From time to time it seems like we go from famine to feast. We have no training for months, then like a buss many come along at once!Many of us value learning new skills and knowledge. Indeed this is why quiz shows are so popular on TV. It is also why pub quiz nights are so popular at our local pubs and clubs. It is a mix of the social and the mental stimulation.We like to learn stuff. Some of us prefer to learn things around our specialisms. Others like to learn anything that broadens … [Read more...] about Not another training course – Coping with famine to feast of learning in business
Fun Friday – Paperless office – weekly office cartoon #336 #ff
"Call an exterminator. I'm pretty sure the paper in my office is beginning to breed and reproduce!" Fun Friday – Paperless office - weekly office cartoon #336 #ff … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Paperless office – weekly office cartoon #336 #ff
LinkedIn or LinkedOut – the social game changer – The 800000 missing communities – where are they?
There is change, and there is change. LinkedIn or LinkedOut – the social game changer. Recent changes will change the social landscape - and not for the better.Go back 10 years and Myspace rules the social media world. Yahoo led the field in groups and communities. Linkedin was new, Facebook was a newborn. Twitter was the twinkle in someone’s eye. People who wanted to look for work online used Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com. Things change. But one change that started less than 1 year ago … [Read more...] about LinkedIn or LinkedOut – the social game changer – The 800000 missing communities – where are they?
Fun Friday – Corporate wellness – weekly office cartoon #332 #ff
"In the next phase of our corporate wellness campaign, all office machines shall be lubricated with omega-3 fish oil" Fun Friday – Corporate wellness - weekly office cartoon #332 #ff … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Corporate wellness – weekly office cartoon #332 #ff
State of Employee Training 2015 according to #Intercall #infographic
Today I came across this interesting summary of the State of Employee Training 2015. It has been published by Intercall.In their article State of Employee Training 2015 they include the data and graphic shown below.We all know that when done well, training can add a lot of value both to organisations as well as the growth and performance potential of individuals. But with increasing budget and time challenges, training is often the first casualty. How is the state of training relevant … [Read more...] about State of Employee Training 2015 according to #Intercall #infographic
The Managers Dilemma by Jesse Sostrin – Book Review
The Manager's Dilemma by Jesse Sostrin Balancing the inverse equation of increasing demands + shrinking resources The first thing that struck me about The Manager's Dilemma is the jargon loaded cover. But do not let that put you off. Once you open the book we enter into a practical and well laid out journey through identifying the problem, recognising potential solutions and making changes that work. The book is written in three sections:Embrace the dilemma Balance the equation Flip … [Read more...] about The Managers Dilemma by Jesse Sostrin – Book Review
Repetition – the neglected L&D tool with declining attention spans
Are our attentions spans declining? To learn new things, do we need to practice for 1000s of hours, or can we just learn in bite sized pieces? Are our attention spans declining or reducing with social media and the connected world? Can we really learn all we need in just a fw short minutes, or are we tied to investing time and resources to developing people?Lets start with a popular set of beliefs which have become popular in recent years. The 10,000 hour rule - of practice to create … [Read more...] about Repetition – the neglected L&D tool with declining attention spans
Fun Friday – Computerisation & automation – weekly office cartoon #329 #ff
"Why are we buying faster computers? Our people already make mistakes fast enough!" Fun Friday – Computerisation & automation - weekly office cartoon #329 #ff … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Computerisation & automation – weekly office cartoon #329 #ff
Fun Friday – Renumeration & Pay – weekly office cartoon #326 #ff
"Every man has his price. Let me scan your barcode" … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Renumeration & Pay – weekly office cartoon #326 #ff
Key Performance Indicators – Sample KPI’s
Key Performance Indicators - Some Sample KPI's Human Resource Key performance Indicators - KPI examplesEmployee Development Key performance Indicators - KPI examplesFinance and Business Key performance Indicators - KPI examplesHealth and Safety Key performance Indicators - KPI examplesEnvironmental Key performance Indicators - KPI examplesKey performance Indicator - KPI overviewGo to our main Key Performance Indicator (KPI) page KPI's in action- Example Key Performance … [Read more...] about Key Performance Indicators – Sample KPI’s
Fun Friday – IT troubles – weekly office cartoon #324 #ff
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - IT Troubles Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #324"I want a computer that does what I want it to do, not what I tell it to do!"IT Troubles … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – IT troubles – weekly office cartoon #324 #ff
David Coulthard on leadership & competition
Fun Friday – Drop in customer complaints – weekly office cartoon #316 #ff
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - Drop in customer complaints Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #316"We're seeing a significant drop in customer complaints since we stopped answering our phones" … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – Drop in customer complaints – weekly office cartoon #316 #ff
If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen
Picture this scene.You are asked to be a witness in court about an unfortunate incident that happened some time ago. You believe you can recall what happened, to who and when.The date of the case arises. You are sitting on the witness bench outside the court. People are walking backwards and forwards to different parts of the building. As each person walks past you hear their footsteps echo around the large hall, heavy boots to heels, clipping. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow.Every … [Read more...] about If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen
Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #315 #ff respect
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - respect Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #315"Of course I respect my employees. I think they should be treated just like real people." … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #315 #ff respect
Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #312 #ff Privacy
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - Privacy Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #312"You're always complaining about privacy, so I'm moving you to a cubical with a door.It's down the hall, just follow the flushing sound" … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #312 #ff Privacy
What is the Difference between Training and Development #HRBlog
So what is the difference between training and development? Does it really matter?It matters because we need to be able to identify activity. We often hear of employees never having been trained in a skill or process. But is this really true? We need to underatand what training is and is not, to be able to educate our workforce, and develop our organizations. Understanding the difference between training and development So that we can perform a comparison between training and development … [Read more...] about What is the Difference between Training and Development #HRBlog
Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #311 #ff Facebook recruitment
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - Facebook recruitment Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #311 "I need your Facebook password before I can hire you. If you're not on Facebook, I need you to join and post a bunch of personal stuff you don't want me to know about!"Facebook Recruitment! … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #311 #ff Facebook recruitment
The ADDIE Instructional Design Model #HRBlog
You are expecting this piece to say how to use the ADDIE Instructional Design Model, but ADDIE is not a model - it is a conceptual framework. What does this mean for its use and validity? ADDIE Training Design Model ADDIE is often used as a model in the design of training. It is believed that ADDIE started in the world of instructional design in US military as a methodology to design and build large scale training solutions. As such it should be considered in more formal design situations … [Read more...] about The ADDIE Instructional Design Model #HRBlog
Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #308 #ff Meetings
Some office fun for a Friday afternoon - meetings Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #308 "It was bound to happen. The computers can't get anything done without having a bunch of meetings first!" … [Read more...] about Fun Friday – weekly office cartoon #308 #ff Meetings
