“Employee experience” has become a standard HR buzzword, and today’s executives are increasingly recognizing and prioritizing its influence. In January, Forbes published “The Employee Experience Is the Future of Work,” and we now know that “ee experience” is … [Read more...]
Where to Catch Ultimate Software at #HRTechConf 2016
With every October comes the annual HR Technology Conference & Expo, held this year October 4–7 in Chicago. It’s a pivotal time across the HR tech space, and there’s no shortage of innovative and exciting developments ahead. Several of my colleagues and I … [Read more...]
Transforming Data into Action Yields Bottom-Line Results
We know people are a key differentiator in business. That means businesses are incredibly focused on talent. Recruiting, engaging, and retaining talent are the top issues facing organizations, according to last year’s Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends … [Read more...]
“People First” in Action
By now, we understand that employee engagement gives way to the employee experience. Meaning, it’s time to focus on automatically creating an outstanding employee experience so engagement just happens. But, in order for that to happen, the employee experience … [Read more...]
12 Days of HCM – #2 HCM Analytics
The Future of HCM AnalyticsAnalytics aren’t just for statisticians anymore. There’s growing buzz for analytics in HCM. Yet, many HR leaders remain hesitant to embrace them; some citing reservations with Big Data.But research continues to show … [Read more...]
Getting at the Heart of Employee Engagement
By Colin McLetchieColin is the Founder and President of Five Ways Forward, LLC, a leadership & life coaching and HR & Organizational Consulting Firm in Arlington, VA. He is a dynamic and powerful coach, speaker and facilitator, bringing passion, … [Read more...]
Big Data
Last week, I was a guest at the Ultimate Software Users’ Conference. The audience was at least 1,500 strong. The customer loyalty was evident.Big Data was part of the subtext of the meeting. Ultimate is expanding its reach with “connectors” and a … [Read more...]
Big Data and Predicting Turnover
I learned a lot about data during this year’s Ultimate Software Connections conference. Which is totally cool with me; I’m not afraid of numbers. One specific term was “big data.” Now, I admit that I had heard the term but didn’t really have my arms around … [Read more...]
Sharing At Its Best
Ever since my kids were old enough to understand the concept of sharing, my wife and I have been encouraging them to do it often. With three kids that are very close in age, that is easier said than done, but I am always proud of them when they manage to pull … [Read more...]
