In HRchat episode 301, we consider the tools and resources needed to ensure successful L&D and workforce planning initiatives. Listen as we also chat about what it takes for HR to foster an environment that successfully elevates employee wellbeing and career development.... [ read more ]
The concept of Stakeholder Capitalism has existed for decades but there remains confusion about the definition that is either a natural phenomenon with the emergence of any new concept or in some cases an effort to poke holes in the concept by deliberately mis-defining it. ... [ read more ]
A fundamental premise of Stakeholder Capitalism and Human Capital Management and measurement is that organizations with higher levels of people engagement do better. HCMoneyBall, which created the SaaS platform known as HCMetrix for human capital analytics and benchmarking, provides a free calculator enabling any organization to track its Human Capital ROI (HCROI) and the potential impact on financial performance.... [ read more ]
Ask anyone involved with technology implementation, and they'll tell you that the most frequent cause of failure is to strategically and consistently address the people issue. ... [ read more ]
This is the first directory of Engagement Solution-Providers for organizations seeking to design and implement a strategic and systematic approach to engaging all stakeholders.... [ read more ]
There's no reason to wait for engagement standards from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, to profit from engagement. While ISO recently approved the creation of formal standards for engagement, the organization has already created Quality Management Principles and standards for engaging employees in quality management practices... [ read more ]
Over the last few years, the recognition field has seen a significant shift from traditional length-of-service awards to programs that focus on supporting critical organizational goals -- quality service to internal or external customers, participation in volunteer initiatives, a willingness to go the extra mile, etc. ... [ read more ]
In his book, Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations, behavioral psychologist Dan Ariely details an experiment that pitted three motivators against each other. ... [ read more ]
So what will happen should ISO go beyond the issuance of its Quality Management Principles and eventually approves formal standards for engagement? The opportunity could be significant, says Lee S. Webster, Secretary for ISO TAG 260, which has oversight over the engagement standards.... [ read more ]
The decision in 2015 by the stewards of ISO 9001 to create Quality Management Principles that include engagement is supported by both researchers and workplace observers who have observed ISO standard compliance in action. A study of ISO compliance... [ read more ]
This is the first installment of a three-part series on the creation of engagement standards, their evolution, research supporting them and potential implications.... [ read more ]
The rise of engagement is creating demand for a new type of technology: the engagement portal. As reported by the Starr Conspiracy in its report, 2016 Employee Vendor Brandscape, ... [ read more ]
With more pension funds and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investors seeking to invest in companies that value human capital and engagement, the pressure grows on public companies to develop a formal engagement strategy and return-on-investment mechanism. The ... [ read more ]
Since the formation of the Enterprise Engagement Alliance at TheEEA.org in 2008, a number of companies in traditional areas of performance improvement, meetings, incentives, recognition, technology and promotional products have ... [ read more ]
The principles of Enterprise Engagement apply to the way an organization defines its brands and then the way it uses engagement tactics to foster the proactive involvement of customers, distribution partners, employees, vendors and communities. ... [ read more ]
The good news is that most organizations don't need to create new budgets to engage people, but rather spend their dollars more wisely on what they already do to engage people, which includes:... [ read more ]
It aligns efforts toward common goals. Marketing, communications and internal marketing efforts yield better results when all communications, learning and management training are aligned toward common goals. ... [ read more ]
How often are you faced with having to make a business decision without the information you need? We know that information today is abundant and cheap, but that’s almost beside the point. The challenge is developing a way to analyze and interpret data to make informed decisions that enhance business performance, whether in ... [ read more ]
In the old days, when no one could measure the economic benefits of engagement, it was a "nice to have." Now it’s essential. It's a critical competitive edge. With sales growth slowing and competition continuing to grow in many industries, market share goes to those organizations that "wow" not only their ... [ read more ]
Everybody's talking about the importance of customer, distributor partner or employee engagement, but what specifically is the field of Enterprise Engagement and why is it critical to your organization and your career?... [ read more ]
A critical element of Enterprise Engagement involves studying the diverse audiences and specific engagement levers that need to be addressed in order to understand the facts behind certain key assumptions. Research plays a major role in that effort. ... [ read more ]
Readily available employee engagement applications supported by effective management practices can transform the traditional, ineffective employee performance management and appraisal process.... [ read more ]
In this episode, we explore why CEOs should embrace their inner HR person and the benefits of doing so. Bill's guest is Janice Sutherland, Founder and CEO at This Woman Can and a recent InnovateWork Caribbean speaker.... [ read more ]
Corporate Social Responsibility is not just about charitable giving--it is becoming not only a competitive advantage but an organizational requirement. ... [ read more ]
In this special episode, we preview the online 2021 Benefits and Wellness Superhero Symposium produced by Thorpe Benefits and The HR Gazette happening April 7th and 8th. ... [ read more ]
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