In an age of increasing disenchantment in the workforce, what role can recognition play in boosting engagement and ultimately, performance?
The official word, that there’s economic uncertainty, is so 2012. We’re all cheerful and happy the economy produced 155,000 jobs last month (not completely, but we’re trying for some enthusiasm here). So have we turned the corner? Let’s talk about it this week at #TChat forums …
It’s crystal ball time. Time to look down the road to see what’s ahead in technology and trends that drive the world of work. But before we leave 2012 behind in the dust, let’s also take a moment to consider how far we’ve come in the past year. Did we make the sort of progress we expected?
The holidays are upon us again! So here at TalentCulture, we’re tapping into social business leaders at Mashable and HuffingtonPost/AOL to discuss the important relationship between corporate culture, community engagement and responsible leadership – in a global sense, as well as around your local watercooler…
What if we all slowed down the pace of our work – or focused on just one thing at a time? Would we be more effective or ultimately more efficient? Would organizations see a boost in performance? Maybe it’s time that the TalentCulture community pauses to consider the possibilities…
In the middle of winter there’s a warm huddle coming to New England. It’s the Boston leg in a series of red-hot “un-conferences” for HR professionals – called SocialHR Camp. A dynamic, flexible, collaborative knowledge-sharing environment – designed for HR pros who want to leverage social media in their workplace environments and in their careers. Sounds very cool.
On the second anniversary of #TChat, the TalentCulture community celebrates the spirit of collaboration, social learning and organizational growth with inspiring thoughts from some of our most faithful participants.
Without getting overly political, can we talk about how public policy is re-shaping the world of work…?
In a time of historic unemployment, with veterans returning from protracted wars, the TalentCulture community takes a hard look at how America can leverage the talents of those who have served our country…
People have very strong feelings about the definition of “community” in a social business context. And this week in the World of Work, we’ll dig even deeper into the differences and similarities among talent communities, social communities, and other communities supported by digital channels…
Quid pro quo. It’s a concept as old as civilization. And it’s a dynamic that lives at the core of every successful community — large or small, business or otherwise. This was the premise for a week of #TChat devoted to understanding what makes talent communities work…
I never get tired of talking about social communities and their impact on brands and the recruiting process for the right talent. But what does it mean to “manage” communities – and what is the role of a “community manager” in today’s social business environment?
This week in the TalentCulture community, we’re going to examine employee engagement— the lack of it, the skills needed for it, the mindful state required to understand the very notion of it. It’s controversial, but it begs our attention…
Working at the speed of business – what exactly IS the speed limit, anyway? The TalentCulture community takes on this question at #TChat this week…
In the national discussion on jobs, the plight of underemployed workers and unlucky job seekers captures the lead. If you’re lucky enough to live and work in Massachusetts, the story is more upbeat…
What qualities are essential in an effective leader? That’s the topic we’ll explore at this week’s #TChat forum – focusing on a great new business book, “The Character Based Leader” …
Why is lifelong learning so critical to professional success? And how can individuals and businesses harness it more effectively at any age – in an era of social technologies? The TalentCulture community weighs in on #TChat Twitter…
Today’s workforce is multi-generational – but unlike 10 or even 20 years ago, age is not the primary determinant of management status. What does this generational mix mean for workplace culture – and how effective are new development models, such as reverse mentoring?
Businesses are calculating the risks and rewards of social media involvement as never before. But these days, when deciding how social media fits into the workplace, leaders would be wise to watch and listen for signals from employees. The noise is deafening…
Being recognized as a leader in social media is both humbling and invigorating. Today I am twice grateful for recognition…
We live the social business dream here at TalentCulture. But what do these breakthrough technologies really mean for global business performance? Is increased productivity, collaboration and access to better business insight making a measurable impact?
Long before the digital age arrived, with its unrelenting firehose of disruptive technologies, the terms “social”, “learning” and “business” made sense within the same sentence. Today’s workplace just exposes the relationship more than ever. But how can organizations make the most of new-school learning possibilities?
It’s a tangled web we weave in this global economy, when companies and individuals, alike, are motivated to avoid costs of doing business. Convoluted tax codes and conflicting international regulations don’t help.
Employer brands and personal brands – is alignment required? Should employers strive to promote a fit? And what is a good balance – for better or worse? We’ll explore these issues and more at #TChat this week…
In today’s increasingly informal work environment, what’s the most appropriate want to bring new hires and contractors into the fold? How can you make a lasting first impression, and support new hires throughout their indoctrination?
