The Employee Engagement Panel – Missildine, Lauritsen, Hebert

We’re running a two-day panel here at HRExaminer where we explore employee engagement. Our panel is comprised of six HRExaminer Editorial Advisory Board Contributors with strong voices, good ideas, and unique perspectives. Today’s panel includes Cathy Missildine, Jason Lauritsen, and Paul Hebert.
 

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Before you throw yourself on your sword and admit that you and your data have been wrong, follow these steps from veteran researcher Stacey Harris. What To Do When Data Says You’re Wrong.

This week on HR Tech Weekly: KronosWorks 2015, Kronos-Cornerstone OnDemand announce cloud alliance, Zenefits Payroll launch, Venture capital in HR (discussion), and Microsoft and the pain of software updates (discussion). Listen to Episode 47 of HR Tech Weekly.

In Episode 125 of HR Examiner Radio, John Sumser sits down for a chat with Mark Willaman, the Founder of HRmarketer.

Listen to the Compliance Gang at Equifax Workforce Solutions on Episode 126 of HR Examiner Radio, with Angela Lockman, Jason Fry, and Julia Bailey.

We wrap up this week with a conversation with Julie Moreland, the Senior Vice President of Strategy and People Sciences at PeopleMatter. Listen to Episode 127 of HRExaminer Radio.



 

What To Do When Data Says You’re Wrong

As we rush into the era of data analytics, big data, and personal tracking devices every HR professional should be prepared to face data that contradicts their beliefs sooner or later.
 

HRExaminer v6.44

At the individual level, people who can’t say no to dessert gain weight. Companies do the same thing. They hire too quickly to avoid the pain of an unfilled spot and then get stuck for years with someone other than the ideal candidate. Read, Delayed Gratification from Dr. Todd Dewett.

You know how a rolling stone gathers no moths? Or rather, moss. Malaprops are sayings, words, or clichés gone askew and they’re part of the latest edition of the Employment Law Blog Carnival.

This week on HR Tech Weekly: ADP drops lawsuit against former partner and rival Zenefits, Namely raises $12 million, and OneSource Virtual. Listen to Episode 46 of HR Tech Weekly.

In Episode 124 of HR Examiner Radio, John Sumser speaks with Phil Hendrickson, Chief Talent Strategist at Qwalify.


 

Employment Law Blog Carnival – Malaprops

Topics: HRExaminer, John Sumser, by John Sumser
We collect Malaprops. They’re like misheard lyrics, only they are sayings, words, or clichés gone askew. You know, how a rolling stone gathers no moths. (moss)
 

Delayed Gratification

“Our myopic focus on satisfying short-term needs and desires is killing us – both individuals and organizations.” – Dr. Todd Dewett
 

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Why do so many smart people make so many dumb decisions? Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the CEO of Hogan Assessments and Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University, discusses the psychology of how to make smarter decisions (and avoid looking dumb). Read, Book Smart vs. Street Smart – The Psychology of Good and Bad Judgment. You can also listen to Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic live on HRExaminer Radio next Wednesday November 18, (7AM Pacific, 10AM Eastern, 3PM GMT).

We share and publish information on the Internet in the blink of an eye. How often do you run afoul of copyright law without even knowing it? Heather Bussing explains how to stay on the right side of the law in, Copyright and the Internet.

This week on HR Tech Weekly: The Achievers open recognition API, The coming battle for interface primacy, CEB Acquires Wanted Technologies, Uber’s algorithm more controlling than the real boss, Facebook usage changing, messaging apps growing, and Google’s neural network wants to write your emails for you. Listen to Episode 45 of HR Tech Weekly.

In Episode 123 of HR Examiner Radio, John Sumser speaks with Kevin Wheeler, Founder and President of the Future of Talent Institute.


 

Copyright and the Internet

Topics: Editorial Advisory Board, Heather Bussing, HRExaminer, by Heather Bussing
Copyright covers every pin-downable expression of ideas — including print, music, plays, artwork, film and recordings, and digital works such as computer programs or databases. Copyright does not cover the ideas themselves. Where does this leave works on the Internet?
 

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You’ve heard the old saw, What Gets Measured Gets Done. Paul Hebert contends that low employee engagement numbers have a lot to do with how we measure managers on everything except engagement.

Bob Corlett explains how hiring is like a tango dance competition, except in the competition you are a contestant, not the judge. Read, Hiring is a Tango.

Achievers, the Canadian company that pioneered the socialization of recognition programs has its sights set on lofty targets. John Sumser shares his experiences from the ACE: Achievers Customer Experience Conference.

Listen to Episode 44 of HR Tech Weekly. In this episode: HR Tech Transformations, Oracle Open World, HR Tech World Congress, SAP reaches 1,000 HCM customers in EMEA, Cloudify payroll solution, REI to close stores on Black Friday, and developments in SCORM. Listen to Episode 44 of HR Tech Weekly.

In Episode 122 of HR Examiner Radio, John Sumser speaks with Jayson Saba, Vice President of Market Strategy at Ceridian.



 

Hiring is a Tango

“if your hiring process allows you stand back with your arms crossed in judgement, you are being tricked into the wrong frame of mind.” –Bob Corlett