans was treated to an eclectic mix of HR professionals as customers from across the globe flocked to the Big Easy for ACE 2017. The 8 th annual Achievers Customer Experience conference was an unparalleled success, as clients and prospective customers exchanged ideas with independent HR thought leaders and decision makers representing some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

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