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The fiscal cliff feels a little too close for comfort for a few too many of us these days. What does it mean for our careers? And how do we reconcile this hot mess with our real life’s work?
The fiscal cliff feels a little too close for comfort for a few too many of us these days. What does it mean for our careers? And how do we reconcile this hot mess with our real life’s work?
Where does innovation begin? What characteristics of workplace culture allow viable ideas to emerge, take root and grow? That’s the focus at TalentCulture forums this week…
Feedback is essential for professional assessment, coaching and development. But what forms of recognition matter most – and how can leaders make recognition a more effective tool to improve performance?
It’s the season of sharing. But in a cynical world, what can and should corporations do to heighten social responsibility, social impact and the spirit of the holiday season? The answers may be simpler than we think…
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…
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.
Live from the Society of Human Resource Management Leadership conference in our nation’s capitol – the weekly #TChat Twitter forum tackled issues at the intersection of business leadership, HR and public policy…
Without getting overly political, can we talk about how public policy is re-shaping the world of work…?
As a flood of recent veterans return from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, they bring specialized skills, professionalism and commitment to the workforce. So why are employers slow to hire those who’ve served in the military? What should recruiters and business leaders do to dispel myths and leverage this strong talent pool?
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…
Birds aren’t known to be mental giants. After all, does anyone really want to be called a “bird brain?” Yet, when it comes to communities, perhaps one of the smartest things you can do is to think like a bird. Here’s why…
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…
Employee engagement – it’s not just a buzzword for HR insiders. It has real meaning and implications for companies today. Getting it right can mean a sustainable advantage. And that’s why it was the center of attention at #TChat this week…
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…
“People don’t want to be managed. They do want to be led.” What distinguishes great leaders from wanna-bes? Character plays an integral role. That’s the premise of a book that inspired this week’s TalentCulture #TChat topic…
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…
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…
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 no secret that organizational cultures have been hurting in recent years. But how can we expect culture to flourish on diminishing investment in the “human” side of business? And how long can HR wave its magic wand until business leaders reinforce culture at its foundations? #TChat sparked some serious questions…
Business is messy – and it’s only getting messier. So perhaps that’s where HR can truly make a difference today – to know the business, staff the business, teach the business and grow the business – all predicated on managing the messy yet mingled bad with the good. We can lead the way in helping business learn from its mistakes…
Human Resources…what does it mean to most people in today’s workplace? HR is usually seen less a curators of workplace culture and more as the police brought in to direct traffic or quell a riot. So how do we change it up? What can we do to add value?
Here’s an interesting people factoid: At least three generations are playing in the workplace sandbox today, with a fourth set to join soon. The Boomers,
Thank you, Michael Jackson, for your timeless lyrics; your title song lines are the theme of this week’s Top Trends in the World of Work.