HR must embrace social media & technologies Technology and the ability for people to connect and communicate is occurring at an ever faster rate. No longer are the news channels the first to have the "news", it is now more often to be people "on the ground" using their twitter,instagram, pinterest or googleplus accounts to communicate with their network.This morning I saw the images of the mars lander on social media before the BBC. The BBC mentioned the landing, but it took them … [Read more...] about HR must embrace social media & technologies #HR #CIPD
Organizational Behaviour – a summary of its constituent parts #HR
Organizational Behaviour - a summary of its constituent parts Often we hear the terms "organizational behaviour" or "organizational development" but what does it really mean?Today I came across this very simple diagram highlighting some of the key points of organizational behaviour.I think the graphic outlines many of the "whats", but misses out on the "how" and "why"What do you think? Browse more Business infographics. Source: … [Read more...] about Organizational Behaviour – a summary of its constituent parts #HR
The Outrageously Simple Visual – Guide To Goal Setting
The Outrageously Simple Visual - Guide To Goal Setting Goal setting is one of those things that many of us talk about, and yet few can do consistently well.Whilst searching for some information for a workshop I came across this powerful graphic. It does not use the SMART objective format (yet this could be incorporated), but it is nonetheless a simple framework/ process to guide managers and others when setting goals.What do you think? Is this over simplifying the process? … [Read more...] about The Outrageously Simple Visual – Guide To Goal Setting
Are the #Olympics killing freedom of speech in the UK #2012
Are the #Olympics killing freedom of speech in the UK We are now less than a week away from the start of the greatest sporting event on the planet, but at what cost?It seems that Lord Coe is dictating what visitors to events are wearing, and what products they can have with them.This week i heard that one of the emergency services during a PR photography session even had staff take off watches and belts that showed logos/ brands that were not official sponsors, and because BMW are an … [Read more...] about Are the #Olympics killing freedom of speech in the UK #2012
How to lose 60 years of clients income #descrimination #charity
How to lose up to 50 years of clients income Yesterday evening I had an interesting doorstep experience.The doorbell rang and my 18yr old daughter answered the door.The young (?student?) collector/ agent was wearing a tabard of a well known national charity and asked if anyone in the house was available over the age of 26.At this point my daughter called me, and the agent started to espouse the values and importance of this particular charity.When I stopped him in mid flow, and … [Read more...] about How to lose 60 years of clients income #descrimination #charity
Talent Management Challenges In Ordinary Businesses
Talent Management Challenges In Ordinary Businesses Talent management features at almost every HR and executive conference, but most of the solutions are those that are targeted at the big multi nationals. But what about the "ordinary" businesses that you and I work for?This graphic shows some interesting and thought provoking ideas. I am not going to suggest that this graphic shows "best practice" - because it does not. for example it highlights research that shows in performance … [Read more...] about Talent Management Challenges In Ordinary Businesses
#HRD12 – summary of free learning at Olympia this week
#HRD12 - summary of free learning at Olympia this weekLearning Arena Leading L&D experts deliver lively updates, skills and techniques to help you further your professional development.Wednesday 25 April 09:30-10:00 - Positive Personal Leadership - CIPD Enterprises10:15-10:45 - Being a More Authentic Employee - Bolt from The You Ltd11:00-11:30 - Three Performance Management Strategies to Help you Address Underperformance - iManage Performance Ltd11:45-12:15 - 'What to … [Read more...] about #HRD12 – summary of free learning at Olympia this week
Is twitter a waste of time?
Is twitter a waste of time? Is it? Sure there are people that use twitter in very diverse ways - and that is a good thing. I know many people that have multiple accounts, some for "business" others for "very personal" uses. But the stats show that a significant percentage of users use twitter for product & service research.So are you talking about what you had for breakfast or your products?But twitter is more than just a marketing channel...Learning It is clear from this data … [Read more...] about Is twitter a waste of time?
