Innovation isn’t magic. It’s the result of a culture designed to encourage fearless pursuit of fresh ideas – and the willingness to embrace failure as part of the process. It comes from conscious effort to gather input from a diverse and dedicated workforce…
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…
What’s the real value of a professional endorsement – for individuals and prospective employers? As career networking sites like LinkedIn make it easier to “endorse” others, are commendations losing their meaning? The TalentCulture community speaks up…
In an age of increasing disenchantment in the workforce, what role can recognition play in boosting engagement and ultimately, performance?
How can you stay ahead of the curve in today’s job environment? After a week of TalentCulture community discussion, I’m reminded that the key is not how fast or how elegantly your career moves forward – it’s how many others you bring along for the ride.
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 …
What will the world of work look like in the future? The TalentCulture community suggests that collaboration will be essential, as we move forward. That’s worth celebrating as we welcome 2013 in this era of networked communication that crosses organizational and geographical boundaries…
Staying focused at work is a skill, but being mindful of the choices we make is also a decision. Sometimes, the technology that connects us also frees us to multitask. But how far can we push that without suffering downside consequences?
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…
On the 2-year anniversary of TalentCulture’s #TChat weekly Twitter Chat events, we looked back at the meaning of social and collaborative learning, and considered the road ahead….
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.
Please save the dates – let’s celebrate the power of social learning and the NEW world of work! Join the TalentCulture community, as we look back at 2 years of weekly #TChat forums, and look ahead to an exciting new chapter in our evolution…
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…?
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…
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?
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…
Social media is fundamentally changing every aspect of business. What does this mean for HR and HR practitioners? Employee engagement issues and opportunities abound – but flexibility and innovation are winning the day.
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…
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?
