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The typical HR environment is highly administrative, usually decentralized, involves lots of forms, leaves managers and employees often frustrated with unanswered questions or incorrect response and policy driven.The benefits for pursuing an HR transformation strategy are many:*a unified approach to accessing and using information (24/7)*quicker access to information for business and personal empowerment*more quality (accurate and relevant) information availab ...more
One of the beautiful things about human behavior is that we can change it, if we are committed to making the change and approach the change process in the right way. If we dont like being afraid of public speaking, we can change, if we dont like being reserved and passive, we can change. In fact, most behaviors are not genetic; they are a product of our early childhood development, life experiences and other nurturing elements. Most people have difficulty changing fo ...more
As a huge Lakers fan I watched all of the post-game commentary and interviews following the victory over the Boston Celtics and as I listened to Ron Artests interviews and press conference I was reminded again of the power of self-efficacy and personal empowerment. Artest was asked about the contrast between his under par performances in the first five playoff games and his outstanding performance in the final two games in Los Angeles. Artest said the difference was ...more
In our last article we discussed optimizing employee performance. In part four we will discuss how organizations can sustain the high levels of performance achieved by the 3D Employee Empowerment ModelTM. The keys to sustained high performance in organizations are well documented and researched. They include: a high level of trust between team members, a clear and aligned purpose, commitment to that purpose, candid and constructive communication, the opportunity for team membe ...more
A lot has been written about the power of employee empowerment; a belief among employees that they are endowed with the authority and capability of making decisions and taking actions that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization, without running it by higher level authorities. Usually, the people doing the job every day are the experts, they know how to improve quality, reduce cycle times, increase productivity, reduce costs and perform the job safely. Unfo ...more
Lets categorize recruitment prospects into four categories:1. Excited and motivated in their current employment2. Content but pursuable3. Testing the waters4. Actively looking to leave their current employEmployees that are excited and motivated in their current employment situation are the most difficult to recruit, however, they are attainable, just ask any good search firm consultant. These employees want to stay in their current employ and do not have a ...more
Prepare the job postingA job posting should peak the readers interest and compel them to action; consequently, it should portray your company and position in the best light without misrepresenting the facts.The job posting should be concise; inform the reader regarding job responsibilities, scope, location, benefits, and requirements; and sell the company. It should also include the appropriate buzz words for that particular position, e.g., if it is a programming positio ...more
As previously discussed in Part 1 the economy continues to improve, job recovery will begin to reduce the unemployment rate toward a more normal 5%. This increase in job demand will create new employment opportunities for Americas workforce. This alone, is not particularly troubling, but combined with a frustrated, overworked, underappreciated and underpaid workforce, it is highly likely that some of our best employees will leave their current employment in search of greener ...more