HR metrics For human resource departments and professionals around the world, one of the most often talked about topics is HR metrics of success. Measures that the function can use to demonstrate to the business leaders that they are not only adding value, but strategic in nature. This is as true for HR departments as it is any other function in a business. Often these are called Critical success factors or key performance indicatorsOn the surface this may appear to be an easy thing to … [Read more...] about HR Metrics #hr #shrm #cipd
HR must embrace social media & technologies #HR #CIPD
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
how-to-post-from-ecademy-to-wordpress.mp4
How to take your ecademy blog and post to wordpress.com without using plugins … [Read more...] about how-to-post-from-ecademy-to-wordpress.mp4
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A short video how to make a link active in an ecademy blog … [Read more...] about how-to-hyperlink.avi
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?
Today’s thoughts February 10, 2012
car crash carnage in ecademy So what happenedThis morning I woke to see that only one person in the top 20 actually improved their score - Penny Power - the other 19 have dropped (inc Thomas to #2 again)Has the scoring mechanism changed? mmm strange things happeningMike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog:Ecademy or LinkedIn - which is better for business? Ecademy or LinkedIn - which is better for business? I know that ecademy is loved by its members, unfortunately many of us/you … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 10, 2012
ecademy or linkedin which is better for business
Ecademy or LinkedIn - which is better for business? I know that ecademy is loved by its members, unfortunately many of us/you dismiss LinkedIn as being for CV or recruitment, but not for doing business.Less than 2 weeks ago I simultaneously places an advert in marketplace and posted in LinkedIn about a webinar I was running.The content was almost identical with one exception - the link.On ecademy the view rate was listed as 372, however suffice to say we had over 300 registrations … [Read more...] about ecademy or linkedin which is better for business
Today’s thoughts February 9, 2012
Content..content..content - oh and some marketing too Content..content..content - oh and some marketing too There is no getting away from the fact that content sells, but not just any old content. The days of the "direct sell" are rapidly passing, this means an increasing challenge for small businesses and marketing teams on tight budgets.On the plus side it is low cost getting content to market, BUT it does take time, time many people do not believe they have.Mike … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 9, 2012
Today’s thoughts February 8, 2012
Goodbye IT - hello products that work Goodbye IT - hello products that work With so many people fed-up of big software solutions that just are too clunky and don't do easily what people want, the IT world is moving.With Apple dropping support & products for the film & media industry, they are now clearly focused on the end user experience - the question is how quickly will the "big boys" catch on?Mike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog:How Blogging can Increase Sales How Blogging … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 8, 2012
Today’s thoughts February 7, 2012
Psychology, statistics, research & bad Science Psychology, Statistics, Research & Bad Science We have all seen the adverts - 9/10 cats - n=73 as the sample group for a major hair care product TV & magazine advertising campaign. So why do so many firms use bad science? How widespread is this behaviour?Apparently 76.4% of all statistics are made up on the spot, and 18% in the pub/ coffee shop after the initial decision...Mike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog:What are the … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 7, 2012
Today’s thoughts February 6, 2012
MBTI - the Gender Differences in Type MBTI - the gender differences in Type While this graphic uses US based data, from memory there is little variance between US & UK gender data.The interesting thing here is that fact that most are balanced, with the exception of Thinking/ feeling. This is interesting as EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is becoming increasingly important in the business world, this could mean that men may find certain things increasingly challenging in the traditional … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 6, 2012
Today’s thoughts February 5, 2012
Reclaim your weekend Reclaim your weekend It is now Sunday evening - but how many of us have been working over the weekend? This graphic highlights some interesting points - but fails to say if the most productive people are people with or without listsWhat are your top tips for reclaiming your weekend?Mine will have to include not moving websites on a ThursdayMike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog:How to maintain performance when a person is working their notice period How to … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 5, 2012
Today’s thoughts February 4, 2012
ThinkPad - tablet or laptop? ThinkPad - tablet or laptop?Youtube Watch the screen check just after 6:20 Interesting point about Bluetooth keyboards & data security - something many of us forget.Is this the future of laptops? with this and the Asus Transformer it seems that trends are startingMike Morrison RapidBI.com Blog:HR people and small business HR people and small business This graphic I discovered has some interesting points - but I am not convinces about the must … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts February 4, 2012
Today’s thoughts January 27, 2012
Everything You need to know about QR Codesand the neat thing is... this image still works! The real difference is marketing - a case studyThe real difference is marketing - a case study Take 2 products - one could argue that the technical specs are close. Price the same (but a subtle difference "Starting from: $999.99*" -v- "Starting at just $999.99" - but look & feel of the advert.... priceless!It's no wonder that in times of austerity people are going for … [Read more...] about Today’s thoughts January 27, 2012
